"Actor: Robards"

• The Adventures Of Huck Finn | DVD | (01/10/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Huckleberry Finn's age has been scaled down in this 1993 Disney film in order to accommodate star Elijah Wood's young years at the time. But that is not the only concession Mark Twain's great American novel must make to Disney revisionism. Wood's Huck, as adapted for the screen by writer-director Stephen Sommers, is all rascal and only nominally a philosopher, which takes a lot of the soul out of Twain's extraordinary story about Huck's enlightenment while travelling with the slave Jim (Courtney B. Vance) along the Mississippi river. Big chunks of the journey are also minimised in significance, and not just for the sake of storytelling economy. Jason Robards Jr and Robbie Coltrane brighten things up, but overall this is an unnecessarily simplified version of a literary classic. --Tom Keogh

• Mission Without Permission | DVD | (07/10/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A girl and her two friends raid a bank, looking for the money needed for financing the cure of her dying father.

• Under The Tonto Rim / Sunset Pass | DVD | (08/09/2008) from £7.72   |  Saving you £-1.73 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Under the Tonto Rim (1947): A suspense filled classic western starring Tim Holt masquerading as a stage coach robber in order to infiltrate the nefarious Tonto Rim gang. Helping another gang member escape from jail Holt follows the outlaw to the gangs lair under the Tonto Rim. Once there he must rescue a kidnapped girl (Nan Leslie) and recovers stolen Payroll - all the while trying not to tip off the gang as to his real identity. Gun blazing shoot - outs and breakneck chases h

• Black Hawk Down / Tears Of The Sun / Casualties Of War | DVD | (03/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Black Hawk Down (Dir. Ridley Scott 2002): Ridley Scott directs this fast moving action adventure about the disastrous mission in Somalia on October 3 1993 where nearly 100 U.S. Army Rangers commanded by Capt. Mike Steele were dropped by helicopter deep into the capital city of Mogadishu to capture two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord which leads to a large and chaotic firefight between the Rangers and hundreds of Somali gunmen which destroys two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters in Mogadishu. Tears Of The Sun (Dir. Antoine Fuqua 2003): Loyal veteran Navy S.E.A.L. Lt. A.K. Waters is sent into the heart of war-torn Africa on a hazardous mission to rescue Dr. Lena Hendricks a U.S. citizen who runs a mission. When the beautiful doctor refuses to abandon the refugees in her care Lt. Waters finds himself having to choose between following orders and the dictates of his own conscience. Together they begin a dangerous trek through the deadly jungle all the while being pursued by a rebel militia group with only one goal in mind: to assassinate Lt. Waters' unit and the refugees in his care... Casualties Of War (Dir. Brian De Palma 1989): Hailed by critics as a masterpiece Casualties of War is based on the true story of a squad of soldiers caught in the moral quagmire of wartime Vietnam. Witness to a vile crime Private Eriksson (Michael J. Fox) is forced to stand alone against his fellow soldiers and commanding officer Sergeant Meserve (Sean Penn). A powerful and charismatic man pushed over the edge of barbarism by the terror and brutality of combat. With sweeping scope action and raw power master filmmaker Brian De Palma creates a devastating and unforgettable tale of one man's quest for sanity and justice amidst the chaos of war.

• A Moon for the Misbegotten | DVD | (01/01/1975) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Theatrical sparks flew when veteran ONeill interpreters Jason Robards, Jr. and Colleen Dewhurst joined forces in the celebrated 1973 revival of Eugene ONeills tender semi-autobiographical drama. Under the inspired direction of Jose Quintero, they helped transform the neglected 1947 work into a now-recognized modern masterpiece. In a towering performance, the late, great Jason Robards portrays a cynical, self-hating alcoholic actor based on ONeills elder brother, Jamie. The majestic Colleen Dewhurst plays the earthy, gruff daughter of his scheming Irish tenant farmer (Ed Flanders) with whom the failed actor spends a soul-baring night of guilt-ridden confessions, tenderness, and absolution. Both Dewhurst and Flanders won Tony Awards for their performances.

