What is your favorite 'based on a true story' tv movie or film?

[Cannikin]

Without a doubt, mine is 'Monster' with Charlize Theron and Christina Ricci.
Charlize won the oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Its closely based on the life of serial killer Aileen Wuornos.

[NMDemDist2]

1. Apollo 13

I still hold my breath on re-entry even though I've seen it (and lived through the actual 3 minutes) over and over

Ron Howard did an awesome job with that story.

[Cannikin]

4. That was a great one.

[cobalt1999]

29. My vote too.

One of the few movies that stayed accurate.

Usually "based on a true story" means it started that way until the director & producers egos decided they could "make it better" (they never do).

[peekaloo]

2. In Cold Blood nt

[Cannikin]

5. I never have gotten around to seeing that.

[Oeditpus Rex]

3. Three-way tie

"Tora! Tora! Tora!"

"Schindler's List"

"In Cold Blood" (the original)

Come to think of it, "American Graffiti" could be considered "based on a true story," as Lucas took it from his days cruisin' McHenry Boulevard in Modesto. And it's my second-favorite movie EVarrr.

[Cannikin]

6. I've seen Tora! and American Graffiti, but not the other two

[bigwillq]

7. TV Movie-Killing in a Small Town

It was with Barbara Hershey. It was amazing.

[no name no slogan]

8. "The Burning Bed"

Farrah Fawcett is a highly underrated acting genius

[Sugar Smack]

11. "Hell Hath No Fury" about Betty Broderick!

:toast:

[jane_pippin]

12. It was on all week! Did you see?

I'll watch that damned thing every time it's on. I love that stupid horrible movie. And it's a two parter to boot!

:hi:

[jane_pippin]

13. d'oh. wrong spot.

[Sugar Smack]

15. It was ON ALL WEEK???

Are you series?1! Wait, you posted in the wrong area? My fault. Dang. You want to see "Small Sacrifices" with me some time?

:toast:

[jane_pippin]

21. Well maybe not all week, but I did catch both twice in 24 hours

so it seemed like all week. I'll PM you next time I see that it's on and with any luck you'll see that in time.

I don't know of this Small Sacrifices you speak of. Do tell.

[Sugar Smack]

23. "Small Sacrifices" was Farrah Fawcett playing Dianne Downs

-in what I believe was also a two-parter- who shot her children in 1986, I think. Dianne Downs was responsible for 1 death and the other twos' injuries. The movie was plenty campy, but I really think it got some major points across. Farrah was way too melodramatic, and also she had this Southern accent I didn't hear on the interviews with Oprah.

:D :toast: Um...we have GOT to hang out some time.

[jane_pippin]

26. Ooh that sounds like a good one.

And yes, yes we do. :toast:

My work schedule is such that I'm not able to be at the computer very often so I barely see people here at the old DU, and everybody I know in town (non-DU buddies) has a different schedule than me so I rarely get to hang with them on my nights off or on theirs. Nuts to that.

[no name no slogan]

31. fuck

yeah :*

[Haole Girl]

17. That was a good one

It should make intruders think twice, too!

[Beware the Beast Man]

39. Did a film villain ever have such an effect on you,

that you haven't been able to enjoy the actor in another role since? That's how I feel about Paul LeMat.

[TransitJohn]

9. The Fighting Sullivans

:patriot:

[mduffy31]

10. And the Band Played On

It was such a tragedy what was allowed to happen because Reagan didn't like gays.

[jane_pippin]

14. Mommie Dearest

Really.

I'll watch it every time it's on.

I love the Pepsi boardroom scene:

"Don't fuck with me, boys!!"

[Sugar Smack]

16. DON'T FUCK WITH ME, FELLAS!

TINA.....BRING ME....THE AAAAAAXE!!!

"You know where to find the boys..AND the booze!"

Gawd, you are so with me there!

[Sugar Smack]

19. Also: when she stood in for her daughter on that soap?

*CRINGE!!!!*

[jane_pippin]

20. Cringe indeed! But a campy one.

I'd love to see actual footage of that performance. Holy crap! I think I'd have to belt a few back myself just to stand seeing it.

[Sugar Smack]

22. One of my favorites- and SO, So "Baby Jane"

:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

[Cannikin]

33. I need to buy that one

[Spider Jerusalem]

18. Lawrence of Arabia.

[Bridget Burke]

37. I saw that twice on its initial run.

As a 12 year old. Then I went on to read "7 Pillars of Wisdom."

CG & other special effects are all very well. But that was real spectacle. Although my favorite scene might be El Aurens ordering lemonade in Cairo.

[Brigid]

24. Cinderella Man.

The story of John Braddock. The Depression era is fascinating, and you get Russell Crowe playing a gritty, complex character. It doesn't get much better than that.

[Arkham House]

25. "Plan Nine From Outer Space"--it's based on SWORN TESTIMONY!

Can you prove it DIDN'T happen?

[eyesroll]

27. "Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?"

Actually...I've never seen it. I just love the title.

[idgiehkt]

28. Enemy of the State

Don't know whose true story it is...could be alot of people, lol.

[Nailzberg]

30. Tora! Tora! Tora!

That Bruckheimer POS should have never been made.

[Bridget Burke]

36. That is truly an impressive film.

It's an attempt to show Pearl Harbor from both sides. With no "romance" thrown in.

[Brigid]

32. Good Night, and Good Luck.

Destined to become a classic. Great film about an important subject. I can't believe nobody's mentioned that one yet.

[taterguy]

34. Fargo

[underpants]

35. "Brian's Song" -actually a made for TV movie

:cry:

[Bridget Burke]

38. "The Right Stuff"...

From Tom Wolfe's book. Full of snark & humor, but with a touch of true heroism.

(I have a faint memory of Air Force dependant housing.)