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Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003], c2002
Language
English
Description
Nicholas becomes the head of the family when his father dies unexpectedly. Keeping watch over his mother and his sister Kate becomes an even greater challenge when Nicholas discovers that his father lost the family fortune due to ill-advised investments. Without a shilling to his name, Nicholas turns to his wealthy but unforgiving Uncle Ralph for help.
Publisher
BFS Video
Pub. Date
[2001], 1996
Language
English
Description
Sixteen-year-old Emily Kennedy faces her future with a glad smile and an ever-hopeful philosophy. Her only worry is her delicate younger sister, Lucy. When a tragic set of circumstances force the sisters from their home, Emily is quickly forced to grow into womanhood and take on the responsibilities of an adult. Needing all her strength of will and character to see her through the difficult road she travels, Emily manages to cling bravely to her never-say-die...
7) Ran
Publisher
Fox Lorber Home Video
Pub. Date
1998, c1985
Language
日本語
Description
An aging ruler attempts to divide his kingdom peacefully among his three sons, but is driven to madness when they turn against him.
8) Larceny
Publisher
BFS Video
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
She's alluring, conniving, and she'll do anything to claw her way out of poverty an into the corridors of wealth and power. This fast-paced, colorful adventure is based on the true story of a woman who ruthlessly used her beauty and cinning to acieve the good life. The beautiful daughter of a poor farmer, Betsy Bigley is desperate to improve her situation. She cooks up one scheme after another, hoping to gain entry into high society. From bilking...
9) Kagemusha
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2005
Language
日本語
Description
A petty criminal in 16th century Japan is hired to impersonate a famous dying warlord, and finds himself transforming into the leader of 25,000 samurai warriors.
10) The libertine
Publisher
The Weinstein Company
Pub. Date
2006, 2004
Language
English
Description
John Wilmot, a 17th century poet, is the Earl of Rochester and from the beginning he treats his wife cruelly, drinks to relentless excess, abuses his friendships, and generally wallows in dissipation, much to the dismay of King Charles II. The king hopes that Rochester will write a play glorifying his reign. But Rochester finds his true inspiration when he sees a young actress named Lizzie Barry. Rochester sets out to make her the greatest actress...
11) Ben-Hur
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
A peace-loving prince of Judea, leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans.
Language
English
Description
A young orphan named Mary is sent to live at the dark and foreboding English estate of her widowed uncle. She discovers a secret garden which was abandoned after a tragic accident. With the help of her crippled cousin Colin, and Dickon the country boy, her spirit is gradually reawakened as they bring the garden back to life.
13) Miss Potter
Publisher
Weinstein Company
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
In an effort to give their younger brother, Norman a project to keep him busy now that he has joined the family publishing house, the older Warne brothers agree to publish Miss Beatrix Potter's first children's book. They don't expect the book to sell well, but they need to keep Norman busy. As a single woman living in Edwardian London, Beatrix suspects this endeavor may provide her with a small measure of freedom. But she also has very specific ideas...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006], 2005
Language
English
Description
In 1929, an impoverished nine-year-old named Chiyo is sold to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district and subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. Her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy in Hatsumomo and she is rescued by Hatsumomo's bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha's mentorship, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic and social skills a geisha must master in order to survive...
16) Newsies
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
July, 1899: When Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise the distribution price one-tenth of a cent per paper, ten cents per hundred, the newsboys, poor enough already, are outraged. Inspired by the strike put on by the trolley workers, Jack "Cowboy" Kelly organizes a newsboys' strike. With David Jacobs as the brains of the new union, and Jack as the voice, the weak and oppressed found the strength to band together and challenge the powerful....
Publisher
Distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Washington DC, 1963. John F. Kennedy's young administration is starting to hit its stride. However, behind the scenes the winds of discontent are swirling. Adam Stafford is a thirteen-year-old who has his own problems to deal with. He's a bit of a loner who spends too much time wrapped up in his own thoughts. But, Adam spies a beautiful naked woman in the house across the street, and his curiosity is inflamed. Catherine Caswell is a stunning beauty...
18) Thirteen days
Publisher
New Line Cinema
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
Dramatization of the Cuban missile crisis, covering 13 extraordinary days in October 1962.
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