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    No Regrets for Our Youth 1946 POSTER

    No Regrets for Our Youth

    1946

    Japanese

    7.1

    14

    100%

    73%

    1930s

    Action

    Drama

    flower arrangements

    kyoto, japan

    student protest

    Akira Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa Director Akitake Kôno Akitake Kôno as Itokawa Eiko Miyoshi Eiko Miyoshi as Madame Yagihara, the prodessor's wife Kokuten Kôdô Kokuten Kôdô as Mr. Noge, Ryukichi's father Setsuko Hara Setsuko Hara as Yukie Yagihara
    After her anti-fascist professor father is dismissed, Yukie navigates love, political repression, and wartime upheaval—ultimately forging her own path in pre- and post-WWII Japan.
    The Boys in the Boat 2023 POSTER

    The Boys in the Boat

    2023

    English

    7.0

    51

    57%

    96%

    1930s

    Action

    Biography

    dignified

    Drama

    inspirational

    olympic games

    rowing

    Sport

    sports

    George Clooney George Clooney Director Joel Edgerton Joel Edgerton as Coach Al Ulbrickson Jack Mulhern Jack Mulhern as Don Hume Adrian Lukis Adrian Lukis as Jay Ellis Callum Turner Callum Turner as Joe Rantz
    The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
    Brave New Jersey 2016 POSTER

    Brave New Jersey

    2016

    English

    5.3

    6

    56%

    35%

    1930s

    alien

    Comedy

    History

    new jersey

    radio broadcast

    Jody Lambert Jody Lambert Director Raymond J. Barry Raymond J. Barry as Captain Ambrose P. Collins Tony Hale Tony Hale as Clark Hill Anna Camp Anna Camp as Peg Prickett Dan Bakkedahl Dan Bakkedahl as Reverend Ray Rogers
    A comedy that tells the story of a small New Jersey town on the night of Orson Welles' famed 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast, which led millions of listeners to believe the U.S. was being invaded by Martians.
    Bir Cumhuriyet Sarkisi 2024 POSTER

    Bir Cumhuriyet Sarkisi

    2024

    Turkish

    7.4

    6

    1930s

    Action

    artistic revolution

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    inspiring story

    opera

    Yagiz Alp Akaydin Yagiz Alp Akaydin Director Melis Sezen Melis Sezen as Mediha Bensu Soral Bensu Soral as Miti Kovaçeva Ahmet Rifat Sungar Ahmet Rifat Sungar as Münir Hayri Sifanur Gül Sifanur Gül as Nükhet
    During the Turkish artistic revolution of the 1930s, a group of pioneers staged Özsoy Opera, the first opera in the history of Turkish Republic.
    Saint-Exupéry 2024 POSTER

    Saint-Exupéry

    2024

    French

    5.3

    2

    1930s

    Adventure

    air rescue

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    mountain rescue

    plane crash

    rescue

    rescue mission

    Pablo Agüero Pablo Agüero Director Louis Garrel Louis Garrel as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Vincent Cassel Vincent Cassel as Henri Guillaumet Benoît Magimel Benoît Magimel as Le directeur de l'Aéropostale Diane Kruger Diane Kruger as Noëlle Guillaumet
    The story takes us back to 1930 and centres around Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, an Airmail pilot in Argentina. When his best friend who happens to be Airmail’s best pilot Henri Guillaumet disappears in the Andes, Saint-Ex decides to set out in search of him, against all odds. This impossible quest forces him to push beyond his limits, turning his capacity to dream into his greatest strength...
    Jacquot of Nantes 1991 POSTER

    Jacquot of Nantes

    1991

    French

    7.6

    6

    1930s

    1940s

    biography

    Biography

    Comedy

    Drama

    filmmaking

    nantes

    woman director

    Agnès Varda Agnès Varda Director Jacques Demy Jacques Demy as Jacques Demy Philippe Maron Philippe Maron as Jacquot 1 Brigitte De Villepoix Brigitte De Villepoix as Marilou, la mere Daniel Dublet Daniel Dublet as Raymond, le pere
    Jacquot Demy, the son of a garage owner and a hairdresser, is fascinated by cinema and decides to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker by any means necessary.
    Mr. Jones 2019 POSTER

