Born on October 4, 1923, in Evanston, Illinois, he became a prominent figure in American cinema, known for his intense performances and commanding presence. He gained fame with roles in epic films like "The Ten Commandments," "Ben-Hur," for which he won an Academy Award, and "Planet of the Apes." His career spanned over six decades, during which he became a cultural icon. Beyond acting, he was a prominent political activist, serving as president of the NRA. He passed away on April 5, 2008.
SOYLENT GREEN
In the year 2022, overpopulation and pollution have ravaged the Earth. Soylent Green is a highly nutritious food ration, but a police detective...
TREASURE ISLAND
A young boy named Jim Hawkins embarks on a treasure hunt with a group of pirates after discovering a map to a legendary treasure. Along the way, he...
THE BIG COUNTRY
The Big Country, released in 1958, is an expansive Western directed by William Wyler that centers on Jim McKay, a calm, worldly outsider who arrives...
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
The Greatest Show on Earth ist ein US-amerikanisches Epikdrama von Cecil B. DeMille aus dem Jahr 1952, das im Zirkusmilieu von Ringling Bros. und...
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Epic biblical drama recounting Moses’ exile, divine calling, and dramatic mission to free Israel from Egypt. The film’s sweeping scenes, monumental...
THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a historical drama film that tells the story of the artist Michelangelo and his struggles to paint the Sistine Chapel...
PLANET OF THE APES
Planet of the Apes is a groundbreaking science fiction film that explores themes of civilization, science, and the nature of humanity. Set in a...
BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE
Bowling for Columbine is a 2002 American documentary film written, produced, directed, and narrated by Michael Moore. The film explores what Moore...
BEN-HUR
Ben-Hur is a classic epic film set in ancient Rome, following the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is betrayed and sent into slavery by his...
GRAY LADY DOWN
Gray Lady Down is a 1978 American disaster film about the sinking of a nuclear submarine. The crew must work together to survive the underwater...
THE WRECK OF THE MARY DEARE
An aging salvage captain (Charlton Heston) takes on the derelict Mary Deare, a merchant ship found adrift with a murky past. As the ship is towed to...
BEN-HUR
Ben-Hur (1959) is an epic historical drama directed by William Wyler, adapted from Lew Wallace's novel. It follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince...