In a small village, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke) investigate several mysterious deaths that may be the work of a vampire. The villagers suspect their newest resident, John Stockton, whose ancestors were burned there as vampires 100 years ago. A student of occult rit... |
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In a small village, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke) investigate several mysterious deaths that may be the work of a vampire. The villagers suspect their newest resident, John Stockton, whose ancestors were burned there as vampires 100 years ago. A student of occult ritual, Stockton certainly seems a prime suspect, but even Holmes can't quite believe his own eyes. |
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John Thaw stars as the cerebral Inspector Morse in this episode of the popular British TV series that has Morse investigating the death of a clergywoman who was about to make history as the first female chaplain at Oxford's St. Saviour's College. Meanwhile, Morse's well-ordered life could be turned upside down if he follows through on the romantic inclinations he's developing toward a female cleric. |
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John Thaw stars as the cerebral Inspector Morse in this episode of the popular British TV series that has Morse investigating the death of a clergywoman who was about to make history as the first female chaplain at Oxford's St. Saviour's College. Meanwhile, Morse's well-ordered life could be turned upside down if he follows through on the romantic inclinations he's developing toward a female cleric. |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "The Tale of the Turbot" and "Home Fires." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Seize the Day" and "The Horse May Talk." |
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Five years after her worm of a husband ditches her for a younger woman, meek, middle-aged housewife Bridget Mayor decides that it's time to get in touch with her long-neglected emotions and make the most of her life, even if it means behaving badly. |
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Five years after her worm of a husband ditches her for a younger woman, meek, middle-aged housewife Bridget Mayor decides that it's time to get in touch with her long-neglected emotions and make the most of her life, even if it means behaving badly. |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "The Tale of the Turbot" and "Home Fires." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Seize the Day" and "The Horse May Talk." |
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Five years after her divorce, Bridget is living in a small flat and seeking to improve her life by participating in a variety of activities. |
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When her worm of a husband ditches her for a younger woman (Joely Richardson), middle-aged Bridget Mayor (Judi Dench) decides that it's high time to go out and kick up her heels in this BBC miniseries based on a novel by Catherine Heath. Throwing British decorum to the wind, the newly divorced Bridget thoroughly scandalizes kith and kin as she flouts societal convention and age-old double standards. |
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Bridget finds herself increasingly attracted to the considerably younger Giles, who proposes they move to San Diego. |
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Phyllida's home life is disrupted when Giles's crotchety grandfather Herbert is unceremoniously dumped on their doorstep. |
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Mark desperately tries to find someone who can convince Bridget to return to her own home, while at the same time she and Rebecca begin to bond. |
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In the fifth season of the hugely popular television series, barrister Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) makes room at home for his colleague, Claude Erskine-Brown (Julian Curry), who gets kicked out of his house. Later in the season, Erskine-Brown heads the prosecution while Rumpole defends his clergyman nephew ag... |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Bubble Reputation," "Rumpole and the Barrow Boy" and "Rumpole and the Age of Miracles." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Tap End," "Rumpole and Portia" and "Rumpole and the Quality of Life." |
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In the fifth season of the hugely popular television series, barrister Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) makes room at home for his colleague, Claude Erskine-Brown (Julian Curry), who gets kicked out of his house. Later in the season, Erskine-Brown heads the prosecution while Rumpole defends his clergyman nephew against adultery charges in ecclesiastical court. Watch for young Elizabeth Hurley's appearance in "Rumpole and the Barrow Boy." |
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In the fifth season of the hugely popular television series, barrister Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) makes room at home for his colleague, Claude Erskine-Brown (Julian Curry), who gets kicked out of his house. Later in the season, Erskine-Brown heads the prosecution while Rumpole defends his clergyman nephew against adultery charges in ecclesiastical court. Watch for young Elizabeth Hurley's appearance in "Rumpole and the Barrow Boy." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Bubble Reputation," "Rumpole and the Barrow Boy" and "Rumpole and the Age of Miracles." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Tap End," "Rumpole and Portia" and "Rumpole and the Quality of Life." |
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In these six episodes from Season 4, wine-loving barrister Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) defends a man against liquor-theft charges and an elderly woman against spy charges. He also takes on left-wing activist Liz Probert (Samantha Bond) as his pupil. But will he finally gets kicked out of the house by his pushy wife, Hilda (Marion Mathie)? The series is written by barrister-playwright John Mortimer. |
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In these six episodes from Season 4, wine-loving barrister Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) defends a man against liquor-theft charges and an elderly woman against spy charges. He also takes on left-wing activist Liz Probert (Samantha Bond) as his pupil. But will he finally gets kicked out of the house by his pushy wife, Hilda (Marion Mathie)? The series is written by barrister-playwright John Mortimer. |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Old, Old Story," "Rumpole and the Blind Tasting" and "Rumpole and the Official Secret." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Judge's Elbow," "Rumpole and the Bright Seraphim" and "Rumpole's Last Case." |
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In these six episodes from Season 4, wine-loving barrister Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) defends a man against liquor-theft charges and an elderly woman against spy charges. He also takes on left-wing activist Liz Probert (Samantha Bond) as his pupil. But will he finally gets kicked out of the house by his pushy... |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Old, Old Story," "Rumpole and the Blind Tasting" and "Rumpole and the Official Secret." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Judge's Elbow," "Rumpole and the Bright Seraphim" and "Rumpole's Last Case." |
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When Mrs McGillicuddy witnesses a murder on a passing train, the absence of a body leads no-one to believe her. Except Miss Marple. Co-starring Maurice Denham, Jean Boht, Joanna David. |
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When feisty New York City writer Helene Hanff (Anne Bancroft) mails a note to a small London bookshop asking for some rare English classics, reserved bookseller Frank Doel (Anthony Hopkins) answers her request, beginning a touching and humorous correspondence. Across two continents and over the course of 20 years, Frank and Helene come to rely on the extraordinary friendship stemming from their intimate missives. Judi Dench also stars. |
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After a lifetime in the spotlight, Lady Slane (Wendy Hiller), the 85-year-old wife of a recently deceased politician, is allowed to shed her public persona and retreat to a cottage in the Hampstead countryside. But rediscovering her identity is no easy task with meddlesome family members constantly questioning her propriety. Adapted from Vita Sackville-West's classic novel, this acclaimed Masterpiece Theatre production was nominated for four B... |
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When feisty New York City writer Helene Hanff (Anne Bancroft) mails a note to a small London bookshop asking for some rare English classics, reserved bookseller Frank Doel (Anthony Hopkins) answers her request, beginning a touching and humorous correspondence. Across two continents and over the course o... |
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After a lifetime in the spotlight, Lady Slane (Wendy Hiller), the 85-year-old wife of a recently deceased politician, is allowed to shed her public persona and retreat to a cottage in the Hampstead countryside. But rediscovering her identity is no easy task with meddlesome family members constantly questioning her propriety. Adapted from Vita Sackville-West's classic novel, th... |
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British novelist P.D. James hit a goldmine when she penned a series of best-selling whodunits starring Scotland Yard commander Adam Dalgliesh, who is back and investigating more mysterious deaths in this miniseries based on James's novel. Three murders and two suicides plague Toynton Grange, where the indefatigable Dalgliesh is enjoying a vacation, and he will not rest until the mysteries are solved. |
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This disc contains the first half of the feature. |
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This disc contains the conclusion of the feature as well as bonus material |