    Mr. Jones

    2019

    English

    6.9

    30

    86%

    77%

    1930s

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    genocide

    grave

    holodomor

    Thriller

    Agnieszka Holland Agnieszka Holland Director Vanessa Kirby Vanessa Kirby as Ada Brooks James Norton James Norton as Gareth Jones Martin Bishop Martin Bishop as Sir Ernest Bennet Matthew Marsh Matthew Marsh as William Randolph Hearst
    In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones travels to Ukraine, where he experiences the horrors of a famine. Everywhere he goes he meets henchmen of the Soviet secret service who are determined to prevent news about the catastrophe from getting out. Stalin’s forced collectivisation of agriculture has resulted in misery and ruin—the policy is tantamount to mass murder.
    Battle Over Britain 2023 POSTER

    Battle Over Britain

    2023

    English

    4.0

    8

    9%

    9%

    1930s

    1940s

    Action

    battle of britain

    luftwaffe

    royal air force

    War

    world war ii

    Callum Burn Callum Burn Director Arnold Voysey Arnold Voysey as Andrew Sharp Hannah Harris Hannah Harris as Nancy White Sam Parsons Sam Parsons as Pilot Officer Frater Ryan Gooyear Ryan Gooyear as Sgt
    A young pilot, fresh out of training, is called to join a Flight while they wait for the call to scramble. Throughout a single day, he witnesses the skies of southern England filled with deadly dog fights, and after every exhausting battle the men return to their dispersal hut, only to find another of their number missing. Unwilling to surrender, the pilot and his comrades unite to take to the skies once more, determined to defend not only the airfield, but their entire country.
    Six Minutes to Midnight 2020 POSTER

    Six Minutes to Midnight

    2020

    English

    6.0

    8

    36%

    46%

    1930s

    Action

    assassin on the loose

    Drama

    high level traitor

    macabre

    somber

    Thriller

    united kingdom

    War

    Andy Goddard Andy Goddard Director James D'Arcy James D'Arcy as Captain Drey Jim Broadbent Jim Broadbent as Charlie Finty Williams Finty Williams as Miriam Judi Dench Judi Dench as Miss Rocholl
    Summer 1939. Influential families in Nazi Germany have sent their daughters to a finishing school in an English seaside town to learn the language and be ambassadors for a future looking National Socialist. A teacher there sees what is coming and is trying to raise the alarm. But the authorities believe he is the problem.
    Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose 2023 POSTER

    Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose

    2023

    English

    5.4

    9

    44%

    58%

    1930s

    based on true story

    Comedy

    isle of man

    Mystery

    Thriller

    Adam Sigal Adam Sigal Director Minnie Driver Minnie Driver as Anne Christopher Lloyd Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Harry Price Tim Downie Tim Downie as Mr. Irving Simon Pegg Simon Pegg as Nandor Fodor
    In 1935, Hungarian-American para-psychologist Nandor Fodor began his investigation of a strange occurrence on the Isle of Man. An average British family, the Irvings, claimed to have been contacted by a mysterious entity at their farm. A talking mongoose. Named Gef (Pronounced "Jeff".)
    Phantom 2023 POSTER

    Phantom

    2023

    Korean

    6.2

    17

    1930s

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    History

    independence movement

    japanese occupation of korea

    korean resistance

    spy

    Thriller

    Hae-Young Lee Hae-Young Lee Director Kyung-gu Sol Kyung-gu Sol as Junji Muramaya Lee Hanee Lee Hanee as Park Cha kyeong Esom Esom as Yun Nan-yeong So-dam Park So-dam Park as Yuriko
    In 1933, when Korea was under Japanese occupation, five people in Gyeongseong are suspected to be "Phantom" spies of the anti-Japanese organization.
    Emperor of the North 1973 POSTER

    Emperor of the North

    1973

    English

    7.2

    13

    67%

    84%

    1930s

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    great depression

    oregon, usa

    railroad

    riding the rail

    Thriller

    train ride

    Robert Aldrich Robert Aldrich Director Keith Carradine Keith Carradine as Cigaret Robert Foulk Robert Foulk as Conductor Raymond Guth Raymond Guth as Preacher Vic Tayback Vic Tayback as Yardman
    Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.
    Harlow 1965 POSTER

    Harlow

    1965

    English

    4.7

    3

    40%

    40%

    1930s

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    hollywood

    movie star

    Romance

    Alex Segal Alex Segal Director Michael Dante Michael Dante as Ed John Williams John Williams as Jonathan Martin Audrey Christie Audrey Christie as Thelma Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as William Mansfield
    Loosely based biography of 1930s star Jean Harlow as she begins her climb to stardom. One of two "Harlow" film biographies that appeared in 1965, this one stars Carol Lynley in the title role that begins as Jean Harlow, a bit player in Laurel and Hardy comedies, is invited to test for director Jonathan Martin for the lead in Howard Hughes's "Hell's Angels." She is an instantaneous sensation, and in a series of films devoted more to her body than her talent, she becomes Hollywood's "Platinum Blonde."
    The Master and Margarita 2023 POSTER

