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American Gangster (2007)

Biography | Crime | Drama

Nobody used to notice Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), the quiet driver to one of the inner city's leading black crime bosses. But when his boss suddenly dies, Frank exploits the opening in the power structure to build his own empire and create his own version of the American Dream. Through ingenuity and a strict business ethic, he comes to rule the inner- city drug trade, flooding the streets with a purer product at a better price. Lucas outplays all of the leading crime syndicates and becomes not only one of the city's mainline corrupters, but part of its circle of legit civic superstars. Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) is an outcast cop close enough to the streets to feel a shift of control in the drug underworld. Roberts believes someone is climbing the rungs above the known Mafia families and starts to suspect that a black power player has come from nowhere to dominate the scene. Both Lucas and Roberts share a rigorous ethical code that sets them apart from their own colleagues, making them lone figures on opposite sides of the law. The destinies of these two men will become intertwined as they approach a confrontation where only one of them can come out on top.

Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Josh Brolin, Carla Gugino
Director: Ridley Scott

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Tags: Carla Gugino, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Denzel Washington, Josh Brolin, Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe

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Henry V / The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France (1944)

Biography | Drama | History | War

Based on one of the most popular historical plays by Shakespeare and made to boost morale of the British troops during World War II, Henry V tells the story of this King of England and the epic Battle of Agincourt. Devised, directed by and starring Laurence Olivier, this film includes some of the most impressive Technicolor battle sequences in film.

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks, Robert Helpmann
Director: Laurence Olivier

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1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History

In the late fifteenth century, Christopher Columbus persuades the Queen of Spain to fund his latest expedition to the East by searching out new trade routes on the way. Inadvertently arriving in the Americas, Columbus attempts to civilize the natives and live in harmony with them, but his efforts are sabotaged by a crew intent on plundering all the New World has to offer.

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, Sigourney Weaver, Loren Dean, Angela Molina, Fernando Rey
Director: Ridley Scott

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Tags: Ángela Molina, Armand Assante, Fernando Rey, Gérard Depardieu, Loren Dean, Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver

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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

Biography | Drama

Inspired by a true story, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five year old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including being homeless and living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them.

Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen, Kurt Fuller
Director: Gabriele Muccino

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Tags: Brian Howe, Gabriele Muccino, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, James Karen, Kurt Fuller, Thandie Newton, Will Smith

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Heleno (2011)

Biography | Drama

A biography of the tragic life of one of Brazil's greatest soccer players, Heleno de Freitas.

Starring: Rodrigo Santoro
Director: José Henrique Fonseca

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Western

'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' delves into the private life and public exploits of the United States' most notorious outlaw. As the charismatic and unpredictable Jesse James plans his next great robbery, he wages war on his enemies, who are trying to collect the reward money – and the glory – riding on his capture. But the greatest threat to his life may ultimately come from those he trusts the most.

Starring: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker, Paul Schneider
Director: Andrew Dominik

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Casino (1995)

Biography | Crime | Drama

Sam "Ace" Rothstein, the consummate bookie who can change the odds merely by placing a bet, has risen through the ranks of the Midwestern mob to be picked by the bosses to front their entree into Vegas. Ace lives and breathes the odds. He eventually doubles the mob's take and changes the rules of how the casinos are run. But he can't control the odds when it comes to Ginger McKenna, the chip-hustling vamp who charms Ace and becomes his wife. His infatuation with Ginger turns to obsession as she rises with him to the upper crust of society, then turns to the bottle and pills for consolation in her gilded cage. The third member of this triangle of greed and obsession is Nicky Santoro, Ace's best friend and fellow graduate of the city streets. Together, they run the perfect operation, with Ace in charge and Nicky providing the muscle. But as Nicky expands his interests and each man gains power, their lives become entangled in a story of hot tempers, obstinacy, money, love and deception.

