Best Drama Films of 1959
The Nun's Story
Audrey Hepburn stars in ... Hulme, whose depiction of convent life was a lot harsher and more judgmental than anything seen in the film. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Solomon and Sheba
Romance, treachery, intrigue and ... Power) died during the making of the film. Many scenes had to be redone with his replacement, Yul Brynner. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Compulsion
Compulsion is a compelling, ... most viewers will know the outcome. Tautly directed by Richard Fleischer, the film is an outstanding, believable courtroom drama. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
The Five Pennies
The Five Pennies is ... supporting cast of The Five Pennies are Bob Crosby, Ray Anthony, Shelly Manne, and, as Jimmy Dorsey, Bobby Troup. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
A Summer Place
The Jorgensons are a ... relationship. Ken and Sylvia get married and Molly gets pregnant. The newlyweds then compassionately guide unwed couple to marriage. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Up Periscope
Lt. (jg) Ken Braden ... And the crew's low morale only makes matters worse as the voyage progresses and the dangers around them mount. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
The Young Land
Although it revolves around ... the meantime, there is a romance or two to divert attention as Hatfield's accusers get ready for the trial. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Imitation of Life
This glamorized remake of ... that she hasn't been much of a mother for her own daughter, whose romance has gone down the tubes. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
These Thousand Hills
Don Murray stars as ... These Thousand Hills may look and sound like a western, but it has "film noir" written all over it. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
The Best of Everything
A star-studded cast enlivens ... Pictures in the 1970s, supervising The Godfather, and serving as producer of such films as Chinatown and Marathon Man. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Too Hot to Handle
With dialogue ranging from ... the unknowing instrument in the death of a young (illegally young) stripper, both rival clubs head for a crash. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Burning Bright
Four-time Emmy Award-winning actress ... veteran circus performer who is crushed to learn that he will soon die without having ever fathered a child. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
The Rebel Set
A standard crime story ... men have failed at life so far, why should they succeed in something as daring as a million-dollar robbery? [ best drama films - 1959 ]
The Virgin Spring
Inspired by a medieval ... it or not, this hauntingly beautiful film served as the basis of The Last House on the Left (1972). [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Bala Perdida
A small-town bullfighter finds ... decision whether or not to help the desperate card shark will forever seal her fate with the honest-minded Carmelo. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Expresso Bongo
In this witty music-business ... great deal of speculation about how closely it mirrored his own career (the answer probably is: not very much). [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Dama S Sobachkoy
The lady of the ... a story by Anton Chekhov, Lady with a Dog was originally released in the USSR as Dama S Sobachoy. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Mis Padres Se Divorcen
An intense drama about ... portrayed by two leading stars of the Mexican screen. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
T-Bird Gang
In this crime drama, ... his life is endangered. Fortunately, the second-in-command has a change of heart and tries to help the young man. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
The Scavengers
This low-budget Asian-set adventure ... Romero, best known for such dubious entries as The Mad Doctor of Blood Island. Romero regular Vic Diaz co-stars. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
Kaagaz Ke Phool
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Yo... El Aventurero
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The Nightingale's Prayer
A poor woman plots ... determined young woman decides to fight back and take back her name despite the grueling battle that lies ahead. [ best drama films - 1959 ]
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