He killed and went unpunished for more than ten years, and more than fifty people died at his hands. An innocent man was convicted and shot instead. For a long time, the murders he committed could not be combined into one case. Maniacs of this caliber simply did not exist in the USSR, so law enforcement agencies were not ready to fight the "Rabid Beast", as journalists later dubbed it. Vigilantes, police officers, investigators from the prosecutor's office, psychiatrists were involved in the capture of Chikatilo, and new investigative techniques were developed that will help save innocent people.
The beautiful melon seller, Ye Liuxi, and the shadow puppet performer, Chang Dong, join forces to venture deep into the desert. One seeks to unravel the mystery of their origins, while the other aims to retrieve the remains of his deceased girlfriend. As they encounter numerous anomalies in the uninhabited area, they are led to the weathered Yumen Pass. They navigate between the Imperial Guards, Taoist Priests, and the Scorpion-Eyed, unraveling the truth amidst various enigmas, and gaining insights into true love through numerous life-and-death trials. The truth seems within reach, but they find themselves ensnared in an even larger conspiracy.
"RIFIFI" is inspired by the notorious bank robbery that took place in Athens in 1992. Who carried it out and why? The authorities spoke of organized crime, terrorist groups, and highly educated, ruthless perpetrators. But was it really like that? Through the power of fiction, the new production by COSMOTE TV combines the biggest heist ever committed in Greece with a true story of human tragedy, creating a character-driven series full of emotion and strong elements of humor.
Johnny Midnight is an American crime drama that aired for one season in syndicated from January to December 1960. The series stars Edmond O'Brien as the title character.
This drama is the first film and television drama in China to describe the theme of jailbreak. It is called the "Chinese version of jailbreak". The plot mainly tells about a treacherous death game in the war. A perfect escape after a period of death, one to escape. Incoming jailbreakers, a full schedule of "high IQ jailbreak" in black jail.
A seven-hour chronological edit of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, expanded with over an hour of restored scenes to trace the Corleone family’s rise from Vito’s youth in Sicily to Michael’s reign in 1950s America.
There's a killer stalking the mean streets, but instead of targeting the poor and downtrodden like Jack the Ripper, The Widow is meting out justice against the rich and powerful.
U.S. police chief Bill Hixon lands in the British town of Boston, Lincolnshire, with his 14-year-old daughter Kelsey in tow hoping they can flee their painful recent past. But this unfamiliar, unimpressed community will force Bill to question everything about himself and leave him asking whether it's Boston that needs Bill, or Bill that needs Boston?
Every second of every day, millions of Americans are caught on CCTV. Living in a surveillance society means everyday actions are caught on camera, mostly of honest citizens going about their daily lives. But a few are guilty of unspeakable crimes. Video doesn't discriminate; criminals also end up on film. See no Evil is a groundbreaking series that presents dramatic stories about how real crimes are solved with the aid of surveillance cameras. Police reveal how CCTV footage has unlocked the answer to cases that otherwise might have remained unsolved- leaving dangerous killers at large. The series features real footage and dramatic reconstruction, combined with first-hand testimony from police, witnesses, and families.
'Zero One' is the call sign of the International Air Security Board, an international security network dedicated to the safety of air travel all around the world, with its HQ at London Airport. Airline detective Alan Garnett is called upon to combat hijackers and smugglers, prevent disasters, and generally preserve peace in the air and at airports.
Headstrong but successful Chief Inspector Ann Kathrin Klaasen and her team use unorthodox methods to investigate cases against the backdrop of the beautiful and tranquil landscape of the North Sea coast.
In 1949, accountant Huang Liwen returns to Shanghai to honor her late husband and fulfill a mission for the Communist Party. She reconnects with her family and meets Qiao Zhicai and his twin brother, Qiao Lijie, who plays a key role in her mission.
Despite being married for six years, Maryam, who has no children, does not get along with her mother-in-law. Nasiba tries to separate her from her son, Azer. During the argument, Azer raises his hand at Maryam, and Maryam leaves the house and goes to her brother Ilgar. Ilgar’s wife Valida tries to get Maryam away from her house. Nasiba persuades Azer to divorce his wife. Although Azer initially does not agree with his mother's request, he later decides to divorce her due to the course of events. Nuray, because he loves Azer, teams up with Nasiba and sets a trap against Maryam.
Trilateral Slopes, a tropical exotic melting pot teeming with all kinds of people, a place where prosperity and decay coexist. Shen Xing, a laborer who unexpectedly ends up here, crosses paths with Mr. Cai, a local wheeler-dealer navigating through the various forces at play. Together, they embark on an adventure, guided by a glimmer of kindness, as they face the struggle between staying and escaping. How will their story unfold in the midst of the disarray?
Compelling crime anthology looks at some of Britain's most notorious murder trials, in which both male and female defendants stood accused of the murder of women. Presented by Robert Morley, seven hour-long dramas reconstruct sensational trials which shocked Britain, offering in-depth analyses of individuals' motives and methods.
Tightrope is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from September 1959 to September 1960, under the alternate sponsorship of the J.B. Williams Company, and American Tobacco. Produced by Russell Rouse and Clarence Greene in association with Screen Gems, the series stars Mike Connors as an undercover agent named "Nick" who was assigned to infiltrate criminal gangs. The show was to have originally been titled Undercover Man but it was changed before going to air.