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Wilt [Special Edition]
Regularly turned down for the promotion on the grounds that his college lacks cash and he lacks drive, teacher Henry Wilt spends his evenings walking his dog and fantasising about murdering his domineering wife, Eva. Whilst incredibly drunk at a friend's party Wilt finds himself firmly locked in a passionate embrace with a life-size inflatable doll. After several desperate attempts to get rid of it, he ends the evening by dumping the doll in a convenient hole on a building site at the college. The following morning, when Eva cannot be found, Wilt's activities naturally attract the suspicion of Inspector Russell Flint of Norwich CID, who suspects foul play and believes that Mrs Wilt is now pushing up twenty tons of pre-mixed concrete.Adapted from Tom Sharpe's outrageously funny novel by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick (2.4 Children, One Foot in the Grave), Wilt is directed by Michael Tuchner (Tales of the Unexpected, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and stars Not The Nine O'Clock News/Alas Smith and Jones comedy duo Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith, supported by award-winning comedy actress Alison Steadman (Abigail's Party, The Singing Detective), Regularly turned down for the promotion on the grounds that his college lacks cash and he lacks drive, teacher Henry Wilt spends his evenings walking his dog and fantasising about murdering his domineering wife, Eva. Whilst incredibly drunk at a friend's party Wilt finds himself firmly locked in a passionate embrace with a life-size inflatable doll. After several desperate attempts to get rid of it, he ends the evening by dumping the doll in a convenient hole on a building site at the college. The following morning, when Eva cannot be found, Wilt's activities naturally attract the suspicion of Inspector Russell Flint of Norwich CID, who suspects foul play and believes that Mrs... -
Mister Jericho
Produced, written and directed by some of the mainstays behind the phenomenon that was The Avengers, Mister Jerico features John Steed himself - Patrick Macnee - in the star role, with strong support from Connie Stevens (This is Tom Jones, Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band) and Herbert Lom (the Pink Panther films, The Human Jungle). Unseen anywhere since its original transmission in 1969, Mister Jerico is a must for Avengers aficionados everywhere and is presented here in its original 1.33:1 aspect ratio.In an intricate tale of double identity and diamond theft, Dudley Jerico (Patrick Macnee) sets out to rob corrupt millionaire Victor Rosso (Herbert Lom), of his famous Gemini diamond. Rosso is obsessed with obtaining the stone's twin, and so Jerico obtains a perfect copy of the stone as part of his plan to swindle Rosso, but before he can start the con a woman from Paris called Mademoiselle Claudine (Connie Stevens) appears, claiming she has the twin Gemini diamond. Rosso knows that one of them is lying, but which one...Special Features:Herbert Lom Interview - Sunday, Sunday (12 December 1982).Image Gallery.Patrick Macnee Interview - Sunday Sunday (26 October 1986).Patrick Macnee Interview - This Morning (19 May 1997). -
Odd Man Out [Special Edition]
Outstandingly directed by the Oscar-winning Carol Reed (The Third Man, Oliver!), Odd Man Out star's James mason (Lolita, A Star is Born) as a terrorist on the run in post-war Belfast. Giving what is undeniably his finest performance, Mason gets exemplary support from both Robert Newton (The Adventures of Long John Silver) as Lukey, a crazed artist who desires to paint the death in McQueen's eyes, and Kathleen Ryan (Esther Waters) as the woman who loves him more than life itself. Taken from a digitally-restored High Definition print, Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Krasker's (The Third Man) stark and beautiful imagery has never looked more sumptuous and is ably complemented by William Alwyn's exceptional score, which continually drives the story forward to its shocking conclusion., Outstandingly directed by the Oscar-winning Carol Reed (The Third Man, Oliver!), Odd Man Out star's James mason (Lolita, A Star is Born) as a terrorist on the run in post-war Belfast. Giving what is undeniably his finest performance, Mason gets exemplary support from both Robert Newton (The Adventures of Long John Silver) as Lukey, a crazed artist who desires to paint the death in McQueen's eyes, and Kathleen Ryan (Esther Waters) as the woman who loves him more than life itself. Taken from a digitally-restored High Definition print, Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Krasker's (The Third Man) stark and beautiful imagery has never looked more sumptuous and is ably complemented by William Alwyn's exceptional score, which continually drives the story forward to its shocking conclusion.Special Features:1972 Interview with James Mason.Commemorative booklet.Extensive image gallery.Home James.Script PDF. -
