Drama Romance
The Romantic Drama generally has as its central plot the beginning, obstruction and eventual, though often tragic, fruition of a romance. A common derogatory term for such films is "weepy" since they can reduce the audience to (willing) tears by playing on themes of noble self-sacrifice or cruel fate.
The motherlode of Alice's Romantic Dramas can be scrolled below, however the "Romance" feature along with "Comedy Romance" and "Classic Romance" may prove helpful.
Right; Alan Rickman, Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves star in Stephen Poliakoff's powerful "Close My Eyes".
Hanover Street (1979)
6.1/10
Director: Peter Hyams
Starring: Harrison Ford, Lesley-Anne Down, Christopher Plummer, Michael Sacks, Richard Mas...
Harrison Ford is an American bomber pilot stationed in London during World War II. During an air raid, Harrison meets Lesley Anne-Down, a married Brit... Read more
The Electric Horseman (1979)
6.3/10
Director: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson
In this rousing romantic adventure, Robert Redford plays an ex-world champion rodeo cowboy who's fallen on hard times and is reduced to selling breakf... Read more
Tess (1979)
7.3/10
Director: Roman Polanski
Starring: John Bett, Peter Firth, Nastassja Kinski, Leigh Lawson
Winner of three Academy Awards, Polanski's interpretation of Thomas Hardy's novel is a beautiful and timeless masterwork destined to be a classic. Nas... Read more
Sons for the Return Home (1978)
4.7/10
Director: Paul Maunder
Starring: Fiona Lindsay, Uelese Petaia, Moira Walker
From the book by Albert Wendt comes this moving portrayal of love across the racial divide. Sione (Uelese Petaia) from a traditional Samoan family and... Read more
Wuthering Heights (BBC) (1978)
7.7/10
Director: Dick Coles
Starring: Ken Hutchison, Kay Adshead, John Duttine, Cathryn Harrison, Caroline Langrishe
When Mr. Earnshaw encounters Heathcliff, a ragamuffin orphan, he kindly brings the boy into his home and makes him part of the family. From the start... Read more
Days of Heaven (1978)
7.9/10
Director: Terrence Malick
Starring: Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz
A beautifully shot film telling the story of Richard Gere, a fugitive from the Chicago slums, and Sam Shepard, a shy, rich Texan in love with the same... Read more
Roseland (1977)
6/10
Director: James Ivory
Starring: Geraldine Chaplin, Christopher Walken, Teresa Wright, Lou Jacobi, Lilia Skala
The film's namesake, a famed New York City ballroom, serves as the setting for a dramatic trio of stories from the Merchant/Ivory team: a lonely widow... Read more
Bobby Deerfield (1977)
5.9/10
Director: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Al Pacino, Marthe Keller, Anny Duperey, Romolo Valli
From award-winning director Sydney Pollack comes this off-kilter drama, starring Al Pacino as jaded racecar driver "Bobby Deerfield". While Deerfield'... Read more
Ode to Billy Joe (1976)
6.5/10
Director: Max Baer
Starring: Glynnis O'Connor, Joan Hotchkis, Robbie Benson
Billy Joe confesses his love to the lovely Bobbi Lee only to cover his growing fear that he may, in fact, be homosexual. One night, at a barn dance, h... Read more
Break of Day (1976)
6.4/10
Director: Ken Hannam
Starring: Sara Kestelman, Andrew McFarlane, John Bell
Made during a 'Golden Age' of Australian cinema (the period saw films such as 'Picnic at Hanging Rock', 'The Devil's Playground' and 'The Getting of W... Read more