An uproarious mockumentary about the British film industry.
A fast moving star studded roller coaster ride of violence madness and mayhem in this gritty British crime film. Bulla is the 'Big Fat Gypsy Gangster 'labeled 'the most dangerous man in Britain'. After serving sixteen years at her majesty's pleasure Bulla is out on the streets again but things start to go wrong from the moment he steps out when he finds out he's lost everything on the outside world. Fleeced by the same corrupt copper that put him behind bars even his favorite 'Aunt Queenie' is about to lose the roof from over her head; in Bulla's world family is everything. It's time for Bulla to fight back Get ready for a white knuckle ride into London's underworld as the most dangerous man in Britain sets about reclaiming his crime empire.
The epic Old Testiment story of Hebrew patriarch Abraham and his descendants. A star-studded cast brings these compelling stories to life featuring: Abraham's call to find the promised land; the stories of Isaac Rebeccah Esau and Jacob; Joseph's remarkable rise to power despite being sold into slavery by his brothers; Moses receiving the ten commandments and the liberation of the jews from Egypt.
Roger Moore was nearing the end of his reign as James Bond when he made Octopussy, and he looks a little worn out. But the movie itself infuses some new blood into the old franchise, with a frisky pace and a pair of sturdy villains. Maud Adams--who'd also been in The Man with the Golden Gun--plays the improbably named Octopussy, while old smoothie Louis Jourdan is her crafty partner in crime. There's an island populated only by women, as well as a fantastic sequence with a hand-to-hand fight on a plane--and on top of a plane. The film even has an extra emotional punch, since this time 007 is not only following the orders of Her Majesty's Secret Service, but he is also exacting a personal revenge: a fellow double-0 agent has been killed. Two Bond films were actually released in 1983 within a few months of each other, as Octopussy was followed by Sean Connery's comeback in Never Say Never Again. The success of both pictures proved that there was still plenty of mileage left in the old licence to kill, though Moore had one more workout--A View to a Kill--before hanging it up. And that title? The franchise had already used up the titles to Ian Fleming's novels, so Octopussy was taken from a lesser-known Fleming short story. --Robert Horton, Amazon.com On the DVD: The high standard of these 007 discs is maintained here, with another extra-packed selection. The "Inside Octopussy" documentary details the making of the movie, which faced competition from Sean Connery's Never Say Never Again, as well as being handicapped by a potentially risible title. The initial story was developed by George Macdonald Fraser, author of the "Flashman" books, whose knowledge of Indian history and locales proved invaluable. Roger Moore prevaricated about signing on as Bond, so American James Brolin was screen-tested instead. The movie also produced the worst accident of the series while filming the train sequence and the stuntman involved was hospitalised for six months. Director John Glen provides a solo commentary that reveals a wealth of technical detail and also that this is one of his favourite Bond movies. Rita Coolidge performs "All Time High", and there are also some storyboard sequences and trailers. --Mark Walker
Tommy Bobby and Queenie are three quails whose sole aim in life is to find a decent breakfast - this is until the day they overhear an angel telling Mary she's going to give birth to the Son of God. And that's just the beginning. Still stunned by this momentous news the birds suddenly find themselves trapped and thrown into a cage at King Herod's court ready to be served up as the main course at a royal banquet! Life for the quarrelsome threesome will never be the same again as they eventually discover to their horror that Herod wants Mary's baby dead. Together they must embark on a daring mission to find the infant before it's too late. But will they be able to escape the clutches of the evil King? Superbly animated and featuring a host of celebrity voices this fast-paced action-packed caper tells the amazing story of the birth of Christ in a way you'll never forget. It's A Boy! is a fun-filled feel-good experience the whole family will want to share time and again - Why wait till Christmas? Features a soundtrack from Sir Cliff Richard.
Men Followed. Women Loved. Rome Trembled. Two worlds collide along with the two men who embody the values and essence of these worlds. Attila King of the Huns (Gerard Butler) is a visionary who sees more in his people than they see in themselves. While the Huns are content to plunder and extort the surrounding nations Attila looks beyond to the possibility of an empire and new world order. Roman General Flavius Aetius (Powers Boothe) embodies the best and worst of Rome in the final years of her existence. He is motivated by one overriding goal: Rome must continue to rule the world. Two different visions of destiny held by the two strongest men of the century; these conflicts are at the heart of 'Attila the Hun'.
Swingingly stylish adventures with super spies John Steed and Mrs Peel! Flashback to the Sixties with the coolest duo in crimefighting! The Town of No Return: Steed finds a town full of ghosts and Emma gets into a harness. The Gravediggers: Steed drives a train and Emma is tied to the tracks... The Cybernauts: Steed receives a deadly gift and Emma pockets it. Death at Bargain Prices: Steed fights in ladies underwear and Emma tries feinting. Castle De'ath: Steed becomes a strapping Jock and Emma lays a ghost. The Master Minds: Steed becomes a genius and Emma loses her mind.
