The Robe

Twentieth Century Fox

Richard Burton, Jean Simmons

Based on Lloyd C. Douglas's book, the story follows the young Roman centurion who wins Christ's robe at the cross.

The Hiding Place

World Wide Pictures

Julie Harris, Eileen Heckart

Based on Corrie Ten Boom's The Hiding Place,the story follows the Ten Boom's decision to hide the Jews in Holland who would be transported to Nazi death camps. A true story.

The Scarlet and the Black

Gregory Peck

Based on the true account of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty of the Vatican who led the resistance against the Nazis in Rome by hiding Jews and escaped allied pilots. Some mild language problems. Deals with the question of what Christianity requires when innocent people are being harmed. Powerful tension between O'Flaherty and the Gestapo chief. The music detracts from the story. Based on the book, The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican.

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

Twentieth Century Fox

Ingrid Bergman

Based on the life of missionary Gladys Aylward who ran an orphanage in China in World War II. How does she protect the children from the Japanese, especially since she herself is suspected of being a British spy?

Flame in the Wind

Unusual Films

This is a fictional account of what it cost to become a Protestant during the Inquisition in Spain. Carlos must choose between the Catholic church and the teaching of the Scriptures.

The Printing

Unusual Films

The KGB searches for Bible smugglers in the Soviet Union. Will the Christians continue faithfully printing Bibles or run?

Hanged on a Twisted Cross: the Life, Convictions and Martyrdom of Dietrich Bonhoefer.

He could have stayed safe in the United States, but he returned to Germany to lead his church in standing against Hitler and the Nazis. Bonhoeffer faced the question: when does savage injustice require a Christian to act and how? This is more documentary than dramatization but an interesting and thought- provoking account.

Zwingli and Calvin: The Swiss Reformation

Vision Video

Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin led the Reformation in Switzerland in spite of persecution.

John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

Vision Videos

Awarded Best Film by the Christian Film Distributors Association. In the fourteenth century Wycliffe provided England's first translation of the Bible into the English language at peril of his life.

Martin Luther

Vision Video

This black-and-white film was nominated for an Academy Award when first released. It tells the story of Luther's embattled life which started the Reformation. Our copy has some quality problems but not so much that you can't enjoy it.

John Hus

Vision Video

This film received the Best Film of the Year by the Academy of Christian Cinematographic Arts. It tells the story of the life of Hus who prepared Europe for the Reformation and paid the price at the stake.

First Fruits

Vision Video

Two young Moravians sacrifice their freedom to win the slaves of the West Indies to the Lord.

Captive Faith

Harvest Productions

Will three Russian pastors remain faithful to the Lord in prison or will they break under pressure?

To Serve a Higher King

ShowForth

William Tyndale served a higher king than the King of England, but at what price?

Here I Stand: the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther

Vision Video

The title describes it.

Hotel Rwanda

Don Cheadle, Djimon Hounsou, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix, and Sophie Okenedo

This is not a movie of persecution based on religion but on tribe. This PG-13 is a powerful presentation of one ordinary man's efforts to save men, women, and children from the victim tribe. It also shows how hatred can be produced and exploited for personal advantage by those who desire power.

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