Classic Movies - Historical Epics and Hollywood at War
If you're looking for the great sword-and-sandal epics of ancient Greece and Rome, wartime romance or the blood, guts and glory of classic war films, this is the place. Classic old movies about history, wartime, and global conflicts.
'Stalag 17' - Suspicion in a POW Camp
A compelling study of human nature set in a WWII POW camp, 'Stalag 17' is also a sly dig at the red-baiting of the communist era. Billy Wilder directed William Holden to a Oscar for his cynical performance as the outsider in 'Stalag 17.'
A compelling study of human nature set in a WWII POW camp, 'Stalag 17' is also a sly dig at the red-baiting of the communist era. Billy Wilder directed William Holden to a Oscar for his cynical performance as the outsider in 'Stalag 17.'
'Gone With the Wind' - A Civil War Epic
A sweeping movie about the Old South, the Civil War and the adventures of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler, 'Gone With the Wind' is the epitome of a star-studded Hollywood blockbuster based on a best-selling novel. A soap opera, a period piece, a costume drama and a Civil War epic all rolled into one of the most famous films of all time.
A sweeping movie about the Old South, the Civil War and the adventures of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler, 'Gone With the Wind' is the epitome of a star-studded Hollywood blockbuster based on a best-selling novel. A soap opera, a period piece, a costume drama and a Civil War epic all rolled into one of the most famous films of all time.
'Casablanca' - Bogart and Bergman in a Timeless Romance
'Casablanca' is the movie on just about every "top ten" list in the known galaxy. With Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in a great romance, it's a thrilling wartime drama with an unforgettable ensemble cast. Play it again, Sam!
'Casablanca' is the movie on just about every "top ten" list in the known galaxy. With Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in a great romance, it's a thrilling wartime drama with an unforgettable ensemble cast. Play it again, Sam!
'The African Queen' - The Little Boat That Could
'The African Queen' is the only screen pairing of Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, a rip-roaring adventure movie and love story. Director John Huston's sweeping film pits English spinster Hepburn, scruffy Canadian expat Bogart and their plucky boat, the African Queen, against the Germans in WWI.
'The African Queen' is the only screen pairing of Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, a rip-roaring adventure movie and love story. Director John Huston's sweeping film pits English spinster Hepburn, scruffy Canadian expat Bogart and their plucky boat, the African Queen, against the Germans in WWI.
'Ben Hur' - Sweeping Historical Saga
One of the greatest sword-and-sandal epics ever filmed, 'Ben Hur' stars Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins and Stephen Boyd in a magnificent, thrilling story of the Roman Empire and the birth of Christ. 'Ben Hur' - they just don't make 'em like this anymore.
One of the greatest sword-and-sandal epics ever filmed, 'Ben Hur' stars Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins and Stephen Boyd in a magnificent, thrilling story of the Roman Empire and the birth of Christ. 'Ben Hur' - they just don't make 'em like this anymore.
'Sergeant York' - A Classic Biopic
A sharp-shooting pacifist from the backwoods of Tennessee becomes an unlikely war hero in the true story of 'Sergeant York' and his courage in WWI. A great classic movie starring Gary Cooper wrestling with duty to God and country.
A sharp-shooting pacifist from the backwoods of Tennessee becomes an unlikely war hero in the true story of 'Sergeant York' and his courage in WWI. A great classic movie starring Gary Cooper wrestling with duty to God and country.
'Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'
The funniest movie ever made about global nuclear destruction. Peter Sellers plays three roles, including the bizarre 'Dr. Strangelove,' in Stanley Kubrick's classic black comedy of Cold War military machismo and political blundering.
The funniest movie ever made about global nuclear destruction. Peter Sellers plays three roles, including the bizarre 'Dr. Strangelove,' in Stanley Kubrick's classic black comedy of Cold War military machismo and political blundering.
'The Searchers' - John Wayne's Finest Role
'The Searchers' is a classic American western, with John Wayne searching for a kidnapped niece in a bitter battle with a Comanche tribe across the wild scenery of Utah's Mounument Valley. Thought by many to be the first film to take on the racism underlying the culture clash between Indians and settlers on the frontier.
'The Searchers' is a classic American western, with John Wayne searching for a kidnapped niece in a bitter battle with a Comanche tribe across the wild scenery of Utah's Mounument Valley. Thought by many to be the first film to take on the racism underlying the culture clash between Indians and settlers on the frontier.
Patton Speaks
It's a war movie, it's an epic, it's a biography, and it's fine, fine movie-making. It's 'Patton,' with a bravura performance by George C. Scott. To get a taste of the movie's opening lines, check out the legendary WWII general's speech to his troops. Then get the movie and watch it!
It's a war movie, it's an epic, it's a biography, and it's fine, fine movie-making. It's 'Patton,' with a bravura performance by George C. Scott. To get a taste of the movie's opening lines, check out the legendary WWII general's speech to his troops. Then get the movie and watch it!
The Real 'Bridge on the River Kwai'
'The Bridge on the River Kwai' wasn't just an epic war movie. It was based on the real story of the construction of the Thai-Burma railway during WWII, and the 16,000 POWs and 80,000 Asian workers who lost their lives building it. Watch the movie, and then see these amazing interviews with a real POW who lived it.
'The Bridge on the River Kwai' wasn't just an epic war movie. It was based on the real story of the construction of the Thai-Burma railway during WWII, and the 16,000 POWs and 80,000 Asian workers who lost their lives building it. Watch the movie, and then see these amazing interviews with a real POW who lived it.
'Call of Duty 3' enlists classic war movies
A new video game takes its cues from classic war movies like 'The Longest Day' and 'A Bridge Too Far', reports USA Today. The classic films inspired the game "Call of Duty 3" the latest in a series of popular war games with movie-quality sound.
A new video game takes its cues from classic war movies like 'The Longest Day' and 'A Bridge Too Far', reports USA Today. The classic films inspired the game "Call of Duty 3" the latest in a series of popular war games with movie-quality sound.