Drama

• Elena | Blu Ray | (11/02/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Elena and Vladimir come from very different backgrounds. Vladimir is a wealthy, cold man, while Elena comes from a modest background, serving as his docile wife. The two of them have met late in life, each with a child from a previous marriage. Vladimir has a distant relationship with his daughter. In contrast, Elena desperately tries to save her alcoholic son and his family from poverty with means she alone could not provide. When her husband Vladimir has a heart attack, he suddenly realizes his time on earth is limited. A tender but brief reunion with his daughter leads him to name her as the sole heir to his fortune. When Vladimir announces this change to Elena, her hope to help her son quickly vanishes. Submissive housewife Elena then comes up with a plan to provide her son and his family with a real change in life. Special Features: Interview with Andrey Zvyagintsev.

• The Counterfeit Plan | DVD | (15/02/2016) from £5.99   |  Saving you £4.00 (66.78%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A classic high-tension thriller directed by Montgomery Tully, this rarely seen gem features an exceptional transatlantic cast including Zachary Scott (on magnificently sinister form as a brutal master-criminal), Mervyn Johns, noir heroine Peggie Castle, fan favourite Lee Patterson and British screen spiv Sydney Tafler. The Counterfeit Plan is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its original theatrical aspect ratio.With the aid of his accomplices, convicted murderer Max Brandt escapes whilst being escorted to a French prison and flees across the Channel. Arriving in England he seeks out a wartime acquaintance, Louie. An expert forger, Louie has now turned his back on his criminal career but Brandt is determined to blackmail him into putting his formidable skills to use once more...SPECIAL FEATURES:Alternative Titles (mute)Original Theatrical TrailersImage GalleryOriginal Synopsis PDF

• The Captive Heart (Digitally Restored) | Blu Ray | (04/01/2016) from £11.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (91.74%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Ealing studios' output from the 1940s and 1950s helped define what was arguably the golden age for British cinema. THE CAPTIVE HEART, released in 1946, comes from this legendary studio. Starring a host of Ealing favourites, including Michael Redgrave, Basil Radford and Jack Warner, THE CAPTIVE HEART is the story of a group of British prisoners of War, captured after Dunkirk in 1940. Amongst them is a man known as Captain Geoffrey Mitchell who has assumed the identity of a dead man after escaping from the Marlag and Milag North concentration camp. With exposure seeming inevitable, the man seeks desperately to escape the camp and therefore the fate which awaits him.

• Orphans | DVD | (27/11/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Orphans is the poignant and often hilarious story of the night before four sibling bury their mother. Gathering at the family home they prepare for her funeral. Thomas the eldest son decides to spend the night in the chapel of rest Michael becomes involved in a pub brawl Sheila is left stranded in her wheelchair after leaving Thomas and John plans a revenge attack after hearing about Michael... Peter Mullan won a range of international film awards for his direction of a fil

• Richard III | Blu Ray | (01/09/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Directed and produced by and starring Laurence Olivier this iconic 1955 feature is for many the definitive film adaptation of Shakespeare's famous history play – a damning characterisation of the last Plantagenet king that has resonated through the centuries. Earning Olivier an Oscar nomination and BAFTAs for Best British Actor and Best British Film among numerous other awards this star-studded adaptation features towering performances from his co-stars including John Gielgud Ralph Richardson Cedric Hardwicke Claire Bloom Esmond Knight and Stanley Baker. Richard III is presented in a brand-new Film Foundation High Definition restoration from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Soon after Edward IV is crowned his brother Richard a hunchback whose disfigured body houses a twisted soul begins scheming for the throne of England. He woos and wins the Lady Anne then poisons Edward's mind against their brother Clarence later securing his death. But even after his coronation Richard continues with his villainous campaign to secure his position as king... Special Features: Original Intermission Cards Original Theatrical and TV Trailers Extensive Image Galleries The Trial of Richard III

• The Golden Bowl | DVD | (04/11/2002) from £5.38   |  Saving you £9.61 (178.62%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The latest Merchant Ivory period drama stars Uma Thurman, Jeremy Northam, Kate Beckinsale and Nick Nolte in a tale of passion & intrigue.

