Top 26 Biography Movies Highly Recommended Released in 1962

The story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach the blind, deaf and mute child Helen Keller how to understand and communicate. Find out about The Miracle Worker / IMDB / YouTube

A surly convicted murderer held in permanent isolation redeems himself when he becomes a renowned bird expert. Learn about Birdman of Alcatraz / IMDB / YouTube

Governor Pontius Pilate gave the populace a choice to spare either Barabbas, a criminal, or Jesus, condemned as a heretic, from crucifixion. The masses chose Barrabas, and he is haunted by the image of Jesus for the rest of his life. More about Barabbas / IMDB / YouTube

Based on the Broadway hit about the life and times of burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee and her aggressive stage mother, Mama Rose. Info on Gypsy / IMDB / YouTube

An examination of Czech-Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud's career when he began to treat patients diagnosed with hysteria, using the radical technique of hypnosis. Look into Freud / IMDB / YouTube

In 1880s Arizona, General Crook and his troops are trying to subdue the last tribe of Apache led by Geronimo. More about Geronimo / IMDB / YouTube

In 17th century Italy, a simple and clumsy young man joins a Franciscan order, pursues full priesthood and performs a miracle that eventually ensures his sainthood. Look into The Reluctant Saint / IMDB / YouTube

Biopic of Adolf Hitler focusing on his relationships with various women from 1923 to 1945. Look into Hitler / IMDB / YouTube

Julius Caesar leads the Roman army to battle against rebels in Gaul. Learn about Caesar the Conqueror / IMDB / YouTube

The rise and fall of Nazi Germany in part through the use of classical allegory. Get info on Black Fox: The True Story of Adolf Hitler / IMDB / YouTube