Directed by Richard Loncraine. With Ren_e Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Eric McCormack, David Koechner, Mark Rendall, Kevin Bacon and Chris Noth. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
1950s in My One and Only
Years after fighting against the Nazis and freeing kidnapped children in India, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) returns to action in order to thwart a Soviet plot intent on utilizing the awesome power of a mysterious set of relics known as the Crystal Skulls. Joining him on his journey deep into South America is Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf), a young, street-tough biker, who informs Indy that his old colleague, Prof. Oxley (John Hurt) has disappeared after discovering a crystal skull in Peru. As Indy and Mutt battle against Col. Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) and a host of Russian soldiers, they must unlock the secret to an ancient force before it falls into the wrong hands. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Karen Allen, Ray Winstone and Jim Broadbent. Categories: Action, Adventure. Year: 2008.
1950s in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
In the 1950's, Lanny Morris (Kevin Bacon), a manic comedian, and Vince Collins (Colin Firth), his cool and collected straight man, are the most beloved entertainers in America. When a dead beauty is found in their hotel room, their reputations are sullied and their partnership comes to an end. But, due to their airtight alibis, neither showman is ever charged with the crime. Fifteen years later, Karen O'Connor (Alison Lohman), a young female journalist, tries to uncover the truth behind the breakup and the events that led up to the unsolved murder. Directed by Atom Egoyan. With Maury Chaykin and Rachel Blanchard. Categories: Drama, Mystery. Year: 2005.
1950s in Where the Truth Lies
Imelda Staunton was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her performance in the title role of this film. Vera Drake is a working-class woman in 1950s Britain, completely devoted to her husband and children. But she also helps women get rid of their unwanted pregnancies. Abortion was illegal then, so when the authorities catch her, her world and her family fall apart. Directed by Mike Leigh. With Philip Davis and Daniel Mays. Categories: Crime, Drama. Year: 2004.
1950s in Vera Drake
Jacey (Billy Crudup) and Doug Holt (Joaquin Phoenix) are two poor brothers who fall in love with the three aristocratic daughters of the formidable Lloyd Abbott (Will Patton). Shy and quiet, Doug longs for the heart of Pamela (Liv Tyler), a vivacious and popular girl who seems out of his league, while Jacey is much more calculating in his efforts. Seeing the pursuit as revenge for a patent Lloyd allegedly stole from the Holts' father, Jacey first targets the wild Eleanor (Jennifer Connelly) before turning his attention to the unhappily married Alice(Joanna Going). When Jacey's true motives are finally revealed, the honest romance that has developed between Doug and Pamela is put into jeopardy. Directed by Pat O'Connor. With Michael Sutton, Barbara Williams and Kathy Baker. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 1997.
1950s in Inventing the Abbotts
In this classic movie musical, Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) is on vacation from her native Australia when she meets the cocky Danny Zuko (John Travolta) on the beaches of California. After a short romance, the two are separated, but Sandy's parents decide to stay in America and enroll Sandy in the local high school. There, Sandy meets Danny again, but in school he's the head of the notorious T-Birds. Can these two different dreamers overcome their social differences? Directed by Randal Kleiser. With Stockard Channing, Didi Conn and Michael Tucci. Categories: Comedy, Musical, Romance. Year: 1978.
1950s in Grease
As his son Michael (Al Pacino) returns home from WWII, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), the head of a powerful New York Mafia family, anticipates the time when he will transfer power to his youngest son. Michael loves his father, but wants a normal life outside of the family business. With times changing and the old world principles of honor and family coming under fire, Michael is forced to make a difficult sacrifice, and is drawn into a violent mob war after an attempt on his father's life. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With James Caan, Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton. Categories: Crime, Drama, New York. Year: 1972.
1950s in The Godfather