The Great Santini 1979  PG, 116 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: The Ace
Director: Lewis John Carlino
Cast: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky, Julie Anne Haddock, Brian Andrews, Stan Shaw, David Keith, Paul Mantee, Paul Gleason, Theresa Merritt, Michael Strong
A United States Marine Corps fighter pilot excels in the air and in his macho world; however, his family often suffers through his strict disciplinary actions through which he hopes to raise "good little Marines." Although all seem to love each other, that message does not appear to flow between father and children.
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The Iceman Cometh 1960 TV, 210 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Jason Robards, Myron McCormick, Tom Pedi, James Broderick, Farrell Pelly, Robert Redford, Ronald Radd, Roland Winters, Michael Strong, Sorrell Booke, Harrison Dowd, Maxwell Glanville, Charles White, Walter Klavun, Hilda Brawner
Eugene O'Neill's classic story was brought to TV with Jason Robards as the perfect Theodore "Hickey" Hickman, the hero of the Last Chance Saloon. Well done. Young Robert Redford takes on the role of the traitor Don Parritt. Originally shown in two segments.
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 Patton 1970  PG, 170 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Cast: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Michael Bates, Frank Latimore, Ed Binns, Lawrence Dobkin, John Doucette, Bill Hickman, Carey Loftin, Albert Dumortier, Morgan Paull, Karl Michael Vogler, Tim Considine
This is the story of Gen. George S. Patton (George C. Scott) as he assumes command of the American forces during World War II and engages in battle against Germany's Field Marshal Rommel (Karl Michael Vogler). After slapping an American soldier (Tim Considine), Patton loses his command but leads the U.S. 3rd Army through Europe and defeats Hitler's counteroffensive in the Battle of the Bulge. The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor (George C. Scott declined to accept).
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 Point Blank 1967 R, 92 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Boorman
Cast: Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn, Carroll O'Connor, Lloyd Bochner, Michael Strong, John Vernon, James Sikking, Sharon Acker, Roberta Haynes
A gangster (Lee Marvin) is double-crossed by his wife and partner in crime. He is shot and left for dead; however, a few years later, he returns and is out for vengeance. Good thriller.
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Secret Ceremony 1968  N/R, 109 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Joseph Losey
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Mia Farrow, Robert Mitchum, Peggy Ashcroft, Pamela Brown, Michael Strong, Robert Douglas
After Cenci (Mia Farrow) and Leonora (Elizabeth Taylor) meet on a bus, they set up housekeeping in Cenci's gothic home–only to have their lives further confused by the arrival of Albert (Robert Mitchum), Cenci's stepfather. There is a second version out there that cut and added material for TV, which is not as good and is a few minutes shorter.
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Star Trek Original Series, Vol. 5 (Episodes 10&11) 1966 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: James Goldstone, Vincent McEveety
Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, Majel Barrett, Michael Strong, Morgan Woodward, Marianna Hill, James Gregory, Sherry Jackson
Two episodes of the original series are presented on this DVD. "What are Little Girls Made of?" (aired 10/20/1966, stardate 2712.4). The Enterprise is searching for biologist Dr. Korby, and finds him on a now-uninhabited planet. The trouble is, he has learned how to make androids and intends to make duplicates of leaders in order to take over the Federation. Kirk becomes a test case. "Dagger of the Mind" (aired 11/3/1966, stardate 2715.1)-While investigating evidence that members of a penal colony are going mad, Kirk finds that he must deal with Dr. Adams who has developed a brainwashing device.
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| 1. The Great Santini (1979)
aka: The Ace
2. The Iceman Cometh (1960)
3. Patton (1970)
4. Point Blank (1967)
5. Secret Ceremony (1968)
6. Star Trek Original Series, Vol. 5 (Episodes 10&11) (1966)
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