Movie List for "history"

Mayura (1975) Drama History Movie

The movie presents the story of a saintly boy who realises his royal connections and his return to his rightful place Year 1975.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Vijay
Writer: Devudu Narasimha Shastri, Chi Udayashankar
Actors: Rajkumar, Vajramuni, K.S. Ashwath

Parzania (2005) Drama History Movie

A parsi family struggles to find thier son in a genocide carried out by vested interests outfits during 2002, commonly known as Gujarat riots which broke out after the Godhra Train Burning incident. During riots more than 790 Musl… Year 2005.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Rahul Dholakia
Writer: Rahul Dholakia, David N. Donihue
Actors: Naseeruddin Shah, Corin Nemec, Sarika Thakur

Daanveer Karna (1964) Action Drama History Movie

Saga of Danveer Karna – fated to a life of humiliation – and war with his siblings. Year 1964.

Generes: Action, Drama, History
Director: B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Writer: N/A
Actors: S.A. Ashokan, Devika, Shivaji Ganesan

Shree Krishnarjun Yuddh (1971) Adventure Drama History Movie

After thwarting a fatal confrontation between Bhagwan Shri Hanuman and Kuntiputra Arjun, Devrishi Narad, who had created circumstances that had compelled Bhagwan Shri Ram to take up arms against his chief devotee, Hanumanji, now s… Year 1971.

Generes: Adventure, Drama, History
Director: Babubhai Mistry
Writer: Pandit Madhur
Actors: Abhi Bhattacharya, Jayshree Gadkar, Mahipal

Avvaiyyar (1953) Drama History Movie

This movie is a biography of the great saint and poetess Avvaiyar of the Sangam period from 100 B.C to 250 A.D. Year 1953.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Kothamangalam Subbu
Writer: Kothamangalam Subbu
Actors: M.S. Sundari Bai, Gemini Ganesan, G. Pattu Iyer

Tous les matins du monde (1991) Biography Drama History Movie

The story of Monsieur de Sainte Colombe, fierce and somber man, grand master of the viola da gamba and professor of Marin Marais, prestigious musician in the court of Louis XIV. Year 1991.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Alain Corneau
Writer: Pascal Quignard, Alain Corneau
Actors: Gérard Depardieu, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Anne Brochet

Private Vices, Public Virtues (1976) Drama History Movie

The setting is a Central European kingdom, near the turn of the century. Bored by his very proper wife, the youthful heir to the throne spends his time in amorous dalliances at a sprawling country estate. His wife departs at the a… Year 1976.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Miklós Jancsó
Writer: Miklós Jancsó, Giovanna Gagliardo
Actors: Lajos Balázsovits, Pamela Villoresi, Franco Branciaroli

Marquise (1997) Comedy Drama History Movie

The rise and fall of a beauteous actress. She rises from an impoverished background to become a favorite of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Year 1997.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, History
Director: Véra Belmont
Writer: Jean-François Josselin, Véra Belmont, Marcel Beaulieu
Actors: Sophie Marceau, Bernard Giraudeau, Lambert Wilson

The Brontë Sisters (1979) Biography Drama History Movie

In a small presbytery in Yorkshire, living under the watchful eyes of their aunt and father, a strict Anglican pastor, the Bronte sisters write their first works and quickly become literary sensations. Year 1979.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: André Téchiné
Writer: Pascal Bonitzer, André Téchiné, Jean Gruault
Actors: Isabelle Adjani, Marie-France Pisier, Isabelle Huppert

Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) Action Crime History Movie

An account of the gangster Mahindra Dolas and his gang, which terrorized Mumbai City, and a massive war between Mumbai Police and gangs during 16 November 1991. Year 2007.

Generes: Action, Crime, History
Director: Apoorva Lakhia
Writer: Apoorva Lakhia, Suresh Nair, Raj Vasant
Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty

Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1970) Drama History Movie

Story of the emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, Lord Krishnadevaraya who presided over the empire at its zenith. Year 1970.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Writer: N/A
Actors: Rajkumar, R. Nagendra Rao, B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu

Our History (1984) Drama Movie

A desperate alcoholic reaches a turning-point in his life when he meets a strange woman in a railway carriage: they make love, but then she leaves. Chasing after the girl, he clings to her as if she were his final chance. Year 1984.

Generes: Drama
Director: Bertrand Blier
Writer: Bertrand Blier
Actors: Alain Delon, Nathalie Baye, Gérard Darmon