America, America 1963  N/R, 168 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: The Anatolian Smile
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: Stathis Giallelis, Frank Wolff, Elena Karam, Estelle Hemsley, Lou Antonio, John Marley, Harry Davis, Linda Marsh, Paul Mann, Giorgos Foundas, Katharine Balfour, Robert H. Harris, Gregory Rozakis, Salem Ludwig, Joanna Frank
This story depicts the struggles of a young Greek peasant, Stavros Topouzoglou (Stathis Giallelis), growing up in Turkey. The Turks are oppressing the Greeks, and Stavros' father gives him family assets that allow him to leave for Constantinople. Stavros leaves Turkey and, through hard work, is able to follow his dream of traveling to America, survive in his new land, and bring his family to America. The film received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Director, and Story and won the Oscar for Best Art Direction.
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 Cool Hand Luke 1967   N/R, 129 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Cast: Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio, Strother Martin, Jo Van Fleet, Robert Drivas, Clifton James, Morgan Woodward, Dennis Hopper, Luke Askew, Marc Cavell, Richard Davalos, Robert Donner, Harry Dean Stanton
Lucas "Luke" Jackson (Paul Newman), a prisoner on a chain gang, refuses to crack under pressure as is shown in a fight with fellow inmate Dragline (George Kennedy) when Luke is beaten badly but still refuses to give up. His rebellious attitude earns him his "Cool Hand Luke" title. But, problems arise for Luke when he realizes that he must now live up to the expectations that other prisoners have for him. Kennedy won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in this film, and Newman was nominated for Best Actor. Policeman: "What we've got here is failure to communicate." 1 User Review
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| | Anonymous 03/09/2013 | | It would be a shame to lose all the nuances and inferences of the statement, "What we've got here is failure to communicate. " The characters are memerable, the movie is unforgettable, |
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Hawaii 1966 N/R, 186 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: George Roy Hill
Cast: Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, Carroll O'Connor, Gene Hackman, Jocelyne LaGarde, Elizabeth Ashley, Torin Thatcher, Heather Menzies, Lou Antonio
Hawaii's beautiful scenery enhances James Michener's epic story of the development of America's 50th state. Exploitation of the natives by the early 1800s missionaries along with their love interests are pivotal points in this story.
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Pals 1987  PG, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Lou Antonio
Cast: George C. Scott, Don Ameche, Sylvia Sidney, Susan Rinell, James Greene, Lenka Peterson, Richard Hamilton, Jean Hale, Kenneth French, Georgia Allen, Bruce Taylor
Long-time pals Jack and Art (George C. Scott and Don Ameche) live out their retirement in a trailer park with Jack's mother (Sylvia Sidney). Fortune (or misfortune) arrives when they find a suitcase containing millions of dollars in an abandoned car. Before long, the hit man who stashed the money AND government agents are on their trail as they bicker about the money. Made for TV.
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A Real American Hero 1978  TV, 100 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
aka: Hard Stick
Director: Lou Antonio
Cast: Brian Dennehy, Forrest Tucker, Brian Kerwin, Ken Howard, Sheree North, Lane Bradbury, Ed Call, Brad David, W.O. Smith, Julie Thrasher, Jason Hood, Ann Street, George Boyd, Maureen Shannon, Charliie Briggs
Sheriff Buford Pusser, in this sequel to the "Walking Tall" films, is still fighting crime in this made-for-TV offering–this time moonshining is his target.
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Star Trek Original Series, Vol. 35 (Episodes 69&70) 1969  TV, 102 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Herb Wallerstein, Jud Taylor
Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Lee Meriwether, Lou Antonio, Frank Gorshin, Naomi Pollack
Two eposides from the third season are presented on this DVD. "Elaan of Troyius" (aired 12/20/1968, stardate 4372.5)–The crew of the Enterprise has its hands full as they are assigned to carry Petri, an ambassador from Troyius, and Elaan, the Dohlman of Elas, to Troyius for the wedding between Elaan and the leader of Troyius. Petri's task is to teach Elaan good manners and etiquette. Elaan is a tough case and doesn't care for Troyians, but it is time for the people of the two planets to stop warring and join forces against the Klingons, who are trying to take over the planetary system. Speaking of Klingons, they seem to be following the Enterprise. "The Paradise Syndrome" (aired 10/4/1968, stardate 4842.6)–An asteroid is heading toward a planet inhabited by a tribal culture, and the job of Enterprise is to divert it. A landing party is sent to check out the planet and warn the natives. Kirk gets left behind when he is lost after entering an obelisk–the Enterprise MUST get on with its task. But, the Enterprise can't destroy the asteroid and heads back to the planet with the asteroid in hot pursuit. There must be a way, and Kirk, now the planet's medicine man, may be able to help.
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 This Gun for Hire 1991 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Lou Antonio
Cast: Robert Wagner, Nancy Everhard, Fredric Lehne, John Harkins, Marco St. John, Danny Kamin, Dean Cochran, Lenore Banks, Patrik Balduff, David Dahlgren
Robert Wagner takes over the Alan Ladd role from the 1942 film and plays the gunman out for revenge after he is double-crossed.
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| 1. America, America (1963)
aka: The Anatolian Smile
2. Cool Hand Luke (1967)
3. Hawaii (1966)
4. Pals (1987)
5. A Real American Hero (1978)
aka: Hard Stick
6. Star Trek Original Series, Vol. 35 (Episodes 69&70) (1969)
7. This Gun for Hire (1991)
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