Biography 2006
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1. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
PG-13 | 117 min | Biography, Drama
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career
Director: Gabriele Muccino | Stars: Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith, Brian Howe
Votes: 561,074 | Gross: $163.57M
2. Marie Antoinette (2006)
PG-13 | 123 min | Biography, Drama, History
The retelling of France's iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 14 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles.
Director: Sofia Coppola | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Rip Torn, Steve Coogan
Votes: 121,950 | Gross: $15.96M
3. Alpha Dog (2006)
R | 122 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Johnny and his pals kidnap Jake's 15-year-old brother Zach, then assign his buddy Frankie to be Zach's minder. They develop a brotherly friendship. Zach parties with his captors as things begin to spin out of control.
Director: Nick Cassavetes | Stars: Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Willis
Votes: 108,013 | Gross: $15.23M
4. The Last King of Scotland (2006)
R | 123 min | Biography, Drama, History
Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: James McAvoy, Forest Whitaker, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington
Votes: 196,081 | Gross: $17.61M
5. Rescue Dawn (2006)
PG-13 | 125 min | Adventure, Biography, War
A U.S. fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Jeremy Davies, Zach Grenier
Votes: 110,826 | Gross: $5.49M
6. The Queen (2006)
PG-13 | 103 min | Biography, Drama
After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Alex Jennings
Votes: 116,005 | Gross: $56.44M
7. Invincible (2006)
PG | 105 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976.
Director: Ericson Core | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway
Votes: 75,360 | Gross: $57.81M
8. Find Me Guilty (2006)
R | 125 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime
In the late 1980s, a low level gangster named Jackie DiNorscio defends himself in court in what became the longest criminal trial in American judicial history.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Vin Diesel, Peter Dinklage, Ron Silver, Alex Rocco
Votes: 36,258 | Gross: $1.17M
9. The Ron Clark Story (2006 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Biography, Drama
A small-town teacher relocates to one of the country's toughest classrooms.
Director: Randa Haines | Stars: Matthew Perry, Judith Buchan, Griffin Cork, Jerry Callaghan
Votes: 12,401
10. Factory Girl (2006)
R | 90 min | Biography, Drama
Based on the rise and fall of socialite Edie Sedgwick, concentrating on her relationships with Andy Warhol and a folk singer.
Director: George Hickenlooper | Stars: Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce, Hayden Christensen, Jimmy Fallon
Votes: 22,337 | Gross: $1.66M
11. Glory Road (2006)
PG | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
Director: James Gartner | Stars: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols, Jon Voight
Votes: 48,839 | Gross: $42.64M
12. Hollywoodland (2006)
R | 126 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A detective examines the mysterious death of George Reeves, the star of the television series Adventures of Superman (1952).
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Adrien Brody, Ben Affleck, Diane Lane, Bob Hoskins
Votes: 35,962 | Gross: $14.42M
13. Lonely Hearts (2006)
R | 108 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Based on the true story, two homicide detectives track Martha Beck and Raymond Martinez Fernandez, a murderous pair known as the "Lonely Hearts Killers" who lured their victims through the personals.
Director: Todd Robinson | Stars: John Travolta, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, James Gandolfini
Votes: 22,382 | Gross: $0.19M
14. Bobby (I) (2006)
R | 117 min | Biography, Drama, History
The destinies of 22 people of different races, sexes, beliefs and social classes are intertwined on the night that politician Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated.
Director: Emilio Estevez | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 42,810 | Gross: $11.24M
15. Miss Potter (2006)
PG | 88 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children's book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", and her struggle for love, happiness, and success.
Director: Chris Noonan | Stars: Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Emily Watson, Barbara Flynn
Votes: 32,030 | Gross: $2.98M
17. Goya's Ghosts (2006)
R | 113 min | Biography, Drama, History
Painter Francisco Goya faces a scandal involving his muse, who is labeled a heretic by a monk.
Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Randy Quaid
Votes: 31,955 | Gross: $1.00M
18. Sixty Six (2006)
PG-13 | 93 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A boy's barmitzvah looks set to be a disaster when it coincides with the 1966 World Cup Final.
Director: Paul Weiland | Stars: Charlie Clark, Nick Shirm, Thomas Drewson, Gregg Sulkin
Votes: 3,197 | Gross: $0.22M
19. Infamous (2006)
R | 110 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
While researching his novel "In Cold Blood", Truman Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith.
Director: Douglas McGrath | Stars: Toby Jones, Daniel Craig, Sandra Bullock, Sigourney Weaver
Votes: 18,223 | Gross: $1.15M
20. Gridiron Gang (2006)
PG-13 | 125 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy
Votes: 80,670 | Gross: $38.43M
21. Amazing Grace (2006)
PG | 118 min | Biography, Drama, History
The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade.
Director: Michael Apted | Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Michael Gambon, Romola Garai
Votes: 25,697 | Gross: $21.21M
22. Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Turning her back on her wealthy, established family, Diane Arbus falls in love with Lionel Sweeney, an enigmatic mentor who introduces Arbus to the marginalized people who help her become one of the most revered photographers of the twentieth century.
Director: Steven Shainberg | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Robert Downey Jr., Ty Burrell, Harris Yulin
Votes: 16,364 | Gross: $0.22M
23. One Night with the King (2006)
PG | 123 min | Biography, Drama, History
In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.
Director: Michael O. Sajbel | Stars: Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, John Noble, Omar Sharif
Votes: 7,838 | Gross: $13.40M
24. El cantante (2006)
R | 106 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The life story of Hector Lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States.
Director: Leon Ichaso | Stars: Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, John Ortiz, Manny Perez
Votes: 5,267 | Gross: $7.56M
25. A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 88 min | Biography, Drama
The true story of Gwen Araujo, a young trans woman who was brutally murdered by four men in 2002.
Director: Agnieszka Holland | Stars: Mercedes Ruehl, JD Pardo, Lupe Ontiveros, Henry Darrow
Votes: 2,034
26. The Hoax (2006)
R | 116 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.
Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, David Aaron Baker, John Carter
Votes: 17,186 | Gross: $7.16M
27. Copying Beethoven (2006)
PG-13 | 104 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A fictionalized account of the last year of Beethoven's life.
Director: Agnieszka Holland | Stars: Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode, Ralph Riach
Votes: 14,122 | Gross: $0.35M
28. Longford (2006 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 93 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A portrait of Lord Longford, a tireless British campaigner whose controversial beliefs often resulted in furious political debate and personal conflict.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Lee Boardman, Jim Broadbent, Tam Dean Burn, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 3,291
29. Hannibal (2006 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 89 min | Action, Biography, Drama
It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible - but one man is destined to change that. He is a man bound by... See full summary »
Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Alexander Siddig, Emilio Doorgasingh, Bashar Rahal, Mido Hamada
Votes: 1,793
30. Bernard and Doris (2006)
TV-14 | 102 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The story of the twilight years of tobacco billionairess Doris Duke who develops an unlikely friendship with her butler, Bernard Lafferty.
Director: Bob Balaban | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Asher, Don Harvey
Votes: 4,480
31. Klimt (2006)
Not Rated | 131 min | Biography, Drama
A portrait of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, whose lavish, sexual paintings came to symbolize the art nouveau style of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Director: Raúl Ruiz | Stars: John Malkovich, Veronica Ferres, Stephen Dillane, Saffron Burrows
Votes: 3,260
32. Catch a Fire (2006)
PG-13 | 101 min | Biography, Drama, History
A drama about terrorism in Apartheid-era South Africa, revolving around a policeman and a young man who carries out solo attacks against the regime.
