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'Good Kill' tells the story of a Las Vegas fighter-pilot turned drone-pilot, Major Thomas Egan (Ethan Hawke), who fights the Taliban via remote control for half of his day, then goes home to his wife (January Jones) and kids in the suburbs for the other half. But Thomas is starting to question the mission. Is he creating more terrorists than he's killing? Is he fighting a war without end? This is one soldier's tale...with epic implications. - Director:
- Andrew Niccol
- Cast:
- Ethan Hawke, January Jones, Zoë Kravitz
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Thomas Conrad (Joel Mathews) looks like your average, small town resident, but underneath a calm exterior hides a man on the edge, a man who has looked death in the eye and understands the power of violence. After serving a merciless tour of duty in the Middle East, Conrad has trouble adjusting to normal everyday life. Despite having a loving wife and daughter, he is constantly haunted by the memories of his brutal military past and the blood he helped spill. When he is kidnapped and tortured by local criminals and forced to take part in a drug smuggling operation, Conrad is thrown into a chaotic and terrifying race against time as he fights against the criminal underworld to save his family. - Director:
- Waymon Boone
- Cast:
- Ray Liotta, Emilio Rivera, Joel Mathews
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This bold and exciting series brings Britain's tumultuous history to vivid life in an exciting new style combining gripping drama, spectacular CGI and compelling commentary. The seven-part series takes viewers on an amazing journey from the Roman invasion to the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, looking at the people and events that shaped the nation. Surprising and thought-provoking, 'The British' focuses not only on the battles, monarchs and leaders who have shaped our history, but also on the reformers, inventors, pioneers and unsung heroes who changed the face of Britain. Bringing history to life as never before, 'The British' features sumptuous re-enactments of the decisive moments in our past, and contributions from celebrities, sporting heroes, politicians and leading academics. - Director:
- Nick Green
- Cast:
- Scot Cooper, Candice D'Arcy, Marc Pleass
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Elvis: The Trouble with Girls / Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)Elvis Pesley: The Trouble with Girls / Elvis Presley: That's the Way It Is
Elvis: The Trouble with Girls a.k.a. 'The Chautauqua' (1969) It's like a carnival midway and a week at some highfalutin. East Coast college all in one. The Chautauqua, a travelling 1927 tent show, has come to Radford Center, Iowa. And so has a heap of trouble. In a change-of-pace role, Elvis Presley portrays Walter Hale, the white-suited impresario overseeing the Chautauqua's novelty acts, lectures and close harmonies. The supporting cast is as colourful as the film's vibrant Americana. Vincent Price's Mr. Morality holds forth on immorality. John Carradine appears as a nimble-minded Shakespearean actor. Marlyn Mason, Joyce Van Patten, Sheree North, Edward Andrews and Dabney Coleman also star. And Elvis sings as only he can, from the tender ballad Almost to the rousing traditional 'Swing Down Sweet Chariot' and the untraditional rouser 'Clean Up Your Own Backyard'.
Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)
Elvis Presley, wearing a flashy new jumpsuit, has pre-show jitters. "If the songs don't go over", he quips, "we can do a medley of costumes". The songs go over big - thanks to a remastered picture and remixed Dolby Digital from restored elements - in this Special Edition of the legendary Las Vegas concert movie shot in summer 1970. Film archivist/restorer Rick Schmidlin (Greed, Touch of Evil) has recovered more incomparable music - over thirty minutes of rare performances from studio vaults in this dazzling rejuvenation. Added footage includes a get-down rehearsal of 'Get Back'. Plus 'Suspicious Minds', 'One Night' and more from the Original Release now appear in different versions.- Director:
- Denis Sanders
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- Elvis Presley, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin
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When the infamous 70s underworld legends are tasked with robbing Britain's richest banker, they are caught mid-heist and sentenced to do time in Britain's toughest prison. Once inside, they encounter their old nemesis Slick Vic Farrow (Billy Murray) who is intent on murdering the gang. Now with the help of a terrifying life sentencer - psychotic serial killer, David, the old-school criminals need to use all their wits to take down Slick Vic, set in motion a heart-stopping, brutal prison riot and stage a daring escape! - Director:
- Sacha Bennett
- Cast:
- Julian Glover, Lysette Anthony, Patrick Bergin
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Reckless (2015)Zipper
Sam Ellis (Patrick Wilson) is a man on the rise - a hotshot federal prosecutor on the cusp of a bright political future with a beautiful and ambitious wife (Lena Heady). But what was meant to be a one-time experience with a high-end escort instead turns into a growing addiction. His moral compass unravelling, his new demon threatens to destroy his life, family and career, especially as Coaker (Ray Winstone), a seasoned hack and old family acquaintance, suspects his extra-marital exploits and plans to expose him. - Director:
- Mora Stephens
- Cast:
- Patrick Wilson, Lena Headey, Ray Winstone
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This is the remarkable true story of the events that unfolded when a Russian passenger plane collided with a cargo plane over Germany in 2002, leaving 71 people dead. Roman Melnyk, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger whose wife and two children were killed in the accident, struggles to cope with the tragedy and desperately searches for answers. He will not rest until he finds the person responsible for his loss. Jake, played by Scoot McNairy, the air traffic-controller on that fateful day, also finds his life in pieces. Forced to take on a new identity, his marriage crumbles, he loses his job and he becomes a ghost of his former self. Also staring Maggie Grace and directed by Elliott Lester, "Aftermath" builds to its tragic conclusion 478 days later when the two strangers finally meet. - Director:
