Movies tagged as "period piece"

Adventures of Don Juan [1948, USA ] starting from $1.99

History's Boldest Lover . . . Most Daring Swordsman ! !

Genres: Adventure, Romance Actors: Errol Flynn, Viveca Lindfors, Robert Douglas, Alan Hale, Romney Brent, Ann Rutherford, Robert Warwick, Jerry Austin, Douglas Kennedy, Jean Shepherd, Mary Stuart, Helen Westcott, Fortunio Bonanova, Aubrey Mather, Una O'Connor, Directors: Vincent Sherman Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   In the end of the Seventeenth Century, Don Juan de Marana is repatriated from London to Madrid after a serious diplomatic scandal caused by his affair with a British fiancée on the Eve of her marriage with a Spanish noble. The Spanish ambassador in London Count de Polan sends a recommendation letter to his friend Queen Margaret to give an opportunity in the court to rehabilitate Don Juan from the gossips and rumors about his love affairs, and he is hired as instructor of the art of fencing in the Spanish Academy. He secretly falls in love for Queen Margareth but becomes loyal to her and her irresponsible and weak husband, King Phillip III. Don Juan discovers the plan of the Machiavellian Duke de Lorca (that intends to declare war to England and rules Spain. With the support of his friends, Don Juan defends the Queen, the King and Count de Polan against Duke de Lorca and his men.

Anna Karenina [1997, USA ] starting from $1.99

In a world of power and privilege, one woman dared to obey her heart.

Genres: Drama, Romance Actors: Sophie Marceau, Sean Bean, Alfred Molina, Mia Kirshner, James Fox, Fiona Shaw, Danny Huston, Phyllida Law, David Schofield, Saskia Wickham, Jennifer Hall, Anna Calder-Marshall, Petr Shelokhonov, Valerie Braddell, Niall Buggy, Directors: Bernard Rose Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Anna is a young and elegant wife of Mr. Karenin, who is wealthy and old. She meets the handsome Count Vronsky. Anna and Vronsky fall in love with each other, and he comes to be with her in St. Petersburg. They are very happy together and make a great looking couple, but soon their happiness gets under social pressures. Anna is hopelessly begging Mr. Karenin for a divorce, but he wants to keep the mother of their child. She has another baby born from her lover Vronsky. Conflict between her untamed desires and painful reality causes her a depression...

Anna Karenina [1948, UK ] starting from $1.99

This Was Her One Tragic Love !

Genres: Drama, Romance Actors: Vivien Leigh, Ralph Richardson, Kieron Moore, Hugh Dempster, Mary Kerridge, Marie Lohr, Frank Tickle, Sally Ann Howes, Niall MacGinnis, Michael Gough, Martita Hunt, Heather Thatcher, Helen Haye, Mary Martlew, Ruby Miller, Directors: Julien Duvivier Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Stefan and Dolly Oblonsky have had a little spat and Stefan has asked his sister, Anna Karenina, to come down to Moscow to help mend the rift. Anna's companion on the train from St. Petersburg is Countess Vronsky who is met at the Moscow station by her son. Col. Vronsky looks very dashing in his uniform and it's love at first sight when he looks at Anna and their eyes meet. Back in St. Petersburg they keep running into each other at parties. Since she has a husband and small son, they must be very discreet if they are going to see each other alone.

Bounty, The [1984, UK, USA ] starting from $1.99

They were friends through hell. They became enemies in Paradise.

Genres: Adventure, Drama, History Actors: Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Edward Fox, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bernard Hill, Philip Davis, Liam Neeson, Wi Kuki Kaa, Tevaite Vernette, Philip Martin Brown, Simon Chandler, Malcolm Terris, Simon Adams, John Sessions, Directors: Roger Donaldson Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   The familiar story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to a mutiny on his ship. This version follows both the efforts of Fletcher Christian to get his men beyond the reach of British retribution, and the epic voyage of Lieutenant Bligh to get his loyalists safely to East Timor in a tiny lifeboat.

Dangerous Beauty [1998, USA ] starting from $1.99

Passion. Seduction. Betrayal. A Scandalous Love Story.

