This rousing, explosive 1961 World War II adventure, based on Alistair MacLean's thrilling novel, turns the war thriller into a deadly caper film. Gregory Peck heads a star-studded cast charged with a near impossible mission: destroy a pair of German guns nestled in a protective cave on the strategic Mediterranean island of Navarone, from where they can control a vital sea passage. As world-famous mountain climber turned British army Captain, Mallory (Peck) leads a guerrilla force composed of the humanitarian explosives expert, Miller (David Niven), the ruthless Greek patriot with a grudge, Stavros (Anthony Quinn), veteran special forces soldier Brown (Stanley Baker) and the cool, quiet young marksman Pappadimos (James Darren). This disparate collection of classic types must overcome internal conflicts, enemy attacks, betrayal and capture to complete their mission. Director J. Lee Thompson sets a driving pace for this exciting (if familiar) military operation, a succession of close calls, pitched battles and last-minute escapes as our heroes infiltrate the garrisoned town with the help of resistance leader Maria (Irene Papas) and plot their entry into the heavily guarded mountain fort. Carl Foreman's screenplay embraces MacLean's role call of clichés and delivers them with style, creating one of the liveliest mixes of espionage, combat and good old-fashioned military derring-do put on film, while Dimitri Tiomkin's score is as sturdy as the rock of Navarone itself. --Sean AxmakerOn the DVD: This special-edition DVD gives the modern-day viewer a taste of what movies were like in 1961. Four curious featurettes are included, produced as publicity for the film. James Darren narrates a little ditty at his honeymoon in Malta during filming; Irene Papas narrates a giddy, old-fashioned look at "Two Girls on the Town". There is even a filmed bit with producer-writer Carl Foreman that was shown once at the premiere. The 30-minute retrospective, "Memories of Navarone", made in 1999 has the expected reminiscences from Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. Director J. Lee Thompson's audio commentary is a bit frustrating; he's now in his 80s, and most of his recollections are slow in coming. A historian could have brought out the film's history (it was the most expensive movie ever made at time of release) and produced a more vital viewing. --Doug Thomas
A team of allied saboteurs are assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers.
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Season Three takes us back to the slightly bizarre yet charming little logging town in Alaska. Reunite with the endearing quirky citizens of Cicely Alaska. Nominated for an astonishing 16 Emmy Awards and winner of (including Outstanding Drama Series) this is the must-own season of television's most original series. Packed with 23 unforgettable episodes and digitally remastered for outstanding picture quality there's never been a better time to own Northern Exposure
Four People. Three Minutes. Two Choices. One Chance For Survival. Nuclear war: a nightmare that may become grim reality for the world in this riveting HBO thriller. When a fanatical group opposed to friendly US/Soviet relations explodes a nuclear missile over a Russian city it begins a chain reaction of accusations and actions that initiate the groundwork for WWIII. As the clock ticks toward nuclear annihilation the Presidents of USA and Russia race toward a solution figh
Welcome back to the slightly bizarre yet charming little logging town in Alaska. Reunite with the endearing quirky citizens of Cicely Alaska in the complete fourth season of the multi-Emmy award-winning series Northern Exposure. Episodes Comprise: 1. Northwest Passages 2. Midnight Sun 3. Nothing's Perfect 4. Heroes 5. Blowing Bubbles 6. On Your Own 7. The Bad Seed 8. Thanksgiving 9. Do the Right Thing 10. Crime and Punishment 11. Survival of the Species 12. Revela
Strictly Come Dancing: Live Box Set 2008 & 2009
As seen on the Discovery Channel Miami Ink follows the trials and tribulations of four close friends as they aim to set-up and run a custom tattoo parlour all eager to showcase their far reaching talent and differing styles together.
The tattooists from Miami Ink return for 13 brand new episodes of the hit Discovery show! With Kat Von D gone Ami and Nunez have to find someone to fill her spot and fast! The stress of finding a suitable replacement managing the shop and running their new bar Love/Hate mean that things start to get a bit heated between the partners. Will their friendship survive or has it reached the point of no return?
The final series of the original show that helped to spark a new trend in reality programming! The boys from Miami's famous tattoo parlour are back for 13 brand new episodes in the fifth and final series. Amongst the beautifully tanned bodies and the perfectly toned biceps it's business as usual and this time there's a new addition finally... Welcome back to Miami Ink. These are their customers and these are their stories...
