Drama
The denotative aspects of drama from Aristotle's "Poetics" include a story development with a beginning, middle and an end. In the more conventional sense, dramatic presentations include the portrayal of characters, settings, life situations and stories in the course of a theatrical performance. In theatre, drama usually takes on the scope of dealing with matters of a serious nature.
Drama is Alice's largest section and a treasure trove of great drama catering for every taste. The bulk of the "Drama" section (generally made since 1965 and include psychological dramas) is listed below, however you may also choose from the "Classic Drama" sub-section (generally made before 1965), in blue on left. Also helpful may be "Alices Playhouse", "True Stories" and "Shakespeare" features.
Right: Scene from Kubrick's beautifully mounted "Barry Lyndon"
Orphans (1997)
7.1/10
Director: Peter Mullan
Starring: Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole, Gary Lewis, Douglas Henshall
Three brothers and their handicapped sister convene in their hometown of Glasgow for their mothers funeral. The siblings later seperate to each deal w... Read more
Orson Welles Collection: The Stranger / King Lear / David and Goliath / The Trial / The Herb Shriner Show (1956)
Director: Orson Welles
Starring: Edward G Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles, Anthony Perkins, Jeanne Moreau,...
A collection of 4 classic films from acclaimed director/actor Orson Welles including: 'The Stranger' (1946) - A suspenseful cat-and-mouse thriller wit... Read more
Our Country (2006)
6.2/10
Director: Francesca Comencini
Starring: Valeria Golino, Luca Zingaretti
Explores the manner in which money dictates the lives of people in Milan at the dawn of the 21st century. Ugo (Luca Zingaretti) is a crooked banker wi... Read more
Our Man In Havana (1960)
7.2/10
Director: Carol Reed
Starring: Alec Guinness, Burl Ives, Maureen O'Hara, Ernie Kovacs, Noel Coward, Ralph Richa...
Adapted from Graham Greene's novel, Alec Guinness stars in this classic spy spoof as Jim Wormold, an English expatriate who sells vacuum cleaners in H... Read more
Our Man In Havana (Blu-ray) (1960)
7.2/10
Director: Carol Reed
Starring: Alec Guinness, Burl Ives, Maureen O'Hara, Ernie Kovacs, Noel Coward, Ralph Richa...
Adapted from Graham Greene's novel, Alec Guinness stars in this classic spy spoof as Jim Wormold, an English expatriate who sells vacuum cleaners in H... Read more
Out Of Blue (2018)
4.8/10
Director: Carol Morley
Starring: Mamie Gummer, Toby Jones, Patricia Clarkson, James Caan, Jacki Weaver
When Detective Mike Hoolihan is called to investigate the shooting of leading astrophysicist and black hole expert, Jennifer Rockwell, she is affected... Read more
Out of Darkness (1993)
7.9/10
Director: Larry Elikann
Starring: Diana Ross, Beah Richards
A deeply moving drama about a woman's courageous battle against insanity. Diana Ross plays Pauline Cooper who, when she was born, the doctor said she... Read more
Out Of Justice/Hard To Kill (1990)
Director: John Flynn
Starring: Steven Seagal, William Forsythe, Jerry Orbach
The gruesome murder of a Brooklyn Detective will turn the case into a personal vendetta when the deceased's best friend and fellow officer will unleas... Read more
Out of the Blue (2006)
7.2/10
Director: Robert Sarkies
Starring: Karl Urban, Matthew Sunderland, Lois Lawn, Simon Ferry, Tandi Wright, Paul Glove...
The devastating true story of the 1990 Aramoana massacre is told with great care by director Robert Sarkies, based on the book 'Aramoana: 22 Hours of... Read more
Out of the Blue (1981)
7.2/10
Director: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Linda Manz, Sharon Farrell, Dennis Hopper
A stark and realisitic portrayal of a young girl, Linda Manz, experiencing the frustrations of small town living and thinking. Her response: rebellion... Read more