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111 Films.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991): Lavishly mounted mega–hit. An exhilarating romp through the forests of Sherwood.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (2-disc Ed.)
Last Temptation of Christ, The (1988): Brave, earnest film controversial for its assumption that Christ suffered from mortal doubt when chosen to carry God's message. Willem Dafoe plays…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Broadcast News (1987): Superb TV newsroom dramedy in which vacuous newsreader Hurt and neurotic reporter Brooks compete for the attentions of Holly Hunter.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Empire of the Sun (1987): A much–admired Spielberg epic in which a young boy witnesses the Japanese invasion of China in WWII. Based on the memoirs of sci–fi…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Heartbreak Ridge (1986): Eastwood stars as a rugged drill sergeant assigned to a platoon of raw recruits in order to whip them into shape. Lesser Eastwood effort is also…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25 (2-disc Ed.)
Stand by Me (1986): Stephen King adaptation has its darker moments, as four boys journey across 50s rural Maine to see a dead body, but a genuine feeling for childhood…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Out of Africa (1985): Epic, elegant retelling of Karen Blixen's African memoirs. Winner of seven Oscars including Best Picture.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Witness (1985): Cop Harrison Ford goes undercover at an Amish community after one of their young witnesses a murder. Consummate Hollywood thriller, quite brilliantly…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Amadeus (1984): Academy–award winning biopic of Mozart's illustrious but brief existence that spawned much of the greatest music ever written. A humourous yet…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (As New Directors Cut)
Splash (1984): Winning comic fantasy with Tom Hanks falling for mermaid Daryl Hannah.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Starman (1984): Jeff Bridges plays an alien trying to recover his spaceship on Earth with the help of young widow Karen Allen. Entertaining fantasy–drama.; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Terms of Endearment (1983): Classic family saga of loss and reconciliation with Shirley Maclaine and Jack Nicholson, who both won Oscars, as did the film.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Gandhi (1982): Epic retelling of the life of the inspirational Indian leader with Ben Kingsley as 'The Mahatma'. Won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan (1982): The Enterprise crew are back to do battle with Kirk's old enemy Khan, as he takes control of a Federation Starship. Nice touches of humour and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Victor Victoria (1982): Blake Edwards boudoir–farce with Julie Andrews playing a male impersonator in 30s Paris.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Chariots of Fire (1981): Despite all the Oscar glory, this tale of athletic derring–do in Edwardian England is a mostly lame–footed attempt to dramatise the…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Man from Snowy River , The (1981): Sterling entertainment in the old fashioned sense, this Western has both spectacle and a big–hearted story of a man who must prove himself to…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Blues Brothers, The (1980): Smash comedy with great soul music and epic sight–gags.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Dogs of War, The (1980): Frederick Forsyth's best–seller gets reasonably good treatment here, Christopher Walken playing a hard bastard mercenary hired by Big Business…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Long Good Friday, The (1980): Electrifying, influential account of hoodlum rivalry in contemporary London with Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren matching an intelligent, gritty script.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Raging Bull (1980): Robert De Niro gives new meaning to 'method acting' in his portrayal of hot–blooded boxer, Jake La Motta. The film chronicles his violent world…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Breaker Morant (1979): An unjust court–martial in the Boer War provides much tension in one of the great Oz dramas.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Escape from Alcatraz (1979): Clint Eastwood uses a pair of nail–clippers to stage his bid for freedom, in this memorable, understated thriller based on the only successful…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Macbeth (1979): Excellent version of the 'Scottish play' that translates Trevor Nunn's RSC stage version to television complete with minimalistic staging and some…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Deer Hunter, The (1978): A grimly realistic portrait of how the atrocities of the Vietnam war have an effect on a group of friends. Robert De Niro heads a virtuoso cast in…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Halloween (1978): Landmark horror film is distinguished by direction that gives a constant sense of impending doom, yet provides constant surprises – unlike the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Kiwi Gold (feat. Letter to Blanchy, Gliding On, Pete & Pio, A Week of It, More Issues, Rabbiter's Rest, Radio Times Theatre) (1977-1994): Three tasty samplers of Kiwi television sitcoms and current affairs skit shows featuring some of our best known comic talents. VOLUME 1 contains…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15, ~~$20~~ $15 (Volume 1) , ~~$20~~ $15 (Volume 2)
Rocky (1976): The simple yet effective story of a two–bit boxer's quest for self–respect and fame was a feat paralleled by the film's writer and star,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
