Hero (1999)

Discovery Channel - Napoleons Obsession: The Quest for Egypt (1999) Movies

Posted by Tutorial at Jan. 5, 2021

"Napoleon's Obsession: The Quest for Egypt" details the real facts behind a little-known account in Napoleon's illustrious military career. Those who do know of the French leader's invasion of Egypt, and the so-called Battle of the Pyramids, may have fallen victim to one of the best public relations campaigns in history. As we learn in this documentary, hosted by renown Egyptologist Bob Brier, Bonaparte's attempt to conquer Eqypt was nothing short of an exercise in vanity.

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BBC - Hollywood's Master of Myth - Joseph Campbell (1999) Movies

Posted by notbanned at Feb. 10, 2018

Documentary which tells the remarkable story of a man whose visionary ideas about myth helped shape the whole Star Wars cycle of films. Joseph Campbell's writings are the missing link between ancient myths and modern movies, Homer and Hollywood 'high concept'. His ideas about the universal appeal of stories involving a 'hero's journey' have also influenced films as diverse as Mad Max and Babe. Campbell himself was a reluctant hero, who lived a scholarly life - he didn't own a television and rarely went to the cinema.

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PBS American Experience - MacArthur (1999) Movies

Posted by notbanned at March 5, 2021

A portrait of a complex, imposing and fascinating American general. No soldier in modern history has been more admired – or more reviled. Douglas MacArthur, liberator of the Philippines, shogun of Occupied Japan, brilliant victor of the Battle of Inchon, was an admired national hero when he was suddenly relieved of his command. Douglas MacArthur was a soldier's soldier: the son of an officer, the star of West Point, the Army's youngest-ever full general.

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Discovery Channel - Daring Capers: True Crime Stories Set 1 (1999) Movies

Posted by rwdfox at May 19, 2023

From the narrow streets of Nice to the gleaming corridors of Wall Street, Daring Capers tracks some of the world's most fascinating criminals and their audacious crimes. Here's a rogue's gallery of bank robbers, art thieves, and debonair con artists who tried to steal their way to wealth through brilliant ploys and slick transactions.

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BBC - Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age (1999) Movies

Posted by notbanned at Oct. 30, 2020

Fred Dibnah sets out on an enthusiastic tour of Britain's industrial heritage.

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Hornblower: The Complete Series (1998-2003) Movies

Posted by Helladot at May 6, 2023

Hornblower: The Complete Series (1998-2003)
BDRip 720p | MKV | 1280 x 720 | x264 @ 2560 Kbps | 8x ~100mn | 8x ~1,90 Gb
Audio: English AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subtitles: English (embedded)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, War

The epic saga of legendary seafaring hero Horatio Hornblower comes to swashbuckling life in these epic films based on C.S. Forester's classic novels. As the Napoleonic wars rage, Hornblower survives battle after battle, evades capture, and works his way up the ranks in the king's royal navy. With danger at every turn and unending adventures, Hornblower must use every ounce of his wit and courage to prevail.

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One Man's Hero Movies

Posted by at May 21, 2021

One Man's Hero (1999)
One Man's Hero tells the little-known story of the "St. Patrick's Battalion" or "San Patricios," a group of mostly Irish and other immigrants of the Catholic faith who deserted to Mexico after encountering religious and ethnic prejudice in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War. The plot centers around the personal story of John Riley, an Irishman who had been a sergeant in the American Army who is commissioned as a captain in the Mexican army and commands the battalion, as he leads his men in battle and struggles with authorities on both sides of the border

Action Drama History Western

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Paperback Hero Movies

Posted by at Jan. 8, 2024

Paperback Hero (1999)
An Australian truck driver writes romance novels. His engaged, tomboyish, crop duster best friend's name, Ruby Vale, is unasked used as author. Complications arise when his novel takes off. Will they remain friends or...?

Comedy Romance

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The 1930s (1990-2009) Movies

Posted by RSU75 at April 23, 2019

Beginning with the 1929 stock market collapse, The 1930s looks at the creation of FDR's Tree Army; construction of one of the greatest engineering projects of the modern era; the impact of the drought that transformed the plains; and an unlikely hero that gave downtrodden Americans hope. This collection of films examines America's response to the unprecedented threats facing the nation during one of history's most tumultuous decades.

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Zero Tolerance Movies

Posted by at July 22, 2020

Zero Tolerance (1999)
Johan is a two-fisted Gothenburg cop who finds himself in a shoot-out with jewel robbers. After the smoke has cleared, one robber, shot by his accomplice, and an innocent bystander, are dead. Three witnesses, including Helen, identify thug extraordinaire Leo Gaut as being the dead crook's trigger-happy colleague. Gaut soon threatens the three witnesses, and only Johan, the badge-wearing hero, can save them.

Action Thriller Crime

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