Showing posts with label king. Show all posts
Showing posts with label king. Show all posts
November 23, 2018
The Lion King (2019) Trailer
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2010's,
2019,
Adventure,
cgi animation,
Donald Glover,
Drama,
Family,
Jeff Nathanson,
Jon Favreau,
Keegan-Michael Key,
king,
lion,
pumbaa character,
Seth Rogen,
The Lion King,
timon character
September 28, 2015
King John (1899)
King John
King John is the title of the earliest known example of any film based on Shakespeare, a very short silent film made in black and white in 1899.
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The first known movie of a William Shakespeare work. Only this one of the four scenes survives -- King John's death. Alternate title: Beerbohm Tree, the Great English Actor.
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1890's,
1899,
Charles Sefton,
Dora Tulloch,
Drama,
earl,
Herbert Beerbohm Tree,
history play,
king,
King John,
prince,
Short,
sixteenth century,
Walter Pfeffer Dando,
William K.L. Dickson,
William Shakespeare
May 14, 2015
Super Mario Bros. (1993) Trailer
Super Mario Bros.
A Bright, Clamorous Extravaganza!
Super Mario Bros. is a 1993 American science fiction fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel.
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1990's,
1993,
Adventure,
Annabel Jankel,
based on video game,
Bob Hoskins,
Comedy,
Dennis Hopper,
Dinosaur,
Family,
John Leguizamo,
king,
mario,
Parker Bennett,
plumber,
Rocky Morton,
Super Mario Bros.,
Terry Runte
April 28, 2015
Ironclad (2011) Trailer
Ironclad
Heavy metal goes medieval
Ironclad is a 2011 adventure film directed by Jonathan English. Written by English and Erick Kastel, based on a screenplay by Stephen McDool, the cast includes James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Vladimir Kulich, Mackenzie Crook, Jason Flemyng, Derek Jacobi and Kate Mara.
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In 13th-century England, a small group of Knights Templar fight to defend Rochester Castle against the tyrannical King John.
February 09, 2015
Alexander the Great (1956) Trailer
Alexander the Great
Conqueror of conquerors! Spectacle of spectacles! The colossus of motion pictures!
Alexander the Great is a 1956 American sword-and-sandal epic film about the life of Macedonian general and king Alexander the Great, written, directed and produced by Robert Rossen with Gordon S. Griffith as executive producer.
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Alexander the Great was a fierce military commander who led huge armies into battle without a single defeat; a magnificent warrior who many believed was part god - this was Alexander the Great (Richard Burton), the legendary Greek hero hailed by his countrymen as "The King of Kings".
February 01, 2015
King of Kings (1961) Trailer
King of Kings
The most exciting human drama the screen has ever told. A story of the Christ, His life, His deeds, the inspiration of His spoken words.
King of Kings is a 1961 American biblical epic film made by Samuel Bronston Productions and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
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1960's,
1961,
Biography,
Drama,
History,
Hurd Hatfield,
Jeffrey Hunter,
john the baptist,
king,
king herod,
King of Kings,
Miracle,
Nicholas Ray,
Philip Yordan,
resurrection,
Siobhan McKenna
January 29, 2015
Masquerade (2012) Trailer
Gwanghae, Wangyidoen namja
The kingdom in the hand of a layman for 15 days.
Masquerade (Hangul: 광해: 왕이 된 남자; hanja: 光海: 王이 된 男子; RR: Gwanghae: Wang-i Doen Namja; lit. Gwanghae: The Man Who Became King) is a 2012 South Korean historical film starring Lee Byung-hun in dual roles as the bizarre King Gwanghae and the humble acrobat Ha-sun, who stands in for the monarch when he faces the threat of being poisoned.
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Amid national chaos and fear for his life, tyrannical King Gwanghae orders his trusted councilor Heo Kyun to find a royal body double. He hires Ha-seon, a peasant mimic who bears a perfect resemblance to the King. When King Gwanghae collapses from a mysterious poison, Ha-seon reluctantly becomes a King. He must follow his conscience to save his country from collapse, avoid assassination, and pull off the biggest masquerade in history. K Written by CJ Entertainment
A Royal Affair (2012) Trailer
En kongelig affære
Their love affair would divide a nation.
A Royal Affair (Danish: En kongelig affære) is a 2012 historical drama film directed by Nikolaj Arcel, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander and Mikkel Følsgaard.
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Denmark, 1766, and Caroline Mathilde is married to the mad and politically ineffectual King Christian VII. Ignored by the wild King who chooses to live scandalously, Caroline grows accustomed to a quiet existence in oppressed Copenhagen. When the King returns from a tour of Europe accompanied by Struensee, his new personal physician, Queen Caroline finds an unexpected ally within the kingdom. The attraction between the two is initially one of shared ideals and philosophy, but it soon turns into a passionate and clandestine affair.
