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Courageous Mr. Penn (1941)

Courageous Mr. Penn (1941)

5.6/10 Biography

William Penn's heroic deeds, on the European and American continents, are told in this portrait of the founding father of both the Quakers and the Pennsylvania colony. Based on C.E. Vulliamy's biography "William Penn."

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The Long Gray Line (1955)

The Long Gray Line (1955)

7.2/10 Biography

In 1898, Irish immigrant Martin Maher is hired as a civilian employee at West Point where, during a 50-year career, he rises to the rank of NCO and instructor.

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The First Angry Man (2019)

The First Angry Man (2019)

6.1/10 Documentary, Biography, Drama

In 1987, U.S. Senator Gary Hart's presidential campaign is derailed when he's caught in a scandalous love affair.

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Parnell (1937)

Parnell (1937)

5.4/10 Biography

The life of Irish politician Charles Stewart Parnell, following from 1880 onward his struggle to secure Home Rule, pursued in prison, Parliament, and elsewhere. Emphasis is on the relationship with married Katie O'Shea which threatens to bring all Parnell's plans to ruin. Moderately accurate historically.

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Shahid (2012)

Shahid (2012)

8.3/10 Drama, Crime, Biography

The account of Human Rights lawyer Shahid Azmi, an ordinary citizen with an extraordinary commitment to justice.

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Pride of the Marines (1945)

Pride of the Marines (1945)

7.3/10 Biography

Marine hero Al Schmid is blinded in battle and returns home to be rehabilitated. He readjusts to his civilian life with the help of his soon to be wife.

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Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

7.3/10 Biography

Humble Abraham Lincoln gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860 and departs for Washington.

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Reach for the Sky (1957)

Reach for the Sky (1957)

7.2/10 War, Biography

Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WW2.

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Marshall (2017)

Marshall (2017)

7.2/10 Biography, Crime, Drama, History

The story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading lawyer who would become the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.

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Veronica Guerin (2003)

Veronica Guerin (2003)

6.9/10 Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller

An Irish journalist writes a series of stories about drug dealers.

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Wilde (1997)

Wilde (1997)

6.9/10 Biography, Drama, Romance

The turmoil in poet/playwright Oscar Wilde's life after he discovers his homosexuality.

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The Wings of Eagles (1957)

The Wings of Eagles (1957)

6.7/10 Biography

A biography of Navy flier-turned-screenwriter Frank W. "Spig" Wead.

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God Is My Co-Pilot (1945)

God Is My Co-Pilot (1945)

6.5/10 Biography

During WW2, American volunteer pilots are stationed in China where, as part of the Flying Tigers unit, they dog-fight against Japanese warplanes.

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The Stratton Story (1949)

The Stratton Story (1949)

8.6/10 Biography

Inspired by his wife (June Allyson) and son, Chicago White Soxer Monty Stratton (James Stewart) pitches with an artificial leg.

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The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)

The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)

8.5/10 Drama, War, Biography, History

In 1857 India, a native soldier (Aamir Khan) in the British infantry leads a mutiny against the contemptuous colonialists.

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The Pride of the Yankees (1942)

The Pride of the Yankees (1942)

7.7/10 Biography

The story of the life and career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig.

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Trumbo (2015)

Trumbo (2015)

7.5/10 Biography, Drama

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.

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Cry Freedom (1987)

Cry Freedom (1987)

7.4/10 Biography, Drama, History

South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country, after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the black activist Steve Biko.

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