Robert Bolt ("A Man for All Seasons", "The Mission") wrote the screenplay of this long but rewarding study by David Lean about a rich, unsatisfied, ma... Read more
One of the great translations of literature into film, David Lean's "Great Expectations" brings Charles Dickens's masterpiece to robust on-screen life... Read more
A lonely child witnesses a murder by a foreign sailor and is then abducted by the killer. Hayley Mills steals the film in her first major role. Horst... Read more
One of the great translations of literature into film, David Lean's "Great Expectations" brings Charles Dickens's masterpiece to robust on-screen life... Read more
Philip Ransome, a boy from the west of England about ten-years-old, has been mute since age three and spends his days roaming the moors alone. His par... Read more
Based on a true-life 1943 incident, with most of the film is set in a British midget submarine, commandeered by John Mills. The sub's mission (togethe... Read more
She was the darling of English society in 1805 when she married the country's most distinguished peer. Then she rocked the gentry and threatened her h... Read more
The longest running musical in Broadway and West End history and a worldwide phenomenon. Andrew Lloyd Webber has personally overseen and executively p... Read more
A magnificent documentary-like war drama produced, co-directed, written by, and starring Noel Coward as the captain of a crew of brave, young soldiers... Read more
Cinema icon John Mills stars in four classic films, ranging from an IRA thriller to a war-time farce. 'The Gentle Gunman' (1952) - Mills plays the old... Read more
An elderly woman hires a governess with a mysterious past to look after her disturbed and spoiled teenage granddaughter, who eventually understands th... Read more
This prequel to 'Zulu' has Burt Lancaster and Peter O'Toole starring in this well-made war epic about England's bullheadedness in its handling of the... Read more
A first-rate WWII Submarine saga concentrating on the personalities of the men in the crew as much as on an assignment to sink German battleships. Read more
'Whistle Down The Wind' (1961) With their mother dead and their father seemingly too busy to care, the Bostock children are forced to amuse themselves... Read more
Sir John Mills stars as the legendary 1950s hero Professor Quatermass in Nigel Kneale's science-fiction thriller, first shown on Thames Television in... Read more
A well-made psychological drama of a British ambulance officer, two nurses and a German soldier bought together in the African desert. John Mills, Syl... Read more
Superb suspense story that was Clint Eastwood's directorial debut. Eastwood plays a late-night DJ who has a one-night stand with devoted listener Jess... Read more
Mr. Forbush (John Hurt), a young biologist with an eye for the ladies, chooses an unlikely assignment...to study a colony of penguins in the wildernes... Read more
This riveting adaptation of James Kennaway's novel boasts superb performances by Alec Guinness and John Mills as British army officers locked in a bat... Read more
An enormous success in England, based on the best-selling book by Raymond Briggs, this is the powerful, unforgettable story of the consequences of nuc... Read more
John Mills plays a respected doctor who comes home one evening to find the body of a murdered actress of his acquaintance. The police are summoned, an... Read more
Dramatic true-life adventure of the British explorer who led his country's Antarctic expeditions and strove to be the first to reach the South Pole. J... Read more
Set in the London Blitz during the early days of WWII. During an IRA terrorist offensive to plant bombs in the Underground as Londoners take shelter f... Read more
Popular radio show host Dave Garver (Clint Eastwood) becomes restless in his relationship with his girlfriend (Donna Mills). Impulsively, he goes out... Read more
If official documentation didn't exist, we'd never believe a fantastic yarn like this. Actor M.E. Clifton James plays himself, a British stock-company... Read more
This fine understated drama looks at a typical British household and how it is affected by the events of those years between World Wars I and II. Base... Read more
In 1940, during the Battle of Britain, a deserted airfield somewhere in the heart of England becomes a bustling bomber command station. This excellent... Read more
This suspenseful thriller is much closer to John Buchan's original novel than has been filmed before. With a fine cast of British character actors inc... Read more
An exciting war thriller about a group of POWs held by the Nazis in a castle that's been turned into an 'escape-proof' prison. Read more
