Stephanie Beacham Stephanie Cole Louise Jameson and Jean Anderson star as inmates of a gruelling Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during the second world war. It is 1941 and the terrors of war torn Europe seem a long way away for the small expatriate community living in Singapore. But their privileged lives are soon to be shattered when the Japanese Army launches a devastating surprise attack. Tenko is the powerful story of women who are thrown together by the chaos of war. Fearing fo
Smokey and the Bandit 1 One of the all-time big box-office hits, Smokey and the Bandit stars Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason in an outrageous comedy that boasts full-throttle laughs and high-velocity thrills. Reynolds is the Bandit, a king-of-the-road trucker hero who accepts the ultimate challenge: pick up a truckload of coors beer in Texarkana - the closest place it can be legally sold - and haul it across-country to Atlanta in 48 hours. The reward... $80,000! The result... The wildest series of car chases and crashes ever filmed in this hilarious all time box office smash! Smokey and the Bandit II Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason team up again with an all-star cast as a raucous political race results in the comeback of the wild ways of the Bandit (Reynolds). Once again, he's pursued by arch-enemy Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Gleason), who is still madly obsessed with apprehending him. But this time the loot is even bigger - a pregnant elephant. And the risks riskier, the action wilder and the stakes for the winner infinitely higher! Smokey and the Bandit III The good ol' boys of high speed high-jinks are back in their third and final Smokey and the Bandit adventure. Starring Jackie Gleason, Paul Williams, Jerry Reed and Pat McCormick reprising their original side-splitting roles. Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Gleason) is ready to retire when the notorious Enises (Williams and McCormick) challenge both him and the Snowman (Reed) to make a special delivery from Miami to Texas in 24 hours. To nab the $250'000 prize, everyone's out to beat the next guy to the finish line - with no holds barred! It's a wild free-for-all featuring some of the most incredible action driving stunts ever filmed, produced by Mort Engleberg, who brought the first two Smokeys to the screen.
Includes the following great Clint Eastwood movies: Where Eagles Dare: The mission: rescue an important US general from the hands of the German High Command. The obstacle: the most inaccessible fortress in the world. The stakes: the very outcome of World War II... City Heat: A tough cop and a wise-cracking private investigator are forced to work together on a case involving the mob. Heartbreak Ridge: Sergeant Tom Highway (Eastwood) a hardened veteran of Korea
The living nightmare of the Lutz family. They got out alive! but another family wasn't as lucky. They lived at 112 Ocean Avenue Amityville before the luckless Lutz family and what is the real history of this desirable family residence? In a sequel to the original film ""The Amityville Horror"" which tells the true story of the Lutz family's chilling supernatural encounter ""Amityville: The Possession"" dramatises other terrifying events which took place at the same house. Not f
From film noir master Jules Dassin comes subversive prison epic Brute Force starring Burt Lancaster as hardened inmate Joe Collins and Hume Cronyn as cruel Captain Munsey. On realising his opportunity to be made Warden Munsey plans to abuse the inmates into a revolt which he can take control of and prove his credentials as Captain. However standing in his way to promotion is Collins who co-ordinates the revolt with intelligence and soon has the inmates taking over the prison.
When a man is shipwrecked he manages to make his way to the closest island. But when he explores he discovers the results of a scientist's experiment gone horribly wrong.
The women are still imprisoned and this camp is on the site of a former prison. Many of the group have died morale is low and rumours abound. Christina sees a disturbing document in Yamauchi's office and the women arm themselves in case of attack... Featurng Episodes 1-5 of the third series.
Gator: come and get him! The Feds want Gator. Not for moon shining but to go undercover to expose Bama McCall Gator's boyhood pal who is now a local crime boss. Gator is reluctant at first but once he discovers Bama is involved in extortion prostitution and murder the suspense builds to an explosive climax as old friends become deadly enemies...
Rocky:This is the film that catapulted Sylvester Stallone into the international Spotlight and launched one of the most successful series of films in movie history. Rocky won the 1976 Academy Award for Best picture and two nominations for Stallone for leading actor and writer. This is the story of a loser, a two bit boxer from Philadelphia, who gets a second chance in life by being offered an impossible shot at the heavyweight title. Stallone's performance is as powerful as his character's punches in the ring. This is one of the most exciting action movies you will ever see.Rocky II:It's the rematch of the century as Rocky Balboa takes on Apollo Creed in this powerful follow-up to one of the most acclaimed movies in film history. After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Stallone) goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans clamour for a rematch. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries in the bout, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life for himself, Rocky realises that he can't escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more, and the 'Italian Stallion' must prepare for the fight of his life.
