Top Rated History Movies - Page 373

Die Kirschkönigin

2004

Die Kirschkönigin

2004
3.2
The Soldier and the Lady

1937

The Soldier and the Lady

1937
6.5
In the face of rebellion in Russia, Czar Alexander II sends soldier Michael Strogoff 2,000 miles away, with a critical message for Grand Duke Vladimir. On the train journey, Michael befriends a traveler and comes into contact with a mysterious spy, who both unexpectedly aid him in his quest. Once behind enemy lines, Michael is near his hometown and his mother, whom he must avoid in order to fulfill his mission.
In Search of Peace

2001

In Search of Peace

2001
6.5
In Search of Peace: 1948-1967 chronicles Israel's first two decades, offering new insights on the origins of the Middle East conflict. Combining a rich tapestry of rare archival film and photos, the film offers a unique global perspective on one of the seminal events in the 3,500-year history of the Jewish people. Featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Anne Bancroft, Richard Dreyfuss, Miriam Margolyes and Michael York. "An unabashedly emotional and stirring inspirational history of Israel..."
Agitprop Team 'Kill the enemy!'

2007

Agitprop Team 'Kill the enemy!'

2007
4
World War II is raging on the Eastern front but the soldier Nikanor has been sent to Siberia: bot as a prisoner, but as the leader of a motley group of entertainers who travel from village to village giving concerts. Still, Big Brother is watching and when the entertainers encounter a strange man in the woods there is trouble brewing. One of the performers falls in love with the mysterious backwoodsman, but the secret service is after him, too.
R.A.F.

1935

R.A.F.

1935
9
Here from 1935 is Gaumont British's documentary about the Royal Air Force, simply titled "R.A.F." and directed by John Betts. This film looks at the training of new recruits, and includes views of many (now rare) aircraft of the period.
Pocahontas Glory Vol. 7

2008

Pocahontas Glory Vol. 7

2008
4.2
N&W Steam 1956-1958! * Cincinnati, Portsmouth in 1956! * Class A Breakdown * Rainy day at Bonsack, VA in 1956 with live sound including Class A, Y, Jawn Henry, J & K2's! * Pigeon Creek Shifter chase with Y6A #2136, November 1958! All scenes with real N&W audio, much of it recorded when filmed! Featuring film by Donald J. Krofta, Joseph Schmitz, Jack Jennings, William H. Bauer, Dave McNeil and George Leilich. Narrated by Russ Wheeler.
City of Shadows

2010

City of Shadows

2010
5.5
A doctor broken by 8 years of war in North Africa tries to come back home. On his way, he is faced with a bigger challenge: save a city from the plague... and from madness.
The Capitalist Conspiracy

1971

The Capitalist Conspiracy

1971
7
Culled mostly from archival footage, this thought-provoking first volume of the Hidden Agenda series relays the little-known history of an elite group of power brokers who wield considerable influence over world affairs. Tracking the growth of the world's largest banking dynasties through the eyes of a conspiracy theorist, the program maintains that the true motivation behind their activities is to control the world itself.
War Dogs of the Pacific

2009

War Dogs of the Pacific

2009
4.8
It’s 1942, somewhere in the Pacific: Deadly ambushes by entrenched Japanese in the thick jungles take a heavy toll on American troops. Marine commanders were willing to try anything, including using dogs to sniff out the hidden enemy. But even with their superior senses, nobody anticipated just how effective they would be.
The Sinister Prophecies of Nostradamus

0000

The Sinister Prophecies of Nostradamus

0000
3.8
Spies and Lies

2010

Spies and Lies

2010
3.5
A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from Waikeria Prison. He makes a phone call and finds himself in front of Prime Minister Fraser. Syd tells a tale of sabotage and assassination, of a Nazi plot to take over New Zealand.
Baler

2008

Baler

2008
6.5
In 1898, a band of Spanish soldiers heroically defended Baler against Filipino forces for 337 long and grueling days. The battle, now referred to as the Siege of Baler, is the setting of a forbidden love between a Mestizo soldier and a Filipina lass who lived at the end of the 19th century.
Put the Needle on the Record

