Movies and TvShows featuring "trained-to-kill" theme.

In 9th-century China, an assassin is sent to kill the governor but falls in love with him instead. She must now choose between her duty and her heart, facing the consequences of either decision. Set in the Tang Dynasty, this slow-cinema film explores themes of love, loyalty, and treachery.

After his father is killed, Djilali is sold by his family to a Lebanese terrorist group. After completing a grueling training process alongside five other boys, Djilali is chosen for a special assignment and sent to Paris to live with carefree Arab boy Karim, who is scheduled to meet the French president at a Christmas party. Djilali's mission is to impersonate Karim and kill the president, but his growing friendship with the happy youth gives him pause.

Jacqueline Logan stars as Paula, a beautiful and fearless circus leopard trainer. Working hand-in-glove with the police, Paula joins a circus where several murders have occurred. Among the suspects is gorilla trainer Caesar (Alan Hale Sr.). (NY Times)