The Uncanny
True terror lies in the eyes of a cat...Agitated author Wilbur Gray (Peter Crushing - Dracula, The revenge of Frankenstein, Star Wars), tries to convince his sceptical publisher Frank Richards (Ray Milland - The Lost Weekend) that his book of macabre cat stories must be published. Gray believes that the book provides unmistakable evidence that cats are absolute evil and he tries to prove his argument with three stories from his book, all the while being watched keenly by Richards' Persian cat...The Uncanny is a blood-curdling collection of horror short stories produced by Milton Subotsky, the producer of The House that Dripped Blood, Tales from the Crypt and Asylum, with cinematography from Harry Waxman (The Wicker Man, Brighton Rock). This cult horror film from 1977 not only features memorable performances from both Cushing and Miland, but this eerie tale of feline fatality also includes memorable support from co-stars including Joan Greenwood (The Importance of Being Earnest), Susan Penhaligon (Bouquet of Barbed Wire) and Donald Pleasance (Death Line).Special Features:Archive interview from 1973 with Peter Cushing.News footage of Peter Cushing's 80th birthday party. -
The Chain
Moving house - It's the biggest upheaval money can buy! Bamber (Warren Mitchell - Till Death Us Do Part, Gormenghast) is a removal expert and philosopher extraordinaire. In a fit of optimism he schedules his removal men to undertake seven different moves in one day - all of them interconnected. It may be all in a day's work for them but for the families concerned, moving house is a harrowing experience, fraught with problems. Each person has their own particular reason for moving and each has a curious affiliation to one of the seven deadly sins...Smoothly directed by Jack Gold (The Naked Civil Servant, The Medusa Touch) from a script by Jack Rosenthal (Ready When You Are Mr. McGill, Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.), The Chain is a hilarious what if story that can be appreciated by anyone who has ever moved house. Available for the first time on DVD, this film features many fine comedy performances from the likes of Denis Lawson (Yes, Minister), Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey) and Bernard Hill (Lord of the Rings)., Moving house - It's the biggest upheaval money can buy! Bamber (Warren Mitchell - Till Death Us Do Part, Gormenghast) is a removal expert and philosopher extraordinaire. In a fit of optimism he schedules his removal men to undertake seven different moves in one day - all of them interconnected. It may be all in a day's work for them but for the families concerned, moving house is a harrowing experience, fraught with problems. Each person has their own particular reason for moving and each has a curious affiliation to one of the seven deadly sins...Smoothly directed by Jack Gold (The Naked Civil Servant, The Medusa Touch) from a script by Jack Rosenthal (Ready When You Are Mr. McGill,... -
John Pilger - Documentaries That Changed The World
Released on DVD for the first time and personally chosen by John Pilger, this set brings together twelve of the acclaimed Australian film-maker and journalist's most hard-hitting and inspirational films.Recipient of multiple awards, including the UN Media Peace Prize, John Pilger is a world-renowned journalist, author and respected factual film-maker, who began his career in his native Australia, before moving to London. Drawing extensively on eye-witness testimony, Pilger has been a foreign correspondent and a front-line war reporter since 1967 and in the UK he is a regular contributor to a wide range of international broadcast and print media including the New Statesman, ITV, The Guardian and American and European newspapers.A passionate and rare critic of foreign military and economic ventures by Western governments, Pilger