A string of masterpieces behind him including Ossessione, Senso, The Leopard and Death in Venice the great Italian director Luchino Visconti turned his attentions to the life and death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1972, resulting in an epic of 19th-century decadence. Dominated by Helmut Berger (The Damned, The Bloodstained Butterfly) in the title role, Ludwig nevertheless manages to find room for an impressive cast list: Romy Schneider (reprising her Elisabeth of Austria characterisation from the Sissi trilogy), Silvana Mangano (Bitter Rice), Gert Fröbe (Goldfinger), John Moulder-Brown (Deep End) and Trevor Howard (Brief Encounter) as Richard Wagner. As opulent as any of Visconti's epics Piero Tosi's costume design was nominated for an Academy Award Ludwig is presented here in its complete form in accordance with the director's wishes. Special Features 2K restoration from the original film negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Two viewing options: the full-length theatrical cut or as five individual parts Original Italian soundtrack with optional English subtitles Original English soundtrack with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Interview with actor Helmut Berger Interview with producer Dieter Geissler Luchino Visconti, an hour-long documentary portrait of the director by Carlo Lizzani (Wake Up and Kill, Requiescant) containing interviews with Burt Lancaster, Vittorio Gassman, Francesco Rosi, Claudia Cardinale and others Speaking with Suso Cecchi d'Amico, an interview with the screenwriter Silvana Mangano: The Scent of a Primrose, a half-hour portrait of the actress Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring two choices of original poster artwork
1970s Italian crime thriller. The film follows four psychotic criminals, led by the mad Nanni Vitale (Helmut Berger), as they break out of prison and embark upon a wild spree of robbery and murder while dedicated Commissioner Giuilo Santini (Richard Harrison) tries to put a stop to their sadistic crusade.
One of the greatest sagas in movie history continues! In this third film epic Corleone trilogy Al Pacino reprises the role of powerful family leader Micheal Corleone. Now in his sixties Micheal is dominated by two passions; freeing his family from crime and finding a suitable sucessor. That sucessor could be fiery Vincent (Andy Garcia)... but he may also be the spark that turns Michael's hopes of business legitimacy into an inferno of mob violence. Francis Ford Coppola directs P
Cabaret brings 1931 Berlin to life inside and outside the Kit Kat Klub. There, starry eyed American Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) and an impish emee (Joel Grey) sound the call for decadent fun, while in the street the Nazi party is beginning to grow into a brutal political force. Into this heady world arrives British language teacher Brian Robert (Michael York) who falls for Sally's charm and soon, the two of them find themselves embroiled in the turmoil and decadence of the era.
Ludwig. He loved women. He loved men. He lived as controversially as he ruled. But he did not care what the world thought. He was the world. A string of masterpieces behind him including Ossessione, Senso, The Leopard and Death in Venice the great Italian director Luchino Visconti turned his attentions to the life and death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1972, resulting in an epic of 19th century decadence. Dominated by Helmut Berger (The Damned, The Bloodstained Butterfly) in the title role, Ludwig nevertheless manages to find room for an impressive cast list: Romy Schneider (reprising her Elisabeth of Austria characterisation from the Sissi trilogy), Silvana Mangano (Bitter Rice), Gert Fröbe (Goldfinger), John Moulder-Brown (Deep End) and Trevor Howard (Brief Encounter) as Richard Wagner. As opulent as any of Visconti s epics Piero Tosi s costume design was nominated for an Academy Award Ludwig is presented here in its complete form in accordance with the director s wishes and features the English-language soundtrack for the first ever on home video. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS: 2K restoration from the original film negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations Two viewing options: the full-length theatrical cut or as five individual parts Original Italian soundtrack with optional English subtitles Original English soundtrack available on home video for the first time ever with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Brand-new interview with actor Helmut Berger Luchino Visconti, an hour-long documentary portrait of the director by Carlo Lizzani (Wake Up and Kill, Requiescant) containing interviews with Burt Lancaster, Vittorio Gassman, Francesco Rosi, Claudia Cardinale and others Speaking with Suso Cecchi d'Amico, an interview with the screenwriter Silvana Mangano: The Scent Of A Primrose, a half-hour portrait of the actress Theatrical trailer FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet containing new writing by Peter Cowie
Neo, Trinity and Morpheus continue to battle a war against the A.I.s and free more minds from the Matrix.
