Erik the Viking 1989 PG-13, 106 min. Genre: Comedy / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Terry Jones Cast: Tim Robbins, John Cleese, Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt, Terry Jones, Imogen Stubbs, Antony Sher, Freddie Jones, John Gordon Sinclair, Tsutomu Sekine, Gary Cady, Tim McInnerny, Samantha Bond
Eric (Tim Robbins) is tired of the Age of Ragnarok with its raping and pillaging. To find an alternative, he sets off on a journey to the end of the world accompanied by an unlikely bunch of groupies.
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Indian Summer 1996 R, 110 min. Genre: Drama aka: Alive and Kicking
Director: Nancy Meckler Cast: Jason Flemyng, Antony Sher, Dorothy Tutin, Anthony Higgins, Bill Nighy, Philip Voss, Diane Parish, Aiden Waters, Natalie Roles, Freddy Douglas
A young dancer, Tonio (Jason Flemyng), has AIDS, yet he refuses medication, fearing that it will hinder his dancing ability. Meanwhile, he must come to terms in his personal relationship with friend and lover Jack (Antony Sher).
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Mrs. Brown 1997 PG, 103 min. Genre: Drama
Director: John Madden Cast: Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer, Antony Sher, Gerard Butler, Richard Pasco, David Westhead, Bridget McConnell, Georgie Glen, Catherine O'Donnell
This is a rendition of Queen Victoria's poignant love story, which followed the death of her beloved Albert. She finds solace with a Scottish commoner. Judi Dench and Billy Connolly perform magnificently as the lovers. Dench received an Academy Award nomination.
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Shakespeare in Love 1998 R, 120 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: John Madden Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Ben Affleck, Simon Callow, Jim Carter, Antony Sher, Steven O'Donnell, Tim McMullan, Steven Beard, Patrick Barlow, Martin Clunes
Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) has writers block, and a new comedy has been commissioned by theater owner Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush). When Viola de Lesseps (Gywneth Paltrow) auditions for a role in his play, Will is smitten. But, her wealthy family has betrothed her to another. VOILA! Will comes up with the plot for "Romeo and Juliet." Seven Academy Awards included Best Picture, Actress (Paltrow), and Supporting Actress (Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth); six additional nominations included Best Director and Supporting Actor (Rush).
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The Wind in the Willows 1996 PG, 88 min. Genre: Family / Adventure / Fantasy aka: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Director: Terry Jones Cast: Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Antony Sher, Nicol Williamson, John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Bernard Hill, Michael Palin, Nigel Planer, Julia Sawalha, Victoria Wood
Mole's (Steve Coogan) home is being destroyed after wealthy landowner Toad (Terry Jones) decides to convert the "wild wood" into a dog-food factory. Mole's friends–Rat (Eric Idle) and Badger (Antony Sher)–come to Mole's aid. But it is difficult to succeed against powerful odds.
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| 1. Erik the Viking (1989)
2. Indian Summer (1996) aka: Alive and Kicking
3. Mrs. Brown (1997)
4. Shakespeare in Love (1998)
5. The Wind in the Willows (1996) aka: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
6. The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1996)
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