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What is your favorite movie about a historical figure?

posted 3 years ago by 102000 (6130)
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Mine is Anne of the Thousand Days.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (20448) 3 years ago

The first one that comes to my mind is Cleopatra (1963). I just love the cast and the major production it is.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

hmmph...

my real answer is 'superstar: the karen carpenter story.'

but that's probably not what you meant by a historical figure....

so let's say... the passion of joan of arc. that's the only film on my top 100 that's based in history, i guess.

[–] beantown23 (1438) 3 years ago

The first one that came to mind was The Buddy Holly Story but another voice in my head is pulling for The Right Stuff.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (71785) 3 years ago

There are a few but Walk The Line and Patton are two stand outs

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

patton
spartacus
schinder's list
downfall
gandhi
barrabas

[–] Mrmojo4700 (20448) 3 years ago

Downfall is a great choice.

[–] jonathan_k80 (6436) 3 years ago

Even though it's loaded with inaccuracies and conspiracy theories regarding the animosity between Salieri and Mozart (there was none), my favorite is Amadeus (1984). The costuming and scenery really give the viewer a feeling for the era.

[–] GreenGoblinsOck8 (7402) 3 years ago

Not exactly that, but Gettysburg.

[–] spacecomedy (1961) 3 years ago

Lincoln (2012) was also a great film. For me, Daniel Day-Lewis totally captured Lincoln.

[–] sslssg (27770) 3 years ago

The Runaways (not sure how historical you want to get)
Amadeus
Immortal Beloved
Young Catherine (tv movie)
Nicholas and Alexandra