Desired By All But Loved By Only One. When her teenage sweetheart Ivan (Savage) returns home from WWII Maria (Kinski) eagerly accepts his marriage proposal looking forward to a lifetime of happiness. But her joy is short-lived when Ivan's dark past shrouds their wedding night in misery driving a wedge between them that neither knows how to remove. Confused and depressed Maria attempts to mend her true love's heart despite the advances of other suitors. But when a traveling musician (Carradine) hits the right note Maria struggles to justify her unfulfilling life. Is her passion too powerful to be contained within the sanctity of marriage?
A diamond hunter agrees to take an American couple deep into the jungles of Borneo in search of a raw diamond.
Gunfight
Eve's Lounge a sleazy bar owned by a former streetwalker is the place where various characters hang out meet up and fall in love. Amongst them is a radio agony Aunt (who is actually inexperienced in love and sex!). There is a beautiful young woman whose husband is Eve's lover and central to all the stories is the charismatic Mickey who is certainly a psychopathic liar and maybe many other things too!
The Bostonians The daughter of a faith healer is forced to choose between her mother's religious activities and her desire to use her speaking ability to further the women's suffragette movement. To complicate matters more the man she loves is strongly opposed to the feminist cause. The Europeans In 1850 a few miles outside Boston the household of the dour Mr. Wentworth receives two unannounced visitors from Europe Eugenia and Felix the daughter and son of his half sister. Gertrude one of Wentworth's two daughters is instantly infatuated with her cousins and trouble brews... The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe A tangled triangle. In the rural South of the early 20th century Miss Amelia is the town eccentric... Jane Austen In Manhattan Two teachers vie for the right to stage a play written by Jane Austen when she was twelve years old... Roseland Three interlocking stories set in the legendary New York City dance palace make up this charming film the third to be shot by Merchant Ivory Productions in America. In the first segment 'The Waltz' Teresa Wright is a widow who comes to Roseland in order to sustain the memory of her late husband where she meets Stan (Lou Jacobi) a man who offers her an opportunity for happiness in the present. In 'The Hustle' Christopher Walken stars as a gigolo with three women in his life all of whom depend on him for different degrees of romance and companionship. In the final segment 'The Peabody' an older Vietnamese woman (Lilia Skala) sets out to win a dance competition despite warnings that it could imperil her health. The Proprietor A story of changing times constant relationships and reconciliation with the past.
Recently released from prison after serving an eight-year stretch for killing a mob boss ex-cop Hawk (Kristofferson) returns to his native home of Rain City and takes up residence in a room at the back of the caf owned and run by his former lover Wanda (Bujold). At the same time a beautiful waif-like young woman Georgia (Singer) her sociopathic boyfriend Coop (Carradine) and their new-born child also arrive in their trailer and make the caf's parking lot their temporary home. Desperately in need of money Georgia takes on a waitressing job at Wanda's place while Coop slowly but surely is lured into a life of petty crime. Already a regular customer at the caf Hawk soon falls under Georgia's spell and sets out to seduce her during the lonely nights that Coop is not around. Meanwhile Coop's criminal activities have attracted the attention of gangland boss Hilly Blue (Divine) a ruthless crimelord whose method of dealing with freelance crooks operating on his turf extends to drowning them in their cars. When Coop's life is threatened by Hilly and his men Hawk finds himself in a position where he must decide to put his own life on line by helping him or risk losing the woman he most desires. Humorously and stylistically employing the classic film noir themes of crime responsibility loyalty and love Rudolph's film presents a refreshingly original take on the genre one that is brilliantly enhanced by composer Mark Isham's (In The Valley Of Elah; The Black Dahlia; Crash) superbly evocative score.