Genres: Biography, Drama, Romance Actors: Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward, Naomi Watts, Moira Kelly, Jacqueline Bisset, Jeroen Krabbé, Joanna Cassidy, Melina Kanakaredes, Daniel Lapaine, Justine Miceli, Jake Weber, Simon Dutton, Grant Russell, Directors: Marshall Herskovitz Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   In 16th century Venice, courtesans enjoy unique privileges: dressed richly in red, they read, compose poetry and music, and discuss affairs of state with the men who govern the Republic. When Veronica Franco comes of age, she cannot marry Marco Venier, whom she loves, because she is well born but penniless. Her choice: cloister or courtesan. She steels her heart, and with beauty and intelligence becomes the best. She's a heroine when she helps convince France to aid Venice in war with Turkey, but when plague descends, the Church charges her with witchcraft. At her inquisition, she must match wits with an old rival, speak for all women, and call courage from Venier.

Emma [1996, UK, USA ] starting from $1.99

Cupid is armed and dangerous!

Genres: Comedy, Romance Actors: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming, Denys Hawthorne, Sophie Thompson, Jeremy Northam, Toni Collette, Kathleen Byron, Phyllida Law, Edward Woodall, Brett Miley, Brian Capron, Karen Westwood, Paul Williamson, Directors: Douglas McGrath Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Emma is a very beautiful young woman who decides to devote her life in finding the right mate for the people around her. But, her cause will come to contestation when she will find love in the face of a much sought after man.

FairyTale: A True Story [1997, UK, USA ] starting from $1.99

Believe.

Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery Actors: Harvey Keitel, Jason Salkey, Peter O'Toole, Lara Morgan, Adam Franks, Guy Witcher, Joseph May, John Bradley, Anna Chancellor, Florence Hoath, Phoebe Nicholls, Leonard Kavanagh, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann, Anton Lesser, Directors: Charles Sturridge Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Based on factual accounts, this is the story of two young girls that, somehow, have the ability to take pictures of winged beings... which certainly causes quite a stir throughout England during the time of the first World War. Everyone, except the girls who think it's quite normal, are excited about this "photographic proof" that fairies exist... even the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini pay the girls a visit.

Immortal Beloved [1994, UK, USA ] starting from $1.99

The genius behind the music. The madness behind the man. The untold love story of Ludwig von Beethoven.

Genres: Biography, Drama, Music, Romance Actors: Gary Oldman, Jeroen Krabbé, Isabella Rossellini, Johanna ter Steege, Marco Hofschneider, Miriam Margolyes, Barry Humphries, Valeria Golino, Gerard Horan, Christopher Fulford, Alexandra Pigg, Luigi Diberti, Michael Culkin, Donal Gibson, Matthew North, Directors: Bernard Rose Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Ludwig van Beethoven dies and his assistant/friend Schindler proceeds to deal with his affairs (last will and testament). There is a question as to who really is his "immortal beloved", and so tries to find out who this might be.

Mask of Zorro, The [1998, Mexico, USA ] starting from $1.99

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Western Actors: Maury Chaykin, Matt Letscher, Antonio Banderas, José María de Tavira, Anthony Hopkins, Diego Sieres, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Emiliano Guerra, Yolanda Orisaga, Paco Morayta, William Marquez, Stuart Wilson, Tony Amendola, Pedro Altamirano, Luisa Huertas, María Fernández Cruz, Mónica Fernández Cruz Directors: Martin Campbell, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   In early 19th century California the masked swordsman hero Zorro was a champion of the people against the tyranny of Spanish rule, represented by the ruthless Governor Montero. Unfortunately, on the eve of his greatest triumph, the liberation of California, Montero learns of Zorro's secret identity as Don Diego de la Vega and attacks the rebel in his home leaving him imprisoned, his wife dead and his daughter abducted to be claimed as the child of Montero. Twenty years pass, and Montero returns to California intent on a foul plan to bring it under his total control. Upon learning of his return, Don Diego escapes from his long imprisonment and prepares for his revenge. Part of it involves the training of an orphan who helped him as a boy to become his successor. Together, the two must prepare to do battle with Montero and his American henchman to save California and reunite with Diego's lost daughter. So once again, the enemies of freedom and justice in California must fear of the man who leaves the mark of the Z.

