Movie List for "biography"

Goodfellas (1990)

The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate. Year 1990.

Generes: Biography, Crime, Drama
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writer: Nicholas Pileggi (book), Nicholas Pileggi (screenplay), Martin Scorsese (screenplay)
Actors: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco

High Fidelity (1989)

Relationships, rehearsals, performances, hobbies, family life of the members of the Guarneri string quartet Year 1989.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Allan Miller
Writer: N/A
Actors: John Dalley, David Soyer, Arnold Steinhardt, Michael Tree

Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

This film is the story of the spectacular life and violent death of British playwright Joe Orton. In his teens, Orton is befriended by the older, more reserved Kenneth Halliwell, and while … Year 1987.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: John Lahr (based on the biography by), Alan Bennett (screenplay)
Actors: Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn

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

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)

Henry, a drifter, commits a series of brutal murders, supposedly operating with impunity. Year 1986.

Generes: Biography, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Director: John McNaughton
Writer: Richard Fire, John McNaughton
Actors: Mary Demas, Michael Rooker, Anne Bartoletti, Elizabeth Kaden

Oviri (1986)

This biographical film, based on the life of French artist Paul Gauguin (Donald Sutherland), follows the painter as he returns to Paris after a long stay in Tahiti and must confront his … Year 1986.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Henning Carlsen
Writer: Henning Carlsen (scenario), Jean-Claude Carrière (scenario), Christopher Hampton (screenplay)
Actors: Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jean Yanne, Sofie Gråbøl

The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985)

A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in. Year 1985.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, History, Music
Director: Malcolm Leo
Writer: Malcolm Leo
Actors: Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love

Burroughs: The Movie (1983)

Burroughs: The Movie explores the life and times of controversial Naked Lunch author William S. Burroughs, with an intimacy never before seen and never repeated. The film charts the … Year 1983.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Howard Brookner
Writer: N/A
Actors: Francis Bacon, Mortimer Burroughs, William S. Burroughs, Lucien Carr

Razia Sultan (1983)

An account of the reign of Indian empress Razia Sultan and her love for her slave Jamaluddin Yakut. Year 1983.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Director: Kamal Amrohi
Writer: Kamal Amrohi
Actors: Hema Malini, Dharmendra, Parveen Babi, Pradeep Kumar

Satyajit Ray (1982)

Over the course of two years Shyam Benegal interviewed Satyajit Ray about his career, the result is this documentary. Year 1982.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Shyam Benegal
Writer: N/A
Actors: Victor Banerjee, Smita Patil, Om Puri, Satyajit Ray

Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise (2007)

Meat Loaf, the legendary rocker, reveals surprising shades of himself — and his internal demons — as he sets out on an ambitious world tour. Year 2007.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Bruce David Klein
Writer: Bruce David Klein
Actors: Meat Loaf, Kasim Sulton, John Miceli, Mark Alexander

Abbey of Thelema (2007)

Based on actual facts and events, explores the Thelemic Commune in Cefalu, Sicily from 1920-1923. Year 2007.

Generes: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Director: J. Grimm, Vincent Jennings
Writer: Vincent Jennings
Actors: Mike Ketcher, Lynn Mastio Rice, Blandine Fromont, Brenda Sue Fowler

Anna Nicole (2007)

A biopic depicting the tragic life of Playmate and television personality Anna Nicole Smith, whose life ended abruptly from a fatal drug overdose. Year 2007.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Keoni Waxman
Writer: Scott Dodgson, Joseph Nasser
Actors: Willa Ford, Patrick Ryan Anderson, Richard Herd, Lesli Kay

Gracie (2007)

A teenager faces an uphill battle when she fights to give women the opportunity to play competitive soccer. Year 2007.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Sport
Director: Davis Guggenheim
Writer: Lisa Marie Petersen (screenplay), Karen Janszen (screenplay), Andrew Shue (story), Ken Himmelman (story), Davis Guggenheim (story)
Actors: Jesse Lee Soffer, Christopher Shand, Carly Schroeder, Karl Girolamo