UP JUMPED A SWAGMAN A talented young Australian singer moves to London in search of his big break. On the way he tries to woo a top model while seemingly overlooking the beautiful publican's daughter who truly loves him and gets tangled up with a gang of thieves! CHARLEY MOON A new career beckons for Charley Moon when, during his army service, he becomes part of a comic double act in a unit concert. Though lucky breaks are few and far between, they end up getting enough experience to try their luck in London. WHAT A CRAZY WORLD Alf Hitchins is an unemployed chap whose life revolves around dance halls, amusements arcades and cafés any place to escape from the family home! His cheerful acceptance of life expresses itself in the song he casually composes one night and the results take everyone by surprise! BALLAD IN BLUE During a performance Ray Charles befriends David, a young boy who has recently lost his sight, and helps him come to terms with his condition. Then, during a world tour, Charles finds himself in Paris where a surgeon is pioneering a radical procedure that could restore David's sight.
Based on the true story of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's love affair. Set against some of the greatest music ever written this film offers a definitive insight into the lives of two of the most iconic figures in popular music. John and Yoko is the true story of two incredibly talented artists who touched the lives of millions.
Keep 'Em Flying: When a barnstorming stunt pilot decides to join the air corps his two goofball assistants decide to go with him. Since the two are Abbott & Costello the air corps doesn't know what it's in for. Ride 'Em Cowboy: Two peanut vendors at a rodeo show get in trouble with their boss and hide out on a railroad train heading west. They get jobs as cowboys on a dude ranch despite the fact that neither of them knows anything about cowboys horses or anything else.
Richard Burton stars in this exciting film about the courageous men who held off notorious German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel despite being hopelessly outnumbered. The year is 1941 and all that stands between Rommel and the Suez Canal is the fortress of Tobruk which is manned only by a small Australian battalion whom Captain MacRoberts (Burton) must whip into shape - fast! James Mason co-stars in a stunning portrayal as Rommel in this stirring action-packed story of the World War
Making his only major film appearance, legendary soul singer, musician and composer Ray Charles helps transform the lives of a blind boy and his widowed mother in this poignant, uplifting film drama set in mid-1960s London. Presented in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio, Ballad in Blue sees Charles - who had lost his sight completely by the age of eight - performing some of his best-loved songs, including I Got a Woman
Tom Dowd And The Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Historical footage vintage photographs and interviews with a who's who list of musical giants from the worlds of jazz soul and classic rock shine a spotlight on the brilliance of Tom Dowd whose creative spirit and passion for innovative technology helped shape the course of modern music.Tom Dowd's credits include recording sessions with Aretha Franklin Ray Charles Eric Clapton Otis Redding John Coltrane The Allman Brothers Band Tito Puente Dizzy Gillespie Thelonious Monk Cream Rod Stewart Lynyrd Skynyrd Booker T & the MG's and countless other musical luminaries.
Filmed live at the Austin Opera House Austin Texas in 1985 for the Willie Nelson Special this one off show captures the unique talents of Willie Nelson and Ray Charles as they respect and enjoy each others company on stage and the chemistry pays off with some stunning performances of some classic songs. This DVD also includes wonderful behind the scenes rehearsal footage with Willie Nelson and Ray Charles bouncing off each other before the live performance. Tracklisting: 1. On the road again 2. Always on my mind 3. Angel eyes 4. Seven spanish angels 5. I can't stop loving you 6. Georgia 7. Mountian dew 8. My window faces south 9. There will never be another you 10. To all the girls i've loved before 11. Without a song 12. Who will buy my memories 13. Whiskey river
His Airness and His Hareness; what a team! Michael Jordon slams Bugs Bunny jams and a cavalcade of Looney Tunes and NBA stars hoop it up in the rim-rattlin out of this world roundball romp: Space Jam.
A CIA agent must destroy the leader of an international crime syndicate any way he can.
