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A historical drama (also period drama, period piece or just period) is a dramatic work set in a past time period, usually used in the context of film and television, which presents historical events and characters with varying degrees of fictional elements such as creative dialogue or fictional scenes which aim to compress separate events or ...
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List of historical films set in Asia. Historical or period...
- List of Films and Television Shows About The American Civil War
Drama, History, War. Based on an unknown story. 1915 United...
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This is an index of lists of historical films. By country of...
- Category:Historical drama films
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The historical drama or period drama is a film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous people. Some historical dramas are docudramas , which attempt an accurate portrayal of a historical event or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow.
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- Schindler's List. Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes. 3,258 votes. A gripping tale of a man's transformation from a selfish opportunist to a savior of thousands, this film showcases the resilience of the human spirit amidst unspeakable horrors.
- The Last of the Mohicans. Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means. 2,222 votes. A powerful adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's classic novel, this movie expertly balances romance, adventure, and historical drama in an epic story set during the French and Indian War.
- Saving Private Ryan. Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore. 1,021 votes. This heart-wrenching depiction of World War II explores themes such as sacrifice, camaraderie, and heroism through its brilliant ensemble cast led by Tom Hanks.
- Glory. Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman. 2,023 votes. The inspiring true story of the first all-black volunteer company fighting during the American Civil War is brought to life with finesse in this emotionally charged film.
This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total. 1900s historical drama films (9 P) 1910s historical drama films (1 C, 107 P) 1920s historical drama films (1 C, 183 P) 1930s historical drama films (1 C, 188 P) 1940s historical drama films (1 C, 249 P) 1950s historical drama films (1 C, 229 P)
