Christopher Casson
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The Sleep of Death
Nov 01, 1980Set in 1815, a young Englishman touring Europe encounters more than he bargained for. His pursuit of the beautiful Countess St. Alyre brings him into contact with the Marquis D'Armanville and other odd characters. A series of bizarre murders occur, bringing our hero to the borderland of nightmare.
Horror
Kidnapped
Nov 05, 1995When Scottish young gentleman David Balfour's father dies, he leaves school to collect his inheritance from uncle Ebenezer, who in turn sells the boy as a future slave to a pirate ship. When staunch Stuart dynasty supporter Alan Breck Stewart accidentally boards the ship, he takes David along on his escape back to Edinburgh. They part and meet again repeatedly, mutually helpful against the Redcoats and respectful, although David is loyal to the English crown, but learns about its cruel oppression. Both ultimately face their adversaries.
Action
La Vengeance de Fu Manchu
May 25, 1967Fu Manchu n'est pas mort. Depuis son palais au fin fond de la Chine, il prépare l'élimination des chefs de police qui ont contribué à sa perte.
Crime
The Treaty
Dec 05, 1991How the Anglo-Irish Treaty between the unrecognised Irish Republic, represented by Michael Collins, and the British government was concluded after high-stakes negotiations in 1921.
Drama
Secouez la main du diable
Jun 24, 1959En 1921 à Dublin, l'IRA lutte contre les «Black & Tans», forces spéciales britanniques qui se livrent à des mesures sévères. L'étudiant en médecine irlando-américain Kerry O'Shea espère rester à l'écart, mais sauver un ami blessé le met hors la loi, et inexorablement attiré dans l'organisation rebelle ... sous son ancien professeur Sean Lenihan, qui a "serré la main du diable" et commencé à penser au combat comme une fin en soi. Des complications surviennent lorsque Kerry tombe amoureux d'un bel otage anglais, et que les Britanniques offrent un traité de paix qui ne suffit pas à satisfaire Lenihan.
Action
Johnny Nobody
Oct 01, 1961When the atheistic ranting of Irish-American author James Mulcahy upsets the inhabitants of the Irish village to which he has retired, a mob threatens him. But moments after he has dared God to strike him dead, a stranger appears and does so. The man, dubbed "Johnny Nobody" by the press, claims no knowledge of Mulcahy or even of himself. He asks the help of the village priest, Father Carey, in his upcoming trial for Mulcahy's murder. While the amnesiac Johnny goes to trial, Father Carey mulls questions of belief raised by the case. And then, the good father learns a little more about Johnny Nobody...
Crime
L'Éducation de Rita
Jun 16, 1983Pour se cultiver, Rita, jeune coiffeuse, suit des cours de littérature à l'université. Cette décision et l'évolution qui se dessine en elle bouleversent sa vie et celle de son entourage…
Drama
The Siege of Sidney Street
Oct 11, 1960A police inspector (Donald Sinden) tracks down Russian anarchist Peter the Painter (Peter Wyngarde) and his gang in circa-1911 London.
Drama
Capitaine Mystère
Mar 26, 1955En 1815, Michael Martin est membre d'un groupe révolutionnaire irlandais. Il est obligé de passer à la clandestinité et devient le second d'un célèbre capitaine rebelle.
Adventure
Zardoz
Feb 06, 19742293, La Terre a été totalement dévastée et la société est divisée en plusieurs castes : les Brutes, les Exterminateurs et les Barbares qui vouent un culte sans limites au dieu Zardoz. Tous œuvrent pour les Éternels, un groupe d'humains immortels. Ce nouvel équilibre social va être bouleversé lorsque Zed, un Exterminateur, décide de pénétrer chez les Éternels, défiant ainsi le dieu Zardoz...
Fantasy
Autumn Sunshine
Nov 13, 1981It is the autumn of 1981 and in Southern Ireland Canon Moran's wife has just died. Three of his daughters come to the funeral, but his youngest and favourite daughter Deirdre stays away ...
