On June 6 1944 the Allied Invasion of France marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3 000 000 men 11 000 planes and 4 000 ships comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. Presented in its original black & white version The Longest Day is a vivid hour-by-hour re-creation of this historic event. Featuring a stellar international cast and told from the perspectives of both sides it is a fascinating look at the massive preparations mistakes and random events that determined the outcome of one of the biggest battles in history. Winner of two Oscars (Special Effects and Cinematography) the Longest Day ranks as one of Hollywood's truly great war films.
Anzio: Robert Mitchum Peter Falk and Arthur Kennedy star in the rivetting war drama Anzio a vivid portrait of one of the bloodiest WWII battles ever fought. After landing with Allied troops at Anzio Italy in 1944 war correspondent Dick Ennis (Mitchum) and buddy Corporal Rabinoff (Falk) tell Anzio commander General Lesley (Kennedy) that the road to Rome is wide open. But instead of heading to Rome Lesley attempts to build a coastal stronghold only to discover that the Germans have outflanked them by enclosing the Anzio beachhead. Four months and over 30 000 casualties later the Allied forces smash through the German lines and victoriously march to Rome. Directed by Edward Dmytryk (The Caine Mutiny Back To Bataan) Anzio is a powerful film and a symbol of heroic tenacity. The Beast: War brings out the beast in every man. Afghanistan 1981 and the Soviet Union is locked in a futile and bloody battle with the Mujahedeen guerillas. Separated from their patrol the crew of a Russian T-62 tank engages in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the local insurgents led by Taj (Steven Bauer). The tyrannical tank commander Daskal (George Dzundza) wreaks havoc on a peaceful Afghani village pushing the moral boundaries of the tank driver Koverchenko (Jason Patric) to the limits. Sensing mutiny the psychotic Daskal abandons the disenchanted tanker to die in the desert at the hand of rebels only to find he's sealed his own fate. A Soldiers Story: Tensions flare in this gripping film about a murder on a black army base near the end of World War II. Captain Davenport (Howard E. Rollins Jr.) a proud black army attorney is sent to Fort Neal Louisiana to investigate the ruthless shooting death of Sergeant Waters (Adolph Caesar). Through interviews with Waters' men Davenport learns that he was a vicious man who served the white world and despised his own roots. Was the killer a bigoted white officer? Or could he have been a black soldier embittered by Waters' constant race baiting? Directed by Norman Jewison from Charles Fuller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Soldier's Story is both a spellbinding mystery and a superb drama that transcends race.
Red Haines and John Thompson were childhood friends that chose two very different way of life. Red became an excellent cop and John became a dangerous criminal spending most of his life in jail.Red Volunteers to handle the relocation of his old friend from Leavenworth to Huntsville prison and whilst the two are travelling by train to make the transfer a mysterious woman helps John make a daring escape. Red is immediately suspected by his superiors of assisting in the escape and is thrown off the case and out of the police force. Red is determined to clear his name and vows to put his friend behind bars forever.
Lieutenant Davis and his striken aircraft return to base following a successful bombing mission over Japan only to discover members of his crew are either missing or dead. Recounting in flashbacks the events leading up to the fatal mission Davis tells of his rivalry with his aerial gunner Sgt Foxy Pattis. A dramatic story of envy revenge and comradship set against the background of World War Two.
Desired By All But Loved By Only One. When her teenage sweetheart Ivan (Savage) returns home from WWII Maria (Kinski) eagerly accepts his marriage proposal looking forward to a lifetime of happiness. But her joy is short-lived when Ivan's dark past shrouds their wedding night in misery driving a wedge between them that neither knows how to remove. Confused and depressed Maria attempts to mend her true love's heart despite the advances of other suitors. But when a traveling musician (Carradine) hits the right note Maria struggles to justify her unfulfilling life. Is her passion too powerful to be contained within the sanctity of marriage?
Includes: 1. The Final Countdown 2. 976 EVIL 3. The Astral Factor 4. Agency Apex 5. Creator 6. Digital Man 7. Earth Minus Zero 8. Hologram Man 9. Judgement Day 10. Protoype 11. Rot 12. Sci-Fighters 13. The Sender 14. Chaos Factor 15. Guardian 16. Militia 17. Space Marines 18. Stealth Fighter 19. Virus 20. The Willies
Gung Ho: Marine raiders in a new outfit train for invasion in this gripping World War II action film. The bloodthirsty misfits of the 'Gung Ho' squadron become fierce fighting machines.... West Of The Divide: A man searching for his brother pretends to be a killer to gather information more quickly... Neath the Arizona Skies: Nina the daughter of a rich Indian is due to inherit her father's oil field but needs his signature to claim the land. Several outlaws
The 1960s come to life in this gripping film. Berkeley in the Sixties captures the decade's events- the birth of the Free Speech Movement civil rights marches anti-Vietnam War protests the counter culture the women's movement and the rise of the Black Panthers- in all their immediacy and passion. Dramatic archival footage interwoven with present day interviews and 18 songs from the Grateful Dead Jimi Hendrix Joan Baez The Band and Jefferson Airplane make Berkeley in the Sixties an exceptional documentary on the 1960's.
A small-time talent agent discovers an amazing boxing kangaroo and figures to use it as his stepping-stone into the big time...
