Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1874" theme.

In Butcher's Crossing, an Ivy League drop-out ventures into the Colorado wilderness and becomes part of a team of buffalo hunters. As they embark on a perilous journey, his life and sanity are pushed to the brink. This gripping story is based on the highly acclaimed novel by John Williams.

In Victorian-era Edinburgh, a boy named Jack is born on the coldest day in history and his heart is replaced with a cuckoo-clock. But he must follow certain rules to keep his clock-heart working. When he falls in love with a singer named Miss Acacia, his heart's delicate balance is put to the test. Jack embarks on a journey to find Miss Acacia, facing dangers and discovering the power of love.

A former samurai, a yakuza bodyguard, a devious spy, and a geisha assassin try to find their place in the rapidly evolving Meiji-era while escaping the sins of their pasts.

In 19th-century high society Russia, Anna Karenina enters into an affair with Count Alexei Vronsky, leading to a series of tragic events that shake their social circles. Amidst adultery, scandal, and societal expectations, Anna's relationships unravel, ultimately leading to her tragic demise.

In the year 1874, an English immigrant travels to the American West in search of a legendary treasure hidden in the Sonora desert. Along the way, he encounters a variety of dangerous obstacles including outlaws, native tribes, and treacherous terrain. With the help of a US Marshal and a US Cavalry officer, he navigates through treacherous canyons and ravines in pursuit of the elusive gold.

Tommy's Honour is a biographical drama set in the 19th century, focusing on the father-son relationship between Tom Morris and his son Tommy. The story revolves around their passion for golf, as they navigate through the challenges of class differences and societal expectations. It explores themes of friendship, loss, and the pursuit of excellence in the professional golfing world of the time.

Passage of Venus (1874) is a groundbreaking documentary film that chronicles the rare celestial event of Venus passing in front of the sun. Using innovative techniques such as multiple-exposure and time-lapse photography, this silent film captures the beauty and scientific significance of the phenomenon. Released in 1874, it stands as one of the first-of-its-kind films in the history of cinema and remains a remarkable achievement in the field of astrophotography.

The Boy in Blue is a biographical drama set in 1876 Canada, focusing on a talented rower's rise to prominence and his quest to become the champion. The story explores themes of class divide, competition, and the lengths one man is willing to go to achieve his dreams. With breathtaking boat races, intense training montages, and a gripping climax, this film captures the spirit of determination and the pursuit of greatness.

Disraeli is a historical drama film about the life of Benjamin Disraeli, a Jewish protagonist who becomes the British Prime Minister. Set in the 19th century, the film showcases Disraeli's political career, his foreign policy decisions, and his struggles with antisemitism and political rivals.

In Stingaree, an aspiring singer is mistaken for a famous musician and becomes involved in a stagecoach robbery. He then takes on the persona of Stingaree, a notorious highwayman, and uses his newfound fame to become a hero, all while trying to win the heart of a woman. Set in the year 1874, this adventure-filled movie takes place in Australia and features horseback riding, passionate kisses, and a dramatic showdown with the villains. Will Stingaree be able to maintain his secret identity and rescue the woman he loves?

In the 1870s, a government agent is sent to the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona to negotiate with the Apache tribe led by Geronimo. As he faces conflicts and resistance from both the tribe and the US government, he forms a bond with a widow and navigates the complexities of the Arizona desert.

Directed by Thorold Dickinson.

A thought-provoking documentary that delves into the world of surveillance technology and its effects on privacy, control, and power structures in society. Through a historical lens, the film examines the evolution of visual information, from the human eye to cameras and imaging technology, highlighting the complexities of interpretation and trustability. It explores topics such as mass surveillance, public space, surveillance capitalism, and the limitations of photography. With a focus on both the subjective and objective aspects of surveillance, it raises important questions about transparency, privacy, and the impact of surveillance on our daily lives.

A buffalo hunter tries to stop a thief and his minions from stealing hides.

This epic documentary does a wonderful job of recapturing the revolutionary impact the impressionists made while providing a historical and artistic context for this extraordinary group of painters. The work of Monet, Degas, Morisot, and their fellow impressionists has now become so familiar that its power to shock has all but disappeared.