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Dick Francis Mysteries (DVD)
A former jockey, Dick Francis turned to writing mysteries after his career at the track was over, setting most of them in the world that he knew so well, that of high stakes racing. This program contains full length features, all of which feature Jockey Club investigator David Cleveland, protagonist of the novel SLAYRIDE, who is played with aplomb by Ian McShane. Contains the films TWICE SHY, BLOOD SPORT, and IN THE FRAME.NR"
ACTORS: Ian McShane, Patrick Macnee
Midsomer Murders - Set Three (VHS) 5-Tape Set Based on the detective novels of Caroline Graham and filmed in the lush English countryside, the UK television series MIDSOMER MURDERS probes the criminal undercurrents lurking beneath the idyllic surface of village life in ...
Based on the detective novels of Caroline Graham and filmed in the lush English countryside, the UK television series MIDSOMER MURDERS probes the criminal undercurrents lurking beneath the idyllic surface of village life in fictional Midsomer County. The charmingly unflappable Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) is on hand to thwart any criminal wrongdoers, solving the most complex of cases with his keen intuition and the help of his young partner Sergeant Troy (Daniel Casey). This 5-volume set features the following episodes: Garden of Death, Destroying Angel, The Electric Vendetta, Who Killed Cock Robin, and Dark Autumn.
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ACTORS: John Nettles, Daniel Casey
Broadway Theatre Archive - The School For Scandal (DVD)
The Broadway Theatre Archive presents another program in its series of televised plays from the 60s to the 80s. In his sophisticated comedy of manners, The School For Scandal, Richard Brinsley Sheridan satirizes the corruption and extravagance of upper crust London society. This tale of slander, intrigue and secret love affairs combines low comedy with the English love of language to create a unique and witty take on social classes and antisocial behaviour.NR"
ACTORS: Blair Brown, Kenneth Welsh, Larry Gates
Cleopatra`s Second Husband (DVD)
This directorial feature debut from Jon Reiss is a twisted love story and a fearsome psychological thriller. Focusing on a young married couple who has already lost the passion from their relationship, laboriously making love because they want to have a child, CLEOPATRA`S SECOND HUSBAND is full of tense energy. When another couple enters their lives--first house-sitting, then staying on to live in their house with them full-time--strange things happen both to the husband and wife.NR"
Director: Jon Reiss
Ship of Fools (DVD)
A microcosm of the world and the human experience is revealed aboard a German ocean liner in the 1930s. Based on a 1962 novel by Katherine Anne Porter. Academy Award Nominations: 8, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Oskar Werner, Best Actress--Simone Signoret, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best (Black-and-White) Cinematography.NR"
Director: Stanley Kramer
ACTORS: Vivien Leigh, Simone Signoret, Oskar Werner, Heinz Ruehmann, Josi Ferrer
