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The Best Intentions   1992     3 and a half stars    N/R, 180 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama / Romance
Director: Bille August  
Cast: Samuel Froler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow, Ghita Norby, Bjorn Kjellman, Borje Ahlstedt, Sif Ruud, Bjorn Granath, Gunilla Nyroos, Michael Segerstrom, Eva Grondahl, Mona Malm, Keve Hjelm, Margaretha Krook, Irma Christenson

  The 1909 courtship of theology student Henrik Bergman (Samuel Froler) and Anna Akerbloom (Pernilla August) and the subsequent marriage of Ingmar Bergman's parents is the centerpiece for this film. It shows how their love conquered different backgrounds and expectations in life.



Cast
Samuel Froler Henrik Bergman
Pernilla August Anna Akerblom Bergman
Max von Sydow Johan Akerblom
Ghita Norby Karin Akerblom
Bjorn Kjellman Ernst Akerblom
Borje Ahlstedt Carl Akerblom
Sif Ruud Beda Bergman
Bjorn Granath Oscar Akerblom
Gunilla Nyroos Svea Akerblom
Michael Segerstrom Gustav Akerblom
Eva Grondahl Martha Akerblom
Mona Malm Alma Bergman
Keve Hjelm Fredrik Bergman
Margaretha Krook Blenda Bergman
Irma Christenson Ebba Bergman
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The House of the Spirits   1993     2 stars  User Rating      R, 145 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Bille August  
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Winona Ryder, Antonio Banderas, Vincent Gallo, Vanessa Redgrave, Maria Conchita Alonso, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Sarita Choudhury, Jan Niklas, Teri Polo, Frank(2) Baker, Miriam Colon, Oscar A. Colon

  Based on Isabel Allende's novel, this is the tale of 50 years in the lives of three generations of the prominent Trueba family of South America. The story begins in Chile during 1926 when Esteban Trueba (Jeremy Irons) falls in love with Rosa Del Valle (Teri Polo), but she dies. Twenty years later, Esteban meets Rosa's sister Clara (Meryl Streep), and they marry and have a daughter, Blanca. Later, Clara and Blanca (Winona Ryder) move out in order to get away from the violent Esteban. Esteban, who is now a senator, has his sister Ferula (Glenn Close) banned from his home. The country as well as Esteban's family are fighting, but Esteban finally renounces his power and oppression.    1 User Review




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streep fan 02/13/2010 
  excellent movie had me in tears i so enjoyed this movie. Meryl streep is such a wonderful actress



Cast
Jeremy Irons Esteban Trueba
Meryl Streep Clara del Valle Trueba
Glenn Close Ferula Trueba
Winona Ryder Blanca Trueba
Antonio Banderas Pedro Tercero Garcia
Vincent Gallo Esteban Garcia
Vanessa Redgrave Nivea del Valle
Maria Conchita Alonso Transito Soto
Armin Mueller-Stahl Severo del Valle
Sarita Choudhury Pancha Garcia
Jan Niklas Count Jean de Satigny
Teri Polo Rosa del Valle
Frank(2) Baker Intelligence Officer
Miriam Colon Nana
Oscar A. Colon Sheriff
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Poster Art From art.comLes Miserables   1998     2 and a half stars  User Rating      PG-13, 130 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Bille August  
Cast: Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Reine Brynolfsson, Lennie James, Hans Matheson, Ben Crompton, Ian Cregg, David Birkin, Christopher Adamson, Kathleen Byron, Patsy Byrne, Tim Barlow, Veronika Bendova

  Liam Neeson takes on the role of ex-convict Jean Valjean who spends his live being persecuted by Inspector Javert (Geoffrey Rush) in this version of Victor Hugo's classic tale. Valjean is put in prison for stealing a loaf of bread and 20 years later is released. He finds success and is elected mayor of a town, but Javert arrives on the scene and is suspicious of Valjean. Valjean takes Fantine (Uma Thurman) into his home after she loses her job, but she is tortured by Javert and dies. Valjean raises her daughter Cosette. Now, the focus shifts to a grown-up Cosette and her romance with militant Marius (Hans Matheson) and ends with a final confrontation between Valjean and Javert.    2 User Reviews




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Movie better than musical.Lenmac 01/22/2013 
  Just saw Les Mis, the musical, with Jackman and Crowe. Would take this movie version over the musical anyday. If you have only seen the musical, you should rent this movie to get a better feel for the actual story and timelines.

Anonymous 01/05/2013 
  Very good acting....followed story line well. Included most major characters. Great scenery.



