Captain Corelli's Mandolin (
2001) | IMDb:
5.9
When a fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during World War II, his fiancée falls in love with the local Italian commander.
Jacob (
1994) | IMDb:
6.5
Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.
Starring:
Matthew Modine
,
Lara Flynn Boyle
,
Sean Bean
,
Joss Ackland
,
Juliet Aubrey
,
Irene Papas
Directed by:
Peter Hall
Sweet Country (
1987) | IMDb:
4.9
An American couple in Chile is drawn into the turmoil that followed President Salvador Allende's 1973 overthrow.
Directed by:
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Produced by:
Into the Night (
1985) | IMDb:
6.4
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
Starring:
Jeff Goldblum
,
Michelle Pfeiffer
,
Carmen Argenziano
,
Stacey Pickren
,
Dan Aykroyd
,
David Cronenberg
Lion of the Desert (
1981) | IMDb:
8.2
This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.
Bloodline (
1979) | IMDb:
4.6
A pampered heiress inherits her father's pharmaceutical empire when he dies in a suspicious accident, and soon finds herself surrounded by ruthless board members and grasping family members who will seemingly stop at nothing to profit.
The Message (
1976) | IMDb:
8.1
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
Starring:
Anthony Quinn
,
Irene Papas
,
Michael Ansara
,
Johnny Sekka
,
Michael Forest
,
Garrick Hagon
Directed by:
Moustapha Akkad
Moses the Lawgiver (
1974) | IMDb:
6.1
The epic story of Moses, who led the Israelites out of slavery, parted the Red Sea and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Originally a TV Miniseries recut for theaters
Starring:
Burt Lancaster
,
Anthony Quayle
,
Ingrid Thulin
,
Irene Papas
,
Aharon Ipalé
,
Marina Berti
Directed by:
Gianfranco De Bosio
The Moon-Spinners (
1964) | IMDb:
6.5
Young English girl Nikky and her aunt arrive at the Moon-Spinners, a hotel on Crete, to a less than enthusiastic welcome. The coolness of the owner is only out-done by the surliness of her brother Stratos, recently back from London. But then there is nice English lad Mark to make friends with, at least until Stratos and his pal take a shot at him one night. When Nikky helps him hide she finds the Greeks are after her too.
The Guns of Navarone (
1961) | IMDb:
7.5
A team of allied saboteurs are assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers.
Starring:
Gregory Peck
,
David Niven
,
Anthony Quinn
,
Stanley Baker
,
Anthony Quayle
,
James Darren