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Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Treasure of the Sierra Madre on VHS. Classic action adventure drama film starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt. With Bruce Bennett, Alfonso Bedoya. Directed by John Huston. 1948.

Treasure of the Sierra Madre on VHS. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt. With Bruce Bennett, Alfonso Bedoya. Directed by John Huston. 1948.

The stinking box says:

Pure cinematic gold! This triple Academy Award-winner well deserves its status as a renowned classic. Both a riveting adventure story and a richly sardonic fable, Treasure of the Sierra Madre digs deep into the depths of the human soul, producing one of Hollywood’s all time richest finds.

Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt play a trio of Americans on the bum in 1920’s Tampico. Pooling their resources, they strike off into the mountains of Mexico in search of gold. Hounded by jungle Indians, a fortune-hunting Texan (Bruce Bennett), and cold-blooded banditos (led by Alfonso “I don’t have to show you any stinkin’ badges!” Bedoya), they finally must confront they most dangerous adversaries of all… themselves.

As the crusty Fred C. Dobbs, who succumbs completely to his lust for gold, Bogart’s performance stands as a high point in his grand career. But it was the Huston father-and-son team who won the film’s three Academy Awards — Walter for Best Supporting Actor and John for Best Director and Screenplay.

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Beat the Devil

Beat the Devil VHS box cover art. Classic adventure comedy crime movie starring Humphrey Bogart. With Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida, Peter Lorre, Robert Morley, Marco Tulli, Ivor Barnard, Edward Underdown. Screenplay by Truman Capote. Directed by John Huston. 1953.

Beat the Devil on VHS. Starring Humphrey Bogart. With Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida, Peter Lorre, Robert Morley, Marco Tulli, Ivor Barnard, Edward Underdown. Screenplay by Truman Capote. Directed by John Huston. 1953.

From the box:

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A strange lot of characters plot to capture a uranium treasure on the African Coast.

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Apocalypse

Apocalypse: Caught In The Eye of the Storm VHS cover art. Christian movie starring Leigh Lewis, Richard Nester. Directed by Peter Gerretsen. 1998.

Apocalypse: Caught In The Eye of the Storm on VHS. Starring Leigh Lewis, Richard Nester. Directed by Peter Gerretsen. 1998.

From the box:

A Man And A Woman, Caught In The Eye Of The Storm…

Army after army descends into the Valley of Armageddon in Central Israel. Millions of people suddenly vanish. It’s a media event unlike any in history, and the entire world is glued to their television sets. At that very moment, a great charismatic leader arises and performs a miracle of astounding dimensions. Is he the long-awaited Messiah? The whole world is convinced he is.

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Armageddon

Armageddon VHS box cover art. Action adventure sci-fi movie starring Bruce Willis. With Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Will Patton, Steve Buscemi, Keith David, Peter Stormare, Michael Clarke Duncan, Owen Wilson. Directed by Michael Bay. 1998.

Armageddon on VHS. Starring Bruce Willis. With Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Will Patton, Steve Buscemi, Keith David, Peter Stormare, Michael Clarke Duncan, Owen Wilson. Directed by Michael Bay. 1998.

From the box:

For Love. For Honor. For Mankind.

When NASA’s executive director, Dan Truman (Thornton), realizes the Earth has 18 days before it’s obliterated by a meteor the size of Texas, he has only one option — land a ragtag team of roughneck oil drillers on the asteroid and drop a nuclear warhead into its core.

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Halley’s Comet: A Viewer’s Guide With William Shatner

Halley's Comet: A Viewer's Guide With William Shatner on VHS. Holographic cover. 1985.

Halley’s Comet: A Viewer’s Guide With William Shatner on VHS. 1985.

From the VHS box with holographic cover:

Don’t Let The Comet Pass You By!

William Shatner guides you to the farthest reaches of the Universe for the once-in-a-lifetime return of Halley’s Comet in 1985-1986, and tells the story of Edmond Halley and his comet.

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Star Kid

Star Kid on VHS with 3D lenticular box cover. Family sci-fi movie starring Joseph Mazzello, Richard Gilliland, Corinne Bohrer, Alex Daniels. Directed by Manny Coto. 1997.

Star Kid on VHS with 3D effect lenticular cover. Starring Joseph Mazzello, Richard Gilliland, Corinne Bohrer, Alex Daniels. Directed by Manny Coto. 1997.

From the 3-D lenticular VHS box cover:

Kick Some Alien Butt!