has been described as unique on British Television. His work makes uneasy viewing as he uncovers shocking truths about the political forces that manifest themselves worldwide; forces that many turn a blind eye to. Leaving no stone unturned he treads where many journalists fear to go.Disc One:Year Zero - The Silent Death Of Cambodia.Nicaragua - A Nation's Right To Survive.Burp! Pepsi V Coke In The Ice Cold War.Flying The Flag - Arming The World.Disc Two:Vietnam - The Quiet Mutiny.Death Of A Nation - The Timor Conspiracy.Inside Burma - Land Of Fear.Welcome To Australia.Disc Three:Paying The Price: Killing The Children Of Iraq.Palestine Is Still The Issue.Breaking The Silence: Truth And Lies In The War On Terror.Disc Four:Stealing A Nation.John Pilger At The Guardian Hay Festival 2006., Released on DVD for the first time and personally chosen by John Pilger, this set brings together twelve of the acclaimed Australian film-maker and journalist's most hard-hitting and inspirational films.Recipient of multiple awards, including the UN Media Peace Prize, John Pilger is a world-renowned journalist, author and respected factual film-maker,... -
Countess Dracula [Special Edition]
Europa medievale. La vecchia vedova amareggiata contessa Elisabeth (Ingrid Pitt - Where Eagles Dare, The Vampire Lovers), governa con una verga di ferro insieme al suo amante, il capitano Dobi (Nigel Green - Zulu, The Ipcress File). In un impeto di rabbia colpisce una delle sue cameriere e si stupisce di scoprire che, dove il sangue della cameriera le ha schizzato il viso, la pelle sottostante è diventata giovane e liscia. Massacra la ragazza e si bagna nel suo sangue, rendendosi molto più giovane. Trovando la chiave dell'eterna giovinezza costringe Dobi a rapire una serie di giovani ragazze per continuare a rifornirsi del sangue che desidera per rimanere bella...Diretto dall'esperto del genere Peter Sasdy (Taste the Blood of Dracula, Hands of the Ripper), Countess Dracula è senza dubbio uno dei film più infami e terrificanti della Hammer. Ingrid Pitt interpreta la formosa e vampirica contessa Elisabeth, una parte per la quale viene ricordata ancora oggi, ed è abilmente supportata da Nigel Green, Sandor Eles (Crossroads, Department S), Maurice Denham (Porridge, Doctor Who) e Lesley Anne-Down (Upstairs Downstairs, From Beyond The Grave).Caratteristiche speciali:50 anni di Hammer - Notizie del 1999.Intervista d'archivio da Stasera con Ingrid Pitt.Commento audio con Ingrid Pitt e gli esperti di horror Kim Newman e Stephen JoneConcezioni di omicidio: Peter e Maria.Trailer teatrale originale.Thriller: Dove c'è l'azione. -
Hands Of The Ripper [Special Edition]
Dr. John Pritchard (Eric Porter - The Foryste saga, The Belstone Fox) attends a seance held by what he expects to be a fake 'psychic'. As he leaves, a terrible scream is heard he finds a women gorily impaled on a spike and the only other person present is a girl, Anna (Angharad Rees- Poldark, Robin of sherwood).Unable to believe that Anna was capable of such an awful act, Pritchard takes her into his care but, as further horrific murders take place, it becomes obvious that the perpetrator can be no-one else but the young girl. Pritchard investigates her past and learns that she is the child of the infamous Jack the Ripper! With her true identity now uncovered, will Pritchard be able to stop her trail of slaughter?Special Features:Booklet.Image Gallery.New exclusive commentary by Angharad Rees, with horror experts Kim Newman and StTheatrical Trailer.Thriller: Once the Killing Starts, starring Angharad Rees. -
Rik Mayall Presents - The Complete Series
Zavvi - La casa della cultura popMostrando il talento e la versatilità della sua star Rik Mayall (The Young Ones, The Comic Strip Presents, Bottom), Rik Mayall Presents comprende sei episodi di umorismo oscuro distribuiti su due serie, dove interpreta ruoli diversi come un presentatore di programmi televisivi paranoico, un bugiardo incontrollabile che finge di essere un gangster e un uomo ad un appuntamento che è intrappolato in un ciclo di violenza comica crescente!Ad accrescere il mix maniacalmente meraviglioso di divertimento e caos c'è un cast stellare che comprende Amanda Donohoe, Helen Bonham Carter, Nick Hancock e Lee Evans, per citarne alcuni. Accompagnato da una scrittura di qualità e da una regia superba, questa è una commedia britannica al suo meglio. Rik è stato premiato come miglior interprete di commedie ai British Comedy Awards per i suoi diversi ruoli in questa serie di commedie oscure.Elenco degli episodi:Disco 1: Serie 1:- Micky Love.