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Julian Fellowes is our guide, acting as a historical detective and uncovering the dark goings-on behind these five real life, unsolved, mysterious murders.
The Case of Charles Bravo - 1876Charles Bravo dies in agony from antimony poisoning four months after his marriage to a beautiful, rich and scandalous wife. Suspicion falls equally on his wife, her companion, her lover and a disgruntled groom.
The Case of Rose Harsent - 1902
A pretty, young servant girl, Rose Harsent, several months pregnant and unmarried is stabbed to death in the village of Peasenhall. The murder tears apart the hardworking Suffolk community.
The Case of George Harry Storrs - 1909
A wealthy industrialist George Harry Storrs meets his untimely death at home. His servants and his wife make a valiant effort to save him, tolling the recently installed alarm bell.
The Case of the Croydon Poisonings - 1929
After the First World War when the third person in a respectable middle-class family in Croydon dies after a short illness, suspicions are raised. Two exhumations later and the police are looking for a serial killer.
The Case of the Earl of Erroll - 1941
The Earl of Erroll meets his death with a bullet through the head just outside Nairobi. Rumours abound about his affair with Diana Delves Broughton. Her husband Jock ends up in the dock with his neck on the line.- Director:
- Delyth Thomas
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- Julian Fellowes, Jean Marsh, Stella Gonet
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Generation War (2013)Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter / Generation War: Series
Career-soldier Wilhelm, his pacifist younger brother Friedhelm, and their friends Charlotte, Viktor and Greta say farewell in the summer of 1941 in Berlin, with the promise to meet again after the war. Wilhelm and his brother have been ordered to the eastern front, Charlotte will join them as a nurse in a field hospital there. In Berlin, Greta makes a name for herself as a singer, with the help of a high-ranking party official. Her Jewish boyfriend, Viktor is despatched to a concentration camp in the east. Little do they know how much the unfathomable experiences, deprivations and terrors of the war will change them. It is the experiences of friendship and betrayal, belief and disappointment, illusion and insight, guilt and responsibility that will change their lives forever. - Director:
- Philipp Kadelbach
- Cast:
- Volker Bruch, Tom Schilling, Katharina Schüttler
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John Alderton and Pauline Collins star in these classic adaptations of P.G. Wodehouse short stories. The stories are based around three general themes; The Mulliners, relating to the rather bizarre extended family of Mr. Mulliner; The Oldest Member stories, which take place in and around the golf club and The Drones Club, an all male society whose members include Freddie Fitch-Fitch and Adolphus Stiffham. - Director:
- David Askey
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- John Alderton, Pauline Collins, P.G. Wodehouse
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Franz Biberkopf (Günter Lamprecht) is an unforgettable man: his tender, good -natured side contradicted by moments of shocking violence. Released from prison following a four year sentence for the manslaughter of his girlfriend, he plans to make a new start and a decent life for himself. But a chaotic, decadent Berlin of the 20's is not theasiest place for an ex-con to go straight and work is hard to come by. When Franz becomes fascinated by Reinhold (Gottfried John), a psychotic small-time crook, he is soon drawn back into a world he cannot escape. - Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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- Günter Lamprecht, Claus Holm, Hanna Schygulla
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1892, New Mexico - legendary Army captain Joseph J. Blocker (Christian Bale) undertakes one final mission before retirement: escort Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) - a dying Cheyenne war chief - and his family back to sacred tribal lands. After 20 years of violent struggle, this gesture of peace is as unthinkable as it is harrowing. Together they battle against a punishing landscape and the brutality of men alike, coming to the rescue of a young widow (Rosamund Pike) amidst the carnage of her murdered family. Two great warriors, once rivals across the battlefield, must learn to trust each other and find peace in an unforgiving land. A heroic odyssey of survival, 'Hostiles' becomes a story not about the miles travelled nor the battles fought, but the journey towards respect, reconciliation and forgiveness. - Director:
- Scott Cooper
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- Scott Shepherd, Rosamund Pike, Ava Cooper
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Film recounts the adventures of Gustave H., a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars; and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting; a raging battle for an enormous family fortune; a desperate chase on motorcycles, trains, sleds, and skis; and the sweetest confection of a love affair - all against the backdrop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. - Director:
- Wes Anderson
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- Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric
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Atlantic City 1921. In the wake of Prohibition, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (Steve Buscemi) wields ultimate power in "the world's playground." After rigging the Atlantic City mayoral election, Nucky and young WWI veteran Jimmy Darmody appear to be in control of the city. However, their grip soon begins to unravel as Nucky is arrested for election fraud and members of both his inner circle and family begin to question their allegiances. All die while, mobsters like Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, and Al Capone wait in the wings, looking for the right opportunity to grab a bigger piece of Nucky's pic. - Director:
- Timothy Van Patten
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- Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly MacDonald
