Edward Woodward
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The Equalizer is a former veteran of the British army and the shadowy government agency known as "The company". He breaks away from the company after getting disillusioned with his cloak-and-dagger life. He seeks atonement by offering his services to the public through the an advertisementment in the newspaper.
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story, this is the tale of three soldiers who are court-martialed at the end of the Boer War. When one of their comrades is ambushed and killed, three soldiers seek revenge and kill the Boer soldier. The act of murder and the mysterious disappearance of a German missionary leads to the arrest of the three men. In one of the most controversial court-martials in military history, they are defended by Major Thomas, a small town Australian...
10) The wicker man
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Extended version.
Language
English
Description
When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sergeant Howie travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community, led by the strange Lord Summerisle, is not what it seems as the devout Christian detective soon uncovers a secret society of wanton lust and pagan blasphemy
11) Breaker Morant
Series
Criterion collection volume 773
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Blu-ray edition.
Language
English
Description
Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers. Based on a play and true story.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
At first, miserable, greedy old Scrooge can't tolerate the revelry of Christmas, much less comprehend its meaning. But visits from his former business partner's ghost and three cautionary specters from the past, present and future force the man to soul-search.
14) King David
Author
Language
English
Description
King David, starring Richard Gere, follows the real-life story of the lowly shepherd boy whose shrewdness and bravery helped him ascend to the throne of ancient Israel. But this film is much more than just another Biblical epic. Richard Gere and a fine supporting cast present a fresh new look at the people who actually lived the events that have become legend-from David's battle with Goliath to his self-destructive yearning for Bathsheba.
15) The wicker man
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
The final cut.
Language
English
Description
When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sergeant Howie travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community, led by the strange Lord Summerisle, is not what it seems.
16) Dracula
Author
Language
English
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Description
After discovering the double identity of the wealthy Transylvanian nobleman, Count Dracula, a small group of people vow to rid the world of the evil vampire. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
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