This is the life story of one of the most influential and controversial film directors in the history of Hollywood John Milius. From his childhood aspirations to join the military to his formative years at the USC Film School his legendary work on films such as ‘Apocalypse Now’ ‘Jaws’ ‘Conan The Barbarian’ ‘Dirty Harry’ and ‘Red Dawn’ to his ultimate dismissal from Hollywood due to his radical beliefs and controversial behaviour.
Four friends hike into the Pinewood forest to find evidence of the Chupacabra, a creature believed to be responsible for the disappearance of a group of experienced hikers a year earlier. As they journey deeper into the forest, they are introduced to a darkness that leaves these four victims fighting for their lives. One by one these friends are faced with the reality of survival.
Classic Sinatra 4 DVD box set features: MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM When lawless card dealer and recuperating drug addict Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra) gets out of prison, he decides to go straight at last. All he has is an old drum set and so Frankie tries for genuine work as a drummer. Frankie s old employer, small-time crook Schwiefka (Robert Strauss) and Frankie s old drug pusher, Louis (Darren McGavin), come back into his life. Frankie tries to stay clean although eventually succumbs to his former lifestyle.
Even though this violent indie film has "exploitation" stamped all over it--with its gratuitous car chases, shootouts, and anarchistic characters--it is a guilty pleasure. Unfolding in the future--well, at least at the time of its release it was a decade ahead of schedule--this movie shows how US urban schools have deteriorated to the point that gangs run the classroom and the police, scared to even go near these educational wastelands, use hired goons to keep law and order there. (In fact, the US government now has a Department of Educational Defence.) In Class of 1999, a corporate representative (Stacy Keach), eager to rake in potential billions in government contracts, convinces a Seattle-area school principal (Malcolm McDowell) to test out three lifelike android teachers (including Pam Grier). This technological trio possesses intelligence and superhuman strength, which offer to both educate and discipline the bad apples at school. Unfortunately, the androids quickly move from harsh discipline such as spankings and beatings to murder, and Keach's corporate scumbag convinces McDowell's educator that despite this, the program needs to stay its course. Thus it is up to a newly paroled ex-gang member (Bradley Gregg) and the principal's daughter (Traci Lind) to uncover the teachers' identities and alert students and rival gangs to the impending danger. Despite its formulaic approach and some plot implausibilities, Mark Lester's film is entertaining to watch, especially with such exchanges as this: "So they've been waging war with my students." "Well, isn't that what all teachers do?" --Bryan Reesman, Amazon.com
Even though Class of 1999 has "exploitation" stamped all over it--with its gratuitous car chases, shoot-outs, and anarchistic characters--it is a guilty pleasure. Unfolding in the future--well, at least at the time of its release it was a decade ahead of schedule--this movie shows how our urban schools have deteriorated to the point that gangs run the classroom and the police, scared to even go near these educational wastelands, use hired goons to keep law and order there. (In fact, the US government now has a Department of Educational Defense.) In Class of 1999, a corporate representative (Stacy Keach), eager to rake in potential billions in government contracts, convinces a Seattle-area school principal (Malcolm McDowell) to test out three lifelike android teachers (including Pam Grier). This technological trio possess intelligence and superhuman strength, which enable them to both educate and discipline the bad apples at school. Unfortunately, the androids quickly move from harsh discipline such as spankings and beatings to murder, and Keach's corporate scumbag convinces McDowell's educator that despite this, the programme needs to stay its course. Thus it is up to a newly paroled ex-gangbanger (Bradley Gregg) and the principal's daughter (Traci Lind) to uncover the teachers' identities and alert students and rival gangs to the impending danger. Despite its formulaic approach and some plot implausibilities, Mark Lester's film is entertaining to watch, especially with such exchanges as: "So they've been waging war with my students". "Well, isn't that what all teachers do?"--Bryan Reesman, Amazon.com
The ultimate evil has awakened! When a young investigative reporter Vivian arrives at a creepy cemetary to interview its equally suspicious keeper Frederick he tells her two strange stories which may unlock an unspeakable secret... The first story is about a powerful LA mobster who invites his friends to a dinner that with the arrival of a mysterious suitcase spins totally out of control. The second story takes place in medieval Europe where a sadistic inquisitor searche
An impenetrable fortress an invicible army... and an unstoppable commando team. One of the most exciting action films ever made! It's W.W. II and concealed deep within the solid rock of a cliff impregnable to assault by sea or air are the German Army's mighty guns of Navarone. Because they control a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea it's imperative that the guns are destroyed. A specialised commando team is assembled. Included are mountaineer Keith Mallory explosive ex
A story of five men and the perils and pitfalls they face as gay men in a homophobic society.
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