- Incontro più breve.- Regina danzante.Disco 2: Serie 2:- Il Grande.- Sporca città vecchia.- Mettendo in mostra il talento e la versatilità della sua star Rik Mayall (The Young Ones, The Comic Strip Presents, Bottom), Rik Mayall Presents comprende sei episodi di umorismo oscuro distribuiti su due serie, dove interpreta ruoli diversi come un presentatore di programmi televisivi paranoico, un bugiardo incontrollabile che finge di essere un gangster e un uomo ad un appuntamento che è intrappolato in un ciclo di violenza comica crescente!Ad accrescere il mix maniacalmente meraviglioso di divertimento e caos c'è un cast stellare che comprende Amanda Donohoe, Helen Bonham Carter, Nick Hancock e Lee Evans, per citarne alcuni. Accompagnato da una scrittura di qualità e da una regia superba, questa è una commedia britannica al suo meglio. Rik è stato premiato come miglior interprete di commedie ai British Comedy Awards per i suoi diversi ruoli... -
Please Sir - The Complete Series 1
An astounding success for ITV1 on its original transmission (and fondly remembered to this day), Please Sir! featured John Anderton as Bernard hedges, a newly-qualified teacher thrown in at the deep end when he is assigned to sort out the unruly class 5C at Fenn Street Secondary Modern School. Ably helped (and sometimes hindered) by his fellow teacher Doris Ewell and Mr. Price, he has to combat the wiles of school caretaker Norman Potter and the full might of C5.Please Sir! was one of the first series to be written by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, who would go on to create successes like Get Some In, The Good Life and Ever Decreasing Circles. This DVD set contains all seven episodes of series one, never previously released in the UK. -
Voyage Of The Damned
Zavvi - La casa della cultura popDiretto da Stuart Rosenberg (Brubaker, The Drowning Pool) Voyage of the Damned racconta le tragiche circostanze di 937 rifugiati ebrei tedeschi che lasciano la Germania occupata dai nazisti per scoprire che nessuno li vuole. Il cast di venditori comprende Faye Duane (Bonnie e Clyde, L'affare Thomas Crown), Max Von Sydow (Il settimo sigillo, L'esorcista), Malcolm McDowell (Arancia Meccanica, Se...), Orson Welles (Citizen Kane, Il terzo uomo), James Mason (Odd Man Out, L'uomo in grigio), Lee Grant (Mulholland Drive, Damien: Owen II) e Katharine Ross (Butch Cassidy e Sundance Kid, Donnie Darko). Nominato per tre Oscar, Voyage of the Dammed ha anche fatto vincere a Katherine Ross un Golden Globe come migliore attrice non protagonista.937 tedeschi ebrei credono che venga loro offerto un rifugio sicuro all'Avana, Cuba. Partono da Amburgo di buon umore e non vedono l'ora di iniziare la loro nuova vita lontano dalle sinistre grinfie del Terzo Reich. Alcuni sono vittime dei campi di concentramento, altri sopravvissuti alla Notte dei vetri rotti . Alcuni vogliono raggiungere i parenti a Cuba, altri sono abbastanza ricchi da permettersi il viaggio ma se ne vanno per sfuggire al genocidio nazista. I passeggeri non sanno che il viaggio è una farsa, semplicemente uno degli esercizi di propaganda di Josef Goebbels. Vivi il tragico incubo dei passeggeri mentre il mondo volta loro le spalle in questo dramma provocatorio basato su una storia vera con un cast impressionante di leggende di Hollywood, diretto da Stuart Rosenberg (Brubaker, The Drowning Pool) Voyage of the Damned racconta le tragiche circostanze che circondano 937 rifugiati ebrei tedeschi che lasciano la Germania occupata dai nazisti, per scoprire che nessuno li vuole. Il cast di venditori comprende Faye Duane (Bonnie e Clyde, L'affare Thomas Crown), Max Von Sydow (Il settimo sigillo, L'esorcista), Malcolm... -
ITV Christmas Comedy Compilation
