Divorce His, Divorce Hers 1973  TV, 144 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Waris Hussein
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Carrie Nye, Barry Foster, Gabriele Ferzetti, Daniela Surina, Rudolph Walker, Mark Colleano, Eva Griffith, Ronald Radd
This made-for-TV film presents the story of the breakup of a marriage, first from the perspective of the husband (Richard Burton) and then from the perspective of the wife (Elizabeth Taylor).
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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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The Offence 1972 R, 112 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller / Mystery
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Sean Connery, Vivien Merchant, Trevor Howard, Ian Bannen, Peter Bowles, Richard Moore, John Hallam, Derek Newark, Hilda Fenemore, Rhoda Lewis, Ronald Radd, Richard Moore, Anthony Sagar, Maxine Gordon, Howard Goorney
As a 20-year veteran on the police force, Detective Sgt. Johnson (Sean Connery), has lived in a violent world. The violence takes its toll when Johnson beats to death Baxter (Ian Bannen) who is the suspect in a child molestation case. Shocked by his behavior, Johnson now realizes that he has a side of violence inside himself that matches the criminals he arrests.
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The Sea Gull 1968  G, 141 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: James Mason, Vanessa Redgrave, Simone Signoret, David Warner, Harry Andrews, Denholm Elliott, Eileen Herlie, Alfred Lynch, Kathleen Widdoes, Ronald Radd
Set in the 19th century on a Russian estate, this is the film adaptation of Chekov's play about a visit by actress Arkadina (Simone Signoret) and her lover, Trigorin (James Mason), as they disrupt the lives of the host family.
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The Tempest 1960  TV, 76 min.
Genre: Family / Drama
Director: George Schaefer
Cast: Maurice Evans, Roddy McDowall, Lee Remick, Richard Burton, Tom Poston, Paul Ballantyne, William Bassett, Ronald Radd, Liam Redmond
This version of Shakespeare's last play has been shortened, stripped of "off-color" words, and had a language "make-over" so that it would be suitable for the younger crowd. Prospero's (Maurice Evans) throne was taken over by his brother Antonio (William Bassett), and Prospero was exiled to a remote island with his daughter Miranda (Lee Remick). Along with them on the island are the monster Caliban (Richard Burton) and the airy sprite Ariel (Roddy McDowall). Prospero is a sorcerer, and he conjures up a tempest at sea that causes the wreck of the ship on which members of his family are passengers. As the family roams the island, Miranda and Prince Ferdinand (Ronald Radd) meet and fall in love. Ariel tells Prospero's family that their evilness led to Prospero causing the shipwreck. Forgiveness solves the problem, and Prospero is restored to his throne. The great cast and interesting costumes make it worthwhile watching.
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| 1. Divorce His, Divorce Hers (1973)
2. The Iceman Cometh (1960)
3. The Offence (1972)
4. The Sea Gull (1968)
5. The Tempest (1960)
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