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William Nicholson
Writer 78 years old

William Nicholson

Lewis, Sussex, England, UK

William Nicholson was born on January 12, 1948 in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK. He is a producer and writer, known for Les Misérables (2012), Gladiator (2000) and Unbroken (2014). He earned his first Oscar nomination for writing the screenplay for Shadowlands (1993). He was... Read full bio →

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Hope Gap

Hope Gap

William Nicholson 2019 1h 40m

A couple's visit with their son takes a dramatic turn when the father tells him he plans on leaving his mother.

Everest

Everest

Baltasar Kormákur 2015 2h 1m 6.8

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind.

Unbroken

Unbroken

Angelina Jolie 2014 2h 17m 6.8

A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Justin Chadwick 2013 2h 21m 6.3

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

Les Misérables

Les Misérables

Tom Hooper 2012 2h 38m 6.9

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Shekhar Kapur 2007 1h 54m 6.7

This movie is a Sequel to the First Elizabeth movie from 1998, and takes place in the 15th century, following the virgin queen of England, and her epic battle against the Spanish fleet

Gladiator

Gladiator

Ridley Scott 2000 2h 35m 8.4

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Firelight

Firelight

William Nicholson 1997 1h 43m

Firelight is a period romance/drama film written and directed by William Nicholson. It was Nicholson's first, and to date only, film as director.

First Knight

First Knight

Jerry Zucker 1995 2h 14m 5.6

Set in and around the city of Camelot, First Knight is a sweeping epic about love, honour, betrayal and passion. Lancelot (Richard Gere), a nomadic rogue, has no ties, no enemies and no fear - until, that is, he meets the beautiful Lady Guinevere of Leonesse (Julia Ormond).

Nell

Nell

Michael Apted 1994 1h 52m 6.9

In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell — a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.

Shadowlands

Shadowlands

Richard Attenborough 1993 2h 11m 7.0

C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham

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