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• Once Upon a Time in the West -- Special Collector's Edition (2 discs) | DVD | (06/10/2003) from £7.05   |  Saving you £12.94 (183.55%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Sergio Leone's masterpiece is restored and re-released, celebrating once again this epic, and definitive Western.

• The Italian Connection (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (26/08/2024) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In the 1970s the crime film flourished in Italy as the country went through years of political and social unrest, the so-called ˜Years of Lead'. Italian movie producers would capitalise on these times by producing cheap, violent movies about national organised crime and corruption, establishing the genre of the poliziotteschi. One of the most celebrated poliziottesco directors was Fernando Di Leo, a director as concerned with telling entertaining stories as he was with creating socially relevant backdrops. In Di Leo's The Italian Connection, the New York mob dispatch two hitmen (Henry Silva, The Boss and Woody Strode, Once Upon a Time in the West) to apprehend pimp Luca Canali (Mario Adorf, Milano Calibro 9), who they believe to have stolen a shipment of heroin. The local mob also join the hunt, but despite being outnumbered Luca refuses to go quietly and fights back against his pursuers, leading a thrilling series of chases and shootouts, and a trail of bloody destruction. A noted influence on Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, this is the poliziottesco at its most entertaining and action-packed.

• The Professionals | DVD | (16/06/2003) from £19.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Director Richard Brooks' marvellous ode to friendship, loyalty and disillusionment The Professionals may not have the stylistic bravado or fatalistic doom of Sam Peckinpah's more famous The Wild Bunch, but Brooks' storytelling is simple and steady and just as insightful. The difference is that Brooks is a lot more optimistic. Lee Marvin and Burt Lancaster are buddies who have drifted into oblivion after fighting together in the Mexican Revolution. Marvin, the principled loyalist and munitions expert, lost his wife and his heart. Lancaster, the dynamite expert and unprincipled adventurer, keeps losing his pants. They team up with wrangler Robert Ryan and archer Woody Strode to rescue the beguiling Claudia Cardinale, who has been kidnapped by their old revolutionary buddie Jack Palance. So it's back into bloody Mexico they go on a "mission of mercy" for railroad tycoon Ralph Bellamy, who's paying handsomely for the return of his wife. But nothing is what it seems in this exciting, existential adventure, which was beautifully shot by Conrad Hall. Sarcastic quips, philosophical musings and heart-rending reversals underlie Brooks' humanistic sentiments. These are tired, world-weary men who somehow find the strength and the will to pull together for the sake of love and commitment. Through it all, Brooks seems to be lamenting a decline in professionalism much deeper than his story. He's decrying Hollywood and the society at large, anticipating Peckinpah's later strategy. --Bill Desowitz

• Keoma | Blu Ray | (28/04/2025) from £16.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  KEOMA's creators - Italian director Enzo G. Castellari and its star, legendary actor Franco Nero - are icons to Quentin Tarantino, who famously called Castellari 'My Master' when reimagining his 'Inglorious Bastards' (even inviting him for a cameo). Equally a devoted fan of Nero - who rose to fame as the original anti-hero Django - Tarantino also gave him a scene-stealing appearance in his tribute, 'Django Unchained'. Keoma's bold visual style - marked by Castellari's extravagant slow-motion, dynamic camera work, and operatic violence -left a lasting mark on Tarantino's filmography, revealing how deeply these Italian trendsetters shaped one of Hollywood's most influential directors. Screen-legend Franco Nero reprises his relentless deadly gunslinger persona, now as the eponymous Keoma who, returning to his hometown, finds it ruled by a gang of sadistic killers. With the help of his old friend (a superb Woody Strode), Keoma unleashes a brutal and bloody war against the ruthless bunch in a bitter showdown where only one man will be left standing. This gritty, no-holds-barred western classic is now presented from 2K restored vault materials, finally showcasing its iconic set pieces and striking action cinematography like never before. SPECIAL FEATURES: EXTRAS: Interview with Director Enzo G. Castellari on the making of ˜Keoma' Interview with Editor Gianfranco Amicucci Alex Cox (legendary cult director of 'Repo Man, Syd & Nancy' and curator of BBC's Moviedrome) presents 'Keoma' 2nd Interview with Director Enzo G. Castellari, in a candid chat on his career New reworked English subtitles & additional SDH Full 1080P encode from 2K restored vault materials Reversible Sleeve with original poster Tarantino, a huge fan of Enzo G. Castellari - whom he famously called 'My Master' - often cites ˜Keoma' as one of his favorite spaghetti westerns. He admires its operatic violence, dynamic camera work, and how it subverts traditional western tropes. Tarantino's love for the film has helped bring it renewed attention among modern audiences. The Spaghetti Western Database: one of the most unusual and visually striking spaghetti westerns ever made a masterpiece of the genre. Cinephilia & Beyond commend Castellari's direction and the film's willingness to tackle deeper issues like racism, family, and redemption: haunting and poetic western

