The Giant of Marathon 1959 N/R, 90 min. Genre: Adventure
Director: Jacques Tourneur Cast: Steve Reeves, Mylene Demongeot, Daniela Rocca, Philippe Hersent, Sergio Fantoni, Ivo Garrani, Alberto Lupo, Miranda Campa, Daniele Vargas, Gianni Loti, Anita Todesco
Based on the 490 B.C. Greek marathon runner who ran from Marathon to Athens to warn of Persian attacks and to Sparta to get assistance in the defense of Greece, there are many liberties taken as our hero (Steve Reeves) takes charge of the fighting and saves the Athenians, Greece, and even the rest of Europe from the dastardly Persians.
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Red Lights 2004 N/R, 105 min. Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Cedric Kahn Cast: Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Carole Bouquet, Vincent Deniard, Charline Paul, Jean-Pierre Gos, Sava Lolov, Eric Moreau, Igor Skreblin, Mylene Demongeot
While imbibing liquor, insurance man Antoine (Jean-Pierre Darroussin) sets out on a drive with his corporate attorney wife, Helene (Carole Bouquet) to pick up their children from summer camp. Arguments ensue, Helene leaves to catch a train instead, and Antoine picks up a hitchhiker (Vincent Deniard). As if things aren't bad enough, they are going to get much worse.
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Under Ten Flags 1960 N/R, 92 min. Genre: Adventure
Director: Duilio Coletti Cast: Van Heflin, Charles Laughton, Mylene Demongeot, John Ericson, Cecil Parker, Alex Nicol, Liam Redmond, Gregoire Aslan, Gian Maria Volonte, Ralph Truman
Told from the German perspective, this World War II story involves Captain Reger's attempts to evade allied war ships as he commands his German ship in a cat and mouse game of Axis powers vs. Allies.
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| 1. Bonjour Tristesse (1958)
2. The Giant of Marathon (1959)
3. The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968)
4. Red Lights (2004)
5. Under Ten Flags (1960)
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