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John Pilger: The War on Democracy
Recipient of multiple awards – including the UN Media Peace Prize – John Pilger is a world-renowned journalist, author and factual film-maker who began his career in his native Australia before moving to London. He has been a foreign correspondent and frontline war reporter since 1967, and is a regular contributor to a wide range of international broadcast and print media. As a passionate critic of foreign military and economic ventures by Western governments, Pilger uncovers shocking truths about the political forces that manifest themselves worldwide; leaving no stone unturned, he treads where many journalists fear to go.In this powerful documentary he explores the brutal reality behind America's notions of 'spreading democracy'. He interviews President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and speaks exclusively to former US government officials about the CIA's covert wars in Latin America; he talks and listens to the people of Chile – America's 'model democracy' – and investigates the 'School of the Americas' in Georgia, which trained the interrogators and death-squad leaders of Latin America.Pilger argues that far from bringing democracy to the world, US intervention has stifled its progress, and suggests that popular democracy is now more likely to be found in the grassroots movements of the poorest in Latin America. -
The Man with the Golden Arm
One of America's most significant and controversial post-war films, this triple-Oscar-nominated feature boasts a searing performance by Frank Sinatra as a war veteran caught between two worlds as he tries to kick his drug habit and establish a new life; Eleanor Parker is his embittered, manipulative wife, and Kim Novak the young woman who stands by him.With its groundbreaking subject and an authenticity rarely matched in the many films it inspired, The Man with the Golden Arm combines masterly direction by Otto Preminger and a jazz score by the legendary Elmer Bernstein. It is featured here in a stunning new digital restoration, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Having just served a prison term for possession of heroin, poker dealer Frankie Machine vows to stay clean and find success as a jazz drummer. His wife, left disabled by a car crash, is equally determined he should remain in the lucrative gambling business. Pressurised by his wife after being asked to deal in a high-stakes game, Frankie's fear of failure leads him straight back to the nearest fix... -
The One Game
One of the defining telefantasy series of 1980s television, The One Game is a prescient mix of first-person gaming, political chicanery and Arthurian myth, starring Stephen Dillane in a powerful early role and Patrick Malahide as the enigmatic, malevolent Magnus. Directed by Mike Vardy, written by John Brown and sporting a haunting theme tune from Chameleon, The One Game hits an unequivocally high watermark for British fantasy television.Games tycoon Nicholas Thorne is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse when his bank accounts are emptied and his company threatened with hostile takeover. Compelled to follow clue after clue and win game after game, he realises with a shock that the only person capable of perpetrating this attack on his life is his ex-partner, Magnus. But Magnus has been dead for years...SPECIAL FEATURE: Image Gallery -
Wide Boy
Sydney Tafler is perfectly cast as a small-time blackmarketeer whose criminal ambitions lead him into new and dangerous territory, while starlet Susan Shaw is the girl he is desperate to hold on to – whatever it takes. The feature-length directorial debut of BAFTA nominee Ken Hughes, this acclaimed, post-war crime drama is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Benny has never made the big time. He's just another petty crook making a poor and precarious living on the black market – and certainly not making enough to satisfy the demands of his girlfriend Molly, a lady of expensive tastes. So when presented with the opportunity to try his hand at blackmail, Benny leaps at the chance...Bonus Features: Image Gallery -
Night Alone
Charles and Barbara are a devoted couple who, in seven years' marriage, have never spent a night apart. When they come up to town for a family engagement, an urgent business appointment obliges Charles to let Barbara go on without him.Left alone and bored in the hotel, Charles agrees to accompany a man-about-town friend to a nightclub. He gets helplessly drunk among dubious company, and come the morning finds that a hangover is the least of his problems..!Noted actor-dramatist Emlyn Williams is the errant husband in this highly engaging pre-war marital comedy, also featuring popular leading lady Lesley Brook and Constant Nymph star Leonora Corbett. Night Alone is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Bonus Features:Image Gallery -
Room at the Bottom: : The Complete Series
