TV movie based on the singer's life, under his mother's thumb, competing with the ghost of one of the most famous singers in C&W music history, and aspiring to rise above it all.
Casts Richard Thomas, Lenora May, Liane Langland, Merle Kilgore, Clu Gulager, Allyn Ann McLerie, Barton Heyman, Noble Willingham, Jay O. Sanders, Christian Slater
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Prince of Detroit
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2023
When his parents are betrayed and conspired against, they’re left with nothing. A young Tony must do away with his entitlement, then use both his parents’ teachings and experiences to regain their fortune and restore his position as the prince of Detroit.Mirando al Cielo
IMDB 6.7 | Dec , 2021
Difficult times and persecution in Mexico during the Cristero Rebellion. The life of young Jose Sanchez del Rio, who became a martyr and a saint.The Elephant Man
IMDB 8 | Oct , 1980
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.Mylène Farmer, sans contrefaçon
IMDB 8 | Dec , 2020
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
IMDB 7.1 | Feb , 2005
In 1943, as Hitler continues to wage war across Europe, a group of college students mount an underground resistance movement in Munich. Dedicated expressly to the downfall of the monolithic Third Reich war machine, they call themselves the White Rose. One of its few female members, Sophie Scholl is captured during a dangerous mission to distribute pamphlets on campus with her brother Hans. Unwavering in her convictions and loyalty to the White Rose, her cross-examination by the Gestapo quickly escalates into a searing test of wills as Scholl delivers a passionate call to freedom and personal responsibility.The Perfect Storm
IMDB 6.5 | Jun , 2000
In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.James Dean
IMDB 6.8 | Aug , 2001
The man behind the legend and a knowing look at the 1950's Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic bioepic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without A Cause and Giant.American Splendor
IMDB 7.2 | Aug , 2003
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.As Dreamers Do
IMDB 3.9 | May , 2014
The early life of Walt Disney is explored in this family film with an art house twist. Though his reality was often dark, it was skewed by his ever growing imagination and eternal optimism.Lords of Chaos
IMDB 6.8 | Sep , 2018
A teenager's quest to launch Norwegian Black Metal in Oslo in the 1990s results in a very violent outcome.The Great Victory
IMDB 5.8 | May , 2014
Independent feature film based on the biography of a Brazilian judo with a great victory that went beyond the mats and medals.Becoming Jane
IMDB 7.3 | Mar , 2007
A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.Gods and Monsters
IMDB 7 | Sep , 1998
It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.TINA
IMDB 7.7 | Aug , 2021
Tina Turner overcame impossible odds to become one of the first female Black artists to reach a mainstream international audience. Her road to superstardom is an undeniable story of triumph over adversity. It’s the ultimate story of survival – and an inspirational story of our times.Michael Collins
IMDB 6.9 | Oct , 1996
Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.Au Revoir les Enfants
IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 1987
Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.Viva Zapata!
IMDB 6.9 | Feb , 1952
The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.Quero Dizer-te Adeus
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2015
The life and times of Orlando Silva, the famed singer from the golden age of Brazilian radio.The Aviator
IMDB 7.2 | Dec , 2004
A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.The Diary of Anne Frank
IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 1959
The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.