Movies and TvShows featuring "tyrannical-father" theme.

Lizzie explores the story of Lizzie Borden, who was accused and tried for the brutal murders of her father and stepmother in 1892. The film delves into the complex relationships, oppression, and violence that Lizzie experienced, including her lesbian affair and the alleged abusive relationship with her father. As the trial unfolds, Lizzie's true character is revealed, leading to a shocking conclusion.

Padre Padrone (1977) is a biographical drama that tells the story of a young shepherd in Sardinia, Italy, who struggles with his abusive father and the challenges of growing up. The film explores themes of illiteracy, friendship, and the complexities of family relationships. Based on a book, it depicts the harsh reality of rural life, highlighting the social and cultural issues of the time.

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a fictionalized biopic set in the 1840s in Surrey, England. Elizabeth Barrett, an invalid, lives a life of social isolation under the tyrannical rule of her father. She finds solace in her poetry and forms a forbidden romance with Robert Browning, a persistent suitor. The film explores their whirlwind courtship, their elopement to Italy, and the challenges they face due to societal and family expectations.

A young woman graduates from a New York City law school, returns to her small hometown, and finds her first case is defending a childhood friend accused of murder. Director Lewis Seiler's 1936 courtroom drama stars Claire Trevor, Isabel Jewell, Michael Whalen, Gene Lockhart, Eric Linden, Charles Middleton, Edward Brophy, Kathleen Lockhart, Guinn Williams, El Brendel, Sterling Holloway, Ray Brown, Howard Hickman, Frank McGlynn Sr., Charles Waldron Sr., Spencer Charters and Eily Malyon.

The love story of the rich Maria Teresa Montero and the fabulous escape artist Simon Leal.