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Chuck Connors
Pub. Date
2004
Description
Chuck Connors plays Will, a Civil War veteran who leads a gang of mercenaries into San Carlos on a mission for Columbian General Martinez. While there, the gang fraternize with locals and trigger a disastrous series of events with repercussions that could bring war to the once peaceful village.
Description
Snows of Kilimanjaro: Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Anna Karenina: A married woman finds true love in a man who isn't her husband.
Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court: A young man dreams, after reading Mark Twain's classic novel of the same title, that he himself travels to King Arthur's court.
Tale of two cities: A British barrister falls in...
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
This television show was ground-breaking for its combination of police procedural and courtroom drama. In the first half of each show Sgt. Nick Anderson of the LAPD tracked down criminals. In the second half, John Egan, defense attorney, represented the accused while attorney Jerry Miller led the prosecution.
4) Old Yeller
Series
Formats
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Set amidst the landscape of 1860s Texas, a young boy named Travis wants nothing to do with a lop-eared stray. But Old Yeller quickly proves himself a loyal friend, protecting the family farm and saving Travis' life. They become inseparable pals, sharing joyous experiences, and Travis learns valuable lessons about growing up.
6) Flipper
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper's life by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
During World War II, American soldier Harry Cook and his team are sent to Norway to aid in the defection of Halden Brevik, a scientist working on the atomic bomb for the Germans. Captured by the Germans and sent to the Colditz POW prison camp in an alpine castle on the German-Swiss border, Cook must find a way to escape with the scientist before the Gestapo discovers the Norwegian's true identity. The prisoners pin their hopes for freedom on a homemade...
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Charlton Heston plays a cop in this 21st century science-fiction horror story. The setting is New York, teeming with 40 million citizens, most of whom are out of work. Environmental erosion is almost complete and voluntary death is encouraged by government-sponsored clinics. For their food, the people have grown to rely almost totally on a greenish, wafer-like substance called soylent. As Heston investigates the murder of a magnate in the dictatorial...
10) South Sea Woman
Pub. Date
2007.
Description
Seargent O'Hearn is facing a court-martial for desertion. He needs the help of Ginger Martin to provide the evidence of his innocence, but will she?
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
Disc 1. Side A. Flipper (90 mins.): Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper's life by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. Side B. The amazing panda adventure (84 mins.): On a trek into the lush bamboo forests, Ryan is unexpectedly separated from his father. With the help of a young Chinese girl, he aims to bring to safety a baby panda that he's boldly taken away from heartless poachers.
Disc 2. Sida A. Shiloh (92...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Hell to pay: "A tale of brothers divided--one a reluctant hero, the other a gambler--forcing one man to make a stand alone against the ruthless killers terrorizing their small Colorado mining town"--Container.
Decoy: "When a deputy's in-laws are murdered, he must escort the accused--his former best friend--to the gallows. But along the way, the deputy discovers a startling truth about the murders that puts them both in imminent mortal danger"--Container.
Ned...
Pub. Date
2015.
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Description
Vengeance Valley: This Westernized depiction of "Cain and Abel" is the gripping story of the complicated and volatile relationship between brothers.
Nothing too good for a cowboy: A group of young adults struggle to run the biggest cattle ranch in the world amidst World War II.
Cowboys don't cry: A father and son struggle to make ends meet on the rodeo circuit.
Against a crooked sky: A young boy journeys into a harsh, unforgiving land to save his...
Pub. Date
[2011]
Appears on list
Description
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era.
Golden Globes (USA), 1978: Best TV-Series - Drama.
Emmy Awards, 1977: Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing for a Series ; Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) ; Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series ; Outstanding Film Editing in a Drama Series...
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