Category: Drama

Anatomy of a Murder

Anatomy of a Murder on VHS. Movie starring Jimmy Stewart, George C. Scott, Ben Gazzara , Lee Remick, Arthur O’Connell, Eve Arden, Kathryn Grant. Directed by Otto Preminger. 1959.

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A riveting courtroom dram of rape and premeditated murder is brought to life with an all-star cast in the suspenseful and highly-acclaimed Anatomy of a Murder. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture (1959), the film pits humble small-town lawyer Jimmy Stewart against hardheaded big-city prosecutor George C. Scott. Emotions flare as jealous army lieutenant Ben Gazzara pleads innocent to murdering the rapist of his seductive, beautiful wife (Lee Remick). Produced and directed by the renowned Otto Preminger, the film features a brilliant score by Duke Ellington. Packed with drama, passion and intrigue, Anatomy of a Murder is a cinematic masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

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The Fly

The Fly on VHS. Movie starring Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson, George Chuvalo, Michael Copeman. Directed by David Cronenberg. 1986.

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Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis star in this frightening update of the horror classic in which a man is transformed into an insect.

Seth Brundle is a brilliant scientist who develops a system to transport objects in a matter of seconds. An intellectual hermit, his entire existence takes on new meaning when he falls in love with an attractive journalist who inspires him to correct the system’s last remaining flaw. Yet when he tries it on himself, Seth’s genes and molecules are accidentally fused with those of a fly. At first Seth is elated by the astonishing new physical abilities he’s suddenly gifted with. But soon his excitement turns into a terrifying nightmare as his insect half begins to take over.

Expertly paced by director David Cronenberg and sizzling with superb special effects, The Fly is both a love story and a suspenseful drama masterfully combined as one immensely effective thriller. 96 minutes.

Available as part of a Blu-ray box set: The Fly Collection.

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Bless the Child

Bless the Child on VHS. Movie starring Kim Basinger, Jimmy Smits, Christina Ricci, Rufus Sewell, Ian Holm, Angela Bettis, Holliston Coleman. Directed by Chuck Russell. 2000.

Mankind’s Last Hope Just Turned Six.

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Academy Award winner Kim Basinger stars as Maggie O’Connor, a single woman whose life revolves around her career as a nurse — until the surprise appearance of her sister Jenna and Jenna’s newborn baby girl, Cody. When Jenna suddenly disappears, Maggie is left to raise Cody, an autistic child, by herself. But after Jenna returns with a mysterious cult leader and abducts Cody, Maggie discovers that the child possesses extraordinary powers… powers that forces of evil have waited centuries to control.

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Treasure of the Amazon

Treasure of the Amazon on VHS. Movie starring Stuart Whitman, Donald Pleasence, Bradford Dillman, Sonia Infante, John Ireland. Directed by René Cardona Jr. 1985.

Their Lust for Wealth Knew No Fear!

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In the action-adventure tradition of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ comes Treasure of the Amazon. Bradford Dillman, Donald Pleasence and Stuart Whitman star as greedy fortune seekers in a thrilling quest for enormous riches deep in the savage jungles of South America.

Many a treasure hunter has met his fate on the treacherous paths leading to the vast gold and diamond deposits–it’s the jungle’s way of making a man earn his fortune. The Treasure of the Amazon is no easy take–first the hunters must hurdle several deadly obstacles–all in the name of greed. Brutal headhunters, killer piranhas and other unscrupulous treasure seekers are their formidable opponents. Can our swashbuckling adventurers escape with both their lives and their loot?

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Grease 2

Grease 2 on VHS. Movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Adrian Zmed. With Tab Hunter, Sid Caesar, Eve Arden, Didi Conn, Christopher McDonald, Lorna Luft, Maureen Teefy. Directed by Patricia Birch. 1982.

Grease 2 on VHS. Movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Adrian Zmed. With Tab Hunter, Sid Caesar, Eve Arden, Didi Conn, Christopher McDonald, Lorna Luft, Maureen Teefy. Directed by Patricia Birch. 1982.