The 21 shows that feature in this Christmas cracker of a package are:The Dustbinmen Christmas SpecialPlease Sir!On The BusesAll This and Christmas, TooNearest And DearestBilly LiarTwo's CompanyStanley Baxter's Christmas BoxThe Rag TradeBless me FatherThe Army GameGeorge And The DragonYou're Only Young TwiceMy Husband And IOnly When I LaughThat's My BoyHallelujahDuty FreeYou're Only Young TwiceHome To RoostWatchingITV Christmas Comedy is perfect family entertainment and doesn't contain one turkey. With nearly ten hours of ho-ho-humour, this title will appeal to all comedy fans and is certainly a reason to be jolly this yuletide., The 21 shows that feature in this Christmas cracker of a package are:The Dustbinmen Christmas SpecialPlease Sir!On The BusesAll This and Christmas, TooNearest And DearestBilly LiarTwo's CompanyStanley Baxter's Christmas BoxThe Rag TradeBless me FatherThe Army GameGeorge And The DragonYou're Only Young TwiceMy Husband And IOnly When I LaughThat's My BoyHallelujahDuty FreeYou're Only Young TwiceHome To RoostWatchingITV Christmas Comedy is perfect family entertainment and doesn't contain one turkey. With nearly ten hours of ho-ho-humour, this title will appeal to all comedy fans and is certainly a reason to be jolly this yuletide.Special Features:None Listed. -
A Bit Of A Do
Weddings can be a fraught affair at the best of times, but when Ted Simcock (David Jason) - the father of the groom, and the bride's mother, Liz Rodenhurst (Nicola Pagett - Upstairs Downstairs) make it a day to remember for all the wrong reasons, it sparks a chain of events that changes the lives of the snobbish Rodenhursts and working-class Simcocks forever.Adapted for the screen from his own novels by David Nobbs (The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin), A Bit of a Do is a sharply-written comedy drama which won David Jason the Best Actor Award at the 1990 British Comedy Awards. Featuring an outstanding supporting cast that includes Paul Chapman (As Time Goes By) as snooty dentist and father of the bride laurence Rodenhurst, Gwen Taylor (Duty free) as scorned wife Rita Simcock and Stephanie Cole (Waiting for God) and Tim Wylton (My Hero) as family friends Betty and Rodney Sillitoe, A Bit of a Do sees the changing lives and fortunes of the group through various social occasions, including five weddings, a christening and a funeral., Weddings can be a fraught affair at the best of times, but when Ted Simcock (David Jason) - the father of the groom, and the bride's mother, Liz Rodenhurst (Nicola Pagett - Upstairs Downstairs) make it a day to remember for all the wrong reasons, it sparks a chain of events that changes the lives of the snobbish Rodenhursts and working-class Simcocks forever.Adapted for the screen from his own novels by David Nobbs (The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin), A Bit of a Do is a sharply-written comedy drama which won David Jason the Best Actor Award at the 1990 British Comedy Awards. Featuring an outstanding supporting cast that includes Paul Chapman (As Time Goes By) as snooty dentist... -
The History of Mr. Polly
Mr Polly (Sir John Mills) is a sensitive soul. Sacked from his job for daydreaming he despairs of ever finding another when he's father's death suddenly brings him a large inheritance, and with it he embarks on a cycling adventure. Along his travels he meets and falls desperately in love with a young girl, but the relationship turns sour when her friends her of it . Spurned, he hastily marries his cousin Miriam, and settles in a sleepy town where he opens a draper's shop. But his beliefs are eroded when, fifteen years on, bad debt and his floundering marriage bring him to a personal crossroads where he must make some major decisions.Screen legend and Academy Award-winner Sir John Mills (Ice Cold in Alex, Ryan's Daughter) both stars in and produces this tale of despair and hope from fertile mind of H.G. Wells, one of the greatest British writers of the last two centuries. Scripted and directed by Anthony Pelissier, this charming film also features a sumptuous score by William Alwyn (Odd Man Out, The Fallen Idol). -
The Man In Grey
A gorgeous debutante, Clarissa Richmond, is under obligation to enter into marriage with the wealthy Marquis of Rohan. Rohan is not love with Clarissa, but he wants an heir to his title - an ambition which is fulfilled when Clarissa presents him with a son. On the way to the theatre to see an old friend, Hesther, Clarissa is waylaid by a highwayman who demands a lift to the theatre she is attending - the highwayman is, in fact, a young actor called Peter Rokeby. Hesther comes to live with Clarissa, but she becomes a cuckoo in the nest when Rohan falls for her charm and she tries to oust Clarissa from the household., A gorgeous debutante, Clarissa Richmond, is under obligation to enter into marriage with the wealthy Marquis of Rohan. Rohan is not love with Clarissa, but he wants an heir to his title - an ambition which is fulfilled when Clarissa presents him with a son. On the way to the theatre to see an old friend, Hesther, Clarissa is waylaid by a highwayman who demands a lift to the theatre she is attending - the highwayman is, in fact, a young actor called Peter Rokeby. Hesther comes to live with Clarissa, but she becomes a cuckoo in the nest when Rohan falls for her charm and she tries to oust Clarissa from the household.Special Features:James Mason - The Man They Loved to Hate: First shown in 1984, six months afterOriginal Theatrical Trailer.Stills Gallery. -
