Movies and TvShows featuring "wichita-kansas" theme.

A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion. Neal Page is in New York trying to finalize a marketing image for cosmetics. He heads to the airport to catch a flight to Chicago but faces various obstacles. He meets Del Griffith, a seller of shower curtain rings, and their paths cross multiple times. They end up stranded in Wichita, Kansas due to heavy snow in Chicago. Neal grows annoyed with Del but eventually realizes he is a nice guy. They face more challenges on their journey, including stolen money and transportation issues, but ultimately make it to Chicago where Neal brings Del home for Thanksgiving Dinner, and Del is grateful to have somewhere to go.

Conspiracy. Fraud. Violence. Murder. What starts out virtual can get real all too quickly--and when the web is worldwide, so are the consequences.

In the icy town of Wichita, Kansas, a crooked lawyer and a strip club owner hatch a plan to steal money from a mobster, but things quickly go awry as they find themselves entangled in a web of betrayal, murder, and lust.

Wichita Town is a half-hour western television series starring Joel McCrea, Jody McCrea, Carlos Romero, and George Neise that aired on NBC from September 30, 1959, until April 6, 1960. Joel McCrea played Marshal Mike Dunbar, in charge of keeping the peace the booming cowtown of Wichita, Kansas. His deputies were Ben Matheson, played by McCrea's real life son, Jody, and Rico Rodriquez, portrayed by Carlos Romero. Making occasional appearances were the town doctor, Nat Wyndham, the blacksmith, Aeneas MacLinahan, and the bartender in the local saloon, Joe Kingston, played in six episodes by Robert Foulk. The model for shows such as these had already been laid out by other western programs such as Gunsmoke, Lawman, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, so Wichita Town may not have been unique in its plotting and structure. The two most unusual features about the series were the presence of Joel McCrea, a favorite of Western movie audiences for his performance in such films as Union Pacific, Buffalo Bill, and Ramrod, and the fact that his real life son was in Wichita Town, but did not play his son. Wichita Town was produced by Mirisch Company and Joel McCrea's Production company for Four Star Television and aired for a single season.

Gypsy is a biographical movie based on the life of burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee. It follows her journey in show business, her complicated relationship with her domineering mother, and her rise to fame in the 1920s and 1930s.

Based on the real-life story, this movie follows a detective's relentless pursuit of the BTK Killer, a serial killer terrorizing Wichita, Kansas. With chilling murders and an intense cat-and-mouse game, the detective must use every resource to bring the killer to justice.

Gypsy is a movie based on the stage musical of the same name. It follows the story of a domineering mother and her two daughters, Rose and Louise, as they navigate the world of show business. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the movie explores themes of family relationships, ambition, and the sacrifices one must make for success. Rose, played by Bette Midler, is determined to make her daughters stars, while Louise, played by Cynthia Gibb, finds her own path to success as the famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. With memorable musical numbers and heartfelt performances, Gypsy is a captivating tale of love, longing, and the pursuit of dreams.

The Big Kahuna is a movie that follows a group of salesman as they attend a convention in Wichita, Kansas. The film explores themes of religion, self-reflection, and the struggles of married life. As the characters navigate conversations about God, divorce, and their careers, they are confronted with the ups and downs of their relationships and personal beliefs.

In 1880s Kansas, a sharpshooter named Clay is forced to leave his gunslinger days behind when his daughter goes missing. As Clay embarks on a dangerous journey to find her, he uncovers a web of deceit and must confront his own past.

In the 1870s, a gunfighter named Wyatt Earp arrives in Wichita, Kansas, and becomes the town marshal. He takes on the task of bringing law and order to the town, which is plagued by cattleman and outlaws. With the help of his friend, Bat Masterson, and the support of the townspeople, Earp fights against corruption and moral issues, ultimately ensuring justice prevails in the Wild West.

Certain Prey follows Minneapolis Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport as he pursues a hitwoman who is targetting a U.S. Senator. The hitwoman turns out to be a woman named Clara Rinker who is highly intelligent and totally ruthless in her methods.

Amid the chaos of its busiest week, a beloved Chinese restaurant's closure before Christmas prompts clients to reevaluate relationships.

After her husband's close call with a heart attack, his wife feels haunted by a serial slayer and struggles to determine whether this stalker is imagined or real.

Megan and Alden, bitter rivals from high school, must travel together to their family functions in Wichita. A series of misadventures ensue, causing them to reevaluate their animosity and competition.

Formed in 1979 in Wichita, Kansas, the so-called "blister pop" band the Embarrassment played major U.S. cities and garnered praise from the likes of Allen Ginsberg, John Cale and Jonathan Demme, but their refusal to compromise their vision made success elusive. Through archival interviews and concert footage, this documentary draws a portrait of the oft-overlooked post-punk legends.

A young housewife plagued by disturbing nightmares comes face to face with the handsome stranger from her dreams. Obsessed with this mysterious man, she follows him through the night to a desolate roadside bar. There, she uncovers her deepest desires.

A remote monastery in China has trained a talking gorilla, King Kung Fu, in the ancient art of kung fu. Having mastered his fighting skills, King Kung Fu is sent to America to demonstrate the power of Chinese martial arts to the West. As he is travelling through Kansas, a pair of bumbling reports see KKF and decide he can be their ticket to fame and wealth. Of course, the gorilla gets away from them, and soon everyone is chasing the Shaolin simian.

A famous aviator helps an amateur enter a cross-country air race for women.

In the year 1875, a detective from a detective agency in Wichita, Kansas, embarks on a mission to infiltrate a gang of bank robbers operating in Colorado. Posing as a wanted criminal, he must earn the trust of the gang members and gather evidence to bring them to justice. Along the way, he faces dangerous situations and relies on his wit and the use of his trusted Henry rifle to survive.

Stealing the Superfortress (2001) is a documentary film that explores the fascinating story of the theft of a strategic bomber, the B-29, during the height of the Cold War. The film delves into the advanced technology, the political tensions, and the daring plot that led to the stolen aircraft being transported to the Soviet Union. Through archive footage and interviews, the documentary sheds light on the implications of this event on military history.