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1. Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
R | 206 min | Crime, Drama, History
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one - until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons
Votes: 244,139
2. Big Jake (1971)
PG-13 | 110 min | Drama, Western
In 1909, when John Fain's gang kidnaps Jacob McCandles' grandson and holds him for ransom, Big Jake sets out to rescue the boy.
Directors: George Sherman, John Wayne | Stars: John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne
Votes: 14,468 | Gross: $16.35M
3. Red Dog (2019)
105 min | Documentary
Early 1980's, the only family toddler Luke knew were the strippers, bouncers, and outcasts that called OKC's rowdiest strip club home.
Director: Casey Pinkston | Stars: Dierks Bentley, Janet Cartmill, Charles Dick Jr., Luke Dick
Votes: 568
4. Welcome to Leith (2015)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
When a noted white supremacist moves into their town, the residents of Leith, North Dakota do what they can to prevent him from taking control of the municipality.
Directors: Michael Beach Nichols, Christopher K. Walker | Stars: Ryan Schock, Heather Cook, Lee Cook, Bobby Harper
Votes: 4,475 | Gross: $0.04M
5. Tulsa (1949)
Approved | 90 min | Drama, Western
In Tulsa, after a rancher dies during a feud with a major oil company, his daughter, driven by revenge, starts digging for oil herself.
Director: Stuart Heisler | Stars: Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, Pedro Armendáriz, Lloyd Gough
Votes: 1,364
6. Lucy Gallant (1955)
Approved | 104 min | Drama
The success story of a dressmaker who comes to run a group of fashion shops at the expense of her love life.
Director: Robert Parrish | Stars: Jane Wyman, Charlton Heston, Claire Trevor, Thelma Ritter
Votes: 679
7. The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992– )
PG-13 | Documentary
The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.
Stars: Donald Sutherland, Daniel Yergin, Norman Cooley, Stephanie Cran
Votes: 166
8. Long Shot (1978)
85 min | Drama
Filmed around the 1977 Edinburgh Film Festival, Long Shot is a deadpan satire about the trials and tribulations of British independent filmmaking.
Director: Maurice Hatton | Stars: Charles Gormley, Neville Smith, Ann Zelda, David Stone
Votes: 104
9. Black Gold (1962)
Passed | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Romance
Two friends join together to strike oil during the Oklahoma oil boom of the 1920s, and wind up fighting over the same oil wells and the same girl.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Philip Carey, Diane McBain, James Best, Fay Spain
Votes: 91
10. Aberdeen '83: Once in a Lifetime (2023 TV Special)
Documentary, History, Sport
The definitive story of how Aberdeen FC defied expectations and ruled European football,
Director: James Craggs | Stars: Alex Ferguson, Willie Miller, Dave Cormack, Alex McLeish
Votes: 21
11. Spirit of the True West (2010)
G | 20 min | Short, Biography, Family
An introduction to the historical and cultural heritage of today's Montague County, Texas.
Director: Randy Mallory | Star: Red Steagall
12. The Valley That Changed the World (2009 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, History
The birth of the oil industry, 150 years ago in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Star: Michael Bartley
13. Oil Doom (1980)
Drama
Director: Eddie Ugbomah | Stars: Felix Odia, Emily Thompson, Eddie Ugbomah, Timmy Ugbomah
14.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil
(1974)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
Drama documentary adaptation of John McGrath's play staged by the 7:84 theatre company dealing with the exploitation of the Scottish people throughout history, from the brutal evictions of ... See full summary »
Director: John Mackenzie | Stars: John Bett, David MacLennan, Dolina MacLennan, Elizabeth MacLennan
Votes: 43
15.
Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode:
The Butcher Baker: Terror in the Wilderness Pt. 1
(2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The Butcher Baker was one of the most prolific rapists and serial killers in Alaska's history.
Director: Brett Kelly | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, John Daily, Leland Hale, Amy Beeman
Votes: 23
16.
The Years That Changed Modern Scotland (2021)
Episode:
Scotland for Sale (1970-1981)
(2021)
History
Kirsty Wark explores the 1970s and early 1980s, an era of shops, pop, new towns and oil.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Evelyn Stewart, Derek Stewart, Nicky Stewart
17.
Insider Business (2009– )
Episode:
How $300 Million Cruise Ships Are Demolished: Big Business
(2021)
8 min | Documentary
In the face of heavy financial loses during the CoVid pandemic cruise ship lines determined it was more financial attractive to sell old cruise ships for parts than to continue operation or... See full summary »
Stars: Emre Aras, Nicola Mulinaris, Abby Narishkin, Kamil Onal
18.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
Making North America: Human
(2024)
TV-G | 53 min | Documentary
The influence of geology on the human occupation of North America is described.
Director: Gwyn Williams | Stars: Kirk Johnson, Brian Atwater, Doug Bamforth, Chris Goldfinger
Votes: 70