Set during the Napoleonic Wars, British soldier Richard Sharpe fights against the French army and faces various challenges and adventures.
In 1884 Sudan, a young British officer resigns his post when he learns of his regiment's plans for an expedition against the rebels. He receives a white feather as a symbol of cowardice from his fiancée and friends. Determined to redeem himself, he disguises himself as an Arab and joins the rebels to fight against the British Empire. Through his journey, he faces the horrors of war, forms new friendships, and learns the true meaning of bravery and loyalty.
The Metropolitan Opera presents a live performance of La Fille du Régiment, a comedic French opera that takes place in the 19th century. The story follows Marie, a young woman who was adopted and raised by a regiment of soldiers. When she falls in love with a nobleman, the soldiers help her pursue her romantic interests, resulting in a series of humorous and slapstick situations. Set in Switzerland, the opera combines music, comedy, and elements of army life.
The Party is a slapstick comedy set in the 1960s, revolving around a chaotic dinner party. The film follows the humorous misadventures of the guests, including a clumsy man, a film producer, and a drunken waiter. As the night progresses, the party becomes increasingly wild and absurd, with various mishaps such as a painted elephant, a gatling gun, and a public address system. The film explores themes of cultural clash, misunderstandings, and the comedic consequences of the characters' actions.
In Carry On Up the Khyber, a British Army regiment stationed in 19th century British India faces a hilarious series of misadventures as they navigate the complexities of colonial rule, tribal conflicts, and cultural satire.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is a satirical British war film that follows the life of Colonel Blimp from his early days in the Boer War to World War II. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and honor while providing a humorous commentary on the British military and society.
Tunes of Glory is a dramatic film set in post-World War II Scotland. It explores themes of loyalty, leadership, and the clash of personalities within a regiment. The story follows the conflict between a colonel and a major as they compete for the position of commanding officer. The film delves into the struggles faced by the soldiers, their personal lives, and the consequences of their actions. It showcases the challenges and sacrifices of military life in a captivating and thought-provoking manner.
Rough Riders is a TV mini-series that follows the story of the legendary Rough Riders, a regiment of US military volunteers, during the Spanish-American War in 1898. It explores the challenges they face, their heroic actions, and the camaraderie among the soldiers.
A young man joins the 69th Infantry Regiment and overcomes his cowardice while serving in World War I.
The 24th is a drama film set in Houston, Texas in the year 1917, during a time of racial tension and social unrest. It depicts the events surrounding the Houston Riot from the perspective of the 24th Infantry Regiment, an all-black regiment of the United States Army. The film explores themes of discrimination, racial injustice, and the struggle for equality faced by African-American soldiers during that era.
Fan-Fan the Tulip is set in 18th-century France during the Seven Years' War. Fan-Fan is a rogue adventure hero who joins the French Army to impress a king's daughter. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and engages in swordfights, social satire, and romantic drama. The film explores themes of social commentary, anti-war sentiments, and the plight of orphans. Fan-Fan's journey is filled with danger, intrigue, and unexpected twists.
Storm Over the Nile is a movie set in 1885 Sudan during a rebellion against British rule. A British officer goes undercover in an incognito mission to infiltrate the rebels, but his loyalty is questioned and he must prove himself. Alongside his comrades, he faces battles, massacres, and treacherous situations. The movie explores themes of honor, friendship, and sacrifice amidst the backdrop of the war-torn desert.
As soon as they arrive at the barracks, the new contingent reveals some characters who will give their officers a hard time. There is the handsome, resourceful man, the technocrat in love, the bootlicker, the "Jamaican" who only moves to music, the shortsighted man... and all the others. Sometimes to see the nurse undress, sometimes to arrange an appointment with a fiancée, sometimes to cuckold the obtuse non-commissioned officer whose wife is volcanic, sometimes to have a free lunch in a great restaurant, the handsome man invariably deploys a wealth of cunning. And each time it is the colonel's servile driver who gets caught instead of him.
In 19th century Russia, a young woman with low self-esteem falls in love with an Italian soldier, leading to a tumultuous affair and unrequited love. As she navigates feelings of shame, seduction, and rivalry, she discovers the true meaning of passion and the depths of her own desires.
During the Seven Years War, Austrian Queen Maria Theresa sends her best general, András Hadik and his Hussars to raid Berlin and humiliate the Prussian King, Frederick the Great. In a time of darkness and chaos, with the brutal and militant Prussia raining war upon the peaceful and tranquil Austria, Queen Maria Theresa entrusts her Hungarian general, András Hadik and his fearless Hussars with a mission of great importance: to capture the city of Berlin, the heart of the Prussian empire, and to strike a blow against her enemy, the mighty Frederick the Great.
In the post-war Old West, a group of Kentuckians led by war veteran John Breen travel to Alabama with intentions of settling in French-controlled territory. Along the way, they become embroiled in a love triangle, a double-cross, and a battle against corrupt officials. With determination and determination, they fight for love and honor.
When a rash of murders depletes their number, a billionaire's employees are brought together at an Englishman's estate.
Corporal Larry Grant and Sergeant "Mac" McGowan, of the United States Marine Corps, are rival for the love of Frances Schiller, but team up to hunt down "The Tiger Shark," a mad, scientific wizard who is holding Sergeant William Schiller, Frances' brother, a prisoner on a wild, jungle island in the Pacific.
This being a Republic picture, it should come as no surprise that Storm Over Bengal was filmed in its entirety in the San Fernando Valley. Within its concise 65 minutes, the film manages to accommodate a Bengal Lancers main plot, a romantic subplot, the obligatory coward who makes good, intrigue aplenty from a villainous Indian potentate, and an outsized climactic battle between the rebels and the British forces. Patric Knowles, previously one of the leads in the British-India epic Charge of the Light Brigade, heads the cast. Worth noting is the presence in the cast of Richard Cromwell as secondary romantic lead Neil Allison and Douglass Dumbrille as the despicable Khan. Three years earlier, Cromwell had been tortured by Dumbrille's minions in Lives of a Bengal Lancer, and he undergoes much the same treatment here-"just to make him feel at home" observed film historian Roger Dooley.
Marina Pinares, the wife of the president of a South American country, insists on being his vice-presidential running mate in the next election. She's no stranger to assassination to get what she wants, so some suspect she'll kill her own husband after the election to become president. In a series of flashbacks we see her rise to power: a party girl willing to sacrifice a friend's virtue to gain favor; the lover of a soldier she later tortures; the mistress of the military man she soon marries.