When three experienced detectives are drafted into the police force of a northern city to infiltrate areas of crime where the local police might be recognised it becomes a baptism of fire for the strangers... An extraordinary success for ITV (five series over five years and a sequel) Strangers was a tough quirky police series that was certainly a breed apart from the other cop shows of the seventies and eighties. Written by celebrated author and scriptwriter Murray Smith (Dempsey and Makepeace) Strangers features Don Henderson (Star Wars The Paradise Club) as the idiosyncratic D.S. Bulman (created in The XYY Man) who was never to be seen without his trademark string gloves Vicks inhaler and plastic bag. Episodes Comprise: 1. Retribution 2. You Can't Win 'Em All 3. Armed and Dangerous 4. Racing Certainty 5. Clowns Don't Cry 6. Tom Thumb and Other Stories 7. No Orchids for Missing Blandisch
Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun is an inspiring, action-packed epic of a small boy in a great war. That boy is Jim Graham, a young Briton whose unconquerable spirit soars high and free above the harsh confines of a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Through his eyes we see the fascination and horror of war. And we see Jim's hold on childhood weaken as his struggle to survive grows fiercer.Based on J. G. Ballard's memorable best-seller, this first major Hollywood studio production ever to shoot in the People's Republic of China earned 1987 National Board of Review awards for Best Picture and Director, as well as a special citation for Outstanding Juvenile Performance for Christian Bale as Jim.IncludesAll-New Digital Transfer Remastered in 1080p Hi-DefBehind-the-Scenes Documentary The China Odyssey: 'Empire of the Sun,' a Film by Steven Spielberg
The Withcing: A strange and sinister man Mr Cato (Orson Welles) wields extraordinary power in the small town of Lilith. Almost supernatural power. The townsfolk indulge in weird ritual in their pursuit of necromancy... bringing the dead back to life. Against this disturbing background it is a young beautiful girl Lori (Pamela Franklin) who becomes the human catalyst between life and death... After Darkness: Lawrence Hunningford (Julian Sands) becomes insane when as a child he witnesses the tragic drowning of his twin brother in the sands. He becomes gradually schizophrenic and is committed to the clinic. His elder brother Peter (John Hurt) accepts an invitation to teach at the University near the clinic. After Lawrence attempts to end his life Peter discharges his brother from the clinic and moves with him into a huge run down apartment and commits to take care of his brother. But the strain begins to show as more and more he neglects his family and work. Pascale (Victoria Abril) Peter's young assistant at the University worries about the strange changes she noticed in him. She follows him to his apartment and encounters Lawrence. Not suspecting anything and in spite of Peter's violent jealousy she interferes in the brother's relationship by answering Lawrence's desires. But more and more Lawrence's illness spreads to Peter whose jealousy and eventual madness end in tragedy and Lawrence is freed from his darkness. Blood Sabbath: When travelling through the woods young David is captured by a members of a witches' coven. Soon he is involved in a bizarre power struggle with a beautiful witch and the coven's evil queen...
A showcase performance by the greats demonstrating new dimensions and explorations: 20 tracks featuring performances from Marcel Dadi Duck Baker John Knowles Joe Miller Dave Evans and others.
Guitarist John Abercrombie combines bop and free jazz stylistic elements with electronics utilizing phase shifters guitar synthesizers and the good old volume pedal. What has kept his playing fresh is his refusal to be chained to these digital devices.
Documentary about a pioneering New York punk band the Ramones directed by Michael Gramaglia and Jim Fields. The film features rare footage and contributions from guitarist Johnny Ramone Nicolas Cage Anthony Kiedis and Flea as well as the last interview ever given by Joe Strummer of the Clash.
After losing his job a young man holes up in a ramshackle hotel where after being terrorised his mind begins to run riot and turns to a bloody revenge against those he perceives to have slighted him...
This amazing box set features 10 Disney classics for the whole family to enjoy! Cinderella (2 Disc Special Edition) (1950): Cinderella dreams of romance and a better life while serving the selfish needs of her wicked stepmother and two stepsisters. With the help of her mischievous mice friends Gus and Jaq and a little Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo from the magical wand of her Fairy Godmother Cinderella meets the handsome Prince Charming at the Royal Ball. But as she flees the castle before the stroke of midnight breaks the spell Cinderella leaves behind a single glass slipper... Mary Poppins (2 Disc Special Edition) (1964): Julie Andrews stars as the loveable nanny who soars out of the skies and into the hearts of everyone she encounters. Toting a carpetbag full of magical adventures Mary and her fun-loving sidekick Bert deliver endless joy and surprises to a troubled family. Bambi (2 Disc Special Edition) (1942): Bambi a young deer hailed as 'Prince Of The Forest' at his birth is left to fend for himself after his mother is killed by a hunter... Acknowledged for generations as perhaps Disney's greatest animated classic the funny touching and timeless masterpiece that is 'Bambi' was indeed fondly remembered by Walt Disney himself as his favourite animated film. Alice In Wonderland (1951): Lewis Carroll's immortal literary classic comes to life like never before. The surprises begin when a daydreaming Alice encounters a White Rabbit who is frantically running late. She chases him and falls into the magical madcap world of Wonderland with its kaleidoscope of off-the-wall characters. Aristocats (1970): A kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to her family - a family of adorable high-society cats. Overhearing her plan Edgar the greedy butler catnaps Duchess the elegant soft-spoken mother and her three mischievous kittens and abandons them in the French countryside. The charming Thomas O' Malley a rough-and-tumble alley cat saunters by and offers to escort them home. Dumbo (1941): When a slow stork finally delivers Mrs. Jumbo's pint-sized baby elephant he's the talk of the circus. But with a pair of oversized ears baby Dumbo is laughed at and ridiculed. With remarkable courage and the help of his loyal friend Timothy Mouse Dumbo overcomes all odds in a triumphant celebration of love and determination! Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971): Angela Landsbury gives a bewitching performance as an amateur witch who reluctantly takes in three precocious orphans. The children soon find themselves swept aboard a flying bed it's magic brass bedknob their ticket to on fantastic adventure after another. Hercules (1998): Bestowed with superhuman strength a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus and Phil Hercules is tricked by the hilarious hotheaded villain Hades who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus! Hercules must now choose between his legendary strength and his true love the Grecian beauty Meg. Robin Hood (1973): The legend of Robin Hood one of the most popular stories of all time is brought magically to life in this full length animated Disney classic. The spirit of fun and romance abounds as Robin Hood the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick Little John plot one daring adventure over another. The Sword In The Stone (1963): A sword mysteriously embedded in a massive stone offers this challenge: whoever can pull it from the stone will become the king of England! Many try to remove the sword and fail and for an awkward young squire in training the quest seems ludicrous! However...
