Movie List for "history 5"

Stolen Moments (1997)

A documentary history of lesbianism in North American and Europe, with historic references, archival material, film clips, interviews with many women – famous and not-famous witnesses and … Year 1997.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Margaret Wescott
Writer: Margaret Wescott
Actors: Kate Nelligan

Red River Valley (1997)

At the turn of the century, a young Chinese girl escapes from a religious sacrifice, and is rescued by an honorable Tibetan herdsman. The two fall in love, but problems arise when she is … Year 1997.

Generes: Drama, History, Romance, War
Director: Xiaoning Feng
Writer: Peter Fleming (book)
Actors: Jing Ning, Bing Shao, Zhen Ying, Paul Kersey

Out of the Loop (1997)

A feature-length documentary on Chicago rock bands and fame in the music industry. Year 1997.

Generes: Documentary, History, Music
Director: Scott Petersen
Writer: N/A
Actors: Steve Albini, Eleventh Dream Day, Dannie Flesher, Scott Giampino

The Bruce (1996)

Robert the Bruce unites the Scots in a rebellion against the hated English, led by Edward I. He is supported by various loyal followers, notably the bishop who agrees to recognize his claim… Year 1996.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Bob Carruthers, David McWhinnie
Writer: N/A
Actors: Gary Andrew, Brian Blessed, Richard Brimblecombe, Conor Chamberlain

Forrest Gump (1994)

The presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson, the events of Vietnam, Watergate, and other history unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75. Year 1994.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writer: Winston Groom (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay)
Actors: Tom Hanks, Rebecca Williams, Sally Field, Michael Conner Humphreys

Echoes That Remain (1991)

In 1991, the Center produced Echoes That Remain, a warm and rich documentary portrait of Eastern European Jewry before the Holocaust. It combines hundreds of rare archival photos and … Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary, History
Director: Arnold Schwartzman
Writer: Marvin Hier, Arnold Schwartzman (adaptation)
Actors: Martin Landau, Miriam Margolyes

A Place of Rage (1991)

This celebration of African American women and their achievements features interviews with Angela Davis, June Jordan and Alice Walker. Within the context of the civil rights, Black power … Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary, History
Director: Pratibha Parmar
Writer: N/A
Actors: Angela Davis, Fannie Lou Hamer, June Jordan, Rosa Parks

A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation (1989)

It showed the process it took to write the Constitution of the United States. Year 1989.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Peter N. Johnson
Writer: Tim Slover
Actors: Craig Wasson, Michael McGuire, Morgan White, Bruce Newbold

The In Crowd (1988)

In the mid-60s, a teenage 4.0 high-school student is drawn out of his element on a dare by his peers, to become a dancer on popular TV music show. Year 1988.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, History
Director: Mark Rosenthal
Writer: Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
Actors: Donovan Leitch Jr., Joe Pantoliano, Jennifer Runyon, Bruce Kirby

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

Future Hunters (1986)

2025 A.D. A lone adventurer searches the post-nuclear wasteland for the most devastating, godless artifact in history. When he touches it, he is transported back in time to 1989 Los Angeles… Year 1986.

Generes: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
Director: Cirio H. Santiago
Writer: Anthony Maharaj (story), J. Lee Thompson (screenplay)
Actors: Robert Patrick, Linda Carol, Ed Crick, Bob Schott

Night of the Pencils (1986)

This films tells the true story of seven teenagers who agitated for reduced student bus fares under two different regimes in Argentina, with tragic results. At first succeeding under the … Year 1986.

Generes: Crime, Drama, History
Director: Héctor Olivera
Writer: Daniel Kon (screenplay), Héctor Olivera (screenplay), María Seoane (essay), Héctor Ruiz Núñez (essay)
Actors: Alejo García Pintos, Vita Escardó, Pablo Novak, Leonardo Sbaraglia

Salvador (1986)

An American photojournalist gets caught in a political struggle at El Salvador in 1980. Year 1986.

Generes: Drama, History, Thriller, War
Director: Oliver Stone
Writer: Oliver Stone, Richard Boyle
Actors: James Woods, Jim Belushi, Michael Murphy, John Savage

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

Jai Jagannath (2007)

When Bhagwan Shri Jagannath and his brother, Bhagwan Shri Balabhadra, refuse to partake offerings from a lower-caste woman, Shriya. Devi Maa Lakshmi is offended and puts a curse on both of … Year 2007.

Generes: Drama, Fantasy, History
Director: Sabyasachi Mohapatra
Writer: Abhilash (dialogue), Binodini Debi (lyrics), Akshaya Mohanty (lyrics), Sabyasachi Mohapatra, Rajani Ranjan (dialogue)
Actors: Sritam Das, Brendra N. Gochhikar, Sehenawaj Khan, Ratan Meher