Director: Phillip Noyce | Stars: Derek Luke, Tim Robbins, Bonnie Mbuli, Mncedisi Shabangu
Votes: 11,044 | Gross: $4.29M
33. Provoked (2006)
Not Rated | 113 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Based on the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman, who was abused by her husband for 10 years. After killing her husband in self-defense, Ahluwalia is imprisoned as those close to her fight to set her free.
Director: Jag Mundhra | Stars: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Michael Watson, Miranda Richardson, Naveen Andrews
Votes: 2,234
34. Alien Autopsy (2006)
PG-13 | 95 min | Biography, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Humoristic reconstruction of the 1995 scandal related to the fake documentary The Alien Autopsy (1995) about the Roswell incident.
Director: Jonny Campbell | Stars: Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin, Bill Pullman, Götz Otto
Votes: 7,699
35. Amber's Story (2006 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 88 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Story about Amber Hagerman who was 9 years old when she was abducted while riding her bicycle, prompting her mother to seek out a system that alerts the nation of abducted children, we know that to be called an Amber Alert today.
Director: Keoni Waxman | Stars: Elisabeth Röhm, Teryl Rothery, Myron Natwick, Sophie Hough
Votes: 600
36. The Iron Man (2006)
Not Rated | 93 min | Biography, Comedy
A tale based on the life of the inventor of the original "Iron Man".
Director: Alex Nam | Stars: Nathan Bexton, Kathryn Fiore, Natasha Melnick, Nick Nicotera
Votes: 129
37. Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006 TV Movie)
88 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Fantasia Barrino overcomes sexual abuse, illiteracy, and other setbacks and becomes the winner of "American Idol" in 2004.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Fantasia Barrino, Loretta Devine, Viola Davis, Kadeem Hardison
Votes: 676
38. The Conclave (2006)
100 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1458, five years after the fall of Constantinople to the Turk, eighteen cardinals met in Rome to elect a new pope. A 27-year-old Spanish cardinal, Rodrigo Borgia, learns to play a very dangerous game; how to survive his first conclave.
Director: Christoph Schrewe | Stars: Manu Fullola, Brian Blessed, James Faulkner, Rolf Kanies
Votes: 617
39. Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 79 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Martyn Hesford's comedy-drama about the life and times of tortured comic Kenneth Williams based on his diaries.
Director: Andy De Emmony | Stars: Michael Sheen, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Wight, Beatie Edney
Votes: 1,076
40. The Bondage (2006)
R | 100 min | Biography, Drama
A 16 year old suburban kid escapes an abusive home only to find himself entangled in the California Juvenile Justice system and a psychiatric ward.
Director: Eric Allen Bell | Stars: Michael Angarano, Illeana Douglas, Griffin Dunne, Eric Lange
Votes: 500
41. Stan (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 59 min | Biography
Based on the Neil Brand's critically acclaimed radio play of the same name, the drama follows Stan Laurel's last visit to his dying friend and comedy partner Oliver 'Babe' Hardy and Stan's ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Sen | Stars: Jim Norton, Trevor Cooper, Dearbhla Molloy, Lorelei King
Votes: 272
42. After Thomas (2006 TV Movie)
93 min | Biography, Drama
A true story about a couple's struggles to meet the challenges of their son's autism.
Director: Simon Shore | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Ben Miles, Sheila Hancock, Andrew Byrne
Votes: 654
43. Kronprinz Rudolf (2006– )
Not Rated | 105 min | Biography, Drama, History
A retelling of the tragic love affair between Austrian Archduke Rudolf and Baroness Mary Vetsera.
Stars: Max von Thun, Vittoria Puccini, Omar Sharif, Christian Clavier
Votes: 459
44. The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton (2006 TV Movie)
85 min | Biography
In 19th century Victorian England, Mrs. Isabella Beeton produced what became an essential book for housewives of the day. She was married at a relatively young age to Sam Beeton, a ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Jones | Stars: Anna Madeley, JJ Feild, Jim Carter, Anna Chancellor
Votes: 333
45. Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy (2006 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 90 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A young woman tries to keep a positive attitude while battling breast cancer.
Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Sarah Chalke, Jay Harrington, Lally Cadeau, Harvey Atkin
Votes: 957
46. A Harlot's Progress (2006 TV Movie)
120 min | Biography, Drama, History
Drama looking at artist William Hogarth and his relationship with the prostitute that inspired his most famous piece.
Director: Justin Hardy | Stars: Toby Jones, Zoë Tapper, Sophie Thompson, Richard Wilson
Votes: 344
47. Ankahee (2006)
151 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
A dangerous beauty queen sinks her claws into the life of a married doctor and his family.
Director: Vikram Bhatt | Stars: Aftab Shivdasani, Ameesha Patel, Esha Deol, Amin Hajee
Votes: 431
48. Ambrose Bierce: Civil War Stories (2006 TV Movie)
93 min | Biography, Drama, History
Three of the most popular and controversial Civil War stories by legendary writer Ambrose Bierce are presented in this acclaimed feature collection.
Directors: Don Maxwell, Brian James Egen | Stars: Campbell Scott, Vivian Schilling, Nathan Darrow, T. Max Graham
Votes: 157 | Gross: $0.02M
49. Zuzu Angel (2006)
108 min | Biography, Drama, History
Based on the true story of Zuzu Angel, a famous Brazilian fashion designer in the 70's, who searches for her son Stuart, a member of a leftist university group who suddenly disappears ... See full summary »
Director: Sergio Rezende | Stars: Patricia Pillar, Daniel de Oliveira, Leandra Leal, Alexandre Borges
Votes: 1,046
50. Raising Jeffrey Dahmer (2006)
R | 100 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Based on the true story of the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, the events within the family behind, and leading up to his capture.
Director: Rich Ambler | Stars: Bo Svenson, Scott Cordes, Cathy Barnett, Rusty Sneary
Votes: 465
51. Wild Romance (2006)
103 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The start of the career of Herman Brood, who lived his life filled with sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. Guided by his manager they aim to take over the USA with his music.
Director: Jean van de Velde | Stars: Daniël Boissevain, Marcel Hensema, Andy Nyman, George Rossi
Votes: 440
52. Karol - The Pope, the Man (2006 TV Movie)
155 min | Biography, Drama
Director: Giacomo Battiato | Stars: Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwasnik, Michele Placido, Alberto Cracco
Votes: 1,217
53. The American Aviator: The Howard Hughes Story (2006)
80 min | Biography
A look into the fascinating life of one of America's most enigmatic moguls, Howard Hughes. This documentary follows him from his early years, through his rise to power as a business magnate... See full summary »
Star: Howard Hughes
54. Opus Dei Unveiled (2006 TV Movie)
Biography, Drama, History
The docudrama Opus Dei Unveiled is a fascinating inside look at Opus Dei - considered by some to be the most controversial organization in the Catholic Church. From its humble birth in ... See full summary »
Director: George Tzimopoulos | Stars: Joiwind Alexander, Danielle Dearing, Diego DiGiovanni, Ed Flanagan
Votes: 15
55. Aimee Semple McPherson (2006)
PG | 110 min | Biography, Drama
A feature film about the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, the famed evangelist of the 1920s.
Director: Richard Rossi | Stars: Mimi Michaels, Laura Anderson, Carl Ballantine, Teres Byrne
Votes: 134
56. Mafalda of Savoy (2006 TV Movie)
180 min | Biography, Drama
The story of Mafalda is like the one of Cinderella, just the other way round. The dramatic real story of a Italian princess, born and raised in the comforts of a golden court, who will be ... See full summary »
Director: Maurizio Zaccaro | Stars: Stefania Rocca, Franco Castellano, Johannes Brandrup, Hary Prinz
Votes: 51
57. Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes (2006 TV Movie)
90 min | Biography, Drama
Dramatization of the turbulent life of Elizabeth David, the original domestic goddess. She published her first book of Mediterranean Food in 1950, and went on to write eight more books that... See full summary »
Director: James Kent | Stars: Catherine McCormack, Greg Wise, Karl Johnson, Kieran O'Brien
Votes: 94
58. American Revolutions: The Highwaymen (2006 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Biographical documentary of the musical group The Highwaymen, which was comprised of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Johnny Cash, Jessi Colter, Rodney Crowell, Shooter Jennings
59. Shades of Black: The Conrad Black Story (2006 TV Movie)
Biography, Drama
A story of ambition, love, betrayal and greed. The film chronicles the private and public struggles of Lord Conrad Black, one of the world's most controversial press barons.