Starring James Bolam, Keith Barron and Richard Wilson, Room at the Bottom is John Antrobus's outrageous satire on the bullying, rivalry and corruption rife within the commercial television sector; co-scripted by Antrobus and Steptoe and Son/Hancock's Half Hour's Ray Galton, the series casts Bolam as a luckless light-entertainment producer and Barron as his tyrannical boss.Former drama producer Nesbitt Gunn's recent sacking has turned his life upside down. The offer of a new position in his company's Light Entertainment department fails to entice him, and he barricades himself in his office in protest. When calm reasoning fails to winkle him out – and entreaties from the Chaplain end in accusations of blasphemy – all concerned decide that it's time to wheel in the big guns... -
No - That's Me Over Here
Nel suo primo ruolo da protagonista in una sitcom, Ronnie Corbett indossa bombetta, ombrello e valigetta per interpretare la quintessenza del pendolare di periferia sul quale il disastro calza più comodamente dei suoi pantaloni a righe!Creato dalle leggende della commedia Barry Cryer, Eric Idle e Graham Chapman, No That's Me Over Here vede Ronnie combattere le implacabili forze del tempo mentre lotta per mantenere il suo posto in una spietata corsa allo status suburbano. Sconcertato dalla politica dell'ufficio, perdendo rapidamente la lotta per mantenere il suo centro non ingrassante e sminuito ad ogni occasione dal suo vicino paternalista, è il tipo di persona che si mette in tiro solo per essere smontato senza tante cerimonie.Con Rosemary Leach nel ruolo della dolce metà di Ronnie, Ivor Dean di The Saint nel ruolo del suo capo Mr Robinson e Henry McGee, il pilastro del Benny Hill Show, nel ruolo del suo arcinemico e rivale sul posto di lavoro Cyril, questo set comprende tutti i tredici esilaranti episodi realizzati dalla London Weekend Television nel 1970.Caratteristiche:Documenti di produzione e sceneggiature degli episodi originali degli anni '60Galleria di immagini -
The Small Voice
James Donald and Valerie Hobson star as a couple whose act of kindness has devastating consequences, while a young Howard Keel (billed as Harold Keel ) makes his film debut as the desperate fugitive who terrorises them in this brilliantly claustrophobic post-war thriller. Keel's astonishing performance brought him to the attention of MGM and paved the way to Hollywood success, and the film earned a BAFTA nomination for Best British Film. Released in the U.S. as The Hideout, The Small Voice is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Whilst driving to their house in the Welsh hills, Murray Byrne and his wife Eleanor come across a crashed car, and take the occupants home with them for medical care. Then they discover that the men are armed. No one is allowed to leave the house, and the Byrnes' movements are now closely watched by their captors...Features:Image GalleryPress Material PDF -
Bill Bryson - Notes From a Small Island: The Complete Series
Having first disembarked upon Britain's windswept shores in 1973, Iowa-born writer Bill Bryson spent the best part of two decades living among the inhabitants of our small, often charming and occasionally exasperating island.In 1998, inspired by his best-selling book Notes from a Small Island, Bill returned to his adopted country for a humorous and affectionate television safari – conducted over six episodes. This series saw him journeying from Dover to John O'Groats while trying to explain what it was that first attracted him to this land of rain, sweet tea and disagreeable landladies.Between hailing a London cab driven by Stephen Fry, analysing Scouse humour with Alexei Sayle and conversing with Victoria Wood in a Bournemouth beach hut, Bill puts it all into perspective – taking in blue plaques, ballroom dancers, fell runners, cable tossers and churches called St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe along the way... -
Man With a Gun
Cult-favourite actor and B-Movie stalwart Lee Patterson stars as an insurance claims investigator with a nose for trouble in this late '50s noir thriller; notable as Michael Winner's first feature-length screenwriting credit, Man with a Gun also features the combined talents of John le Mesurier, Rona Anderson and director Montgomery Tully. The film is presented here in a brand-new digital transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.A £20,000 insurance claim is lodged when a nightclub is destroyed by fire, and claims investigator Mike Davies is assigned to get to the bottom of things. One suspect is Harry Drayson, the club owner – but if he torched his own property for the insurance, how safe are his other, heavily insured properties..?Features: Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Press Material PDFs -
British Comedies of the 1930s Vol. 3
