Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1841" theme.

A young thief seeking revenge for his brother's death is trained by the once-great, aging Zorro, who is pursuing his own vengeance. In 1821, Don Diego DE la Vega fights against Spain in the Mexican War of Independence as Zorro, a mysterious avenger. Montero learns DE la Vega's identity and kills his wife Esperanza. Twenty years later, Montero returns from exile with Elena, his adopted daughter. DE la Vega escapes from prison and encounters Alejandro Murrieta, whom he takes as his protege. Together, they plan their revenge on Montero and work to free the people from oppression.

Tai-Pan is a movie based on the novel by James Clavell. Set in 19th century Hong Kong, it portrays the adventures and struggles of a British businessman and his rivalry with other powerful individuals in the region. The story explores themes of interracial relationships, colonialism, and the opium trade.

Amistad is the true story of a group of enslaved Africans who's ship is taken over by them shortly after their departure from Havana, Cuba. The Africans then try to find their way back to Africa, taking the ship's navigation tools. They're brought to trial in New England where they're defended by an African-American attorney who's fighting for their freedom. The abolitionist movement is growing more and more powerful in America, making the sending of slaves back across the Atlantic a very controversial subject. The trial ends up in the Supreme Court. The Africans are represented by former US President John Quincy Adams (Hopkins).

The Opium War is an epic movie set in the 19th century during the Qing Dynasty in China. It portrays the conflict between the British Empire and China over the opium trade. The movie centers around the battle for control of Guangzhou and showcases the brutal war violence, combat, and political struggles of the time.

A young boy witnesses his father murdered by bandits and grows into adulthood vowing revenge.

April 1865 is a documentary film that chronicles the events of the last month of the American Civil War in April 1865. It explores the final battles, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the collapse of the Confederate States of America.