Patton (
1970) | IMDb:
7.9
"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
Starring:
George C. Scott
,
Stephen Young
,
Frank Latimore
,
Karl Michael Vogler
,
Karl Malden
,
Michael Strong
Hard Contract (
1969) | IMDb:
5.7
A cold hearted American hit man goes to Europe for "one last score". His encounter with a beautiful young woman casts self doubt on his lifeblood, and influences him to resist carrying out the contract.
Starring:
James Coburn
,
Lee Remick
,
Lilli Palmer
,
Burgess Meredith
,
Patrick Magee
,
Sterling Hayden
Spartacus (
1960) | IMDb:
7.9
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Starring:
Kirk Douglas
,
Laurence Olivier
,
Jean Simmons
,
Charles Laughton
,
Peter Ustinov
,
John Gavin
Solomon and Sheba (
1959) | IMDb:
6.1
Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.
Starring:
Yul Brynner
,
Gina Lollobrigida
,
George Sanders
,
Marisa Pavan
,
David Farrar
,
John Crawford