 The Big Sleep 1978  R, 99 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama / Romance / Thriller
Director: Michael Winner
Cast: Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark, James Stewart, John Mills, Joan Collins, Oliver Reed, Edward Fox, Harry Andrews, Colin Blakely, Diana Quick, Richard Todd, James Donald, John Justin
This version of "The Big Sleep" features Robert Mitchum in the role of private detective Philip Marlowe, and the setting is now in London during the 1970s. Marlowe is hired by elderly General Sternwood (James Stewart) to investigate a blackmail attempt. In the process, Marlowe becomes involved with Sternwood's daughters (Sarah Miles and Candy Clark), and, before the case is solved, several murders take place.
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Crest of the Wave 1954  N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Boulting, Roy Boulting
Cast: Gene Kelly, John Justin, Bernard Lee, Jeff Richards, Sid James, Patrick Doonan, Patrick Barr
When a British war effort is in jeopardy due to the death of the scientist in charge of production, an American, Lieutenant Bradville (Gene Kelly), steps in to help with torpedo research.
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King of the Khyber Rifles 1953 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Henry King
Cast: Tyrone Power, Terry Moore, Michael Rennie, John Justin, Guy Rolfe, Richard Stapley, Murray Matheson, Frank DeKova, Argentina Brunetti, Frank Lackteen
An early CinemaScope film, this remake of "The Black Watch" is an enjoyable adventure ride. Captain Alan King (Tyrone Power) is a half-caste who leads a supply group to a British outpost in India. Tribal attacks, the proverbial love affair with the daughter (Terry Moore) of the outpost commander (Michael Rennie), and racial undertones all contribute to the story.
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Safari 1956 N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Terence Young
Cast: Victor Mature, Janet Leigh, John Justin, Roland Culver, Liam Redmond, Orlando Martins, Earl Cameron, Lionel Ngakane, Slim Harris, Harry Quashie
Following the murder of his son by Mau Maus, white hunter Ken (Victor Mature) agrees to lead a safari composed of the very rich Sir Vincent Brampton (Roland Culver) and his beautiful wife, Linda (Janet Leigh).
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The Sound Barrier 1952  N/R, 118 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Breaking the Sound Barrier
Director: David Lean
Cast: Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, John Justin, Denholm Elliott, Dinah Sheridan, Joseph Tomelty, Ralph Michael, Leslie Phillips, Jack Allen
This distinguished British offering is filmed in documentary style and relates the story of the early British jet planes, their courageous pilots, and attaining the dream of breaking the sound barrier.
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 The Thief of Bagdad 1940  N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan
Cast: Sabu, John Justin, June Duprez, Conrad Veidt, Rex Ingram, Miles Malleson, Mary Morris, Hay Petrie, Allan Jeayes, Morton Selten, Bruce Winston, Adelaide Hall, Roy Emerton
Abu (Sabu) is a young boy who is tossed into a Bagdad dungeon for stealing. He is joined by Prince Ahmad (John Justin) who the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar (Conrad Veidt) has deposed as ruler of the realm. Together, Abu and Ahmad manage to escape to Bazra where Ahmad falls in love with a beautiful princess (June Duprez). But, the wicked Jaffar appears on the scene with intentions of marrying the princess and sails off with her as his prisoner. Ahmad and Abu follow them, and along the way Ahmad opens a bottle containing a genie (Rex Ingram). Abu outwits the genie, but will his powers be enough to help Ahmad get to the magical Land of Legend where he can regain the crown?
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Trenchcoat 1983 PG, 91 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Tuchner
Cast: Margot Kidder, Robert Hays, David Suchet, Gila von Weitershausen, Daniel Faraldo, Ronald Lacey, John Justin, Leopoldo Trieste
A corrupt stenographer and amateur mystery writer, Mickey Raymond (Margot Kidder), vacations on Malta where she becomes involved in the world of cocaine smuggling, murder, and international intrigue. Disney.
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Untamed 1955 N/R, 111 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Henry King
Cast: Tyrone Power, Susan Hayward, Richard Egan, John Justin, Agnes Moorehead, Rita Moreno, Hope Emerson, Henry O'Neill, Brad Dexter, Philip Van Zandt
Set during the Boer War, this is the story of Katie O'Neill's (Susan Hayward) trek to Africa to be with her husband where she encounters a warring nation.
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| 1. The Big Sleep (1978)
2. Crest of the Wave (1954)
3. King of the Khyber Rifles (1953)
4. Lisztomania (1975)
5. Safari (1956)
6. The Sound Barrier (1952)
aka: Breaking the Sound Barrier
7. The Thief of Bagdad (1940)
8. Trenchcoat (1983)
9. Untamed (1955)
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