Follow brothers Paolo and Ignazio, two small spice merchants who have escaped from a Calabria stuck in the past in search of social redemption. In Sicily they invent a future, turning a small, run-down shop into a flourishing business that young Vincenzo, with his revolutionary ideas, will transform into an economic empire.
In this outrageous sequel, Fin Shepard and his friends must travel through time to stop a group of time-traveling sharks from destroying the world. With appearances from historical characters like George Washington and Billy the Kid, this hilarious and over-the-top film is packed with action, comedy, and plenty of sharksploitation.
Gods and Generals is a biographical war drama set in the American Civil War. It follows the rise and fall of various generals and soldiers during this tumultuous time in history. The story focuses on the Confederate Army and key figures such as Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Through battles, sacrifices, and personal relationships, the film depicts the struggles and triumphs of those involved in the war.
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.
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.
"Lincoln" was a 1988 American television mini-series starring Sam Waterston as Abraham Lincoln, Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Todd Lincoln, and Richard Mulligan as William H. Seward. It was directed by Lamont Johnson and was based on Gore Vidal’s novel. It covers the time period running from Lincoln’s election as President of the United States to the time of his assassination. When released for home entertainment, the title was changed to "Gore Vidal's Lincoln" Lamont Johnson won an Emmy for directing Lincoln. The film was shot almost entirely in Richmond, Virginia and it cost $8 million to produce.
SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred burial ground. A Paiute burial party clashes with the couple and in the ensuing skirmish, the wife is critically wounded while in the middle of childbirth. Bitter over her loss and needing a wetnurse for his baby, he steals one of the Paiute woman who had just lost a baby. In this modern version of Helen of Troy, the battle is on, as he takes on the whole band in a desperate attempt to survive. Written by Dale Roloff
The Old Maid is a drama set in Philadelphia during the American Civil War. It tells the story of a woman who becomes an old maid after giving birth to an illegitimate child. The movie explores themes of love, betrayal, and the challenges faced by women in the 19th century.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a historical drama that follows the life of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his rise to power and his leadership during the American Civil War. The movie explores Lincoln's moral compass, his reluctance to take on political roles, and his ultimate victory as the President of the United States. Set in a rural setting, the film depicts Lincoln's interactions with various political figures and his fight against political corruption. It also highlights his personal relationships, including his engagement to his fiancee, and his mentor-protege relationship with his neighbor. Throughout the movie, Lincoln's honesty and determination shine through, shaping his legacy as one of America's greatest leaders.
In 1861, a former police detective boards a train to Baltimore, Maryland, where he discovers a plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln during his upcoming inauguration. With the help of a Pinkerton detective, he must race against time to stop the assassination and save the President's life.
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.
We Believed is a historical drama set in the 19th century, during the time of Italian unification. It follows the story of a group of friends who become involved in the political intrigue and revolutionary movements of the time. The film explores themes of disillusionment, betrayal, and the growing apart of friends as Italy's struggle for independence unfolds.
American Friends is a comedy-drama film that takes place in Oxford. It tells the story of an American classics professor who finds himself caught in a love triangle during his vacation in Switzerland.
At the breaking of the Civil War the garrison of Fort Laramie splits between the sympathezers of the two different factions, but when the fort is attacked by the Sioux, they unite their forces to fight them.
Union soldiers march off to battle amid cheering crowds. After the battle turns against the Union Army, one soldier runs away, hiding in his girlfriend's house. Ashamed of his cowardice, he finds his courage and crosses enemy lines to bring help to his trapped comrades.
During the American Civil War, an officer is sent to the Arizona and New Mexico territories to maintain peace and protect the settlers from the Confederate soldiers and Native American tribes. He faces bigotry, treachery, and violence as he strives for vindication and justice.
Kentucky, 1861. Francis and Henry Mellon depend on each other to keep their unkempt estate afloat as winter encroaches. After Francis takes a casual fight too far, Henry ventures off in the night, leaving each of them to struggle through the wartime on their own.
Ironclads is a 1991 made-for-television movie produced by Ted Turner's TNT company about the events behind the creation of the CSS Virginia from the remains of the USS Merrimack and the battle between the Virginia and the USS Monitor in the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 8, 1862-March 9, 1862.
After the Civil War, a cowboy who's a former Union soldier leads a cattle drive into Mexico now occupied by the French...
Comic look at the history of prostitution.