A second volume of nasties that were at one time banned in the UK. Even more depraved and even more corrupt! Tenebrae (Dir. Dario Argento 1982): Shortly after American mystery-thriller novelist Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa) arrives in Rome to promote his new book (the Tenebrae of the title) an attractive young woman is murdered by a razor-wielding maniac who stuffs pages of Neal's latest novel into the mouth of his victim before slashing her throat. So begins a biza
Two private bankers, Alistair and Jamie, who have the world at their feet get their kicks from playing a 12 hour game of hunt, hide and seek with people from the margins of society.
T3 - Rise Of The Machines (Dir. Jonathan Mostow 2003): A decade has passed since John Connor (Nick Stahl) helped prevent Judgment Day and save mankind from mass destruction. Now 22 Connor lives off the grid - no home no credit cards no cell phone and no job. No record of his existence. No way he can be traced by Skynet - the highly developed network of machines that once tried to kill him and wage war on humanity. Until... ...out of the shadows of the future steps the T-X (Kristanna loken) Skynet's most sophisticated cyborg killing machine yet. Sent back through time to complete the job left unfinished by her predecessor the T-1000 this machine is as relentless as her human guise is beautiful. Now Connor's only hope for survival is the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) his mysterious former assassin. Together they must triumph over the technologically superior T-X and forestall the looming threat of Judgment Day...or face the apocalypse and the fall of civilization as we know it. True Lies (Dir. James Cameron 1994): Arnold Schwarzenegger is special agent Harry Tasker a top spy in the ultra-secret Omega Sector although to his wife Helen he's just a boring computer salesman. When Harry's two lives unexpectedly collide both he and Helen find themselves in the clutches of international terrorists fighting to save not only their marriage but their lives. Jammed with incredible special effects is an exhilarating mix of non-stop action and romantic comedy. Last Action Hero (Dir. John McTiernan 1993): Danny Madigan (Austin O'Brien) a young cinema fan is crazy about his all-time great movie hero L.A. cop Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenneger). Having received a magic golden cinema ticket Danny is blasted through the big screen and into the action alongside his celluloid hero who is more than a little puzzled by his presence. Fasten your seatbelt as the dare-devil duo dodge bullets bombs and bad guys in a whirlwind world where anything is possible! But. ..disaster strikes when the baddies grab half the magic ticket and make their escape into the real world where they find life a doddle for two rogues intent on madness and mayhem.With Jack and Danny in hot pursuit hold your breath as the action addicts discover that real life can be even more exciting than the movies.
Director and piano player Clint Eastwood explores his life long passion for piano blues using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addition to interviews and performances by living legends.
'Genius' is a word that is often used too casually. That's certainly not the case with Ray Charles. The word was so appropriate in his case that it became his nickname. 'The Genius' was a guest on The Dick Cavett Show three times including one where he was Cavett's only guest. As a performer and conversationalist his magnetism is in full force. Ray speaks candidly about his life and career and performs 14 songs over 3 episodes.
An in-depth look at the torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, focusing on an innocent taxi driver in Afghanistan who was tortured and killed in 2002.
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler - I II And III Plus The Coward Of The County
Making his only major film appearance legendary soul singer musician and composer Ray Charles helps transform the lives of a blind boy and his widowed mother in this poignant uplifting film drama set in mid-1960s London. Presented in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio Ballad in Blue sees Charles - who had lost his sight completely by the age of eight - performing some of his best-loved songs including I Got a Woman Hit the Road Jack and Busted. During a performance for blind children global star Ray Charles befriends David a young boy who has recently lost his sight and tries to help him come to terms with his condition. Then during a world tour Charles finds himself in Paris where a surgeon is pioneering a radical procedure that could restore David's sight; he sets out not only to convince David's over-protective mother to allow her son to undergo the surgery but also to reconcile her with her boyfriend a struggling composer who seeks solace in alcohol. Special Features: Image gallery
Filmed on 22nd September 1963 one day before his 33rd birthday 'O-Genio: Ray Charles Live In Brazil 1963' captures the legendary artist at his absolute best. Beyond its historical significance the DVD provides fans with an exceptional chance to experience the genius of Charles (O-Genio means 'The Genius' in Portuguese) in concert and behind the scenes. The DVD features two concerts plus a studio rehearsal segment and the original Brazilian TV commercials as special features. Tr
A photographer finds himself framed when his photographs develop into evidence against him.
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