Drama Movies

Set against the stark, snow-covered landscapes of Utah, this 1968 Spaghetti Western follows a mute gunslinger named Silence, played by Jean-Louis Trintignant, as he confronts a group of ruthless bounty…

In this iconic science fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, a group of astronauts, led by Charlton Heston, crash-lands on a mysterious planet where intelligent apes dominate a primitive…

In this 1967 film, the blind swordsman finds himself entangled in a perilous journey as he promises to fulfill a dying man’s last wish to reunite a young boy with…

Set during the Christmas of 1183, this historical drama delves into the intense political and familial dynamics of King Henry II of England, his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and…

A seminal film from the late 1960s, this coming-of-age story follows Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate who finds himself in a state of aimlessness and uncertainty about his future….

Based on Truman Capote’s groundbreaking non-fiction novel, this 1967 film delves into the chilling true story of the brutal murder of a Kansas family and the subsequent investigation. Directed by…

In this 1967 Soviet horror film, a young seminary student named Khoma Brutus is tasked with watching over the body of a deceased witch for three nights. As supernatural events…

In this 1967 French neo-noir film, the story follows Jef Costello, a meticulous and enigmatic hitman who becomes entangled in a web of deception after a carefully planned assassination. As…

An African American detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racist southern town.

In this stylish neo-noir thriller directed by John Boorman, Lee Marvin stars as Walker, a man left for dead and seeking revenge against those who betrayed him. The film’s narrative…

In this 1967 film, the legendary blind swordsman finds himself embroiled in a conflict between a group of oppressed villagers and a corrupt government official. As he navigates the treacherous…

In this iconic 1967 film directed by Arthur Penn, the story follows the infamous criminal duo as they embark on a spree of bank robberies during the Great Depression. The…

In this 1967 classic directed by Stuart Rosenberg, Paul Newman delivers a compelling performance as a rebellious prisoner who challenges the oppressive system of a Southern chain gang. The film…

In this classic Western directed by Howard Hawks, a seasoned gunfighter, played by John Wayne, teams up with an old friend, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, who is now a sheriff…

In this 1967 film, a young and beautiful housewife, played by Catherine Deneuve, leads a double life as a high-class escort while her husband is at work. The narrative explores…

“I Am Curious (Yellow)” is a provocative Swedish film directed by Vilgot Sjöman that explores themes of politics, sexuality, and social issues through the eyes of its protagonist, Lena, played…

Grand Prix driver Pete Aron is fired by his team after a crash at Monaco that injures his teammate, Scott Stoddard. While Stoddard struggles to recover, Aron begins to drive…

A successful mod photographer in London whose world is bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex, feels his life is boring and despairing. But in the course of a single day he accidentally captures on film the commission of a murder. The fact that he has photographed a murder does not occur to him until he studies and then blows up his negatives, uncovering details, blowing up smaller and smaller elements, and finally putting the puzzle together.

A Man for All Seasons is the filmed version of the life of Thomas More. An English man comes to Sir Thomas More to ask if he can divorce his…

In this 1966 film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself in a small town where he learns that his trusted cane sword is on the…

Directed by Věra Chytilová, this 1966 film is a cornerstone of the Czechoslovak New Wave, known for its avant-garde style and feminist themes. The plot follows two young women, both…

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this iconic spaghetti western follows the intersecting paths of three gunslingers, each driven by their own motives to find a hidden…

In this enigmatic psychological drama directed by Ingmar Bergman, the story revolves around a renowned actress, Elisabet Vogler, played by Liv Ullmann, who suddenly stops speaking. She is cared for…

Set against the backdrop of the Algerian War of Independence, this gripping film meticulously chronicles the intense urban warfare between Algerian insurgents and French colonial forces. Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo,…

In this 1966 film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi, played by Shintaro Katsu, embarks on a spiritual journey that quickly turns into a quest for justice….

In this 1966 thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the story follows an American physicist, played by Paul Newman, who travels to East Germany during the Cold War. Accompanied by his…

In this 1966 Japanese film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, a man disfigured in an industrial accident receives a lifelike mask to conceal his scars, leading him to explore themes of…

In this intense drama directed by Mike Nichols, the story unfolds over the course of a single evening as an older couple, played by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, invite…

A man and a woman meet by accident on a Sunday evening at their childrens’ boarding school. Slowly, they reveal themselves to each other, finding that each is a widow.

