Topic: 1920s

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Al Pacino · Robert De Niro · Diane Keaton · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Godfather: Part II (1974) delves into the ongoing chronicle of the Corleone family, as they expand their empire to Nevada and focus on the lucrative casino industry. Under the command of Michael, who becomes increasingly suspicious and ruthless, the...

Direction Sergio Leone

Cast Robert De Niro · James Woods · Elizabeth McGovern · Tuesday Weld

Synopsis Once Upon a Time in America (1984) follows the life of David "Noodles" Aaronson, portrayed by Robert DeNiro, who returns to New York City after years in seclusion, breaking his promise to never come back following the tragic deaths of...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Jack Lemmon · Tony Curtis · George Raft

Synopsis Some Like It Hot (1959) follows the escapades of two musicians, played by Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, who find themselves in a tight spot after accidentally witnessing a mob hit. To evade the wrath of the mafia, they disguise...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Kanu Bannerjee · Karuna Bannerjee · Pinaki Sengupta · Smaran Ghosal

Synopsis Aparajito (The Unvanquished) (1956) continues the narrative of Satyajit Ray's acclaimed trilogy, following the journey of Apu and his family as they relocate to the bustling city. The film delves into the vibrant urban landscape, presenting a rich tapestry of...

Direction Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Robert De Niro · Dominique Sanda · Stefania Sandrelli

Synopsis 1900 (Novecento) (1976) unfolds in the early 20th century in the rural landscapes of northern Italy. On the day Giuseppe Verdi passes away, two boys are born: one to a wealthy landowner and the other to a humble farmworker. Their...

Direction Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cast Henrik Malberg · Emil Hass Christensen · Preben Lerdorff Rye · Cay Kristiansen

Synopsis Ordet (The Word) (1955) unfolds in a tightly-knit, deeply religious Danish village, where the widower Morten Borgen stands out due to his unorthodox beliefs and persistent skepticism. Morten's eldest son, Mikkel, finds himself in a complex romantic relationship with a...

Direction John Huston

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Walter Huston · Tim Holt · Bruce Bennett

Synopsis The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) follows the journey of two impoverished friends, Fred Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Curtin (Tim Holt), who are stuck in a menial job in Tampico, Mexico. Yearning for a change in fortune, they encounter...

Direction Steven Knight · Colm McCarthy · Tim Mielants · Otto Bathurst

Cast Cillian Murphy · Sam Neill · Paul Anderson · Helen McCrory

Synopsis Peaky Blinders (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping gangster family saga that unfolds in the gritty streets of 1919 Birmingham. The narrative revolves around a notorious gang known for their distinctive style of sewing razor blades into the peaks of...

Direction Stanley Donen · Gene Kelly

Cast Gene Kelly · Donald O´Connor · Debbie Reynolds · Jean Hagen

Synopsis Singin' in the Rain (1952) follows the journey of renowned silent film actors Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont as they encounter a significant challenge with the rise of talking pictures. This transition threatens to derail their careers, prompting Don to...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Jack Lemmon · Walter Matthau · Susan Sarandon · Vincent Gardenia

Synopsis The Front Page (1974) is set in Chicago during the year 1929. The story revolves around Hildy Johnson, a seasoned reporter for a prominent Chicago newspaper, who is on the verge of leaving his job to get married. However, his...

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Martha Raye · Marilyn Nash · Isobel Elsom

Synopsis Monsieur Verdoux (1947) follows the story of a man who, driven by desperation to support his family, resorts to a chilling scheme. He marries wealthy women and, after securing their fortunes, eliminates them to maintain his financial stability. However, his...

Direction Terence Winter · Timothy Van Patten · Allen Coulter · Jeremy Podeswa

Cast Steve Buscemi · Kelly MacDonald · Shea Whigham · Michael Shannon

Synopsis Boardwalk Empire (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping television series that aired from 2010 to 2014, spanning five captivating seasons. Created by Terence Winter, an Emmy Award-winning writer from 'The Sopranos,' and directed by the esteemed Martin Scorsese, this series...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast James Cagney · Priscilla Lane · Humphrey Bogart · Gladys George

Synopsis The Roaring Twenties (1939) follows the post-WWI journeys of three former soldiers—Lloyd Hart (Jeffrey Lynn), Eddie Bartlett (James Cagney), and George Hally (Humphrey Bogart)—as they return to civilian life in the United States. Facing significant challenges in securing stable employment,...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Gong Li · Jin Shuyuan · Cao Cuifen · He Caifei

Synopsis Raise the Red Lantern (1991) is set in 1920s China, where a 19-year-old woman named Songlian is compelled to enter into a marriage with Chen Zuoqian, a wealthy and influential man, following her father's passing. Chen, already married to three...

Direction Charles Sturridge · Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Cast Jeremy Irons · Anthony Andrews · Diana Quick · Laurence Olivier

Synopsis Brideshead Revisited (TV Miniseries) (1981) is a captivating television series that aired from October 1981 to December 1981. The story revolves around Jeremy Irons, who portrays a young and impressionable Oxford student. He becomes enthralled by Sebastian Flyte, played by...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Burt Lancaster · Karl Malden · Neville Brand · Thelma Ritter

Synopsis Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) follows the compelling journey of Robert Stroud, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, a convicted murderer confined to the notorious Alcatraz prison. Stroud's life takes an unexpected turn when he nurses a sick bird that finds its way...

Direction Bill Bain · Christopher Hodson · Raymond Menmuir · Derek Bennett

Cast Gordon Jackson · David Langton · Jean Marsh · Angela Baddeley

Synopsis Upstairs, Downstairs (TV Series) (1971) is a British television drama that aired from 1971 to 1975, spanning 5 seasons and 68 episodes. The show delves into the lives of the aristocratic Bellamy family and their domestic staff residing in a...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Kevin Costner · Sean Connery · Robert De Niro · Andy García

Synopsis The Untouchables (1987) follows Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness, a dedicated federal agent tasked with purging the crime-ridden streets of 1930s Chicago during the Prohibition era. Ness's mission to eradicate the city's illegal alcohol trade is fraught with challenges, including...

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Natalie Wood · Warren Beatty · Pat Hingle · Audrey Christie

Synopsis Splendor in the Grass (1961) unfolds in the heart of rural Kansas, weaving a poignant and heart-wrenching love story between two teenagers, Deanie and Bud. Their intense emotions are stifled due to the disapproval of their families, who come from...

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast Marlene Dietrich · Emil Jannings · Kurt Gerron · Eduard von Winterstein

Synopsis The Blue Angel (1930) is a captivating film that draws inspiration from Heinrich Mann's novel "Professor Unrat." The story revolves around Immanuel Rath, portrayed by Emil Jannings, a dedicated but stern prep school teacher in a small town. His world...