"Director: John MacKenzie"

• The Michael Caine Collection - Educating Rita/The Ipcress File/Kidnapped/The Fourth Protocol | DVD | (06/10/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  The Ipcress File - The tense spy thriller by Len Deighton that turned Michael Caine into a superstar. Cynical and rebellious ex-army sergeant Harry Palmer has been blackmailed into working for Britain's security service. Hot on the trail of a kidnapped scientist Palmer finds himself enmeshed in a sinister conspiracy involving horrifying brainwashing techniques murder and treachery that reaches up to the highest levels of the security service itself... Kidnapped - When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance his relative first tries to murder him and then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Fortunately for David he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck (Michael Caine) and together they manage to escape. On arriving back in England they set out for Edinburgh dodging the ruthless Redcoats to claim David's rightful inheritance. Educating Rita - Rita a hairdresser with a sharp wit is married to Danny and at 26 doesn't want a baby. She wants to discover herself - so she joins the Open University. Dr Frank Bryant is a disillusioned university professor of literature. His marriage has failed his girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whiskey. He refers to himself as an appalling teacher of appalling students. What Frank needs is a challenge - and along comes Rita. In this hilarious and often moving drama the story tells how two people find a new lease of life through each other. The Fouth Protocol - On July 1 1968 America Britain and Russia signed a treaty to halt the spread of nuclear weapons. The powers then added four extra clauses. The most secret of them was and remains the final. On winter the Chairman of the KGB hatches a plan to breach this Fourth Protocol and destroy NATO. He sends an agent Major Petrofsky (Pierece Brosnan) to assemble the operation. It is now up to MI6 agent John Preston (Michael Caine) who now must race against an unknown deadline to stop him and his devasting mission.

• The Fourth Protocol | DVD | (25/07/2005) from £13.90   |  Saving you £-7.91 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  On July 1 1968 America Britain and Russia signed a treaty to halt the spread of nuclear weapons. The powers then added four extra clauses. The most secret of them was and remains the final. One winter the Chairman of the KGB hatches a plan to breach this Fourth Protocol and destroy NATO. He sends an agent Major Petrofsky (Pierece Brosnan) to assemble the operation. It is now up to MI6 agent John Preston (Michael Caine) who now must race against an unknown deadline to stop him and his devasting mission. Based on the novel by the best-selling author Frederick Forsyth.

• When The Sky Falls | DVD | (10/08/2015) from £3.89   |  Saving you £2.10 (53.98%)   |  RRP £5.99

• The Long Good Friday | Blu Ray | (31/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Long Good Friday is heralded as one of the best British gangster films of all time, starring Academy Award nominee Bob Hoskins (Mona Lisa) in his career-making role as London crime boss Harold Shand and Academy Award winner Helen Mirren (The Queen) as his classy moll Victoria.Harold is enjoying the height of his power, and he is on the verge of a deal that which would make his current 'arrangements' small fry.But stronger forces than even he can control have moved in and taken over. Climaxing in one long bloody day of terror, an Easter Good Friday, he is to see his empire begin to crack and crumble.

• The Elephants' Graveyard | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Originally broadcast as part of the BBC's Play for Today series in 1976 this poignant story stars Jon Morrison as Bunny who as far as his wife knows is gainfully employed as a postman but in reality spends his days walking the Scottish hills and wondering why he feels so unable to work and to live a 'normal' life. One day he happens upon fellow walker Jody (Billy Connolly) and the two strike up a rapport. The two men have much in common and a bittersweet tale ensues.

• The Long Good Friday + Mona Lisa | Blu Ray | (18/05/2015) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

