Historical Figure Movies

The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.

The life story of Vicente Miguel Carceller (1890-1940), a Spanish editor committed to freedom who, through his weekly magazine La Traca, connected...

TV movie biopic depicting the life, career, and family of comedian Ernie Kovacs.

An account of the troubled life of Richard Sorge (1895-1944), a Soviet spy of German origin who played a decisive role in the outcome of World War II.

A documentary on the former mayor of New York City, Ed Koch.

Biography of Edgar Allan Poe and the women in his life.

The adventurous and remarkable life of the US writer Jack London (1876-1916).

Pursued by 2,000 US soldiers and cavalry, Chief Joseph leads his tribe of 800 Nez Perce on a 1,700 mile journey across the West and towards Canada....

After Seonjo passes away, Prince Gwanghae ascends to the throne. But he indulges himself in dissolute orgies, neglecting his duties as the king....

Biography of a star and figure study : This fascinating portrait is for anyone who wants to know more about the man behind the mask. By the end of...

A historical drama about the life of Prince Yeonsan of Joseon,.

Everyone knows his name. The novels on the life and crimes of Hannibal Lecter are a worldwide phenomenon, and so are the movies and the TV show. Not...

Willie, a young Confederate soldier, joins forces with the bold and boisterous Lt. John Singleton Mosby and his notorious band of Civil War raiders....

A biographical film of Ben Hogan, from his start as a golf caddy to being considered one of golf's greatest players.

Norwegian researcher Petter Amundsen claims to have deciphered a secret code hidden in legendary playwright William Shakespeare's works that reveals...

Ka'iulani, a 19th-century Hawaiian princess, is raised in England but determined to maintain her people's independence from aggressive American...

An inaccurate retelling of the life of silent filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton.

September 11, 1898: The imperial family’s personal physician, Dr. Herman Widerhofer, is deeply shocked by the news that an anarchist has...

Long live the strike! Lucie Baud, one of the pioneers of the women's movement, went with creativity, fighting spirit and the power of singing against...

The life and loves of Coco Chanel who rose from the bottom with no family or financial support and became one of the most legendary creative icons.