Things can’t get much worse for Spencer Griffith (Joseph Mazzello, Juarassic Park); hailed as a dork in school and a dweeb at home, Spencer’s only escape is in the comic book adventures of the “Midknight Warrior.” But truth turns stranger than fiction when a weird meteor shower leaves behind a giant 7-foot tall warrior called “Cy,” with super powers and a mind of its own! Spencer’s social stock suddenly begins to rise. When a roving pack of intergalactic bounty hunters come gunning for Cy, it becomes the ultimate test of bravery as the giant and Spencer combine forces to save themselves — and the planet — in this spaced-out adventure the whole family will love!

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Rocketman

Rocketman on VHS. Comedy family romance movie starring Harland Williams, Jessica Lundy, William Sadler. Directed by Stuart Gillard. 1997.

Rocketman on VHS. Starring Harland Williams, Jessica Lundy, William Sadler. Directed by Stuart Gillard. 1997.

The VHS box transmission:

He’s Just Taking Up Space!

This outrageous laugh-filled comedy entertained moviegoers nationwide! Funnyman Harland Williams (Down Periscope, Dumb and Dumber), stars as a bumbling computer nerd picked as a last-minute replacement on the first manned mission to Mars. The decision fulfills his lifelong dream of space travel… but he soon becomes NASA’s ultimate nightmare! With fun and laughter for everyone, Rocketman is a truly out-of-this-world comedy you don’t want to miss!

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Superman Cartoons

Superman Cartoons VHS cover art. Animated classic video starring Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander. Animated by Fleischer Studios and Famous Studios. 1941-1943.

Superman Cartoons on VHS. Starring Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander. Animated by Fleischer Studios and Famous Studios. 1941-1943.

From the box:

Max Fleischer presents the Man of Steel, Superman, who is not only faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive, but the epitome of Good over Evil.

SUPERMAN

Clark Kent and Lois Lane combat a mad scientist who’s in control of a destructive ray. Invincible Superman destroys the terrible machine, rescuing Lois from the scientist and capturing him in the process.

THE MAGNETIC TELESCOPE

A magnetic telescope attracts comets endangering Metropolis until Superman reverses the effect and saves the city.

JAPOTEURS

The world’s largest bombing plane is threatened by Japanese agents who steal it. Superman recovers the plane and saves Lois who has stowed away seeking a story.

THE BULLETEERS

The owners of a bullet car threaten Metropolis with destruction unless a ransom is paid. Superman defeats them after destroying the bullet car.

JUNGLE DRUMS

A German poses as a jungle priest to attack passing allied airplanes. Superman and Lois unmask and foil him.

THE MECHANICAL MONSTERS

Robots rob businesses in Metropolis until Superman destroys them and recovers the stolen loot.

THE MUMMY STRIKES

An ancient mummy rises to attack Clark and Lois but Superman comes to the rescue.

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Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt

Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt VHS box cover. Religious movie starring Willie Aames. Written and directed by Willie Aames. 1998.

Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt on VHS. Starring Willie Aames. Written and directed by Willie Aames. 1998.

From the box:

Miles Peterson was a man who had it all: wealth, status, success. Still, something was lacking. Then, in his darkest hour, the words of a single book gave Miles Peterson the burning desire to know god.

Now, transformed by the word of the lord and empowered by his strength, Miles Peterson lives out a pledge to fight evil in the name of god, under the identity of the mighty avenger of truth known as Bibleman.

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Shades of Darkness

VHS covers: Shades of Darkness. Thriller movie starring John Maczko, Anne C. Trebilcock, Lorie Madison, Mick Dwyer. Directed by Christopher Johnson. 2000.

Shades of Darkness on VHS. Starring John Maczko, Anne C. Trebilcock, Lorie Madison, Mick Dwyer. Directed by Christopher Johnson. 2000.

The VHS cover’s movie description:

Hell Always Hides In The Shadows

Shades of Darkness is the story of Bridget Avers (Anne Trebilcock), a young woman who returns to her home town of Autumn Hills and discovers a malevolent Entity, (John Maczko “Extreme Measures,” Night and the City”) threatening to destroy her and the entire population.

Five-star Amazon Review:

Maczko is the Marlon Brando of Binghamton, NY September 16, 2002
By Matthew, Sean, Dave and Mark
Format:DVD

Truly amazing. Not only is a terrific actor he is also our landlord. This is a must for every DVD, VHS and Beta collection. Maczko gave me chills like the younger Christopher Walken once did. He plays multiple rolls in this movie, all done to perfection. Im proud to own this movie and proud to support him with our rent checks.

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