Movies and TvShows featuring "trained-animal" theme.
Fly by Night is a Canadian adventure series co-produced by France, Canada and The United States that aired for one season in 1991 and was part of CBS' Crimetime After Primetime in the United States. The show stars David James Elliott as Mack, François Guétary as Jean-Philippe Pasteur, both pilots for a small time airline "Slick Air" owned by Sally Slick.
A group of scientists conduct genetic experimentation on bull sharks in an underwater research facility. However, the sharks become intelligent and aggressive, leading to a deadly shark attack. The remaining scientists must fight to survive and escape from the facility.
A frontier huckster, Colonel Ryder, and a young orphan, Davey, operate a travelling tent show. They are loaned an elephant by an old friend, Molly, who is also a rival circus owner. Davey trains the elephant and the two soon become inseparable. When the Colonel loses the elephant in gambling, Davey steals the elephant and begins a 20-mile search for Molly, the rightful owner.
Swashbuckler is a thrilling action-comedy set in the 18th century Caribbean. It follows the story of a brave and charismatic pirate as he battles against a tyrant and his ruthless crew. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including a tightrope walker, a father-daughter duo, and a trained animal. With sword-fighting, gunpowder explosions, and slapstick comedy, this film is a rollicking adventure through the high seas.
When an agricultural professor returns home to the farm with her scientifically-raised mule for a needed rest, they find themselves caught up in a movie being filmed in the Ozarks.
Billy Rose's Jumbo is a musical comedy set in a circus. The story follows the daughter of a circus owner as she navigates challenges such as a business rival and a romantic reunion. With elements of deception, romance, and comedy, this film is an entertaining exploration of life in the circus.
An African elephant wanders into the lives of four wide-eyed children and all pandemonium breaks loose.
Michael Conrad, owner of a group of strange animals, trains his beasts to obey him, unleashing them on anyone who stands in his way. His wife and mute assistant begin to suspect that they too are becoming part of the black zoo.
A boy, Jeff, comes upon a runaway elephant while fishing. He has adventures taking the elephant to show his father, and the elephant ends up helping save the father’s life.
A hunter, who captures wild animals for zoos, takes his young son and the boy's widowed governess on his latest expedition. The boy and his pet chimp, in company with a baby elephant his father has captured, run away from camp and experience many thrilling adventures.
Spymate is an adventure-filled comedy that follows the story of a secret agent chimp and a child prodigy who join forces to thwart the plans of an evil scientist. With their unique skills and determination, they must save the day and ensure the safety of the world.
Carnival Magic is a drama/family/fantasy movie released in 1983. It follows the story of a stage magician and his talking chimpanzee as they embark on an adventure in a carnival. The movie explores themes of friendship, magic, and self-discovery.
Eddie is a 10-year-old girl who runs away from home with her best friend Ava, a 2-ton circus elephant. They are pursued by everyone from the police to the circus' owner
Sitting in a theater box, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy make comments between the acts of a vaudeville show.
In an effort to impress Darla, Alfalfa tells her that he's a famous bear trainer. Little does he know that Darla's father owns a circus - and a bear costume. It's time for everyone to uncover the "bear facts".
India: Matri Bhumi is a semi-documentary film that explores various aspects of India in 1959, including modern life, hydroelectric power, dam construction, deforestation, and more. The film takes a first-person narrative approach, showcasing the beauty of the Himalayas, the Ganges River, and the bustling city of Mumbai (Bombay). It also delves into the struggles faced by the people, such as a dysfunctional couple, workers involved in excavation, and the impact of dam construction on the environment. Through non-professional casts and depictions of daily life, the film provides an intimate and immersive experience.
Search and Rescue is the title of a family-oriented adventure television series which was a co-production of the CTV television network in Canada and NBC in the United States during the 1977-1978 TV season. The program was aired in prime time in Canada and on Saturday mornings by NBC. It was later syndicated overseas. The American broadcasts of the series carried the modified title Search and Rescue: The Alpha Team. The series starred Michael J. Reynolds as Dr. Bob Donell, the leader of a unique rescue team that includes his two children Katy and Jim. What makes the team unique is that it conducts its rescues using a veritable zoo of specially trained animals. Each episode would see the Alpha Team utilizing specific animals to handle specific incidents, ranging from birds to dogs. A total of 26 episodes were produced, although the American broadcast of the series was cancelled after thirteen episodes.
Trnka brings to life a surrealist circus of tightrope-walking fish, musical monkeys, balancing bears, and high-flying acrobatics in this whimsical feat of cutout animation made in collaboration with leading Czech painters of the era.
Bout de Zan is a young boy by description and a petty thief by vocation. In this short, he does indeed steal an elephant from a circus, parading it around town and using it to beg for money. Due to their rambunctiousness, Bout de Zan and the elephant (!) need saving from the authorities.
Elegy (1966) is a surreal documentary that takes place in a rural setting dominated by the horse racing industry. The film delves into the night life, betting practices, and the presence of giant statues in the city. It showcases the surrealism of the setting while also highlighting the aspects of city traffic and the dark side of the industry, including scenes from a slaughterhouse. Horses play a significant role in this documentary, capturing the essence of the horse racing culture.