2004

Put the Needle on the Record

2004
5.5
'PUT THE NEEDLE ON THE RECORD' is an award-winning documentary which explores the evolution of electronic music and the rise of the DJ in pop culture. Filmed in Miami during the hot and sexy Winter Music Conference, a yearly week-long event attended by over 20,000 electronic music professionals and fans, the film takes an inside look at a growing global phenomenon in the world of music. Interviews with top artists, footage from events around the globe and a brilliant soundtrack are combined to create a highly energetic piece of filmmaking. First-time director Jason Rem brings an unexplored genre of music to the masses for a glimpse at a movement that is driven by passion, creativity and business. The film has been called "A rock solid documentary," and "An event to savor in wonderment," and is not to be missed.
LFC 100 Years Of The Kop

2006

LFC 100 Years Of The Kop

2006
5
It's the world's most famous footballing vantage point and in 2006, the Kop celebrates its 100th birthday. At its pinnacle, the Kop held 27,000 people and is often credited for the birth of football chanting. Many of the Beatles hits could be heard drifting down from the terraces during the sixties, and it is as much a part of the history of Liverpool FC as Shankly, Paisley, Kenny Dalglish, and the five European Cups. The Kop has been the backdrop to many of Liverpool's greatest victories. When history unfolded at Anfield, it had the habit of happening at the Kop end. From the glory days of the '70s through to Steven Gerrard's blockbuster strike against Olympiakos, the Kop has been the canvas for some of football's tales.
Hitler's Britain

2008

Hitler's Britain

2008
6
A "What if?" alternative history sees Nazi Germany prevailing in the second World War. First the occupiers establish their power bases, before they find themselves under attack from the underground resistance.
Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents

2001

Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents

2001
3.8
Since 1950, there have been 32 nuclear weapon accidents, known as "Broken Arrows." A Broken Arrow is defined as an unexpected event involving nuclear weapons that result in the accidental launching, firing, detonating, theft or loss of the weapon. To date, six nuclear weapons have been lost and never recovered.Now, recently declassified documents reveal the history and secrecy surrounding the events known as "Broken Arrows". There have been 32 nuclear weapon accidents since 1950. Six of these nuclear weapons have been lost and never recovered. What does this say about our defense system? What does this mean to our threatened environment? What do we do to rectify these monumental "mistakes"? Using spectacular special effects, newly uncovered and recently declassified footage, filmmaker Peter Kuran explores the accidents, incidents and exercises in the secret world of nuclear weapons.
Romola

1924

Romola

1924
6
In Renaissance Florence, a Florentine trader meets a shipwrecked stranger, who introduces himself as Tito Melema, a young Italianate-Greek scholar. Tito becomes acquainted with several other Florentines, including Nello the barber and a young girl named Tessa. He is also introduced to a blind scholar named Bardo de' Bardi, and his daughter Romola. As Tito becomes settled in Florence, assisting Bardo with classical studies, he falls in love with Romola.
The Notorious Concubines

1968

The Notorious Concubines

1968
3.5
Dark, cynical Japanese epic brought to U.S. in a dubbed version by shlockmeister Harry Novak. Still, this gory, sexy epic is made with style and interesting for to compare to "Yojimbo" and other masterworks of the form.
100 Years of the New York Yankees

2003

100 Years of the New York Yankees

2003
5
The official celebration of the most storied franchise in sports history, this 2 disc set includes game footage, exclusive interviews, and never before seen archival footage. The most comprehensive and complete collection of moments, records, dramatic gistory and Yankees baseball legends ever. Six hour production covers the Yankees from their origins through 2002. Over the past 100 years only the Yankees have assembled an all-time lineup that reads as a who's who of baseball history: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Reggie Jackson, Don Mattingly, Derek Jeter, and many more. 100 years of Yankees History marked by 26 World Series championships, countless heroics, and now, two unforgettable DVD's are sure to be the most treasured piece in every Yankees' fans DVD collection.
Alfred

1995

Alfred

1995
3
The life of the Swedish engineer Alfred Nobel. How he invented dynamite and later in his life founded the Nobel-Prize.

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