The Trial (DVD)
THE TRIAL is Orson Welles`s claustrophobic adaptation of Franz Kafka`s surreal tale of fear and paranoia in a nameless society. Tinged with background jazz, filmed in shadowy black and white--mostly with direct light, THE TRIAL looks like a classic film noir, with angled close-ups, and characters shrouded in mystery. Anthony Perkins stars as Josef K., a seemingly innocent young man who is arrested one morning for an unexplained crime by men who refuse to identify themselves. K., asserting his innocence, sets off on a bizarre series of confrontations with shady government agents, overwhelming faceless courtrooms, and pompous advocates who talk in riddles. His nightmare continues through narrow, dark passageways and colorless rooms where he witnesses various forms of torture and interrogation; some of what he comes upon has echoes of the Nazis and the Holocaust. And nearly everywhere he goes he stumbles over wads of paperwork (the kind that ultimately swallowed up Tuttle in Terry Gilliam`s BRAZIL, a fascinating descendant of THE TRIAL). Perkins is wonderfully paranoid as he wanders aimlessly through the labyrinthine sets, which always seem to be closing in on him. THE TRIAL is an eerie nightmare of a film, one of which writer-director-costar Orson Welles was justifiably proud.NR"
Director: Orson Welles
Pastime (DVD)
Roy Dean is a 41-year-old pitcher for a minor league team. Long ago, he had his chance at the majors, but lost it. But baseball`s all he`s got and all he cares about until the team signs young Tyrone, a rookie with an arm that throws smoke. The two become pals and Roy Dean wants to give Tyrone, obviously bound for the majors, a few pointers. Unfortunately for Roy Dean, the lessons will have to be taught and learned very quickly.PG"
Director: Robin B. Armstrong
ACTORS: William Russ, Jeffrey Tambor, Glenn Plummer, Ernie Banks, Bob Feller
Night Falls on Manhattan (DVD) Sensormatic In Sidney Lumet`s NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN, an ex-policeman who takes a job as a district attorney is forced to choose between upholding the law and protecting his family when his father--also a cop--is implicated on corrup...
In Sidney Lumet`s NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN, an ex-policeman who takes a job as a district attorney is forced to choose between upholding the law and protecting his family when his father--also a cop--is implicated on corruption charges.
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Director: Sidney Lumet
ACTORS: Andy Garcia, Richard Dreyfuss, Lena Olin, Ian Holm, James Gandolfini
Mr. Smith Gets a Hustler (DVD)
Set in a bar in the meat-packing district of New York City, MR. SMITH GETS A HUSTLER is director Ian McCrudden`s theatrical drama about a group of desperate male prostitutes (Alex Feldman, J.D. Williams). Managed by creepy Mr. Lapp (Benjamin Hendrickson), who adds little sunshine to their dreary days, their only salvation is the curious Mr. Smith (Larry Pine) who`s more interested in conversation than sex.NR"
Director: Ian McCrudden
ACTORS: Benjamin Hendrikson, Larry Pine, Anna Thomson, Alex Feldman, J.D. Williams
Harrison Ford Collection 3-Pack (DVD) 3 Discs These three films star leading man Harrion Ford. The collection includes THE FUGITIVE, FRANTIC, and PRESUMED INNOCENT. Please see individual titles for further information.
These three films star leading man Harrion Ford. The collection includes THE FUGITIVE, FRANTIC, and PRESUMED INNOCENT. Please see individual titles for further information.
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