American Film Theatre - In Celebration (1975): A tightly framed screen adaptation of David Storey's autobiographical play set around the reunion of a Nottinghamshire mining family, in which cast…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975): Jack Nicholson gives a star–making performance in this courageous tragi–comedy about a misfit's influence on a group of oppressed asylum…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Great Gatsby, The (1974): Accomplished adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald "Jazz Age" classic set among the upper classes of the roaring 20's, with a script by Francis Ford…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Papillon (1973): Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman escape French prison colony Devil's Island. Memorable drama.; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Sting, The (1973): Classic vehicle for Robert Redford and Paul Newman playing two Depression–era conmen. Winner of seven Oscars including Best Picture. Music by…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Agatha Christie Murder Mystery Collection (Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, Mirror Crack'd, Endless Night) (1972-1981): Four of the best latterday adaptations of mystery–writer Agatha Christie.; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Fiddler On the Roof (1971): Epic folk tale of community survival is given a vivid musical setting, as a Jewish family travel from pre–revolutionary Ukraine to America in…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
French Connection, The (1971): An influential crime picture based on the largest narcotics seizure of all time. Won the Oscar for Best Picture for its realistic portrait of New…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Airport (1970): A big–city airport is disrupted one hectic night, with hijackings, bombings, stowaways etc. The whole cast struggle to cope. Adapted from…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Patton (1970): George C. Scott is unnervingly convincing as the real life WW2 General with whose military convictions were indeed unnerving. Co–written by…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 (+ bonus disc documentary)
Ryan's Daughter (1970): The love triangle is given a sweeping, old–fashioned spin by David Lean, set on the rugged Irish coast during WW1.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Hello Dolly! (Hello, Dolly!) (1969): Barbra Streisand is the attraction of this Gene Kelly musical, as a meddling matchmaker.; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20 (W/- New York, New York, and All That Jazz)
Marooned (Space Travelers) (1969): An excellent outer space thriller which proffers an APOLLO 13–like situation of NASA astronauts being stuck in orbit, while the Earthbound…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Zulu (1969): Vivid historical epic about a British army post besieged by the Zulu hordes in 19th century South Africa. Half of the film is a blow by blow recount…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): Stanley Kubrick's milestone sci–fi film is a magnificent visual wonder. Based on the short story 'The Sentinal' by Arthur C. Clarke, this…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (2-Disc Special Edition)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968): Dick Van Dyke stars as eccentric inventor and who gives a run–down race car a magical new lease of life. This musical comedy masterpiece…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (2-DIsc Gold Edition)
Lion in Winter, The (1968): An acting feast for Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn (who won an Oscar) as tempestuous King Henry II and his estranged wife who fiercely…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Oliver! (1968): Perfect screen adaptation of the 1960 stage musical by British writer and composer Lionel Bart, based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale. For a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968): A 13–minute credit sequence opens this riveting frontier saga, arguably the finest film of the genre. Charles Bronson steps in to Clint…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Producers, The (1968): Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel cavort in Mel Brooks' first (and best?) film, a Broadway–musical satire highlighted by the classic 'Springtime for…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Rolling Stones - Rock and Roll Circus (1968): A time–capsule of swinging London at its height, this TV special performance (which was never actually aired) has an unusual line–up,…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Bonnie and Clyde (1967): One of the seminal films of the late 1960s, an artful depiction of the exploits of Depression–era bank–robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Fahrenheit 451 (1967): Adaptation of Ray Bradbury's sci–fi novel, set in a book–burning 'utopian' future, has naïve fireman Oskar Werner questioning the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Graduate, The (1967): An endearing Dustin Hoffman in his first leading role, is seduced by a middle–aged woman and then falls in love with her daughter. A brilliant…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
How I Won the War (1967): John Lennon and Michael Crawford do service in this black satire on military lunacy.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Wait Until Dark (1967): A blind Audrey Hepburn is trapped in her apartment by psycho–beatnik Alan Arkin, who's looking for hidden heroin. Based on a stageplay, this…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Marnie (1964): Rich businessman Sean Connery blackmails kleptomaniac secretary Tippi Hedren into marrying him, thence free to try out his own brand of experimental…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
My Fair Lady (1964): Ever–popular, though rather long musical version of George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion', starring Audrey Hepburn as riffraff transformed into…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 (2-Disc Special Edition)
