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The French Connection (DVD) Five Star Collection 2-Disc Set Released the same year as Clint Eastwood`s DIRTY HARRY, William Friedkin`s THE FRENCH CONNECTION marked the beginning of a new era of gritty, urban police dramas. Here, the theme of tough-cop amorality s...
Released the same year as Clint Eastwood`s DIRTY HARRY, William Friedkin`s THE FRENCH CONNECTION marked the beginning of a new era of gritty, urban police dramas. Here, the theme of tough-cop amorality serves a conservative demand for a police-state crackdown on the domestic chaos and subversive youth culture of the Vietnam War period. Based on the true story of two New York City police detectives and their investigation into a French heroin smuggling operation, this film is best known for its infamous, masterfully filmed chase scene (influenced by Peter Yates` BULLITT) in which the lead policeman, Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman), recklessly drives a stolen car through oncoming traffic in pursuit of a sniper escaping by elevated train. The exciting thrill of this crime drama is accentuated by director William Friedkin`s early European influences, perhaps best represented by the handheld documentary-style visuals and Friedkin`s claims that the Oscar-winning screenplay was frequently disregarded in favor of improvisation. THE FRENCH CONNECTION is the first film Friedkin made after announcing to Variety that he would abandon his European influences in favor of genre entertainment. The film not only marked a significant change of course for his career, but also signified a stylistic shift that all of Hollywood would soon follow.
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Director: William Friedkin
ACTORS: Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Bill Hickman
Secret Agent X-9 (DVD)
This classic 1930`s serial follows the adventures of SECRET AGENT X-9 (Scott Kolk). His assignment is to recover the crown jewels of Belgravia and to capture it`s suspected thief, Blackstone. Along with his trusty helper, Shara Graustark (Jean Rogers), X-9 works long and hard to bring down a master criminal.NR"
Director: Ford Beebe|Cliff Smith
ACTORS: Scott Kolk, Jean Rogers, Monte Blue
Hard As Nails (DVD)
A young American member of the Japanese Mafia gains power, and anyone standing in his way is asking for big trouble. Meanwhile, another gangster is caught up in this game of deception and betrayal, and must fight to survive in the dangerous crossfire...R"
Director: Brian Katkin
ACTORS: Kim Yates, Lorissa McComas
The Big Red One (DVD)
The famous 1st Div. of the U.S. Army is the background for this World War II film. Marvin stars as an experienced sergeant with four teenagers in his squad. Combat period covers the landing in North Africa through the invasion of Europe.PG"
Director: Samuel Fuller
ACTORS: Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Kelly Ward
Ninja Scroll (DVD) Original Japanese; Subtitled English A highly acclaimed, animated samurai sword-and-sorcery epic. Jubei, a masterless ninja for hire. He joins forces with a powerful female ninja, Kagero, after the rest of her ninja team is destroyed b...
A highly acclaimed, animated samurai sword-and-sorcery epic. Jubei, a masterless ninja for hire. He joins forces with a powerful female ninja, Kagero, after the rest of her ninja team is destroyed by a powerful man-monster. With extraordinary fight scenes and stunning animation NINJA SCROLL is Yoshiaki Kawajiri`s masterpiece.
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