Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1828" theme.

Burke and Hare, two struggling entrepreneurs, turn to murder to supply their dissection business. As their crimes escalate, they must evade the law and navigate the challenges of their macabre profession.

The House of the Seven Gables follows the story of the cursed Pyncheon family, who have been haunted by a dark secret for generations. As they struggle to escape the shadow of their past, they face imprisonment, death in the family, family conflicts, and the discovery of hidden truths. Set in the year 1828, this historical drama explores themes of betrayal, love, and the pursuit of justice.

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is a period drama set in the 19th century in Nuremberg, Germany. It tells the story of a mysterious man named Kaspar Hauser who appears in the town with no knowledge of his past. He is taken in by a professor who tries to re-educate him and help him integrate into society. As Kaspar learns about the world around him, he faces challenges and tries to uncover the truth about his identity.

In 19th century Edinburgh, a respected surgeon and his student resort to grave-robbing and murder to provide cadavers for their anatomical studies. The guilt and fear of discovery haunt them as an angry mob closes in.

The Gorgeous Hussy is a movie set in the 1820s in Washington, D.C. It revolves around the scandalous love triangle between an innkeeper, a US Navy lieutenant, and a Professor of Phrenology. The story is filled with political debates, unrequited love, and the complexities of relationships in the midst of political turmoil. As tensions rise and scandals unfold, the characters find themselves entangled in a web of murder, gossip, and romance. Based on a novel, this romantic drama explores the power dynamics and political intrigue of American history.

A group of Javanese villagers are driven to revolt against the Dutch colonialists in this historical drama, which revolves around the themes of loyalty and treachery.

Uma, a mute Brahmin girl, lives with her uncle's family as she is an orphan. Since Uma has a faulty horoscope which indicate widowhood, the family finds it impossible to get her married off. According to a custom prevalent at the time, Uma is given in marriage to a tree.