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A romance between an MI6 code genius (Ed Holcroft) and a man working dead-end jobs (Ben Whishaw) promises happiness for both. But tragedy strikes when the spy dies in suspicious circumstances forcing his lover to pursue the dangerous truth behind his death. Out of his depth in the world of espionage Danny seeks help from his wise mentor Scottie (Jim Broadbent) embarking on a journey where no one is what they seem, including the formidable Frances (Charlotte Rampling). - Director:
- Jakob Verbruggen
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- Ben Whishaw, Edward Holcroft, Jim Broadbent
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13 Minutes (2015)Elser
In 1939, when Hitler tricked millions of people at the height of his power, one man stood against him; Georg Elser (Christian Friedel). Disparaged as an assassin, he was one of the greatest resistance fighters of the Second World War. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, "13 Minutes" paints the breath-taking story of a man who could have changed world history and saved millions of human lives. - Director:
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
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- Christian Friedel, Katharina Schüttler, Burghart Klaussner
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The Coen Brothers Best Picture Oscar Nominee transforms into the season's most talked about TV debut. 'Fargo' features a new "true crime" story and new characters...all chilled in the trademark dry wit, murderous mayhem and "Minnesota nice" of the original classic , film. Oscar Winner Billy Bob Thornton stars as Lome Malvo, a manipulative master criminal who changes the life of insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman). Gus Grimly (Colin Hanks) and Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman) are the small-town police officers who join forces to uncover Lester's secrets and stop the relentlessly destructive Malvo. - Director:
- Adam Bernstein
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- Billy Bob Thornton, Joey King, Allison Tolman
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The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)El Secreto De Sus Ojos
When a retired criminal prosecutor decides to try his hand at writing a novel he finds himself inextricably drawn into the harrowing events of an unsolved crime. Re-investigating the brutal rape and murder of a beautiful woman he discovers devastated lives, corrupt government officials and a lost love. But as he delves deeper he finds himself at the dark heart of society, where mysteries lurk in the shadows and danger waits around every corner. - Director:
- Juan José Campanella
- Cast:
- Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago
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It is the eve of Prohibition, and county treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (Steve Buscemi) is looking to cash in. As the undisputed "Boss" of Atlantic City, Nucky leads a double life as a politician and bootlegger; Prohibition may have outlawed alcohol, but to provide "liquid gold" for a thirsty nation. In a city defined by notorious backroom politics and vicious power struggles, Nucky must battle with a relentless federal agent, ambitious underlings, and opportunistic rivals – including Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano, and Al Capone. - Director:
- Not Available
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- Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly MacDonald
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This series of 4 made for TV feature length thrillers stars Dennis Waterman (The Sweeney, New Tricks) as John Neil, a Falklands War hero whose family were murdered in an IRA terrorist attack. Neil has withdrawn from society and lives an isolated existence, until MI5 come calling. Former special-forces operative John Neil is a lone agent for hire for Britain's security services. Whether taking on Irish terrorists, tracking down professional assassins, or pitting his wits against ruthless drug dealers, the ex-SAS man harbours no illusions about the work he's doing, or the people he serves. Knowing he is expendable to the security services Neil must face down deadly adversaries relying on his instincts and his SAS training in a world of betrayal, danger, and deceit. These 4 films were made for broadcast on Yorkshire TV between 1993 and 1996. - Director:
- Geoffrey Sax
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- Dennis Waterman, Derek Jacobi, Peter Vaughan
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Set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, Murdoch Mysteries explores the intriguing world of William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), a methodical and dashing detective who pioneers innovative forensic techniques to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders. Murdoch's wider team include Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig), Murdoch's skeptical yet reluctantly supportive boss; feisty coroner Dr. Emily Grace, (Georgina Reilly); and pathologist-turned-psychiatrist Dr. Julia Ogden (Helene Joy) who is a staunch supporter and shares the detective's fascination with forensic science and innovative ideas. On the first-ever Victoria Day, Murdoch is reunited with his beloved Julia aboard an opulent passenger ship on its maiden voyage. Their love deepens over the course of the season, but does not escape complication as the murder of Julia's former husband, Darcy Garland, continues to cast a shadow. Crabtree and Dr. Grace's blossoming relationship faces its own issues as they struggle against their apparent class differences. - Director:
- Laurie Lynd
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- David Fox, Yannick Bisson, Thomas Craig
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Always the grizzled sidekick and never the hero, Lefty (Bill Pullman) is considered an unreliable loser but is pushed into the limelight when his best friend and longtime partner (Peter Fonda) is brutally murdered. Lefty strikes out to find the killers and avenge his friend's gruesome death, but when he returns home with the names of Johnson's killers, he finds that he is being accused of his friend's murder...His desire to clear his name and seek revenge places him at odds with vested interests, hired guns, corrupt officials and his own abundant failings as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. - Director:
- Jared Moshe
- Cast:
- Bill Pullman, Peter Fonda, Stephen Alan Seder
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