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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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21 Hours at Munich
(1976) [M]
September 5 1972. The darkest day in sports history. Some 900 million sports fans tune in to watch the Olympics on TV. Instead they see the most shocking scenes unfold... Academy Award winner William Holden (Best Actor 1953 Stalag 17) and Academy Award nominee Shirley Knight (Best Supporting... 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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Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas) (2 disc set)
(2005) [MA]
A bona-fide hit of the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, Joyeux Noël is a warming story about courage and dignity that touched three nations that went to war in 1914. On Christmas Eve in Northern France, officers and soldiers from Scotland, Germany and France, who fought each other from trenches barely... 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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Bodyline: 3 part TV mini-series (Disc 3 of 3)
(1984) [PG]
Dramatisation of the 1932/33 Test cricket series between England and Australia. Played in Australia, the series gained notoriety in Australian and worldwide cricketing history for the fact that the English team applied a bowling technique called "leg theory", or more commonly, Bodyline. This... More
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Bodyline: 3 part TV mini-series (Disc 2 of 3)
(1984) [PG]
Dramatisation of the 1932/33 Test cricket series between England and Australia. Played in Australia, the series gained notoriety in Australian and worldwide cricketing history for the fact that the English team applied a bowling technique called "leg theory", or more commonly, Bodyline. This... More
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The Right Stuff (2 disc set)
(1983) [M]
In the middle of the 20th century, America pondered its future - and looked to the skies. Based on Tom Wolfe's book, The Right Stuff is the tale of how that future began, a thrilling epic of intrepid test pilot Chuck Yeager and the seven pioneering astronauts of the Project Mercury space program.... More
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Pearl Harbour : Special Edition (2 disc set)
(2001) [M]
Kate Beckinsale, looking beautiful and straight out of a 1940's glamour magazine, is Evelyn, the nurse who wins the hearts of both Rafe and Danny. Rafe meets her first during an examination to determine fitness for duty. He charms and clowns his way into a date, and the two fall quickly in love.... More
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From Hell
(2001) [MA]
While Jack The Ripper ruled the streets of London, terror reigned. His savagery implied insanity, but his diabolical precision argued that there was a method to his madness. Johnny Depp and Heather Graham star in this "engrossing, stylish thriller" (People). In 1888 London, the unfortunate poor... 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 Roman Empire
(2004) [PG]
At its height, the Roman Empire encompassed Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
How did it keep prospering for over 400 years? And why did it come to a rapid end?
What can we learn from the Roman Empire and what guiding principles does it offer us today?
Part 1 - The Legions Of... More
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Longitude
(2000) [PG]
In the 18th century, the only way to navigate accurately at sea was to follow a coastline all the way, which would not get you from Europe to the West Indies or the Americas. Observing the sun or stars would give you the latitude, but not the longitude unless done in conjunction with a clock that... More
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The Tudors (Season 1, Disc 3)
(2007) [MA]
Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe' winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (from Elvis and Mission Impossible III) is Henry VIII in this epic series that focuses on the early years of the infamous King of England's almost 40 year reign.
With a lust for power and an appetite for love, the young monarch... More
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The Tudors (Season 1, Disc 2)
(2007) [MA]
Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe' winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (from Elvis and Mission Impossible III) is Henry VIII in this epic series that focuses on the early years of the infamous King of England's almost 40 year reign.
With a lust for power and an appetite for love, the young monarch... More
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age
(2007) [M]
The story of one woman's crusade to control love, crush enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world. As her cousin Mary Stuart conspires with Philip of Spain to topple the throne, Elizabeth prepares to go to war to defend her empire.
Reprising the roles they... More
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The Tudors (Season 1, Disc 1)
(2007) [MA]
Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe' winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (from Elvis and Mission Impossible III) is Henry VIII in this epic series that focuses on the early years of the infamous King of England's almost 40 year reign.
With a lust for power and an appetite for love, the young monarch... More
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Shooting Dogs
(2005) [MA]
Joe Connor (Hugh Dancy) has come to Rwanda to teach because he believes he can make a difference. When the school becomes a haven for thousands of Rwandans fleeing escalating violence, Joe promises his brightest pupil, Marie, that the UN soldiers will protect her from the hordes of extremist... More
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Copying Beethoven
(2006) [PG]
It is Vienna, 1824. Beethoven, played brilliantly by Ed Harris, is racing to finish his new symphony. However, it has been years since his last success and he is plagued by deafness and personal trauma. A copyist is urgently needed to help the composer finish in time for the scheduled first... More
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Bobby
(2006) [M]
Featuring one of the most remarkable casts ever assembled, Bobby is the "exciting, involving and riveting (Rex Reed, New York Observer)" epic written and directed by Emilio Estevez.
With an all-star ensemble that includes Laurence Fishburne, William H. Macy and Sharon Stone, along with Heather... More
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Wallis and Edward
(2005) [PG]
It Was The Romance That Led To The Abdication Of A King
A dramatisation of the Royal scandal that shocked the world. Following Prince Edward from the time when he meets the love of his life, the American Mrs Wallis Simpson and continues after he has abdicated the throne in 1936. More
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Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
(2003)
Drama-documentary series which describes some of the key technological achievements of the industrial age.
Seven Wonders of the Industrial World uses a compelling mix of computer-generated and dramatic re-creations to bring these fascinating stories to life.
"Meet the most brilliant pioneers... More
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A Mighty Heart
(2007) [M]
It was an event that shocked the world. This is the story you haven't heard.
On January 23, 2002, Mariane Pearl’s world changed forever. Her husband, Daniel, South Asia bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal, was researching a story on shoe bomber, Richard Reid. The story drew them to... More
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To the Ends of the Earth
(2005) [MA]
An epic journey of self-discovery
In this dramatic adaptation of William Golding's trilogy 'Rites Of Passage', 'Close Quarters' and 'Fire Down Below', a young aristocrat boards a war ship heading for Australia, where he will take up a government post. It is not long, however, before the... More
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Becket
(1964) [PG]
Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievous Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket (Richard Burton in a career defining role) as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop Of Canterbury, Becket shocks the... More
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Amazing Grace (2 disc set)
(2006) [PG]
Amazing Grace is the incredible true story of William Wilberforce, who tirelessly led the campaign to abolish slavery in Britain. At a time when the slave trade was not only perceived as acceptable but as a necessary for the economy, Wilberforce and his fellow abolitionists dared to speak out... More
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The King and The Clown
(2005) [MA]
During Korea's Chosun dynasty, two wandering minstrels-acrobatic Jang-sang and drag actor Gong-gil-find they have a smash hit on their hands with their raucous mockery of their hen-pecked king. But when the palace hears of their satire, they are sentenced to execution-unless they can make the... More
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The 300 Spartans
(1962) [G]
Based on actual events which occurred in 480 B.C. Greece, this scintillating drama stars Richard Egan as the Greek soldier Leonidas, who led 300 Spartan soliders against an overwhelming Persian army in the Battle of Thermopylae. Unable to recruit the soldiers he needs to defend a critical Greek... More
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A Hero's Journey
(2006) [M]
A HERO'S JOURNEY is an exploration of the nature and power of forgiveness. East Timor's leader and President, Anana Gusmao, is the vehicle of this exploration. His story is a microcosm of the history of Timor-Leste's (East Timor) struggle for independence, and the young country's current fight... More
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300
(2006) [MA]
Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, "300" is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice... More
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