Best 25 Biography Movies Hits from 1971

In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier's protection of the city of Loudun from the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu is undermined by a sexually repressed nun's accusation of witchcraft. Explore The Devils / IMDB / YouTube

What happened to the women at 10 Rillington Place? The story of British serial killer John Christie, who committed most or all of his crimes in the titular terraced house, and the miscarriage of justice involving Timothy Evans. Find out about 10 Rillington Place / IMDB / YouTube

Buzz Kulik's beloved tearjerker is based on the real-life friendship between Chicago Bears teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond that was strengthened when Piccolo discovers that he has a fatal disease. Details on Brian's Song / IMDB / YouTube

Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family. Check out Nicholas and Alexandra / IMDB / YouTube

In 1920s Boston, Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti are scrutinized for their anarchist beliefs while on trial for robbery and murder. Explore Sacco & Vanzetti / IMDB / YouTube

Piano teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his latent homosexuality by getting married. Unfortunately he chooses nymphomaniac Antonina Milyukova, a depressed former student whom he cannot satisfy. Details on The Music Lovers / IMDB / YouTube

The story of Manfred von Richthofen, the German air ace during World War I and his struggle with the enemy aces and some jealous German officers. See more about Von Richthofen and Brown / IMDB / YouTube

Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of Butte, Montana. The film depicts Knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. More about Evel Knievel / IMDB / YouTube

About the life and death of the legendary Swedish/American agitator Joe Hill. Details on Joe Hill / IMDB / YouTube

The documentary story of Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) -- the heavyweight boxing champion whose style and courage captured the imagination of the world. Find out about a.k.a. Cassius Clay / IMDB / YouTube

A chronicle of Fred Hampton's revolutionary leadership of the Illinois Black Panther Party, followed by an investigation into his assassination at the hands of the Chicago Police Department. Look into The Murder of Fred Hampton / IMDB / YouTube

A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set in the Cotswolds during and immediately after the First World War. This is the Final film of actresses Mary Merrall and Catherine Lacey. See more about Cider with Rosie / IMDB / YouTube