Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1860" theme.
Amid the unification of 1860s Italy, a Sicilian prince grapples with the collision between his family's ancient privilege and revolutionary change.
1860. Giuseppe Garibaldi began from Quarto the adventure of the Thousand surrounded by the enthusiasm of the young idealists who had come from all regions of Italy, and with his loyal group of officers, among whom a new profile stands out, that of Palermo Colonel Vincenzo Giordano Orsini. Among the many militiamen recruited were two Sicilians, Domenico Tricò, a farmer who had emigrated to the North, and Rosario Spitale, an illusionist. Having landed in Sicily, at Marsala, the Thousand begin fighting with the Bourbon army, whose numerical preponderance is immediately evident. Under these conditions, it appears almost impossible for the general to breach the enemy defense and penetrate Palermo. But when he is almost forced to retreat, Garibaldi devises an ingenious plan.
In 1858 Italy, a Jewish boy named Edgardo Mortara is forcefully kidnapped and converted to Catholicism. His parents fight to free him, sparking a political battle between the papacy and forces of democracy and Italian unification.
Scrooge, a bitter man known for his stinginess, is visited by the ghost of his former business partner who warns him of the consequences of his ways. Throughout the night, Scrooge encounters the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, who show him his past, present, and future. This experience forces Scrooge to reflect on his life choices and ultimately leads to his redemption and newfound appreciation for the true spirit of Christmas.
In 19th century Japan, a ronin wanders into a town controlled by two rival gangs. He decides to manipulate the gangs, orchestrating a battle between them to bring freedom to the town.
Based on the life of Emma Eliza Coe, known as the "Queen of the South Seas", whose strength and cunning staved off the colonial struggle involving the United States, Great Britain, and Germany while she built her own empire. Emma’s father, the first consul in Samoa, taught his daughter at an early age the bitter truth about the fickleness of men.
Set in 19th-century Paris, Eiffel tells the story of the construction of the iconic Eiffel Tower and the forbidden love affair between the renowned civil engineer Gustave Eiffel and Adrienne Bourgès, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage. As they work together on the monumental project, their bond deepens, leading to a passionate yet doomed romance. Amidst the backdrop of the 1889 Exposition Universelle, the film explores themes of love, ambition, and social class in the Belle Époque era.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, known as America's Poet, suffers a tragic loss during the Civil War. Silenced by grief, he rediscovers his voice and faith through the resounding hope of Christmas morning.
Set at the beginning of the Civil War, Tap Roots is all about a county in Mississippi which chooses to secede from the state rather than enter the conflict. The county is protected from the Confederacy by an abolitionist and a Native American gentleman. The abolitionist's daughter is courted by a powerful newspaper publisher when her fiance, a confederate officer, elopes with the girl's sister. The daughter at first resists the publisher's attentions, but turns to him for aid when her ex-fiance plans to capture the seceding county on behalf of the South.
In the 1860s, during the slavery era, a man becomes a slave and witnesses the brutalities of the system. Along with other slaves, he plans a rebellion against their cruel slave-owner.
The Story of Louis Pasteur tells the story of the famous French scientist and his discoveries including the vaccine for rabies and the process of pasteurization. It explores his struggles, experiments, and the impact of his work on medicine and society.
In Arizona in the 1860s, an adventurer gets involved in various conflicts including Indian attacks, a false accusation, and a romantic reunion while navigating the challenges of the American Civil War.
In the 1860s, a shipping magnate, Captain Ralls, seeks revenge on his romantic rival. The story unfolds in a tropical setting, involving treasure chests, underwater caves, and a sinking ship. The plot explores themes of greed, betrayal, and love.
The son of the notorious Dr. Henry Jekyll is determined to prove that his father's reputation has been unjustly deserved. He sets out to develop his father's formula in order to prove that he was a brilliant scientist rather than a murderous monster.
In the 1860s, during the construction of the Kansas Pacific railroad, a group of saboteurs led by William Quantrill plot to disrupt the project and steal the payroll. A dedicated fireman, undercover army agent, and the railroad construction crew must come together to stop them and protect the railroad.
Actor Alfie Allen, made famous by the television series Game of Thrones, portrays us in this documentary of the two episodes of History Channel his other great love: Football.
A hardware store owner takes his family on a Sunday picnic by the river, where he reminisces about a lost love. The day takes a romantic turn when his daughter's fiance seduces their servant girl.
In Challenge to Lassie, set in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1860, a collie puppy named Lassie becomes a loyal sheepdog. She befriends a young tea shop owner named Tam and together they face numerous challenges, including a robbery and the death of Tam's father. Despite the hardships, Lassie's loyalty and determination never waver, proving that a dog's love knows no bounds.
It all begins with the discreet romance between the Creole maid Lea Mariotte and her young boss, George Brissac, an amoral bourgeois who plans to inherit his uncle's fortune and marry a young woman from a good family. After an incident where she kills a man, she is saved from the gallows by Fabian, a ship's captain, who has personal reasons for antagonizing the Brissacs. He takes care of her and falls in love with her, but doesn't tell her. She, in turn, takes the opportunity to return to her lover Brissac's arms, forcing him to marry her after seeing him murder his uncle.
The Murder at Road Hill House is a movie based on the true story of a murder that shocked the nation in 1860. When a young child is found dead in a country house, the investigation led by Scotland Yard detectives uncovers a web of deceit, secrets, and a gripping courtroom drama. As the case unfolds, relationships between family members, police officers, and the community are put to the test. Will justice be served or will the truth remain buried forever?