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on 3 Jun 2009 11:59

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1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

Even though there really was no chainsaw wielding maniac named Thomas Hewitt, this film is definitely inspired by the real man Ed Gein.

The Cinephile's rating:

1586

8.1

8.3

2. Raging Bull (1980)

Based on the story of Jake Lamotta, the former boxing world middleweight champion.

The Cinephile's rating:

311

6.9

3. Breach (2007)

Based on the story of former FBI Agent Robert Hanssen, who spied for Russian and Soviet intelligence services against the United States for over 20 years.

The Cinephile's rating:

3176

8.3

8.8

4. GoodFellas (1990)

Based on the story of Henry Hill, a former American mobster, showing him from his early days, and on.

The Cinephile's rating:

1999

7.2

7.6

5. Munich (2005)

Based on the 1972 Munich massacre of Israeli Olympic athletes.

The Cinephile's rating:

5455

7.7

8.5

6. Gladiator (2000)

The Cinephile's rating:

2842

6.9

7.5

7. The Aviator (2004)

Based on Howard Hughes, a former Aviator, film producer, engineer, industrialist, and philanthropist, who was one of the wealthiest men in the world. He became famous in the late 1920's when he made films such as Scarface, Hell's Angels, and The Outlaw.

The Cinephile's rating:

262

6.8

8. Invincible (2006)

Based on the inspiring true story of Vince Papali, who played on the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976-1978.

The Cinephile's rating:

2514

6.9

7.5

9. Apollo 13 (1995)

The Cinephile's rating:

1564

7.6

8.2

10. Hotel Rwanda (2004)

1545

7.4

7.8

11. Donnie Brasco (1997)

The Cinephile's rating:

4983

7.3

7.9

12. Catch Me If You Can (2002)

The Cinephile's rating:

2639

7.1

7.7

13. Zodiac (2007)

The Cinephile's rating:

1696

7.4

7.8

14. American Gangster (2007)

The Cinephile's rating:

7748

7.6

15. Titanic (1997)

The Cinephile's rating:

1031

7.3

16. JFK (1991)

1282

8.1

17. Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

The Cinephile's rating:

568

6.3

7.3

18. Seabiscuit (2003)

2432

7.3

7.8

19. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

The Cinephile's rating:

1125

7.1

7.9

20. Cinderella Man (2005)

4694

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8.9

21. Schindler's List (1993)

1271

6.9

7.4

22. Capote (2005)

242

6.9

23. The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004)

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Comments

Rad Redstar

Posted: 3 years, 5 months ago at Dec 17 22:10

My only problem with this list is that you chose to include the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake instead of the original. The remake was inspired more by the original movie than the actual story itself. The remake was not made to tell the story of Ed Gein, but to cash in on an already existing franchise. Therefore, the original would suit this list better.

The Cinephile

Posted: 3 years, 5 months ago at Dec 17 22:23

Yes, I actually totally forgot to add it thanks.

NaZeem

Posted: 2 years, 9 months ago at Aug 10 4:11

Exorcism of emily rose
Boys dnt cry
man on fire

good list man ,,im looking forward for its completion

Good luck

Zenn

Posted: 11 months, 1 week ago at Jun 15 12:28

a lot of movies to add...if this is not exclusively US-centeredyou should try with some not American movies such as "Memories of Murder", "The President's Last Bang" (both from South Korea),"Il Divo", "Romanzo Criminale" (both from Italy), "Un Cuento Chino" (from spain), "Ils" (from France).
These movies were on the top of my mind right now, I could come up with something else later...

The Cinephile

Posted: 11 months, 1 week ago at Jun 16 14:19

I will eventually add some foreign flicks, but its been so long since I've updated this list.

Thanks for the recommendations.