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The Doctor (Colin Baker) seeks to exile himself on the asteroid Titan 3 but instead encounters brainy twins Romulus and Remus, who've been kidnapped by the devious Prof. Edgeworth (Maurice Denham) as part of a plan hatched by alien slug Mestor (Edwin Richfield). Also crash-landing on Titan 3 is Lt. Hugo Lang (Kevin McNally), who's been dispatched from Earth to rescue the twins -- but first must be rescued himself. |
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The Doctor (Colin Baker) seeks to exile himself on the asteroid Titan 3 but instead encounters brainy twins Romulus and Remus, who've been kidnapped by the devious Prof. Edgeworth (Maurice Denham) as part of a plan hatched by alien slug Mestor ( |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Genuine Article," "Rumpole and the Golden Thread" and "Rumpole and the Old Boy Net." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Female of the Species," "Rumpole and the Sporting Life" and "Rumpole and the Last Resort." |
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Barrister and playwright John Mortimer's most celebrated creation, Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern), returns for a third season of the popular series. This time around, Rumpole flies to Naranga in Africa to defend a former student (Olu Jacobs) a... |
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Barrister and playwright John Mortimer's most celebrated creation, Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern), returns for a third season of the popular series. This time around, Rumpole flies to Naranga in Africa to defend a former student (Olu Jacobs) accused of murder. This season also marks the debut of law pupil Fiona Allways (Rosalyn Landor). Future Oscar nominee Brenda Blethyn appears in "Rumpole and the Genuine Article." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Genuine Article," "Rumpole and the Golden Thread" and "Rumpole and the Old Boy Net." |
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Barrister and playwright John Mortimer's most celebrated creation, Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern), returns for a third season of the popular series. This time around, Rumpole flies to Naranga in Africa to defend a former student (Olu Jacobs) accused of murder. This season also marks the debut of law pupil Fiona Allways (Rosalyn Landor). Future Oscar nominee Brenda Blethyn appears in "Rumpole and the Genuine Article." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Rumpole and the Female of the Species," "Rumpole and the Sporting Life" and "Rumpole and the Last Resort." |
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In director Krzysztof Zanussi's biopic of Pope John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla (Cezary Morawski) survives the brutal Nazi regime and World War II to become, at age 58, the youngest pontiff since Pope Pius IX and the first-ever Polish pope. A love of sports and acting soon gives way to a different calling, as Wojtyla's humanity leads him to head the powerful Roman Catholic Church. Sam Neill and Christopher Cazenove star. |
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Edward, the Prince of Wales, becomes smitten with Wallis Simpson. |
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This engrossing miniseries mines the drama behind one of the 20th century's biggest events: the 1936 abdication of the throne by King Edward VIII (Edward Fox) to marry the woman he loves, American divorcée Wallis Simpson (Cynthia Harris). |
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This engrossing miniseries mines the drama behind one of the 20th century's biggest events: the 1936 abdication of the throne by King Edward VIII (Edward Fox) to marry the woman he loves, American divorcée Wallis Simpson (Cynthia Harris). His momentous decision caused a scandalous uproar heard throug... |
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This disc includes the following episodes (1-4): "The Little Prince," "Venus at the Prow," "The New King" and "The Divorce." |
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This disc includes the following episodes (5-7): "The Decision," "Proposals" and "The Abdication." Extras include the bonus feature "Wallis Simpson" from A&E's award-winning Biography series. |
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This disc includes the following episodes (1-4): "The Little Prince," "Venus at the Prow," "The New King" and "The Divorce." |
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This disc includes the following episodes (5-7): "The Decision," "Proposals" and "The Abdication." Extras include the bonus feature "Wallis Simpson" from A&E's award-winning Biography series. |
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This engrossing miniseries mines the drama behind one of the 20th century's biggest events: the 1936 abdication of the throne by King Edward VIII (Edward Fox) to marry the woman he loves, American divorcée Wallis Simpson (Cynthia Harris). |
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At the risk of losing his crown and being exiled from his home country for life, Edward issues an ultimatum. |
