In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, breaks parole and is pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert. As he assumes a new identity and rises to become a respected factory owner, his past catches up with him, threatening to destroy the lives of those he cares about.
Mary of Scotland (1936) tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots, who faces political intrigue, religious conflict, and threats to her life as she tries to secure her throne and maintain her Catholic faith in Protestant England.
An Act of Murder tells the story of a judge who must decide whether to grant a mercy killing for his terminally ill wife. As he grapples with the moral and legal implications, he is faced with opposition from the prosecution and society at large.
Philandering actor Richard Hardell is murdered at a movie studio. His jealous wife Blanche, his director Rupert Borka, and a girl he mistreated, Helen MacDonald, all have substantial reasons for having wanted him dead.
Set in Alabama in the year 1880, 'Another Part of the Forest' explores the themes of prejudice, lies, and family relationships. The story unfolds in the aftermath of the Civil War, during the time of Southern Reconstruction. The March and Eldridge families, who belong to the privileged class, navigate their complicated dynamics and dark family secrets. Prejudices, greed, jealousy, and the presence of the Ku Klux Klan add to the already tense atmosphere. As the plot progresses, the characters' relationships, including mother-daughter, husband-wife, father-son, and brother-sister, get tangled in a web of deceit and betrayal. The story is based on a stage play and offers a glimpse into the Victorian era.
Christopher Columbus (1949) is a biographical film that tells the story of Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the new world in the year 1492. The movie explores Columbus' interactions with Queen Isabella, court intrigue, and his quest for gold. It also depicts the challenges he faces with the Spanish Inquisition and his discovery of the new world.
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