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"
True Confessions (1981)
6.4/10
Director: Ulu Grosbard
Starring: Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Burgess Meredith, Charles Durning, Ed Flanders, C...
In 1940's Los Angeles, Monsignor Desmond Spellacy (Robert De Niro), a rising star in the Catholic Church hierarchy, has a talent for fundraising that... Read more
Four Friends (1981)
7.1/10
Director: Arthur Penn
Starring: Jim Metzler, Reed Birney, Lois Smith, Michael Huddleston, Craig Wasson, Jodi The...
Set during the tumultuous 1960s, an era when everyone's values were turned inside out, shaken around, and reassembled. This story of four working-clas... Read more
D H Lawrence Collection ( Sons and Lovers / Priest of Love / Kangaroo ) (1981)
Director: Christopher Miles, Jack Cardiff, Tim Burstall
Starring: Dean Stockwell, Trevor Howard, Wendy Hiller, Janet Suzman, Ava Gardner, Penelope...
A literary master of the 20th century, D.H. Lawrence's infamous and groundbreaking novels, from "Lady Chatterley's Lover" to "Women in Love" and "The... Read more
Freedom (1981)
8.5/10
Director: Scott Hicks
Starring: Jon Blake, Candy Raymond, Jad Capelja, Charles Tingwell, Max Cullen, Chris Haywo...
The first film from Australian director Scott Hicks ('Shine') is the tale of a no-hoper with a big dream - driving down the road in a Porsche, with a... Read more
Rich and Famous (1981)
5.9/10
Director: George Cukor
Starring: Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen, Meg Ryan, Hart Bochner, David Selby
Chronicles the tempestuous relationship of college classmates Jacqueline Bisset and Candice Bergen over the years. Bisset becomes a respected novelist... Read more
Raggedy Man (1981)
6.8/10
Director: Jack Fisk
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Eric Roberts, Sam Shepard
Set against the backdrop of World War II, this provocative drama stars Sissy Spacek as a divorced mother of two boys working as a telephone operator i... Read more
Death Hunt (1981)
7/10
Director: Peter R Hunt
Starring: Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Andrew Stevens, Carl Weathers, Ed Lauter, Angie Dic...
Unflinching Mountie Lee Marvin withstands the rugged Canadian wilderness to bring in maverick fur trapper Charles Bronson, who's determined not to be... Read more
Smash Palace (1981)
7.2/10
Director: Roger Donaldson
Starring: Bruno Lawrence, Anna Jemison, Greer Robson, Keith Aberdein
Bruno Lawrence delivers an unforgettable performance as Al Shaw, a former pro racer who now operates an auto salvage yard in hicksville. When his wif... Read more
The Salamander (1981)
6.2/10
Director: Peter Zinner
Starring: Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Christopher Lee, Sybil Danning, Eli Wallach, Claudia...
Based on Morris West's best-selling novel, this tense political thriller explores the world of treasonous politics, love and high finance. In Italy's... Read more
The Flame Trees of Thika (1981)
8/10
Director: Roy Ward Baker
Starring: Hayley Mills, David Robb, Holly Aird, Ben Cross
Based on Elspeth Huxley's autobiographical novel, this acclaimed six-part mini series revolves around the Grant Family: mother (Hayley Mills), father... Read more