Rancid Aluminium's unlikely hero, leery Liam Gallagher-look-a-like Pete (Rhys Ifans), is wholly unprepared for promotion to head of the family business after his father dies unexpectedly. To make matters worse, no matter how hard he tries he can't impregnate his wife Sarah (Sadie Frost), and believes he's shooting blanks. Unable to handle responsibility, Pete turns to scheming Irish accountant Deeny (Joseph Fiennes) for help, who recommends that the company seek foreign investment to pay off its debts. What Pete doesn't know is that Deeny is trying to do him out of the business and has arranged a "loan" from a Russian Mafia warlord, Mr Kant (Steven Berkoff), whose raven-haired daughter Masha (Tara Fitzgerald) is set on seducing Pete. Given its all-star British cast (which also includes Dani Behr, Keith Allen and Nick Moran) and bestseller source material, Rancid Aluminium must have looked like a sure-fire comedy hit. But first-time director Ed Thomas (better known as a playwright and theatre director) can't seem to keep a handle on the convoluted plot and the laughs are entirely incidental. Ifans's irritating mockney voiceover doesn't help, nor the fact that Tara Fitzgerald's accent keeps slipping between Stalingrad and Sloane Square. Fans of the James Hawes original may get a thrill from seeing his characters come to life, but it's unlikely anyone else will. --Chris Campion
When werewolf chief Jack Ferris is accidentally killed in a strip club the girls who work there have until the next full moon before his bloodthirsty wolfpack seek murderous retribution.
Mickey Skinner (Leo Gregory Cass) is a small time crook with little success and a lot of debts. While out on yet another doomed petty crime he makes a last minute escape in a stolen car. The only problem is that Don Barber (Vincent Regan 300) psychopathic head of the London underworld is stuffed inside the boot. Ratted out by one of his closest friends and now facing arrest Barber does the unthinkable and gives Mickey the keys to his empire for 24 hours. With the cards stacked against him Skinner embarks on the mammoth task of filling Barber's shoes... Has he got it in him to give it THE BIG I AM?
A gang of tough London gangsters get more than they bargained for when a group of businessmen make an offer to buy their club...
Agatha Christie's classic sleuth Miss Marple (here essayed by Geraldine McEwan) takes on another case of murder most foul... When Tommy and Tuppence visit an elderly aunt in Sunny Ridge nursing home Tuppence is concerned by one resident - Mrs Lancaster's (June Whitfield) - who rambles about a dead child behind the lounge fireplace. When Tuppence is introduced to one resident's friend - Miss Marple - she finds herself joining forces with her to follow the clues which lead them to t
The hilarious story of two lads from Ireland as they stumble their way through the London gay underworld in search of gainful employment. When one of the lads accidentally shags a punter (Steven Berkoff) to death they are forced to look for ""work"" elsewhere. It is then that they discover the myth of ""The Bread in the Bed"" - a huge bed full of money. A gloriously politically incorrect caper ensues as they search for this elusive bed resulting in the unfortunate demise of ""Nine Dead G
A horrible experiment. A criminal empire. One thing in common... Spine-tingling horror from the creator of Hellraiser and The Candyman Clive Barker. Biochemist Dr. Savary has created a new mind expanding drug and has begun testing on a group of expendable human test subjects. Terrifying side-effects begin to develop from the highly addictive drug as the guinea pigs suffer extreme facial disfigurement... Now they're seeking their revenge and will stop at nothing to get it...
Women all over America are living through diabolical nightmares as time and again they share in the same hideous dream. Despite the fact that none of the women have ever met they all tell the same disturbing story! When an acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Chase (Crenna) uses regressive hypnosis on some of his patients he discovers a strange common ground; similarities that cannot be put down to the power of the imagination or to the supernatural. He uncovers a sinister truth a truth that proves that alien life on earth could be a reality!
The real-life story of movie superstar Erol Flynn was more dramatic and incredible than even the wildest of his many Hollywood starring roles. He may have more swashes than anyone before or since but Flynn was also a liar and a thief an incurable seducer of women and men a fraudster hustler and even murderer... all before the age of 21! Wildly promiscuous from an early age his teenage years were a frantic rollercoaster ride of sex adventure ill-gotten riches drink sex fighting... and more sex. Through this panoramic portrayal of his amazing past the true legend of Flynn is brought explosively to life blowing the lid off his rabble-rousing time in the gutters of Sydney and his death-defying escapades searching for gold in the jungles of New Guinea. Flynn was simply the sexiest most charismatic star of the Golden Era of Hollywood. The epitome of a lusty virile hero Flynn turned the world into his stage as millions fell for his wicked wicked ways.
In 1963 a group of determined criminals carried out the most daring and lucrative crime of the century...The Great Train Robbery. All of the gang were caught tried and sentenced but one gang member served only two years of a thirty year term before escaping from Wandsworth Prison. Overnight Ronnie Biggs (Freeman) became the world's most wanted man. With every police force in the world hunting for him Biggs changed his identity and his face; somehow managing to keep one step ahead
Presented by legendary actor and East Ender Stephen Berkoff this programme takes a look back at the history of the East End through the turn of the nineteenth century to the new millennium. All the key events are featured including the Sydney Street riots the legacy of the Krays and the Blind Beggar and a look at the incredible cultures that appear all ably demonstrated on Brick Lane. An ecclectic mix of archive and current footage with Stephen Berkoff the inspirational guide.
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