When Harvard Law School graduate P. Cadwallader Jones (Dennis O'Keefe) bungles his first assignmentin the D.A.'s office, he is next assigned the tedious job of reviewing the closed case of a crooked city official(Peter Lorre) who vanished with a stolen $100,000.The cold case suddenly gets hot when the money begins to reappear, and a series of brutal murders ensues. There's plenty of fast-moving action in this crime melodrama laced with humour.
Joe Sullivan is itching to get out of prison. He's taken the rap for Rick who owes him $50 Grand. Rick sets up an escape for Joe knowing that Joe will be caught escaping and be shot or locked away forever. But with the help of his love-struck girl Pat and his sympathetic legal caseworker Ann Joe gets further than he's supposed to and we are posed with two very important questions: Is Joe really the cold and heartless criminal he appears to be or is there a heart of gold under that gritty exterior? And does Joe belong with the tough street-wise Pat or with the prim moralizing Ann?
Dying is a punishment to some to some a gift and to some a favour.... Ernie and his best friend Rose buddies since World War II have outlived their youth outlived their families and outlived all hopes for the future. Yet despite their austere existence a gentle whimsy and affection for each other fills their days. With humour and courage they face the increasing vulnerability in a world that moves faster than they can. Wade is a drifter and a loner who meets and falls in lov
When Father Brown's calling as a priest brings him into contact with crime he uses his powers of deduction keen observation and a knowledge of the darker side of human nature to uncover the truth. The Man With Two Beards: Father Brown is visiting an old friend Michael Smith. Smith is murdered a robbery committed and the evidence seems to point straight back to Smith. Father Brown doesn't believe this as Smith was a reformed character - and he sets about proving it. Th
Victim is quite simply a watershed moment in cinema history. The first mainstream film to portray sympathetically and realistically homosexual society, it did so at a time when homosexuality was still a crime in Britain. Janet Green and John McCormick's screenplay makes Dirk Bogarde's Melville Farr a deeply conflicted man; married and in love with his wife, he also has relationships with men; while as a lawyer he is bound to uphold the law, even as he is compelled to break it. When Jack Barrett (a young Peter McEnery) commits suicide to avoid the consequences of blackmail, Farr sees this as murder, and decides to end the extortion even if it costs him his career. Rather more skilfully plotted than it initially appears, Victim generates considerable tension, and boasts fine performances from an ensemble cast including Sylvia Syms as Farr's wife, Norman Bird, Donald Churchill and John Barrie. Basil Dearden, who memorably featured Bogarde in an early role in The Blue Lamp (1950), directs with professional assurance. Not just a historical document--though the location footage of central London circa 1961 is fascinating in its own right--Victim was instrumental in changing attitudes, which led to the decriminalisation of homosexuality. A turning point for Bogarde too, the film marked a move from matinee idol to the more serious fare of The Servant (1963) and Darling (1965). On the DVD: Victim is presented in an anamorphically enhanced 16:9 transfer, which beautifully captures the noir-ish black-and-white cinematography of Otto Heller. There is occasional print damage, but it is minimal and doesn't distract from the film. The mono sound is very good. The disc also includes the original trailer, an annotated gallery of production photographs and a 28-minute television interview with Dirk Bogarde. This excellent feature was filmed in the actor's house just prior to the release of Victim and finds him discussing his career with particular reference to Hunted (1952), the Doctor comedies, Song Without End (1960) and his latest, "bitterly controversial" picture, which he says couldn't have been made even two years earlier. --Gary S Dalkin
A selection of who-dunnits from the TV series featuring the ecclesiastical detective based on the books of G K Chesterton. When Father Brown's calling as a priest brings him into contact with crime he uses his powers of deduction keen observation and a knowledge of the darker side of human nature to uncover the truth. The Mirror Of The Magistrate: A distinguished Judge who holds controversial views in murdered and a man is arrested and charged. Father Brown just doesn'
Featuring film footage from the 1978 'One Love Peace Concert' the historical event in Kingston which brought together the Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley and opposition leader Edward Seager both men had previously refused to meet. Tracks include: 1. Peace Treaty - Jacob Miller 2. Whip Dem Jah - Dennis Brown 3. African - Peter Tosh 4. I Am A Natty - Jacob Miller 5. Natty Dread - Bob Marley 6. Black Woman - Judy Mowatt 7. 400 Years - Peter Tosh 8. Natty Don't Fear - U.
