The Apocalypse Watch 1997 TV, 174 min. Genre: Action
Director: Kevin Connor Cast: Patrick Bergin, John Shea, Virginia Madsen, Benedick Blythe, Malcolm Tierney, Al Matthews, Ted Maynard, Christopher Neame, David Cheung, James Aubrey, James Faulkner, Daphne Cheung, Glynis Barber, Alan Shearman, Geoffrey Toone
Terrorist attacks are breaking out across England, and two members of the CIA, brothers Drew and Harry (Patrick Bergin and John Shea), enter the fray to find out what is going on. They are joined by the girlfriend, Karin (Virginia Madsen), of their CIA brother who was killed by the terrorists. What they find is a vast organization of neo-Nazis. Based on a Robert Ludlum novel by the same name.
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Bullshot Crummond 1983 PG, 85 min. Genre: Comedy aka: Bullshot
Director: Dick Clement Cast: Alan Shearman, Diz White, Ronald E. House, Frances Tomelty, Michael Aldridge, Ron Pember, Mel Smith, Christopher Good, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Bayldon
The dastardly German World War I flying ace Count Otto von Bruno (Ronald E. House) tries to get his hands on a top-secret device, and the inventor's daughter, Rosemary (Diz White), calls on World War I flying hero-turned Olympian racer, auto racer, crime solver, etc. Captain Hugh "Bullshot" Crummond (Alan Shearman) to save the day. Thus starts the zany antics of our hero who itches to renew his battles with the baron.
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Marco Polo 2007 TV, 176 min. Genre: Adventure
Director: Kevin Connor Cast: Ian Somerhalder, Brian Dennehy, B.D. Wong, Alan Shearman, Mark Jax, Kay Tong Lim, Christian Lee, Luo Yan, Keagan Kang, Melissa Sue Anderson, Desiree Ann Siahaan, Daxing Zhang
This made-for-TV offering follows the adventures of 13th-century Venetian explorer Marco Polo (Ian Somerhalder) who travels to China where he becomes an advisor to the emperor Kubla Khan (Brian Dennehy). Over a 20-year period, the Kahn sends Marco Polo and his servant Pedro (B.D. Wong) on a series of journeys to explore the wonders of new lands.
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The Old Curiosity Shop 1995 TV, 195 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Kevin Connor Cast: Peter Ustinov, Tom Courtenay, Sally Walsh, William Mannering, James Fox, Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy, Frank Thornton, Timothy Watson, Ricci Harnett, Brian McGrath, Julia McKenzie, Alan Shearman, Christopher Ettridge, Doreen Keogh, Oliver Maguire
Young Nell (Sally Walsh) is cared for by her guardian grandfather Fred Trent (Peter Ustinov) at his curiosity shop. On the surface all appears good, but Fred has an obsession with gambling, which causes him to lose his business. As a result, Fred and Nell leave London and travel in the countryside where they meet many interesting characters.
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| 1. The Apocalypse Watch (1997)
2. Bullshot Crummond (1983) aka: Bullshot
3. Marco Polo (2007)
4. The Old Curiosity Shop (1995)
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