THEME EXPLORATION

American heroism

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson
1976 · Robert Altman
Little Big Man
Little Big Man
1970 · Arthur Penn
Custer of the West
Custer of the West
1967 · Robert Siodmak
Mississippi Blues
Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
The Plainsman
The Plainsman
1936 · Cecil B. DeMille
Sons of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
1939 · Michael Curtiz
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
1934 · Jean Vigo
The Pinochet Case
The Pinochet Case
2001 · Patricio Guzmán
The Road Warrior
The Road Warrior
1981 · —
Gaayapadda Simham
Gaayapadda Simham
2026 · Kasyap Sreenivas
Kung Fu
Kung Fu
2026 · Giddens Ko
Super Charlie
Super Charlie
2026 · Jon Holmberg
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Frank Capra United States

His films like 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' celebrate the heroism of ordinary Americans standing up for their beliefs against corruption.

 Francis Ford Coppola United States

Through westerns and historical dramas, Ford explored the mythology of American heroism, the frontier spirit, and the moral complexities of nation-building.

 Steven Spielberg United States

His epic films like 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Lincoln' examine American heroism through intimate human stories set against pivotal historical moments.