Starring: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles, Alan King
Director: Martin Scorsese

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Tags: Alan King, Don Rickles, James Woods, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone

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Goya's Ghosts (2006)

Biography | Drama | War

Goya's Ghosts is a sweeping historical epic, told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil at the end of the Spanish Inquisition and start of the invasion of Spain by Napoleon's army, the film captures the essence and beauty of Goya's work which is best known for both the colorful depictions of the royal court and its people, and his grim depictions of the brutality of war and life in 18th century Spain. When Goya's beautiful muse is accused of being a heretic, renowned painter Francisco Goya must convince his old friend Lorenzo, a power-hungry monk and leader of the Spanish Inquisition, to spare her life.

Starring: Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Randy Quaid, José Luis Gómez
Director: Milos Forman

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Tags: Javier Bardem, José Luis Gómez, Milos Forman, Natalie Portman, Randy Quaid, Stellan Skarsgård

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My Way Home (1978)

Biography | Drama

Douglas's magnificent, award-winning Trilogy is the product of an assured, formidable artistic vision. These are some of the most compelling films about childhood ever made. Presented here in a High-Definition restoration, the Trilogy follows Jamie (played with heart-breaking conviction by Stephen Archibald) as he grows up in a poverty-stricken mining village in post-war Scotland. This is a cinematic poetry: Douglas contracted his subject matter to the barest essentials – dialogue is kept to a minimum, and field, slag heaps and cobbled streets are shot in bleak monochrome, yet with its unexpected humour and warmth, the Trilogy brims with clear-eyed humanity, and affection for an ultimately triumphant young boy.

Starring: Stephen Archibald, Paul Kermack, Jessie Combe
Director: Bill Douglas

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My Ain Folk (1973)

Biography | Drama

Douglas's magnificent, award-winning Trilogy is the product of an assured, formidable artistic vision. These are some of the most compelling films about childhood ever made. Presented here in a High-Definition restoration, the Trilogy follows Jamie (played with heart-breaking conviction by Stephen Archibald) as he grows up in a poverty-stricken mining village in post-war Scotland. This is a cinematic poetry: Douglas contracted his subject matter to the barest essentials – dialogue is kept to a minimum, and field, slag heaps and cobbled streets are shot in bleak monochrome, yet with its unexpected humour and warmth, the Trilogy brims with clear-eyed humanity, and affection for an ultimately triumphant young boy.

Starring: Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith
Director: Bill Douglas

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My Childhood (1972)

Biography | Drama

Douglas's magnificent, award-winning Trilogy is the product of an assured, formidable artistic vision. These are some of the most compelling films about childhood ever made. Presented here in a High-Definition restoration, the Trilogy follows Jamie (played with heart-breaking conviction by Stephen Archibald) as he grows up in a poverty-stricken mining village in post-war Scotland. This is a cinematic poetry: Douglas contracted his subject matter to the barest essentials – dialogue is kept to a minimum, and field, slag heaps and cobbled streets are shot in bleak monochrome, yet with its unexpected humour and warmth, the Trilogy brims with clear-eyed humanity, and affection for an ultimately triumphant young boy.

Starring: Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith
Director: Bill Douglas

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L'ennemi public n°1 / Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 / Mesrine: Part 2 – Public Enemy #1 (2008)

Action | Biography | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Second installment of the two-part film based on the true story of France's infamous public enemy during the 70s, Jacques Mesrine. He lead a life of bank robberies and high-profile kidnappings, escaped from prison twice, and was said to have killed at least 39 people.

Starring: Vincent Cassel, Ludivine Sagnier, Mathieu Amalric, Gérard Lanvin, Samuel Le Bihan
Director: Jean-François Richet

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Tags: Gérard Lanvin, Jean-François Richet, Ludivine Sagnier, Mathieu Amalric, Samuel Le Bihan, Vincent Cassel

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L'instinct de mort / Mesrine: Killer Instinct / Mesrine: Part 1 – Killer Instinct (2008)

Action | Biography | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Mesrine: Killer Instinct introduces us to Jacques Mesrine (Vincent Cassel), a loyal son and dedicated soldier back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido (Gerald Depardieu) Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder. After pulling off an audacious heist he and his lover Jeanne (Cecile de France) flee to Canada where the opportunity of one big payout lures him out of hiding and propels his towards international notoriety.