Nanny McPhee [2005, UK, USA, France ] starting from $1.99

You'll Learn To Love Her. Warts And All.

Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy Actors: Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald, Celia Imrie, Derek Jacobi, Patrick Barlow, Imelda Staunton, Thomas Sangster, Angela Lansbury Directors: Kirk Jones, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Mr. Cedric Brown (Colin Firth) has just lost his wife and is now left with his seven children who misbehave so much that all the nannies have run away. Now he is told by a mysterious voice that he should get Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) who is a magical woman with special powers.

Original Sin [2001, France, USA ] starting from $1.99

Obsession. Lies. Desire. Lust...

Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller Actors: Antonio Banderas, Angelina Jolie, Thomas Jane, Jack Thompson, Gregory Itzin, Allison Mackie, Joan Pringle, Cordelia Richards, James Haven, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Mario Iván Martínez, Harry Porter, Fernando Torre Laphame, Shaula Vega, Lisa Owen Directors: Michael Cristofer, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Can love release our true self? A wealthy Cuban coffee exporter, Luis Vargas, advertises for a US wife; Julia Russell, from Delaware, sends her photograph, but the woman who steps off the ship is much lovelier. Luis marries her immediately and gives in to love. But Julia may not be who she claims: first a private eye shows up on behalf of Julia's sister, then the sister herself. By now, Luis has given has wife access to bank accounts, and when she runs with his cash, he pursues her, with the help of Downs, the P.I., perhaps to kill her. Pursuit may be part of a con game as well, and Julia's past explains some, if not all, of what remains of the story. A priest hears her confession.

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer [2006, Germany, France, Spain ] starting from $1.99

Based on the best-selling novel

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller Actors: Ben Whishaw, Francesc Albiol, Gonzalo Cunill, Roger Salvany, Andrés Herrera, Simon Chandler, David Calder, Richard Felix, Birgit Minichmayr, Reg Wilson, Catherine Boisgontier, Núria Casas, Carlos Gramaje, Sian Thomas, Michael Smiley, Directors: Tom Tykwer Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of eighteenth century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

Pride & Prejudice [2005, France, UK ] starting from $1.99

This holiday season, experience the greatest love story of all time.

Genres: Drama, Romance Actors: Keira Knightley, Talulah Riley, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Carey Mulligan, Donald Sutherland, Brenda Blethyn, Claudie Blakley, Sylvester Morand, Simon Woods, Kelly Reilly, Matthew MacFadyen, Pip Torrens, Janet Whiteside, Sinead Matthews Directors: Joe Wright, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   The story is based on Jane Austen's novel about five sisters - Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia Bennet - in Georgian England. Their lives are turned upside down when a wealthy young man (Mr. Bingley) and his best friend (Mr. Darcy) arrive in their neighborhood.

Queen of Spades, The [1949, UK ] starting from $1.99

Genres: Drama, Horror Actors: Anton Walbrook, Edith Evans, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Howard, Mary Jerrold, Anthony Dawson, Miles Malleson, Michael Medwin, Athene Seyler, Ivor Barnard, Maroussia Dimitrevitch, Violette Elvin, Pauline Tennant, Jacqueline Clarke, Josef Ramart, Directors: Thorold Dickinson Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   An elderly countess strikes a bargain with the devil and exchanges her soul for the ability to always win at cards. An army officer, who is also a fanatic about cards, murders her for the secret, then finds himself haunted by the woman's spirit.

River Queen [2005, New Zealand, UK ] starting from $1.99

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama Actors: Samantha Morton, Kiefer Sutherland, Cliff Curtis, Temuera Morrison, Anton Lesser, Rawiri Paratene, Stephen Rea, Wi Kuki Kaa, Mark Ruka, Tyson Reweti, Grayson Putu, Nathan Passfield, Laura Coyte Douglas, Julie Ranginui, Brandon Lakshman, Directors: Vincent Ward Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   An intimate story set during the 1860s in which a young Irish woman Sarah (Samantha Morton) and her family find themselves on both sides of the turbulent wars between British and Maori during the British colonisation of New Zealand.