""Newman is outstanding."" -Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide Paul Newman is electrifying as Fast Eddie Felson an arrogant amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone who'll pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats who's backed by Bert Gordon a predatory gambler. Eddie can beat the champ but virtually defeats himself with his low self-image. The love of a lonely woman could turn Eddie's life around
12 of the most perfect rounds of pugilism ever fought featured on one DVD! Ferdie Pacheco the longtime physician and cornerman for Muhammed Ali and the television analyst known worldwide as the 'Fight Doctor' not only selects the dozen best rounds ever fought but reveals what went on behind the scenes at these fights from chicanery and Mob influence to romantic liaisons and the zaniness that seems to go hand in glove with boxing... Includes footage of the classic bouts: Jack
When Rob Greene uncovers information on an undercover terrorist team inside the CIA he is ordered to stay undercover by his supervisor. Luckily Rob has time to warn his son Danny that he may also be in danger and to contact his old military platoon. However when the terrorists kidnap Danny and his friend Lisa Rob can no longer stay in hiding! He takes matters into his own hands and recruits a group of former Green Berets to help. Packing more gun power than the CIA they must penetrate the terrorist headquarters in order to save Greene's son!
The incredible story of the Irish 'Rocky' who fought his way back against all the odds to become one of boxing's greatest heroes ! As a young Heavyweight Joe left Ireland to join Mike Tyson in Cus D'Amato's legendary training camp in the Catskill Mountains and became one of his greatest friends. Iron Mike labelled Joe 'The Toughest white Man on the Planet' because he couldn't put him down - neither could Lennox Lewis. With his heavyweight career tragically ended in a serious road accident Joe's life spiralled into decline - he was shot in a gun battle with gangsters and later charged with attempted murder before finally serving time in prison. Back on the streets again Joe put his life back together and at the age of 38 returned to the ring in triumph ! This is the story of one man's battle against adversity and how he wouldn't give up his fight to be recognised as one of The Toughest Men On The Planet!
When Rob Greene uncovers information on an undercover terrorist team inside the CIA he is ordered to stay undercover by his supervisor. Luckily Rob has time to warn his son Danny that he may also be in danger and to contact his old military platoon. However when the terrorists kidnap Danny and his friend Lisa Rob can no longer stay in hiding! He takes matters into his own hands and recruits a group of former Green Berets to help. Packing more gun power than the CIA they must penetrate the terrorist headquarters in order to save Greene's son!
Classic highlights from the boxing careers of Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake La Motta.
The boss of New York's underworld and the media mastermind who made his clients rich agree to work together.
""Newman is outstanding."" - Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide Paul Newman is electrifying as Fast Eddie Felson an arrogant amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone who'll pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats who's backed by Bert Gordon a predatory gambler. Eddie can beat the champ but virtually defeats himself with his low self-image. The love of a lonely woman could turn Eddie's life around
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