Historical events that haven’t been made into films/tv
Discussion
About three years ago, Mrs Rover and I visited Coughton Court in Warwickshire, which as it turns out, is one one of several properties in the midlands that have a major connection to the Gunpowder Plot. Walking round the property I picked up a lot of info that I wasn’t previously aware (I won’t give any spoilers!!!)
Anyway, afterwards, I recall chatting to the missus and saying, “I’m surprised someone hasn’t made a big blockbuster / major tv series about all this given that such it big part of British history.” Lo and behold, someone now has.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Which got me thinking. What other major historical events (or perhaps even historical figures) have yet to be dramatised?
Off the top of my head, the sinking of HMS Lancastria could make interesting (and sad) viewing. Something about The Chartist movement could be good, as would a biopic of the chocolatiers, philanthropists and social campaigners, John Cadbury, Jospeh Rowntree and Elizabeth Fry.
Anyway, afterwards, I recall chatting to the missus and saying, “I’m surprised someone hasn’t made a big blockbuster / major tv series about all this given that such it big part of British history.” Lo and behold, someone now has.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Which got me thinking. What other major historical events (or perhaps even historical figures) have yet to be dramatised?
Off the top of my head, the sinking of HMS Lancastria could make interesting (and sad) viewing. Something about The Chartist movement could be good, as would a biopic of the chocolatiers, philanthropists and social campaigners, John Cadbury, Jospeh Rowntree and Elizabeth Fry.
I like war films, and I'v always been surprised that a major studio hasn't ever cottoned on to the drama available from a film about the defence of Kohima and Imphal. It was an absolutely brutal encounter between two desperate armies. The director could have a field day with the fight over the governor's tennis court.
Not one for mainstream audiences, but a local guy here called Dickie Barrett saved the local maori in the land wars. And led quite an interesting life.
Although I'm slightly biased as I helped make his museum exhibit http://www.tradersandwhalers.co.nz and had my face cast and used on one of the scenes (the big boat with the maori trading guns, if you ever go).
Although I'm slightly biased as I helped make his museum exhibit http://www.tradersandwhalers.co.nz and had my face cast and used on one of the scenes (the big boat with the maori trading guns, if you ever go).
The life of Benjamin Thompson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Thompson
American farmer, British army officer, Bavarian army minister, count of the Holy Roman Empire and co founder of the Royal institution. among other things.
He deserves a mini series I reckon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Thompson
American farmer, British army officer, Bavarian army minister, count of the Holy Roman Empire and co founder of the Royal institution. among other things.
He deserves a mini series I reckon.
How about the battle of the Hurtgen Forest, or Monte Casino during WW2? Both amazing and brutal stories.
There's been very little about the Korean war too, which is surprising given it's been topical for decades - especially recently. I recall reading about British soldiers holding a "last stand" type battle which is often irresistible to film makers.
There's been very little about the Korean war too, which is surprising given it's been topical for decades - especially recently. I recall reading about British soldiers holding a "last stand" type battle which is often irresistible to film makers.
durbster said:
How about the battle of the Hurtgen Forest, or Monte Casino during WW2? Both amazing and brutal stories.
There's been very little about the Korean war too, which is surprising given it's been topical for decades - especially recently. I recall reading about British soldiers holding a "last stand" type battle which is often irresistible to film makers.
Hollywood had a go some years ago, financed by the Unification Church (Moonies) of all people:There's been very little about the Korean war too, which is surprising given it's been topical for decades - especially recently. I recall reading about British soldiers holding a "last stand" type battle which is often irresistible to film makers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchon_(film)
Dear Larry Olivier doing another 'take the money and run' appearance as General McArthur.
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