• Once Upon A Time In The West 50th Anniversary | Blu Ray | (02/09/2019) from £54.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Sergio Leone's monumental picture ranks among his most admired achievements. In the dying days of the Old West, a struggle to control water in a dusty desert town embroils three hard-bitten gunmen in an epic clash of greed, honor and revenge. Henry Fonda stars in his most sinister role as Frank, a hired killer who ruthlessly slays an entire family. Jason Robards plays Cheyenne, an infamous bandit framed for the slaughter. And Charles Bronson is The Man, a mysterious loner determined to exact vengeance for a grudge he refuses to divulge. An influence on countless directors, Leone's masterpiece is considered among the greatest Westerns ever made. SPECIAL FEATURES Commentary with Contributions from Directors John Carpenter, John Milius & Alex Cox, Film Historians Sir Christopher Frayling & Dr. Sheldon Hall, and Cast & Crew An Opera Of Violence The Wages Of Sin Something To Do With Death Railroad: Revolutionising The West Locations Then & Now Production Gallery Theatrical Trailer

• The Black Stallion / The Black Stallion Returns Double Pack | DVD | (13/05/2013) from £7.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (62.58%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Black StallionFrom its turbulent beginning in a storm-swept sea to its unforgettable horse race finale, The Black Stallion is a movie landmark. One of the most highly praised productions of its day, it is a wonderful experience for adults and for kids. When a shipwreck leaves Alec (Kelly Reno) - a courageous young boy - and The Black - a wild Arabian stallion - stranded on a desolate island, the two share a frightening adventure of survival which forges a lasting bond of friendship between them. Upon their rescue, Alec and the magnificent horse continue their adventures when they join forces with ex-jockey and horse trainer, Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney). Recognising the winning combination of The Black's remarkable spirit and Alec's unwavering devotion to his friend, Dailey takes both under his wing and prepares them to go head to head with the world's best thoroughbreds in the race of the century. Black Stallion 2He would go to the ends of the earth to rescue his most treasured friend... a champion racehorse named Black. This remarkable story about the relationship between a young boy and his horse is a magnificent spectacle with adventures the whole family can enjoy. Co-starring Teri Garr (Tootsie) in a heartfelt performance, The Black Stallion Returns is an unforgettable journey of courage, hope and friendship that knows no bounds. Black is a stunning fire-and-silk stallion celebrated the world over. But to his young American owner, Alec Ramsay (Kelly Reno), he's much more. So, when the amazing animal is stolen, Alec will stop at nothing to get him back - from stowing away on a plane to Casablanca to crossing the brutal Sahara desert. With the help of a friend named Raj (Vincent Spano), Alec finally unravels the mystery of Black's theft...only to discover that he must overcome even greater odds to reclaim his beloved horse.

• Pork Chop Hill | DVD | (05/04/2004) from £6.20   |  Saving you £6.79 (109.52%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Lt. Joe Clemons has been given the order: take Pork Chop Hill. If it's taken by the Chinese US negotiators at the Panmunjom peace conference would lose face with their Communist adversaries - an unthinkable outcome. And so Clemons leads his troops into combat to fight for an objective that they know to be strategically pointless. But they also know that an order is an order. They must take Pork Chop Hill or die trying...

• Gatling Gun | DVD | (19/05/2007) from £6.07   |  Saving you £-0.08 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In the early 1860s the Gatling gun was invented and the Wild West was never to be the same again! Some believed the gun was pure evil a machine so potent and capable of such destruction that no one man should be able to wield its awesome power. Others saw it as a means to winning the West once and for all. When the US Cavalry is sent to deal with the rouge Indian Two-Knife the Gatling gun is at the centre of a bloody and savage tug of war and when the stakes are this high it's not easy to tell who is your friend or who is your foe.