Titles Comprise: Deliverance remains one of the screen's most powerful man vs. nature adventures and chronicles the journey of four Atlanta 'weekend warriors' who set off in canoes down a dangerous Georgia river and discover a wilderness of terror. John Boorman's taut direction builds the tension and fear to a raging climax as the men travel beyond their comfort zone and are forced to face more than they could have ever imagined. Vilmos Zsigmond's expert cinematography captures the wilderness of forest and river while Eric Weissberg's classic musical theme Dueling Banjos provides a perfect counterpoint to the action. Get Carter (1971): Double Academy Award winner Michael Caine plays the relentless title character an ice-cold efficiently lethal London mobster investigating his brother's death in the seedy Newcastle underworld. Dog Day Afternoon: On a hot Brooklyn afternoon two optimistic losers set out to rob a bank. Sonny (Al Pacino) is the mastermind Sal (John Cazale) is the follower and disaster is the result. Because the cops crowds TV cameras and even the pizza man have arrived. The well-planned heist is now a circus. Based on a true incident this thriller earned six Academy Award nominations.
School Of Rock (Dir. Richard Linklater 2003): Fired from his band rock guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn takes a job as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school where his free livin' lifestyle attitude music and antics soon influences the students to explore other sides of themselves the school doesn't encourage. Finn's real goal in taking the job is to recruit a 9-year-old guitar prodigy Zack to become the lead guitarist in a band that would be able to
From the same kennel as An American Tail ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN was a favourite for all children (and adults) when it was first released in 1989 and now it's destined to attract a whole new generation of fans. Burt Reynolds provides the voice for Charlie B. Barkin a loveable canine rogue who's been doing time in the dog-pound for his sins. With the help of his faithful friend Itchy (Dom De Luise) he escapes and discovers that his previous partner-in-crime Carface (Vic Tayback) is now incredibly wealthy. Not only that but Carface has decided that Charlie is now superfluous and wipes him out. At the pearly gates he's refused entry to heaven by the Heavenly Whippet (Melba Moore) as it seems that there is no evidence of Charlie doing any good deeds during his lifetime. Charlie returns to earth where he discovers Carface's secret - a little orphan girl with the remarkable ability to talk to animals who Carface uses to predict racing winners. Charlie kidnaps Ann-Marie hoping to ruin Carface and make a fortune at the races but Ann-Marie believes she has found a good pal. The pair are united in a delightful musical adventure through the animated-animal population of the underworld of New Orleans. All manner of rascally criminals are pursuing Ann-Marie but with the help of reformed German shepherd Charlie she defeats them. This is a classic childrens' fantasy adventure film packed with thrills laughter and puppy love.
Raven the ruthless leader of an elite commando unit is sent to retrieve a secret satellite decoder from war-torn Bosnia. His mission soon uncovers treachery and double-cross.
Relentless In His Vengeance! Deadly In His Violence! Burt Reynolds stars in this lusty gutsy action western about a fearless Indian with a relentless vendetta. A band of outlaws headed by a sullen leader named Duncan sweeps across the country like the plague destroying everything in its path including an entire Indian village. The outlaws arrive in the town of Esperanza where they are hired by a crooked doctor to hijack a bank train and share in the wealth. But the sole survivor from the Indian village a renegade Navajo named Joe (Reynolds) foils the plan by relocating the money. An irate Duncan holds an innocent Indian girl hostage until Joe surrenders; the brave citizens of Esperanza under siege by the bandits risk their lives to free Joe who is their only hope of surviving. Joe once again takes on Duncan and his ruthless comrades with unforgettable vengeance.
The wedding picture doesn't always tell the whole story... Anxious to throw a lavish wedding for his not so keen daughter a father falls foul of his depleted finances and has to enlist the help of his brother in law who has mob connections!
Tonight's New: Romance... Scandal... Intrigue... And that's just behind the camera! A television anchorwoman finds herself caught between a handsome tycoon and her lunatic ex-boss / ex-husband. With only a few hours to say 'I Do' the ex-husband still in love with her leaps into action to cancel the tycoon and scoop her back. The fourth remake of the famous stageplay 'The Front Page'.
