Category Archives: Biography

Al Capone: The Untouchable Legend

Posted on July 25, 2010 by admin

Al Capone: The Untouchable Legend is a new one-hour biography of the most notorious gangster in history. On January 17th, 1999, Al Capone would have celebrated his 100th birthday. His exploits in the early part of the century have inspired … Continue reading →

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Raging Bull (1980)

Posted on June 11, 2010 by admin

In 1964, an aging, overweight Jake LaMotta (Robert De Niro) practices a comedy routine. A flashback to 1941 shows his first loss in a major boxing match, against Jimmy Reeves. Jake’s brother Joey LaMotta (Joe Pesci) later discusses a potential … Continue reading →

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Lawrence of Arabia (film)

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

The film opens in 1935 with Lawrence (Peter O’Toole) as a civilian gearing up for a ride on his motorcycle at his home Clouds Hill. While riding his motorbike down a narrow English country lane, Lawrence is killed when he … Continue reading →

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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)

Posted on February 2, 2010 by admin

In 1412, a young girl called Jeanne is born in Domrémy, France. The times are hard: The Hunderd Years war with England has been going on since 1337, English knights and soldiers roam the country. Jeanne develops into a very … Continue reading →

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Men of Honor (2000)

Posted on December 13, 2009 by admin

Men of Honor (released in the UK as Men of Honour) is a 2000 drama film, starring Robert De Niro and Cuba Gooding, Jr. The film was directed by George Tillman, Jr. It is inspired by the true story of … Continue reading →

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