Best Biopics...Ever!

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The Elephant Man [Blu-ray]
1.  The Elephant Man [Blu-ray] 
The list author says:
  "Powerful, haunting biography of John Merrick that contains career performances and established surrealist David Lynch for injecting pathos and occassional delirium into the deeply moving human drama."
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Gandhi [Blu-ray] [2009][Region Free]
2.  Gandhi [Blu-ray] [2009][Region Free] DVD ~ Candice Bergen
The list author says:
  "Richard Attenborough's labour of love is a biographical epic honoring the inspirational pacifist leader. Provides a fascinating insight into the political and historical events that remain relevant."
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Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD]
3.  Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] DVD ~ Peter O'Toole
The list author says:
  "Timeless masterpiece charting the rise and fall of T.E. Lawrence. This set includes the 1989 restored version and some great docs."
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Ray (2 Disc Edition) [DVD]
4.  Ray (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "This inspiring and emotional biopic is truly unforgettable. Also features a terrific soundtrack of Ray Charles music."
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Schindler's List - Special Edition [DVD] (1993)
5.  Schindler's List - Special Edition [DVD] (1993) DVD ~ Liam Neeson
The list author says:
  "This uncompromising and distressing historical account became deservedly hailed as a masterpiece."
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The Aviator [DVD] [2004]
6.  The Aviator [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Leonardo Di Caprio
The list author says:
  "Engrossing biopic about multi-millionaire mogul Howard Hughes, told with panache by Scorsese and some immaculate performances."
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Born On The Fourth of July - Se [DVD]
7.  Born On The Fourth of July - Se [DVD] DVD ~ Born on the Fourth of July
The list author says:
  "Powerhouse performance from Tom Cruise as the Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's middle film of his trilogy on the subject."
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Chaplin [DVD]
8.  Chaplin [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Robery Downey Jr. excels as the little tramp in this touching biopic partly based on Chaplin's own autobiography."
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Elizabeth [Blu-ray][Region Free]
9.  Elizabeth [Blu-ray][Region Free] DVD ~ Cate Blanchett
The list author says:
  "Luxuriant and gothic historical dramatisation about the formative years of England's monarch which concentrates on the deceit and political plotting between her conspiring courtiers."
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Gorillas In The Mist [1988] [DVD]
10.  Gorillas In The Mist [1988] [DVD] DVD ~ Sigourney Weaver
The list author says:
  "Inspiring environmental drama based on the remarkable work of intrepid researcher Dian Fossey, faultlessly portrayed by Sigourney Weaver."
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The Last Emperor [Blu-ray]
11.  The Last Emperor [Blu-ray] 
The list author says:
  "This sumptuous historical epic was the first western production to film in authentic Chinese locations which recreates the atmosphere of a fascinating bygone age. (Includes the longer director's cut.)"
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Ed Wood [DVD] [1995]
12.  Ed Wood [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Johnny Depp
The list author says:
  "Quirky biopic about the world's worst film director which is both funny and poignant by cleverly imitating the style of its subject material."
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Private Parts [DVD] [1997]
13.  Private Parts [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Howard Stern
The list author says:
  "Auto-biographical comedy about the rise of notorious shock jock Howard Stern who plays himself in this frank and probably biased performance."
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Man On The Moon [DVD]
14.  Man On The Moon [DVD] DVD ~ Jim Carrey
The list author says:
  "Poignant biopic about the misunderstood comic antics of cult performer Andy Kaufman which imitates his humour by blurring the boundary between joke and reality."
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Mask [DVD]
15.  Mask [DVD] DVD ~ Cher
The list author says:
  "This real-life drama about prejudice transcends the normal worthy sentimentality with an intelligent script, held together by two astounding central performances which inject pathos and sincerity."
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The People Vs Larry Flynt (Special Edition) [DVD] [2003]
16.  The People Vs Larry Flynt (Special Edition) [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Courtney Love
The list author says:
  "Captivating biopic about the turbulent life of the anti-establishment pornographer with some career performances, although it probably omits nastier sides of his personality."
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Gods and Monsters [DVD] [1999]
17.  Gods and Monsters [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Ian McKellen
The list author says:
  "This intimate portrait explores a hypothetical relationship between enigmatic director James Whale and his gardener, with a well-crafted script which sensitively mixes humour, sympathy and suffering."
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The Killing Fields (Special Edition) [DVD]
18.  The Killing Fields (Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ The Killing Fields
The list author says:
  "Powerful true story of survival about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. Acclaimed for its uncompromising political commentary which often feels more like a compulsive and shocking documentary"
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The Madness of King George [DVD]
19.  The Madness of King George [DVD] DVD ~ Nigel Hawthorne
The list author says:
  "Historical comedy-drama by Alan Bennett with an outstanding central performance which captures both the tragic and comic sides of insanity."
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Reds (Special Collector's Edition) [DVD]
20.  Reds (Special Collector's Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Diane Keaton
The list author says:
  "Well-crafted epic about a forgotten chapter in US history. Warren Beatty plays the communist writer John Reed, and as the director he handles the subject with a compassionate, balanced coherence."
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Shine [DVD] [1997]
21.  Shine [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Geoffrey Rush
The list author says:
  "Uplifting emotional drama that doesn't slip into excessive sentimentality with faultless performances and a slightly abrupt ending."
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The Pianist [Blu-ray]
22.  The Pianist [Blu-ray] 
The list author says:
  "Acclaimed, compelling true story set in German-occupied Warsaw, which is exceptionally told with a career-defining performance from Adrien Brody."
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Hotel Rwanda [DVD]
23.  Hotel Rwanda [DVD] DVD ~ Don Cheadle
The list author says:
  "Shocking and powerful drama without being too explicit about the Rwandan genocide that deserved the many accolades it garnered."
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Amadeus - The Director's Cut [Blu-ray] [1984][Region Free]
24.  Amadeus - The Director's Cut [Blu-ray] [1984][Region Free] 
The list author says:
  "Arguably over-rated but hugely watchable and evocative historical epic about the musical prodigy which portrays him as a charismatic buffoon. Directed by Milos Foreman (Larry Flynt, Man on the Moon)"
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A Beautiful Mind [DVD] [2002]
25.  A Beautiful Mind [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Russell Crowe
The list author says:
  "Intriguing Cold War biopic exploring the complex personality disorder of a mathematical genius, but it was accused of white-washing certain aspects of his life, and the story can only work once."
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The Madness of King George [DVD] forum
subtitles, subtitles, subtitles 		1 10 Apr 2012
Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] forum
Portuguese subtitles 		0 19 Dec 2011
Elizabeth [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
languages and subtitles 		1 29 Nov 2011
Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] forum
Portuguese subtitles 		0 31 Jul 2011
The Elephant Man [DVD] forum
elephant man : Language and subtitles in french ? 		1 3 Apr 2011
The Killing Fields (Special Edition) [DVD] forum
The Killing Fields 		3 31 Mar 2011
Ray [DVD] [2004] forum
Subtitles 		0 18 Feb 2011
The Last Emperor [Blu-ray] forum
Subtitles 		1 1 Feb 2011
The Killing Fields (Special Edition) [DVD] forum
Subtitles 		2 27 Oct 2010
Schindler's List - Special Edition [DVD] (1993) forum
The benefit of lip-service beliefs - Oscar Schindler the bad Catholic 		0 10 Oct 2010
Elizabeth [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
Region Code 		1 9 Jun 2010
Man On The Moon [DVD] forum
US release got subtitles - UK release does NOT. 		0 17 May 2010
 
   

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