Director: Alex Chapple | Stars: Albert Schultz, Lara Flynn Boyle, Jason Priestley, Jason Schombing
Votes: 64
60. Al Pacino: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography
Director: Michael Dempsey | Stars: Robert De Niro, Colin Farrell, Mitch Lewis, Al Pacino
Votes: 62
61. A Hero's Journey (2006)
Not Rated | 80 min | Biography
The President of East Timor (Timor-Leste), Xanana Gusmao, takes us on a breathtaking and intimate journey. Revelations from the 24-year Resistance against Indonesian occupation, to the present-day challenges of the world's youngest nation.
Director: Grace Phan | Star: Xanana Gusmão
Votes: 7
62. Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write? (2006)
83 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
John Maxwell's critically acclaimed one-man show based on the life of William Faulkner is filmed before a live audience in Faulkner's home town of Oxford, Mississippi. In a rare visit to ... See full summary »
Director: Jimbo Barnett | Stars: John Maxwell, Amanda Wymer
Votes: 11
63. El coronel Macià (2006)
Biography, Drama, History
This film is based on the true story of the military and politician Francesc Macià (Vilanova i la Geltrú 1859 - Barcelona 1933), who tried to militarily free Catalonia and later became its ... See full synopsis »
Director: Josep Maria Forn | Stars: Abel Folk, Marta Marco, Molly Malcolm, Fèlix Pons
Votes: 78
64. Maurice Richard: The Legend, the Story, the Movie (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography
A documentary on the making of the movie The Rocket aka Maurice Richard.
Director: Barry Avrich | Stars: Charles Binamé, Roy Dupuis, Bill Hayes, Stephen McHattie
65. Madam I'm Adam (2006)
Biography
For the past twenty years you have had your morning coffee at Lucia's on your way to work, but today - something is different.
Director: Tomas Sheridan | Stars: Shaun Paul McGrath, Ian Deady, Conrad Erain, Bryan Basso
66. Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank? (2006 TV Movie)
Biography
Stars: 50 Cent, Muhammad Ali, Jennifer Aniston, Tyra Banks
Votes: 160
67. Bino Rebellato - Ritratto di un poeta (2006)
Biography
Director: Alessandro Bettero | Stars: Angelo Bizzotto, Beppe Casales, Michele De Chiara, Silvia Franceschin
68. Samuel Johnson: The Dictionary Man (2006 TV Movie)
Biography
Director: Richard Alwyn | Stars: Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Matthew Ashforde, Julie Covington, Emma Dewhurst
Votes: 16
69. My Name Is Luka (2006)
52 min | Biography
Irish singer/songwriter Luka Bloom has turned 50 recently. In this personal documentary the younger brother of Christy Moore, the most popular living Irish artist, traces his own roots and ... See full summary »
Director: Helmut Boeijen | Stars: Luka Bloom, Anne Rynne, Niall Rynne
70. Philo T. Farnsworth: A Vision of Genius (2006 TV Movie)
30 min | Biography
The story of Philo Taylor Farnsworth is that of the American Dream. Born in a log cabin and largely self-educated, Farnsworth devoured every scientific and technical book he could find. By ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Sibley
Votes: 7
71. Yours, Al (2006 TV Movie)
Biography
Director: William Spahic | Stars: Gordon Pinsent, Jason Deline
72. Elton John (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 86 min | Biography
The story of the remarkable life and career of one of the most successful musicians, entertainers and songwriters in the history of popular music as he launches his first Vegas show.