• The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (Standard Edition) | Blu Ray | (25/04/2022) from £10.00   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Roger Corman's most ambitious and expensive production his only film for a major studio is a violent and lurid account of the events leading up to one of the most infamous events in American crime history. Detailing the bitter and brutal rivalry between feuding Chicago mob bosses Al Capone and ˜Bugs' Moran, Corman's vividly realised film features terrific performances from Jason Robards, Ralph Meeker and George Segal, and remains one of Corman's best films. Special Features 4K restoration from the original negative Original mono audio Roger Corman Remembers (2014, 4 mins): the director discusses the making of The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Scenes of the Crime (2018, 14 mins): a critical analysis by Barry Forshaw, film historian and author of American Noir The Man of a Thousand Voices (2018, 11 mins): a new appreciation of the great voice actor Paul Frees by Ben Ohmart, author of Welcome, Foolish Mortals: The Life and Voices of Paul Frees Super 8 version: original cut-down home cinema presentation Original theatrical trailer Roger Corman trailer commentary (2013, 3 mins) Image gallery: promotional photography and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

• 3 Classic Adventures - The Boys From Brazil / The Eagle Has Landed / Raise The Titanic | DVD | (20/10/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The Boys From Brazil - This terrifying thriller is based on Ira Levin's best seller in which Dr. Josef Mengele (Gregory Peck) alive and living in South America gathers a group of former Nazis to work on a mysterious project. Ezra Lieberman (Laurence Olivier) begins to unravel the conspiracy and discovers that Mengele has cloned 94 young Hitlers. Suddenly the terrifying extent of Mengele's plan is revealed: twisting genetic science to become a new weapon of global horror. The Eagle Has Landed - A Nazi Strike Force plots to assassinate Winston Churchill while he is resting in a desolate Norfolk Village. Colonel Radl masterminds the plot which if successful would change the outcome of the war. He enlists the help of Colonel Steiner and Liam Devlin. Disguised as Polish airmen German paratroopers land in England. Radl's plan appear to be going smoothly until an unforeseeable incident exposed the Germans. But the kidnap continues and Steiner Luger in hand approaches the unmistakable figure of Churchill.... The action and suspense are unrelenting in this World War II thriller based on Jack Higgin's bestseller. Raise The Titanic - Adapted from Clive Cussler's international best-seller 'Raise the Titanic' depicts the amazing efforts of an American special agent to recover vital material for the United States' defence. It was believed that the mighty 'unsinkable' ship contained vital material which could be used to make the US impregnable to atomic attack. The ship is down too deep for divers so the only solution is to raise it. The Herculean project must be managed in absolute secrecy despite interference from a rival nation and the need to invent technology never before conceived. The extraordinary task is interlaced with the stories of the people and the forces working against them.

• American Beauty | DVD | (20/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Provoked by forbidden passions, Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) decides to make a few changes in his rut of a life

• The Legend Of The Lone Ranger | DVD | (28/07/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  This epic Western shows how young Texan John Reid became masked avenger The Lone Ranger (Klinton Spilsbury). At 11 years old John and his Native American friend Tonto discover a gang of outlaws have attacked John's home and murdered his parents. Years later as a Texas Ranger he is seriously wounded in a shootout with Cavendish gang. Here Tonto (Michael Horse) discovers his long lost friend and takes him back to his camp to nurse him back to health. Fully recoverd John is joined by Tonto on a campaign for justice and retribution for the Cavendish gang and the legend of the Lone Ranger - and his trusted friend - begins.

• Melvin And Howard | DVD | (21/02/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Based on the true story of Melvin Dummar (Paul Le Mat) an affable all-American loser whose miserable luck changes when he gives a ride to the eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes (superbly played by Jason Robards). Melvin is a nice guy but to be honest he doesn't have much luck in life. He's impractical and although not unemployable finds it incredibly difficult to hold down a job. One night by chance though Melvin comes across a stranger in the desert who has suffered a motorcycle accident. To Melvin's amusement the old - and seemingly insane - man claims to be Howard Hughes the eccentric millionaire. After helping the old man Melvin thinks no more of the instance and continues about his dreary existance ; that is until a few years later when Melvin receives a letter informing him he has inherited an eighth of a one Howard Hughes' estate the small matter of 0 million dollars... Without doubt one of the best films of the 80s winner of 2 Oscars in 1981.

