Martin Scorsese directed 2002 historical drama based on Herbert Asbury's book. Film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz. Production took 20 years, completed in 2001, delayed by 9/11. Released December 20, 2002, grossed over $193 million worldwide
2019 drama directed by James Kent based on Rhidian Brook's novel. Stars Keira Knightley, Alexander Skarsgård and Jason Clarke. Filmed in Prague, Czech Republic from January 2017. Released March 2019 in UK and US, grossed $9.2 million worldwide
Damien Chazelle's epic historical film released December 23, 2022. Filmed in Los Angeles from July to October 2021. Budget of $78-80 million, grossed $63.4 million worldwide. Lost Paramount $87.4 million due to production costs
Roma Città Aperta (1945) shows resistance to Nazi occupation in Rome. Il Gattopardo (1963) tells story of Sicilian noble family during Risorgimento
J. Robert Oppenheimer was the "father of the atomic bomb". He led Manhattan Project during World War II. His work influenced the outcome of the war
"The Battle of Algiers" (1966) depicts French colonial rule in North Africa. "Rome, Open City" (1945) portrays Rome under Nazi occupation. "PaisÃ" (1946) follows Italian campaign during World War II. "Journey to Italy" (1954) is Rossellini's masterpiece, influenced by Godard