After the tragic death of his first wife and the failure of his second marriage, Dr. Ian Lazarre (John Savage) turns to alcohol. Placed under the care of renowned psychiatrist Dr. Vernon Renquist (Malcolm McDowell) and his radical experimental rehabilitation program, Ian begins to lose touch with the separation between reality and dream. He is never sure whether the things he sees are a result of his own maina or part of an evil scheme by Dr. Renquist and his staff. Only nurse Racquel Chamber...
A millionaire is celebrating his birthday by spending an evening at the theatre with his mistress while his pregnant wife is safely at home. His wife Lucia surprises him by showing up and suddenly his night at the opera turns into a night of chaos. Insane with anxiety his efforts to keep them apart fail miserably when both women end up in the ladies room.
Title Comprise: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum:Zero Mostel Buster Keaton Phil Silvers and an all-star cast scam their way through this boisterous romp amidst gorgeous girls mistaken identities stunning surprises cunning disguises and great Sondheim songs. How I Won The War:Lieutenant Goodbody (Crawford) has absolutely no idea how to lead his British regiment in the North African battlefield of WWII. But what he lacks in experience he makes
Honey West starring Anne Francis was the first female detective to be featured in a weekly American television series. The pilot for this show was an episode of Burke's Law 'Who Killed The Jackpot?' in April 1965. Based on the Honey West novels by G.G. Fickling Honey West inherited the family detective business from her late father. Her partner Sam Bolt was also included in the deal. The love of Honeys life was her pet ocelot Bruce. Thirty episodes were made and they are all featured on this DVD collection.
On one side is an army of gunmen dead-set on springing a murderous cohort from jail. On the other is Sheriff John T. Chance (John Wayne) and two deputies: a recovering drunkard (Dean Martin) and a crippled codger (Walter Brennan). Also in their ragtag ranks are a trigger-happy youth (Ricky Nelson) and a woman with a past (Angie Dickinson) - and her eye on Chance. Director Howard Hawks lifted the Western to new heights with Red River. Capturing the legendary West with a stellar cast in peak form he does it again here
A quirky teenage seduction set in the edgy world of prostitution and pornography - a romp that runs from Piccadilly, Manchester to Piccadilly, London.Jake's exams didn't go too well, and it's time to leave home. He heads for Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens, to earn money for a trip to the bright lights of London's Piccadilly Circus, where the living's easy as a rent boy.Accompanied by other would-be rent boys, he arrives a Piccadilly Circus, but where are the punters? Money's tight - but to the rescue comes Henri De La Plus Ooooh Arrgh (Alexis Arquette), the rich American freak LA porn director, auditioning for his latest flick. Jake is tempted into the sleazy world of gender-bending pornography...Explicit sex, sexual vulgarities, rent boys, and sexploitation.
An unusual adult Western for its time Vengeance Valley (1951) gave Burt Lancaster his first Western role. His athletic prowess made him perfect for the genre and he'd go on to make Gunfight At O.K. Corral Apache and The Unforgiven among others. Vengeance Valley emphasises character development and the solid cast meets the challenge. Robert Walker plays Burt's foster brother. Joanne Dru John Ireland Ted de Corsia Hugh O'Brien and Glenn Strange lend support. One of the real s
In the grand tradition of the 'mockumentary' comes a deliciously offbeat hilariously on-target skewering of the particular breed of madness known as independent moviemaking. Some directors are visionaries; others just need corrective lenses. Somewhere in between lies Jake Barrymore. After graduating at the top of his class from Three-Day Film School Jake cons his way into the Montreal Film Festival with a film that doesn't exist - yet! But with the help of his loyal producer Larry his burnt-out film school mentor Martin (and unwitting ex-girlfriend Annie) Jake just might pull it off. If you're a budding filmmaker or someone who just wants to laugh at budding filmmakers you should definitely See This Movie.
Also known as Puff Puff Pass. With buds like these who needs rehab? Tired of being on the wagon two stoners get voluntarily mixed up in the plot to rip off a shady figure known as Mr. Big.
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