Period Dramas-The Georgian Era 1714-1795
This is a list of movies or/and mini series set in the 1714–1795
The Georgian era is a period of British history, normally defined as including the reigns of the Hanoverian kings of Great Britain-George I (1714-1727), George II (1727-1760), George III (1760-1820) , George IV (1820-1830) and William IV (1830-1837). ***Please note: The Regency era is from 1796-1830, this period I have excluded from this list. You may find this era under the listing Period Drams-The Regency Era.
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The Georgian era is a period of British history, normally defined as including the reigns of the Hanoverian kings of Great Britain-George I (1714-1727), George II (1727-1760), George III (1760-1820) , George IV (1820-1830) and William IV (1830-1837). ***Please note: The Regency era is from 1796-1830, this period I have excluded from this list. You may find this era under the listing Period Drams-The Regency Era.
For those who are serious about Period Dramas and deem a movie/mini series worthy to be listed, add your comments.
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- DirectorPhilip KaufmanStarsGeoffrey RushKate WinsletJoaquin PhoenixIn a Napoleonic era insane asylum, an inmate, the irrepressible Marquis De Sade, fights a battle of wills against a tyrannically prudish doctor.Date set: 1793
When the Marquis de Sade was imprisoned he always managed to find a way to deliver his messsage. Nothing could deter the Marquis de Sade, if he couldn't have a pen and ink, he wrote in blood, then when they took everything away, he would write in his own excrement. The man simply had the courage of his convictions and it showed. This French aristocrat was a head of his time and was well known for his literacy works of his libertine sexuality and lifestyle. Solid performace by all involved - DirectorMilos FormanStarsF. Murray AbrahamTom HulceElizabeth BerridgeThe life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was deeply jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him.Date set: 1781-1823
My absolute favourite movie of all time. Watched it so many times I know line by line off by heart. Having been one of the fortunate few to see the play it's based on, and watching the movie, I must write this is a gorgous movie. Antonio Salieri, the jealous composer who sees the genius in Mozart is masterfully played by F. W. Abraham and Tom Hulce as the lead role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, plays him with a child like quality, who takes his gift for granted. True, this is not an historic account of Mozart, but who cares, this is a truly wonderful movie***SPOILER***The ending where Salieri is scribbling down a requim music from the dying Mozart, reminds me of a parasite, sucking the life from white faced composer, clearly ignoring the fact Mozart is near death. - DirectorPen DenshamStarsRobin WrightMorgan FreemanStockard ChanningThe daughter of a thief, young Moll is placed in the care of a nunnery after her mother's execution, but the actions of an abusive priest lead her to rebel as a teenager, and she escapes to the dangerous streets of London. Further misfortunes drive her to accept a job as a prostitute from the conniving Mrs. Allworthy, where she first meets Hibble.Also see
Moll Flanders (1975) - StarsRichard E. GrantRonan VibertGerard MurphyDuring the turmoil of the French Revolution, English aristocrat Percy Blakeney, often aided by his League of friends, secretly undertakes various daring missions as the Scarlet Pimpernel.
- DirectorSaul DibbStarsKeira KnightleyRalph FiennesDominic CooperA chronicle of the life of 18th-century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was revered for her extravagant political and personal life.Date set:1744-1754
I was truly surprised in the production and the reasons are: (1) this is the one movie inwhich Kiera Knighly shines as the vulnuerable Georgiana. It is a strong performance and a challenging one (2) the costume-gorgeously true to the period and I will not bore you with the wigs...excellent. (3) the plot: it seems like something that the BBC would produce; good solid storyline, strong acting and wonderful set design.
***SPOILER***it was a emotional scene where Georgiana gave birth to one of her children, who was not sired by her husband, and was forced to give infant to her lover's family. - StarsSean BeanSaskia WickhamJonny PhillipsA virtuous young woman is oppressed by her ambitious family and a rake who's becomes obsessed with her.Date set:1732 or 1749
I waited so long for this to be released in my DVD region code; for I've seen this 10 years ago. Sean Bean is wonderful as the snake like womanizer Robert Lovelace and Saskia Wickham is perfectly cast as the purely, virginal Clarissa Harlow with high morals, who is Lovelace's prey
***SPOILER*** THERE IS A RAPE SCENE. Not to everyone's taste, but it shows the enormous lenghts Lovelace is willing to go to in order to achieve his goal.
***Trivia***this production, had an enormous budget and it is reflected in the set locations and the on scene set. The wigs and the costumes are exquisitely done. Look at the elaborate designs on Sean Bean's sleeves and vest, must of taken a seamstress weeks to finish on one cuffed sleeve - DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsRobert De NiroKenneth BranaghHelena Bonham CarterWhen the brilliant but unorthodox scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein rejects the artificial man that he has created, the Creature escapes and later swears revenge.
- DirectorStephen FrearsStarsGlenn CloseJohn MalkovichMichelle PfeifferA scheming widow and her manipulative ex-lover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman.Date set:1780
"It's beyond my control"
One of my favourite movies of all times, I ruined by video tape of this movie, having watched it so many times. Sex, scandels, lust, romance, jeolousy, deception and pure unadulterated wickedness, that sums up Dangerous Liaisons. John Malcovich is perfectly casted as Vicomte de Valmont, who is 'recruited' by ex-lover Madame de Tourvel (played by wonderfully by Glen Close) to seduce Cecile de Volanges (Uma Thurman). But the unexpected happens to Valmont who is in the pursuit of another prey Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Phieffer).