• The Collector - Limited Edition Blu Ray | Blu Ray | (24/09/2018) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The great Hollywood director William Wyler (Jezebel, Wuthering Heights, The Heiress, Ben-Hur) took John Fowles' celebrated novel and turned it into one of the finest and most controversial psychological thrillers of the 1960s. A lonely, unbalanced young butterfly collector (Terence Stamp, Far from the Madding Crowd, The Mind of Mr. Soames, Superman II) stalks and abducts a young art student (Samantha Eggar, Psyche 59, The Brood), keeping her imprisoned in a stone cellar as if she were one of his specimens. Stamp and Eggar won Best Actor prizes for their roles at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival, and the film remains a surprising and often shocking depiction of psychotic obsession. Special Features: 2K Restoration Original mono audio Audio commentary with author and film historian Neil Sinyard Interview with Terence Stamp (2018): a new interview with the iconic actor Interview with Samantha Eggar (2018): a new interview with the award-winning actor Richard Combs on ˜The Collector' (2018): a new appreciation of the film by the renowned critic, lecturer and broadcaster Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: promotional photography and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Carmen Gray, an overview of contemporary critical responses, historic articles, and film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited Edition of 3,000 copies All extras subject to change

• The Turin Horse | Blu Ray | (10/09/2012) from £14.49   |  Saving you £5.50 (37.96%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Turin Horse recalls the whipping of a horse in the Italian city of Turin which is rumoured to have caused the mental breakdown of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.Filmed in black-and- white and shot in only 30 long takes, the film depicts the repetitive daily lives of the horse and it's owner.

• London's Burning - The Complete First Series | DVD | (23/05/2005) from £15.91   |  Saving you £12.07 (93.42%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Blackwall Fire Station's Blue Watch takes to the streets again in the highly-popular drama series of the 80s and early 90s. Viewers loved the quirky but human characters that put their lives on the line with every episode and this set features some of the most fondly remembered including female fire-fighter Josie Lawrence ""Bayleaf"" ""Sicknote"" and ""Charisma"". This set not only features the original pilot film (by celebrated and award-winning writer Jack Rosenthal) but all five ep

• Somers Town | DVD | (12/01/2009) from £7.55   |  Saving you £10.44 (138.28%)   |  RRP £17.99

  From the director of "This Is England" comes this hilarious and heart-warming tale of friendship and growing up in London's Somers Town.

• Do You Know The Muffin Man? | DVD | (01/09/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  A police officer and his wife enjoy a trouble-free existence with their two children Teddy and Sandy. However their idyll is shattered when a friend of Teddy's is the apparent victim of molestation at the local day care centre...

• The Third Secret | DVD | (24/09/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  One of Britain's leading psychiatrists has committed suicide. His teenage daughter (Pamela Franklin) is convinced that her father was murdered - and enlists the help of one of her father's patients, news reporter Alex Stedman (Stephen Boyd) to uncover the truth.As Stedman delves into the lives of his three suspects - a tormented art dealer (Richard Attenborough), a beautiful, lonely woman (Diane Cilento) and one of Britain's most respected judges (Jack Hawkins) - he has to battle with his own, re-emerging psychological terrors - and unravel The Third Secret...

• Junglee | DVD | (11/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Shekar (or Chandrashekar as he was once known) belongs to an aristocratic family who believe that laughter is something for the lower class. As a result fun is not encouraged in the house run by Shekar's domineering Mother. The only member of the family who dares to laugh is Shekar's sister Mala who yearns to be with Jeevan. However things are about to change when her mother finds out about Mala's secret love. At his mother's request Shekar takes Mala away to Kashmir where he

