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- Henry V
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- "He ruled a massive empire...and fought a mighty war! Kenneth Branagh, Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Emma Thompson, and Judi Dench star in this heroic, action-packed epic based on the timeless play by William Shakespeare. 'Magnificent, passionate and steeped in powerful emotion,' Henry V is a stunning Oscar-nominated adventure that takes its place amongst the greatest war films of all time.
Having recently been crowned King of England, Henry commands a massive invasion to assert what he believes is his legal right to the throne of France. But a mighty army stands in his way...and the young monarch must rely on untested reserves of courage and cunning as he personally leads his outnumbered forces into a desperate battle for the honor and glory of the British Empire."
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- The Magnificent Seven (Special Edition)
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- John Sturges
- "Merciless Calvera and his band of ruthless outlaws are terrorizing a poor mexican village, and even the bravest lawmen can't stop them. Desperate, the locals hire Chris Adams and six other gunfighters to defend them. With time running out before Clavera's next raid, the heroic seven must prepare the villagers for battle and help them find the courage to take back their town...or die trying!"
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- Yojimbo (Criterion Collection Spine #52)
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- Akira Kurosawa
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- Samurai Trilogy Box Set - Criterion Collection
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- Hiroshi Inagaki
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- Spartacus - Criterion Collection
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- Anthony Mann
- "Stanley Kubrick directed a cast of screen legends--including Kirk Douglas as the idominatable gladiator that led a Roman slave revolt--in the sweeping epic that defined a genre and ushered in a new Hollywood era. The assured acting, lush Technicolor cinematography, bold costumes and visceral fight sequences won Spartacus four Oscars; the blend of politics and sexual suggestion scandalized audiences. Today Kubrick's controversial classic, the first film to openly defy Hollywood's blacklist, remains a landmark of cinematic artistry and history."
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- Fellini - Satyricon
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- Federico Fellini
- "Step into the bawdy, erotic, and titillating world of Rome during the days of Emperor Nero, where two competing teachers play tricks on each other while vying for the same lover's charms. Paralleling the self-indulgence of modern society , these Romans pursue their own gratification above all else, resulting in both intense pleasure and enormous despair displayed in visually seductive scenes that are both shocking, unprecedented and brilliantly stunning."
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- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
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- Ang Lee
- "Two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy-and the inescapable, enduring power of love.
Set against 19th-century China's breathtaking landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed, box office smash from acclaimed director Ang Lee featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping."
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- Clash of the Titans (Snap Case)
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- Desmond Davis
- "Olympian Gods, mythological monsters, and heroic mortals populate this imaginative spectacle. Harry Hamlin is Perseus, mortal son of Zeus, and champion of captive Andromeda. From that storyline, Harryhausen unleashes sea creature Kraken, snake-haired Medusa, swamp denizon Calibos, flying horse Pegasus, two-headed dog Dioskilos, giant scorpions and all manner of eye-popping adventure. Let the clash begin"
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- Gone with the Wind
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- George Cukor
- "Cinematic masterpiece. Hollywood legend. National treasure. Gone With the Wind is all this and more. Following its premiere in December 1939, this winner of eight regular Academy Awards-including Best Picture-and two special Academy Awards was quickly deemed 'an intense, living experience' and the 'peak milestone in motion picture achievement.' Adapted from Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this dazzling epic stars Vivian Leigh as the tempestuous Scarlett O'Hara and Clark Gable as dashing Rhett Butler. Forever linked by passion and separated by pride and self-delusion, these unforgettable screen lovers bring Mitchell's immortal saga to life, set against the stunning backdrop of a time and place forever Gone with the Wind."
