Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "1820s"

51. The Skin of Sorrow (2010 TV Movie)

98 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A naive young man and his deal with the devil.

Director: Alain Berliner | Stars: Thomas Coumans, Annabelle Hettmann, Julien Honoré, Mylène Jampanoï

Votes: 661

52. Louis van Beethoven (2020 TV Movie)

120 min | Biography, Drama, History

This lavish historical drama illuminates the story of the world-famous composer from different perspectives.

Director: Niki Stein | Stars: Tobias Moretti, Colin Pütz, Anselm Bresgott, Ulrich Noethen

Votes: 693

53. The Gorgeous Hussy (1936)

Passed | 103 min | Drama, History

President Andrew Jackson's friendship with an innkeeper's daughter spells trouble for them both.

Director: Clarence Brown | Stars: Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone

Votes: 1,376 | Gross: $1.46M

54. A Heavenly Vintage (2009)

R | 121 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

In 19th century France, a peasant winemaker endeavors to create the perfect vintage.

Director: Niki Caro | Stars: Jérémie Renier, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Vania Vilers, Eric Godon

Votes: 985

55. Effigy: Poison and the City (2019)

85 min | Crime, History

1828 in the German port city of Bremen: A female law clerk tries to prove her worth during the investigation of a series of poisonings.

Director: Udo Flohr | Stars: Suzan Anbeh, Elisa Thiemann, Christoph Gottschalch, Roland Jankowsky

Votes: 2,188

56. Union of Salvation (2019)

136 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A group of officers of the Russian Imperial Guard prepare a revolt in December 1825, when about 3,000 officers and soldiers refused to swear allegiance to the new tsar.

Director: Andrey Kravchuk | Stars: Sergey Agafonov, Yuriy Baturin, Klim Berdinskiy, Rostislav Bershauer

Votes: 1,610

57. Buckskin (2021)

80 min | Action, Western

Set in 1820, a Texan fur trapper journeys into the mysterious Buckskin woods in the hopes of saving a lost young boy.

Director: Brett Bentman | Stars: Tom Zembrod, Robert Keith, Blaze Freeman, Corey Cannon

Votes: 484

58. Papaflessas (1971)

130 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

Under the Ottomans' reign of terror in early-1820s Greece, Papaflessas played a key role in the nation's uprising to gain its independence, until his heroic fall against the tyrants' brutal multitudes, on May 20, 1825.

Director: Errikos Andreou | Stars: Dimitris Papamichael, Alekos Alexandrakis, Angelos Antonopoulos, Katia Dandoulaki

Votes: 924

59. Eugénie Grandet (2021)

103 min | Drama

Felix Grandet reigns supreme in his modest house in Saumur where his wife and daughter Eugenie lead a distraction-free existence. Extremely avaricious, he does not take a favorable view of ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Dugain | Stars: Joséphine Japy, Olivier Gourmet, Valérie Bonneton, César Domboy

Votes: 355

60. The Duchess of Langeais (2007)

Unrated | 137 min | Drama, Music, Romance

In Majorca, in 1823, a French general, Armand de Montriveau, overhears a cloistered nun singing in a chapel; he insists on speaking to her. She is Antoinette, for five years he has searched... See full summary »

Director: Jacques Rivette | Stars: Jeanne Balibar, Guillaume Depardieu, Bulle Ogier, Michel Piccoli

Votes: 1,465 | Gross: $0.28M

61. Vendetta (1950)

Approved | 83 min | Crime, Drama

The daughter of a slain man pushes her brother toward vengeance in 19th-century Corsica.

Directors: Mel Ferrer, Stuart Heisler, Max Ophüls, Preston Sturges, Paul Weatherwax | Stars: Faith Domergue, George Dolenz, Donald Buka, Joseph Calleia

Votes: 132

62. Eugénie Grandet (1994 TV Movie)

90 min | Drama

When the daughter of the miserly cooper Grandet is up for marriage, both families Des Grassins and Cruchot want to marry their sons to her and her substantial dowry. But the girl shows more... See full summary »

Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe | Stars: Alexandra London, Jean Carmet, Dominique Labourier, Jean-Claude Adelin

Votes: 110

63. Old Goriot (2004 TV Movie)

111 min | Drama

A poor but ambitious young man arrives in Paris and settles down in the boarding house run by Madame Vauquer. He soon gets to know the guests: Victorine Taillefer, a young lady her rich ... See full summary »

Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe | Stars: Charles Aznavour, Tchéky Karyo, Malik Zidi, Nadia Barentin

Votes: 211

64. Barnum (1986 TV Movie)

90 min | Biography, Drama

The amazing biography of legendary circus impresario and unparalleled showman, P.T. Barnum.

Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Hanna Schygulla, John Roney, Sandor Raski

Votes: 237

65. Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil and the Presidency (2008 TV Movie)

114 min | Documentary, Biography

The complicated personality of America's seventh president is explored in detail in this two hour PBS documentary, leaving the viewer to decide whether the man should be celebrated for his ... See full summary »

Directors: Carl Byker, Mitch Wilson | Stars: Richard Blackett, Jamie Blaine, Kathryn Braund, Lawrence Bull Jr.

Votes: 38

66. Duel on the Mississippi (1955)

Approved | 72 min | Adventure, Western

In 1820 Louisiana, river pirates tangle with plantation owners while gambling-ship pirate queen Lili Scarlet falls in-love with planter André Tulane to the dismay of rival Hugo Marat, leader of the river pirates.

Director: William Castle | Stars: Lex Barker, Patricia Medina, Warren Stevens, Craig Stevens

Votes: 228

67. Brother Future (1991 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 103 min | Drama, History, Sci-Fi

A young street rapper is transported back in time to the pre-Civil War South, where he finds himself in the middle of a slave revolt.

Director: Roy Campanella II | Stars: Phill Lewis, Carl Lumbly, Michael Burgess, Akosua Busia

Votes: 228

68. A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion (1982)

90 min | Drama

Story of Denmark Vesey, who was raised as a slave but bought his freedom. He organized a plot to seize the city and free the black slaves, but this failed and he and others were hanged. Set in Charleston in 1822.

Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Mary Alice, Ned Beatty, James Bond III, Bernie Casey

Votes: 107

69. The Bridgeman (2002)

140 min | Drama, History

This epic story takes place between 1820 and 1860 during the Habsburg Monarchy, and portrays the life one of the greatest Hungarian aristocrats - Count Széchenyi - who was born with ... See full summary »

Director: Géza Bereményi | Stars: Károly Eperjes, Irina Lachina, Ervin Nagy, Can Togay

Votes: 993

70. The Erotomaniac Daimyo (1972)

89 min | Drama

Kiyohime, a daughter of Tokugawa Ienari is married-off to Tadateru Ogura, the lord of a Kyushu clan. However, the lord's sexual inexperience and Kiyohime's strict morals lead to significant... See full summary »

Director: Norifumi Suzuki | Stars: Audrey Cruise, Ryôko Ema, Kaya Hozumi, Sandra Julien

Votes: 133

71. Sati (1989)

140 min | Drama

Close to the holy River Ganga, an ancient tree provides shelter and comfort to Uma, a mute, orphan, Brahmin girl. Treated like a drudge by her cruel aunt, Uma is also cursed by a horoscope ... See full summary »

Director: Aparna Sen | Stars: Shabana Azmi, Arun Bannerjee, Kali Bannerjee, Pradip Mukherjee

Votes: 151

72. Manto Mavrogenous (1971)

95 min | Biography, Drama, History

As the war for the independence of Greece in the early-1820s rages on, the fervent patriot and fearless commander, Mando Mavrogenous, engages herself in an intense relationship with Prince Demetrios Ypsilantis.

Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Jenny Karezi, Petros Fyssoun, Alkis Giannakas, Eleni Erimou

Votes: 313

73. The First Vision (1976)

Not Rated | 15 min | Drama, Short

In 1820, 14 year-old Joseph Smith is confused about what church is true.

Director: David K. Jacobs | Stars: Stewart Petersen, Lethe Tatge, Francis L. Urry

Votes: 85

74. Young Chopin (1952)

Approved | 98 min | Biography, Drama, History

A story of the formative years in Chopin's life between 1825 and 1831, a time of social unrest throughout Europe, of rising nationalism, and of cries for reform. Chopin, an outstanding ... See full summary »

Director: Aleksander Ford | Stars: Czeslaw Wollejko, Zbigniew Lobodzinski, Józef Nieweglowski, Jerzy Duszynski

Votes: 83

75. Pere Goriot (1968– )

Eugène de Rastignac comes to Paris and finds lodging in the same boarding house as a former pasta maker, Père Goriot. While the other lodgers abuse Goriot, Eugène is symapthetic to the meek and mild Goriot.

Stars: Michael Goodliffe, Patsy Rowlands, Michael Bilton, David Weston

Votes: 7

76. El fusilamiento de Dorrego (1908)

Short, History

The director Mario Gallo made the first film with an argument from Argentina, although the opinions of scholars are not coincident as to their temporal order.

Director: Mario Gallo | Stars: Salvador Rosich, Eliseo Gutiérrez, Roberto Casaux

77. Gjest Baardsen (1939)

99 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime

In the poor Norway in the early 1800s Gjest Baardsen starts off like a Robin Hood, stealing from the rich, giving to the poor. Based on the real character which became the poor mans hero, and got lots of help to get away from the law.

Director: Tancred Ibsen | Stars: Alfred Maurstad, Vibeke Falk, Joachim Holst-Jensen, Lauritz Falk

Votes: 292

78. Exodos 1826: A Road of No Return (2017)

96 min | Adventure, Biography, History

Captain Mihos Floros returns to Samarina to gather more men and lead them to the besieged by the Ottomans, Missolonghi, in order to assist the fight of the resistance at General Makris' bastion.

Director: Vasilis Tsikaras | Stars: Dimitris Papadopoulos, Leonidas Kakouris, Maria Androutsou, Vasilis Tsikaras

Votes: 389

79. Caccia all'uomo (1948)

86 min | Drama

Jean Valjean, pursued through the years for a minor infraction by the implacable policeman Javert, attempts to create a life for himself and for his adopted daughter Cosette amid the ... See full summary »

Director: Riccardo Freda | Stars: Gino Cervi, Valentina Cortese, Hans Hinrich, Luigi Pavese

Votes: 169

80. Bitten: Victoria's Shadow (2001)

80 min | Horror

A young woman named Victoria is bitten by a vampire and is entombed in a mausoleum by her husband. 120 years later, her tomb is disturbed by two hoodlums. She then awakens and goes on a murderous rampage.

Director: Grant Austin Waldman | Stars: Brinke Stevens, Bill Rodd, Joe Schofield, Matt Oppy

Votes: 114

81. Tudor (1963)

139 min | Biography, Drama

Tudor Vladimirescu fights against the Ottoman Turkish domination of Romania and the social agitation ,his story includes the war between Russia and Turkey from 18o6 to 1812,for which he was decorated by the Russians.

Director: Lucian Bratu | Stars: Emanoil Petrut, George Vraca, Alexandru Giugaru, Lica Gheorghiu

Votes: 105

82. The Restoration (2004)

19 min | Short

14-year-old Joseph Smith lives in upstate New York in the early 19th century. His father is a Christian man of faith, but chooses not to attend church with his mother and siblings. Several ... See full summary »

Directors: T.C. Christensen, Gary Cook | Star: Dustin Harding

Votes: 49

83. November 1828 (1979)

140 min | Drama, War

A group of Javanese villagers are driven to revolt against the Dutch colonialists in this historical drama, which revolves around the themes of loyalty and treachery.

Director: Teguh Karya | Stars: Slamet Rahardjo, Rachmat Hidayat, Sardono W. Kusumo, El Manik

Votes: 218

84. Sonatas (1959)

103 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

"Ugly, Catholic and sentimental", Javier de Montenegro is best known for the noble title he holds: that of Marqués de Bradomín. Rid of dying on the gallows thanks to Captain Casares, ... See full summary »

Director: Juan Antonio Bardem | Stars: María Félix, Francisco Rabal, Aurora Bautista, Fernando Rey

Votes: 81

85. Wicked Duchess (1942)

99 min | Drama, Romance

The Duchess of Langeais, as beautiful as she is brilliant, is a woman who likes to seduce but who does not give in. Until the day when she falls in love with General de Montriveau, a cabal goes up against her.

Director: Jacques de Baroncelli | Stars: Edwige Feuillère, Pierre Richard-Willm, Aimé Clariond, Lise Delamare

Votes: 125

86. The Lame Devil (1948)

125 min | Biography, Drama, History

From the late 18th thru the early 19th century Talleyrand, known for his skill at compromise, serves 6 regimes.A George Arliss style vehicle gave Guitry, accused of opportunism during the Occupation, a chance to defend himself.

Director: Sacha Guitry | Stars: Sacha Guitry, Lana Marconi, Émile Drain, Henry Laverne

Votes: 289

87. Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold (2011)

PG | 102 min | Biography, Drama

Step into nineteenth-century New England and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

Director: Christian Vuissa | Stars: Matthew Bellows, Dalton Blaine, Alexis Boss, Sean Bott

Votes: 86

88. L'agonie des aigles (1922)

History

After the death of Napoleon, colonel Montaner plots to restore the Empire, but falls in love with Lise, a beautiful dancer.

