Top 24 Biography Movies Picks from 1972

During the sixteenth century, the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots engages in over two decades of religious and political conflict with her cousin, the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I of England, amidst political intrigue in her native land. Find out about Mary, Queen of Scots / IMDB / YouTube

Dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare. Info on Brother Sun, Sister Moon / IMDB / YouTube

The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday. Explore Lady Sings the Blues / IMDB / YouTube

Complex family relationships, as well as a combat experience, form the personality of the future world-known politician. Explore Young Winston / IMDB / YouTube

An Italian industrialist died in a plane crash. An accident or an assassination? Learn about The Mattei Affair / IMDB / YouTube

After Stalin exiles Trotsky to Mexico in 1940, he sends assassin Frank Jacson to infiltrate Trotsky's circle and assassinate him, posing as a young communist to gain access to Trotsky's home. Look into The Assassination of Trotsky / IMDB / YouTube

Biographical movie of the French sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska. Learn about Savage Messiah / IMDB / YouTube

In 1685 England, an overzealous Lord Chancellor condemns various rebels and witches to satisfy his political and sexual whims, ignorant of the true consequences of his actions. Learn about Night of the Blood Monster / IMDB / YouTube

On his deathbed, King Henry VIII looks back over his eventful life and his six marriages. Find out about Henry VIII and His Six Wives / IMDB / YouTube

A double-cross in an arms deal prompts Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa to raid a US Army weapons depot in Columbus, New Mexico. Check out Pancho Villa / IMDB / YouTube

A more realistic, based-on-reality, unsensationalistic portrayal of the gritty early years of one of the most famous Wild West outlaws in history, Billy the Kid. Learn about Dirty Little Billy / IMDB / YouTube

James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources. Check out Malcolm X / IMDB / YouTube

The story of the legendary King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886), his opera interest and friendship with theatre personalities such as Richard Wagner and Joseph Kainz, and at the same time a reflection of the German 1800s. Details on Ludwig - Requiem for a Virgin King / IMDB / YouTube

Composer Johann Strauss becomes the Waltz-King and woos a baron's mistress in 19th-century Austria. Get info on The Great Waltz / IMDB / YouTube

Documentary on the life and death of Lenny Bruce. Explore Lenny Bruce: Without Tears / IMDB / YouTube

Race car driver Richard Petty stars in his own b-movie bio. Explore 43: The Richard Petty Story / IMDB / YouTube

This documentary shows some techniques, essays and presentations by Nureyev. Info on I Am a Dancer / IMDB / YouTube