Drama

• The Angry Silence | DVD | (25/06/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Guy Green's film represented the beginning of a lack of solidarity in unions as Tom Curtis (Richard Attenborough) with wife Anna (Pier Angeli) expecting a child refuses to join an unofficial strike in his machine shop and becomes the victim of assaults both mental and physical. Acclaimed as one of the most moving and powerful films ever made in Britain The Angry Silence won unprecedented acclaim. Within a week of its opening it had become the most talked-about film in the country

• Return | DVD | (06/08/2012) from £13.48   |  Saving you £1.51 (11.20%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A thoughtful consideration of American life during wartime that avoids polemical analysis in favour of presenting a touching human story with credible integrity.

• Le Bossu | DVD | (26/01/2004) from £9.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (100.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Court of Louis XIV a story of intrigue assassination and revenge. The first and most famous version of Paul Feval's classic swashbuckling novel. One of the all time great sword fighting spectacles a great cast and terriffic performances all come together to create an epic tale of the cut an thrust of revenge and honour.

• The Execution | DVD | (18/12/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  A Group of holocaust survivors recognise a local restaurant owner as the Nazi doctor who tortured them as girls. To their horror he has already been tried for his crimes and served only a few years. They therefore decide to perform their own execution.

• Police Dog (1955) | DVD | (10/09/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  When a night patrol in Kentish Town, London ends in his beat partner being shot dead by the burglar they're chasing, PC Frank Mason vows to bring the killer to justice - and soon he has a new partner to help him with his quest: Rex, a seemingly untamable Alsatian, whose owners offer him for training as a police dog. Rex quickly proves himself a born police dog and, as his handler, Frank moves his loyal new friend into his lodgings. It's not long before the girl he hopes to marry (his landla...

• The Silent Force | DVD | (08/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The sole survivor of an elite federal force aims to get even with an Asian crime lord who assassinated his team.

• Drunken Monkey | DVD | (28/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In 1930s China a young girl is trained in the ways of drunken monkey fighting. Inspired by Jackie Chan's 'Drunken Master' movies this is the first true Hong Kong Kung Fu movie of the new millennium; a classic in the making!

• Muhammad Ali: King Of The World | DVD | (23/07/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The True Story of the Greatest Boxer of His Time. He called himself 'The Greatest' - and it was a title he merited. Muhammad Ali was quite simply the greatest boxer of the twentieth century. This film traces his meteoric rise to fame climaxing in his crucial 1964 title fight against Sonny Liston. A compelling true-life drama.

• Challenger | DVD | (01/05/2006) from £17.98   |  Saving you £-13.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  As the world awaited what should have been a routine lift-off for the space shuttle CHALLENGER unattended complications with equipment turned the mission into a ticking time-bomb. Adding to the excitement of the mission was the presence of Christa McAuliffe a small-town school teacher chosen from hundreds of candidates to teach the first lesson in space.This compelling account based on the true story of the tragic space shuttle disaster offers a poignant look into the lives of each of the seven Challenger crew members during the months leading up to the launch. Not only devoted astronauts these heroic seven were also devoted mothers fathers husbands and wives. But during these moments we witness bewildering corporate inability to resolve an issue before it becomes a catastrophe of the highest order in the loss of human life... the entire Challenger crew. Excitement frustration and grief unfold as the true story of the space shuttle disaster is revealed.

