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1. The Mask of Zorro (1998)
PG-13 | 136 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A young thief seeking revenge for his brother's death is trained by the once-great, aging Zorro, who is pursuing his own vengeance.
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, José María de Tavira
Votes: 197,922 | Gross: $94.10M
2. In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
PG-13 | 122 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
A recounting of a New England whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820, an experience that later inspired the great novel Moby-Dick.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw
Votes: 148,840 | Gross: $25.02M
3. God Loves Caviar (2012)
TV-14 | 101 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
The Greek pirate who turned businessman, Ioannis Varvakis, made his fortune selling caviar in Russia and all over the world. Varvakis strives all his life for freedom for himself and then for his country.
Director: Yannis Smaragdis | Stars: Sebastian Koch, Evgeniy Stychkin, Juan Diego Botto, Olga Sutulova
Votes: 3,145
4. Jamaica Inn (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 177 min | Drama, History, Mystery
A young woman moves in with her aunt and uncle and soon discovers unsavory happenings in her new home.
Stars: Jessica Brown Findlay, Matthew McNulty, Sean Harris, Joanne Whalley
Votes: 1,961
5. Land of Fury (1954)
90 min | Adventure, Drama, History
In 1821,among the first British sailors to set foot on New Zealand, Phillip Wayne befriends a Maori tribe's chief, marries in England and returns to New Zealand with a small group of followers to settle.
Director: Ken Annakin | Stars: Jack Hawkins, Glynis Johns, Noel Purcell, Inia Te Wiata
Votes: 275
6. Simón Bolívar (1969)
PG | 106 min | Biography, Drama, History
Historical drama about Venezuelan military and political leader Simón Bolívar who helped much of Latin America to achieve independence from Spain.
Director: Alessandro Blasetti | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Rosanna Schiaffino, Francisco Rabal, Conrado San Martín
Votes: 90
7. Papaflessas (1971)
130 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Under the Ottomans' reign of terror in early-1820s Greece, Papaflessas played a key role in the nation's uprising to gain its independence, until his heroic fall against the tyrants' brutal multitudes, on May 20, 1825.
Director: Errikos Andreou | Stars: Dimitris Papamichael, Alekos Alexandrakis, Angelos Antonopoulos, Katia Dandoulaki
Votes: 923
8. Tsakitzis: Protector of the Poor (1960)
100 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Having sworn to protect the poor in the far-off territories of early-1900s Anatolia, Tsakitzis and his men thwart the ruthless Pasha's plans. However, the evil ruler has an unexpected ally. Can love defeat the legendary hero's sharp sword?
Director: Kostas Andritsos | Stars: Andreas Barkoulis, Gely Mavropoulou, Stefanos Stratigos, Takis Miliadis
Votes: 29
9. The Souliotes (1972)
91 min | Adventure, Drama, History
As the Revolution against the tyrannical Ottoman Empire rages on, the Souliotes fight tooth and nail to stand their ground. But, disgraceful treason will bring Ali Pasha and his multitudes of soldiers at the gates. Do heroes fear death?
Director: Dimitris Papakonstadis | Stars: Hristos Politis, Katia Dandoulaki, Giannis Katranis, Stefanos Stratigos
Votes: 234
11. The Exodus from Missolonghi (1966)
85 min | Drama, History, War
The siege of the Turks against the Greeks and the heroic exit from Messolonghi. This film shows the heroism and sacrifice of the Greeks for their homeland and their freedom.
Director: Dimitris Doukas | Stars: Manos Katrakis, Anna Iasonidou, Daphne Skoura, Ilia Livykou
Votes: 25
12. I altana tis Pargas (1990– )
50 min | Drama, Adventure
This is an exciting story with complex affair, combining what happen in the life of a family with eight daughters in Parga, during the reign of Ali Pasha in the rest of Epirus. This family ... See full summary »
Stars: Alexandra Ladikou, Dimitris Papamichael, Mania Tehritzoglou, Kostas Drakos
Votes: 13
13. Kalavryta, 1821 (1970)
78 min | Drama, Romance
In 1821, on the eve of the Revolution against the oppressive Ottoman Empire, the young son of a Greek freedom fighter falls in love with the beautiful daughter of Kalavryta's Ibrahim Pasha Arnaoutoglou. Is there a future between them?
Director: Spyros Ziangos | Stars: Anna Iasonidou, Pavlos Liaros, Spyros Pappas, Periklis Hristoforidis
Votes: 10
14. Bouboulina (1959)
84 min | Adventure, Biography, History
Captain Lascarina decides to organize the revolution in Spetses despite her double widowhood. In the struggle for the liberation of Greece, she gives all her property, fighting along with her lads.
Director: Kostas Andritsos | Stars: Irene Papas, Andreas Barkoulis, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos, Miranta Myrat
Votes: 166
15. Pou sai more Nikitara (2021)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Holy Metropolys of N.Ionia, Philadelphia, N.Heraklion and Chalcedon, commemorating 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution 1821, presents an original anniversary film, dedicated to life and sacrifice of the Great Hero of 1821, Nikitaras.
