Drama Movies

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 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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw…

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.

A sculptor and his partner plot to murder a wealthy young family member to seize his inheritance, but their scheme unravels unexpectedly.

This 1962 film, directed by John Frankenheimer, stars Burt Lancaster in a compelling portrayal of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who becomes a renowned ornithologist while serving a life sentence….

In this classic Western directed by Sam Peckinpah, two aging former lawmen, played by Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea, are hired to transport a shipment of gold from a remote…

In this 1962 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, a middle-aged literature professor becomes infatuated with a young girl, leading to a complex and controversial relationship. The movie stars James Mason,…

In this 1962 film, a rugged cowboy named Jack Burns, played by Kirk Douglas, finds himself at odds with the encroaching modern world as he attempts to break his friend…

In this powerful drama directed by Arthur Penn, the story follows the early life of Helen Keller, a young girl who is deaf and blind, and her determined teacher, Annie…

In this surrealist masterpiece directed by Luis Buñuel, a group of affluent guests find themselves inexplicably unable to leave a lavish dinner party. As their confinement stretches on, societal norms…

In this gripping short film directed by Robert Enrico, a Confederate sympathizer faces execution by hanging from a bridge during the American Civil War. As the noose tightens, the narrative…

In this classic Western, a U.S. senator returns to a small town for a funeral and recounts the story of his rise to prominence, which began with a confrontation with…

In this classic 1962 film directed by Kenji Misumi, the story follows a blind masseur and skilled swordsman who becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival gangs. The protagonist,…

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross – like Jesus – all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara’s church, in the state capital. Upon the recover of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé’s promise.

In this gripping thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson, a lawyer’s family is terrorized by a vengeful ex-convict recently released from prison. The film stars Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum,…

Set in the vibrant streets of Paris, this 1962 film follows a young singer named Cléo as she anxiously awaits the results of a medical test that could change her…

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, this 1962 French science fiction film explores themes of memory, time travel, and human connection through a series of haunting still images. The protagonist, a…

A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted.

In this 1961 film directed by Akira Kurosawa, a wandering and scruffy samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, finds himself entangled in a local clan’s power struggle. The samurai, known for…

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Germany, this gripping courtroom drama delves into the moral complexities of justice as it follows the trial of four German judges accused…

In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets compete with a rival gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans,…

In this intense psychological drama, a family retreats to a remote island, where the fragile mental state of the daughter, Karin, becomes increasingly apparent. As her condition deteriorates, the family…

Set in the 1920s, this poignant drama explores the intense and tumultuous relationship between two young lovers, Deanie and Bud, as they navigate societal expectations and personal desires. Starring Natalie…