Movies Similar to Melvin Purvis G-Man

Drive for the Future(1980)

Hella W(2011)

The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who collaborated with Europe's leading writers such as Bertolt Brecht and Maxim Gorky, but faced the harshness of a changing world as the Finnish, Soviet and British secret services focus on her life, family and work.

El huésped de las tinieblas(1948)

Nehru: The Jewel of India(1990)

Based on the life of Jawaharlal Nehru (played by Pratap Sharma) -- who succeeded Mahatma Gandhi and became independent India's first prime minister -- this red-letter film takes an inside look at the man known as the Jewel of India. Directed by former politician Kumar Kiran, the movie intertwines historical information and human drama to examine the personal and professional life of one of India's master statesmen.

Vincent & Theo(1990)

The tragic story of Vincent van Gogh broadened by focusing as well on his brother Theodore, who helped support Vincent. Based on the letters written between the two.

Rosa Luxemburg(1986)

Polish socialist and Marxist Rosa Luxemburg works tirelessly in the service of revolution in early 20th century Poland and Germany. While Luxemburg campaigns for her beliefs, she is repeatedly imprisoned as she forms the Spartacist League offering a new vision for Germany.

Sibelius(2003)

Director Timo Koivusalo point of view about life of classical music composer Jean Sibelius, who is a national composer of Finland.

Southside with You(2016)

Chronicles a single day in the summer of 1989 when the future president of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side.

Frankie & Alice(2010)

A drama centered on a go-go dancer with multiple personality disorder who struggles to remain her true self and begins working with a psychotherapist to uncover the mystery of the inner ghosts that haunt her.

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela(2008)

Raquela is a transsexual, or lady boy, from the Philippines, who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. In order to make her dreams come true, she turns from prostitution toward the more lucrative business of Internet porn. Her success as a porn star brings new friends, including Valerie, a lady boy in Iceland, and Michael, the owner of the website Raquela works for. Valerie helps Raquela get as far as Iceland. From there, Michael offers her a rendezvous in Paris. Will Paris be everything she dreamed of? And will Michael turn out to be her Prince Charming?

Against the Law(1997)

A trigger-happy outlaw goes on the run and a burned out, disillusioned cop gives chase. They end up head-to-head in a Los Angeles shoot out.

The Big Short(2015)

The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.

Tears of Cem Karaca(2024)

Against a backdrop of political unrest in Turkey, this biopic charts the life of Anatolian rock singer Cem Karaca, focusing on his revolutionary ideals. Heightened emotions and moments of threat reflect the country's rising tensions.

Paganini(1990)

Legendary "devil violinist" Niccolo Paganini sets all of 19th century Europe into frenzy.

The Great Waltz(1938)

Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere(2025)

Bruce Springsteen, a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past

Right on Track(2003)

Based a on a true story about two sisters who came out on top of a man's sport. The story is based on Erica and Courtney Enders, two sisters who get in to junior drag racing and make it all the way to the top. The two sisters fight a battle of fellow racers who are against having girls race with them therefore it pushes them harder to compete against their competition. Erica becomes stressed when her racing life becomes mixed with her social life and academic goals, and decided to quit racing, until she realizes racing is what she truly wants to do. Finally towards the end of their teen years the Enders sisters come out on top to win the junior drag racing national title. They continue to race throughout high school and college, and still do so today.

Bleed for This(2016)

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.

Jokowi(2013)

This film was released on, June 20, 2013 the day before 52nd birthday of Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, June 21, 2013, which coincides with the 486th anniversary of Jakarta City. Which tells of a carpenter's son named Joko Widodo, who lived in a small home side of river-banks. Childhood are far from sufficient. But it did not dampen the spirit of children's village duck egg hunter to continue school to higher education. His love of Rock music which persisted until the time he became a great leader of Indonesia future, as was able to motivate the spirit of life. Love story with Iriana, a simple girl, His sister school friend became encouragement's future leader to face various challenges.

Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon(1997)

In the midst of a war between Venice and Genoa, Marco Polo, a citizen of Venice, is imprisoned by the inquisition and is charged with heresy.