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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"

Too Young to Die (1990)

5.9/10
Starring: Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, Michael O'Keefe, Michael Tucker

Stars Juliette Lewis as a benighted teenaged girl. She is married at 14, is deserted, and begins walking the streets at 15. Abused by virtually every... Read more

Johnny Apollo (1939)

7/10
Director: Henry Hathaway
Starring: Dorothy Lamour, Edward Arnold, Lloyd Nolan, Tyrone Power

When his banker father is jailed for embezzlement, an embittered Tyrone Power leaves his old life behind him to start a new one as gangster "Johnny Ap... Read more

Dragons Forever (1987)

7.3/10
Director: Sammo Hung
Starring: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao

The effluent from a Hong Kong chemical plant is polluting the waters of a nearby cove and destroying the local fish farming industry. The chemical fac... Read more

Cry of the Penguins ( aka Mr Forbush and the Penguins ) (1971)

7/10
Director: Al Viola
Starring: John Hurt, Hayley Mills, Tony Britton, Dudley Sutton

Mr. Forbush (John Hurt), a young biologist with an eye for the ladies, chooses an unlikely assignment...to study a colony of penguins in the wildernes... Read more

ATL (2006)

6/10
Director: Chris Robinson
Starring: Tip Harris, Lauren London, Jackie Long, Lonette McKee, Antwan Andre Patton, Evan...

Based on a story by Antwone Fisher, this comedy/drama tells the story of four disillusioned teens preparing for life after high school. Rashad and hi... Read more

The Big Trees (1952)

5.8/10
Director: Felix Feist
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Edgar Buchanan, Eve Miller

Tough lumber baron Jim Fallon (Kirk Douglas) wants to take control of a verdant forest valley, where a colony of Quakers have taken up residence. A ba... Read more

Bill: On His Own (1983)

7.6/10
Director: Anthony Page
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Helen Hunt, Edie McClurg, Tracey Walter, Teresa Wright, Dennis Qu...

This made for televison sequel to the Emmy-winning 1981 film 'Bill' stars Mickey Rooney as Bill Sackter, once more struggling to survive in the mainst... Read more

(Under Quicksand) Mickey Rooney Triple: Quicksand (1950) / My Outlaw Brother (1951) / Mickey The Great (1939)

Director: Irving Pichel
Starring: Robert Preston, Mickey Rooney, Robert Stack, Jeanne Cagney, Peter Lorre, Barbara...

'Quicksand' - Mickey Rooney is cast once again as the everyman, only this noir crime drama sees him in real jeopardy as Dan, a young man who can't aff... Read more

Five Minutes to Live / The Pride of Jesse Hallam (1962)

Director: Gary Nelson, Bill Karn
Starring: Johnny Cash, Cay Forester, Ronnie Howard, Donald Woods, Brenda Vaccaro

'Five Minutes to Live' (1962) - The Man in Black shines in this classic crime drama, country music as Johnny Cabot, a violent, guitar playing ex-con w... Read more

Duet for Four (1982)

5.6/10
Director: Tim Burstall
Starring: Wendy Hughes, Michael Pate, Diane Cilento

From the boardroom to the bedroom the battle lines are drawn, A wealthy toy manufacturer (Michael Pate) is having a mid life crisis his wife (Diane Ci... Read more