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The Lost Detective DC Dangerous Davies is asked to investigate a local boy made very bad; James Ramscar. This enquiry leads him to the case of The death of teenager Celia Norris in 1980. With the help of his gloomy young friend Mod he slowly unravels the mystery and discovers the Truth is closer to home than he thought.
Dangerous by Moonlight
A new investigation rakes Davies tripping the light fantastic at a local ballroom, as he unravels the mystery of a missing husband.
Tricia
A simple burglary inquiry rakes a sinister twist for Davies when the victim begins to stalk him.
Lofty
The death of an old tramp, whose bizarre hobby is collecting waste paper, leads Davies into a complex cose of mistaken identity.- Director:
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Cast:
- Peter Davison, Sean Hughes, Rob Spendlove
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The seven sinful segments include Harry H. Corbett as a bachelor desperate to get a date, chauffeur Bruce Forsyth searching through London's sewers for this boss' lost 50p and Spike Milligan in a wacky homage to silent film (Sloth). (Pride) of place goes to Ian Carmichael and Alfie Bass in a Galton and Simpson penned episode illustrating class warfare when a Bentley and a clapped out Morris meet head on in a narrow lane and both drivers refuse to back down. - Director:
- Graham Stark
- Cast:
- Felicity Devonshire, Bruce Forsyth, Paul Whitsun-Jones
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When the Falcon (Tom Conway) is expertly framed for the murder of a bank messenger and the theft of a fortune in War Bonds, there's only one thing to do - get out of town fast! Tracking the real crooks to a mountain resort hotel, The Falcon and his trusty sidekick Goldie (Cliff Edwards) find themselves suddenly surrounded by suspicious characters. The Falcon sets out to investigate a mysterious German refugee (Andre Chariot) and a hotel manageress (Harriet Hilliard) with a shady past, whilst Goldie finds himself promoted to house detective and picks a fight with the hot-tempered puppeteer (Edgar Kennedy) performing at the hotel! As the Falcon's investigations continue, something very strange happens. Someone starts killing the criminals... - Director:
- Edward Dmytryk
- Cast:
- Tom Conway, Harriet Nelson, Jane Randolph
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An airliner, Flight 65 from Washington D.C., crashes on landing. When rescuers arrive they find the plane completely empty. The crew and passengers have all vanished - and the Falcon finds himself embarking on the strangest case he has ever investigated! Among the missing passengers are top industrialist Stanley Palmer (Clarence Kolb) and his assistant Wally Fairchild (Robert E. Keane). The mystery deepens as the Palmer family start receiving ransom notes. But is the motive really kidnapping and extortion? Or has it got something to do with the big government war contract Palmer was pitching for? As The Falcon goes searching for the truth he finds that Palmer's family all seem to have their own guilty secrets - and it's not long before the shooting starts... - Director:
- William Clemens
- Cast:
- Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, Elaine Shepard
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Debonair detective Tom 'The Falcon' Lawrence (Tom Conway) is back in another instalment of the brilliant series - and this time, he's facing one of his most challenging cases. Heading out to San Francisco by train, Tom and his sidekick 'Goldie' Lock befriend a little girl called Amber Marshall. When the kid's nurse is murdered, Tom finds himself drawn into a web of danger - there's kidnapping, killing and a network of illegal silk smugglers. The Falcon plunges into action and brings things to an explosive climax! - Director:
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Cast:
- Tom Conway, Rita Corday, Edward Brophy
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Look on a map and you won't find it. Look in your heart and there it will be. Vincente Minnelli directs this otherworldly tale of vacationing New Yorkers (Kelly and Van Johnson) who discover a Scottish village that comes to life once every 100 years for one day only. There, Kelly and a town lass (Cyd Charisse) share the love of a lifetime - one seemingly allotted just 24 hours. - Director:
- Vincente Minnelli
- Cast:
- Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Cyd Charisse
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Micky Noades (Robert Lindsay) describes himself as 'an overall concepts man'. He is an ace promoter, the only problem is he has nothing to promote. Enter his brother-in-law, Mo, (Paul McGann) with one redeeming feature: his outstanding talent at snooker. Created by Geoff McQueen this vintage British comedy drama gave Paul McGann his breakthrough role, and features an outstanding performance from British TV icon, Robert Lindsay. Look out for the title song, "Leave it out, give us a break. I've 'ad enough, I've 'ad all I can take!' sung by one of Britain's best known pop personalities, Joe Brown! - Director:
- Christopher King
- Cast:
- Gilly Coman, Sally Mortemore, Robert Lindsay
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Dentist on the Job (1961)Get on with It!