Director: Anne MacGregor
73.
CNBC Documentaries (2003– )
Episode:
Game On! The Unauthorized History of Video Games
(2006)
89 min | Documentary, News
CNBC examines the history of the video game industry from the first tennis game developed for an oscilloscope to the Atari and video arcade game boom of the early 1980s. It looks at the ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Griffeth, Steve L. Kent, Ralph H. Baer, Keith Feinstein
Votes: 26
74. Black and White: A Portrait of Sean Combs (2006 TV Movie)
22 min | Documentary, Biography
"Derek brought things out of me that I had never spoken about publicly before, We talked for hours that night, until the sun came up, and it became very much about the raw emotions I was ... See full summary »
Star: Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Votes: 19
75. Missing Victor Pellerin (2006)
102 min | Biography
In the 90's, Victor Pellerin, a young star of the Art scene, burns a fortune in paintings and leaves Montreal without a trace. Sophie Deraspe revisits the events, and meets the many people ... See full summary »
Director: Sophie Deraspe | Stars: Eudore Belzile, Sophie Deraspe, Anne-Catherine LeBeau, Elisabeth Legrand
Votes: 105
76. Nightmares from the Mind of Poe (2006)
93 min | Biography, Drama, Horror
As depicted in the film, Edgar Allan Poe was plagued with nightmares and the deaths of those he loved throughout his life. Those nightmares and his tragic life were many times the basis for... See full summary »
Director: Ric White | Stars: James R. Anderson, David Ballasso, David Bayer, Dave Bielawski
Votes: 26
77. I Was a Network Star (2006 TV Movie)
M | 75 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Debbie Allen, Darryl M. Bell, Tempestt Bledsoe, Lisa Bonet
Votes: 22
78. Churchill's Girl (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary about the life of Pamela Churchill-Harriman, daughter-in-law of Winston Churchill, who was a renowned socialite, having affairs with various rich men, diplomats, generals and ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Coldstream
79. Kings of Glam (2006 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The stories of six of the defining artists of glam rock: Marc Bolan, David Bowie, Noddy Holder, Bryan Ferry, Suzi Quatro and Elton John.
Director: Shirley Hunt | Stars: Liza Tarbuck, Marc Almond, Keith Altham, Marc Bolan
80. Rudy. Il mito Rodolfo Valentino (2006 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography
The life of and career of Rudolph Valentino as the first ever pop icon of the mass media era in the 1920s.
Director: Andrea Bettinetti | Stars: Donna Hill, David Robinson
Votes: 22
81. CeCe Winans Straight Up (2006 TV Movie)
TV-G | 30 min | Biography
Director: Ngaio Killingsworth | Star: CeCe Winans
82. Las cinco caras de David LaChapelle (2006 TV Movie)
26 min | Biography
Stars: David LaChapelle, Christina Aguilera, Pedro Almodóvar, Penélope Cruz
Votes: 6
83. The Out 100 (2006 TV Movie)
46 min | Biography
Presented with OUT Magazine, this show celebrates the top 100 gay and lesbian success stories of 2006. Join the party to find out who made the list from the worlds of entertainment, sports,... See full summary »
Director: Elaine Epstein | Stars: Wilson Cruz, Jackie Warner, Rex Lee, Daniel Sea
Votes: 10
84. Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life (2006 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Biography, War
International Aboriginal spokesperson, medal recipient from Queen Elizabeth II, digital art pioneer with a Ph.D. in Fine Arts, singer/songwriter with seven albums and an Academy Award for ... See full summary »
Director: Joan Prowse | Stars: Eric Andersen, Bill Cosby, Taj Mahal, Joni Mitchell
Votes: 18
85. The Barrymores (2006 TV Movie)
Biography
Gary Sinise hosts this astonishing look at the history of the famous--and often infamous--family of actors. He shares with us the insanity, trials, tribulations, addictions, and victories ... See full summary »
Director: Keith R. Clarke | Star: Gary Sinise
