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• The War of the Worlds (1953) 4K UHD + When Worlds Collide BD | Blu Ray | (07/11/2022) from £21.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Two of the most iconic science fiction epics from Paramount Pictures come together in one out-of-this-world double feature from producer George Pal. Making its 4K UHD debut, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS is an Oscar®-winning* adaptation of the chilling H.G. Wells novel. Then, get ready for impending disaster when a runaway star signals the destruction of Earth in WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, included on Blu-ray™ remastered from the original film elements. Both are essential Technicolor masterpieces from the Golden Age of Hollywood, delivering eye-popping visual effects. Product Features > Commentary by Actors Ann Robinson and Gene Barry Commentary by Film Director Joe Dante, Film Historian Bob Burns, and Bill Warren, author of Keep Watching The Skies ! The Sky Is Falling: Making The War of the Worlds H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction The Mercury Theatre On The Air presents The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast Original Theatrical Trailer

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  A colourful action film about the Battle Of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. King Leodinas (Richard Egan), with the help of locals, tries to stop the attack of thousands of Persian invaders led by King Xerxes (David Farrar).

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  Based on actual event occurring in 480 B.C. Greece. This scintillating drama stars Richard Egan as the Greek soldier Leonidas who led 300 Spartan soldiers against an overwhelming Persian army in the Battle of Thermopylae. Unable to recruit the soldiers he needs to defend a critical Greek mountain pass against Persias King Xerxes Leonidas nonetheless prepares for battle. When warned that the number of arrows his tiny army will face ""will blot out the sun"" Leonidas replies that his army will ""fight in the shade."" With it's superb cinematography realism and musical score this story of courage and self-sacrifice is inspired filmmaking at it's best.

• The Black Shield Of Falworth | DVD | (10/11/2008) from £27.73   |  Saving you £-11.74 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

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  In this Oscar-winning science fiction movie from producer George Pal an impending collison with a runaway star signals the destruction of Earth! The government refuses to listen to scientists but private industrialists finance the building of a spaceship which will carry a limited number of people to another planet to begin a new civilisation. As doomsday approaches they race against time and the panic of those who will be left behind. The potential pulverising impact of the co

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  Glenn Ford, Edward G.Robinson and Barbra Stanwyck star in Rudolph Mate's tough and herd-hitting 1955 western. A range war is coming to the valley. Ambitious land baron Lew Wilkinson (Edward G.Robinson) and his hired guns from the Anchor Ranch have been driving other farmers off their land. Now they've gunned down the local sheriff and are loking to own the entire valley. Civil War veteran Captain John Parrish (Glenn Ford) doesn't want any trouble. He'd be happy to sell out to Wilinson and return back east. But when Wilkinson's men kill one of his ranch hands, Parrish realises he has to stand his ground - and look to his guns.

• 300 Spartans | DVD | (09/05/2005) from £7.91   |  Saving you £5.08 (64.22%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Released just a few years before a similar British film ZULU this 1962 English gladiator film depicts the tiny army of Sparta and their efforts to stave off an attack by Persian forces which greatly outnumbered the Spartans. Led by King Leonidis (Richard Egan) the Spartans army consisted primarily of a security force who guarded the palace. This rousing gladiator epic boasts an incredible cast including Diane Baker Ralph Richardson and Kieron Moore.

• The War of the Worlds (1953) 4K UHD + When Worlds Collide BD Collector's edition | Blu Ray | (07/11/2022) from £36.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Two of the most iconic science fiction epics from Paramount Pictures come together in one out-of-this-world double feature from producer George Pal. Making its 4K UHD debut, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS is an Oscar®-winning* adaptation of the chilling H.G. Wells novel. Then, get ready for impending disaster when a runaway star signals the destruction of Earth in WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, included on Blu-ray™ remastered from the original film elements. Both are essential Technicolor masterpieces from the Golden Age of Hollywood, delivering eye-popping visual effects. This collector's edition includes The War of the Worlds (1953) 4K UHD, When Worlds Collide Blu-ray, 8 photo cards, 5 art cards and 2 magnets. Product Features Commentary by Actors Ann Robinson and Gene Barry Commentary by Film Director Joe Dante, Film Historian Bob Burns, and Bill Warren, author of Keep Watching The Skies ! The Sky Is Falling: Making The War of the Worlds H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction The Mercury Theatre On The Air presents The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast Original Theatrical Trailer

• The Black Shield of Falworth | Blu Ray | (21/09/2009) from £18.99   |  Saving you £-7.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  In one of his earliest and most dashing performances a young Tony Curtis pursues his real-life bride Janet Leigh while defending the British throne in this swashbuckling saga filled with jousts jests and medieval super heroics. The setting is England in the reign of King Henry IV Miles (Curtis) is a headstrong handsome peasant determined to learn the name of his slain father and discover his true heritage. His fiery ambition and swift sword lead him to the majestic MacWorth castle. There he must compete for both knighthood as well as the hand of the fair Lady Anne (Leigh) but her love is claimed by the evil conniving Sir Walter Blount. All the while the English throne is being challenged to the death - from sinister forces within. Soon the fate of the realm and his beloved Lady Anne will depend upon his martial skill but not before Miles must unlock the secret of his own shocking mysterious identity. With its outstanding supporting cast and dazzling set design this is truly an epic tale of which legends are made!

