Drama, History, Romance
A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
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City of God
The Killing Fields
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A Few Good Men
All the President's Men
Andrei Rublev
Birdman of Alcatraz
Cinderella Man
Lawrence of Arabia
She Has a Name
Heavenly Creatures
Sommersby
Ghosts
Princesses
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IMDB 8.4 | Aug , 2002
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IMDB 8 | Dec , 2002
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IMDB 7 | Nov , 1992
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IMDB 7.5 | Dec , 1992
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IMDB 7.7 | Apr , 1976
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IMDB 8 | Dec , 1966
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IMDB 6.3 | Feb , 1993
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IMDB 6.2 | Sep , 2005
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IMDB 6.8 | Sep , 2005
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IMDB 7.9 | May , 1962
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