• Greatest Ever Heroic Movies Collection | DVD | (27/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £34.99

  This Box Set contains the following films: Gladiator: The great Roman General Maximus (Russell Crowe) has once again led the legions to victory on the battlefield. The war won Maximus dreams of home wanting only to return to his wife and son; however the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) has one more duty for the general - to assume the mantle of his power. Jealous of Maximus' favor with the emperor the heir to the throne Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) orders his execution - and that of his family. Barely escaping death Maximus is forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator in the arena where his fame grows. Now he has come to Rome intent on avenging the murder of his wife and son by killing the new emperor; Commodus.... In The Name Of The Father: The true-life saga of Gerry Conlon. A petty thief in strife torn '70s Belfast Gerry's main interests are getting drunk and partying much to the dismay of his quiet frail father Giuseppe (Pete Postlethwaite). When Gerry angers the IRA his father sends him to England where his antics put him in the wrong place at the wrong time. Innocent but forced to confess to an act of savage terrorism he is sentenced to life imprisonment as one of the 'Guildford Four'. An innocent Giuseppe is also arrested and while behind bars Gerry learns that his father's seeming frailty masks an unmatched inner strength and wisdom. Working with a fiercely dedicated lawyer Gerry determines to prove his innocence clear his father's name and expose the truth behind one of the most shameful legal events in recent history. Catch A Fire: A political thriller that powerfully tells the real-life story of a South African hero's journey to freedom. In the country's turbulent and divided times in the 1980s Patrick Chamusso (Derek Luke) is an oil refinery foreman and soccer coach who is apolitical - until he and his wife Precious (Bonnie Henna) are jailed. Patrick is stunned into action against the country's oppressive reigning system even as police Colonel Nic Vos (Tim Robbins) further insinuates himself into the Chamussos' lives. 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. The Shawshank Redemption: City banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) arrived at Shawshank Prison in 1947. Convicted of two brutal murders he received a double life sentence and discovers that when they send you to Shawshank State Prison for life that is exactly what they take. Within the confines of Shawshank Andy forms an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red (Morgan Freeman). He also becomes popular with the Warden and the prison's guards as Andy is able to use his banking experience to help the corrupt officials amass personal fortunes. With an extraordinary twist in the tale Andy finds that survival comes down to a simple choice: get busy living or get busy dying...

• Andaaz | DVD | (01/09/2003) from £17.98   |  Saving you £-7.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Bollywood drama. Childhood friends Raj (Akshay Kumar) and Kaajal (Lara Dutta) share a deep bond which becomes stronger throughout the years. Raj harbours a secret passion for Kaajal and decides to ask her to marry him however he realises that he is too late and Kaajal agrees to marry Karan (Aman Verma). Broken hearted Raj leaves for South Africa...

• Caged Women | DVD | (17/09/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Hidden deep in the remote South America jungle is a place of hideous terror. Surrounded by deadly impenetrable swampland stands a dark and desolate castle - a prison of depravity run for the twisted tastes of rich aristocrats. It is a place of misery and despair where beautiful young women are held captive as helpless sexual play-things for their masters. All the mercy of brutal guards the enslaved inmates can only wait in dread for their turn to be used as 'sport' in a series of vile rituals - the most feared of which is the terrifying jungle 'hunt'. The women find comfort in each other's hearts and bodies as their passion for sex is enhanced within the prison walls. When Janet a pretty American tourist is arrested and framed for a crime she never committed she soon falls victim to the prison's evil superintendent. Frightened alone and seemingly without hope of rescue Janet's horrific nightmare is only just the beginning...

• Crush | DVD | (21/08/2006) from £6.98   |  Saving you £13.01 (186.39%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Alison Maclean's Crush is a powerful psychological thriller with shades of The Last Seduction. It's an impressive debut feature which echoes other darkly examples of New Zealand's Cinema of Unease such as Jane Campion's debut Sweetie and Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures. A wreckless car journey leads to a near-fatal crash. Lane who was driving escapes but deserts Christina who's trapped in the wreckage. Since they were heading to interview novelist C

• Satte Pe Satta | DVD | (13/12/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Ravi is the eldest of a wild clan of seven brothers each named after a day of the week who collectively run a farm. Ravi marries the nurse Indu. Her arrival into their lives leads to a disciplining of the entire family. The remaining brothers in turn fall for each of the six companions of the heiress Seema. In order to usurp her wealth Seema's guardian Ranjit Singh hires the notorious Babu to kill her. The villains kidnap Ravi allowing Babu to impersonate him in order to assassin

