Movie List for "biography 15"

Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

Eddie Murphy portrays real-life legend Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Director: Craig Brewer
Writer: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
Actors: Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson

Super 30 (2019)

Based on life of Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar who runs the famed Super 30 program for IIT aspirants in Patna. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Vikas Bahl
Writer: Sanjeev Dutta
Actors: Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur, Anjali Chakrani, Nandish Singh

Jungle (2017)

A group of friends join a guide for a trek into the Bolivian jungle, searching for an Indian village. The men soon realize that the jungle is a difficult place to be. Year 2017.

Generes: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, Thriller
Director: Greg McLean
Writer: Yossi Ghinsberg (book), Justin Monjo (screenplay)
Actors: Daniel Radcliffe, Yasmin Kassim, Luis Jose Lopez, Lily Sullivan

Sanju (2018)

Sanju is a biopic of the controversial life of actor Sanjay Dutt: his film career, jail sentence and personal life. Year 2018.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Writer: Abhiruchi Chand (assistant dialogue writer), Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi
Actors: Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal

Chaplinesque, My Life and Hard Times (1972)

The biography of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin is brought to the screen with the narration of fellow silent star, Gloria Swanson. Year 1972.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Harry Hurwitz
Writer: Harry Hurwitz
Actors: Charles Chaplin, Gloria Swanson

Baader (2002)

Andreas Baader starts out as a small-time criminal. In Berlin, he is recruited by a revolutionary cell. They plan to overthrow the state. Year 2002.

Generes: Biography, Crime, Drama
Director: Christopher Roth
Writer: Christopher Roth, Moritz von Uslar
Actors: Can Taylanlar, Frank Giering, Laura Tonke, Hinnerk Schönemann

Topsy-Turvy (1999)

Set in the 1880s, the story of how, during a creative dry spell, the partnership of the legendary musical/theatrical writers Gilbert and Sullivan almost dissolves, before they turn it all around and write the Mikado. Year 1999.

Generes: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History, Music, Musical
Director: Mike Leigh
Writer: Mike Leigh
Actors: Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher, Sukie Smith, Roger Heathcott

Cry Freedom (1987)

South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country, after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the black activist Steve Biko. Year 1987.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Richard Attenborough
Writer: John Briley (screenplay), Donald Woods (books)
Actors: Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe, John Matshikiza, Juanita Waterman

Gandhi, My Father (2007)

The account of troubled relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his eldest son. Year 2007.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Feroz Abbas Khan
Writer: Feroz Abbas Khan, Chandulal Dalal (book), Neelamben Parikh (book), H. Banerjee (Subtitles)
Actors: Akshaye Khanna, Darshan Jariwala, Shefali Shah, Bhoomika Chawla

Woh Lamhe (2006)

Based upon the life of actress Parveen Babi, this film describes the life of a schizophrenic actress Sana Azim, and the love of her life – Aditya Garewal. Year 2006.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Romance
Director: Mohit Suri
Writer: Mahesh Bhatt (story), Shagufta Rafique
Actors: Kangana Ranaut, Shiney Ahuja, Shaad Randhawa, Purab Kohli

The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)

Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII. Year 2008.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Director: Justin Chadwick
Writer: Peter Morgan (screenplay), Philippa Gregory (novel)
Actors: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess

Someone to Call My Own (2011)

A musical journey into the lives of two accomplished musicians. Deron Johnson (Miles Davis and others) and Monica Behan (recording artist) meet and fall in love and make incredible music …

Lost Years (2011)

An epic documentary touching upon 150 years of the Chinese diaspora in Canada, USA, New Zealand and Australia; covering four generations of racism as revealed through the journey and family…

Young Turks (2013)

From 1977 to 1981, multimedia artist Stephen Seemayer shot a Super-8mm movie of his creative friends in their unnatural habitat: the deserted industrial and commercial buildings of Downtown…

Yves Saint Laurent (2014)

A look at the life of French designer Yves Saint Laurent from the beginning of his career in 1958 when he met his lover and business partner, Pierre Berge.