• Zane Grey - Box Set 2 | DVD | (22/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  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

• The Bone Collector/Philadelphia/Inside Man | DVD | (02/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Bone Collector: He takes his victims' lives and leaves behind mysterious pieces of a bizarre puzzle. And the only person who may be able to make sense of the serial killer's deranged plan is Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington) a one-time top homicide investigator. After a tragic accident changes his life forever Rhyme can only watch as other cops bungle the case...until he teams up with a young rookie Amelia Donaghy (Angelina Jolie) who bravely becomes his eyes and ears and searches out the clues that help them solve the case. But as the killer senses the cops closing in Rhyme realizes that he and his partner are on the trail of a vicious sadistic murderer who will stop at nothing on his deadly mission. At any moment Rhyme and Amelia could become his next targets - and their first case could become their last. (Dir. Phillip Noyce 1999) Philadelphia: Up-and-coming young lawyer Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks) has just been fired by his prestigious law firm. They say he hasn't got what it takes. Andrew knows it's because he's got AIDS. Determined to defend his professional reputation Andrew hires fierce brilliant personal-injury attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to sue his former employers for wrongful dismissal. Joe is initially reluctant to take on the case. Although he as grown up knowing the pain of prejudice he's never had to confront his own prejudices against homosexuality and AIDS...until now. One man is fighting for his reputation his life and for justice. The other is battling to overcome his own and society's ignorance and fear. Philadelphia is one of the most powerful and critically acclaimed movies of our time. (Dir. Jonathan Demme 1993) Inside Man: It looked like the perfect bank robbery. But you can't judge a crime by its cover. Acclaimed actors Denzel Washington Clive Owen and Jodie Foster come together to explore the lure of power the ugliness of greed and the mystery of a perfect robbery in a combustible new crime drama from Spike Lee. The hardbitten but unorthodox Detective Fraiser (Washington) pits his wits against a high-class bank robber Dalton Russell (Owen) following the robbery of a Manhattan bank. As the chase unfolds political corruption and hidden agendas threaten to destabilise an already volatile situation. (Dir. Spike Lee 2006)

• The Legend Of The Lone Ranger | DVD | (07/05/2007) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-6.17 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This epic Western shows how young Texan John Reid became masked avenger The Lone Ranger (Klinton Spilsbury). At 11 years old John and his Native American friend Tonto discover a gang of outlaws have attacked John's home and murdered his parents. Years later as a Texas Ranger he is seriously wounded in a shootout with Cavendish gang. Here Tonto (Michael Horse) discovers his long lost friend and takes him back to his camp to nurse him back to health. Fully recoverd John is joined by Tonto on a campaign for justice and retribution for the Cavendish gang and the legend of the Lone Ranger - and his trusted friend - begins.

• Barbra Streisand - The Belle Of 14th Street | DVD | (02/10/2006) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Barbra is the ""top-billed act"" in this affectionate tribute to turn of the century vaudeville. No detail was too small for this lovingly created world of a bygone era. Her first television special to feature guest-stars The Belle of 14th Street celebrates in ways both comedic and heartfelt ""The Golden Age of Song"". A marvelous showcase for such evergreens as Sophie Tucker's ""Some Of These Days "" ""How About Me"" (written by ""a new young talent"" Irving Berlin) the poignant ""I'm Always Chasing Rainbows "" and the sublime ""My Buddy"" - all classics of the vaudeville era reinvented by the ""greatest star"" of our time. This DVD is from the 5-disc boxed set Barbra Streisand: The Television Specials.

• Crimson Tide | DVD | (03/11/2008) from £29.68   |  Saving you £-11.69 (-65.00%)   |  RRP £17.99

  No-nonsense combat veteran Captain Frank Ramsey (Hackman) and his newly instated first officer Ron Hunter (Washington) are caught in the middle of a global crisis. On board a nuclear submarine they're heading for Russia where radical nationalists are threatening to start World War III. But when they receive an unverified message to launch their missiles Ramsey and Hunter clash over the validity of the orders.

• Aufstand der Aufrechten | Blu Ray | (12/05/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Fandango | Blu Ray | (12/04/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Mord in der Rue Morgue - Mediabook / Limited Editon - Cover F (+ DVD) | Blu Ray | (26/11/2021) from £21.16   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A