• The Black Stallion Returns | DVD | (07/04/2003) from £6.81   |  Saving you £6.18 (90.75%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A young boy stows away from America to North Africa to rescue his black stallion from the Berber sheikh who stole the horse.

• Cult Spaghetti Westerns Box Set | DVD | (21/06/2010) from £11.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (150.15%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Episodes Comprise: Django: Banned in UK until the 90s Sergio Corbucci's influential western stars Franco Nero as Django the mysterious lone gunfighter who arrives in a bleak muddrenched town. Caught in the middle of a violent feud between two gangs of sadistic bandits Django will need to fight for his life armed with his devastating revolving Gatling gun. A Bullet For The General aka QUIEN SABE? During the Mexican Revolution a gang of bandits led by the charismatic El Chuncho (a mesmerising Gian Maria Volont'' - of the DOLLARS films) are stealing weapons for the rebel General Elias. During a raid on a train a mysterious gringo Tate assists the bandits by killing the train driver. Tate infiltrates the gang which also includes the crazed priest El Santo (Klaus Kinski) and the beautiful Adelita (007's Martine Beswick). But Tate is in fact a covert US assassin sent to kill the rebel General Elias. Featuring music by Oscar Winner Ennio Morricone. Keoma is director Enzo G. Castellari 's (The Bronx Warriors; the original Inglorious Bastards) acknowledged masterpiece. Franco Nero stars as Keoma a gunslinger who on his return to his hometown finds his half brothers have joined the evil gang of a sadistic local villain. Intent on restoring law and order Keoma aided by the banjo-playing (Woody Strode) must fight this horde of ruthless killers to the bitter deadly end.

• Shalako | DVD | (19/07/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  A group of ultra-civilised European aristocrats on a hunting tour of New Mexico have to face a violent conflict with the real West...

• Cult Spaghetti Westerns Boxset | Blu Ray | (26/07/2021) from £30.62   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Phantom Of Death | DVD | (11/01/2010) from £8.99   |  Saving you £6.00 (40.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Police Comissioner Datti is investigating the murder of a female doctor whose murderer seems to be a thirty-fivish year old man. Soon another murder follows: Pianist Robert Dominici's girlfriend is found killed. The killer also challenges Datti on the phone and says he can't be caught since he has a secret which makes him invulnerable. In the meantime the clues seems to point in strange directions...

• Vigilante (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (15/12/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Che! | DVD | (03/09/2007) from £21.02   |  Saving you £-8.03 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £12.99

  CHE! is a controversial and bizarre sixties cult classic. It tells the story of Argentinian revolutionary Ernesto 'Che' Guevara who helped Fidel Castro in his struggle against the corrupt Batista regime eventually resulting in the overthrow of that government and Castro's taking over of Cuba. The film covers Guevara's life from when he first landed in Cuba in 1956 to his death in an ambush by government troops in the mountains of Bolivia in 1967.

• Invaders Of The Lost Gold | Blu Ray | (22/06/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Boot Hill | DVD | (14/02/2005) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-0.54 (-3.20%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Cat Stevens and Hutch Bessy are back for one last round of blazing Western action. This time the pair find themselves riding across the plains and encountering gunfighters (who they try to avoid) and easy frontier women (who they don't).

• Kampuchea Express | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Amidst the steaming hell-hole of a dying civilisation where the brutality of the West meets the stealth and cunning of the East a blazing battle is fought between their two nations employing men whose only desires are for death and destruction. Amongst the dying and mortally wounded a man meets a woman and this is their story their nightmare.

• Keoma / Texas Adios | DVD | (01/09/2008) from £12.96   |  Saving you £2.03 (13.50%)   |  RRP £14.99

  This special two-disc DVD set features two classic Spaghetti Westerns starring the inimitable Franco Nero in Enzo G. Castellari's seminal and highly acclaimed masterpiece 'Keoma' and Ferdinando Baldi's rarely-seen gem 'Texas Adios'.

• Oil - The Billion Dollar Fire | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £4.99   |  Saving you £3.00 (60.12%)   |  RRP £7.99

  In a world reliant on fuel machinery oil fields mean wealth and fortune and the competition is fierce. Several oil wells in Abu Lambeth have caught fire and rival groups of fire-fighters have not been sent to control the flames. They'll end up battling more than just the blaze. It won't take much to turn the small flames into a billion dollar fire.