Jim Wilson (Reed) is a police lieutenant in a corrupt resort town. Revolted by the brutality of modern police work he decides to leave and take up duties in his quiet home town. But on his final day a violent drama explodes. A deadly confrontation breaks out between Frank (McHattie) the abandoned lover of singer Janie (George) and her new boyfriend Lyne (Osborne). The police are called and Frank shoots a young officer. Within minutes a full siege is underway in full view of the tou
Boasting some of post-war Britain's most accomplished screen stars this gentle romantic comedy charts the tribulations of a materially challenged but deeply loving young couple. Starring Dirk Bogarde Cecil Parker and Dennis Price For Better For Worse is co-scripted and directed by Oscar-nominated Jack Lee-Thompson and received two BAFTA nominations in 1954. The film is presented here in a brand-new digital transfer in its original aspect ratio from original film elements. When impoverished young graduate Tony Howard proposes to Anne Purves in the cinema he is readily accepted. Her father listens patiently to Tony when he asks for his daughter's hand but upon receiving far from satisfactory answers to the usual father-in-law questions he agrees to the marriage only on the condition that Tony finds both a job and a flat... Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Promotional Material PDF
This multi-award winning TV comedy show is set in the offices of 'Globelink News' a TV new company whose millionaire tycoon owner prefers a more sensationalist stance in presenting the day's events... Each episode of the show was recorded close to transmission allowing script changes to incorporate maximum topicality! Series 2 episodes comprise: 1. The Gulf Report 2. The Trevorman Cometh 3. Henry And Dido 4. Baseball 5. The Drunken Cabinet Minister 6. Alex And The Intrepre
This enchanting domestic comedy stars Gainsborough Studios' legendary leading lady Phyllis Calvert as a mother and housewife whose hidden literary talent is suddenly in the spotlight much to the consternation of her chaotic family! Also starring Patrick Barr, Guy Rolfe and Susan Stephen, It's Never Too Late is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original fi lm elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.To Laura Hammond's large family, she is simply the mother who makes their tumultuous lives run a little more smoothly. But although they don't know it, she is a very successful novelist and when her screenplay comes to the attention of a Hollywood producer, Laura is suddenly plunged into the big time. Perhaps it's time to stop taking Mum for granted..?SPECIAL FEATURES:Original theatrical trailerUnused songImage galleryOriginal synopsis PDFs
The story of high-life and intrigue amongst Britain's wealthy sailing set continues to ride the waves in the boatyards boardrooms and bedrooms. Laura Wilde's arrival in Tarrant heralds a stormy ride for the business empires of Leisure Cruise Frere Holdings and Relton Marine. The glamorous schemer wastes no time in making alliances and helping herself to a share of the action. As Laura joins forces with Ken Masters at Leisure Cruise clouds hang over the other businesses: the on-going fraud investigation threatens to either put Charles and Gerald behind bars or set off a trail of revenge; Avril's tenure at Relton Marine comes under threat as Charles seeks to engineer a vote of no-confidence - while secret deals in Malta and in the courtroom are shaping all their fortunes. Elsewhere emotions are running high as Abby's claims on William aren't helped by her ever closer ties with Leo; Jack struggles with feelings of guilt as he embarks on a relationship with his old flame Vanessa and Jan finds more than just a business partner in the enigmatic James...
In the six-part British "vampire-slaying" mini-series Ultraviolet we discover that UV light is used (both in surgery and via high-tech weaponry) to identify people who have been infected with a disease labelled "Code 5". It's transmitted via a bite to the neck, but at no point in the series is the word "vampire" used. Instead, in the second episode ("In Nomine Patris") the nickname "Leech" is introduced. We learn that it was this disease, these "Leeches", that were responsible for the Fire of London, and that one in 20 people are already infected. In the opening episode, policeman Michael Colefield (Jack Davenport) is recruited into the secretive CIB. He meets its introverted priest-chief Pearse (Philip Quast), the emotionally driven Dr Angela March (Susannah Harker) and the bullish heavyweight Vaughan (Idris Elba). Spinning around Mike's suddenly complicated life are his best friend's jilted fiancée Kirstie (Colette Brown) and old flame Frances (Fiona Dolman). In later hard-hitting episodes we see a 12-year-old boy stab his teacher priest to death ("Mea Culpa") and the capture of a "Leech" ("Persona Non Grata"). This intriguing series ends having tied together most of its threads, but dangles worrying implications at the viewer... not so much to suggest a sequel as to hammer home everything at stake. --Paul Tonks
Dangerous Cargo (1954)/Dead Man's Evidence (1962)
Skilled plastic surgeon Phillip Ritter meets and falls in love with concert pianist Alice Brent but he is devastated when she refuses his offer of marriage and goes away on a concert tour. Determined to recreate her beautiful image he seeks out a badly scarred prisoner Lilly operates on her and marries her. Now he has Alice back but he cannot change the criminal character behind the mask... With Jimmy Sangster as assistant director Fisher at the helm and Anthony Hind producing; this picture was a clear indication of what Hammer was set to achieve.