Superbly acted drama adapted by Tom Stoppard in which Lewis (Michael Caine) suspects that his wife Elizabeth (Glenda Jackson) must be having an affair. Frustrated with her husband’s jealous attempts to manipulate her Elizabeth decides to confirm Lewis’s suspicions by embarking on a steamy affair with a handsome young German Thomas (Helmut Berger) who claims to be a poet but is in fact a drug dealer...
An explosive love story of two women who lead a reclusive professor (Lancaster) into a complex web of sexual intrigue...
Salon Kitty: Based on a true story, this shockingly controversial film is an unflinching portrayal of the criminal depravity of the Nazi party and the ruthless use of sex to destroy opponents and control the Third Reich. Stunning set designs from Oscar-winner Ken Adams (designer of most James Bond films and Kubrick's BARRY LYDON). Miranda: Showcasing Brass' luscious photography and carefully choreographed set-pieces and showing off the spectacular, titanical...
In the fight for freedom you have to break the rules. When anti-apartheid activist Shack Twala (Poitier) is freed from prison he quickly runs into trouble with the police. British engineer Keogh (Caine) helps Twala elude a sadistic government official (Nicol Williamson) but as both men now fugitives race 900 miles to cross the border to safety they are drawn into a conspiracy much bigger and deadlier than they realize. Poitier and Caine make a wonderful 'buddy' act in t
1970s Italian crime thriller. The film follows four psychotic criminals, led by the mad Nanni Vitale (Helmut Berger), as they break out of prison and embark upon a wild spree of robbery and murder while dedicated Commissioner Giuilo Santini (Richard Harrison) tries to put a stop to their sadistic crusade.
A successful novelist faced with writer's block invites a handsome young German poet into to his home to provide input for his troubled screenplay. However little does the author know that the guest had previously embarked on an affair with his wife and wishes to continue their relationship...
In this production by the German artist Achim Freyer Weber's classic German opera is set in the style of a 19th century fairy tale but with the events in the plot seen through 20th century eyes. A blend of rustic humour a dash of the supernatural and the eventual triumph of good over evil Der Freioschutz has becomea much-loved work with international opera audiences.
Children Of Rage is a war story set amidst the bloody conflict in the Middle East following the lives of both Israelis and Palestinians caught up in this tragic battle - the Israelis in defence of their homeland the Palestinians in a brutal struggle to create one. Blunt honest and courageous this film combines gripping action and bravery alongside the violence brutality and human tragedy of war.
Superbly acted drama adapted by Tom Stoppard in which Lewis (Michael Caine) suspects that his wife Elizabeth (Glenda Jackson) must be having an affair. Frustrated with her husband’s jealous attempts to manipulate her Elizabeth decides to confirm Lewis’s suspicions by embarking on a steamy affair with a handsome young German Thomas (Helmut Berger) who claims to be a poet but is in fact a drug dealer... Features: ♦ First ever UK Blu-Ray release! ♦ Extras include a recent appreciation and interview with glenda jackson ♦ Starring multiple Oscar award winners Glenda Jackson and Michael Caine ♦ Directed by two time BAFTA nominee Joseph Losey ♦ This star studded cast also features Golden Globe nominee Helmut Berger ♦ Timeout London ***** star review
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Based on an original scenario by Philip Glass and Constance De Jong 'Satyagraha'. Performed in Sanskrit.Act 1. Tolstoy.Act 2. Tagore.Act 3. Martin Luther King.
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