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The Cabinet is firmly against the marriage between Edward and Wallis, but a possible solution is found. |
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With the silence of the press about to break, Edward is forced to tell the royal family about his intention to marry Wallis. |
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In the wake of his father's death, Edward is knighted King and becomes frustrated with his new duties since they keep him away from Wallis. |
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The King's private secretary, Maj. Hardinge, meets with Edward to discuss the relationship with Wallis. |
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Rumors swirl as Edward and Wallis's relationship crosses the boundary between friendship and love. |
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This engrossing miniseries mines the drama behind one of the 20th century's biggest events: the 1936 abdication of the throne by King Edward VIII (Edward Fox) to marry the woman he loves, American divorcée Wallis Simpson (Cynthia Harris). His momentous decision caused a scandalous uproar heard throughout the world and much heated debate in his native England. Peggy Ashcroft, Marius Goring and Nigel Hawthorne co-star. |
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This engrossing miniseries mines the drama behind one of the 20th century's biggest events: the 1936 abdication of the throne by King Edward VIII (Edward Fox) to marry the woman he loves, American divorcée Wallis Simpson (Cynthia Harris). His momentous decision caused a scandalous uproar heard throughout the world and much heated debate in his native England. Peggy Ashcroft, Marius Goring and Nigel Hawthorne co-star. |
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Hard-drinking Irish American adventurer Col. Flynn O'Flynn (Lee Marvin) teams up with English poacher Sebastian Oldsmith (Roger Moore) to sink a German battleship that's docked on the African coastline, just waiting to be launched into combat. ... |
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Hard-drinking Irish American adventurer Col. Flynn O'Flynn (Lee Marvin) teams up with English poacher Sebastian Oldsmith (Roger Moore) to sink a German battleship that's docked on the African coastline, just waiting to be launched into combat. Barbara Parkins and Ian Holm co-star in this World War I-era action-adventure based on Wilbur Smith's novel by the same name, a story inspired by actual events. |
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Part of the American Film Theatre series, Luther stars Stacy Keach as Martin Luther, a German religious leader who challenges the Roman Catholic Church and subsequently heads up the Reformation movement. Based on John Osborne's play, the story follows Luther from his beginnings as a neophyte within the religious world to his struggle deciding between the theories that shaped his beliefs and a defiant quest for verity. |
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Part of the American Film Theatre series, Luther stars Stacy Keach as Martin Luther, a German religious leader who challenges the Roman Catholic Church and subsequently heads up the Reformation movement. Based on John Osborne's play, the story follows Luther from his beginnings as a neophyte within the religious world to his struggle deciding between the theories that shaped hi... |
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A French paramilitary group disgusted with Pres. Charles de Gaulle's decision to free French Algeria plans De Gaulle's assassination in this taut political thriller, based on Frederick Forsyth's novel. To carry out their task, the group hires a British hit man known only as "The Jackal" (Edward Fox). But soon the plan is uncovered by French police, who send investigator Lebel (<... |
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A French paramilitary group disgusted with Pres. Charles de Gaulle's decision to free French Algeria plans De Gaulle's assassination in this taut political thriller, based on Frederick Forsyth's novel. To carry out their task, the group hires a British hit man known only as "The Jackal" (Edward Fox). But soon the plan is uncovered by French police, who send investigator Lebel (Michel Lonsdale) to sniff out the Jackal's trail. |
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This Hammer Productions cult classic stars Ingrid Pitt as Elisabeth, a countess who discovers that the blood of young virgins can restore her fading beauty. Her twisted lover, Captain Dobi (Nigel Green), is happy to keep her in supply. But soon, the town begins to miss its nubile residents, and Dobi becomes e... |
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In director John Schlesinger's intriguing character study, a thorny love triangle develops as lonely divorcée Alexandra Greville and well-to-do physician Daniel Hirsh compete for the sexual favors of a handsome young sculptor. |
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In director John Schlesinger's intriguing character study, a thorny love triangle develops as lonely divorcée Alexandra Greville and well-to-do physician Daniel Hirsh compete for the sexual favors of a handsome young sculptor. |