***Trivia***John Malcovich and Michelle Phieffer were rumoured to have a fling on the set of Dangerous Liaisons.
***Trivia*** Drew Barrymore and Sarah Jessica Parker were screen for the part of Cecile - DirectorMichael AptedStarsIoan GruffuddAlbert FinneyMichael GambonThe idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade.Date set: 1782
Please note: even thought the movie begins ins 1797, it goes back into the past some 15-20 years, hence the date set - StarsJames WilbyXavier DelucSerena GordonTwo men, one an aristocrat, and one a drunken lawyer, fall in love with the same woman during the early stages of the French Revolution.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppChristina RicciMiranda RichardsonIchabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of three people; the culprit is legendary apparition The Headless Horseman.A great modernizing of a classic tale. Johnny Depp is laughable in this must see film
- DirectorCharles ShyerStarsHilary SwankSimon BakerJonathan PryceIn pre-Revolutionary France, a young aristocratic woman left penniless by the political unrest in the country must avenge her family's fall from grace by scheming to steal a priceless necklace.History fanatics will tell you this is what sparked the French Revolution. The French people had enough of living in poverty and being treated like dirt while the upper crust live like royalty. I didn't know this until I saw this movie. Hilary Swank is at her most feminine playing the vengeful Jeanne St. Remy de Valois. The costume is divine and true to the period. There are a number of well known actors in this movie. Loved Joely Richardson as Marie-Antoinette, who is unaware for the conspiracy surrounding her.
- DirectorAndrew GrieveStarsIoan GruffuddRobert LindsayPaul McGannHornblower is given a dangerous mission to deliver an emigre French nobleman to a secret rendezvous near Brest while coping with enemy agents in his own ranks.
- DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsMel GibsonHeath LedgerJoely RichardsonPeaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
- CreatorDominic MinghellaStarsJames BowersAlex KingstonDaniel CraigStory of a woman who merely wished to be a loving wife, but always had to live the life of crime.Date set:1722 (this is the date inwhich the novel was published, but I will look into this, as I believe it is set earlier)
If you ever are interested in Moll Flanders, this is the nearest adaptation to the novel by Daniel Defoe. Alex Kingston, great choice for the leading part of Moll Flanders, the conniving, sly con artist and thief trying to raise herself above her social status. Written by Andrew Davies, this production delivers. Don't even bother with the American version with Robin Wright Penn, many parts of the book are missing, but it's up to you to decide which is better.
***Note*** The sex scenes are very realistic and erotic. It also beings to mind the saying "if you go them flaunt them, preferably in a laced bodice". - DirectorNeil JordanStarsBrad PittTom CruiseAntonio BanderasA vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger.
- DirectorStefan SchwartzStarsAlice EvansDaniel LapaineSophia MylesA group of Irish noblemen kidnap girls in order to marry into their fortune and avoid becoming priests or soldiers.
- DirectorMikael SalomonStarsJane BrennanLaura BrennanAnthony BrophyOn the glorious battlefields of the American Revolution, two great generals distinguished themselves; George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Washington is remembered as America's founding father, Arnold as America's most notorious traitor. Benedict Arnold rose from humble origins to become the most respected and feared of America's generals. He won brilliant military victories against the English colonists and was Washington's favorite soldier. But two conflicting forces battled inside Arnold's heart; a deep concern for his country and his passionate love for an enchanting and manipulative Philadelphia woman, Peggy Shippen. Blinded by desire, Arnold defected to the English army, orchestrating an attempt to assassinate his own mentor, George Washington.
- DirectorJames IvoryStarsNick NolteGreta ScacchiGwyneth PaltrowWidower Thomas Jefferson (3rd US president 1801-09) lives in Paris 1785-90 with his daughter. He has a pretty slave girl accompany his other daughter to France. He has an alleged affair with her resulting in children.
- DirectorMichael MannStarsDaniel Day-LewisMadeleine StoweRussell MeansThree Mohican trappers agree to protect the daughters of a British Colonel in the midst of the French and Indian War.
- DirectorLasse HallströmStarsHeath LedgerSienna MillerJeremy IronsThe fabled romantic Giacomo Casanova, after failing to win the affection of the Venetian woman Francesca Bruni, strives to discover the real meaning of love.
- DirectorMegan SilerStarsStacey HavenerGayle CohenCarla MilfordThe daughter of a lesbian couple seeks a tale about a "knightess". One of her mothers tells her a story of a Lady and a midwife who fall in love.
- StarsRomola GaraiJack DavenportAlex O'LoughlinA young woman is transported to the New South Wales penal colony in 1788.She did everything she could to survive, but to me, the writer made her seems annoying. She was in bed with Lt Ralph Clarke, then left him and the fool of a man chased her half way around the world to have his revenge....odd
- DirectorNicholas HytnerStarsNigel HawthorneHelen MirrenRupert GravesWhen King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.Having seen this movie once when it first came out on the big screen, I have looked high and low for a DVD version of this film, only to be told it has not yet been released. So I'll be checking it out online
- StarsJohn SessionsBenjamin WhitrowRon CookA ribald and rowdy romp through the mansions and taverns of Georgian England. Henry Fielding's fallen hero bed-hops his way out of a good home and almost into a hangman's noose, via a series of misadventures and misunderstandings.
