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'Julius Caesar' (1970) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: June 29 "No grander Caesar… No greater cast! This 1970 adaptation stars Charlton Heston as Mark Antony, the loyal apprentice of Emperor Julius Caesar, who’s deceived and murdered by Brutus, Cassius and other power-hungry Roman officials. Driven out of Rome, the betrayers vow to destroy Mark Antony, who fights for Caesar and the future of the empire at all costs. All-star cast featuring Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, John Gielgud, Robert Vaughn, Richard Chamberlain, Diana Rigg & Christopher Lee “Director Stuart Burge has taken a pragmatic view even of the poetry; a virile drama of men making the most of their moments and making the world move with them.” – New York Magazine" Special Features and Technical Specs:
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'The Nelson Affair' (1973) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: June 29 "‘That “Hamilton Bitch”? Well, perhaps I am, but… I’m the woman he wants. Young George Matcham visits his uncle Lord Nelson and the vulgar Lady Hamilton. With the clear eyes of youth, he measures Nelson’s stature and notes his feet of clay. And yet, Nelson is a hero, a great man. How can this be resolved? Meanwhile, the combined French and Spanish fleet puts out to sea. Scripted by acclaimed British author Terence Rattigan and starring Peter Finch, Glenda Jackson & Anthony Quayle “Terence Rattigan’s script is witty and sophisticated” – Los Angeles Free Press" Special Features and Technical Specs:
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'A Night to Remember' (1958) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: June 29 "The greatest sea drama in living memory told as it really happened! Classic documentary drama based on Walter Lord’s book about the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Told from the perspective of Second Officer Charles Lightoller (Kenneth More), the story follows the supposedly ‘unsinkable’ ship as she embarks on her maiden voyage and ultimately founders in the North Atlantic Ocean. From Veteran British director Roy Ward Baker “A restrained ensemble drama that manages to intertwine a dozen different stories without tripping up on any of them, it relies on real-life survivor testimony for almost every line and incident, to immensely moving and dignified effect” – Guardian" Special Features and Technical Specs:
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'Damn The Defiant' (1962) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: June 29 "The cry was MUTINY… and the decks ran red! Alec Guinness must battle a mutinous crew and Napoleon’s fleet in the rousing, historical adventure DAMN THE DEFIANT! As commander of the British warship H.M.S. Defiant, the humane Crawford (Guinness) strives to maintain order throughout the ship against the ceaseless brutality of sadistic first mate Scott-Padget (Dirk Bogarde). After Crawford is injured in a fiery battle with a French treasure ship, angry seaman Vizard (Anthony Quayle) leads the crew to mutiny when Scott-Padget takes over but when a vengeful sailor murders Scott-Padget, the Defiant crew must decide between saving their country or their own lives. Directed by Lewis Gilbert (Alfie, Moonraker). “Superior performance from Alec Guinness” – Moviescene.com" Special Features and Technical Specs:
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'The Long Ships' (1964) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: June 29 "The viking adventurers who challenged the seas… and conquered the world! Viking brothers Rolfe (Widmark) and Orm (Russ Tamblyn, West Side Story) steal the Norse king’s funeral ship as well as his beautiful daughter, Gerda (Beba Loncar), and head off in search of the fabled “Mother of Voices,” a huge solid-gold bell “as tall as three tall men.” The brothers battle a maelstrom, a mutinous crew and vengeful Moorish troops led by Prince El Mansuh (Poitier). Highlighted by rousing battle scenes, daring escapes and humorous interludes This action-packed Viking adventure saga was directed by legendary cinematographer Jack Cardiff and starring Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier." Special Features and Technical Specs:
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Must have gone under a different name in other parts like so many films did at the time as the original UK title is HMS Defiant. Very good film all the same. I have the UK dvd from Columbia. |
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'Directed By Jim Sheridan: Four Irish Films' (1989 - 1997) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $119.95 Release date: July 27 "Jim Sheridan: Irelend’s finest director. Jim Sheridan was a prominent figure of the New Wave of Irish filmmaking in the 1990s. His work has always been praised for his balance between mainstream entertainment and social statements on Irish issues. My Left Foot (1989), which marked the first of three successful collaborations with actor and fellow Irishman Daniel Day-Lewis including In The Name Of The Father (1993) & The Boxer (1997) all which earned universal acclaim. His second film The Field (1990) (making its Blu-ray debut in this box) was overlooked at the time of release and is now ripe for re-appraisal with praised performances from Richard Harris, Sean Bean & John Hurt. This limited-edition collection brings all four films together for the first time with stunning HD presentations, newly produced interviews, commentaries & features all confirming that Sheridan is a powerful force behind the camera."
