Sometimes, the life of real people is much more interesting than the fantasies of the best writers. It is not necessary that the hero of the film was a famous person. Directors and producers have long noticed this feature and create annually dozens of films on the biographies of extraordinary characters.
Codex Gotti (2018)
The film is one of the novelties of this year. It can be attributed simultaneously to several genres: drama, biography, crime. This is a story about one of the most famous gangsters of the 20th century - John Gotti. He had a bright style and amazing charm. At the same time, his cruelty struck the imagination. These qualities allowed him to rise to the heights of the mafia world and become the head of one of the most powerful clans of the Gambino.
His nickname, which gave the hero of the media, in the translation sounded like "Teflon Don." He was always easy to hide from trying to catch him in the FBI. In the film, as in the life of the hero, events seethe. Family tragedies are accompanied by endless lawsuits and prison arrears.
Cocaine (2001)
This criminal biographical drama tells about a simple young man from the backwoods, who followed his American dream. His plans were criminal and ambitious: he wanted to become the first American to import cocaine in large quantities.
He successfully created a market for himself, including the most influential and famous people in the circle of clients. As a result, he very quickly became rich. The hero easily avoided the punishment for his crime, and also fingered competitors around this market. He was happy not only from wealth, but also from the adrenaline that he received from making his risky deals.
Watergate. White House Crash (2017)
The film tells about one of the loudest scandals of the 20th century - Watergate. The situation led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The unknown person regularly conveyed information to the press, denigrating the head of state. Only 30 years later, the identity of the informer became known. The story tells about the uncompromising deputy head of the FBI Marc Felt. He put on the altar of truth all the most precious thing he had - family, career and freedom.
Duel brothers. History of Adidas and Puma (2016)
A true story describes the fate and relationships of two famous Dassler brothers. They founded the now popular sportswear companies, Adidas and Puma. In the middle of the 19th century, the brothers divided the common factory and created two different brands, thus becoming competitors.
Magic Country (2004)
The film is able to conquer the heart of any viewer, as it returns to childhood. The drama is full of emotions and excitement. The film is more like a good fairy tale, talking about the writer J. Matthew Barry. He is essentially a loser who does not want to obey the laws in London. He becomes a friend of a lonely widow and stepfather for her young sons. This situation becomes a source of inspiration and the story of Peter Penn and his magical friends comes to light. The film won the Academy Award for Best Music.
Miracle on the Hudson (2016)
In 2009, January 15, events occurred, later called the Miracle on the Hudson. On this day, the plane following flight I549 Chessley - Sallenberger, made an emergency landing on the water. It happened in New York on the Hudson. The captain of the aircraft A32O behaved like a hero, and none of the passengers was injured.
The situation was spoiled by the fact that the case did begin an investigation that threatens the pilot’s career. Despite universal approval and honors, Captain Sally was under serious blow.
In the wild (2007)
After graduating from college, a successful student and athlete, Christopher McCandless, throws away everything he had and hitchhiked to Alaska. His main desire is a total immersion in nature. On the way, the hero meets many people who change his life and perception of the world around him. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor and Editing.
Frozen Land (2013)
The scenario was based on terrible events. The story revolves around the owner of a bakery and a hunter who has a reputation for being positive in all respects. His name was Robert Hansen. The whole tragedy of the situation is that such people can often turn into ruthless maniacs. Robert kidnapped and killed women. His track record includes more than 20 names.
One of the girls managed to escape. It was seventeen-year-old Cindy Paulson. The victim put the police on the trail of the murderer, but no one believes the investigator leading the case. The alleged maniac is too famous for its untainted reputation. In spite of everything, the stubborn policeman continues the investigation.
Real Rocky (2017)
The story tells of the enviable sporting glory of a man named Chuck Wepner. In the movie, the hero's name is Rocky Balboa. He did not show amazing results in professional boxing and led the life of a quiet family man. But everything changed after he happened to meet in the ring with the legendary Mohammed Ali.
Pele: Birth of a Legend
The film will attract the attention of football fans, as it tells about the formation of a great football player.The story begins with the childhood of the best football player of the 20th century, when a boy from a poor family Edson Arantes do Nascimento dreams of a career in his favorite sport. The teacher for the child is his father, who in the past was himself a footballer. Pele gets his first invaluable advice from him. Ten years later, the whole world would talk about a small town in which the champion was happy.
Rasputin (2013)
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Russian Empire was in a deplorable state. Europe was in a fire of war. Against this background, a healer from Siberia preaches his convictions to the people and demonstrates miracles. Empress Alexandra Fedorovna fully trusts this strange man, but not everyone in the royal house shares her affection.
Last Sunday (2009)
The film tells about the last most tragic stage in the life of Leo Tolstoy. His last years were especially difficult for a writer. Relationship with his wife became even more alienated and even hostile. Everything led to the fact that on October 28, 1910, at night, Tolstoy left home. On the way, he caught a cold and developed pneumonia, from which he died at Astapovo station.
Each story is full of tragedy in its own way. Some of them are hard to believe. That reality of events makes these films even more interesting and fascinating.
