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 Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
7.3/10
Director: Peter Greenaway
Starring: Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Anne Louise Lambert
In his feature directorial debut, Peter Greenaway crafts an elegant tale of sexual gamesmanship and murder in 17th-century England. An arrogant artist... Read more
Gandhi ( Blu-ray ) (1982)
8.1/10
Director: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, John Mills, Martin Sheen...
Richard Attenborough's Academy Award-winning epic follows the extraordinary life of Mahatma Gandhi (played by Ben Kingsley), from his beginnings as a... Read more
Gandhi (1982)
8.1/10
Director: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, John Mill...
Richard Attenborough's Academy Award-winning epic follows the extraordinary life of Mahatma Gandhi (played by Ben Kingsley), from his beginnings as a... 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
Heatwave (1982)
6.5/10
Director: Phillip Noyce
Starring: Judy Davis, Richard Moir, Chris Haywood, Bill Hunter, John Meillon
Phillip Noyce's direction and an excellent turn by Judy Davis elevate this Australian drama about corruption and city planning as an ambitious archite... Read more
The Escape Artist (1982)
6.2/10
Director: Caleb Deschanel
Starring: Raul Julia, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr, Griffin O'Neal
Based on the book by David Wagoner. Griffin O'Neal makes his film debut as Danny Masters, the son of the great magician Harry Masters. Danny attempts... Read more
Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean (1982)
Director: Robert Altman
Starring: Cher , Sandy Dennis, Karen Black, Kathy Bates
Once again Robert Altman has assembled a superior cast for this story of a 20 year reunion of a James Dean fan club. Cher, Sandy Dennis, Karen Black a... Read more
The Border (1982)
6.4/10
Director: Tony Richardson
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine, Warren Oates, Elpidia Carrillo
Director Tony Richardson's searing, socially-charged drama stars Jack Nicholson in an understated performance as a corrupt border patrolman who suffer... Read more
Evil Under The Sun (1982)
7/10
Director: Guy Hamilton
Starring: Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Maggie Smith, Diana Rigg, James Mason, Roddy McDowal...
Peter Ustinov, a delight as Hercule Poirot is at an exclusive Adriatic island resort for a holiday . But evil is aboard at his luxury hotel as the s... Read more
Heat and Dust (1982)
6.7/10
Director: James Ivory
Starring: Julie Christie, Greta Scacchi, Julian Glover
An intelligent, lush and romantic tale of two women's parallel absorption into the mystical and carnal realm of India. Juilie Christie plays the indep... Read more