Birds, The (1963): Hitch's masterful rendering of Daphne Du Maurier's novella contains some of his most memorable set pieces, as the population of a seaside resort come…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75 (2 pack w/- Psycho)
Cleopatra (1963): Magnificent sets and Rex Harrison's dynamic Caesar are the saving graces of this, Hollywood's most extravagant turkey. Both Liz Taylor and Richard…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Hud (1963): Handsome idler Paul Newman sows the seeds of trouble in this excellent modern–day Texas western, with his piercing eyes and calculated slouch…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962): Moving adaptation stars Gregory Peck in an Oscar–winning performance as the genial lawyer who defends an innocent Negro accused of rape in the…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961): Audrey Hepburn is just lovely as an uptown Manhattan socialite who proves a major distraction for her writer neighbour. A chic, carefree frolic based…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Children's Hour, The (1961): Good performances from the two leads as lesbian school–teachers who are involved in smalltown scandal when a trouble–making student…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Flower Drum Song (1961): Amiable if overlong musical comedy telling the story of a Chinese girl who smuggles herself into San Francisco as a "picture bride" to marry a young…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Pit and the Pendulum, The (1961): Corman's most famous plundering of Poe extracts a host of psycho–sexual tensions out of a fine script. Vincent Price is convinced he is the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
West Side Story (1961): Oscar–sweeping, hugely influential film version of Bernstein and Sondheim's landmark Broadway musical, updating Romeo and Juliet to dockland…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 (Std. Edition)
Spartacus (1960): First–rate epic details the revolt of the ancient Roman slaves as led by Kirk Douglas in the title role. Production spares little expense but…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
North by Northwest (1959): Cary Grant becomes a victim of mistaken identity and is chased across America by enemy agents, in one stylish set piece after another. One of Hitch's…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75 (50th Anniversary Edition)
On the Beach (1959): 50's cold war paranoia piece set in post–WW2 Melbourne, the only place in the world yet untouched by creeping radiation. Based on Nevil Shute's…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Rio Bravo (1959): John Wayne plays a sheriff who has captured a high profile bandit. With the state Marshall many days away and a gang of thugs planning a raid from…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Cat On a Hot Tin Roof (1958): Compelling melodrama based on Tennessee Williams' play of greed, lust and impotence in a wealthly Southern family. Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Defiant Ones, The (1958): That well known image of race–hatred – escaped black and white prisoners unwillingly handcuffed together – originated here, with…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Long Hot Summer, The (1958): The steam rises in this William Faulkner adaptation about sex and sin in the small–town South. With a tyrannical Orson Welles, and Joanne…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
South Pacific (1958): Solid screen version of Rogers and Hammerstein's stage spectacle, memorable for its lush location photography and infectious tunes.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
A King in New York (1957): Mild satire, in which Chaplin plays the leader of 'Estrovia' whose visit to NYC is beset by witchhunts, noise, and 1950s conservatism. Has often…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957): The legendary Doc Holliday–Wyatt Earp clash with the Clayton gang with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas in the leading spurs. A textbook Western.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Guys and Dolls (1955): Snappy popular musical in spite of its length. Marlon Brando appears in an atypically upbeat performance.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Oklahoma! (1955): Ground–breaking Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, includes many classic numbers.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Richard III (1955): Laurence Olivier's third cinematic translation of Shakespeare both as actor and director. His performance borders on high camp as the twisted 15th…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Dambusters, The (Dam Busters, The) (1954): British inventor Barnes Wallis's ingenious attempts to destroy German dams during WWII forms the basis of this splendid thriller. Michael Redgrave…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Glenn Miller Story, The (1954): A creditable star–biography of the big–band leader and trombonist, which, verging on the overly sentimental, is saved by its reverance to…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
On the Waterfront (1954): Brooding tour–de–force with Marlon Brando in his prime as the square–jawed misfit entangled in corrupt union politics. Winner of 8…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Desert Rats, The (1953): No–nonsense British Army officer Richard Burton assumes command of an Australian platoon, but struggles to win their respect. Sequel to The…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Norman Wisdom Collection, The (Trouble in Store, Up in the World, On the Beat.) (1953-1962): Collection of three comedies – Trouble in Store, Up in the World and On the Beat – from admired British slapstick comedian Norman Wisdom,…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75 (3 films plus "Live in stage")
