Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.
The story of president Andrew Jackson from his early years, the film begins when he meets Rachel Donaldson Robards. The plot concentrates on the scandal concerning the legality of their marriage and how they overcame the difficulties.
Adventurer Marco Polo travels to China, where he finds the Emperor Kublai Khan, court intrigue, danger, and unexpected love. Directors: Archie Mayo, John Cromwell (uncredited) Writers: Robert E. Sherwood (screen play), N.A. Pogson (based on a story by) Stars: Gary Cooper, Sigrid Gurie, Basil Rathbone
Once labeled a “youth-at-risk,” 30-year old Matt Rutherford risked it all in an attempt to become the first person to sail alone, nonstop around North and South America. Red Dot on the Ocean is the story of Matt’s death-defying voyage and the childhood odyssey that shaped him. Red Dot on the Ocean is the story […]
“Hell, I’m the best…the last of the daredevils…and my death – IT WILL BE GLORIOUS!” Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of Butte, Montana. The film depicts Knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. Director: Marvin J. Chomsky Writers: Alan […]
Jesus Christ faces religious and political oppression during his ministry and in the days before his death and resurrection. Director: Cecil B. DeMille Writer: Jeanie Macpherson (story) Stars: H.B. Warner, Dorothy Cumming, Ernest Torrence
Back in the late 60’s, early 70’s, as kids, we were pretty excited to watch Dr. Shock and would huddle around the TV on Saturday night. Many of the movies were cheesy, but his pre-show was total laughter.
The touching story of Father Damien, who went to the island of Molokai to minister to the lepers who had been exiled there. Director: Paul Cox Writers: John Briley, Hilde Eynikel (book) Stars: David Wenham, Kate Ceberano, Jan Decleir
This is the true story of Sung Neng Yee, now known as Nora Lam, who fled from Communist China to Hong Kong for her palpably real Christian faith. Director: James F. Collier Writers: Nora Lam (book), Irene Burk (book) | 1 more credit » Stars: Julia Nickson, France Nuyen, James Shigeta The story of Sung […]