Laurence Olivier
1) War requiem
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
British cinema's enfant terrible teams with his muse Tilda Swinton and Laurence Olivier, for a spectacular and moving interpretation of composer Benjamin Britten's 1961 orchestral masterpiece.
3) Richard III
Publisher
Janus Films (The Criterion Collection)
Pub. Date
1955.
Language
English
Description
In Richard III, director, producer, and star Laurence Olivier brings Shakespeare's masterpiece of Machiavellian villainy to ravishing cinematic life. Olivier is diabolically captivating as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who, through a series of murderous machinations, steals the crown from his brother Edward. And he surrounds himself with a royal supporting cast, which includes Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, and Claire Bloom. Filmed in VistaVision...
4) Carrie
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
1952.
Language
English
Description
Based on the Theodore Dreiser novel that publishers deemed "too immoral," William Wyler's Carrie is a power-house of human passions transformed into soul-withering frailties. As Carrie, the smalltown girl come to Chicago, Jennifer Jones "seems to have stepped out of the pages of the book" (Time). And Laurence Olivier gives one of his finest portrayals as love-doomed Hurstwood. "Olivier has always given credit to Wyler for teaching him how to act in...
6) Khartoum
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
"En 1880, un agitateur musulman qui se surnomme le Mahdi soulève les populations du Soudan. Le gouvernement britannique, à la demande de l'Égype, envoie le général Gordon pour diriger la défense de la ville de Khartoum, mais refuse de dépêcher des troupes. Gordon utilise son prestique personnel de façon à forcer la main à l'Angleterre et des soldats britanniques sont envoyés en Afrique. Khartoum finit par tomber devant les assauts du Mahdi...
Publisher
Shout Studios
Pub. Date
1978.
Language
English
Description
Elderly Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman has made a life of seeking out the last remnants of the Third Reich. But when he investigates a lead about a mysterious plot to assassinate ninety-four seemingly unconnected men from around the world, he makes a terrifying discovery that has dire consequences for the fate of the human race. Lieberman's desperate quest to stop the unthinkable launches him on a collision course with the sinister figure behind the plot:...
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Elderly Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman has made a life of seeking out the last remnants of the Third Reich. But when he investigates a lead about a mysterious plot to assassinate ninety four seemingly unconnected men from around the world, he makes a terrifying discovery that has dire consequences for the fate of the human race. Lieberman's desperate quest to stop the unthinkable launches him on a collision course with the sinister figure behind the plot:...
11) Dracula
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Throughout history Dracula has filled the hearts of men with terror and the hearts of women with desire. This stylish new production of the classic gothic horror tale stars Frank Langella, repeating his electrifying, award-winning stage performance as the blood-thirsty Count, and Laurence Olivier as the devout vampire hunter Von Helsing who is Dracula's nemesis. A great cast, fine direction, and a superbly atmospheric musical score make this the ultimate...
12) War requiem
Publisher
Kino International
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Appears on these lists
World War I Collection Spotlight - Aftermath
World War I Collection Spotlight - Essentials [Adult]
World War I Collection Spotlight - Films
World War I Collection Spotlight - Poetry
World War I Collection Spotlight - Essentials [Adult]
World War I Collection Spotlight - Films
World War I Collection Spotlight - Poetry
Description
The horrors of war and the pacifist sentiments expressed in Benjamin Britten's War requiem and the poems of Wilfred Owen are evoked in scenes and vignettes illustrating death and suffering in World War I.
Publisher
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Based on the book, The Narrow Margin, by Derek Wood & Derek Dempster. The story of the aerial combat battle of WWII, in which the Royal Air Force held off the German Luftwaffe. Originally released as a motion picture in 1969, starring Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Curt Jurgens, Ian McShane, Kenneth More, Laurence Olivier, Nigel Patrick, Christopher Plummer.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into traveling to Vienna to be treated by Sigmund Freud. While Freud delves into Holmes' subconscious, Holmes devotes himself to solving a mystery involving the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.
Series
Publisher
Turner Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
All eyes are focused on the Vatican, hoping to see the puffs of white smoke signaling the selection of the next Pope, but this time, much more is at stake, for the new pontiff may be the only person who can bring peace to a world on the brink of nuclear war.
18) 49th parallel
Series
Criterion collection volume 376
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
�2007
Language
English
Description
As the voice-over proclaims, the 49th parallel is the only undefended frontier in the world. The parallel is the goal of a small group of Nazis, survivors of a U-boat that has been spotted and sunk in Hudson Bay, deep in Canadian waters. The United States is not yet at war with Germany, and if Corporal Hirth and his six crew members can reach it, they can be repatriated to Germany with no fuss. But their trek across Canada becomes a fierce struggle...
20) The jazz singer
Publisher
Republic Pictures Home Video
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
A cantor's son defies his father to pursue a career in popular music.
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