86. Heart & Soul: The Life and Music of Frank Loesser (2006 TV Movie)
TV-G | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Directors: Walter J. Gottlieb, Martin Gruber | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Charles Nelson Reilly, Robert Morse, Jerry Herman
Votes: 23
87. The Story of Beyoncé (2006 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Beyoncé, Farrah Franklin, Jay-Z, Mathew Knowles
88. DTP (2006)
80 min | Biography
Director: Yevgeny Rostovsky | Stars: Aleksandr, Maya Lebel, Tatyana Lebel, Irina Luur
89. The Dillinger Conspiracy (2006 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography
In the gangster era of the Great Depression, no criminal captured the public's imagination like bank robber John Dillinger. In a world where money was scarce and banks regularly foreclosed ... See full summary »
Director: Michael S. Ojeda | Stars: Rennie Alexander, Jared Cowan, Travis Davis, Rachel Illingworth
Votes: 18
90. Judah & Mohammad (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Judah & Mohammad is an intimate portrait of two teenage boys, one from Israel and the other from Palestine, filmed over 18 months. As their personal development is shaped by the conflict ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Cohen
Votes: 14
91. The Healing Prophet: Solanus Casey (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, Biography
Solanus Casey might very well become the first America born male Saint. He was a beloved Capuchin Friar who many believe had the ability to heal the sick and prophesize the future. Stories ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin J. Lindenmuth | Star: Solanus Casey
92. Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Biography
This inspiring docu-drama brings to life the story of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, one of the great humanitarians of the 20th century and recipient of the Nobel Prize for his work in healing the sick and injured in Africa.
Director: Martin Doblmeier | Stars: Michaël Balerdi, Jeff McCarthy
Votes: 14
93. Unveiling: I Paint a Woman's Life in My Culture (2006)
62 min | Biography
The Iranian American painter and poet Mahvash Mossaed narrates her emergence from the crucible of womanhood with a poignant bled of artwork, poetry and candid commentary.
Director: Mahvash Mossaed | Star: Mahvash Mossaed
94. Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work (2006 TV Movie)
Biography
This special is a thorough retrospective of Jackie's most popular characters from his 1950's television series, characters that include: Ralph Kramden, Reginald Van Gleason, III, the Poor ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Hall | Stars: Jerry Bergen, Art Carney, Bud Collyer, Rita Colton
Votes: 31
95. Benito Gutmacher: Fire on the Stage (2006)
64 min | Biography
A portrait of Benito Gutmacher, born in Buenos Aires 1950, an actor, author, stage director and theatre director. In 1971, he came to Paristo present his one man show "Le cri du corps". ... See full summary »
Director: Romano Giobbi | Stars: Benito Gutmacher, Brigitte Foerg, Romano Giobbi, Barbara Illert
96. Age of Genius (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography
Drama-doc on David Hume and the Scottish Enlightenment
Director: Andrew Hutton | Stars: Richard Conlon, Andrew Marr, Brian Pettifer, Alan Steele
97. Sam Peckinpah: Portrait (2006)
Not Rated | 80 min | Biography
Male friendship and loyalty till death. Drawing from the philosophy of Peckinpah's cinema, the film presents backstage images, movie trailers, TV commercials, sequences from his films, and comments by relatives, actors, and scholars.
Directors: Umberto Berlenghini, Michelangelo Dalto | Stars: R.G. Armstrong, Senta Berger, James Coburn, Katherine Haber
Votes: 15
99. My Childhood: Kym Marsh (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography
Kym Marsh talks about growing up, her rise to fame in Hear'say, and her future career as an actress.
Stars: Kym Marsh, Jack Ryder
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