Greatest 25 History Movies Highly Rated Released in 1977

In the 16th century, the ruthless and insane Don Lope de Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado. Details on Aguirre, the Wrath of God / IMDB / YouTube

Operation Market Garden, September 1944: The Allies attempt to capture several strategically important bridges in the Netherlands in the hope of breaking the German lines. More about A Bridge Too Far / IMDB / YouTube

Historical fresco recounting the life and times of the Prophet Mohammed, the last of the Abrahamic religion, in the sense that, according to Islam, he completed and sealed the monotheistic revelation made to Abraham. Explore The Message / IMDB / YouTube

German commander Hauptmann Stransky places a squad in extreme danger after Sergeant Rolf Steiner refuses to lie for him. See more about Cross of Iron / IMDB / YouTube

The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth-century Italy as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides. See more about 1900 / IMDB / YouTube

Giacomo Casanova uses his sexuality to find his place in life amid eccentric and strange characters. Get info on Casanova / IMDB / YouTube

Biopic of General Douglas MacArthur covering his war exploits during WW2 and the Korean War. Look into MacArthur / IMDB / YouTube

In 1856, two obsessed noblemen ignore everything while playing chess and fail to notice British rule extending into their Indian province. Learn about The Chess Players / IMDB / YouTube

During World War 2, a young lad's called up and, with increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training for D-day. See more about Overlord / IMDB / YouTube

D'Artagnan and his fellow Musketeers plot to replace the ineffectual Louis XIV of France with his secretly imprisoned twin brother Phillipe, who is the firstborn and rightful King. Find out about The Man in the Iron Mask / IMDB / YouTube

This meticulously assembled film dissects the Third Reich with an analytical blade, charting Hitler's improbable rise, his mastery of crowd psychology and his consummate skill in exploiting others' weaknesses. See more about Hitler: A Career / IMDB / YouTube

The lives of Pomme, an aspiring singer, and Suzanne, a struggling mother, as they search for their own identity in 1970s France. Check out One Sings, the Other Doesn't / IMDB / YouTube

During WWII, a Dutch family caught hiding Jews is sent to a concentration camp where their Christian faith helps them endure the hardships. Explore The Hiding Place / IMDB / YouTube

In 1926 the tragic and untimely death of a silent screen actor caused female moviegoers to riot in the streets and in some cases to commit suicide. Get info on Valentino / IMDB / YouTube

The story of the late J. Edgar Hoover, who was head of the FBI from 1924-1972. The film follows Hoover from his racket-busting days through his reign under eight U.S. presidents. Learn about The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover / IMDB / YouTube

A journalist interviews an old woman who was forced into prostitution, just like many other Japanese women working in Asia outside of Japan during the first half of the 20th century. She worked in a Malaysian brothel called Sandakan 8. Find out about Sandakan No. 8 / IMDB / YouTube

A witch-finder general falls in love with the village beauty, who has supposedly made a pact with the devil. Look into Inquisition / IMDB / YouTube

A harsh but deeply sympathetic sociological essay film about gay life in Berlin in a time of secrecy and oppression, with no diegetic sound and constant narration, following Daniel's unsatisfying immersion into gay society. Look into It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives / IMDB / YouTube

Originally broadcast in May of 1977, this series of interviews between Sir David Frost and U.S. President Richard Nixon, delves into the various controversies of Nixon's presidency, including (most famously) the Watergate scandal. Never before, nor since, has a U.S. President been so candid on camera. This historic meeting has been adapted into an award-winning major . See more about David Frost Interviews Richard Nixon / IMDB / YouTube

Details the life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time. Get info on Scott Joplin / IMDB / YouTube

The life and works of 19th-century circuit rider Robert S. Sheffey. Find out about Sheffey / IMDB / YouTube

The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics. Details on Wilma / IMDB / YouTube

The one Thing i can say is WOW! This movie kicks some butt and then some. It's the conclusion in the Oyama trilogy. Sonny Chiba reprises his role as Oyama in this terrific actioner that brings the saga to a close. In this actioner, Oyama has joined an outfit as a bodyguard and is going around japan challenging all schools that his karate is better than thiers. At this one school, Oyama kicks the crap out of 100 students and their teacher but not before he gouges his one eye out. Later, Oyama is offered some big bucks to go to Okinawa and participate in pro wrestling. Get info on Karate for Life / IMDB / YouTube

Pao-yu is in love with his cousin, Lin Tai-yu, but his family has other marital plans for him that will leave both broken-hearted. Find out about Jin yu liang yuan hong lou meng / IMDB / YouTube

A faithful recounting of the ministry, trial and martyrdom of the fifteenth century Bohemian priest John Hus, who built on the reforms of John Wycliffe, taught the Bible in the vernacular and who influenced Martin Luther a century later. Explore John Hus / IMDB / YouTube