In this 1966 film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, the blind swordsman Zatoichi, played by the iconic Shintaro Katsu, embarks on a journey that tests his moral compass and fighting prowess….

On Christmas Eve, a man embarks on an otherworldly quest to find a woman named Eva.

In this classic Spaghetti Western, a mysterious gunslinger, played by Franco Nero, arrives in a desolate town caught in the crossfire between two warring factions. As he drags a coffin…

Two bounty hunters are in pursuit of ”El Indio,” one of the most wanted fugitives in the western territories, and his gang.

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown…

In this 1965 film, the legendary blind swordsman, Zatoichi, finds himself entangled in a complex web of intrigue and deception as he crosses paths with a mysterious chess expert during…

Set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and World War I, this epic film follows the life of Yuri Zhivago, a physician and poet, as he navigates the tumultuous…

In this gripping Cold War espionage thriller, Richard Burton delivers a powerful performance as Alec Leamas, a weary British intelligence officer tasked with one final mission. The film, directed by…

In this gripping survival drama directed by Robert Aldrich, a diverse group of men find themselves stranded in the unforgiving Sahara Desert after their cargo plane crashes. With limited resources…

Pierrot escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne, a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the run.

This harrowing docudrama, directed by Peter Watkins, presents a chilling portrayal of the potential aftermath of a nuclear attack on Britain. Through a blend of fictional narrative and documentary-style interviews,…

Set against the backdrop of a Japanese POW camp during World War II, this film explores the complex dynamics of survival and power among the prisoners. The story follows Corporal…

Set against the tense backdrop of the Cold War, this gripping naval drama follows the crew of a U.S. Navy destroyer as they engage in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with…

In this 1965 film directed by Kazuo Mori, the legendary blind swordsman, Zatoichi, finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and danger. Tasked with helping a man wrongfully…

Set in a small town in Slovakia during World War II, this poignant drama follows the story of a humble carpenter, Tóno Brtko, who is appointed as the “Aryan controller”…

Set in a British military prison in North Africa during World War II, this gripping drama explores the brutal conditions faced by soldiers who are imprisoned for various offenses. The…

Sly and dry intelligence agent, Harry Palmer is tasked with investigating British Intelligence security, and is soon enmeshed in a world of double-dealing, kidnap and murder when he finds a…

Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, this 1965 film offers a stark and realistic portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ, drawing directly from the Gospel of Matthew. The film is…

Set in 19th-century Japan, this film follows the journey of a young and arrogant doctor, Noboru Yasumoto, who is assigned to a rural clinic run by the enigmatic and compassionate…

The blind itinerant masseur and skilled swordsman, Zatoichi, finds himself near the village of his mentor, Hikonoichi, and decides to pay a visit. Upon arrival, he discovers that Hikonoichi has…

A tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music…

This 1965 film, directed by Orson Welles, is a unique adaptation of several of Shakespeare’s plays, focusing on the character of Sir John Falstaff. The narrative weaves together elements from…

In this 1965 film directed by Luis Buñuel, the story follows a devout ascetic named Simón who lives atop a pillar in the desert, seeking spiritual enlightenment and resisting various…

This 1964 Japanese anthology film, directed by Masaki Kobayashi, is a visually stunning adaptation of Lafcadio Hearn’s collection of Japanese ghost stories. The film is divided into four distinct segments,…

In this 1964 film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, the iconic blind swordsman, Zatoichi, finds himself embroiled in a conflict between a village and a corrupt government official. As he navigates…

While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are…

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Crete, this 1964 film follows the journey of an uptight English writer, Basil, who forms an unlikely friendship with the exuberant and free-spirited Zorba,…

Valdis Nulle, an eager and aspiring captain of the fishing vessel ‘Dzintars’, has his own ideas about fishing techniques, but the sea has its own set of rules. The collective…

A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society.

In this 1964 film directed by Kenji Misumi, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself on a journey to escort a baby to safety after its mother is tragically killed….

Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe…

In this tense Cold War thriller directed by Sidney Lumet, a technical malfunction sends American bombers on a mission to drop nuclear bombs on Moscow, leading to a high-stakes race…

Philip, a medical student, becomes enamored with Mildred, a waitress. Despite her flirtatious nature, they embark on a romantic relationship. However, upon learning of her repeated unfaithfulness, Philip decides to…

In this iconic Spaghetti Western, a mysterious drifter, played by Clint Eastwood, arrives in a small town torn apart by a power struggle between two rival families. With his cunning…

In this 1964 film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, the blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself embroiled in a conflict between rival gangs after being saved by a kind family. As he…

In this gripping psychological thriller directed by Bryan Forbes, a self-proclaimed medium, played by Kim Stanley, concocts a plan to gain fame by orchestrating a kidnapping with the help of…

Robert Morgan is the last man on earth, as far as he can tell. A plague killed everyone else on the planet several years ago. He was immune to it,…

In this 1964 film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi, played by Shintaro Katsu, finds himself embroiled in a complex tale of deception and greed. The story…

Set in the tumultuous 12th century, this historical drama explores the complex relationship between King Henry II and his close friend Thomas Becket, who is appointed as the Archbishop of…

This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother’s chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy’s return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.

Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, two impoverished peasants deeply in love, find their romance thwarted by the malevolent Don Rodrigo, who harbors a secret affection for Lucia. Forced to flee…

In this 1964 Japanese film, a schoolteacher and amateur entomologist finds himself trapped in a remote desert village, where he is forced to assist a woman in her endless task…

In this gripping political thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, tensions rise as a charismatic U.S. military leader plots to overthrow the President, who has just signed a controversial nuclear disarmament…

In this satirical masterpiece directed by Stanley Kubrick, the world teeters on the brink of nuclear disaster due to a deranged general’s actions. The film cleverly explores the absurdity of…

In this 1963 film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conflict as he travels through the Japanese countryside. The story follows…

This European-produced Western, inspired by Friedrich Gerstäcker’s novel, unfolds in a 19th-century town along the Mississippi River. The region is terrorized by a band of pirates led by the notorious…

In this 1963 film, the blind swordsman and masseur finds himself embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and danger as he navigates the challenges of being a fugitive. The…

Set during World War II, this classic film follows a group of Allied prisoners of war as they plan a daring escape from a German POW camp. The ensemble cast…

As Garibaldi’s troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life. Proud but pragmatic Prince Don Fabrizio Salina allows his war hero nephew, Tancredi, to marry Angelica, the beautiful daughter of gauche, bourgeois Don Calogero, in order to maintain the family’s accustomed level of comfort and political clout.

In this suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, a series of unexplained and increasingly violent bird attacks plague the residents of a small coastal town. The story follows Melanie Daniels,…

In this 1963 film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, the story follows the blind swordsman and masseur, Zatoichi, portrayed by Shintaro Katsu, as he returns to his hometown seeking peace and…

This gripping 1963 film, directed by Akira Kurosawa, masterfully blends elements of crime and drama as it explores the moral dilemmas faced by a wealthy executive, played by Toshiro Mifune,…

The inaugural Sultan of Egypt and Syria spearheads the Muslim military efforts to repel the European Christian invaders during the Third Crusade.

Federico Fellini’s 1963 film is a masterful exploration of a director’s creative and personal crisis, blending reality and fantasy in a visually stunning narrative. The story follows Guido Anselmi, a…

Set against the gritty backdrop of Northern England, this film follows the tumultuous life of Frank Machin, a coal miner turned professional rugby player, portrayed by Richard Harris in a…

The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence’s mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic…

Set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1930s Alabama, this film follows the story of a young girl named Scout Finch and her brother Jem as they navigate the complexities…

In this 1962 film adaptation of Franz Kafka’s novel, a man named Josef K. finds himself inexplicably arrested and entangled in a bewildering legal system. As he navigates the surreal…

In this animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, the bumbling yet endearing Mister Magoo takes on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. As the story unfolds, Scrooge is visited by…

In this gripping Cold War thriller, a former Korean War POW, played by Frank Sinatra, begins to suspect that his fellow soldier, Raymond Shaw, portrayed by Laurence Harvey, has been…

In this psychological thriller directed by Robert Aldrich, two aging sisters, both former actresses, live in a decaying Hollywood mansion. The film stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, whose real-life…

The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of…

In this gripping drama, Anthony Quinn delivers a powerful performance as a washed-up boxer facing the end of his career. With the support of his loyal trainer, played by Mickey…

In this 1962 film, the blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and danger as he returns to a town he once knew. The story…

Directed by Tony Richardson, this 1962 British film explores the life of a rebellious young man, Colin Smith, portrayed by Tom Courtenay, who finds solace in long-distance running while serving…

This 1962 French film, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, follows the life of Nana, a young Parisian woman portrayed by Anna Karina, as she navigates her aspirations and struggles. The narrative…

Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.