Cast
Liam Neeson Valjean
Geoffrey Rush Javert
Uma Thurman Fantine
Claire Danes Cosette
Reine Brynolfsson Captain Beauvais
Lennie James Enjolras
Hans Matheson Marius
Ben Crompton Grantier
Ian Cregg Feuilly
David Birkin Courfeyrac
Christopher Adamson Bertin
Kathleen Byron Mother Superior
Patsy Byrne Toussiant
Tim Barlow Lafitte
Veronika Bendova Azelma
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Pelle the Conqueror   1988     3 stars    N/R, 150 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Bille August  
Cast: Max von Sydow, Pelle Hvenegaard, Kristina Tornqvist, Erik Paaske, Bjorn Granath, Troels Asmussen, Astrid Villaume, Axel Stobye, Karen Wegener, Morten Jorgensen

  Swedish widower Lasse (Max von Sydow) takes his son, Pelle (Pelle Hvenegaard), to Denmark in hopes of improving their lives. But, they find that life in Denmark is no better than in Sweden. An Oscar was received for Best Foreign Film. Max von Sydow received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.

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Return to Sender   2004     2 stars    R, 105 min.
Genre: Thriller
aka: Convicted

Director: Bille August  
Cast: Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, Kelly Preston, Tim Daly, Mark Holton, Chris Freihofer, Darryl Cox, Mark Ryan, Brian Shoop, Randy Colton

  While on death row awaiting execution, convict Charlotte Cory (Connie Nielsen) becomes a pen pal of corrupt lawyer Frank Nitzche (Aidan Quinn) who has corresponded with others on death row and then sold the letters after their executions. But, this time around is different; Frank falls in love with Charlotte and must race against the clock to clear her name.

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Smilla's Sense of Snow   1997     2 and a half stars    R, 121 min.
Genre: Drama / Action / Thriller
Director: Bille August  
Cast: Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne, Robert Loggia, Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Jim Broadbent, Mario Adorf, Emma Croft, Bob Peck, Peter Capaldi, Ona Fletcher, Agga Olsen, Patrick Field, Matthew Marsh, Charlotte Bradley

  A Copenhagen boy falls from the roof of his building and dies in the snow. Smilla (Julia Ormond), daughter of a long-dead Inuit and American doctor (Robert Loggia), is suspicious of circumstances surrounding the death but has her work cut out for her in convincing others of the validity of her doubts.



Cast
Julia Ormond Smilla Jasperson
Gabriel Byrne The Mechanic
Robert Loggia Moritz Jasperson
Richard Harris Dr. Andreas Tork
Vanessa Redgrave Elsa Lubing
Jim Broadbent Dr. Lagermann
Mario Adorf Capt. Sigmund Lukas
Emma Croft Benja
Bob Peck Ravn
Peter Capaldi Birgo Lander
Ona Fletcher Inuit Hunter
Agga Olsen Juliane Christiansen
Patrick Field Policeman
Matthew Marsh Detective
Charlotte Bradley Mrs. Lagermann
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A Song for Martin   2001     2 and a half stars    PG-13, 118 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Bille August  
Cast: Sven Wollter, Viveka Seldahl, Reine Brynolfsson, Linda Kallgren, Lisa Werlinder, Peter Engman, Klas Dahlstedt, Lo Wahl, Kristina Tornqvist, Jonna Ekdahl, Claes Ahlstedt, Jonas Falk, Karin Stigsdotter, Dag Malmberg, Goran Parkrud

  The perfect marriage of two musicians is tested when composer Martin (Sven Wollter) is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and the love of his wife, violinist Barbara (Viveka Seldahl), is not able to change the course of events. Martin now has problems writing his music, and Barbara struggles to maintain her love for him–until she finally understands the true meaning of love.



Cast
Sven Wollter Martin
Viveka Seldahl Barbara
Reine Brynolfsson Biederman
Linda Kallgren Karin
Lisa Werlinder Elisabeth
Peter Engman Philip
Klas Dahlstedt Erik
Lo Wahl Susanne
Kristina Tornqvist Dr. Gierlich
Jonna Ekdahl Sara
Claes Ahlstedt Erik
Jonas Falk Doctor
Karin Stigsdotter Fru Biederman
Dag Malmberg Henrik
Goran Parkrud Alex
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Movie Quick Pick
1. The Best Intentions (1992)
2. The House of the Spirits (1993)
3. Les Miserables (1998)
4. Pelle the Conqueror (1988)
5. Return to Sender (2004)
   aka: Convicted
6. Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997)
7. A Song for Martin (2001)


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