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This Hammer Productions cult classic stars Ingrid Pitt as Elisabeth, a countess who discovers that the blood of young virgins can restore her fading beauty. Her twisted lover, Captain Dobi (Nigel Green), is happy to keep her in supply. But soon, the town begins to miss its nubile residents, and Dobi becomes enraged when he learns that Elisabeth has been posing as her own daughter in order to seduce a younger man. |
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Sisters Yvette (Joanna Shimkus) and Lucille (Harriet Harper) have led sheltered lives, schooled in the provinces and now home at the rectory with their widower father. It's not surprising, then, that when Yvette catches sight of a handsome gypsy (Franco Nero), she falls hard -- and her family objects. Despite the disapproval of family and townsfolk, young Yvette pursues the forbidden fruit. Finally, fate intervenes. |
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Sisters Yvette (Joanna Shimkus) and Lucille (Harriet Harper) have led sheltered lives, schooled in the provinces and now home at the rectory with their widower father. It's not surprising, then, that when Yvette catches sight of a handsome gypsy ( |
Despite being haunted by past missions in which many of his men perished, Maj. James Wilson (Lloyd Bridges) sets out with his top-notch team of commandos to destroy a prized Nazi stronghold on the coast of France. Assigned to the same task are a crew of British seamen and their captain (Andrew Keir) -- who's ho... |
Despite being haunted by past missions in which many of his men perished, Maj. James Wilson (Lloyd Bridges) sets out with his top-notch team of commandos to destroy a prized Nazi stronghold on the coast of France. Assigned to the same task are a crew of British seamen and their captain (Andrew Keir) -- who's holding a grudge against the maverick Wilson. Will bad blood and the overwhelming odds doom the Allies and their operation? |
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Ready to quit the spy game, secret agent Jonas Wilde (Richard Johnson) agrees to one last job, but in the process he learns of a mysterious traitor within his agency's ranks. As his colleagues turn up dead, Jonas searches for the elusive root of this mayhem. Rather than rely on pistols and nifty gadgets like other licensed-to-kill characters, this suave spy defeats his enemies with the use of his bare hands. |
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Ready to quit the spy game, secret agent Jonas Wilde (Richard Johnson) agrees to one last job, but in the process he learns of a mysterious traitor within his agency's ranks. As his colleagues turn up dead, Jonas searches for the elusive root of this mayhem. Rather than rely on pistols and nifty gadgets like other licensed-to-kill characters, this suave spy defeats his ene... |
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A mysterious object lands outside London, and Jack Costain (John Saxon) is sent to investigate. He discovers a strange, white ball, which he takes back to his lab. Soon, odd things begin to happen -- first at the lab and then in greater London. When London women begin to vanish, Jack works with the police to discover what's happening. They soon learn that the same being is behind both the ball and the disappearances. |
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A mysterious object lands outside London, and Jack Costain (John Saxon) is sent to investigate. He discovers a strange, white ball, which he takes back to his lab. Soon, odd things begin to happen -- first at the lab and then in greater London. When London women begin to vanish, Jack works with the police to discover what's happening. They soon learn that the same being is behin... |
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No one believes 10-year-old Joey (William Dix) when he claims it was the family nanny (Bette Davis), not he, who drowned his little sister. When his mother (Wendy Craig) and his aunt ( |
No one believes 10-year-old Joey (William Dix) when he claims it was the family nanny (Bette Davis), not he, who drowned his little sister. When his mother (Wendy Craig) and his aunt (Jill Bennett) suddenly turn up dead, the blame falls on him again. Only a kind neighbor (Pamela Franklin) believes Joey's story, but even with her help, he may not be able to prove his innocence before he becomes the nanny's next victim. |
Maj. Ferris (William Holden) put World War II in the past by becoming a prosperous Malaysian plantation owner -- until his old Army buddy, Ng (Tetsurô Tanba), drags him into a new conflict. Ng has ties to Communist rebels who want to overthrow the British, with backing from Moscow. The authorities soon link Ferris to Ng and arrest the retired soldier's girlfriend, forcing him to take sides in a clash he had hoped to avoid. |
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Maj. Ferris (William Holden) put World War II in the past by becoming a prosperous Malaysian plantation owner -- until his old Army buddy, Ng (Tetsurô Tanba), drags him into a new conflict. Ng has ties to Communist rebels who want to overthrow the British, with backing from Moscow. The authorities... |