Director: Theodoros Kolovos | Stars: Leonardo Thimo, Theodoros Kolovos, Panagiotis Arvanitis, Emmanouela Zafeiroudi
Votes: 21
16. Zalongo, the Fort of Freedom (1959)
88 min | Drama, History, Romance
The heroic battles of Souliotes to defend their land from the Turks, until Ali Pasha with the help of a traitor, he manages to conquer Souli.
Director: Stelios Tatasopoulos | Stars: Tzavalas Karousos, Andreas Zisimatos, Nina Sgouridou, Byron Pallis
Votes: 39
17. Together in Life and Death (1964)
96 min | Drama, Romance, War
Inspired by Spyridon Peresiadis' play "Esme, the Turkish Girl", this is the forbidden love affair between a brave Greek Klepht and a charming Turkish woman, during the Turkish Occupation of Greece.
Director: Ilias Mahairas | Stars: Manos Katrakis, Marlen Papoulia, Andreas Barkoulis, Nitza Avantagelou
Votes: 11
18. Freedom or Death (1972)
92 min | Adventure
The film is inspired by the epic poem, "Astrapogiannos", of the Greek poet, representative of the Heptanese School, and politician, Aristotelis Valaoritis, and refers to the life of Lambetis, the son of Astrapogiannos.
Director: Paris Hadjikyriakos | Stars: Kyriakos Danikas, Giorgos Tzortzis, Eleni Dakoronia, Tzina Danika
Votes: 8
19. The Golden Eagles (1963)
90 min | Adventure
A gunman, during the Turkish occupation of Greece, collides with the landlords, considering them traitors. But when he learns that belong to the Society of Friends and prepare the Revolution, would become their ally.
Director: Panagiotis Konstadinou | Stars: Martha Vourtsi, Andreas Zisimatos, Giorgos Kabanellis, Giannis Voglis
Votes: 15
20. Revolution of 1821 (1926)
Short, History, War
The Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire, in 1821.
Director: Dimitrios Kaminakis | Stars: Eleni Karyki, Mihail Naskos, Antzoulina Pouseli, Mary Tsikourdi
21. The Proud (1962)
85 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
In post-1821 Peloponnese, a humble farmhand dares to fall in love with the beautiful sister of the area's haughty landlord, only to trigger a dangerous cycle of unbridled violence. Can there be redemption for the proud ones?
Director: Andreas Labrinos | Stars: Giannis Voglis, Petros Fyssoun, Alexandra Ladikou, Dimitris Ioakeimidis
Votes: 26
22. The Banner of 1821 (1929)
Drama, History, Romance
March 1821. The brave insurgent Greeks hoist the sacred banner of the revolution against the Ottoman Empire in the monastery of Agia Lavra in Kalavryta.
Director: Kostas Leloudas | Stars: Lea Lelouda, Manos Katrakis, Dimitris Batis, Pavlos Katapodis
Votes: 10
23.
Hudson's Bay (1959– )
Episode:
Civilization
(1959)
26 min | Adventure, Family, Western
Banner must deal with a romantic quadrangle - Colin Shaw lover Maggie MacGregor who is engaged to Maitland, an up-and-coming Hudson's Bay factor. Jack Cherry only wants to marry Maggie for ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney J. Furie | Stars: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Louis Zorich, Anne Collings
Votes: 7
24.
Hudson's Bay (1959– )
Episode:
The Crees
27 min | Adventure, Family, Western
Banner has a crisis of conscience after he and Falcon wipe out an attacking Cree war party that consisted only of boys. He travels to the Cree Indian camp in hopes of ending the ceaseless ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney J. Furie | Stars: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Eric Clavering, Earl Parker
25.
Atlas Pro (2018– )
Episode:
The Uncertain Future of Marie Byrd Land
(2021)
24 min | Documentary
Much of Antarctica was claimed by seven countries in the twentieth century. As conflicts over overlapping regions began to develop the countries of the world in a rare exercise of good ... See full summary »
Star: Caelan Kelley
26.
How the Earth Was Made (2009– )
Episode:
New York
(2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History
The geological history of New York City is as superlative as it's current economic impact including; a titanic mountain rage, massive volcanic eruptions, immense glaciers and an enormous flash flood.
Director: Stefanie Kern | Stars: Corey Johnson, Charles Merguerian, Paul Olsen, Matthew Gorring
Votes: 26
27.
Periodic Videos (2008– )
Episode:
Arsenic - Periodic Table of Videos
(2020)
18 min | Documentary
Arsenic has been associated with poisoning for centuries and the Professor has some doozies of stories to share. Of course he also includes the chemistry with Neal performing a forensic ... See full summary »
Stars: Neil Barnes, Brady Haran, Martyn Poliakoff
28.
Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode:
Secrets of Spanish Florida
(2017)
TV-PG | 115 min | Documentary, History, War
Long before the British invasion of America the Spanish had begun to settle in Florida. The land would become a multiracial community and its little known but colorful history would change the course of European and American history.
Director: Tony Haines | Stars: Jimmy Smits, Javier Cancio-Donlebun Ballve, Don Alvaro Armada Barcaiztegui, Robert Blount
Votes: 39
29.
Ruining History (2017– )
Episode:
The Horrifying Shipwreck That Inspired Moby Dick
(2018)
19 min | Comedy, History, Talk-Show
Sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
Stars: Ryan Bergara, Garrick Bernard, Shane Madej, Kate Peterman
Votes: 18