The Magnificent Seven (Dir. John Sturges 1960): Yul Brynner stars as one of seven master gunmen who aid the helpless farmers of an isolated village pitted against an army of marauding bandits in this rousing action tale based on Akira Kurosawa's classic Seven Samurai. Released in 1960 John Sturges' masterpiece garnered an Oscar nomination for Elmer Bernstein (for Best Score) and launched the film careers of Steve McQueen Charles Bronson Robert Vaughn and James Coburn. The Long Riders (Dir. Walter Hill 1980): Jesse James and his gang of outlaws ride again in this extraordinary western that pulsates with hard-driving action and electrifying drama. Four sets of acclaimed actor brothers - Dennis and Randy Quaid. Stacy and James Keach Christopher and Nicholas Guest and Keith Robert and David Carradine - each depict real-life siblings in emotionally charged portrayals of the Old West's legendary bandits. The notorious James-Younger gang is the most famous group of outlaws in the country robbing banks trains and stage coaches with a sense of daring that makes them folk heroes throughout the land. But when the mighty Pinkerton detective agency swears to back them down these criminals must face an awesome enemy that will stop at nothing to see them behind bars... or dead! Only through the strength of their loyalty and blood ties can the outlaws hope to survive the brutal pursuits unexpected betrayals and blistering showdowns that mark the end of their dangerous ride.
An ex-cop (Kristofferson) just released from jail returns home to see his old flame Wanda (Bujold). She runs a steamy caf'' and it is here that he befriends a beautiful young woman and her creepy punk boyfriend (Carradine). In a futuristic urban setting we watch their relationships develop as they move in their hazy world brushing against the criminal fraternity.
1924. In the small southern town of Delano a series of unsolved murders threatens the delicate balance between the powerful and the powerless. An action-packed thriller seething with the racial tensions political intrigue love and hate that lie beneath the surface of a small town community.
Balto: Based on a true story Balto will touch your heart. Part husky/part wolf Balto doesn't know where he belongs. He's an outcast in Alaska except to his true friends - Boris the Russian snow goose; polar bear cubs Muk and Luk; and the beautiful husky Jenna. Even though he's different all of Balto's friends recognise what he still can't see himself: his noble spirit. One day a serious diphtheria epidemic spreads fast among the children of Nome. When a fierce bizarre blizzard closes all routes of transport there's no way to obtain life-saving medicine... unless a team of sled dogs can race six-hundred miles through the blinding Arctic storm and bring back antitoxin. But the dogs are lost in the frozen wilderness. Now only Balto can rescue the team and save the children. Starring the voices of Kevin Bacon Bridget Fonda Bob Hoskins and Phil Collins Balto is the remarkable tale of a hero who inspired a nation - and became a legend! (Dir. Simon Wells 1995) Balto 2 - Wolf Quest: BALTO II picks up where the first ended. After settling down with Jenna and having 6 pups it soon becomes time for Balto to give his children up for adoption to human families. However no one wants Aleu his daughter because she looks so much like a wolf. When Aleu figures this out she runs away forcing Balto to go after her and sending her on a journey that reveals quite a bit about herself. (Dir. Phil Weinstein 2001) Balto 3 - Wings Of Change: Your favourite is back in an all-new adventure! Balto and his son Kodi (voiced by Sean Astin) find that technology is threatening the sled dog team's future as the airplane becomes a faster choice for bringing mail and supplies to Nome. Amidst the controversy a race to deliver the mail is arranged between a sled team led by Balto and a bush pilot who flies a plane that truly fascinates Balto. When Duke the pilot never makes it to his destination some of the dogs are jubilant that they've proven their superiority but Balto knows something has gone amiss. Balto with help from Muc and Luc go on a search and rescue operation to rescue Duke and Boris in the downed plane. Join Balto and all his friends on an amazing journey that will make your spirit soar. (Dir. Phil Weinstein 2004)
Disc One covers the Battle of Gettysburg with episodes such as: Colonel Strong Vincent's defense of Little Round Top; the 'hallowed ground' of Gettysburg National Cemetery including the grave of President Nixon's great grandfather; the mysterious Devil's Den photographs; General Winfield Scott Hancock's injury and presidential campaign/ and Confederate General Lewis Armistead's secret distress call. Disc Two focuses on additional heroic and tragic moments in...
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