Denholm Elliott Susan Stephen and Michael Hordern star in this highly engaging feature from renowned writer producer and director Wolf Rilla. Filmed in Samoa and based on the true experiences of Sir Arthur Grimble – commissioner of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony in the western Pacific during the 1920s – Pacific Destiny is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Life is strange and worrying for Arthur Grimble when with his bride Olivia he arrives on an island in the Pacific as a cadet in the Colonial Service. The testy resident commissioner who had been expecting an experienced man soon shows his disapproval; but will Arthur and his young wife succeed in winning the hearts and minds of the island's people? SPECIAL FEATURES: Original Theatrical Trailer Unused Scene [mute] Image Gallery Promotional Material PDFs
Set amid the magnificent scenery of the Kenyan bush, this safari adventure from 1954 depicts the many dangers faced by a group of British settlers in East Africa during the last decade of the nineteenth century.Released in the United States as Outlaw Safari and later given an exploitation slant by AIP with the title The White Huntress, Golden Ivory was among the series of films made in Kenya by French-American expatriate George Breakston; most starred former Paul Temple and future Crossroads regular John Bentley, whom Breakston would later cast in the lead role of his Kenya-set police series African Patrol. Golden Ivory is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.SPECIAL FEATURESImage Gallery Original Promotional Material PDF
This multi-award winning TV comedy show is set in the offices of 'Globelink News' a TV new company whose millionaire tycoon owner prefers a more sensationalist stance in presenting the day's events... Each episode of the show was recorded close to transmission allowing script changes to incorporate maximum topicality! Series 5 episodes comprise: 1. Inside The Asylum 2. The Godless Society 3. The Bird Of Doom 4. What Are Friends For? 5. The Path Of True Love 6. Charnley In Love 7. George's Car 8. Henry's Diary 9. Dave And Diana 10. Luck 11. The Graveyard Shift 12. Sex n' Death
Laurence Payne stars as Major Keller a well respected and decorated officer who is being court-martialled for the murder of his commanding officer Colonel Winch. The facts of the case are shrouded by the mayhem of war and the effects that fear pressure and duty have upon a soldier. Did the Major covet the Colonel's wife? Was the Major ambitious and kill Winch to secure a promotion? Or had the Colonel cracked under the pressure of an illustrious battle career? To prove his innocence Major Keller must rely on the evidence and testimonies given in court however when he himself is the only witness his word may not be good enough to win his freedom.
This multi-award winning TV comedy show is set in the offices of 'Globelink News' a TV new company whose millionaire tycoon owner prefers a more sensationalist stance in presenting the day's events... Each episode of the show was recorded close to transmission allowing script changes to incorporate maximum topicality! Includes all 7 episodes from the final series including 'The Newsmakers' and 'The Final Chapter'.
Charlotte is a seemingly mild-mannered middle-aged housewife - who's decided to leave her husband and skip town. Her mind is made up and all that's left to do is go to the bank and withdraw her money. But while she's waiting in line her plans are suddenly changed when a desperate young man robs the bank - and takes Charlotte along as a hostage. What ensues is a wild and quirky road trip that includes car theft demolition derbies a cat named Murder and maybe even romance...