• Isn't Life Wonderful | DVD | (09/11/2015) from £6.99   |  Saving you £3.00 (42.92%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Donald Wolfit heads a strong cast as an endearing Edwardian idler whose family's attempt to keep him respectably occupied unwittingly sets loose a passion for pedal power! Based on Brock Williams' novel Uncle Willie's Bicycle Shop, Isn't Life Wonderful is featured here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Uncle Willie, who is on more than nodding terms with the Demon Drink, has for years been the black sheep of his wife Kate's stuffy family. So when his brother-in-law becomes engaged to the daughter of a rich American banker, it is decided that Something Must Be Done about Uncle Willie. The family reluctantly agrees to buy him a bicycle shop in the hope that it may exert a steadying influence; in fact, it simply leads to more trouble... SPECIAL FEATURES: Original theatrical trailer Image gallery Promotional material PDF

• The Glass Shield | Blu Ray | (23/01/2017) from £10.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The first black recruit in his squad, rookie cop J.J. Johnson (Michael Boatman) struggles to adapt to life on the force when confronted by the inherent prejudices and corruption of his precinct. Immediately positioned as an outsider, along with fellow novice cop Deborah (Lori Petty), J.J witnesses at first hand the brutality and implicit racism of his Caucasian colleagues. When an unlawful search results in the arrest of Teddy Woods (Ice Cube) on dubious murder charges, J.J. risks his job and his life to reveal the truth. Directed by Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep, My Brother's Wedding), this thrilling drama shines a light on the deep-rooted racial tensions of the American justice system and the toll of opposing institutionalised bigotry. Extras/Episodes: Interview with director Charles Burnett Fully illustrated booklet

• Once Upon A Time In the Midlands | DVD | (06/04/2020) from £12.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Dek and Shirley live together with Marlene, Shirley's daughter by the sexy delinquent Jimmy, who skedaddles years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Decent-but-dull Dek loves television. Like every other person Shirley has ever met, Jimmy witnesses Dek's TV proposal and he returns to town, convinced that his nerdy rival doesn't stand a chance against a renewed romantic assault from the great love of her life. The race is on for Shirley's affections, and Dek's the one driving the Ford Sierra.

• Un Chien Andalou / L'Age d'Or | DVD | (25/10/2004) from £29.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Un Chien Andalou: 'Un Chien Andalou' won membership of the Paris Surrealist group for both Bunuel and Dali and launched Bunuel on a lifetime of provocations and scabrous satires. Bunuel's first film continues to shock audiences as it did in 1928 with its provocative imagery including the infamous cutting open of an eye with a straight razor. L'Age D'Or: A man and a woman are passionately in love with one another but their attempts to consummate that passion are cons

• Winston Churchill - The Wilderness Years | DVD | (21/02/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In 1929 Winston Churchill believed that his political career was finishe. Burried by his political rivals and cut off by his enemies Churchill was out of power nearly broke and politically isolated. Ten years later his brilliance and unconquerable spirit would lead the world in its desperate fight against Hitler. His life over this ten year period is an amazing and intimate story of political intrigue and personal courage. Originally broadcast as a TV drama and starring Robert Har

• Shakespeare Wallah (Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (15/04/2019) from £16.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A company of nomadic actors travel across India performing Shakespeare, during the early days of post-colonial rule. When young troupe member Lizzie (Felicity Kendal) falls in love with a local playboy Sanju (Shashi Kapoor), the pair must overcome cultural differences and the scheming of fierce Indian film actress and rival for Sanju's affections Manjula (Madhur Jaffrey). Plaintive and haunting, Shakespeare Wallah, was Merchant Ivory's first international success. Shot by Satyajit Ray's cameraman, Subrata Mitra and scored by Ray himself the film is a delicate love story that sets the tone for so many of the partnership's future collaborations. Now newly restored in 2K, it remains a beguiling and multi-layered cinematic landmark. Special Features: Conversations from the Quad, with James Ivory and Madhur Jaffrey (48 mins) Original Trailer Re-release Trailer Other extras TBC **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits

• Something in the Air | Blu Ray | (26/08/2013) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-0.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  1970: Gilles a young Parisian student is taken in by the political and creative turmoil of the times. Through a haze of wild parties social activism and romantic encounters he and his friends will partake in some of the most defining moments of the post-war period.