
Louis Mountbatten
Actor · 1900 – 1979 · Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
Movies9
Movie6.7DramaHistoryIn 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.
Viceroy's House
2017 · 297 votes
Movie7.1DocumentaryA lavish documentary film of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953.
A Queen Is Crowned
1953 · 8 votes
Movie4.6WarDocumentaryKnow Your Ally: Britain was a 45-minute propaganda film made in 1944. It was narrated by Walter Huston and produced by the United States War Department and Signal Corp to solidify Anglo-American solidarity within the ranks as well as counter Nazi propaganda aimed at weakening the Alliance.
Know Your Ally: Britain
1944 · 8 votes
Movie9.0DocumentaryHistoryDocumentary telling the inside story of the plans by Louis Mountbatten to maneuver his nephew and heir to the Greek throne, Philip, into marrying the future queen Princess Elizabeth and the tensions that that unleashed.
Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King
2016 · 2 votes
MovieDocumentaryMarking the Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles shares his memories of the private side of his mother, the Queen, making use of his family's home movies.
MovieDocumentaryHistoryDocumentary about the effects of Britain's withdrawal from India in 1947 which triggered one of the biggest migrations in history. 15 million were displaced and more than a million lost their lives. The story is told through the testimony of people who lived together for centuries, but were forced out of their homes as one of the largest and most ethnically diverse nations in the world was divided. Dramatised reconstructions evoke some of the mistrust, violence and upheaval that ensued
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A visit to the Isle of Wight, with glimpses of the stunning coast, picturesque towns, and magnificent countryside.
Movie4.9CrimeComedyThis short was made as a wedding present for Lord and Lady Mountbatten. In it, Lady Mountbatten has a valuable pearl necklace, which a very large number of crooks wants to steal.
Nice and Friendly
1922 · 30 votes
MovieDocumentaryTouted as a symbol of modernity and democracy, Benazir Bhutto became synonymous with corruption and bad governance. In this unique film, Bhutto speaks frankly about the paradoxes of her life. Mixing private archive with insights from friends and family, this is the definitive documentary on the Bhutto dynasty.
Series7
- TVDocumentary
Looking at the private lives of famous historical figures.
Secret Lives
1995
TV8.4DocumentaryA 1980 documentary series exploring the establishment and development of the Hollywood studios and its impact on 1920s culture.
Hollywood
1980 · 17 votes
TV7.5DocumentaryDrawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.
The Royal House of Windsor
2017 · 18 votes
TV7.3DocumentaryWar & PoliticsCrusade in Europe
1949 · 3 votes
- TV8.5Documentary
They are the tragic stories at the heart of some of history's most defining moments - tales of hatred and obsession, fanaticism and a burning desire for attention. In Assassinations That Changed the World, HISTORY examines the famous assassinations and assassination attempts that have left their mark on humanity.
Assassinations That Changed the World
1996 · 2 votes
TV7.0DocumentaryNarrated by Lord Mountbatten himself, this is a positive feast of history and archive material, some of it part of Mountbatten's personal collection. A masterpiece in history.
The Life and Times of Lord Mountbatten
1969 · 1 votes
TV8.1DocumentaryPrincess Diana's life and legacy is explored through interviews with those who knew her best, as well as the world's leading experts on her.
The Story of Diana
2017 · 18 votes