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It’s 1961, two years after the original “Grease” gang graduated from Rydell High, and there’s a new crop of seniors. The Pink Ladies and the T-birds are still the epitome of cool, except that over the summer, something’s happened to Stephanie, the sorority leader. She feels she’s outgrown Johnny, the head T-Bird, and is looking for a new love — one who’s even more cool, and whose bike is even hotter. Meanwhile, newcomer Michael is smitten with Stephanie, who won’t even notice him. The conflict is on and the Rydell High fun takes off to new heights.

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The Trial

The Trial on VHS. Movie starring Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles. With Arnoldo Foa, Jess Hahn, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Elsa Martinelli. Based on the novel by Franz Kafka. Directed by Orson Welles. 1962.

The Trial on VHS. Movie starring Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles. With Arnoldo Foa, Jess Hahn, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Elsa Martinelli. Based on the novel by Franz Kafka. Directed by Orson Welles. 1962.

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Gripping adaptation of Kafka’s novel makes for a frightening story of a nameless man accused of a crime without being informed of what it was.

Orson Welles’ inspiring scenes, unique staging and direction makes for fascinating, disturbing entertainment.

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Skipped Parts

Skipped Parts movie on VHS video. Starring Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mischa Barton, Bug Hall, Brad Renfro. With R. Lee Ermey, Angela Featherstone, Peggy Lipton. Directed by Tamra Davis. Based on the novel by Tim Sandlin. 2000.

Skipped Parts movie on VHS video. Starring Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mischa Barton, Bug Hall, Brad Renfro. With R. Lee Ermey, Angela Featherstone, Peggy Lipton. Directed by Tamra Davis. Based on the novel by Tim Sandlin. 2000.

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When you’re 14 years old, everything is hard!

Fourteen-year old Sam Callahan, an aspiring novelist, is obsessed with finding out about the one topic his favorite authors are skipping over — sex! With the help of his fantasy girl, a beautiful classmate and his rebellious mother, Sam finds out what those skipped parts are all about.

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O

O the movie sealed VHS box cover art scan. Starring Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett. Based on Othello by William Shakespeare. Directed by Tim Blake Nelson. 2001.

O the movie on VHS video. Starring Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett. Based on Othello by William Shakespeare. Directed by Tim Blake Nelson. 2001.

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Trust. Seduction. Betrayal.

Hot young stars, a hip, driving soundtrack plus a provocative tale of jealousy and betrayal combine to create this controversial modern-day version of Shakespeare’s classic, “Othello.” O is Odin James, the school’s basketball player and future NBA hopeful. He has the adoration of all, including the team’s coach and the Dean’s beautiful daughter, Desi. Odin’s troubled friend Hugo, the coach’s son, is deeply resentful of his father’s preference of Odin on and off the court. When Hugo plots a diabolical scheme to sow the seeds of mistrust between O and Desi, it sets in motion a disturbing chain of events which erupts into a firestorm of breathtaking intensity. “O” is a stunning tale that will stay with you long after its final, powerful frame.

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Chino

Chino movie on VHS. Starring Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland. With Marcel Bozzuffi, Vincent Van Patten. Directed by John Sturges, Duilio Coletti. 1973.

Chino movie on VHS. Starring Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland. With Marcel Bozzuffi, Vincent Van Patten. Directed by John Sturges, Duilio Coletti. 1973.

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Charles Bronson is the best horse breeder and trainer in the rough, rugged Southwest territory. His reputation for having the finest cowboy horses is legendary. Chino’s only problem is that he is as rough and tough as his horses! His rugged individualism and fighting has made him enemies with the town’s Sheriff and neighboring landowners. Befriended only by the Indians and a young boy, Chino continues his struggles to keep hold of the land and the horses he loves.

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Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams on VHS. Movie starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris. With Ann Wedgeworth, P.J. Soles, John Goodman, Gary Basaraba, James Staley, David Clennon. Directed by Karel Reisz. 1985.

Sweet Dreams on VHS. Movie starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris. With Ann Wedgeworth, P.J. Soles, John Goodman, Gary Basaraba, James Staley, David Clennon. Directed by Karel Reisz. 1985.

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Millions of fans around the world remember Patsy Cline as the gifted, passionate, and fun-loving Queen of the Nashville sound.

“Sweet Dreams” is the true story of the legendary Patsy Clone, charting the most dramatic years of her efforts to become a top country singer. The film also tells the story of Patsy’s passionate and turbulent marriage to Charlie Dick, a daring man who gave her a love full of laughter, tears, excitement and joy.

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