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Biographical picture, War Film, biographical film, drama film, war film
The Irish-American Catholic Sullivan brothers are introduced through a progression of baptisms: George Thomas in 1914, Francis "Frank" Henry in 1916, Joseph "Joe" Eugene in 1918, Madison "Matt" Abel in 1919, and Albert "Al" Leo in 1922 in …
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Crime, Drama, Tragic Comedy Film, drama film
Hector Bloom is a laconic, libidinous college basketball star distracted by obligations and current events: the misadventures of his volatile roommate Gabriel, a potential pro career, the draft, campus unrest, and a turbulent affair with O…
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Crime, Mysterie, horror film, mystery film
The story is set in Southern California in July 1993. Jack Powell is a businessman with a wife and kids who live in San Diego. He's on his way home, when he pulls over to the side of the road to check out a crime scene.
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War Film, drama film, war film
Capt. Buzz Rickson commands a B-17 bomber in Britain during World War II. On a mission over Germany, Rickson's commanding officer, Col.
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Komödie, comedy film, war film
During the Allied invasion of Sicily, an outfit of U.S. soldiers is assigned to capture the small town of Valerno, but upon arrival, they discover that the Italian Army garrison led by Captain Fausto Oppo have been expecting them. They wil…
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Action, Military Film, Political Drama, Political Thriller, Thriller, political thriller, war film
An Arab is captured in the desert after attacking U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, and then tortured and brutalized in a secret detention center. He finds himself transported to Poland, along with other prisoners.
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Christmas film, Romance Film, drama film, romance film, war film
When her beloved husband dies after a long illness, Jessica "Jess" Drummond is comforted by the executor of her husband's estate, lawyer Frank Everett, a longtime family friend who later shows an interest in dating her. Jess has two boys, …
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Drama, War Film, drama film, war film
Komödie, War Film, war film
1940, Walmington-on-Sea, England. George Mainwaring, the manager of the Walmington-on-Sea branch of Martins Bank, and his chief clerk, Arthur Wilson, listen to Anthony Eden's radio broadcast, informing them of the formation of the Local De…
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Drama
In 1989, as the Bougainville Civil War rages on in Papua New Guinea, Mr. Watts, the only white man left on the island after a blockade, re-opens the local school. He begins reading the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, which transf…
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Film Noir, Thriller, docudrama, drama film, film noir, spy film, war film
The film begins, and is interspersed with, documentary footage, and is narrated throughout. The opening footage is described as derived from FBI surveillance, showing officials at the German Embassy in Washington, and describing them as ac…
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Drama, drama film
In 1941, during World War II, Lily meets Charlie, a Canadian soldier in a bar. They meet during a dance that Lily is attending with her friend Sophie. They quickly fall in love and get married.
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War Film, drama film, war film
In 1940, Czechoslovak Army Captain Karel Hašek escapes from Dachau and reaches France during the German invasion. He assumes the identity of a dead British officer, Geoffrey Mitchell, and becomes a prisoner of war after the German victory.…
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Action, Drama, action film, drama film, thriller film
A corporation tries to pressure a bunch of Arkansas farmers and ranchers to sell their land so they can strip-mine it for coal. The fiercely proud and stubborn Hunter family refuse to give in. This leads to a bitter conflict that results i…
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drama film, romance film, silent film, war film
thumb|thumbtime=10|The Last Command (1928) In 1928 Hollywood, director Leo Andreyev looks through photographs for actors for his next movie. When he comes to the picture of an aged Sergius Alexander, he pauses, then tells his assistant to …
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Coming Of Age, crime film, drama film
Set in a fictional New Jersey city, the film centers on Nick Rinaldi, the aimless son of corrupt property developer Joe Rinaldi. The elder Rinaldi owns a derelict apartment that is blocking the construction of a mixed-use development sough…
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Action, Classical Western, Romance Film, Western film, drama film
In 1856, ambitious freight company/pack mule line and store owner Logan Stuart (Dana Andrews) agrees to escort Lucy Overmire (Susan Hayward) from the bustling seaport town of Portland home to the (real life) rough-hewn mining settlement of…
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Drama, drama film
In post-Second World War London, a young woman, Jean Paget, is informed by solicitor Noel Strachan that she has a large inheritance. Jean uses part of it to build a well in a small village in Malaya. The village women will no longer have t…
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Biographical picture, biographical film, drama film, historical film, war film
thumb|thumbtime=5|upright=1.3|alt=Black and white film clip showing period scenes|Abraham Lincoln (1930) The first act of the film covers Lincoln's early life as a storekeeper and rail-splitter in New Salem and his early romance with Ann R…
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Biographical documentary, Sport, documentary film
War Film, historical film
In late 1682 northern Italy, Catholic monk Marco d'Aviano is known far and wide for his ability to perform miracles. Crowds gather to watch him speak, hoping that he can perform a miracle to stop the advancing Ottoman Empire. The ruler of …
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Biographical picture, biographical film, drama film
The film is based on manuscripts of the interrogations of Adolf Eichmann (Thomas Kretschmann) before he was tried and hanged in a prison in Israel. Eichmann recounts events from his past to an Israeli detective, Chief inspector Avner Less …
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Western, Western film, action film, adventure film, drama film, fiction film, war film
Following the surrender of the great leader Geronimo, Massai — the last Apache warrior — is captured and sent on a prison train to a reservation in Florida. But he manages to escape and heads back to his homeland to win back his woman and …
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Drama, War Film, drama film, war film
"ENGLAND, 1942." The story is told in a series of short vignettes, each having a beginning and an ending in itself, though all are connected to the others. A U.S. infantry squad is sent to Italy.
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