09 Aug 1996
Basquiat
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story
If life is a performance, his was a masterpiece.
The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.
Top Billed Cast
Rupert Everett Noël Coward (voice)
Alan Cumming Narrator (voice)
Laurence Olivier Self (archive footage)
Maggie Smith Self (archive footage)
Michael Caine Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra Self (archive footage)
Lauren Bacall Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball Self (archive footage)
Similar movies
Basquiat Basquiat Jan Werich: Když už člověk jednou je… 
Jan Werich: Když už člověk jednou je… 05 Aug 2021
Jan Werich: Když už člověk jednou je…
No overview found
I Was a Jewish Sex Worker 
I Was a Jewish Sex Worker 22 Oct 1996
I Was a Jewish Sex Worker
I Was a Jewish Sex Worker is a humorous, no-holds-barred autobiographical film about the director’s former career as a sex worker and his relationship with his Jewish family. From graphic, erotic massages to a revealing interview with his grandmother, Roth tells a unique tale and explores themes of sexual wellness, connection and self-realization. Featuring guest appearances by German filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim and sexologist/performer Annie Sprinkle.
Frank Serpico 
Frank Serpico 01 Nov 2017
Frank Serpico
In 1972, officer Frank Serpico exposes the corruption which poisons the roots of the NYPD and becomes famous in 1973 when director Sidney Lumet tells his story in the classic film “Serpico,” starring Al Pacino.
Outlaw King 
Outlaw King 06 Sep 2018
Outlaw King
Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.
Ben-Hur 
Ben-Hur 18 Nov 1959
Ben-Hur
In 26 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.
The Last Emperor 
The Last Emperor 04 Oct 1987
The Last Emperor
A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.
Amazon Adventure 
Amazon Adventure 18 Apr 2017
Amazon Adventure
This film follows scientist Henry Bates as he explores the Amazon for proof of natural selection.
Miss Hokusai 
Miss Hokusai 09 May 2015
Miss Hokusai
A daughter is constantly overshadowed by her famous father, but she is determined to make her own mark in the world.
Gandhi 
Gandhi 01 Dec 1982
Gandhi
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Everybody Loves Chris Rock 
Everybody Loves Chris Rock 01 Mar 2021
Everybody Loves Chris Rock
Trace the beloved comedian, actor, and producer’s journey to superstardom — from the mid-1980s stand-up comedy circuit to SNL to the big screen.
The Elephant Man 
The Elephant Man 09 Oct 1980
The Elephant Man
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power 
Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power 07 Nov 2019
Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power
The views and thoughts of Canadian writer Margaret Atwood have never been more relevant than today. Readers turn to her work for answers as they confront the rise of authoritarian leaders, deal with increasingly intrusive technologies, and discuss climate change. Her books are useful as survival tools for hard times. But few know her private life. Who is the woman behind the stories? How does she always seem to know what is coming?
Malcolm X 
Malcolm X 18 Nov 1992
Malcolm X
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic 
Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic 12 Sep 2006
Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic
Last week Freddie Mercury would have celebrated his 60th birthday. To mark the occasion, celebrity fans Robbie Williams, McFly and Mike Myers talk about what they think made him so special. Photographs, home video footage and rarely heard interviews with the man himself are featured and some of Freddie's close friends and family reveal the man behind the magic.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story 
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story 06 Jun 2018
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr.
Verstörung - und eine Art von Poesie. Die Filmlegende Bernhard Wicki 
Verstörung - und eine Art von Poesie. Die Filmlegende Bernhard Wicki 11 Jun 2007
Verstörung - und eine Art von Poesie. Die Filmlegende Bernhard Wicki
Documentary about film director and actor Bernhard Wicki.
Jodie Foster - Hollywood under the skin 
Jodie Foster - Hollywood under the skin 03 Apr 2021
Jodie Foster - Hollywood under the skin
From her precocious status as a sex symbol to her consecration as a filmmaker, Jodie Foster's story is about a feminist struggle, albeit atypical, fought on and off the screen. This film sets out to retrace her remarkable journey within the Hollywood industry.
The Diary of Anne Frank 
The Diary of Anne Frank 18 Mar 1959
The Diary of Anne Frank
The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
Batman & Bill 
Batman & Bill 06 May 2017
Batman & Bill
Everyone thinks that Bob Kane created Batman, but that’s not the whole truth. One author makes it his crusade to make it known that Bill Finger, a struggling writer, actually helped invent the iconic superhero, from concept to costume to the very character we all know and love. Bruce Wayne may be Batman’s secret identity, but his creator was always a true mystery.