    The Master and Margarita

    2023

    Russian

    7.1

    32

    1930s

    censorship

    Drama

    Fantasy

    Horror

    moscow, russia

    Romance

    soviet union

    Thriller

    writer

    Michael Lockshin Michael Lockshin Director Yuri Kolokolnikov Yuri Kolokolnikov as Korovev Aleksey Guskov Aleksey Guskov as Maygel Claes Bang Claes Bang as Pontiy Pilat August Diehl August Diehl as Voland
    A writer in 1930s Moscow has his work banned and is expelled from the official union, leaving him without income. He then writes a novel about a mysterious dark visitor and gradually starts confusing his real life with the story.
    The Piano Lesson 2024 POSTER

    The Piano Lesson

    2024

    English

    6.2

    21

    88%

    65%

    1930s

    Action

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    family

    former slave

    heirloom

    Music

    piano

    Malcolm Washington Malcolm Washington Director Danielle Deadwyler Danielle Deadwyler as Berniece Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Doaker Gail Bean Gail Bean as Dolly David Atkinson David Atkinson as Robert Sutter
    A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
    Hold Your Breath 2024 POSTER

    Hold Your Breath

    2024

    English

    5.3

    29

    40%

    48%

    1930s

    Action

    Drama

    dust bowl

    Horror

    oklahoma

    paranoid

    Thriller

    Karrie Crouse Karrie Crouse Director Annaleigh Ashford Annaleigh Ashford as Esther Smith Sarah Paulson Sarah Paulson as Margaret Bellum Amiah Miller Amiah Miller as Rose Bellum Bill Heck Bill Heck as (uncredited) Ebon Moss-Bachrach Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Wallace Grady
    In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.
    Marlowe 2022 POSTER

    Marlowe

    2022

    English

    5.4

    69

    25%

    37%

    1930s

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    los angeles, california

    missing person

    Mystery

    old hollywood

    private detective

    Thriller

    Neil Jordan Neil Jordan Director Diane Kruger Diane Kruger as Clare Cavendish Jessica Lange Jessica Lange as Dorothy Quincannon Danny Huston Danny Huston as Floyd Hanson Liam Neeson Liam Neeson as Philip Marlowe
    Private detective Philip Marlowe becomes embroiled in an investigation involving a wealthy Californian family after a beautiful blonde hires him to track down her former lover.
    The Critic 2023 POSTER

    The Critic

    2023

    English

    6.0

    15

    51%

    66%

    1930s

    Action

    blackmail

    Crime

    critic

    deception

    Drama

    murder

    Mystery

    stage actress

    Thriller

    Anand Tucker Anand Tucker Director Lesley Manville Lesley Manville as Annabel Land Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Jimmy Erskine Gemma Arterton Gemma Arterton as Nina Land Ben Barnes Ben Barnes as Stephen Wyley
    Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
    The Wrath of Vajra 2013 POSTER

    The Wrath of Vajra

    2013

    Cn

    5.7

    2

    48%

    48%

    1930s

    Action

    chinese man

    cult

    Fantasy

    japanese occupation of china

    martial arts

    shaolin

    Wing-Cheong Law Wing-Cheong Law Director Yasuaki Kurata Yasuaki Kurata as Amano Kawao Kofi Yiadom Kofi Yiadom as Bauer Matt Mullins Matt Mullins as Bill Xing Yu Xing Yu as K-29
    In the 1930s , a Japanese cult called The Temple of Hades was ordered to cooperate with the Japanese military to destroy China. They buy so many young children from poor family , who will be trained as a lethal killing machine and serve the Empire of Japan. One of them is Vajra , who was forced by his captors to fight for the food , and accidentally causing the death of his brother. Several years later , Vajra grown up and become one of the biggest killer in the Hades sect. Vajra escapes to China and joins Shaolin , where he receives spiritual enlightenment and determined to support China against Japan.
    Get Low 2009 POSTER

    Get Low

    2009

    English

    7.0

    14

    84%

    75%

    1930s

    Action

    Drama

    funeral director

    hermit

    Mystery

    tennessee

    Aaron Schneider Aaron Schneider Director Lucas Black Lucas Black as Buddy Nick Searcy Nick Searcy as Dinner Game Guest Robert Duvall Robert Duvall as Felix Bush Bill Murray Bill Murray as Frank Quinn
    A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party... while he was still alive.
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