History Movies of 1997
Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember
Rarely has any actor, and especially one with a filmography as rich as that of Marcello Mastroianni (1923-1996), been given such a lavish screen biography. But then, director Anna Maria Tató was Mastroianni's companion for the last 22 years ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: Ron Howard
From Opie to the director of Apollo 13 and Ransom, Ron Howard grew up in Hollywood and this video details it all. Darryl Hannah, Tom Hanks, and Kevin ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Dario Argento: An Eye For Horror
Italian filmmaker Dario Argento has gained a well-deserved reputation among horror film buffs as one of the most distinctive and original directors working in the genre, creating visually ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life
Author and philosopher Ayn Rand (born Alice Rosenbaum) ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Mysterious Man of the Shroud
The Shroud of Turin is a large sheet of linen fabric which was used to wrap the body of a man shortly after his death. Was that man ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: John McTiernan
This video profiles the career of director John McTiernan from his breakthrough, Die Hard, to his ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
This Ken Burns documentary, narrated by Hal Holbrook, chronologically ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Little Dieter Needs to Fly
While growing up in desolated post-WW II Germany, all Dieter Dengler, the son of a Nazi slain during the war, dreamed about was becoming a pilot. At age 18, he left his country with only a few cents ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
East Side Story
Between the late '30s and the mid-'60s, the Soviet Union and the Eastern bloc countries it controlled made numerous films, most of which were either optimistic, joyous fantasies exalting the glories of the new regime or serious, ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Waco: The Rules of Engagement
Director William Gazecki's documentary on 1994's 51-day siege at the ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
For fifty years, Chasen's restaurant and bar was the gathering place for Hollywood's elite, U.S. presidents and royalty. Famed for its paneled ambiance, world-class chili and its legendary Hobo Steak, it was where the rich and powerful ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
4 Little Girls
Director Spike Lee made his first feature-length documentary with this powerful story of the ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Arguing the World
Joseph Dorman wrote and directed this biographical documentary tracing four ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Timothy Leary's Last Trip
Author, educator, and philosopher Dr. Timothy Leary was wildly controversial throughout his life, so it ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
America's Atomic Bomb Tests: Operation Tumbler Snapper
This video contains recently declassified military footage of Operation Tumbler ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Close to You: Remembering the Carpenters
Karen and Richard Carpenter were the cornerstones of one of the ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Blue Note: A Story of Modern Jazz
Blue Note Records was founded in the 1930s and has ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Story of Top Gun
Discussing the formation and history of the historic U.S. Navy fighter pilot school Top Gun is ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Secrets of the Warrior's Power: Kung Fu - The Fighting Arts of China
The Secrets of the Warrior's Power: Kung Fu ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
America's Atomic Bomb Tests: Operation Hardtack
Sixty-two nuclear weapons were fired over the course of Operation Hardtack, an extensive series of tests performed on the Pacific Proving Grounds and the ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Bugsy Siegel - Gambling on the Mob
A&E's award-winning series Biography profiles the life of the infamous Bugsy Siegel. Born Benjamin Siegel in Brooklyn, New York this New York and California gangster was the U.S. crime syndicate's initial developer of Las ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Cleopatra - Destiny's Queen
This edition of Biography, the long-running documentary series from A&E explores the life and times of ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Dalai Lama - The Soul of Tibet
This insightful release from A&E follows the life of Tibet's sacred and secular leader. The 14th man to be known by the title His Holiness the Dalai Lama and believed to be the reincarnation of ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt - A Restless Spirit
Part of the Biography television series from A&E, this ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Frederick Douglass
Part of the Biography television series from A&E, this documentary reviews the career and personal life of Frederick Douglas. Born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was a hero both on and off the baseball diamond. ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: John F. Kennedy - A Personal Story
Part of the Biography television series from A&E, this documentary reviews the political career and personal life of President John F. Kennedy. During World War II, he ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Lucky Luciano - Chairman of the Mob
This edition of Biography explores the life of Mafia boss Lucky ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Richard Nixon - Man and President
This edition of Biography, the long running documentary series from A&E, explores the life of thirty-seventh U.S. President Richard Nixon. Nixon became Dwight Eisenhower's vice-president in 1952. After ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: John Frankenheimer
This video charts director John Frankenheim's rise from working as an assistant director in television to directing such classics as The Manchurian Candidate and Seven Days in May. ~ Jonathan ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: Sydney Pollack
As actor, director, and executive producer, Sydney Pollack has been involved with some of Hollywood's most acclaimed works including Tootsie, Out of Africa, and Three Days of the Condor. This video profile highlights ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: Rob Reiner
From playing Meathead in All in the Family to directing such cult classics as This is Spinal Tap and Misery, Rob Reiner is one of ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: Joel Schumacher
Part of the Directors series, which profiles the careers of some of the world's most powerful movie directors, Directors: Joel Schumacher looks at the work of Hollywood director Joel Schumacher. With a variety of funny and ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: Norman Jewison
Nominated for seven Academy Awards, Norman Jewison has directed some of Hollywood's most acclaimed and beloved movies such as Moonstruck, Fiddler on the Roof, and In the Heat of the ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Joseph Campbell: The Hero's Journey
