Empire of the Sun (
1987) | IMDb:
7.7
Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
Starring:
Christian Bale
,
John Malkovich
,
Miranda Richardson
,
Nigel Havers
,
Joe Pantoliano
,
Leslie Phillips
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (
1984) | IMDb:
7.5
After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
Return of the Jedi (
1983) | IMDb:
8.3
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.
Starring:
Mark Hamill
,
Harrison Ford
,
Carrie Fisher
,
Billy Dee Williams
,
Anthony Daniels
,
Peter Mayhew
Gandhi (
1982) | IMDb:
8
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Superman II (
1980) | IMDb:
6.8
Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.
Starring:
Christopher Reeve
,
Margot Kidder
,
Gene Hackman
,
Ned Beatty
,
Jackie Cooper
,
Sarah Douglas
Superman (
1978) | IMDb:
7.4
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
Starring:
Christopher Reeve
,
Margot Kidder
,
Gene Hackman
,
Jackie Cooper
,
Ned Beatty
,
Glenn Ford
A Bridge Too Far (
1977) | IMDb:
7.4
The story of Operation Market Garden—a failed attempt by the allies in the latter stages of WWII to end the war quickly by securing three bridges in Holland allowing access over the Rhine into Germany. A combination of poor allied intelligence and the presence of two crack German panzer divisions meant that the final part of this operation (the bridge in Arnhem over the Rhine) was doomed to failure.