Drama
The denotative aspects of drama from Aristotle's "Poetics" include a story development with a beginning, middle and an end. In the more conventional sense, dramatic presentations include the portrayal of characters, settings, life situations and stories in the course of a theatrical performance. In theatre, drama usually takes on the scope of dealing with matters of a serious nature.
Drama is Alice's largest section and a treasure trove of great drama catering for every taste. The bulk of the "Drama" section (generally made since 1965 and include psychological dramas) is listed below, however you may also choose from the "Classic Drama" sub-section (generally made before 1965), in blue on left. Also helpful may be "Alices Playhouse", "True Stories" and "Shakespeare" features.
Right: Scene from Kubrick's beautifully mounted "Barry Lyndon"
The Captive (2014)
5.9/10
Director: Atom Egoyan
Starring: Rosario Dawson, Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, Mireille Enos, Kevin Durand, Chri...
Oscar-nominated Director Atom Egoyan's psycho thriller The Captive unravels the most extreme example of dissociation and child abduction. Starring fel... Read more
The Cardinal (1963)
6.7/10
Director: Otto Preminger
Starring: Tom Tryon, Carol Lynley, Dorothy Gish
A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal. Read more
The Carer (2016)
6.5/10
Director: Janos Edelenyi
Starring: Brian Cox, Roger Moore, Anna Chancellor, Emilia Fox, Coco Konig
The Carer, made by Hungarian director Janos Edelenyi, is notable as a showcase for Brian Cox, who plays Sir Michael Gifford, a retired Shakespearean... Read more
The Caretaker (1963)
4.2/10
Director: Clive Donner
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Alan Bates, Robert Shaw
The Caretaker was the play that made Harold Pinter's name when it was first performed at the Arts Theatre, London in 1960, and it remains probably his... Read more
The Cassandra Crossing (1976)
6.4/10
Director: George Pan Cosmatos
Starring: Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Martin Sheen, O J Simpson, Lionel Stander, Ann Tur...
An all-star spectacular telling of a terrorist infected with a deadly virus who boards the Stockholm to Geneva Express exposing all aboard to the dise... Read more
The Caterpillar Wish (2006)
Director: Sandra Sciberras
Starring: Susie Porter, Wendy Hughes, Victoria Thaine, Khan Chittenden, Philip Quast
A coastal township full of secrets - A woman with a past - A child with questions - A man, too afraid to love - This winter, one wish will change ev... Read more
The Cave of the Yellow Dog (2005)
7.7/10
Director: Byambasuren Davaa
Starring: Nansal Batchuluun, Babbayar Batchuluun, Batchuluun Urjindorj, Buyandulam Daramda...
The makers of 'The Story of the Weeping Camel' have returned to Mongolia for this similarly touching tale of a young girl who finds a lone dog and bri... Read more
The Celestine Prophecy (2006)
4.9/10
Director: Armand Mastroianni
Starring: Matthew Settle, Thomas Kretschmann, Sarah Wayne Callies, Annabeth Gish, Hector E...
Based on the New Age best-seller from James Redfield following one disillusioned man's spriritual awakening. John Woodson follows a trail of synchroni... Read more
The Center of the World (2000)
5.9/10
Director: Wayne Wang
Starring: Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, Carla Gugino
A young entrepreneur checks into a suite in Las Vegas. He's depressed, withdrawing from work and missing meetings with investors. He wants a connectio... Read more
The Chairman (1969)
5.6/10
Director: J Lee Thompson
Starring: Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, Arthur Hill
During the Chinese Cultural Revolution, the US government sends a scientist to China to steal the formula for a new agricultural enzyme developed by t... Read more