Committed to the ideals of the Enlightenment that are banned in Denmark, Struensee convinces the King to assert his previously untapped power to remove the conservative political council and implement drastic changes to Danish society. As the Court plot their return to power and the downfall of the Queen and Struensee, the consequences of their affair are made clear and the entire nation will be changed forever.
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2010's,
2012,
A Royal Affair,
Alicia Vikander,
Bodil Steensen-Leth,
denmark,
Drama,
enlightenment,
History,
infidelity,
king,
Mads Mikkelsen,
Mikkel Boe,
Nikolaj Arcel,
queen,
Rasmus Heisterberg,
Romance
January 18, 2015
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) Trailer
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The circle of life continues...
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (later retitled The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride) is a 1998 American direct-to-video animated musical romantic comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Animation Australia in October 27, 1998 by Walt Disney Home Video (aka Buena Vista Home Entertainment).
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Simba and Nala have a daughter, Kiara. Timon and Pumbaa are assigned to be her babysitters, but she easily escapes their care and ventures into the forbidden lands. There she meets a lion cub named Kovu and they become friends. What she and her parents do not know is that Kovu is the son of Zira - a banished follower of the now-dead Scar. She plans to raise Kovu to overthrow Simba and become the king of the Pride Lands. This tests not only Kiara and Kovu's relationship as they mature, but Simba's relationship with his daughter. Written by Rori Stevens
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1990's,
1998,
Adventure,
Animation,
Cindy Marcus,
Darrell Rooney,
Family,
feud,
Flip Kobler,
king,
lion,
Matthew Broderick,
Musical,
Neve Campbell,
Rob LaDuca,
Romance,
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
January 09, 2015
Tower of London (1939) Scene
Tower of London
Tower of London is a 1939 black-and-white historical film and quasi-horror film released by Universal Pictures and directed by Rowland V. Lee. It stars Basil Rathbone as the future Richard III of England, and Boris Karloff as his fictitious club-footed executioner Mord.
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In the 15th century Richard Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother King Edward IV of England. As each murder is accomplished he takes particular delight in removing small figurines, each resembling one of the successors, from a throne-room dollhouse, until he alone remains. After the death of Edward he becomes Richard III, King of England, and need only defeat the exiled Henry Tudor to retain power.
Written by Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>
December 20, 2014
Krull (1983) Trailer
Krull
A world light-years beyond your imagination.
Krull is a 1983 British-American heroic fantasy-science fiction film directed by Peter Yates and starring Ken Marshall and Lysette Anthony.
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From the sky will come the Black Fortress. From the Fortress will come the Slayers to devour the planet of Krull. Then shall a girl of ancient name become queen...she shall choose a king...and together they shall rule the planet. And their son shall rule the galaxy.Written by Stanford Sherman
November 20, 2014
The Last Unicorn (1982) Trailer
The Last Unicorn
A Treasured Fantasy Classic of Incomparable Charm!
The Last Unicorn is a 1982 American animated fantasy film directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr. and featuring the voices of Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, and Mia Farrow as the Unicorn.
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This animated treasure is the story of the last remaining unicorn who sets out on an extraordinary quest in the hope that she will find another unicorn somewhere in the world. Along the way she meets a colorful cast of characters, including a bumbling wizard who magically transforms her into a beautiful damsel. When a handsome prince falls in love with her, he challenges the evil foe who holds her captive. But the task proves harder than imagined, and the unicorn soon discovers that real magic comes from believing in the impossible.
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1980's,
1982,
Angela Lansbury,
Animation,
Arthur Rankin Jr.,
castle,
evil king,
Family,
Fantasy,
Jeff Bridges,
Jules Bass,
king,
magician,
Mia Farrow,
Peter S. Beagle,
The Last Unicorn,
unicorn
November 16, 2014
The Lady and the Bandit (1951) Trailer
The Lady and the Bandit
Filmed On The Roads He Ruled... The Love Story of the greatest Highwayman of them all!
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While escaping from the police, English highwayman Dick Turpin meets Joyce Greene. They marry and Turpin settles down to respectability until his mother-in-law discovers he is the famous outlaw. He resumes his old calling along with Tom King and uncovers evidence that proves his arch-enemy, Lord Willoughby, is plotting against King George. He is betrayed by Cecile, a jealous accomplice, and to protect his wife, Turpin rides the 200 miles from London to York. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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1950's,
1951,
Adventure,
Biography,
dick turpin,
Duncan Renaldo,
Jack DeWitt,
king,
Louis Hayward,
mother in law,
outlaw,
Patricia Medina,
police,
Ralph Murphy,
Romance,
Suzanne Dalbert,
The Lady and the Bandit
Beowulf & Grendel (2005) Trailer
Beowulf & Grendel
Beneath The Legend Lies The Tale.