The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers, enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience – making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller, Hal Gordon, Bobby Howes, Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard.Although comedy would prove to be the decade's most successful film genre, many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. This ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features, each presented uncut in a brand-new transfer from the best available elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.HIS WIFE'S MOTHER (1932)A newlywed has a trying time proving his innocence when his mother-in-law catches him kissing another girl!Black and White / 67 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / EnglishTHE LAST COUPON (1932)A frugal coal miner turns into a spendthrift when he wins £20,000 on the football pools!Black and White / 82 mins / 1.19:1 / Mono / English -
The Strange Awakening
Having found global fame as RKO's tenth Tarzan, American actor Lex Barker established a long and successful career in Europe that began in 1957 with this classic tale of greed, deception and murder. Co-starring Italian actress Lisa Gastoni and directed by B-movie stalwart Montgomery Tully, Strange Awakening casts Barker as a man who loses his memory but gains a large inheritance… along with a sinister new 'family'! Also known as Female Fiends, Strange Awakening is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Motoring in the South of France, Peter Chance is attacked and left unconscious. On recovering, he has no memory either of his past or who he is, and is shocked to be told that he is the heir to two million dollars. As he slowly regains his health, his suspicions are aroused by the women who claim to be his mother, sister and wife. When police call to investigate the death of his father, Chance realises that he too is a suspect, and begins his own investigation...Features: Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery -
Small Town Story
This excellent British thriller, thought lost for decades, stars Donald Houston, Alan Wheatley and Susan Shaw (cast against type here in a 'bad-girl' role) in a gripping story of love and deception in the world of British association football.Featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, Small Town Story includes appearances from football and cricketing legend Denis Compton along with players from Millwall, Arsenal and Hayes football clubs, and boasts the only screen acting credit of future World of Sport commentator Kent Walton. Though there is noticeable film damage in the first reel, this is the only copy known to exist.Canadian ex-serviceman Bob Regan returns to Oldchester, the English town where he was posted during the war. Meeting up with his friend Mike, now manager of the local football club, he discovers that Oldchester are desperate for promotion as they stand to inherit £25,000 from recently deceased supporter Wallace Hammond if they make the Third Division – a situation that Hammond's devious nephew finds intolerable...Features:Image gallery -
Killer
John Thaw, Anthony Valentine and Edward Woodward take leading roles in this chilling, original and brilliantly compelling trio of thrillers based around the themes of retribution, jealousy, lust and sexual obsession. KILLER WAITING A voice on the telephone announces the start of a deadly game that will engulf an ex-Army man in a nightmare of appalling memories and horrifying reality… Starring John Thaw and Diane Keen KILLER EXPOSED A charming, wealthy dentist becomes fascinated by one of his patients – an attractive female detective whose appearance re-ignites a deadly fixation… Starring Anthony Valentine and John Foregham KILLER CONTRACT An ambitious, self-made tycoon is forced to make a choice between launching an important new business, and risking the life of the daughter he adores… Starring Edward Woodward and Wanda Ventham -
24 Hours to Kill
Tarzan star Lex Barker and Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney head a glittering international cast in this crime thriller from British B-movie mogul Harry Alan Towers – Barker starring as the pilot of a stricken American airliner and Rooney as the purser whose eye for easy money sees him tangling with a ruthless gang of smugglers.Blending glamour, humour and action – and boasting stunning location film of mid-sixties Beirut – 24 Hours to Kill is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its original aspect ratio.When a jet airliner with engine trouble lands in Beirut for a twenty-four hour stopover, purser 'Jonesey' fears his life is in danger from a gold-smuggling gang whom he double-crossed on a previous trip. So begins a day of chilling suspense, as he and other crew members find themselves embroiled in a desperate race to get out of the country alive!Features:German Theatrical TrailerImage GalleryOriginal Pressbook PDF -
Nor the Moon By Night