This box set features the following films: Our Man In Havana (Dir. Carol Reed) (1959): Jim Wormold (Alec Guinness) a vacuum cleaner salesman is short of money. His 17-year old daughter Milly (Jo Morrow) has reached an expensive age - so he accepts Hawthorne's (Noel Coward) offer of 0-plus a month and becomes Agent 59200/5 MI6's man in Havana. To keep the job Wormold pretends to recruit sub-agents and sends fake stories. Then the stories start becoming disturbingly true... HMS Defiant (Dir. Lewis Gilbert) (1962): As commander of the British warship H.M.S. Defiant the humane Crawford (Guinness) strives to maintain order throughout the ship against the ceaseless brutality of sadistic first mate Scott-Padget (Dirk Bogarde). After Crawford is injured in a fiery battle with a French treasure ship angry seamen Vizard (Anthony Quayle) leads the crew to mutiny when Scott-Padget takes over. Now with Vizard in command Crawford persuades him to join the British fleet to help fight against France's planned invasion of England in hopes for a mutiny pardon. But when a vengeful sailor murders Scott-Padget the Defiant crew must decide between saving their country or their own lives. Cromwell (Dir. Ken Hughes) (1970): Disgusted with the religious policies of King Charles I Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religious tension and political infighting that will result in the British Civil War... Bridge On The River Kwai (Dir. David Lean) (1957): The film deals with the situation of British prisoners of war during World War II who are ordered to build a bridge to accommodate the Burma-Siam railway. Their instinct is to sabotage the bridge but under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) they are persuaded that the bridge should be constructed as a symbol of British morale spirit and dignity in adverse circumstances. Murder By death (Dir. Robert Moore) (1976): The world's greatest detectives have been invited to dinner. But when murder is on the menu who will make it to dessert? You are cordially invited to join an all-star cast featuring Peter Sellers David Niven Peter Falk James Coco Elsa Lanchester Maggie Smith Alec Guinness Eileen Brennan Nancy Walker James Cromwell and Estelle Winwood for Neil Simon's hilarious murder-mystery spoof 'Murder By Death'. The isolated mansion of eccentric millionaire Lionel Twain (Truman Capote) is the setting for the twisted puzzler. Twain informs his guests that one of them will be murdered at the stroke of midnight. The pay-off: million to whoever lives through the night. 'Murder By Death' cleverly sends up both the mystery genre and the characterisations of a host of these instantly recognisable gumshoes. Match wits with the super sleuths but remember you can't win if you end up dying from laughter! The Prisoner (Dir. Peter Glenville) (1955): Two old pros light up the screen... The film is based on the real-life travails of Hungarian Cardinal Mindszenty who after suffering under Nazi persecution was imprisoned by the new Communist regime for remaining loyal to his religious convictions. Alec Guinness plays an unnamed Cardinal in an unspecified Eastern European country who is clapped into jail. Here he is ordered by the politicos to issue a phony statement to his flock one that will effectively end Catholicism in his country. Jack Hawkins plays the diabolically clever Interrogator who is almost successful in convincing Guinness that his false statement will have a beneficial effect...
With so many promises to fulfil and questions left unanswered, the ninth and final series of The X-Files was inevitably going to short-change some of its audience. Mulder is missing, Scully is in and out with various baby concerns, Reyes frequently seems like she's only along for the ride and Doggett seems so right in the role that some fans wondered if he should have appeared sooner. Other cult cameos flitted across the screen in an attempt to keep viewers transfixed. Lucy Lawless, Cary Elwes and Robert Patrick's real-life wife were interesting diversions, but when Burt Reynolds appeared to be none other than God himself, it was apparent that nothing at all was sacred in this last year. Standalone episodes (for example, on Satanic possession and a Brady Bunch psycho) proved to be amongst the least interesting of the show's efforts. No doubt because everyone was focussing on the all-important arc story episodes. Was there more than one alien faction? Were they all in collusion? Who had control of the black oil virus? Who had been in charge of the abductions? More importantly, would Mulder and Scully finally get in bed together? Scattered through the 19 episodes (the fewest of any season), were answers to some of these points. Then as much as possible that remained was packed into the two-hour finale. After 200 episodes, it's just possible that The X-Files overstayed its welcome; nonetheless it will always be remembered for being the most influential TV product of the 1990s. And since this is science-fiction, don't assume it's completely dead either. --Paul Tonks
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