Lupin the 3rd (
2014) | IMDb:
5.5
Interpol Inspector Zenigata begins a world-wide hunt for the infamous thief Arsène Lupin III, who, with his cavalcade of collaborators infiltrate a highly secured fortress-like safe named the 'Ark of Navarone' to claim the "Crimson Heart of Cleopatra".
Starring:
Shun Oguri
,
Meisa Kuroki
,
Go Ayano
,
Tadanobu Asano
,
Tetsuji Tamayama
,
Vithaya Pansringarm
Directed by:
Ryûhei Kitamura
Produced by:
Fuyuki Kojima
The Great Gatsby (
2013) | IMDb:
7.2
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.
Starring:
Leonardo DiCaprio
,
Tobey Maguire
,
Carey Mulligan
,
Joel Edgerton
,
Elizabeth Debicki
,
Isla Fisher
Killer Elite (
2011) | IMDb:
6.4
Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.
Starring:
Jason Statham
,
Clive Owen
,
Robert De Niro
,
Dominic Purcell
,
Aden Young
,
Yvonne Strahovski
Directed by:
Gary McKendry
The Gene Generation (
2007) | IMDb:
4.2
In a futuristic world, Michelle lives everyday battling with DNA Hackers who use their skills to hack into people's bodies and kill them. She is an assassin, trying to keep her younger brother, Jackie, out of trouble. When Jackie gets involved in a petty crime of robbery, he propels himself into the world of DNA Hackers, Shylocks (Loan Sharks) and Gangs
The Public Eye (
1992) | IMDb:
6.5
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
Starring:
Joe Pesci
,
Barbara Hershey
,
Richard Riehle
,
Stanley Tucci
,
Bryan Travis Smith
,
Max Brooks
Hook (
1991) | IMDb:
6.8
The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.
Starring:
Dustin Hoffman
,
Robin Williams
,
Julia Roberts
,
Bob Hoskins
,
Maggie Smith
,
Caroline Goodall
Return from the River Kwai (
1989) | IMDb:
4.9
A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.
Directed by:
Andrew V. McLaglen
Produced by:
Evil Angels (
1988) | IMDb:
6.9
Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.
Cry Freedom (
1987) | IMDb:
7.4
A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.
Starring:
Kevin Kline
,
Denzel Washington
,
Penelope Wilton
,
Kate Hardie
,
John Matshikiza
,
Zakes Mokae
The Coolangatta Gold (
1984) | IMDb:
5.8
Steve Lucas is a nineteen year old who is filled with the burning resentment of being forced to live in his brother's shadow. His brother Adam, is burdened by his father's desire for glory, and must win The Coolangatta Gold Tri-Aquathon, It is the greatest endurance test of them all: a marathon involving a 20 kilometer beach run, 6 kilometer swim and a 17 kilometer surf ski from Surfers Paradise along the golden arc of beach to Coolangatta and back to the start. The Coolangatta Gold is a story of human endeavor and endurance against overwhelming odds.
Starring:
Joss McWilliam
,
Colin Friels
,
Nick Tate
,
Josephine Smulders
,
Robyn Nevin
,
Grant Kenny
Battle of Britain (
1969) | IMDb:
6.9
In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing the Nazi invasion of Britain.
Starring:
Michael Caine
,
Trevor Howard
,
Harry Andrews
,
Curd Jürgens
,
Ian McShane
,
Laurence Olivier
A Man for All Seasons (
1966) | IMDb:
7.7
A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.