Must Watch Epic Movies
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This is a list of epic movies we love. Epic movies are long, magnificently produced, and truly grand in setting, production, and proportion. If you can sit through at least 2 and half hours, you can enjoy the movies, but with your own DVD movies there is no problem when you have to take an occasional break. You can always go back if you missed something or didn't quite get the plot.
These epic movies stood the test of time and should continue to be cherished in the years to come. This list is not complete and we plan to add more epic movies based on readers' feedbacks and some more we have yet to watch.
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Ben-Hur (1959)
Starring: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins Director: William Wyler Rating: G
After his boyhood friend Messala's fanatic loyalty to Rome makes him a powerful enemy, Judah Ben-Hur is found guilty of an attempted murder he did not commit. His family is banished and he is enslaved on a warship. Through his ferocity in a raging sea battle, he is able to escape and become a horse trainer. To exact his revenge, Ben-Hur decides to compete against Messala in the Roman chariot races. They race, locked in a battle to the death. Barely surviving, Ben-Hur forsakes the sword for Christ and finally finds redemption. Winner of a record 11 Academy Award, including Best Picture and Actor (Charlton Heston).
Ben-Hur
(50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition)
[Blu-ray]
Deborah Kerr in Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis (1951)
Starring: Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr Director: Anthony Mann, Mervyn LeRoy, Rating: NR
Quo Vadis
(Two-Disc Special Edition)
Robert Taylor plays Marcus Vinicius, commander of Rome's 14th Legion and in love with Lygia (Deborah Kerr), a member of the Christian sect accused of undermining Roman values. Peter Ustinov, wrapped in purple-robed petulance, is the all-powerful Nero. The destinies of these three and of the Empire play out in a tale whose visual highlights include the parade of triumphant legions, the burning of Rome and the martyrdom of Christmas before cheering, bread-and-circus throngs.
Spartacus (1960)
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Director: Anthony Mann, Stanley Kubrick, Rating: PG-13
Spartacus
(50th Anniversary Edition)
[Blu-ray]
Spartacus
Criterion Collection
Director Stanley Kubrick tells the tale of Spartacus (Kirk Douglas), the bold gladiator slave and Varinia (Jean Simmons), the woman who believed in his cause. Challenged by the power-hungry General Crassus (Laurence Olivier), Spartacus is forced to face his convictions and the power of the Imperial Rome at its glorious height. The inspirational true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom, Spartacus combines history with spectacle to create a moving drama of love and commitment.
Cleopatra (1963)
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Director: Darryl F. Zanuck, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Rating: NR
Richard Burton, Rex Harrison and Elizabeth Taylor star in one of the greatest screen spectacles ever made - the story of the Queen of the Nile and her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The film is distinguished by superb performances from Burton and Harrison (nominated for an Oscar), but at its center is Elizabeth Taylor in one of the most glamorous roles of her career. Astounding in scope and grandeur, the picture won Oscars for cinematography, sets and special effects. It's famous moments include moviedom's most flamboyant entrance - Cleopatra's dazzling arrival in Rome. Bolstered by a talented supporting cast and utterly stunning backdrops, here is a truly epic portrayal of the woman who conquered two of Rome's greatest soldiers, affected the course of history, and became synonymous with beguiling beauty - Cleopatra.
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
Starring: Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Director: David Lean, Jean Negulesco, Rating: G
Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
Starring: Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Director: Franklin J. Schaffner, Rating: PG
War & Peace (1972) (1973)
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Alan Dobie, Director: John Davies, Rating: NR
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Starring: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Director: Franco Zeffirelli, Rating: NR
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness Director: David Lean Rating: PG
Director David Lean follows the heroic true-life odyssey of T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) in this dramatic portrait of the famed British officer's journey to the Middle East. Assigned to Arabia during World War I, Lawrence courageously unites the warring Arab factions into a strong guerrilla front and leads them to brilliant victories in treacherous desert battlefields where they eventually defeat the ruling Turkish Empire.
Lawrence of Arabia
(Collector's Edition, 2 discs)
DVD
300 (2007)
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Director: Zack Snyder, Rating: R
El Cid (1961)
Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Director: Anthony Mann, Rating: NR
Masada - The Complete Epic Mini-Series (1981)
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Director: Boris Sagal, Rating: NR
Australia (2008)
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Director: Baz Luhrmann, Rating: PG-13
We really liked this movie. This is a n excellent romantic epic/drama set in the outback, Down Under. There are mixed reviews about this movie, but for us, we didn't get bored though it's almost 3 hours long. All in all we feel, we feel it was our time watching this beuatifully made movie.
Red Cliff (2008)
Actors: Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro; Directors: John Woo, Rating: R
Red Cliff International Version
Part I & Part II
[Blu-ray]
Red Cliff
(Theatrical Version)
Red Cliff
(Theatrical Version)
[Blu-ray]
RED CLIFF is the epic historical drama based on a legendary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. A power-hungry Prime Minister-turned-General Cao Cao seeks permission from the Han Dynasty Emperor to organize a southward-bound mission designed to crush the two troublesome warlords who stand in his way, Liu Bei and Sun Quan. Vastly outnumbered by Cao Cao's brutal, fast-approaching army, the warlords band together to mount a heroic campaign - unrivaled in history - that changes the face of China forever.
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Lemming13 Mar 4, 2012 @ 11:10 am | delete
- Some brilliant films here, and nice to see that you have spotted the recent Russian version of Taras Bulba (I love the Yul Brynner one as well, though). How about adding Zulu, Master and Commander and The Vikings?
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bunagd58
Mar 4, 2012 @ 9:55 pm | delete
- Aloha! Thank you for visiting, Squidliking, and Squid blessing our lens. We'll consider adding your recommendations. Mahalo!
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Tipi
Sep 13, 2011 @ 9:47 am | delete
- I've seen most of the epics you've posted here and loved every one of them, its hard to choose a favorite among such a great variety of excellence!
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