There’s such a mood when you want to watch something mind-blowing knowing that the plot of the movie really was once real. You may cry, be surprised, horrified, or ponder while watching our selection of movies based on true events.
“Mind games”
A human drama inspired by events in the life of John Forbes Nash, Jr. and partially based on the biography of Sylvia Nazar, A Beautiful Mind. The life story of Nobel Prize-winning mathematician John Nash. John Forbes Nash Jr. has experienced everything from the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity. The mathematical genius made an incredible discovery early in his career and was at the peak of international recognition. However, handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and painful journey of self-discovery.
“Irish”
In the 1950s, truck driver Frank Sheeran becomes involved with Russell Bufalino and his Pennsylvania crime family. As Sheeran rises to become the ultimate hitman, he also takes a job alongside Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful commander linked to organized crime. The movie is based on the life of Frank Sheeran and for the most part it seems like an accurate retelling. However, there are a few plot points that confuse viewers.
“For conscientious reasons”
The story of Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who during World War II was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor despite his religious refusal to bear arms. Doss was drafted into the army and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance, but was respected after risking his life to save 75 people at the Battle of Okinawa without firing a single shot.
“Zodiac”
Zodiac is a crime thriller with a legendary cast: what is Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo worth? David Fincher directed the movie “Zodiac” to captivate audiences with its mystery, suspense and horror. This is a masterpiece that showcases the wild and unexplored world of serial killers. The gloomy and gloomy atmosphere and murder scenes will definitely give you goosebumps.
“In cold blood”
In the film adaptation of Truman Capote’s true crime novel, ex-cons Perry Smith and Richard “Dick” Hickok hatch a plan to rob a wealthy Kansas family. The men break into the Clutters’ house hoping to find a safe full of cash, but never actually find any money. Enraged, they kill the entire family and run away. As criminals flee, they face not only the reality of their heinous crimes, but also their own indecision.
“Operation Argo”
On November 4, 1979, gunmen stormed the US embassy in Tehran, Iran, and took 66 Americans hostage. Six Americans manage to escape and take refuge in the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it’s only a matter of time before the refugees are found and possibly executed, the US government calls in Officer Tony Mendez to rescue them. Mendes’ plan is to masquerade as a Hollywood producer exploring places in Iran and train the refugees to act as “camera crew.”
“Schindler’s List”
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Oskar Schindler. He rescued thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II.
The film was shot in black and white to justify the seriousness and depth of the plot. The American Film Institute even named Schindler’s List the most inspiring film of all time. It testifies to the strength of a person’s will that can change the situation for the better. His timeless message of hope and resilience continues to motivate millions of people to this day. In addition, the film is an accurate depiction of the Holocaust, which prompted many survivors to share their stories with the public.
“12 years of slavery”
This is a powerful film that tells the story of African-American Solomon Northup, who has been kidnapped and sold into slavery for over a decade. The heartbreaking story of his struggle and rescue will surely impress anyone.
Rillington Place 10
John Christie is probably second only to Jack the Ripper as London’s most infamous serial killer. This is the “humble” postman who strangled at least eight women, including his wife, in the 1940s and 50s, and hid their bodies within the walls of his Notting Hill apartment. Richard Fleischer’s film is a little-known treasure of the genre, with a truly chilling performance by Richard Attenborough in the lead role, and the actor claimed to haunt it long after filming.
“Pianist”
In the film adaptation of the autobiography “The Pianist. An extraordinary story of survival in Warsaw 1939-1945” Władysław Szpilman (Adrian Brody), pianist at a Polish-Jewish radio station, sees Warsaw slowly change with the start of World War II. Szpilman is taken to the Warsaw Ghetto and later separated from his family during Operation Reinhard. From then until the release of the concentration camp prisoners, Shpilman hides in various places among the ruins of Warsaw.
Source: People Talk
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