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In this neat twist on Mutiny on the Bounty, Royal Navy Capt. Crawford (Alec Guinness) crosses swords on the high seas with his brutish first mate (Dirk Bogarde). Dispatched to the Mediterranean to escort merchant ships to Britain, Crawford must battle Napoleon's fleet while trying to keep his crew intact -- an... |
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Rediscover the mythical, musical phantom in the first film of this Hammer Studios double feature. Herbert Lom plays the ghostly figure with deep pathos, filled with rage as his art is stolen by a greedy royal (Michael Gough). His revenge: to haunt the opera house where his music is played and where he meets a ... |
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In this neat twist on Mutiny on the Bounty, Royal Navy Capt. Crawford (Alec Guinness) crosses swords on the high seas with his brutish first mate (Dirk Bogarde). Dispatched to the Mediterranean to escort merchant ships to Britain, Crawford must battle Napoleon's fleet while trying to keep his crew intact -- and preventing them from making Bogarde walk the plank. |
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Rediscover the mythical, musical phantom in the first film of this Hammer Studios double feature. Herbert Lom plays the ghostly figure with deep pathos, filled with rage as his art is stolen by a greedy royal (Michael Gough). His revenge: to haunt the opera house where his music is played and where he meets a beautiful and talented singer. Paranoiac stars Oliver Reed as a man who loses his grip on sanity in his thirst for power. |
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Peter Sellers stars in this comedic caper as criminal mastermind Dodger Lane, who, while serving the last couple weeks of a prison sentence, hatches a plan for the perfect robbery with his two cellmates. With the help of a bogus clergyman named Soapy Stevens, the trio plan to skip out prison, steal a maharajah's jewels and sneak back behind bars just before they're due to be ... |
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Kenneth More, Dana Wynter and Carl Mohner star in this 1960 drama about the heroic efforts of the British Royal Intelligence to stop the Bismarck, a German battleship launched in 1941 to cut off supplies to Great Britain and invade the country. Director Lewis Gilbert combines actual war footage and a roller-coaster plot to deliver an unforgettable document of world history. |
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Kenneth More, Dana Wynter and Carl Mohner star in this 1960 drama about the heroic efforts of the British Royal Intelligence to stop the Bismarck, a German battleship launched in 1941 to cut off supplies to Great Britain and invade the count... |
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Peter Sellers stars in this comedic caper as criminal mastermind Dodger Lane, who, while serving the last couple weeks of a prison sentence, hatches a plan for the perfect robbery with his two cellmates. With the help of a bogus clergyman named Soapy Stevens, the trio plan to skip out prison, steal a maharajah's jewels and sneak back behind bars just before they're due to be released. Easier said than done! |
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Inspired by Cold War paranoia, author Graham Greene penned this cynical comedy directed by Carol Reed about vacuum cleaner salesman Jim Wormold (Alec Guinness), whose territory happens to be pre-revolutionary Cuba. Approached by an undercover intelligence agent (Noel Coward), Jim unwittingly agrees to provide espionage services to the British government. This hilarious political farce earned a Golden Globe Best Comedy nomination in 1960. |
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Inspired by Cold War paranoia, author Graham Greene penned this cynical comedy directed by Carol Reed about vacuum cleaner salesman Jim Wormold (Alec Guinness), whose territory happens to be pre-revolutionary Cuba. Approached by an undercover intelligence agent ( |
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Double your pleasure with this dual dose of classic horror: Both the original British Night of the Demon and the rare, re-edited American Curse of the Demon are available on the same video. So it's twice the fun when a mild-mannered psychology professor (Dana Andrews) incurs the wrath of a whacked-out magician (Niall MacGinnis) and has to race against time to save himself from a diabolical death curse. |
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Double your pleasure with this dual dose of classic horror: Both the original British Night of the Demon and the rare, re-edited American Curse of the Demon are available on the same video. So it's twice the fun when a mild-mannered psychology professor (Dana Andrews) incurs the wrath of a whacked-out magician ( |
Glorious views of the Italian countryside and furious action combine in this thriller about ambitious racing driver Bill Fraser (Anthony Steel), who becomes embroiled in a deadly attempt by mogul Warren Ingram (James Robertson Justice) to steal blueprints to a competitor's car. Ingram's henchman... |