Combining action and romance amid the excitement and danger of an African National Park, Nor the Moon by Night features Prisoner icon Patrick McGoohan opposite actor/scriptwriter Michael Craig and, in a typically sensuous performance, tragically short-lived British actress Belinda Lee.Featuring sumptuous cinematography by Harry Waxman, the film was shot amid the splendour of South Africas Kruger National Park – one of the country's largest game reserves. Directed by Oscar nominee Ken Annakin, it is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.When Alice Lang flies out to Kenya to marry gamekeeper Andrew Miller she is met by his brother Rusty, who is initially opposed to the marriage. The two become attracted to each other, but when Andrew is attacked by a lion, Alice nurses him back to health. Now torn between affection and duty, she must decide which path to follow...Features:Image GalleryAlternative Titles -
Look at Life vol. 7: Business and Industry
Zavvi - La casa della cultura popSESSANTA EDIZIONI D'ARCHIVIO DELLA STORICA SERIE DI DOCUMENTARIQuesta serie regolare di brevi documentari fu prodotta negli anni '60 dalla divisione Special Features della Rank Organisation per essere proiettata nei loro cinema Odeon e Gaumont - sostituendo l'Universal News del circuito, ora reso in gran parte irrilevante con l'avvento delle trasmissioni televisive. Meravigliosamente concisi e splendidamente girati, questi filmati a colori, più di 500 in totale, presentavano agli spettatori vari aspetti della vita britannica moderna.Questo volume presenta sessanta film i cui soggetti coprono l'ampia gamma di affari e industrie: dalla costruzione di automobili alla coltivazione di tulipani e dalla pesca a strascico alla fabbricazione di cappelli. Molti sono rimasti inediti dalla loro prima proiezione cinque decenni fa e sono presentati qui completi e senza tagli. -
The Weak and the Wicked
Glynis Johns, Diana Dors and Sybil Thorndike star in this powerful, sympathetic drama tracing the contrasting lives and often faltering progress of the inmates of a women's prison.Based on the best-selling semi-autobiographical novel by Joan Henry – a writer and former debutante who further drew upon her own prison experience for the novel and classic film Yield to the Night – The Weak and the Wicked is directed by Henry's future husband, Oscar-nominated J. Lee-Thompson. The film is featured here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Jean Raymond, an upper-class woman with a gambling addiction, is given a twelve-month prison sentence resulting from her inability to pay her debts. At first she is overwhelmingly depressed by life in the women's prison; gradually, however, her misery is relieved by the many close friends she makes there.Features:Original theatrical trailersImage galleryPromotional material PDF -
Wolcott: The Complete Series
Un dramma poliziesco innovativo e di alto livello, Wolcott è stata la prima produzione britannica trasmessa appositamente nel formato mini-serie - e anche il primo dramma poliziesco britannico ad avere un attore nero in un ruolo principale.Mostrando la stessa vibrazione ruvida e di strada di The Sweeney, Wolcott ha come protagonista il carismatico George William Harris nei panni di un detective duro e solitario con il dono di far arrabbiare la gente. Conquistando un numero enorme di spettatori, la sua rappresentazione controversa del razzismo e del crimine ha fatto sì che non sia mai stato ripetuto o rilasciato in nessun formato fino ad ora. Con tutti e quattro gli episodi ora trasferiti dagli elementi originali del film, Wolcott include i primi ruoli di Christopher Ellison, Hugh Quarshie, Warren Clarke e Rik Mayall - lanciato contro il tipo come poliziotto razzista.Fresco di uniforme, estremamente sicuro di sé e desideroso di fare le onde, Wolcott è un uomo nel mezzo, che affronta l'ostilità sia della comunità che sorveglia sia dei suoi colleghi della polizia. Le sue indagini sull'accoltellamento mortale di un'anziana donna scoprono presto una brutale guerra di droga combattuta tra bande criminali rivali...CARATTERISTICHE SPECIALI:Titoli puliti (alla fine del quarto episodio)Galleria di immagini -
Soldier and Me: The Complete Series
A memorable and much-sought-after drama series from the mid-1970s, this ruggedly authentic thriller chronicles the sinister events that happen to two boys in Britain following the 1968 Prague Spring uprising. Adapting David Line's bestseller Run for Your Life, Soldier and Me was directed by Carol Wilks, a former World in Action researcher/director. It won the BAFTA award for Children's Drama. Pavel Szolda is a young Czech refugee living in the north of England; a bespectacled outsider at a tough school, he is befriended by the more streetwise Jim, who nicknames him 'Soldier'. After overhearing some of his countrymen plotting murder, Soldier involves Jim in secretly observing the conspirators' movements. But when they are discovered, the teenagers are forced to flee for their lives – relentlessly pursued across open country by seemingly ruthless gunmen... SPECIAL FEATURE: Booklet featuring Richard Willis' personal reminiscences of making the series