High Noon (1952): Retiring marshal Gary Cooper faces a crisis of conscience when he learns an old adversary wants revenge. A classic that derives its impact through…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Singin' in the Rain (Singing in the Rain) (1952): The quintessential Hollywood musical happens to be about the movie biz. Its blend of vivacious style and humour, catchy numbers and dazzling…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 (2-disc special edition)
Stalag 17 (1952): Sophisticated WW2 film in which comedy and suspense make uneasy but fascinating bedfellows. William Holden leads imprisoned American G.Is who plan…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Limelight (1951): Charlie Chaplin's final film recreates in spirit his poverty–stricken London boyhood and escape into the vaudeville world. With such…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Harvey (1950): Jimmy Stewart's personal favourite role is his middle–aged drunk who has a six–foot rabbit friend that only he can see. From Mary Chase's…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 (Plus The Glen Miller Story (1954))
King Solomon's Mines (1950): Stewart Granger is Allan Quartermain, Deborah Kerr and Richard Carlson are his intrepid side–kicks who venture the perilous African jungle in…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
All the King's Men (1949): Broderick Crawford brilliantly plays a well intentioned but bullheaded Southern senator whose thirst for power sets him on the road to ruin. Fine…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Gentleman's Agreement (1947): Gregory Peck stars in this Academy Award winning melodrama about a writer who, for the sake of research, pretends to be Jewish and becomes a victim…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Black Narcissus (1946): Visually stunning film about a group of nuns who try to establish a mission on a remote Himalayan outpost in the face of formidable conditions. One…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Great Expectations (1946): Esteemed treatment of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a young orphan aided by a mysterious benefactor brought major international success to the…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Mildred Pierce (1945): Joan Crawford won an Oscar for her career–defining role as a stoical housewife–turned–waitress who finds success in business, but…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
They Were Expendable (1945): Fine tribute to the US Torpedo–boat troops who were last to retreat from the Philippines after Pearl Harbour. John Wayne and Robert Montgomery…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 (3 pack w/- Operation Pacific & The Sea Chase)
Henry V (1944): Brimming with zest, this Shakespeare adaption became an instant classic when released, featuring Laurence Olivier in full sail as the youthful…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Casablanca (1942): The role that immortalised Bogart is that of Rick, the laconic cafe–owner who assists old flame Ingrid Bergman to escape the Nazis with her…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Mrs. Miniver (1942): An unabashed patriotic war drama, so effective in that capacity it garnered political commendation as well as six Oscars, including Best Picture and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Reap the Wild Wind (1942): Rugged ships captain John Wayne conducts hair–raising salvages off the 19th century Florida coast, in this spectacular sea–adventure,…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Fantasia (1940): Glorious Disney musical fantasy set to a rousing classical score. Highlights include Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's apprentice and the hippos and…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Grapes of Wrath (1940): Henry Fonda stars in this masterful humanist film about a group of destitute Oklahoma farmers that trek to California in hope of a better life. One…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Gone with the Wind (1939): One of the greatest examples of story–telling on film, this maintains one's firm interest for nearly four hours with its romantic story, strong…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939): Another brilliant comic parable from Frank Capra, in the wake of MR. DEEDS. The endearing Jimmy Stewart plays a young idealist who discovers the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Only Angels Have Wings (1939): Quintessential Hawks fare in which men are men and women have to be equally tough. At a South American outpost, mail pilot Cary Grant becomes…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Modern Times (1936): A last hurrah for the Little Tramp, who finds himself a casualty of industrial turmoil. Chaplin's produced this silent classic in spite of the sound…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 (2 - Disc)
Duck Soup (1933): A commercial bomb when released, this has since emerged as The Marx Brothers' tour–de–force, and the most popular among fans on account…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Frankenstein (1931): Boris Karloff is the definitive incarnation of Mary Shelley's tragic man–monster, while the delicate balance of horror and pathos give the film…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75 (With The Bride of Frankenstein)
Circus, The (1928): Chaplin's Little Tramp stumbles into a travelling circus where he falls in love and finds work as a circus clown and high–wire artist. Hasn't…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Steamboat Bill Jr (1928): One of Buster Keaton's best films begins as sly farce, with his wimpish city–slicker meekly tussling with a thuggish steamboat–captain…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Jazz Singer, The (1927): Historically important as the first–ever 'talkie' (ie. sound–film), featuring synchronised singing in several numbers. Al Jolson plays…; Blu-Ray ~~$15~~ $11.25
Chaplin Revue, The (1918-1923): A collection of comic shorts from Charlie Chaplin, playing his 'Tramp' character. Featured are 'Shoulder Arms', 'The Idle Class', 'The Pilgrim',…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15

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