Glorious views of the Italian countryside and furious action combine in this thriller about ambitious racing driver Bill Fraser (Anthony Steel), who becomes embroiled in a deadly attempt by mogul Warren Ingram (James Robertson Justice) to steal blueprints to a competitor's car. Ingram's henchman, O'Donovan (Stanley Baker), murders a security guard while filching the plans, then joins Fraser's team during a Grand Prix race to the Swiss border. |
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The second film in the engaging "Doctor" series follows carefree bachelor doctor Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) as he takes to the high seas to find adventure and avoid any threat of matrimony. Unfortunately for him, the cargo vessel he boards is not femme-free. Confirmed woman-hater Capt. Hogg (James R... |
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A suicidal airman regains his lust for life in this World War II drama based on the novel by H.E. Bates. Canadian pilot Forrester (Gregory Peck) is devastated when his wife is killed in the Blitz, so he adopts a kamikaze attitude. But when he crash-lands in a remote area of Burma with two other soldiers, Forrester realizes it's up to him to save the men before the Japanese close in. Win Min Than, Bernard Lee and Maurice Denham co-star. |
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The second film in the engaging "Doctor" series follows carefree bachelor doctor Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) as he takes to the high seas to find adventure and avoid any threat of matrimony. Unfortunately for him, the cargo vessel he boards is not femme-free. Confirmed woman-hater Capt. Hogg (James Robertson Justice) is forced to accept two female passengers, including chanteuse Hélène (Brigitte Bardot), and romance aboard reaches a fever pitch. |
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A suicidal airman regains his lust for life in this World War II drama based on the novel by H.E. Bates. Canadian pilot Forrester (Gregory Peck) is devastated when his wife is killed in the Blitz, so he adopts a kamikaze attitude. But when he crash-lands in a remote area of Burma with two other soldiers, Forrester realizes it's up to him to save the men before the Japanese clo... |
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Adapted from George Orwell's bitingly black satirical novel of the same name, this full-length animated film employs farmyard animals to depict the foibles that are inherent in modern political systems. The pigs of Manor Farm stage a coup against their cruel master (they're rebelling against substandard conditions in their sty) and attempt to establish a prosperous new regime, only to learn that absolute power always corrupts -- absolutely. |
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Adapted from George Orwell's bitingly black satirical novel of the same name, this full-length animated film employs farmyard animals to depict the foibles that are inherent in modern political systems. The pigs of Manor Farm stage a coup against their cruel master (they're rebelling against substandard conditions in their sty) and attempt to establish a prosperous new regime, only to learn that absolute power always corrupts -- absolutely. |
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Through her marriage to Laurence (Michael Gough), penniless but ambitious governess Blanche (Valerie Hobson) rises to become the mistress of a vast estate. But with prodding from her headstrong lover, Philip (Stewart Granger), Blanche imprudently agrees to help murder her husband. Full of passion, tragedy and intrigue, this gothic melodrama, based on a novel by Joseph Shearing, features striking Technicolor cinematography. |
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This biting comedy-drama set in post-World War II England revolves around four people whose lives change forever when they win big in the local football pool. In the first story, a suburban family is split by quarrels over their anticipated luxuries. Other threads follow a clerk who tries to stand up to his wife, a singer who persuades her boyfriend to forge a winning ticket, and a disgruntled musician who seeks revenge on an obnoxious conductor. |
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This biting comedy-drama set in post-World War II England revolves around four people whose lives change forever when they win big in the local football pool. In the first story, a suburban family is split by quarrels over their anticipated luxuries. Other threads follow a clerk who tries to stand up to his wife, a singer who persuades her boyfriend to forge a winning ticket, and a disgruntled musician who seeks revenge on an obnoxious conductor. |
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Through her marriage to Laurence (Michael Gough), penniless but ambitious governess Blanche (Valerie Hobson) rises to become the mistress of a vast estate. But with prodding from her headstrong lover, Philip (Stewart Granger), Blanche... |