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  Edmund O'Brian - DOA

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  Charlton Heston plays Colt Saunders a Civil War vet returning home after years spent on the battlefield but once he reaches his ranches faces many challenges. Whilst his new bride is desperately attempting to hide her wild past they are also being pursued by a ruthless and corrupt government intent on keeping Colt's land for themselves.

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  War Of The Worlds H.G. Wells' chilling novel of a Martian invasion of Earth becomes even more frightening in this 1952 film adaptation that's widely regarded as one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time. An Oscar winner for Best Special Effects The War Of The Worlds delivers eye-popping thrills laser-hot action and unrelenting edge-of-your-seat suspense. No one who has seen the film's depiction of the swan-shaped Martian machines - ticking and hissing menacingly as they cut their path of destruction - will ever forget their ominous impact! When Worlds Collide In this Oscar-winning science fiction movie from producer George Pal an impending collison with a runaway star signals the destruction of Earth! The government refuses to listen to scientists but private industrialists finance the building of a spaceship which will carry a limited number of people to another planet to begin a new civilisation. As doomsday approaches they race against time and the panic of those who will be left behind. The potential pulverising impact of the collision the massive tidal waves and devastating earthquakes and the final cosmic smashup make a chilling panorama of disaster. The balance between human and planetary drama is excellently maintained as When Worlds Collide builds to its fascinating unforgettable climax.

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  A real-estate salesman is given a lethal slow-acting poison by mistake in a misdirected murder attempt. He then begins a desperate search for the person responsible for his impending demise.

• It Had To Be You | DVD | (18/09/2006) from £15.36   |  Saving you £-2.37 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Ginger Rogers stars as a complicated young woman who has left three grooms standing at the altar and is ready to do it again! That is until handsome Johnny (Cornel Wilde) appears just in time hoping to change her ways forever....

• Charlton Heston Collection - The Greatest Show On Earth/The Ten Commandments/Will Penny/The Naked Jungle/Three Violent People | DVD | (27/07/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Titles Comprise: The Greatest Show On Earth: Charlton Heston stars as Brad Braden the beloved circus manager who runs a tight ship with integrity and a big heart. In an effort to bring in enough money to guarantee a full tour Brad hires the Great Sebastian (Cornel Wilde) a daredevil trapeze star to replace his girlfriend Holly (Betty Hutton) a beautiful and talented trapeze artist who had been promised the coveted centre-ring spot. Sebastian a suave ladies' man instantly takes a liking to Holly despite their jealous rivalry. Holly and Sebastian carry on their feud high in the air with an audience watching performing a dangerous show of one-upmanship. While the two duel in the air sparks fly on the ground and Brad is too busy running the grand show to notice. The Ten Commandments: For sheer pageantry and spectacle few motion pictures can claim to equal the splendour of Cecil B. DeMille''s 1956 remake of his epic The Ten Commandments which follows the life story of Moses played to perfection by Charlton Heston. Nina Foch is Bithiah the Princess who rescues Moses and Yul Brynner is Rameses. The film also features a rare appearance by director Cecil B. DeMille. Will Penny: He's out of work out of money and staked out to die in the desert by a gang of ruthless outlaws. Moments before death Will Penny (Charlton Heston) is taken in by a beautiful young woman named Catherine (Joan Hackett) who is heading west with her young son to join her husband. As Catherine nurses Will back to health he catches a glimpse of a lifestyle he's never known. Suddenly Will has two more problems to deal with: he's madly in love with another man's wife and the outlaw gang is on its way back to finish him off... The Naked Jungle: Charlton Heston is the powerful brooding owner of a plantation in the wild and treacherous South American jungle. Eleanor Parker is his charming American mail-order bride. But Heston is wary of the beautiful and talented Parker and wonders why she would leave America for the rigours of jungle life. They're both threatened by the advance of billions of relentless killer ants who are making their way across the jungle cutting a path of creeping horror 20 miles long and 2 miles wide... Three Violent People: Charlton Heston plays Colt Saunders a Civil War vet returning home after years spent on the battlefield but once he reaches his ranches faces many challenges. Whilst his new bride is desperately attempting to hide her wild past they are also being pursued by a ruthless and corrupt government intent on keeping Colt's land for themselves.

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  Titles Comprise: The 300 Spartans:Released just a few years before a similar British film Zulu this 1962 English gladiator film depicts the tiny army of Sparta and their efforts to stave off an attack by Persian forces which greatly outnumbered the Spartans. Led by King Leonidis (Richard Egan) the Spartans army consisted primarily of a security force who guarded the palace. This rousing gladiator epic boasts an incredible cast including Diane Baker Ralph Rich