In the year 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Avilio Bruno seeks revenge for the murder of his family. He infiltrates the Vanetti family, a notorious mafia group involved in the black market. Guided by a letter from his past, Avilio sets in motion a plan to take down each member of the Vanetti family, one by one, in order to fulfill his vengeance.
In 1930s Chicago, Treasury agent Eliot Ness assembles a team to bring down gangster Al Capone during Prohibition. With a group of incorruptible law enforcement officers, Ness raids Capone's illegal liquor operations and tries to gather evidence to indict him. As the team faces threats from Capone and his henchmen, including the murder of one of their own, they must find a way to outsmart the powerful and violent gangster. Their efforts lead to a high-stakes courtroom showdown, ultimately resulting in Capone's imprisonment.
Parole Chicago was a German television series
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles is a film that tells the story of the making of the movie 'Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread' by the renowned filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Set in the 1930s in Paris, the film follows Buñuel as he embarks on a journey to the impoverished region of Las Hurdes in Spain to make a documentary. The film explores Buñuel's struggles, the challenges faced during the production, and the impact the movie had on both himself and the world of cinema.
With the death of her husband, elderly Lady Slane deals with a succession of advice from her large flock of middle-aged children. The family is chagrined by, but honors, her choice to live a modest country retirement at some distance, in Hampstead Heath.
Indochine is a movie set in French Indochina during the period of the French colonization. It depicts the lives of various characters and their experiences in the tumultuous historical events of the time. The story revolves around the themes of love, family, and the struggle for freedom. It explores the complex relationships between the French colonizers, the local population, and the Communist insurgency. Amidst the backdrop of war and political turmoil, the movie portrays the personal journeys of its characters and their quest for identity and belonging.
Mank is a biographical drama that follows the life of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay for the iconic film Citizen Kane. Set in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood, the movie provides a glimpse into Mankiewicz's complicated relationship with director Orson Welles and the challenges he faces in the movie industry. With a witty and sharp script, Mank explores themes of ambition, power, and betrayal.
Cimarron is a compelling drama that follows the life of a family in Oklahoma during the late 1800s, focusing on their experiences with the land rush, oil fields, and interpersonal relationships.
A newlywed woman finds herself caught in a scandalous love affair in 1930s Italy, leading to a chain of events full of gossip, flirting, and high society drama.
In 1961, a former mental patient now a Holocaust survivor and circus performer gets an act playing a SS officer riding a horse, wearin a nazi uniform and a bear costume, attending a concert in a tranquil village on the inside, but after the performance he kills the performers and the locals.
À propos de Nice is a satirical and avant-garde silent film that showcases the stark wealth disparity and decadence of the residents of Nice, France. The film combines elements of a travelogue, city symphony, and social satire to create a poetic and visually stunning depiction of life in the French Riviera.
In 1930s Montevideo, a young boy joins the national football team and experiences love, friendship, and the challenges of the FIFA World Cup.
Three women who were childhood friends end up on different paths in life. One becomes a successful socialite, one becomes a drug addict, and one becomes involved with a gangster. Their lives intersect again with dangerous consequences.
Jacob Hunt has had some very bad breaks in life. His wife left him, his friends have all abandoned him, and his children barely see him! Jacob has been given an amazing gift and the chance he needs to get back on his feet and start anew. Jacob has landed the job of overnight security officer at the old ShadowView Manor. It has now been turned into a commercial office and retail building. Jacob is about to learn nights around the old Manor contains many secrets. A dark past that is breaking through the boundaries of time, leaking into this dimension. As luck would have it, Jacob's first night on the job is the anniversary of a dark tragedy that has stained the building.
In Pardon Us, a group of inmates, Stan and Ollie, escape from prison and end up posing as a blackface minstrel show to hide from the police. They get involved in various comedic situations, including a prison riot, a rescue from a fire, and smuggling contraband. As they try to navigate their way through these challenges, they form bonds with their fellow inmates and learn valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
A story about real life early 20th century British composer and music critic Philip Arnold Heseltine.
Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film is a biographical comedy-drama that takes place in Berlin during the 1920s. It follows the story of Bertolt Brecht, a beggar who becomes a well-known character during the golden 20s in Berlin and his encounters with various people and events during that time. The film is based on a true story.
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The Golden Calf is a comedy crime movie set in 1930s Russia. It tells the story of a crook and thief who becomes involved in a murder. Based on a novel, the movie explores the criminal underworld of the time.
Hollywood actresses including Jeanette Loff and Raquel Torres modeling Spring fashions in color.