Movie List for "history"

Ghashiram Kotwal (1976) Biography History Movie

This was the first movie made by this group (see Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (1978), a collective effort in direction and cinematography. The story tells the tale of Nanasaheb Phadnavis, the prime minister and real power of the … Year 1976.

Generes: Biography, History
Director: K. Hariharan, Mani Kaul, Saeed Akhtar Mirza
Writer: Vijay Tendulkar
Actors: Mohan Agashe, Tom Alter, Rajani Chavan

Circle of Love (1964) Drama History Romance Movie

A bed-hopping coterie of soldiers, prostitutes, maids, actors, and aristocrats swap lovers amid the opulence of pre-World War I Europe. Year 1964.

Generes: Drama, History, Romance
Director: Roger Vadim
Writer: Arthur Schnitzler, Jean Anouilh
Actors: Jean-Claude Brialy, Francine Bergé, Marie Dubois

Madhavi (1969) Drama History Movie

Neighboring counties of Chola Naresh and Chola Chalukya are in a state of war, however, the might of the Chola Naresh overcomes that of Chalukya, captures Maharaja Rajendra Bhupathi, and his daughter, Madhavi, bind them in chains … Year 1969.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Tapi Chanakya
Writer: N/A
Actors: Sanjay Khan, Pran Sikand, Padmini

The Judge and the Assassin (1976) Crime Drama History Movie

An unstable former French Sergeant commits many atrocities. A judge considers how this case could benefit or damage his career. Year 1976.

Generes: Crime, Drama, History
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Writer: Jean Aurenche, Bertrand Tavernier, Pierre Bost
Actors: Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru, Isabelle Huppert

Trahir (1993) Drama History Movie

After hard years in prison, a poet accepts a pact with the Securitate so that his volumes will be edited. But the duplicitous relationship established with the agent who obtains his freedom will spoil both his family life and his … Year 1993.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Radu Mihaileanu
Writer: Radu Mihaileanu, Laurent Moussard
Actors: Johan Leysen, Alexandru Repan, Mireille Perrier

The Master Carpenter (1991) Drama History Movie

Perumthachan, a legendary carpenter, follows the stringent social norms of his time. However, when Kannan, his son, grows up to rebel against those very norms, Perumthachan must deal with him. Year 1991.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Ajayan
Writer: M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Actors: Manoj K. Jayan, Monisha, Prashanth

Gallipoli (1981) Adventure Drama History Movie

Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I. Year 1981.

Generes: Adventure, Drama, History
Director: Peter Weir
Writer: David Williamson, Peter Weir, Ernest Raymond
Actors: Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr

That Night in Varennes (1982) Drama History Movie

During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something – the time itself, perhaps. Year 1982.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: Ettore Scola
Writer: Sergio Amidei, Ettore Scola, Catherine Rihoit
Actors: Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla

Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) Comedy Drama History Movie

Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly. Year 1990.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, History
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Writer: Edmond Rostand, Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Jean-Claude Carrière
Actors: Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez