Movies and TvShows featuring "historic-figure" theme.

A successful lawman named Wyatt Earp plans to retire in Tombstone, Arizona. However, his plans are disrupted when he learns that a group of vicious outlaw Cowboys run the town. With the help of his brothers and friend Doc Holliday, Earp takes on the Cowboys in a deadly showdown. Along the way, they face ambushes, shootings, and personal losses. Despite the challenges, Earp remains determined to bring justice to Tombstone, ultimately leading to a final confrontation with a notorious gunslinger named Johnny Ringo. In the end, Earp finds peace and settles down with his love, Josephine Marcus.

Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo Wanggeon, the empress ruled as the regent for her son Mokjong, the dynasty's seventh ruler. Determined to realize her ambitious goals for the kingdom of Goryeo, she dons armor, battles against foreign invaders, and tramples her lover, her son and brother in her rise to power.

The Adventures of Jim Bowie is an American Western television series that aired on ABC from 1956 to 1958. Its setting was the 1830s-era Louisiana Territory. The series was an adaptation of the book Tempered Blade, by Monte Barrett. The series stars Scott Forbes as the real-life adventurer Jim Bowie. The series initially portrayed Jim Bowie as something of an outdoors-man, riding his horse through the wilderness near his home in Opelousas, where he would stumble across someone needing his assistance. He was aided by the Bowie Knife, his ever-present weapon. He designed it in the first episode, The Birth of the Blade.

The King of Legend is a 2010 South Korean historic drama based on King Geunchogo of Baekje. Besides than the historic info obtained from Samguk Sagi and Samguk Yusa, it was also inspired by a novel written by Lee Munyeol, a renowned Korean writer. The drama was aired on KBS 1TV in Korea, and internationally through KBS World.

Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch who leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.

Emperor of the Sea is a Korean historical drama set in the 9th century, during the Silla dynasty. It follows the life of Jang Bogo, a young man who is sold as a slave but rises to become the Emperor of the Sea. The story is filled with epic battles, political ambition, sword fights, and the struggles of a man trying to navigate the treacherous world of sea trade and power.

The Emperor in Han Dynasty,[1] also released under the title The Emperor Han Wu in some countries, is a 2005 Chinese historical television series based on the life of Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty. It uses the historical texts Records of the Grand Historian and Book of Han as its source material. The series covers the life of Emperor Wu from his early childhood to his death and some events in the reign of Emperor Jing (Emperor Wu's father and predecessor), such as the Rebellion of the Seven States. It follows the conflicts that defined the pivotal war between the Han Empire and the Xiongnu, and depicts the major victories that the Han scored over the Xiongnu during Emperor Wu's reign. Prominent historical figures such as the generals Li Guang, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, as well as the diplomats Su Wu and Zhang Qian, also make appearances as supporting characters in the series.

Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.

In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a former Thracian gladiator, is enslaved and forced to fight in the arena. However, he leads a revolt along with other gladiators, aiming to overthrow the Roman Republic. The show follows the rise and fall of Spartacus and his efforts to liberate himself and others from slavery.

In the Goryeo dynasty, the king is facing a lot of political pressure and needs a male heir to secure his position. He seeks the help of his bodyguard, who is also his lover, to impregnate his queen. The bodyguard agrees, but complications arise when the queen and the bodyguard develop genuine feelings for each other, leading to a web of deceit, betrayal, and tragic consequences.

Solomon and Sheba is a historical epic that tells the story of King Solomon, the King of Israel, and his love affair with the Queen of Sheba. The film explores the religious and supernatural aspects of the story, the political conflicts between the two kingdoms, and the personal struggles faced by the characters.

Pocahontas follows her heart and sails to England to confront injustice and save her people.

Antony and Cleopatra is a tragic love story set in ancient Rome. The film follows the turbulent relationship between the powerful Roman general, Marc Antony, and the beautiful Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. As their love blossoms, they face political intrigue, betrayal, and the challenges of their own personal ambitions. Ultimately, their love leads them to a tragic end.

In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both Queen Nokuk and King Gong Min depended on for advice in ruling Koryo.

In the midst of the Russian Revolution, a group of Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky overthrow the provisional government and seize control of the Winter Palace. The film captures the unrest and social discontent that led to the revolution, as well as the ensuing power struggle within the Bolshevik party.

Han Wu Da Di, also released under the title The Emperor Han Wu in some countries, is a 2005 Chinese television series about the life of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and is based on the historical texts Records of the Grand Historian and Book of Han.

In 17th-century Virginia, an explorer captures a native American princess, leading to a battle between the native Americans and the colonists. Meanwhile, an epic love story unfolds between the explorer and the princess amidst the backdrop of colonialism and interracial romance.

The story of Spartacus and 10 other gladiators who rebelled against the bloody coliseum sports. They escape and are faced at every turn by Roman soldiers bent on taking them back to the Coliseum - dead or alive!

True Legend is a martial arts movie set in the Qing Dynasty during the 1860s. Su Can, a skilled martial artist, seeks revenge for the murder of his wife and the kidnapping of his son by an enemy. Along his journey, Su Can battles various opponents and faces his own demons, including his drunkard brother and his own insanity and hallucinations. With the help of a doctor and a group of fighters, Su Can trains to become a legendary warrior and confronts the tyrant responsible for his family's tragedy.