Tales From Europe - The Singing Ringing Tree
The Singing Ringing Tree è una favola surreale con la prima principessa comunista del mondo, un pesce bizzarro e il nano più sinistro della storia del genere umano. Un classico europeo leggendario, The Singing Ringing Tree ha ossessionato una generazione quando fu mostrato per la prima volta alla televisione britannica in un formato a episodi nel 1964.Per conquistare l'amore di una bella ma arrogante principessa, il principe parte alla ricerca dell'Albero che canta. Lo trova in un giardino magico che è governato da un nano malvagio. Il nano malevolo permette al principe di prendere l'albero a una condizione: il principe deve conquistare l'amore della principessa prima del tramonto. Se fallisce, il principe sarà trasformato in un orso... e questo avviene.Questo dvd in edizione speciale presenta la versione originale tedesca con sottotitoli in inglese insieme alla versione narrata in inglese. Entrambe le versioni sono state preparate utilizzando nuovi trasferimenti rimasterizzati.Caratteristiche speciali:Versione narrata in inglese.Intervista con una principessa.Traccia di sola musica.Nuovi trasferimenti digitali.Versione originale tedesca con sottotitoli in inglese.Gallerie di immagini. -
Twinky
16 year-old Sybil Londonderry - know to her friends as Twinky - is at the stage where she doesn't know if she's a schoolgirl or a woman. Bright as a new penny, adolescent and insecure, pert and pixie-like, naive and charmingly awkward, yet partly precocious and mature, she's in the process of finding out fast. She's fallen for Scott Wardman - a 38 year-old American writer who met Twinky at a party. Bubbling with happiness at her first affair and desperately in love with love, Twinky confides all to both her diary and the family solicitor but it's not long before her family finds out..., 16 year-old Sybil Londonderry - know to her friends as Twinky - is at the stage where she doesn't know if she's a schoolgirl or a woman. Bright as a new penny, adolescent and insecure, pert and pixie-like, naive and charmingly awkward, yet partly precocious and mature, she's in the process of finding out fast. She's fallen for Scott Wardman - a 38 year-old American writer who met Twinky at a party. Bubbling with happiness at her first affair and desperately in love with love, Twinky confides all to both her diary and the family solicitor but it's not long before her family finds out...Special Features:Image Gallery.Original Publicity Folder PDF.Susan George Interviewed By Russell Harty In 1975. -
Hawk The Slayer [Special Editon]
A story of two brothers locked in mortal combat, HAWK the SLAYER is a powerful action fable about the never-ending battle between good and evil. Hawk (John Terry - Full Metal Jacket, Lost) is a hero of great strength and courage whose father and fiance are murdered at the hands of his brother, the evil wizard Voltan (Jack Palance - City Slickers, Shane, Batman). With Hawk's trusted band of giants, dwarves and witches, he sets forth on an epic adventure to avenge the murders...Co-starring British actors Bernard Bresslaw, Annette Crosbie, Harry Andrews and Roy Kinnear, this exciting and enthralling tale was co-written and directed by Terry Marcel (Dark Knight) and produced by Harry Robertson (Countless Dracula), who also composed the eighties keyboard soundtrack. Hawk the Slyer was filmed open-matte 4:3 and cropped top-and-bottom for theatrical release. This special edition contains the original 4:3 open-matt print for maximum picture area., A story of two brothers locked in mortal combat, HAWK the SLAYER is a powerful action fable about the never-ending battle between good and evil. Hawk (John Terry - Full Metal Jacket, Lost) is a hero of great strength and courage whose father and fiance are murdered at the hands of his brother, the evil wizard Voltan (Jack Palance - City Slickers, Shane, Batman). With Hawk's trusted band of giants, dwarves and witches, he sets forth on an epic adventure to avenge the murders...Co-starring British actors Bernard Bresslaw, Annette Crosbie, Harry Andrews and Roy Kinnear, this exciting and enthralling tale was co-written and directed by Terry Marcel (Dark Knight) and produced by Harry Robertson (Countless Dracula), who also composed the eighties keyboard soundtrack. Hawk the Slyer was filmed open-matte 4:3 and cropped top-and-bottom for theatrical release. This special edition contains the original 4:3 open-matt print for maximum picture area.Special Features:Clapperboard: Revenge... -