• Taggerz | DVD | (23/05/2005) from £11.99   |  Saving you £-2.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Taggerz is 1Xtra's first animated drama. It follows the lives of the Ruffneck Crew a group of graffiti artists dealing with the everyday issues of life at street level. When your crew is your family you better hope they've got your back... The Ruffneck graffiti crew are desperate to make their name on the street. But when spin their founder gets the chance to try out as a DJ for a radio station it looks like he might abandon the crew. His girlfriend Elizabeth also has ambitio

• Heart Of Fire | DVD | (18/01/2010) from £8.07   |  Saving you £7.92 (49.50%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Luigi Falorni directs this drama based on the true story of a young female soldier who grows up in the midst of the Eritrean civil war. Despite Eritrea's ongoing war of independence against Ethiopia Awet (Letekidan Micael) has hitherto had a peaceful childhood in an orphanage run by Italian nuns. One day Awet finds out that her father a freedom fighter is still alive. He removes Awet and her sister Freweyini (Solomie Micael) from the orphanage and offers their services to the Eritrean liberation army where they come face to face with brutality fanaticism and death.

• Dark side of the Sun | DVD | (05/11/2007) from £5.55   |  Saving you £0.44 (7.93%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In his first starring role Brad Pitt plays a man who finds love and learns life lessons while travelling in search of a cure for a rare skin disease which will kill him if exposed to the sun.

• Papillon / Midnight Express / Missing | DVD | (03/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Papillon (Dir. Franklin J. Schaffner 1973): They called him Papillon meaning butterfly. If only he had wings to go with the name. Unable to fly Henri Charriere virtually willed himself free. He persisted until he did the impossible: escape Devil's Island. Based on Charriere's bestseller and shot in Spain and Jamaica Franklin J. Schaffner's film of Papillon united two stars at key career junctions. After a decade of fine work in The Great Escape The Sand Pebbles and Bullitt Steve McQueen found in Charriere another ideal tough-guy role. Coming off The Graduate Midnight Cowboy and Little Big Man Dustin Hoffman again distinguished himself as Dega Charriere's scruffy friend. Midnight Express (Dir. Alan Parker 1973): Brad Davis and John Hurt star in this riveting true story of a young American's nightmarish experiences in a Turkish prison and his unforgettable journey to freedom. Busted for attempting to smuggle hashish out of Istanbul American College student Billy Hayes (Davis) is thrown into the city's most brutal jail. After suffering through four years of sadistic torture and inhuman conditions Billy is about to be released when his parole is denied. Only his inner courage and the support of a fellow inmate (Hurt) give him the strength to catch the Midnight Express (prison code for escape). Missing (Dir. Costa Gavras 1982): Director Constantin Costa-Gavras made his English-language film debut with this political thriller based on a true story. Although the nation depicted is never named directly the action clearly takes place in Chile after the military coup. Missing centers around the disappearance of Charles Horman (John Shea) an American expatriate who lives with his wife Beth (Sissy Spacek) in South America. One night armed soldiers enter their home and drag him away. In desperation Beth decides to contact Charles's father Ed (Jack Lemon) and ask for help. In contrast to his left-wing daughter-in-law Ed is staunchly patriotic. But as he gets the runaround from both American and Chilean officials Ed receives a cold hard lesson in political reality... and learns some ugly truths about US involvement in Latin America.

• Breathless | DVD | (22/03/2010) from £17.40   |  Saving you £-1.41 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Breathless

• The Lovejoy Collection - Vol. 16 | DVD | (18/07/2005) from £4.98   |  Saving you £8.01 (160.84%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Three more episodes from the rogue antiques dealer and his associates. Episodes comprise: 1. Taking The Pledge 2. Dainty Dish 3. Lovejoy Loses It