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"
Les Miserables (1935/1952 Versions) (1935)
7.4/10
Director: Lewis Milestone, Richard Boleslawski
Starring: Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget,...
This collection includes two adaptations of Victor Hugo's acclaimed novel. First, Fredric March stars in director Richard Boleslawski's 1935 version a... Read more
Les Miserables (Jackman) (2012)
7.4/10
Director: Tom Hooper
Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen, Anne Hatha...
A musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel about a recently-released prisoner named Jean Valjean struggling to survive during the French revo... Read more
Les Miserables (Jackman) ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
7.4/10
Director: Tom Hooper
Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen, Anne Hatha...
A musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel about a recently-released prisoner named Jean Valjean struggling to survive during the French revo... Read more
Les Miserables (Jordan) (1978)
7.4/10
Director: Glenn Jordan
Starring: Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Cyril Cusack, Claude Dauphin, John Gielgud, Ian...
Victor Hugo's classic story of an escaped convict and the detective who trails him for a lifetime. A lavish remake of the perennial favourite, starrin... Read more
Les Miserables (Miniseries) (2018)
7.3/10
Director: Tom Shankland
Starring: Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Lily Collins, Adeel Akhtar, Johnny Flynn, Henry Llo...
Television adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel, which follows Jean Valjean as he evades capture by the unyielding Inspector Javert. Set against... Read more
Les Miserables (Neeson) (1998)
7.4/10
Director: Bille August
Starring: Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman
This lavish, superbly acted adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic stars Liam Neeson as Jean Valjean, the fugitive who has become a mayor in France durin... Read more
Les Valseuses (Going Places) (1974)
3.2/10
Director: Bertrand Blier
Starring: Gerard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Patrick Dewaere
Two whimsical, aimless thugs harass and assault women, steal, murder, and alternately charm, fight, or sprint their way out of trouble. They take what... Read more
Less Than Zero (1987)
6.4/10
Director: Marek Kanievska
Starring: Andrew McCarthy, James Spader, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr
The controversial, best-selling novel by Bret Easton Ellis detailing the seamy underside of L.A. yuppie life becomes a stylish, riveting film. Andrew... Read more
Let Him Go (2020)
6.7/10
Director: Thomas Bezucha
Starring: Diane Lane, Kevin Costner
A retired sheriff and his wife, grieving over the death of their son, set out to find their only grandson. Read more
Let the Sunshine In (2017)
6/10
Director: Claire Denis
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Xavier Beauvois, Josiane Balasko, Nicolas Duvauchelle
Following Isabelle, a middle-aged Parisian artist and divorced mother, as she looks for love and meets different characters. Read more