Best 15 History Movies Fan Favorites from 1965

The life of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. Film shows Christ as a Marxist avant-la-lettre and therefore uses half of the text of Matthew. Get info on The Gospel According to St. Matthew / IMDB / YouTube

An all-star, large scale epic movie that chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Info on The Greatest Story Ever Told / IMDB / YouTube

Norwegian resistance tries to stop German efforts to produce heavy water needed for making atomic bombs during World War II. See more about The Heroes of Telemark / IMDB / YouTube

The biographical story of Michelangelo's troubles while painting the Sistine Chapel at the urging of Pope Julius II. Learn about The Agony and the Ecstasy / IMDB / YouTube

Upon finding a book that relates his grandfather's story, an officer ventures through Spain meeting a wide array of characters, most of whom have a story of their own to tell. Read about The Saragossa Manuscript / IMDB / YouTube

In 11th century Normandy, a Norman duke sends one of his knights to build a defensive fortress in order to guard the borders against Frisian raiders. Find out about The War Lord / IMDB / YouTube

During the thirteenth century, the shy Mongol boy Temujin becomes the fearless leader Genghis Khan, who unites all Mongol tribes and conquers most of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Read about Genghis Khan / IMDB / YouTube

During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye. Learn about King & Country / IMDB / YouTube

When a samurai clan attempting to assassinate a feudal lord begin to suspect a traitor, they start an investigation on a ronin who is helping their cause. Check out Samurai Assassin / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary about the rise and fall of fascism and the effects of Nazism on German society. Learn about Triumph Over Violence / IMDB / YouTube

In the second of the Angélique series, the heroine joins a group of bandits, rescues her children, becomes a successful businesswoman, and once again becomes entangled in politics and matters of the heart. Get info on Merveilleuse Angélique / IMDB / YouTube

In Vietnam, 1954, a French platoon isolated behind enemy lines tries to come back. It is led by the inexperienced, idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Wehrmacht. Info on The 317th Platoon / IMDB / YouTube

A family struggle during the 1848 Hungarian revolution against the Habsburg Empire. See more about Men and Banners / IMDB / YouTube

A somewhat different take on Custer's motivation that changed him from a defender of Native-American rights into a politically-driven, headline-seeker chastiser of the Sioux during the 1870s. More about The Great Sioux Massacre / IMDB / YouTube

The British army fights off rampaging locals in 1850s India. Read about The Brigand of Kandahar / IMDB / YouTube