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The Directors: Lawrence Kasdan
Baby-boomer auteur Lawrence Kasdan has been involved in such Hollywood classics as The Empire Strikes Back, Body Heat, and The Big Chill. This video profile charts his life and career. ~ Jonathan ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: Terry Gilliam
From being a co-writer and animator for surrealist comedy troupe Monty Python to directing the visually magnificent Brazil, Terry Gilliam is one of the film world's most ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Directors: Spike Lee
Brilliant and always controversial filmmaker Spike Lee has directed some of ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Riding the Rails
This poignant and carefully researched documentary takes a stark look at the harsh realities behind ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
People's Century: Total War - WWII and the Home Front
Part of the People's Century series, Total War -- WWII and the Home Front documents how the war brought new blood into the workplace, ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
How to Trace Your Native American Heritage
How to Trace Your Native American Heritage provides step-by-step instructions for tracing your American Indian ancestry. Native ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
From Tragedy to Triumph
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American Experience: Around the World in 72 Days
Before there was a Helen Thomas, there was Nellie Bly. Known at "the best reporter in America" in 1890, Bly continuously took great risks to grab the headlines. During the day of the of stunt journalist, Bly had herself committed in ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen
Before Hawaii was a hot spot for honeymooners and surfers, prior to its ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Journey through time to uncover the traditions and celebrations ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
First Person Singular: I.M. Pei
Architect I.M. Pei leads viewers through some of his more famous creations such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Miho Museum, the ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Great Conductors of the Third Reich: Art in the Service of Evil
This production features actual newsreal footage -- Hitler himself is caught ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Honor and Glory: America's Military Honor Gaurds
The History Channel explores the rich tradition of America's Elite Military Honor Guards in this feature length documentary ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
The Statue of Liberty: Enlightening the World
Part of the Modern Marvels series brought to video by A&E Home Entertainment and the History ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Modern Marvels: The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge continues to be one of America's most popular tourist attractions. ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Modern Marvels: The Great Pyramids of Giza and Other Pyramids
Scholars discuss the many mysteries that still surround the building of the ancient pyramids of Egypt. This program describes many of the painstaking steps that the ancient ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Modern Marvels: The Great Wall of China
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Ghost Stories, Vol. 4
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Ghost Stories, Vol. 5
The ghost-like images of gunfighters on this video's cover provide a hint to the potentially frightening themes present on this tape. ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Storyville: The Naked Dance
This documentary chronicles the notorious red light district in New Orleans, ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
America's Castles: Grand Plantations
A&E's America's Castles series offers an insider's look at the palatial ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
American Justice: The John Lennon Assassination
On December 8, 1980, Mark David Chapman finally silenced the voices inside his head. They had ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Biography: Gerald R. Ford - Healing the Presidency
Gerald Ford became President of the United States in 1974, when Richard Nixon was forced to resign in disgrace over the ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
History's Mysteries: Amityville - The Haunting
This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. There is a house on Long Island that is ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Ancient Mysteries: The Black Death
Hosted by Leonard Nimoy, this episode of the A&E television series Ancient Mysteries addresses the devastating outbreak of the bubonic plague in the 14th century that eliminated half of Europe's population over the course of ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Lighthouses of North America
The coastal beacons of America's shorelines are explored in an affectionate tribute to ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
In Search of History: Alchemy - The Science of Magic
This documentary explains how the Ancient Egyptian practice of alchemy, the attempts to turn metal ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Hillary and Tenzing: Climbing to the Roof of the World
PBS home video captures the amazing adventure of Hillary and Tenzing as they become the first men to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Their story is ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Great Souls: Nelson Mandela
This addition to the Great Souls series documents the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela. Jailed for an extensive period of time because of his ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
That's Black Entertainment: Celebrating Legendary Black Actors
That's Black Entertainment: Celebrating Legendary Black Actors documents the careers of Black film performers from the early decades of the artform. The film ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
That's Black Entertainment: Celebrating Legendary Black Comedians
That's Black Entertainment: Celebrating Legendary Black Comedians ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
That's Black Entertainment: Celebrating Legendary Black Westerns
That's Black Entertainment: Celebrating Legendary Black Westerns documents the careers of Black film performers from the early decades of the ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Iran Hostage Crisis: 444 Days to Freedom (What Really Happened in Iran)
This documentary, winner of three Canadian Gemini Awards, offers an in-depth portrait of the events encompassed by the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979 to 1981, when 52 ... [ History movie - 1997 ]
Semper-Fi - Marines in WWII: Counter Strike - The Tide Turns
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Semper-Fi - Marines in WWII: Beginning of the End - Final
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