Best 23 History Movies Must-Watch Released in 1972

A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence. More about 1776 / IMDB / YouTube

A Swedish immigrant family struggle to establish a new life for themselves in the forest of Minnesota in the mid 19th Century. See more about The New Land / 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. Explore Brother Sun, Sister Moon / IMDB / YouTube

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

During World War II in a small village outpost, a Soviet sergeant has his troop replaced by an all female unit. As they finally begin to appreciate one another, German paratroopers are spotted nearby and the realities of war emerge. Check out The Dawns Here Are Quiet / IMDB / YouTube

An in-depth exploration of the various reactions by the French people to the Vichy government's acceptance of the German invasion. More about The Sorrow and the Pity / IMDB / YouTube

In 1700s Austria, a witch-hunter's apprentice has doubts about the righteousness of witch-hunting when he witnesses the brutality, the injustice, the falsehood, the torture and the arbitrary killing that go with the job. Get info on Mark of the Devil / IMDB / YouTube

Henry VIII marries Marie of Normandy but struggles with her garlic consumption. He seeks to annul the marriage without angering her cousin, the French king, by finding legal grounds for the annulment to avoid political conflict. See more about Carry on Henry VIII / IMDB / YouTube

Young Polish noble Jakub, freed during 1793 Prussian invasion, experiences father's death, betrayal. Traumatized, he follows his savior, committing brutal murders across the country. Check out The Devil / 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. Learn about The Assassination of Trotsky / 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. Info on Night of the Blood Monster / IMDB / YouTube

In eighteenth century Scotland, during the Jacobite Rebellion, David Balfour claims his inheritance from his uncle who has him shanghaied on a ship where David meets fugitive Jacobite rebel Alan Breck. Check out Kidnapped / IMDB / YouTube

After the murder of her lover Caesar, Egypt's queen Cleopatra needs a new ally. She seduces his probable successor Mark Antony. This develops into real love and slowly leads to a war with the other possible successor: Octavius. Find out about Antony and Cleopatra / IMDB / YouTube

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

Blanche is the young, pure, beautiful wife of the Master of the castle, in a secluded land. Every man is in love with her, including the King and his servant Bartolomeo, visiting the Master. Explore Blanche / IMDB / YouTube

To decipher a scheme plotted by enemy aliens, three agents from the future travel to Cleopatra's time, where they witness her romances with Caesar and Mark Antony. Info on Cleopatra / IMDB / YouTube

A just released from prison professional thief decides to do one last high-risk heist, which could settle him for life or land him behind bars again. Read about The Master Touch / IMDB / YouTube

Two men go into business supplying medical colleges with cadavers by robbing graves. Info on Burke & Hare / IMDB / YouTube

A noblewoman doomed to a loveless marriage falls into a scandalous affair with the dashing Lord Byron. Check out Lady Caroline Lamb / IMDB / YouTube

During the Song Dynasty, a large family that has produced generations of military generals sees its last male heir killed in battle by an invading army, leaving a large number of courageous women, who decide to go to battle themselves. See more about The 14 Amazons / 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. More about Ludwig - Requiem for a Virgin King / IMDB / YouTube

A film version of the Minas Gerais Conspiracy, a separatist movement that took place on the year 1789, from its beginning to the execution of Tiradentes. Get info on The Conspirators / IMDB / YouTube

Jerzy Szajnowicz-Ivanov, the son of Polish mother and Russian father, raised in Greece, reports to the Carpathian Brigade in the spring of 1941. Poles are wary at first. English recommend him to arrange the intelligence grid and sabotage in the Athens area. Soon the grid starts to work: intelligence flows, transports fly into the air, ships sink. Explore Agent nr 1 / IMDB / YouTube