1776 1972  G, 141 min.
Genre: Family / Musical / Drama
Director: Peter H. Hunt
Cast: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Roy Poole, David Ford, Ronald Holgate, Ray Middleton, Blythe Danner, Donald Madden, John Cullum, William Hansen, Haward Caine, Virginia Vestoff, Emory Bass, Ralston Hill
Almost the entire cast of the popular Broadway musical is featured in this film about conflicts behind the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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All the President's Men 1976  PG, 139 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Cast: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, Hal Holbrook, Ned Beatty, Meredith Baxter, F. Murray Abraham, Stephen Collins, Penny Fuller, John McMartin, Robert Walden, Frank Wills
Based on the bestseller by Washington journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, this award-winning film tells the story of the Watergate break-in and the investigation that led to President Nixon's resignation. The screenplay adaptation by William Goldman won an Academy Award, as did Jason Robards for Best Supporting Actor. Nominations included Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actress (Jane Alexander).
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Born on the Fourth of July 1989  R, 144 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Oliver Stone
Cast: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Jerry Levine, Bryan Larkin, Frank Whaley, Stephen Baldwin, Tom Berenger, Dale Dye, Josh Evans, Jamie Talisman, Anne Bobby, Samantha Larkin, Richard Panebianco
Based on Vietnam Veteran Ron Kovic's best selling book, Tom Cruise plays the lead in this story that relates Kovic's experiences from all-American football hero to paraplegic, anti-war activist. Oliver Stone won the Best Director Academy Award, and nominations were received for Best Actor (Cruise) and Picture.
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The Crossing 2000  TV, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Harmon
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Sebastian Roche, Roger Rees, Steven McCarthy, John Henry Canavan, Ned Vukovic, David Ferry, Nigel Bennett, Karl Pruner, Duncan McLeod
Things didn't look good for the Continental Army six months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The British forces, which included the well-trained German Hessians, had control of Trenton, NJ, and were poised to seize Philadelphia. The Continental forces, under George Washington (Jeff Daniels), were near collapse from decimated men, disease, and shortage of supplies. Against the recommendations of most of his Generals, Washington decided to make a sneak attack on Trenton on Christmas day. To do this, he and his troops had to cross the Delaware River while the river was freezing during a cold storm. The ensuing battle became a turning point of the war. Made for cable TV.
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Felicity: An American Girl Adventure 2005 TV, 86 min.
Genre: Family / Drama
Director: Nadia Tass
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Marcia Gay Harden, Katie Henney, David Gardner, Kevin Zegers, Janine Theriault, Geza Kovacs, John Schneider, Robinne Fanfair, Lynne Griffin, Juliet Holland-Rose, Eulala Scheel
The story of Felicity (Shailene Woodley) takes place in Virginia in the year 1775–just before the American Revolution. Felicity's family is being torn apart because her grandfather (David Gardner) is a Loyalist, and her father (John Schneider) is a Patriot. As an animal lover, Felicity is also very upset that the beautiful mare Penny, who has captured her heart, is being abused by the owner. As Felicity is pulled in two different directions between independence and loyalty, she learns just how important love is. (Review by LW)
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 Glory 1989   R, 122 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edward Zwick
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Jihmi Kennedy, Andre Braugher, Jay O. Sanders, Donovan Leitch, Bob Gunton, Cliff De Young, John Finn, JD Cullum, Alan North, RonReaco Lee
This story centers on the 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first Black unit, led by Col. Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick), that fought in the Civil War. The film won three Academy Awards including the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Denzel Washington for his role as Private Trip. 1 User Review
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 Independence Day 1996  PG-13, 145 min.
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Harry Connick Jr., Robert Loggia, Randy Quaid, Harvey Fierstein, Vivica A. Fox, James Rebhorn, Adam Baldwin, Brent Spiner, Margaret Colin
Gigantic spacecrafts enter the Earth's atmosphere with the mission of destroying the planet. The American President Thomas J. Whitmore (Bill Pullman) rallies the countries of the world to participate in a joint venture against the threatening aliens. Now the Capitol and White House have been destroyed by the aliens, fighter pilot Captain Steven Hiller (Will Smith) and his squadron attack the aliens, and the adventures begin. 2 User Reviews
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The Madness of King George 1994 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Cast: Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Julian Wadham, Rupert Everett, Amanda Donohoe, Rupert Graves, Ian Holm, John Wood, Jim Carter, Anthony Calf
King George III (Nigel Hawthorne) not only lost his mind, he also lost the United States when it won its independence. This film is delightful and a must-see for all history buffs who will enjoy watching as George's own son, the Prince of Wales (Rupert Everett), makes a power play for the throne. The film won an Academy Award for Art Direction and was nominated for three others, including Actor and Supporting Actress (Mirren).
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Movie Quick Pick
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1. 1776 (1972)
2. All the President's Men (1976)
3. The Battle of Algiers (1965)
4. Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
5. The Crossing (2000)
6. Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005)
7. Glory (1989)
8. Independence Day (1996)
9. Johnny Tremain (1957)
10. The Madness of King George (1994)
11. The Music Man (1962)
12. National Treasure (2004)
13. The Patriot (2000)
14. The Spirit of '76 (1990)
15. Stars and Stripes Forever (1952)
16. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
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