The Snow Queen: The dark and complex tale of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen is brought to life in this stunning and magical mix of music and song animation and 'live' drama. The tale of how innocence and love in the shape of the heroine Gerda can overcome the evil power of their nemesis The Snow Queen takes us on a journey through the Enchanted Flower Garden on a flight through the Northern Lights and into the palace of the Snow Queen herself - a figure powerful enough to 'tie all the winds of the world together'. We meet talking flowers the helpful raven and reindeer the Finland woman and the Lapland woman a band of robbers and a whole royal family. And finally Gerda's tears bring the hero Kay back to warmth and life and Spring returns to the countryside. And all the while we are reminded that splinters of an ancient broken enchanted looking glass are in the air around us waiting to fly into an unsuspecting eye like Kay's and turn a good heart to a lump of ice - and a good person into a gift for the Snow Queen. The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe: The first published and arguably best loved tale in C.S. Lewis' acclaimed ""Chronicles of Narnia"" 'The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe' is the adventure-filled tale of two brothers and two sisters who cross through an enchanted wardrobe into the magical world of Narnia land of talking animals and mythical creatures. They discover that Narnia is under the evil power of the White Witch who brings eternal winter to the land. It is up to the children to join the noble lion Aslan and bring Springtime and happiness back to Narnia! The Box Of Delights: Based on the classic children's novel by John Masefield this tale follows the adventures of Kay Harker a young boy who finds himself lured into a world of fantasy and danger after a chance encounter with an old Punch and Judy man. A magical mix of animation and live-action this spectacular production is guaranteed to thrill the fantasies of children and adults alike. Seldom is a story so sophisticated as to draw its audience spellbound into a series of such enchanting adventures as those we share with young Kay Harker. As he travels home on the train for the Christmas holidays Kay Harker has the strangest feeling something very mysterious is about to happen... there is snow on the wind and wild dogs are roaming the countryside. Then a chance meeting with an old Punch and Judy man Cole Hawlins the guardian of the elixir of life and a shabby box of powers pulls Kay into an array of fantastic worlds where he encounters ancient heroes wolves Romans rats flashing rings and flying ponies. This memorable production was first shown just before Christmas 1984. The enchanting adventures and magical atmosphere hold fond memories for many and are sure to delight a new generation of children. Now available for the first time on DVD with a myriad of special features you can enjoy this very special production for years to come.
Includes the seminal chillers: Die Screaming Marianne (1971) Marianne following the sudden death of her mother stands to inherit the family fortune along with several documents that could incriminate her corrupt judge of a father. Now her sister and her father both want their hands on Marianne's inheritance and they'll stop at nothing even murder to get it! House Of Whipcord (1974) A bizarre correctional institute is set up by a small group of people disillusioned
The serene life of Pam and John Allen is rocked to its core when a mysterious man begins stalking their every move with late night phone calls sudden appearances and sinister behaviour. It transpires that the man Homer Trent was a part of Pam's early life when she was brought up at an orphanage and has spent the last few years in prison for her rape. Now free Trent is intent on taking back what he believes to be his property - Pam.
A Happily Married Couple Find Their Lives Thrown Into Frightening Disruption When A Stranger Appears At Their Door Claiming That Their Adopted 12-Year-Old Daughter Contains The Reincarnated Spirit Of His Little Girl! An Underrated 1970'S Psychological Horror From Director Robert Wise, Starring Anthony Hopkins & Marsha Mason.New Audio Commentary By Film Historian Samm DeighanNew Video Interview With Kim NewmanVideo Interview With Marsha MasonNew Visual Essay On The Cinema Of Reincarnation By Film Historian Lee GambinNew Interview On The Music Of Michael SmallArchival Interview With Author Frank De FelittaIsolated ScoreTheatrical TrailerLimited Edition Slipcase On The First 2000 Copies With Unique Artwork.
Down Time is a strange attempt to mix concrete Northern social realism and Bruce-Willis-style cliffhanger thrills, with balls of fire billowing up empty lift shafts and so forth. Paul McGann plays an ex-police psychologist, retired through ill health, drafted in to dissuade miserable single mother Chrissy (Susan Lynch) from throwing herself and her child off the top of a tower block. He succeeds, though in so doing betrays some of the problems that caused him to quit his job. He then pursues Chrissy romantically, during the course of which he, she and her little boy become stuck in the tower block lift, which then starts ascending and descending at random when hoodlum squatters break into the control box and mess about with it for an idle laugh. With its bizarre and somewhat improbable scenario, its odd mix of whimsical light romance, grim-up-North-style melodrama and explosive stunt action, Down Time as a whole doesn't really come off. The behaviour of key characters borders on the arbitrary, the "yobs" who cause all the problems go curiously unpunished and the ending barely makes sense. However, the lengthy mid-sequence in which McGann rescues (and is rescued by) Chrissy from the perilously dangling lift is, though predictable in its outcome, gripping enough. --David Stubbs
Julia Stonecypher is down on her luck. She has lost her husband and the vice-president of the local bank pays a visit to tell her the house is being repossessed and she and her two children are homeless. After leaving Julia's house Brian the bank vice-president has an accident in his car and is forced to return to the house and shelter from the severe storm. A romance begins and Julia's life starts to take a turn for the better...
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