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The Enemy Below
(1957) [PG]

Robert Mitchum and Curt Jurgens star in this gripping World War II drama about an American destroyer and a German U-boat stalking each other at sea. As both men try to outthink and outmanoeuvre each other, the chase becomes a deadly game in which any mistake can bring instant defeat and death....  More

The Longest Day (2 Disc Set)
(1962) [PG]

On June 6, 1944, the Allied Invasion of France marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3,000,000 men, 11,000 planes and 4,000 ships, comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. Presented in its original black & white version, The Longest Day...  More

Rio Bravo
(1959) [PG]

On one side is an army of gunmen dead-set on springing a murderous sidekick from jail. On the other is Sheriff John T. Chance and his two deputies: one a drunk, the other a cripple. Place your bets. John Wayne is Chance in Rio Bravo, a lean Western classic packing solid heroics and a strong...  More

Twelve O'Clock High
(1949) [G]

This gritty World War II action drama starring Gregory Peck, Oscar? winner Dean Jagger, Hugh Marlow, Gary Merrill and Millard Mitchell is seen as one of the most realistic portrayals of the heroics and perils of war. Convinced an Air Force commander is at the breaking point, Brigadier General...  More

The Desert Rats
(1953) [M]

Rommel has the British in retreat on his way to the Suez Canal. All that stands in his way is Tobruk, held by a vastly out numbered force of Australian troops. Richard Burton leads these troops on daring raids against Rommel, keeping him off balance as they earn the nickname 'The Desert Rats'.  More

The Young Lions
(1958) [PG]

Academy Award®-winning actor Marlon Brando captures the extraordinary contradictions and complexity of a decent man who winds up as a Nazi officer. The Young Lions tells the story of World War II from both sides. The American, represented by Montgomery Clift and Dean Martin. And the German, made...  More

Ice Station Zebra
(1968) [G]

A nifty cold-war thriller of spies, submarines and saboteurs captivated no less a personage than Howard Hughes, who reportedly watched it hundreds of times. Director John Carpenter also picked it as one of his favourites, stating "Why do I love this movie so much?" The film is based on Alistair...  More

The Train
(1964) [PG]

Inspied by a true incident during World War II, in The Train Burt Lancaster plays a French Resistance fighter, doggedly attempting to stop a train used by the Nazis (led by Paul Schofield as Colonel Von Waldheim) to steal precious French art treasures in the summer of 1944. Featuring spectacular...  More

Von Ryan's Express
(1965) [G]

As the Allies begin to push the Nazis back toward Germany, US combat pilot Colonel Joseph Ryan (Frank Sinatra) is more concerned with surviving than escaping, earning him the insulting nickname 'Von Ryan'. But in time, Ryan takes over from the commanding British officer (Trevor Howard) and...  More

The Mackintosh Man
(1973) [M]

A top-notch spy thriller about an agent who is assigned the task of killing a communist spy who has infiltrated the ranks of British Intelligence. Based on 'The Freedom Trap' by Desmond Bagley. *MR  More