historical films

Relates a sailor's preparation for and execution of revenge against the three men responsible for his fifteen years in prison.

For the honor of the crown and the destiny of a country, the world's most renowned Muskettters must reunite for one last epic battle. It is a time of both splendor and despair for the deeply divided French nation where the self-serving King Louis XIV enjoys the riches of the world while his people starve. Believeing he is all-powerful, Louis fears no one--except the one person who could bring an end to his absolute power: the man he condemned to wear an iron mask and imprisoned for life. But when the king's selfish excesses go too far, retired Musketters Athos, Porthos, and Aramis vow to free the mysterious prisoner who may be France's only hope for survival. Only one question remains: will their old comrade, the legendary d'Artagnan, help them--or destroy them?.

Offers a new perspective on major issues in American history from the 1770s to the end of twentieth century and explores how they have been represented in film.

Presents reproducible worksheets and activities designed to help teachers improve their students' critical thinking skills using a wide range of film and video resources.

An aging ruler attempts to divide his kingdom peacefully among his three sons, but is driven to madness when they turn against him.

Lavish retelling of the final years of the Russian Tsar and Empress. The film begins in 1904 and shows the stark contrast between the opulent life of the nobility and the poverty of the peasants. Over the years Nicholas cannot satify the needs of the people or prevent Russia's entry into World War I, and the Empress falls under the spell of the evil monk, Rasputin. The film ends with the Russian Revolution and the execution of the royal family.

In New Hampshire in 1777, Dick Dudgeon's father dies. Called back home to the unhappy family he revolted against years ago, Dick finds he's been named heir, much to the horror of his religious mother. To complicate matters, the British have arrived.