Limited Edition 4 Disc Hard box set. 1000 copies. My Left Foot (1989) – Imprint Collection #138 Based on the story of Christy Brown, this highly acclaimed film depicts his struggle for a normal life. Born with cerebral palsy into a poor, working-class Irish family, Christy was able only to control movement in his left foot and to speak in guttural sounds. With the help of his strong-willed and dedicated family and his own sheer courage and determination, he learns to grapple with life’s simple physical tasks and develops into a brilliant painter, poet and author. Winner of two Academy Awards® including Best Actor, Daniel Day-Lewis (1989) and winner of two BAFTAs including Best Actor, Daniel Day-Lewis (1989). Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Field (1990) – Imprint Collection #139 “Bull” McCabe’s family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing endlessly for the sake of the land. And when the widow who owns the field decides to sell the field in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. But while no one in the village would dare bid against him, an American with deep pockets decides that he needs the field to build a highway. The Bull and his son decide to convince the American to give up bidding on the field, but things go horribly wrong. Based on the John B Keane Play, Richard Harris received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for his performance as “Bull McCabe” in this dark but much overlooked film. Special Features and Technical Specs:
In the Name Of the Father (1993) – Imprint Collection #140 Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, In the Name of the Father tells the riveting true story of one man’s 15-year struggle and ultimate triumph over a terrible injustice. Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis gives an impassioned performance as Gerry Conlon, a petty thief in 1970s London, who is forced to confess to a savage terrorist bombing that he did not commit. When he and his father (Pete Postlethwaite) are both sentenced to life imprisonment, he finds a fiercely dedicated lawyer (Emma Thompson), to help clear his father’s name and expose the truth behind one of the most shameful legal events in recent history. Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Boxer (1997) – Imprint Collection #141 Academy Award-winner Daniel Day-Lewis (In The Name Of The Father, My Left Foot) and Academy Award-nominee Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves) are star-crossed lovers torn between unquestioning loyalty to the ties of tradition and the passion they share in one of the year’s most critically-acclaimed films from Academy Award-nominated director Jim Sheridan. Special Features and Technical Specs:
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'The Music Of Chance' (1993) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: July 27 "Jack Pozzi is about to take the biggest gamble of his life… Whilst traveling across America living off the money from a large inheritance, ex-fireman Nashe (Mandy Patinkin) has a chance meeting with Pozzi (James Spader), a professional gambler and card shark. Nashe agrees to fund the penniless Pozzi in a game of poker against two eccentric millionaires, Flower and Stone, in an attempt to regain some of his spent fortune. His gamble has unforeseen and bizarre consequences for both himself and Pozzi. Highly underrated cult gem from the early 90’s. Directed by acclaimed American artist, screenwriter and filmmaker Philip Haas and based on the novel by author Paul Auster. Starring Mandy Patinkin, James Spader, M. Emmet Walsh, Charles Durning, Joel Grey, Samantha Mathis & Chris Penn. “The Music of Chance is an artfully constructed trap. Like a lobster pot, a labyrinth or a game of poker, it draws you in and doesn’t let you” – Washington Post" Special Features and Technical Specs:
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'The Beast' (1988) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: July 27 "‘There is no room in a tank for a conscience’ A Soviet tank unit led by Commander Daskal (George Dzundza) destroys a village in Afghanistan in 1981. Taj (Steven Bauer), a member of the village, vows revenge and pursues him, along with the mujahideen. Kevin Reynolds’ The Beast is universally considered one of the most underrated films of the 1980’s. It’s a harrowing yet gripping feature with unforgettable performances. Starring Jason Patric, Stephen Bauer & Stephen Baldwin. “Intense” – LA Times “Remarkably courageous” – Chicago Tribune “Tough and ripping” – Time Out" Special Features and Technical Specs:
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