Like his children's books, Roald Dahl's adult stories never fail to suprise. Each stand alone, playfully macabre story in this acclaimed series is a b... Read more
Like his children's books, Roald Dahl's adult stories never fail to suprise. Each stand alone, playfully macabre story in this acclaimed series is a b... Read more
This realistic account of the evacuation of more than 350, 000 trapped British and Allied troops from Dunkirk is a well-staged recreation of the actua... Read more
Richard Attenborough's Academy Award-winning epic follows the extraordinary life of Mahatma Gandhi (played by Ben Kingsley), from his beginnings as a... Read more
Richard Attenborough's Academy Award-winning epic follows the extraordinary life of Mahatma Gandhi (played by Ben Kingsley), from his beginnings as a... Read more
A group of soldiers lead by Corporal "Tubby" Bins (John Mills), stranded in France, must make their way to the shores of Dunkirk in hopes of a rescue.... Read more
John Mills stars in this celebrated adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic. Mr Polly is a sensitive soul, idling away his days as a humble draper's assi... Read more
Graham Holt is a lonely middle-aged man who runs a postal substation in a small village in England. He decides to adopt a son. James is the troubled y... Read more
Aka "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc". French filmmaker Luc Besson's ("The Big Blue") lavish historical biodrama about the visionary French pe... Read more
Barbara Cartland's 17th Century romance is adapted for television. Young Lady Panthea Vyne (Lysette Anthony) falls for a handsome highwayman, Silverb... Read more
A triple feature set. 'The Battle of the River Plate' (1956) - Ten days before the outbreak of WWII, a powerful German battleship sails around the Sou... Read more
In the last days of World War II, a group of British commandos is sent on a daring mission deep into Nazi territory to sabotage production of a pair o... Read more
Experience the Tarzan story from Jane's point of view as Tarzan defends her against a beachcombing King of the Beasts, untangles her from a python's s... Read more
David Lean dvd double feature. "The Sound Barrier" (1952) - The true story of the jet plane's early days and the committed men who risked all to test... Read more
A landmark American film, the first X-rated movie to gain mainstream acceptance and Hollywood laurels: a British director, John Schlesinger, starkly a... Read more
It's the demure, ladylike Harvey Girls, led by Judy Garland, vs. the freespirited saloon gals, led by Angela Lansbury in this Wild West musical. A sun... Read more
'The Moon-Spinners' - A teenager on vacation in Greece with her aunt becomes involved in a search for jewel thieves and finds adventure, danger and ro... Read more
A landmark American film, the first X-rated movie to gain mainstream acceptance and Hollywood laurels: a British director, John Schlesinger, starkly a... Read more
'Carve Her Name With Pride' (1958) Violette Bushell is a young woman living in London in World War 2. She meets a young French soldier whom she falls... Read more
Hitchcock's most famous movie, the shocker that still keeps people away from showers. Janet Leigh is a woman on the run who befriends mother's boy mot... Read more
In this revered Western, Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) returns home to Texas after the Civil War. When members of his brother's family are killed or abdu... Read more
On a routine post-war mission, a submarine strikes a forgotten mine and sinks to the bottom. The twelve-man crew are faced with the probability of per... Read more
Hitchcock's most famous movie, the shocker that still keeps people away from showers. Janet Leigh is a woman on the run who befriends mother's boy mot... Read more
This classic western stars John Wayne as a Civil War veteran who tracks a Comanche raiding party for five years to rescue the girl they hold captive.... Read more
When bored British housewife Sarah Miles (Deborah Kerr) is introduced to American writer Maurice Bendrix (Van Johnson), the attraction between them is... Read more
Close the doors, dim the lights, take a seat and leave your troubles behind. The Classic Matinee Triple Bill is your exclusive gold pass to the matine... Read more
Successfully cross-pollinating quirky rom-com with ensemble drama, performance artist Miranda July's debut feature navigates the tricky waters of inti... Read more
Social comedy and serious drama meet in this BBC mini-series of the Charles Dickens' tale. Greed turns the family and friends of Martin Chuzzlewit, a... Read more
