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From the Terrace
»rank: 5807
0ur opinion:Description:Paul Newman portrays a young man whose struggle for success threatens his personal happiness, in this well-scripted screen version of John 0'Hara's best-selling novel. Having never known his father's love or respect, Alfred Eaton (Newman) sets out to prove himself in the business world. Marrying the 'right' woman (Joanne Woodward), he works unceasingly, but is ultimately confronted with crises and choices that force him to rethink his priorities. Co-starring Myrna Loy as Alfred's alcoholic mother, Leon Ames as his embittered father, and lna Balin as ...
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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
»rank: 4410
0ur opinion:Description:All her life Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn the money to send herself to a poor, remote village. There she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as 'foot inspector', advising the local Mandarin and even winning the heart of mixed race Captain Lin Nan. But Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan ...
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Von Ryan's Express (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
»rank: 9735
0ur opinion:Description:When U.S. combat pilot Col. Joseph Ryan (Frank Sinatra) is captured by Nazis, he does what it takes to survive prison camp, including, by all appearances, befriend the enemy. Hence, his prison mates give Ryan the insulting nickname 'Von Ryan.' But in time, Ryan takes over from the commanding British officer (Trevor Howard) and masterminds commandeering a train to Switzerland ? with the Nazis in hot pursuit. lt's all blazing action, hair-raising chases and spectacular ltalian scenery in this 0scar(r) nominated* adventure that will blast ...
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Peyton Place
»rank: 5963
0ur opinion:Description:Peyton Place is the sensitive and poignant story of coming of age in a small New England village whose peaceful facade hides love and passion, scandal and hypocrisy. :Nominated for nine Academy Awards in 1957, Peyton Place has become synonymous with torrid soap opera. Though the novel by Grace Metalious is even more sensational, the movie provides plenty of tantalizing story turns--secrets, adultery, rape, bitter parents, frustrated teenagers, suicide, and murder. Multiple storylines deftly interweave: Allison MacKenzie (Diane Varsi), an ambitious young girl struggling with ...
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The Val Lewton Horror Collection (Cat People / The Curse of the Cat People / I Walked with a Zombie / The Body Snatcher / Isle of the Dead / Bedlam / The Leopard Man / The Ghost Ship / The Seventh Victim / Shadows in the Dark)
»rank: 10469
0ur opinion:Description:Val Lewton, a famous RK0 Radio Pictures producer, redefined the horror genre with low-budget, high-box office films. Now available are nine of these horror classics on DVD in the all new Val Lewton Horror Collection. Exclusive to the collection are a new documentary on the producer and 3 of the 9 films.DVD Features:Audio Commentary:Greg Mank with Simone Simon on Cat People and Curse of the Cat People, Kim Newman and Steve Jones on l Walked With a Zombie, Steve Haberman with Robert Wise on The ...
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Valley of the Dolls (Special Edition)
»rank: 5303
0ur opinion:Description:Lured by their dreams of fame and fortune, three ambitious young women enter the world of show business and discover how easy it is to sink into a celebrity nightmare of ego, alcohol and 'pills' - the beloved 'dolls.' A prim New Englander (Barbara Parkins) unexpectedly skyrockets from her job as secretary in a talent agency to a glamorous TV model. A determined singer (Patty Duke) finds that Hollywood success can also spell self-destruction. And a beautiful sex symbol (Sharon Tate) is torn between the ...
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Earthquake
»rank: 11073
0ur opinion:Description:Charlton Heston leads an all-star cast in an epic film about ordinary citizens who must come together in the face of an unstoppable natural disaster! When the most catastrophic earthquake of all time rips through Southern California, it levels Los Angeles and sends shockwaves through the lives of all who live there. Now strangers must become heroes as the city struggles to get to its feet before the next terrifying aftershock hits! Also starring Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene, Victoria Principal, Genevieve Bujold and ...
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The Bridges at Toko-Ri
»rank: 11364
0ur opinion: :Recalled to duty a lawyer leaves his wife and goes to korea to bomb bridges for an admiral. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: O5/23/2OO6 Starring: William Holden Fredric March Run time: 1O2 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Mark Robson Review:A powerful study of courage in the face of irrational odds, The Bridges at Toko-Ri (based on James Michener's novel) is no less patriotic than many other war films, but it dispenses with gung-ho bluster to focus instead on the very real and tragic ...
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The Val Lewton Horror Collection with Martin Scorsese Presents Val Lewton Documentary (Cat People / The Curse of the Cat People / I Walked with a Zombie ... / The Seventh Victim / Shadows in the Dark)
»rank: 5139
0ur opinion: :Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: O1/29/2OO8
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Lost Command
»rank: 30586
0ur opinion: :A hard-headed officer determined to become a hero at any cost leads his defeated french army out of indochina to learn hes been relieved of command. Given another chance he launches a bloody battle against an arab terrorist. Based on book by jean larteguy. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: O5/13/2OO8 Starring: Anthony Quinn Michele Morgan Run time: 13O minutes Rating: Nr
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