The story takes place in 16th century England. But men like Sir Thomas More, who love life yet have the moral fiber to lay down their lives for their principles, are found in every century. Read More »
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King of the Khyber Rifles (1953) Henry King, Tyrone Power, Terry Moore, Michael Rennie, Adventure, Drama, Romance, History
Freshly arrived Sandhurst-trained Captain Alan King, better versed in Pashtun then any of the veterans and born locally as army brat Read More »
Monsieur Vincent (1947) Maurice Cloche, Pierre Fresnay, Aimé Clariond, Jean Debucourt, Biography, Drama, History
St. Vincent de Paul struggles to bring about peace and harmony among the peasant and the nobles in the midst of the Black Death in Europe, carrying on his charitable work in the face of all obstacles. Read More »
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) Werner Herzog, Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Biography, Drama, History
Herzog’s film is based upon the true and mysterious story of Kaspar Hauser, a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828 Read More »
The Golden Hawk (1952) Sidney Salkow, Rhonda Fleming, Sterling Hayden, Helena Carter, Action, Adventure, History, Romance, War
Kit Gerardo, also known as The Hawk, is one of Frances’s most daring privateers, rescues Rouge from a Spanish ship. Read More »
Danton (1983) Andrzej Wajda, Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Anne Alvaro, Biography, Drama, History
Action opens in November of 1793, with Danton returning to Paris from his country retreat upon learning that the Committee for Public Safety, under Robespierre’s incitement Read More »
Black Arrow (1985) John Hough, Benedict Taylor, Georgia Slowe, Oliver Reed, Adventure, History
In England, during the 15th century, many lords and noblemen vie for the throne.Among the contenders, two of the most powerful nobles fight a bitter war among one another. Read More »
The Lady and the Highwayman (1989) John Hough, Emma Samms, Oliver Reed, Claire Bloom, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
The young lady Panthea Vyne falls in love with the handsome highwayman who saves her from her brutal husband. Read More »
Smierc prezydenta / Death of the President (1977) Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Zdzislaw Mrozewski, Marek Walczewski, Henryk Bista, Drama, History
Set at the historic moment of rebirth of Poland after World War I. The newly organized National Assembly elected Gabriel Narutowicz Read More »
The World Moves On (1934) John Ford, Madeleine Carroll, Franchot Tone, Reginald Denny, Drama, History, Romance, War
Richard Girard is part of a New Orleans family working closely with the English Warburtons. When Richard meets Mary Warburton she is engaged to Erik von Gerardt. Read More »