Some of Britain's best known comics appear in this screwball farce about two zany families who battle over an inheritance in Victorian England. John M... Read more
A classic double feature from acclaimed director Peter Weir. "The Cars That Ate Paris" (1974) - Australian director Peter Weir's first feature is a de... Read more
Robert Preston and Robert Sterling star as brothers torn apart by their moral differences. One, a mild-mannered do-gooder, the other, a heartless cri... Read more
John Ford's epic western stars James Stewart as a U.S. senator who returns to his old home after 25 years for the funeral of old friend John Wayne. Wh... Read more
The career of John Mills spanned an amazing seven decades. He was the quintessential English hero and gentleman, exuding strength and authority but wi... Read more
The northern lights are shining down on the sixth and final season of the multi-award winning show. Reunite with Dr Joel Fleischman, Maggie, Chris and... Read more
Joel Fleishman (Rob Morrow) is a new medical college graduate. Due to a clause in the small print of his scholarship contract he finds himself in the... Read more
Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece comes to life in this epic film classic, featuring the talents of some of the greatest names from Hollywood's Golde... Read more
Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece comes to life in this epic film classic, featuring the talents of some of the greatest names from Hollywood's Golde... Read more
This rousing western-comedy stars John Wayne as a feisty cattleman who finds his life suddenly complicated with the arrival of estranged wife Maureen... Read more
John Ford's epic western stars James Stewart as a U.S. senator who returns to his old home after 25 years for the funeral of old friend John Wayne. Wh... Read more
After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite... Read more
From the director of 'Black Adder' and 'Only Fools and Horses' comes this black comedy of murder and mayhem. Mother (Brenda Fricker) rules the house w... Read more
This playfully macabre series continues with a collection of stories inspired by Roald Dahl. Each stand-alone episode in this acclaimed series is a br... Read more
After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite... Read more
Vance Shaw (Randolph Scott) wants to put his criminal past behind him and gets his chance when he is hired to protect workers constructing telegraph p... Read more
After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite... Read more
Based on the scandalous true story of a murder mystery in colonial Kenya that shocked the world, White Mischief is a compelling drama where the heady... Read more
With its characteristic blend of dark humour, horror and fantasy, this legendary series continues with a collection of playfully macabre stories, each... Read more
In the tradition of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin comes Eric Sykes and his famous comedy players. These one-off specials are the pinnacle of Sykes... Read more
"Psycho" (1960) - Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of the macabre stars Anthony Perkins as the troubled Norman Bates, whose "old dark house" and adjoin... Read more
In Victorian England, young Bob Gregson is a porter at the local railway station. He has eyes for Miss Harriet Collins, a teacher at the orphange whe... Read more
Herman Melville's sea classic is brought to the screen with intensity by director John Huston. Starring Gregory Peck as Ahab, Richard Basehart as Ishm... Read more
Herman Melville's sea classic is brought to the screen with intensity by director John Huston. Starring Gregory Peck as Ahab, Richard Basehart as Ishm... Read more
A deliciously naughty box set containing six of the best from the Carry On team. Join Sid James, Hattie Jaques, Kenneth Williams, Bernard Cribbins an... Read more
Aka 'Cymbeline'. This gritty and intense crime drama is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's late tragic work of innocence lost and jealousy avenged... Read more
While L.A. has been the undisputed capital of studio filmmaking in America since the early 20th century, San Francisco has become home to a different... Read more
This biopic of the silent cinema stars life from chirpy cockney to embalmed snob is played well by Robert Downey Jr. Dan Aykroyd is Mack Sennett, Gera... Read more
From director Lars von Trier ("Dancer in the Dark") comes this riveting drama focusing on mysterious fugitive Nicole Kidman as she hides from gangster... Read more
Long before "Murder, She Wrote", "Ellery Queen" was entertaining viewers with the exact same crime format: a mysterious murder, a long list of clues,... Read more