  WHO LIT THE FUSE THAT TORE HAROLD’S WORLD APART? Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins) is a businessman with great ambitions. Spotting the development potential of London’s derelict Docklands area years before the Thatcher government he tries to broker a deal with his American counterpart (Eddie Constantine) that will make them both millions. But who is killing Harold’s other associates and blowing up his businesses – and why? Universally regarded as one of the greatest British gangster films ever made The Long Good Friday rocketed Hoskins to international stardom. He’s given sterling support from Helen Mirren (as his upper-crust mistress) Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark) and Derek Thompson (Casualty) and there’s even an early appearance from future James Bond Pierce Brosnan. This special limited edition also includes Mona Lisa Hoskins’ return to the gangster genre – although the kingpin here is played by a mesmerisingly slimy Michael Caine with Hoskins merely George the chauffeur transporting high-class prostitute (Cathy Tyson) from client to client. But when she enlists his help in tracking down an old friend George finds himself exploring a hellish underworld that he never imagined existed. 6-DISC SPECIAL EDITION BOX SET CONTENTS: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray and Standard Definition DVD presentation of both films in brand new restorations sourced from the original camera negatives and approved by cinematographer Phil Meheux (The Long Good Friday) director Neil Jordan and cinematographer Roger Pratt (Mona Lisa) Original uncompressed PCM mono 1.0 sound Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY DISCS 1 & 2 – BLU-RAY & DVD Audio commentary by director John Mackenzie Bloody Business a documentary about the making of The Long Good Friday including interviews with John Mackenzie stars Bob Hoskins Helen Mirren Pierce Brosnan producer Barry Hanson and Phil Meheux Brand new interviews with Barry Hanson Phil Méheux and writer Barrie Keeffe Hands Across the Ocean – A comparison of the differences between the UK and US soundtracks  Original Trailer   THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY DISCS 3 & 4 BLU-RAY & DVD [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE] Q&A with Bob Hoskins and John Mackenzie moderated by Richard Jobson Apaches (1977) John Mackenzie’s notorious farm safety film presented in High Definition (1080p) for the first time Introduction to Apaches by cinematographer Phil Meheux Extended interviews with Barry Hanson Phil Méheux Barrie Keeffe assistant director Simon Hinkly and assistant art director Carlotta Barrow   MONA LISA DISCS 5 & 6 – BLU-RAY & DVD Audio commentary by Bob Hoskins and Neil Jordan Brand new interviews with director Neil Jordan writer David Leland and producer Stephen Woolley Original Trailer   100-PAGE HARD BACK BOOK [LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE] Featuring new writing on the film by critics Mark Duguid and Mike Sutton plus archive pieces by Robert Sellers and Patrick Russell illustrated with original production stills

• A Sense Of Freedom | DVD | (23/02/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Based on the autobiography of former criminal Jimmy Boyle 1979's A SENSE OF FREEDOM was one of the most controversial and influential dramas of its time. Directed by John Mackenzie (The Long Good Friday) and featuring the camerawork of Oscar-winning cinematographer Chris Menges (The Mission; The Killing Fields) it was justifiably hailed by critics and the public alike for its unflinching depiction of prison life and criminal rehabilitation. A SENSE OF FREEDOM tells the moving and ultimately uplifting story of Jimmy Boyle. Born and bred on the tough streets of Glasgow's notorious Gorbals area Boyle followed in his criminal father's footsteps to become one of the city's most well-known and most violent racketeering hardmen. His life of crime came to a sudden end in the late 1960s when he was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a rival gangster. Incarcerated in the controversial special rehabilitation unit of Glasgow's infamous Barlinnie Prison Boyle discovers the meaning of rough justice when full of rage and hostility he attempts to take on the prison system and the authority of the wardens in the only way he knows how. Slowly and painfully he comes to realise there is more to life than violence and crime as he begins the long process of turning his life around. An extremely powerful film A SENSE OF FREEDOM perfectly illustrates the futility and severe brutality of life behind bars. It is also a deeply moving testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that in life it is never too late to change for the better. Starring David Hayman (Trial And Retribution) and Fulton Mackay (Porridge) the film features original music by legendary blues artists Frankie Miller and Rory Gallagher.

• The Long Good Friday | Blu Ray | (05/10/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In the savage and deadly world of the gangland king the man at the top is ruler but only as long as he controls everything in his territory. For that man the rewards can be infinate but so are the dangers. Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins) is enjoying the height of his powers and he is on the verge of something which would make his current 'arrangements' small fry. But stronger forces than even he can control have moved in and taken over. Climaxing in one long bloody day of terror an Easter Good Friday he is to see his empire begin to crack and crumble.

• Long Good Friday / Mona Lisa | DVD | (06/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Long Good Friday (Dir. John MacKenzie 1981): In the savage and deadly world of the gangland king the man at the top is ruler only for as long as he controls everything in his territory. For that man the rewards can be infinite but so are the dangers. Harold Shand is enjoying the height of his powers and he is on the verge of something that would make his current 'arrangements' small fry. But stronger forces than even he can control have moved in and taken over. Climaxing in one long and bloody day of terror an Easter Good Friday he is to see his empire begin to crack and crumble. Mona Lisa (Dir. Neil Jordan 1981): Love is a weakness to be exploited and betrayed. Starring Bob Hoskins Michael Caine and Cathy Tyson 'Mona Lisa' is a classic drama written and directed by Neil Jordan about a driver (Hoskins) who falls for his employer - high-class prostitute Simone (Tyson). The DVD includes interviews and a commentary with Bob Hoskins and Neil Jordan the original theatrical trailer subtitles for the hearing impaired and much more!