Directors: Dominique Bernard-Deschamps, Julien Duvivier | Stars: Gaby Morlay, Gilbert Dalleu, Séverin-Mars, Maxime Desjardins

89. The Exodus from Missolonghi (1966)

85 min | Drama, History, War

The siege of the Turks against the Greeks and the heroic exit from Messolonghi. This film shows the heroism and sacrifice of the Greeks for their homeland and their freedom.

Director: Dimitris Doukas | Stars: Manos Katrakis, Anna Iasonidou, Daphne Skoura, Ilia Livykou

Votes: 25

90. La duchesse de Langeais (1995 TV Movie)

79 min | Drama

Told as a flashback, the story of the thwarted love of the Duchess de Langeais and the Marquis de Montriveau, when he comes to look for the Duchess in the convent where she hides, but also refuses to see him for reasons of religious faith.

Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe | Stars: Laure Duthilleul, Robin Renucci, Edwige Feuillère, Bernard Verley

Votes: 13

91. Maria Graham: Diary of a Residence in Chile (2014)

118 min | Biography, Drama, History

A true story of passion and political intrigue in early nineteenth century Chile, based on the memoirs of the intrepid travel writer, Maria Graham.

Director: Valeria Sarmiento | Stars: Daniel Guillón, Miriam Heard, Viviana Herrera, Sean O'Callaghan

Votes: 35

92. Le curé de Tours (1980 TV Movie)

105 min | Drama

Father Birotteau and Father Troubert, both of whom are priests at Tours, have separate lodgings in the house belonging to the crabby spinster Sophie Gamard in that city. Birotteau is an ... See full summary »

Director: Gabriel Axel | Stars: Jean Carmet, Michel Bouquet, Micheline Boudet, Reine Bartève

Votes: 26

93. Carmen (II) (1983)

109 min | Drama, Music

Spain 1820. It's meal time at the cigar factory. Carmen spends her break in the square. Close by is Don José cleaning his weapons.

Director: Claes Fellbom | Stars: Gunnel Bohman, Arild Helleland, Erling Larsen, Carmen Lucena

Votes: 14

94. Gag and Baggage (1952)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family

This "depicts" the development of the American railroad, in cartoon (kartune) form from 1829 into the 1950s. When it gets to the streamliner era, they bring out the bouncing-ball which ... See full summary »

Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer

Votes: 15

95. The Adventures of Robert Macaire (1925)

175 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Noted bandit Robert Macaire and his faithful assistant Bertrand arrive at a new town and begin to ply their trade. But will there affections for the women they love be their undoing?

Director: Jean Epstein | Stars: Jean Angelo, Suzanne Bianchetti, Marquisette Bosky, Lou Dovoyna

Votes: 79

96. La ferme des sept péchés (1949)

90 min | Biography, Drama, History

In 1825, Paul-Louis Courier, a Republican writer known for publishing pamphlets against the French monarchy, was killed in the farm where he had retired. Was it a political assassination or... See full summary »

Director: Jean Devaivre | Stars: Jacques Dumesnil, Claude Génia, Aimé Clariond, Pierre Renoir

Votes: 92

97. Der Polizeiminister 1759-1820 Joseph Fouché (1970 TV Movie)

93 min | Drama

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Director: Günter Gräwert | Stars: Ferdy Mayne, Wolfgang Büttner, Otto Kurth, Franz Rudnick

Votes: 9

98. The Real Treasure Island (2007)

60 min | Documentary, History

Did Robert Louis Stevenson base his immortal classic novel, Treasure Island, on actual events? A researcher postulates that not only did he, but Stevenson may have found the pirate treasure.

Director: Robert Krause | Stars: Sari Colt, Shawn Henry, David McCormick, Michael Pez

Votes: 10

99. The Secret of a Great Narrator (1972)

101 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Alexandre Dumas Sr. is a charming but poor young man who comes to Paris in the 1820s and enters the service of the king. He is hired as a scribe, and from the moment he picks up a pen for the first time, his fate is sealed.

Director: Karel Kachyna | Stars: Martin Stepánek, Petr Stepánek, Otakar Brousek, Jana Hlavácová

Votes: 40

100. The Three Witnesses (1968)

30 min | Drama, Short

In 1881 David Whitmer seeks the signature of Gen. Alexander W. Doniphan on an affidavit attesting to his honesty and integrity, with plans to have it published in the local paper (Richmond,... See full summary »

Director: Judge Whitaker | Stars: Duane Ryan, Sherwood Keith, Ron Frederickson, Zan Winn

Votes: 24