After mysteriously disappearing two years previously Trini a gorgeous young woman reappears at the private club she ran with her two partners. She had disappeared under very sinister circumstances and been held as a sex slave until her dramatic escape! Intent on discovering the identity of her captor and exploring her innermost fears she uses meditation to unravel her darkest memories of captivity. Within these erotic visions lies the key to the deranged person who put her through hell. Trini realises her abductor is close and that she must take matters into her own hands to gain the ultimate revenge!
Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them. Master filmmaker Martin Scorsese brings heart – pounding suspense to one of the most acclaimed thrillers of all time. Fourteen years after being imprisoned vicious psychopath Max Cady [Robert De Niro] emerges with a single – minded mission to seek revenge on his attorney Sam Bowden [Nick Nolte]. Cady becomes a terrifying presence as he menancingly circles Bowden's increasingly unstable family. Realising he is legally powerless to protect his beautiful wife [Jessica Lange] and his troubled teenage daughter Danielle [Juliette Lewis] Sam resorts to unorthodox measures which lead to an unforgettable showdown on Cape Fear. Visually stunning images and brilliant performances from a talented cast highlight this roller–coaster ride through relentless psychological torment.
On June 6 1944 the Allied Invasion of France marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3 000 000 men 11 000 planes and 4 000 ships comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. The Longest Day is a vivid hour-by-hour re-creation of this historic event. Featuring a stellar international cast and told from the perspectives of both sides it is a fascinating look at the massive preparations mistakes and random events that determined the outcome of one of the biggest battles in history. Winner of two Oscars (Special Effects and Cinematography) The Longest Day ranks as one of Hollywood's truly great war films.
Zane Grey (1872-1939) was one of the most popular authors of western fiction ever, and 60 years after his death many of his 78 books, such as Riders of the Purple Sage, are still in print. In the silent era Hollywood filmed many of his stories with stars such as Tom Mix and Jack Holt. Grey knew the west well, particularly the deserts of Arizona and Utah, and demanded accurate locations for the films. Later, however, many of these films were remade, sometimes two or three times, without Grey's involvement, and the relation between novels and films grew much looser. The films are quintessential B-moveis: black and white, just over an hour, featuring minor stars and formulaic plots with some music and comedy thrown in. Committed fans of the western genre will not be disappointed, and others will derive pleasure from the delightful Jane Greer in Sunset Pass and Tim Holt, son of Jack, in the other three films. The location shooting, mostly in the Lone Pine area of California, has an authentic feel. Titles are: Under the Tonto Rim (1947); Thunder Mountain (1947); Sunset Pass (1946); Wild Horse Mesa(1947). On the DVD: This box set contains two DVDs, each of which include two movies deriving from Zane Grey novels. Print quality and sound is generally acceptable, though Under the Tonto Rim has poor definition and is a bit scratchy. Aspect ratio is 14:9. The DVDs contain no extras of any kind. --Ed Buscombe
On June 6 1944 the Allied Invasion of France marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3 000 000 men 11 000 planes and 4 000 ships comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. Presented in its original black & white version The Longest Day is a vivid hour-by-hour re-creation of this historic event. Featuring a stellar international cast and told from the perspectives of both sides it is a fascinating look at the mass
Hollywood Bad Boys - This programme showcases a breed of Hollywood stars that have ignited the screen in blockbuster movies while earning wild reputations for the way they lead their private lives. It is a gourmet delight for gossips featuring not only the great moments in the stars' movie careers but also revelations about off screen lives of these actors. Men have admired them women have fallen madly in love with them and all were to feel the impact of their lasting presence that would touch their lives forever. They have lived their lives with lusty appetites for adventure and controversy and it is all laid bare on Hollywod Bad Boys. Featuring; Jack Nicholson Errol Flynn Ronald Reagan Steve McQueen Robert Mitchum Marlon Brando Dennis Hooper James Dean Sean Penn and John Belushi.
Gung Ho! dramatically tells the story of the Second Marine Raider Battalion the group formed six weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The battalion's purpose was to raid Japanese-held islands and claim them for the United States. Led by Colonel Thorwald the men endure grueling combat training in preparation for their first mission: to annihilate the much larger and firmly entrenched Japanese garrison on Makin Island. Intense battle sequences highlight this exciting morale booster of a movie. Based on the experiences of Captain W.S. Lefrancois USMC.
Harry Callahan is a tough streetwise San Francisco cop whom they call Dirty Harry. In this action classic you'll see why - and also why Clint Eastwood's reputation as a premier film star and moviemaker are secure. A rooftop sniper (Andy Robinson) calling himself Scorpio has killed twice and holds the city ransom with the threat of killing again. Harry will nail him one way or the other - no matter what the system prescribes. Filming on location director Don Siegel made the City by the Bay a vital part of Dirty Harry a practice continued in its four sequels. The original remains one of the most gripping police thrillers ever made.
DVD is supplied in a special Fathers Day packaging. An ideal gift for Fathers Day. On June 6, 1944, the Allied Invasion of France marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3,000,000 men, 11,000 planes and 4,000 ships, comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. Presented in its original black & white version, 'The Longest Day' is a vivid, hour-by-hour re-creation of this historic event. Featuring a stellar international cast, and told from the perspectives of both sides, it is a fascinating look at the massive preparations, mistakes and random events that determined the outcome of one of the biggest battles in history. Winner of two Oscars (Special Effects and Cinematography), The Longest Day ranks as one of Hollywood's truly great war films.
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