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"
The Dead Lands (2014)
6.3/10
Director: Toa Fraser
Starring: James Rolleston, Lawrence Makoare, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Xavier Horan, George Henare,...
Hongi (James Rolleston) - a Maori chieftain's teenage son - must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of his lov... Read more
The Deadly Game (2013)
7.4/10
Starring: Gabriel Byrne, Rufus Sewell, Toby Stephens, Elsa Pataky, Leo Gregory, Julian San...
A thief is caught up in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse between a maverick cop and London crime boss. Read more
The Deal (2003)
7/10
Director: Stephen Frears
Starring: Dexter Fletcher, Paul Rhys, David Morrissey, Frank Kelly, Michael Sheen, Elizabe...
Made-for-TV drama which probes the rivalry between real-life Prime Ministers Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) and Gordon Brown (David Morrissey), who, for t... Read more
The Death of Mister Lazarescu (2005)
Director: Cristi Puiu
Starring: Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminita Gheorghiu
Plagued with a terrible headache that will not go away, elderly Mr. Lazarescu (Ion Fiscuteanu) calls an ambulance. As he makes his frustrating journey... Read more
The Debt (2003)
6.9/10
Director: Jon Jones
Starring: Warren Clarke, Hugo Speer, Lee Williams
Warren Clarke, Hugo Speer and Lee Williams lead the cast of "The Debt". Richard McBrien's wry and witty look at the lives of three men and just how fa... Read more
The Deceived (2020)
5.7/10
A young English student called Ophelia falls in love with her married lecturer, Michael. When their affair results in a shocking and tragic death, Oph... Read more
The Deep Blue Sea (2011)
6.3/10
Director: Terence Davies
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Hiddleston
Based on the Terence Rattigan play of the same name, "The Deep Blue Sea" is a study of forbidden love, suppressed desire, and the fear of loneliness i... Read more
The Deep End of the Ocean (1999)
6.4/10
Director: Ulu Grosbard
Starring: John Kapelos, Michelle Pfeiffer, Treat Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Jonathan Jacks...
Based on the best-seller by Jacquelyn Mitchard about the disappearance of a three-year-old at his mother's high school reunion. Ten years later his mo... Read more
The Deer Hunter (1978)
8.1/10
Director: Michael Cimino
Starring: Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, John Savage, John Cazale, Christopher Walken
Winner of five Oscars, this harrowing indictment of war from director Michael Cimino stars Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and John Savage as three... Read more
The Deer Hunter ( Blu-ray ) (1978)
8.1/10
Director: Michael Cimino
Starring: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage, John Cazale
Winner of five Oscars, this harrowing indictment of war from director Michael Cimino stars Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and John Savage as three... Read more