Movie List for "biography"

Find Me Guilty (2006)

In the late 1980s, a low level gangster named Jackie DiNorscio defends himself in court in what became the longest criminal trial in American judicial history. Year 2006.

Generes: Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director: Sidney Lumet
Writer: Sidney Lumet, T.J. Mancini, Robert J. McCrea
Actors: Vin Diesel, Alex Rocco, Frank Pietrangolare, Richard DeDomenico

Raising Jeffrey Dahmer (2006)

Based on the true story of the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, the events within the family behind, and leading up to his capture. Year 2006.

Generes: Biography, Crime, Drama
Director: Rich Ambler
Writer: Wood Dickinson, Christopher Ryan
Actors: Bo Svenson, Scott Cordes, Cathy Barnett, Rusty Sneary

Requiem for Billy the Kid (2006)

Requiem for Billy the Kid recounts the life of Billy the Kid. The premise of the film is an investigation into the often-challenged circumstances that led to the death of the 21-year old … Year 2006.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, Western
Director: Anne Feinsilber
Writer: Jean-Christophe Cavallin, Anne Feinsilber
Actors: Arthur H., Kris Kristofferson

Crazy Again (2006)

Texas Music Hall of Fame inductee Dale Watson suffers a breakdown after the death of his girlfriend. Year 2006.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Zalman King
Writer: N/A
Actors: Herb Belofsky, Joe Buck, The Gospelaires, The Gunslingers

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 Queen (2006)

After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. Year 2006.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Peter Morgan
Actors: Helen Mirren, James Cromwell, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam

Remembering Arthur (2006)

Biography of Canadian filmmaker Arthur Lipsett, who committed suicide in 1986. Year 2006.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Martin Lavut
Writer: Martin Lavut
Actors: Fortner Anderson, Marian Arnold, Donald Brittain, Martin Duckworth

The Bondage (2006)

An O.C. youth escapes an abusive home only to find himself entangled in the California Juvenile Justice system and a psychiatric ward. Year 2006.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Eric Allen Bell
Writer: Eric Allen Bell
Actors: Michael Angarano, Illeana Douglas, Griffin Dunne, Eric Lange

Life Is a Dream in Cinema: Pola Negri (2006)

Before Dietrich and Garbo, there was Negri. What does it mean to be a star? Why do some actors become stars and legends for all time? This documentary film answers these questions by … Year 2006.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Mariusz Kotowski
Writer: Lynn Moran
Actors: Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach, A.C. Lyles, Cyndi Williams

Glory Road (2006)

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship. Year 2006.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Sport
Director: James Gartner
Writer: Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois
Actors: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols, Jon Voight

An Unreasonable Man (2006)

A look at the career of consumer advocate Ralph Nader from wannabe presidential candidate to public pariah. Year 2006.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Henriette Mantel, Steve Skrovan
Writer: Henriette Mantel, Steve Skrovan
Actors: Ralph Nader, Pat Buchanan, Howard Zinn, Eric Alterman

Sri Ramadasu (2006)

Based on the life story of the great devotee-musician Bhakta Ramadasu Year 2006.

Generes: Biography, Musical
Director: K. Raghavendra Rao
Writer: J.K. Bharavi (dialogue), J.K. Bharavi (story)
Actors: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sneha, Suman, Archana

The Duchess (2008)

A chronicle of the life of 18th-century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life. Year 2008.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Director: Saul Dibb
Writer: Jeffrey Hatcher (screenplay), Anders Thomas Jensen (screenplay), Saul Dibb (screenplay), Amanda Foreman (book)
Actors: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper

Herb & Dorothy (2008)

Herb and Dorothy Vogel redefine what it means to be an art collector. Year 2008.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Megumi Sasaki
Writer: N/A
Actors: Paula Antebi, Will Barnet, Robert Barry, Lynda Benglis

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

Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh (2008)

The story of Hannah Senesh, a Hungarian poet who was captured by the Nazis, while trying to rescue Jews in WWII. Year 2008.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Roberta Grossman
Writer: Sophie Sartain, Roberta Grossman
Actors: Peter Hay, Judy Baumel-Schwartz, Michael Berenbaum, Shimon Peres