American Dreamz (Dir. Paul Weiz 2006): Imagine a country where the President never reads the newspaper where the government goes to war for all the wrong reasons and more people vote for a pop idol than their next President... The new season of ""American Dreamz "" the wildly popular television singing contest has captured the country's attention as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal (Moore) and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County (Golzari). Recently awakened President Staton (Quaid) even wants in on the craze as he signs up for the potential explosive season finale! Intolerable Cruelty (Dir. Joel Coen 2003): From the Coen brothers comes this witty sharp comedy about a man who wins in court and courts to win! Divorce attorney Miles Massey has got it all. Serial gold-digger Marilyn Rexroth wants it all. A hilarious battle of deceit and cunning ensues when Miles falls for Marilyn with each one trying to outsmart the other. Underhand tactics deceptions and an undeniable attraction escalate as Marilyn and Miles square off in this classic battle of the sexes...
Confessions Of A Superhero explores the fascination obsession and allure of fame through the eyes of some very unique people struggling to make it in Tinseltown.
What makes for the ultimate road trip? Hitchhiking, truck stops, angry bears, prickly porcupines and a golfing goose with a duck caddy. Just ask Kate and Humphrey, two wolves who are trying to get home.
A scientist invents a device that can detect submerged submarines but when thieves break into the lab and steal it the government suspects an inside job and no one is safe...
Based on a true story this film documents the terrifying experience of an American couple trapped in an avalanche in the Himalayas as they struggle to survive. Ron (Dennis Boutsikaris) and Debbie Plotkin (Markie Post) plan a fortieth birthday trip to go hiking in Nepal leaving their children at home with Debbie's mother and step-father. When Debbie's mother Judy expresses concern about the dangerous nature of this adventure Debbie reassures her that they will be hiking well b
Dennis Hopper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Blue Velvet Apocalypse Now) is Rudolph Red Diamond a convicted criminal a scam artist who always has a trick up his sleeve who always looking for that one last big job. Viggo Mortensen (The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy A History Of Violence Carlito's Way) is Ronnie his sidekick a low down psychotic hoodlum searching for an easy buck. Things are tough on the streets for Rudolph and Ronnie and these small time crooks are about to get some big time trouble when a counterfeiting scam goes horribly wrong and thick hot headed Ronnie ends up shooting and killing an undercover cop. Wesley Snipes (Blade Trilogy Money Train White Men Can't Jump) is Jimmy Mercer a cop on the edge a cop who has seven days before he's transferred and seven days to wreak revenge on the scum that killed his partner. Things are heating up and they're about to reach boiling point.
Looking For Micky When ""Mad Micky"" goes on the run Terry has to look after him and Arthur sees his chance of a scoop. Dream House When a super-star is away in Vegas Terry has to mind his empty house. Can Arthur break into showbusiness? Guest Stars: Wanda Ventham & Richard Griffiths. Another Bride Another Groom The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is to shift a load of porno magazines. Guest Stars: Warren Clarke.
A brilliant and fiercely independent psychiatrist testing out a new cutting-edge technology on death row inmates. When she discovers an innocent inmate is about to be executed she faces the sexual politics of being a woman in a man's world as she attempts to change one man's fate. When she makes the decision to test her technology on the real killer Jesse Mowatt (Pavan Grover) she discovers a portrait of human potential gone diabolically wrong. Terrified and yet compelled by Mowat
Picture this: a full-grown moose comes crashing through the roof of your garage! And not only does it fly - if a bit carelessly - it talks! It seems that Mr Moose was on a test drive with Santa Claus when he lost control of his sleigh. Max appreciates the uninvited visit, even if he stopped believing in Santa ages ago. With his parents recently separated, a new friend is always welcome. In Mr Moose he finds a partner with whom to watch movies, an unusual ally against bullies and, most important of all, someone who understands how much he misses his father. But Max soon finds out that being friends with a moose isn't all that simple. Especially since the grumpy neighbour Mr Panneman is keen on adding moose antlers to his hunting trophies.
Containing collectable Lobby Cards featuring key scenes from the film; two sobering World War II documentaries ""Price for Peace"" and ""Shooting War""; and a commemorative two disc copy of the film with never before seen footage and exclusive features the Saving Private Ryan WWII Collection is a must for all war enthusiasts. Presented in stunning commemorative packaging this boxset is in memory of those 60 years ago. Seen through the eyes of a squad of American soldiers the story beg
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