Assault
The particularly brutal rape assault of a sixteen year-old schoolgirl in a wooded common provokes Det. Chief Supt. Velyan (Frank Finlay - Casanova) into employing unorthodox measures to catch the maniac. He listens intently to Doctor Greg Lomax's (James Laurenson - Spooks) rudimentary profiling technique in the hope that it will give him insight into the man's behaviour, which is obviously intensifying and escalating when a second schoolgirl is both raped and murdered. This time the killer was careless, however, as Julie west (Suzy Kendall - Fear is the Key, the Sandwich Man), the school's art mistress, saw him when he drove into the Common in pursuit of his second victim. Putting her own life in extreme jeopardy, she sketches the face she saw and determines to catch the killer.Not seen since its original cinema release in 1971, this hard-hitting psychological thriller is tautly directed by Sidney Hayers (Mister Jerico, The Avengers) from a script by BAFTA-nominated John Kruse (Hell Drivers, The Saint)., The particularly brutal rape assault of a sixteen year-old schoolgirl in a wooded common provokes Det. Chief Supt. Velyan (Frank Finlay - Casanova) into employing unorthodox measures to catch the maniac. He listens intently to Doctor Greg Lomax's (James Laurenson - Spooks) rudimentary profiling technique in the hope that it will give him insight into the man's behaviour, which is obviously intensifying and escalating when a second schoolgirl is both raped and murdered. This time the killer was careless, however, as Julie west (Suzy Kendall - Fear is the Key, the Sandwich Man), the school's art mistress, saw him when he drove into the Common in pursuit of his second victim. Putting her own life in extreme jeopardy, she sketches the face she saw and determines to catch the killer.Not seen since its original cinema release in... -
The Four Feathers [1940]
A classic tale of cowardice and bravery, Alexander Korda's Oscar-nominated adaptation of A.E.W. Mason's iconic adventure novel was a hit with both critics and viewers. With sweeping battle scenes and a tightly constructed script by Oscar-nominated R.C. Sheriff (Goodbye Mr. Chips), this is a bold military epic, with its evocative locations making full use of the then-emergent Technicolor process. A pounding score by Miklos Rozsa (Ben-Hur) complements virtuoso performances by John Clements (Henry V), Ralph Richardson (Things to Come) and C. Aubrey Smith (Rebecca).Young Harry Faversham, born into a distinguished military family, automatically joins the army with three close childhood friends - Durrance, Willoughby and Burroughs. Feeling that he is unsuited to the life, and newly-engaged to Ethne, he resigns his commission, only to be accused of cowardice by his friends. Each sends him the traditional white feather in contempt; the fourth is plucked from Ethne's fan. Realising the disgrace he has brought to himself and his family, Harry sets out alone to the distant war to redeem himself., A classic tale of cowardice and bravery, Alexander Korda's Oscar-nominated adaptation of A.E.W. Mason's iconic adventure novel was a hit with both critics and viewers. With sweeping battle scenes and a tightly constructed script by Oscar-nominated R.C. Sheriff (Goodbye Mr. Chips), this is a bold military epic, with its evocative locations making full use of the then-emergent Technicolor process. A pounding score by Miklos Rozsa (Ben-Hur) complements virtuoso performances by John Clements (Henry V), Ralph Richardson (Things to Come) and C. Aubrey Smith (Rebecca).Young Harry Faversham, born into a distinguished military family, automatically joins the army with three close childhood friends - Durrance, Willoughby and Burroughs. Feeling that he is unsuited to the life, and newly-engaged to Ethne, he resigns his commission, only to be accused of cowardice by his friends....