Starring: Vincent Cassel, Cécile De France, Gérard Depardieu, Roy Dupuis, Gilles Lelouche
Director: Jean-François Richet

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Tags: Cécile De France, Gérard Depardieu, Gilles Lelouche, Jean-François Richet, Roy Dupuis, Vincent Cassel

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Vysotsky: Thank God I'm Alive / Vysotskiy. Spasibo, chto zhivoy (2011)

Biography | Drama

Russian poet, singer and actor Vladimir Vysotsky was an idol of the 1970s and '80s. In 1980, at the age of 42, he passed away during the Moscow Olympic Games. This is the story of his last great love as handed down to his son from a family friend.

Starring: Sergey Bezrukov, Oksana Akinshina, Andrey Smolyakov, Ivan Urgant, Maksim Leonidov
Director: Pyotr Buslov

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Tags: Andrey Smolyakov, Ivan Urgant, Maksim Leonidov, Oksana Akinshina, Pyotr Buslov, Sergey Bezrukov

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Marley (2012)

Biography | Documentary | Music

A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.

Starring: Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Rita Marley, Cedella Marley
Director: Kevin Macdonald

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Tags: Bob Marley, Cedella Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Kevin Macdonald, Rita Marley, Ziggy Marley

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The Straight Story (1999)

Adventure | Biography | Drama

Tells the true story of 73-year-old Alvin Straight who went from Laurens, Iowa, to Mt. Zion, Wis., in 1994 while riding a lawn mower (as his driver's license had been revoked) The man undertook his strange journey to mend his relationship with his ill, estranged, 75-year-old brother Lyle.

Starring: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Dan Flannery, Everett McGill
Director: David Lynch

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Tags: Dan Flannery, David Lynch, Everett McGill, Jane Galloway Heitz, Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek

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We Children from Bahnhof Zoo / Christiane F. / Christiane F. – Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (1981)

Biography | Drama

This movie portrays the drug scene in Berlin in the 70s, following tape recordings of Christiane F. 14 years old Christiane lives with her mother and little sister in a typical multi-storey apartment building in Berlin. She's fascinated by the 'Sound', a new disco with most modern equipment. Although she's legally too young, she asks a friend to take her. There she meets Detlef, who's in a clique where everybody's on drugs. Step by step she gets drawn deeper into the scene.

Starring: Natja Brunckhorst, Thomas Haustein, Jens Kuphal, Rainer Woelk, David Bowie
Director: Uli Edel

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Tags: David Bowie, Jens Kuphal, Natja Brunckhorst, Rainer Woelk, Thomas Haustein, Uli Edel

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Che: Part Two / Guerrilla (2008)

Biography | Drama | History | War

In 1965, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara resigns from his Cuban government posts to secretly make his latest attempt to spread the revolution in Bolivia. After arriving in La Paz, Bolivia late in 1966, by 1967, Che with several Cuban volunteers, have raised a small guerrilla army to take on the militarist Bolivian movement. However, Che must face grim realities about his few troops and supplies, his failing health, and a local population who largely does not share his idealistic aspirations. As the US supported Bolivian army prepares to defeat him, Che and his beleaguered force struggle against the increasingly hopeless odds.

Starring: Demián Bichir, Rodrigo Santoro, Benicio Del Toro, Catalina Sandino Moreno
Director: Steven Soderbergh

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Che: Part One / The Argentine (2008)

Biography | Drama | History | War

The Argentine, begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro) reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. Within two years, they mobilized popular support and an army and toppled the U.S.-friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista.

Starring: Julia Ormond, Benicio Del Toro, Oscar Isaac, Rodrigo Santoro
Director: Steven Soderbergh

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Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)

Biography | Comedy | Drama | History | Romance

A dashing officer of the guard and romantic poet, Cyrano de Bergerac falls in love with his cousin Roxane without her knowing. His one fault in his life, he feels, is his large nose and although it may have been a forming influence in his rapier-sharp wit, he believes that Roxane will reject him. He resorts to writing letters to her on behalf of one of his cadets, Christian, who is also in love with Roxane but just doesn't know how to tell her. She falls for the poetic charm of the letters but believes that they were written by Christian.

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez, Roland Bertin
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau

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Tags: Anne Brochet, Gérard Depardieu, Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Roland Bertin, Vincent Perez