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The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster. The monster, Grendel, is not a creature of mythic powers, but one of flesh and blood - immense flesh and raging blood, driven by a vengeance from being wronged, while Beowulf, a victorious soldier in his own right, has become increasingly troubled by the hero-myth rising up around his exploits. Beowulf's willingness to kill on behalf of Hrothgar wavers when it becomes clear that the King is more responsible for the troll's rampages than was first apparent. As a soldier, Beowulf is unaccustomed to hesitating. His relationship with the mesmerizing witch, Selma, creates deeper confusion. Swinging his sword at a great, stinking beast is no longer such a simple act. The story is set in barbarous Northern Europe where the reign... Written by Roundstone Communications
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2000's,
2005,
Action,
Adventure,
Andrew Rai Berzins,
battle,
Beowulf,
Beowulf & Grendel,
Drama,
Fantasy,
Hringur Ingvarsson,
king,
Spencer Wilding,
Stellan Skarsgård,
Sturla Gunnarsson,
sword,
troll
November 09, 2014
Anna and the King of Siam (1946) Trailer
Anna and the King of Siam
Anna and the King of Siam is a 1946 drama film directed by John Cromwell.
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In 1862, young English widow Anna Owens accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam. On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate. The king respects Anna for standing up to him, though this appalls his courtiers. In due course, she becomes the king's confidant and diplomatic advisor; their relationship endures through many trials.
Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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1940's,
1946,
19th century,
Anna and the King of Siam,
Biography,
children,
Drama,
Irene Dunne,
John Cromwell,
king,
Linda Darnell,
Rex Harrison,
Romance,
Sally Benson,
siam,
Talbot Jennings,
widow
November 04, 2014
November 02, 2014
His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)
His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz
The Oz Film Company presents L. Frank Baum's famous comedy
His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz is a 1914 film, directed by J. Farrell MacDonald and written and produced by L. Frank Baum. It stars Violet MacMillan, Frank Moore, Vivian Reed, Todd Wright, Pierre Couderc, and Fred Woodward.
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A wicked king has taken over the Emerald City, and wants his daughter, Princess Gloria, to marry the horrid courtier Googly-Goo, though she loves Pon, the Gardener's Boy. The camera now follows two farmers placing a Scarecrow upon a pole in a cornfield. Meanwhile, Pon rescues a Kansas girl named Dorothy from the evil witch Mombi, to whom Princess Gloria has been taken by King Krewl to freeze her heart so she will no longer love Pon. An Indian princess conducts a ceremony to bring the Scarecrow to life. Pon rescues the cold-hearted princess and they flee in search of help, discovering the Scarecrow (who promptly falls in love with the princess) and Button-Bright, a lost boy from America. They come to the castle of the Tin Emperor, Nick Chopper, and after oiling him, he falls in love with Gloria. After a bit of a chase aided by the Sawhorse and the Wizard, Mombi turns Pon into a Kangaroo, and a slew of Fred Woodward's animals battle it out.Written by Scott Hutchins <scottandrewh@home.com>
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1910's,
1914,
Adventure,
Comedy,
Family,
Fantasy,
Frank Moore,
full movie,
Girl,
His Majesty,
J. Farrell MacDonald,
king,
L. Frank Baum,
Love,
Pierre Couderc,
princess,
scarecrow,
the Scarecrow of Oz,
Violet MacMillan
October 29, 2014
Forbidden Zone (1980) Trailer
Forbidden Zone
A chaotic musical fantasy.
Forbidden Zone is a 1980 musical comedy film based upon the stage performances
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A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When Frenchy slips through the door, King Fausto falls in love with her. The jealous Queen Doris takes Frenchy prisoner, and it is up to the Hercules family and friend Squeezit Henderson to rescue her.Written by Scott Murdock <scottm@kc.grapevine.com>
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1980,
1980's,
another dimension,
basement,
Comedy,
concubine,
Fantasy,
Forbidden Zone,
french,
Gisele Lindley,
Hervé Villechaize,
king,
Musical,
Richard Elfman,
Susan Tyrrell,
Trailer
October 27, 2014
The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella (1976) Trailer
The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella
You'll forget every other love story you ever saw . . . or sang to.
The Slipper and the Rose is a 1976 British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella.
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In the tiny kingdom of Euphrania, the King and his court are most anxious to get Prince Edward wed. But Edward wants to marry for love. Meanwhile, young Cinderella finds life drastically altered with her father's death as she's forced to be a servant in her own house. But a cheery fairy godmother helps her with her impossible tasks, and even gets her to take an evening out at the King's bride-finding ball. But when the magic wears off, and the prince with shoe-in-hand searches for Cinderella and finds her, what is going to happen to Euphrania without the needed marriage alliance to prevent war?
Written by Kathy Li
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1970's,
1976,
Adventure,
Bryan Forbes,
Cinderella,
fairy godmother,
Family,
Fantasy,
Gemma Craven,
king,
magic,
Margaret Lockwood,
Michael Hordern,
Musical,
prince,
Robert B. Sherman,
Romance,
The Slipper and the Rose
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