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The Ten Commandments (Silent)
(1923) [G]
The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of... More
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Ben-Hur: 4 Disc Special Edition (Discs 3 & 4 of 4)
(1959) [PG]
The 1925 Feature-length Silent Version of Ben-Hur with a stereophonic orchestral score by composer Carl Davis.
Documentaries:
New Documentary: Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema - Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence... More
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Ran
(1985) [PG]
Academy Award-winning epic, intertwining Japanese history around Shakespeare's plot from 'King Lear'. Set in 16th century Japan. An aging warlord decides to split his kingdom between his three sons, who will live in three separate castles. The two eldest sons are quite happy, but the youngest... More
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Cleopatra (Special Edition Bonus Features)
(1963) [M]
**New Two Hour Documentary: "Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood"
**Original 1963 "Making Of" Featurette: The Fourth Star Of Cleopatra
**Archival Footage From New York And Hollywood Premieres
**Extensive Stills Gallery With Behind-The-Scenes Photos, Costume Sketches, Concept Art And... More
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Zulu
(1964) [PG]
ZULU is one of the great movies, an epic adventure of courage in the face of incredible odds. Based on a true story it tells the amazing tale of 100 British soldiers who stood fast against an overwhelming force of 4,000 of the Zulu nation's mightiest warriors in the defence of Rorkes Drift in... More
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The Great Escape (Special 2 disc edition)
(1963) [PG]
Arguably the best World War II adventure film ever made, John Sturges's dramatisation of the true story of a group of British, American, and Canadian POWs who executed a massive escape from Stalag Luft III in Upper Silesia in March 1944, stars Steve McQueen as the rebellious Virgil Hilts. The... More
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Medea
(1969) [M]
Italian Pier Paolo Pasolini interprets the ancient Greek tragedy in his own distinctive style. Maria Callas,in her only film role, plays Medea, the central character in the ancient Greek story of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece, and brings to the role her commanding... More
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Jasmine Woman
(2004) [MA]
A grand saga spanning three generations tells of the struggle of mothers and their daughters in China. A realistic, intimate tale; full of powerfully candid insights, in a heart wrenchingly beautiful film for Mother, Wife, Daughter, and Lover. Set over fifty years, it follows the lives of Mo in... More
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River Queen
(2005) [MA]
A woman who has come to a strange land is torn between the life she knows and the new life around her in this epic-scale historical drama. In 1854, New Zealand's indigenous Maori tribes were engaged in an ongoing battle to drive away European settlers eager to establish colonies in the nation's... More
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Memoirs of a Geisha
(2005) [M]
This epic motion picture from the director of the Academy Award-winning Chicago (Best Picture, 2002) is based on the international best-selling novel by Arthur Golden. Torn from her impoverished family before World War II and sent to work in a geisha house, a child will blossom into the legendary... More
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King Kong
(2005) [M]
In depression hit 30’s New York Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) is a beautiful young actress struggling to find a job after losing her role in a vaudeville theatre which has been shut down. Her luck changes when she meets an over ambitious filmmaker, Carl Denham (Jack Black), who coaxes her to join... More
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King Kong (2 disc set)
(2005) [M]
In depression hit 30’s New York Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) is a beautiful young actress struggling to find a job after losing her role in a vaudeville theatre which has been shut down. Her luck changes when she meets an over ambitious filmmaker, Carl Denham (Jack Black), who coaxes her to join... More
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Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith ( 2 disc set)
(2005) [M]
After three long years of relentless fighting, the Clone Wars are nearly at an end. The Jedi Council dispatches Obi-Wan Kenobi to bring the deadly leader of the Separatist droid army to justice. Meanwhile, back on Coruscant, Chancellor Palpatine has grown in power. His sweeping political changes... More
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Kingdom of Heaven (2 disc set)
(2005) [M]
From Ridley Scott, director of Gladiator and Black Hawk Down, comes a thrilling, action-packed epic of honour, passion and courage that "explodes with adventure" (Chicago Tribune). Orlando Bloom heads an all-star cast in this sweeping tale about a young knight during the Crusades who must battle... More
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Ben-Hur: 4 Disc Special Edition (Discs 1 & 2 of 4)
(1959) [PG]
Ben-Hur: The 1959 movie on 2 discs:
After his boyhood friend Messala's fanatic loyalty to Rome makes him a powerful enemy, Jewish nobleman Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) is found guilty of an attempted murder he did not commit. His family is banished and he is enslaved on a warship. Yet,... More
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Alexander
(2004) [MA]
Oliver Stone's Alexander is based on the true story of one of history's most luminous and influential leaders, Alexander the Great (Colin Farrell) - a man who had conquered 90% of the known world by the age of 27. Alexander led his virtually invincible Greek and Macedonian armies through 22,000... More
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Hero
(2002) [M]
Starring Jet Li (Once Upon a Time in China, The Master) in a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up to defy an empire and unite a nation! With supernatural skill and no fear, a nameless soldier (Jet Li) embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that... More
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Asoka
(2001) [M]
Asoka traces the life of Eperor Asoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who ascended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century BC. To extend the borders of his empire, Asoka waged one of the bloodiest wars in history with the neighbouring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated.... More
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Don't Say Anything (Kuch Naa Kaho)
(2003) [PG]
Kuch Naa Kaho is the story of Raj, a young man who just wants to live his own life, and Namrata, the stunning woman whose job it becomes to find Raj a suitable wife. With the help of his mischievious little friend, Adi, Raj is able to deter all Namrata's prospects and eventually he comes to... More
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Bichunmoo
(2000) [MA]
Bichunmoo is a sweeping epic fantasy packed with incredible special effects, martial arts wizardry, breathtaking action sequences, sumptuous costume design and stunning cinematography. Based on an immensely popular Korean comic book from the 1980s, the film is set in 14th Century China and tells... More
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Spartacus (Special Edition) (2 Disc Set)
(1960) [PG]
This presentation of the powerful film classic features an additional five minutes of footage cut from the film's original release, plus the original overture and extended soundtrack. Director Stanley Kubrick tells the tale of Spartacus (Kirk Douglas), the bold gladiator slave and Varinia (Jean... More
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The Lord of the Rings : The Return of the King (2 disc set)
(2003) [M]
The Fellowship's journey is coming to an end. Sauron's forces have attacked Gondor's capital of Minas Tirith in his final siege against mankind. Watched over by a fading steward, the once great kingdom has never been in more desperate need of its king. But will Aragorn find the strength to become... More
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