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Brace yourself for an epic desert odyssey with 'Sea of Sand' (1958), a classic war film directed by Guy Green. Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the North African desert during World War II, this gripping tale unfolds as a British patrol embarks on a perilous mission deep behind enemy lines.
Michael Craig as Captain Tim Cotton, leads a diverse group of soldiers across the vast and treacherous landscape, navigating not only the physical challenges of the desert but also the internal tensions among the men. Their mission: to sabotage a German fuel depot critical to the Axis war effort.
As the scorching sun beats down and the winds whip up the sands, the patrol faces relentless adversity, from enemy forces to the harsh environment itself. Friendships are tested, loyalties are questioned, and the true measure of each man is revealed in the crucible of war.
'Sea of Sand' stands out not only for its authentic portrayal of the harsh realities faced by soldiers in the desert campaign but also for its intense character dynamics. Richard Attenborough's commanding performance, coupled with the ensemble cast, brings to life the camaraderie, conflicts, and sacrifices that define the human experience in wartime.
This cinematic masterpiece combines action, drama, and a poignant exploration of the human spirit under duress. 'Sea of Sand' immerses you in a gripping narrative of survival, courage, and the relentless pursuit of victory in one of the most challenging theaters of World War II.
Starring:
Michael Craig as Captain Tim Cotton
John Gregson as Captain Bill Williams R.E.
Richard Attenborough as Trooper Brody
Percy Herbert as Corporal "Blanco" White
Barry Foster as Corporal Matheson
Vincent Ball as Sergeant Nesbitt
Andrew Faulds as Sergeant Parker
George Murcell as Corporal Simms
Man In The Attic 1953
A conservative middle aged professor engages in a relationship with a femme fatale, he's plunged into a nightmarish world of blackmail and murder.
Starring - Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Raymond M****ey, Edmund Breon
In the Oxfordshire countryside Clarence returns to his moving profession working for the vicar's wife.
The Big Lift is a true account of the Berlin Airlift, which provided food and supplies to the Western sector of Berlin during the Soviet's blockade of Berlin. Sgt. Danny MacCullough (Montgomery Clift) and his friend Sgt. Hank Kowalski (Paul Douglas) are among the Americans called upon to risk their lives to transport supplies to the desperate citizens. The grim war is soon left behind as budding romances emerge between two women and the soldiers. Director George Seaton filmed on location with actual military personnel in minor acting roles, making The Big Lift one of the most remarkable war films of all time.
Director: George Seaton
Writer: George Seaton
Starring: Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers, Bruni Löbel, O.E. Hasse, Dante V. Morel
At the club meeting, the men decide to take a trip to Majorca. The women threaten to withhold all their services if they do not take them, so off they all go.
Through a misunderstanding, Eddie spends the duration of the trip in jail.
There's talk of an uprising amongst the slaves, Lurcio's thrown into the dungeon after being caught holding incriminating pamphlets, and repeated rescue attempts make things a little cramped.
The club is having a Lady and the Tramp theme night: the men will be tramps, and the ladies will be ladies. Not so simple for Jacko, who comes as the lady and his mother is the tramp. Unfortunately, the police crash it because their liquor license has expired; Eddie forgot to renew it.
Holidaying in Connecticut, Gregory visits an isolated hunting lodge and meets a girl called Jane, who tells him a disturbing story about an accident which befell members of her family when they went on a hunting expedition.
Babes in Toyland is a Laurel and Hardy musical film released on March 10, 1934. The film is also known by its alternate titles Laurel and Hardy in Toyland, Revenge Is Sweet (the 1948 European reissue title), March of the Wooden Soldiers and Wooden Soldiers (in the United States).Based on Victor Herbert's popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland, the film was produced by Hal Roach, directed by Charles Rogers and Gus Meins, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
A female lawyer hears a knock on her door one night and discovers that it is an old boyfriend, whose current girlfriend has thrown him out, and he needs a place to stay the night.
She agrees to let him sleep on the sofa but he must leave the next morning. When he returns home he finds that his girlfriend has been murdered. His former lover agrees to defend him without telling the court that he spent the night with her. Complications ensue.
Old Mr Grace decides to put together a brand new magazine for the store, and recruits Mr Humphries to be the editor.
In 1922, novice composer Kenneth Harvey arrives in New York from Kansas, hoping to publish his concerto; he meets speakeasy owner Danny O'Mara, who hopes to put on a broadway show. Ken's affairs take a turn for the better when he falls for singer Bonnie Watson. But while he labors on orchestration, O'Mara is surreptitiously adapting his tunes to the Greenwich Village Gaieties.
The Ghost Train (1941) is a British comedy/mystery movie. Arthur Askey plays irritating entertainer Tommy Gander who is stranded overnight in a Cornish train station with his fellow passengers. Local legend has it that a phantom train passes through the station with the ghosts of its passengers on board. Strange things start to happen as the mystery of the ghost train begins to untangle. This film was based on a stage play by Arnold Ridley (Private Godfrey in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army). The Ghost Train was directed by Walter Forde.
A new set of recruits arrive for their two years of National Service at RAF Skelton, and proceed to become particular enemies of their Drill Instructor, Corporal Marsh.
Groucho Marx hosts a quiz show which features a series of compe****ive questions and a great deal of humourous conversation.
Minder 80s TV programme starring George Cole & Dennis Waterman.Terry's girlfriend Debbie is now working as a mobile hair-dresser but unfortunately the first house she visits gets robbed. Debbie is a witness to the robbery but the police suspect that she and Terry may be the perpetrators. Meanwhile Arthur prepares for jury service to the horror of his arch-enemy DS Chisholm.
Lurcio can't help feeling that the household are trying to get rid of him, news of a pretty visitor leads to ideas of trickery, and a bit of something in the wine results in a lot of something in the air.
An ex-spy (Trevor Howard) helps a girl (Jean Simmons) framed for murder flee across the Lake District, followed by Scotland Yard.
Nellie contacts a spiritualist in an attempt to contact her late mother in the after life. She has an important question, and she needs an answer.