David (Bob Monkhouse) and Brian (Ronnie Stevens) are recently graduated dentists from the King Alfred's Dental College, where according to the dean they are rotten molars' and hopeless. So when they are offered a job endorsing a new, but less than savoury toothpaste 'Dreem' they think their luck is in. Little do they know that by signing the contract they will be stuck off the Dentist register forever. When they realise have been duped by the 'Dreem' team they set out to make a fantastic new toothpaste of their own. But to save their dental careers, with the help of 'Dreem' girl Jill (Shirley Eaton), they'll have to get past 'up to no good' company executive Macreedy before they make a mint! - Director:
- C.M. Pennington-Richards
- Cast:
- Bob Monkhouse, Kenneth Connor, Ronnie Stevens
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When Diana, a popular stripper at the famous Flamingo Nightclub, collapses and dies on stage, her death is quickly attributed to 'natural causes'. However, the club's comic (and Diana's beau), is not convinced. The police aren't interested so he sets out alone to find some answers. He soon finds that he's treading a dangerous path. Luckily he doesn't have to do it all alone, encouraged by fiesty stripper Angelin, the club's showgirls are willing to help and together they set a trap to expose the truth... - Director:
- Ernest Morris
- Cast:
- John Hewer, Ann Lynn, Jean Muir
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Masters of Venus (1962)Children's Film Foundation: Masters of Venus
As the rocketship Astarte is being prepared for its inaugural trip to Venus, a mysterious pair of saboteurs appear hell-bent on thwarting its mission. Pat (Mandy Coxell) 'and Jim (Robin Stewart), the children of the Astarte's designer, Dr Bailantyne (Norman Wooland), stumble upon this plot, and accidently find themselves launched into space with the ship's two-man crew. Upon landing on Venus the Astarte's crew encounter a race of beings descended from the survivors of the lost city of Atlantis. But how will they be received by their hosts? And will they ever make'it back to Earth? Join us on, this thrilling journey to find out... - Director:
- Ernest Morris
- Cast:
- Norman Wooland, Mandy Harper, Robin Stewart
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Game Show Models (1977)Teenage Models
A group of well-endowed young women go through a number of auditions to be selected as "pointers" and "hand holders" on a popular television game show. Those that make the cut must then deal with a bunch of libidinous producers, hosts and guests. The supporting cast includes Dick Miller as a game show host, Sid Melton as a publicist, Los Angeles Times film critic Charles Champlin as himself and cult-movie actress Cheryl "Rainbeaux" Smith, - Director:
- David N. Gottlieb
- Cast:
- Gilbert DeRush, Rae Sperling, John Vickery
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Two horror films directed by Jean-Paul Ouellette. Join H.P. Lovecraft on a terrifying journey through past and present.
The Unnamable (1988)The time is now. The setting is Winthrop house, believed to be haunted for the past 300 years. It is rumored that Joshua Winthrop was horribly murdered and mutilated by the creature born of his wife. Meanwhile, college students at nearby Miskatonic university decide to disprove the rumors by spending the night in the house. They are later joined by Carter who now takes the legends more seriously when he learns that his buddy has disappeared there. Together, they come face to face with the unspeakably horrifying creature. Hearts pound and pulses race as it stalks their every step. Who will live and who will die? Don't miss the incredible climax when the nightmare comes to life in...The Unnamable.
The Unnamable Returns (1992)
Randolph Carter (Mark Kinsey Stephenson) is investigating a series of bizarre murders at Miskatonic university. The evidence leads back to a 17th century warlock whose experiments with quantum physics summoned a force from another dimension. Deep in the earth lives Alyda - half woman, half demon. She wants to return to the mortal plane. Able to warp space and time, she claims a new victim at every turn. With the help of an eccentric professor (John Rhys-Davies), Carter uses modern science and ancient ritual to fight this supernatural creature - The Unnamable.- Director:
- Jean-Paul Ouellette
- Cast:
- Charles Klausmeyer, Mark Kinsey Stephenson, Alexandra Durrell
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Gay Lawrence (George Sanders), known as "The Falcon", is a renowned sleuth and womanizer. He has just promised his fiancee, Elinor, that he will give up these pursuits when a pretty woman, Helen (Wendy Barrie), arrives and asks for his help. Happily forgetting his vow, The Falcon agrees to take on the case. With his associate, Goldy (Allen Jenkins), and Elinor (Nina Vale), The Falcon attends a gala party thrown by a prominent socialite, Maxine Wood. During the party, a valuable diamond belonging to Mrs. Gardiner is stolen, and Mrs. Gardiner is murdered. Gay deduces that the theft is really a clever scheme on the part of a group of impoverished society women to defraud their insurance companies. Maxine asks The Falcon to break up the ring but this proves easier said than done when there are more murders and the Falcon himself is nearly killed... - Director:
- Irving Reis
- Cast:
- George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Allen Jenkins
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"The Company" follows the complex lives, loves, dramas and triumphs of a company of aggressively talented dancers over a season at the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet. At the centre of this ensemble is Ry (Neve Campbell) a tough, gifted and dedicated dancer, pushed to her physical and emotional limits by the flamboyant and charismatic choreographer and company director Mr. A (Malcolm McDowell). As the season unfolds, egos collide and insecurities take over as the art of ballet becomes a war of attrition. In characteristic Altman style and envisioning the world of ballet as only he could, "The Company" serves as a love letter to artists who work in this singularly difficult and universally expressive medium. The film glides seamlessly through the array of dedicated and troubled characters, through the complex company politics, through the auditions, rehearsals and finally to the performances, which the company hopes makes all their sacrifices worth the pain and suffering they have to endure. - Director:
- Robert Altman
- Cast:
- Neve Campbell, James Franco, Malcolm McDowell
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All the kids in town are dying to play the hot new video game Arcade. Trouble is once you play the game you can kiss reality good-bye. Arcade has seven levels of excitement, adventure and terror for its players. The game transports you to another world with its stunning graphics, thrilling sound effects, and virtual reality simulation. It is the ultimate experience in a video game. But excitement like this doesn't come cheaply - when you battle with Arcade you're putting your life on the line. The kids have accepted the challenge and are absorbed into the game. Only Alex (Megan Ward) realizes that their mysterious disappearances are linked to Arcade. She must battle the game, alone. Too bad she's never been very good at games... - Director:
- Albert Pyun
- Cast:
- Megan Ward, Peter Billingsley, John de Lancie
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