• The Long Good Friday | UMD | (06/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

• A Sense Of Freedom | DVD | (28/08/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A Sense Of Freedom

• Quicksand | DVD | (19/02/2007) from £4.74   |  Saving you £1.25 (20.90%)   |  RRP £5.99

  On the trail of a money laundering op Raikes (Keaton) flies to France to investigate a film studio rumored to be fronting the scam. Asking too many questions he finds himself drawn into a bloody turf war between the French Underworld and the Russian Mafia After witnessing an assassination with mounting horror he realises he has been set up for murder. Now a fugitive on the run he has to prove his innocence but when is daughter is kidnapped by the mob it all becomes too much...

• Brit Collection (The Long Good Friday/Withnail & I/Freebird) | DVD | (04/10/2010) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-3.17 (-24.40%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Titles Comprise: Long Good Friday: In the savage and deadly world of the gangland king the man at the top is ruler but only as long as he controls everything in his territory. For that man the rewards can be infinate but so are the dangers. Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins) is enjoying the height of his powers and he is on the verge of something which would make his current 'arrangements' small fry. But stronger forces than even he can control have moved in and taken over. Climaxing in one long bloody day of terror an Easter Good Friday he is to see his empire begin to crack and crumble. Withnail & I London. The '60s. Two unemployed actors-acerbic elegantly wasted Withnail (Richard E. Grant) and the anxiety-ridden I (Paul McGann) - drown their frustrations in booze pills and lighter fluid. When Withnail's Uncle Monty (Richard Griffiths) offers his cottage they escape the squalor of their flat for a week in the country but soon realise they've gone on holiday by mistake when their wits - and friendship - are sorely tested by violent downpours less-than-hospitable locals and empty cupboards. An intelligent superbly acted and hilarious film. Freebird: Three London motorcycle couriers Fred (Gary Stretch) Tyg (Geoff Bell) and Grouch (Phil Daniels) set off from the capital in search of an elusive hippy and his cannabis farm in the Welsh mountains. Originally intended as a nice weekend in the country Fred has now found himself making a promise to his old friend the Chairman that whatever situations arise he will not return empty handed. Grouch has also made a promise that come Monday morning he'll be moving himself and his belongings into his new found love Lucinda's flat and finally making an attempt at the world of serious relationships. As for Tyg no such pact. This is a man who's never been further than the outskirts of London and as far as he's concerned an industrial unit near Heathrow Airport is pretty much the back of beyond. No Tyg's out to explore; to broaden his horizons; to lose any ignorance and soak up the hospitality of another nation. But what are those wild beast noises coming from the woods and why are there two gangs of bikers in the area about to settle an old score? Throw in a seven foot masked lovesick Russian wrestler and things could really get out of hand. That said it may also have something to do with the wild mushrooms they had for breakfast. It's a three and a half hour journey from London to the Welsh mountains but for Fred Tyg and Grouch it's just about to turn into the trip of a lifetime.

• A Sense Of Freedom | DVD | (08/03/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Based on the autobiography of former criminal Jimmy Boyle 1979's A Sense Of Freedom was one of the most controversial and influential dramas of its time. Directed by John Mackenzie (The Long Good Friday) and featuring the camerawork of Oscar-winning cinematographer Chris Menges (The Mission; The Killing Fields) it was justifiably hailed by critics and the public alike for its unflinching depiction of prison life and criminal rehabilitation. A Sense Of Freedom tells the moving and ultimately uplifting story of Jimmy Boyle. Born and bred on the tough streets of Glasgow's notorious Gorbals area Boyle followed in his criminal father's footsteps to become one of the city's most well-known and most violent racketeering hardmen. His life of crime came to a sudden end in the late 1960s when he was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a rival gangster. Incarcerated in the controversial special rehabilitation unit of Glasgow's infamous Barlinnie Prison Boyle discovers the meaning of rough justice when full of rage and hostility he attempts to take on the prison system and the authority of the wardens in the only way he knows how. Slowly and painfully he comes to realise there is more to life than violence and crime as he begins the long process of turning his life around. An extremely powerful film A Sense Of Freedom perfectly illustrates the futility and severe brutality of life behind bars. It is also a deeply moving testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that in life it is never too late to change for the better. Starring David Hayman (Trial And Retribution) and Fulton Mackay (Porridge) the film features original music by legendary blues artists Frankie Miller and Rory Gallagher.

• The Infiltrator | DVD | (29/07/2002) from £10.32   |  Saving you £-7.33 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  A Jewish journalist infiltrates a neo-Nazi group to shed light on their organised racist atrocities. Based on a true story.