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Armed with the ruthless, streetwise tactics and a strict sense of honour, crime boss Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) rules Harlem's chaotic drug underworld. When outcast cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) sets out to bring down Lucas's multi-million dollar empire, it plunges both men an into a legendary confrontation. - Director:
- Ridley Scott
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- Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor
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Anna and the King of Siam (1946)Ana y el rey de Siam
Starring Rex Harrison as the King of Siam and Irene Dunne as Anna, the charming, strong-willed English widow who teaches him how to live in a modern world. Accompanied by her son, Anna Owens arrives in Siam to educate the king's harem and his sixty-seven children. She soon discovers there are many obstacles to overcome and it is only through her ingenuity, wit and dedication that she is able to continue her work. Slowly, she sees the effect of her influence on the court, but it is not until the stubborn king realises he needs Anna's wisdom and guidance that her difficult mission is a success. - Director:
- John Cromwell
- Cast:
- Irene Dunne, Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell
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It's hijinks on the high seas when revered Lt. Cmdr. Matt T. Sherman (Cary Grant) and the somewhat unethical Lt. JG Nicholas Holden (Tony Curtis) team to upright the USS Sea Tiger, a flagging submarine that s seen better days. With some dubious manoeuvring (and scavenged parts), things begin to look up for the old war horse until the ship and its crew are forced out to sea by a surprise attack. Limping along and barely held together with its borrowed parts, the Sea Tiger gets some unexpected company when five stranded Army nurses are brought aboard. The game gals will prove that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, initiating a series of renovations to make life aboard the Sea Tiger liveable - with the exception of the sub s accidental pink paint job. Not only is the ship now an eyesore, but a target for both the Japanese and American forces! - Director:
- Blake Edwards
- Cast:
- Cary Grant, Paul Frees, Tony Curtis
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Annie Get Your Gun (1950)La reina del circo
Betty Hutton (Annie Oakley) and Howard Keel (Frank Butler) star in this sharpshootin' funfest based on the 1,147-performance Broadway smash boasting Irving Berlin's beloved score, including Doin' What Comes Natur'lly, I Got the Sun in the Morning and the anthemic There's No Business like Show Business. As produced by Arthur Freed, directed by George Sidney and seen and heard in a new digital transfer from restored elements. This lavish, spirited production showcases songs and performances with bull's-eye precision, earning an Oscar for adaptation scoring. The story is brawling boy-meets-girl-meets-buckshot rivalry. But love finally triumphs when Annie proves that, yes, you can get a man with a gun! - Director:
- George Sidney
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- Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Louis Calhern
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A young wannabe country singer named Bobbie Jo Baker (Lynda Carter) takes off from her job as a carhop waitress to join with Lyle Wheeler (Marjoe Gortner), a young modern-day Billy The Kid fan. Along the way they recruit Bobbie Jo's sister Pearl Baker (Merrie Lynn Ross) and her boyfriend "Slick" Callahan (Jesse Vint) to join them in their adventures in armed robbery, homicide, and mayhem. - Director:
- Mark L. Lester
- Cast:
- Marjoe Gortner, Lynda Carter, Jesse Vint
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Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)Les Rivieres Pourpres 2 - Les Anges De L'apocalypse
Jean Reno and Christopher Lee star in the riveting action-packed sequel to Crimson Rivers. No one is safe when seemingly random killings emerge as a deadly pattern intended to usher in the end of the world. A murder victim with the same DNA as Christ A serial killer mimicking the deaths of the 12 Apostles. Inspector Niemans (Jean Reno) and a young, rebellious detective team up with a beautiful expert in religion to crack the case before their elusive suspect completes the cycle of terror, paving the way to an even bigger and bloody catastrophe. Battling assassins with superhuman strength and speed, their hunt leads them to a former Nazi (Christopher Lee), sworn to protect a secret agenda with apocalyptic consequences for anyone who stands in his way. - Director:
- Olivier Dahan
- Cast:
- Jean Reno, Lexie Kendrick, Benoît Magimel
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