Don Siegel’s classic crime thriller "Charley Varrick," made in 1972 in the wake of the immensely successful "Dirty Harry," stars Walter Matthau in what is probably the actor’s finest dramatic role, airshow pilot turned crop duster turned bank robber turned mob target Charley Varrick. This feature-length documentary takes the viewer back to the time of the shooting of this cult item and features original interviews with Siegel’s son, Kristoffer Tabori, actors Andy Robinson and Jacqueline Scott, stunt driver and actor Craig R. Baxley, composer Lalo Schifrin and Howard A. Rodman, whose father co-wrote the screenplay..
A mini-series dramatization of the controversial 1992 attack by federal agents on the Idaho home of Randy Weaver, a white seperatist. The ten-day siege, begun over a minor gun charge, resulted in the deaths of Weaver's son, wife and dog, and a U.S. Marshall. The incident caused major public outcry against the FBI and U.S. Marshals..
La seule usine d’une petite ville du Nouveau-Brunswick est sur le point de fermer, entraînant la perte de mille emplois et la ruine de la municipalité. Menés par le passif Mario Cormier (Gilles Renaud), président du syndicat, les employés entreprennent alors une journée de protestation symbolique. Personne ne s’attend vraiment à de réelles avancées. Du moins, jusqu’à ce que la bande de l’intempestif Alexis Godin (Alexandre Goyette) pénètre dans les bureaux des dirigeants avec un sac rempli d’armes, déclenchant une intense prise d’otages. Malgré l’intervention des forces de l’ordre, Mario décide de rester à l’usine pour tenter de dénouer le siège en compagnie de la négociatrice en chef Chantal Trempe (Denise Bouchard). Dès lors, une lutte de pouvoir s’opère entre Godin et Mario. Elle révélera la véritable nature des deux hommes….
Pendant la Guerre Civile aux Etas-Unis, un agent parvient à déjouer le complot d'un traître de l'armée. Ce dernier préparait un coup important avec les forces ennemies. Après avoir réussi à faire tomber les coupables, le héros part vivre dans le Sud du pays....
Le monde magique de Siegfried est brillamment évoqué dans cette production d’Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen. Notre héros de conte (Siegfried Jerusalem) forge son épée, l'utilise pour tuer le dragon (le merveilleux Matti Salminen dans le rôle de Fafner), découvre un trésor et réveille Brünnhilde endormie (une puissante Hildegard Behrens), inconsciente de l'anneau de feu qui le protège. son. James Morris, à la voix somptueuse, est profondément émouvant dans le rôle du Vagabond, le dieu qui ne peut arrêter le destin de Siegfried. C'est James Levine et l'orchestre du Met à leur meilleur..
A mini-series dramatization of the controversial 1992 attack by federal agents on the Idaho home of Randy Weaver, a white separatist. The ten-day siege, begun over a minor gun charge, resulted in the deaths of Weaver's son, wife and dog, and a U.S. Marshall. The incident caused major public outcry against the FBI and U.S. Marshals..
The documentary about the most notorious political prosecution in American history. How a group of corrupt politicos, led by Karl Rove, secretly rigged a federal court to railroad former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman into jail because they couldn't beat him at the polls. It exposes the dark underbelly of political corruption, and reveals the moral crisis plaguing American politics..
1757 Three years into the French and Indian War, Fort William Henry was under siege. The French army, along with 1,800 Indian allies, bombarded the fort over six long days. The British subjects in the fort held out for as long as they could…and would ultimately suffer a fate worse than surrender. Using historic journals from men on both sides of the conflict, this documentary recounts the events. Through filmed reenactments and animations, the story of the siege and surrounding events come to life..
Berna Tuna, a renowned academic has just died. Her husband, Macit, will take this opportunity to face past wrongdoings and reconnect with his long-neglected daughter İpek. His hope for a fresh start is put to test by his son Alp and his wife’s assistant Feyza, who are strongly attached to Berna’s legacy..
In the wake of Kuruc Péter's demise, Zalán and Luca find themselves on the run, fearing retaliation from the fallen kingpin's forces. Meanwhile, underworld leaders seek to leverage the events, including the eager Áron Székely..
Relive one of the longest and most destructive sieges in history that led to the systematic starvation and destruction of the human population..
An in-depth look into the Branch Davidians, a religious cult led by David Koresh in the late 1980s and early 1990s that ultimately met with a tragic, fiery end..
THE SIEGE OF VIENNA. SEPTEMBER 11,1683. THE BATTLE THAT SAVED CHRISTIANITY IN THE WEST. DVD This epic film tells the powerful true story of one of the most important military battles in history, recounting the Ottoman Turks massive invasion of Vienna, the gateway to the West, on September 11, 1683, a moment when Christendom and Western civilization truly hung in the balance.Buttressed by glorious cinematography, beautiful sets and costumes, dramatic war scenes, and a compelling music score, the film includes powerful performances by an outstanding cast with F. Murray Abraham, Jerzy Skolimowski, Claire Bloom, Piotr Adamczyk, and Enrico Lo Verso..
At last here is the definitive story of heroism and hardship of a people uniquely and collectively awarded the George Cross 'for gallantry', and told by some of the heroic survivors. The documentary contains much hitherto unseen wartime footage..
the 1942 film providing rare footage of the defense of Tobruk by troops from Britain, Australia and Poland..
The Lindt Cafe terror attack in Sydney in December 2014 shocked Australia to its core. This forensic investigation from ABC Four Corners explores how the disaster unfolded and questions how such an event was allowed to happen. It also features exclusive interviews with surviving hostages and the families of the two victims of the attack..
A mysterious phenomena has transformed the populace into a mindless, flesh-eating army of undead monstrosities. The last few remaining humans scrape out a living among the ruins of the past. Supplies and ammo are low as they are forced into a final confrontation with the undead..
A German mercenary is hired to defend the small township of Manchester during the English Civil War..
The Siege of Golden Hill was a British children's television series set in a world of teenage gangs and council corruption on the outskirts of a major English city. It was produced by ATV Midlands. Twelve episodes of 30 minutes each were broadcast on ITV between June and August 1975. The main parts were played by Gerry Sundquist, Billy Hamon and Sara Lee. The scriptwriter was Nick McCarty and the producer John Sichel. A follow-up series - entitled 'Golden Hill' - was broadcast on ITV in the autumn of 1976..
King Arthur learns one of his knights is plotting to take over and marry his daughter. After the King's death, the Knight wishing to marry the princess is ordered by the great wizard Merlin to remove the sword from the scabbard and prove his right to the throne..