- Elliott Lester
- Cast:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace
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"Letters from Baghdad" is the story of a true original, Gertrude Bell, sometimes called the "female" Lawrence of Arabia. The film tells the dramatic story of this British spy, explorer and political powerhouse. Using stunning, never-seen-before footage of the region, the film chronicles her extraordinary journey into both the uncharted Arabian desert and the inner sanctum of British colonial power. The story is told entirely in the words of Gertrude Beil and her contemporaries, excerpted from their intimate letters, private diaries and official documents. It is a unique look at both a remarkable woman and the tangled history of Iraq. The film takes us into a past that is eerily current. - Director:
- Sabine Krayenbühl
- Cast:
- Rose Leslie, Ammar Haj Ahmad, Adam Astill
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The name McLaren is synonymous with motor racing excellence and stands today as a symbol for automotive superiority. Yet what is less known is that the brand was the creation of one young man from New Zealand - a pioneer who followed his dream and who against all odds led a team to greatness and himself to become a motorsport champion and hero. Despite the tragic end to his life, Bruce's legacy lives on and his vision, passion and drive to innovate continues to be at the heart of advanced motor engineering to this day. A truly inspirational story of a young boy from humble birth who dared to take on the elite world of motor racing and win. - Director:
- Roger Donaldson
- Cast:
- Dwayne Cameron, Mario Andretti, Alastair Caldwell
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An documentary of the greatest rock and roll band of all time!
- Director:
- Bob Smeaton
- Cast:
- Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
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Starting life with nothing other than a single-minded obsession for speed, Sir Frank Williams created one of the world's most enduring Formula One racing teams, winning nine Constructors' Championships over the last 40 years. But in 1986, at the height of this success, a near fatal car accident left Frank fighting to survive and the team's future hanging in the balance. 'Williams' is a thrilling account of how one man built a racing empire with sheer passion, dedication and perseverance and includes interviews with some of F1's biggest names including Nigel Mansell, Alan Jones, Sir Jackie Stewart and Sir Patrick Head. - Director:
- Morgan Matthews
- Cast:
- Emily Bevan, Jenny Funnell, Tim Prior
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In an Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning performance, Casey Affleck stars as Lee, a man whose spare existence is suddenly ruptured when the death of his brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) forces him to return to the hometown he abandoned years before. Rocked by contact with his estranged ex-wife (Michelle Williams) and the revelation that Joe has made him guardian of his teenage son (Lucas Hedges), Lee is forced to face up to painful memories and newfound levels of responsibility as he reconnects with his family. Kenneth Lonergan's critically acclaimed masterpiece is an extraordinary journey of grief, love and wit that will stay with you long after watching. - Director:
- Kenneth Lonergan
- Cast:
- Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler
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The highly anticipated television event 24 returns with more explosive action than ever! Exiled in London for the past four years, former Counter Terrorist Unit agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) joins Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub) in the deadly fight against a terrorist determined to kill President James Heller (William Devane) - and thousands of others - in retribution for a U.S. drone attack. With plot twists unfolding in real time, and starring Kim Raver, Tate Donovan and Benjamin Bratt, 24: Live Another Day is one pulse-quickening minute after another! - Director:
- Jon Cassar
- Cast:
- Kiefer Sutherland, Yvonne Strahovski, Tate Donovan
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Colonel Jonathan Smith is a disease specialist and former secret agent for Covert One, an elite intelligence agency made up of political and technical experts that report directly to the President . When an unknown deadly virus begins to surface, Smith is called into action to find and isolate the source before the outbreak endangers millions of lives. Featuring an all-star supporting cast including Blair Underwood and others, it's a race against time for Covert One to stop the virus and uncover the truth behind a conspiracy at the highest and most dangerous levels of society. - Director:
- Mick Jackson
- Cast:
- Stephen Dorff, Mira Sorvino, Sophia Myles
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Action icon Scott Adkins stars as Thomas McKenzie, a highly trained former DEA agent, hiding in a witness protection program in London with his daughter. His world is turned upside down when a group of thug's break into his home and he is forced to kill them. His arrest exposes his true identity to the criminal underworld, including mob boss Cooper (James Cosmo), McKenzie's arch-enemy and father-in-law. Cooper sends top assassin, Bishop (WWE Superstar Wade Barrett), to kill McKenzie. The two battle it out through the streets of London in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Can McKenzie survive and keep his daughter alive long enough to see her again? - Director:
- James Nunn
- Cast:
- Scott Adkins, Stu Bennett, Daniel Caltagirone
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