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Freddy Benson (Steve Martin), a small-time con man sleazing his way through Europe on whatever handouts he can scam. Lawrence Jamieson (Michael Caine), an impeccably dressed and high-minded artiste who thinks Freddy's giving him - and all con men - a bad name. At first, Lawrence agrees to help Freddy spruce up his stunts and his wardrobe. But when it becomes apparent that the Riviera isn't big enough for the both of them, they make a winner-takes-all wager over the fortune of a naive American soap heiress (Glenne Headly). The first one to "clean her out" can make the other clear out - and keep the Riviera and its unsuspecting tourists to himself! - Director:
- Frank Oz
- Cast:
- Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly
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Only Fools and Horses: Strangers on the Shore (2002)Only Fools and Horses: Series 9: Part 2
Times are hard again. Bankrupt and hack to selling dodgy SlovaKian log-effect gas fires, Del's even driving for Boycie. Trotters Independent Trading Co. needs capital - pronto. So when the brothers decide to travel to Normandy to represent Uncle Albert at a war reunion, a 'nothing-to-declare' visit to a wine warehouse with Denzil's new van seems a cushty option, wL But chamboussiz nouvelle! France is like a foreign country: the reunion town is full of Albert-a-likes ("more Captain Birdseye's Banjo than Captain Morelli's Mandarin"), they bring back an illegal immigrant and somehow become the internationally-hunted 'Gary Gang'. - Director:
- Tony Dow
- Cast:
- David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones
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Only Fools and Horses: Sleepless in Peckham (2003)Only Fools and Horses: Series 9: Part 3
After 22 years in Nelson Mandela Towers, the Trotters face eviction by the Official Receiver. They're in desperate need of some dosh and its certainly not going to come from expectant-father Rodney's Oscar-winning screenplay or Triggers new invention - portable chopsticks! Meanwhile, down the Nags, previously flat-chested Marlene appears with a pneumatic bosom ("Call up Twickenham and see if they've got a couple of balls missing") and they turn up an amusing old 60s photograph including a chap (Freddy the Frog, the Raffles of Peckham) who looks uncannily like Rodders... - Director:
- Tony Dow
- Cast:
- David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones
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Only Fools and Horses: If They Could See Us Now! (2001)Only Fools and Horses: Series 9: Part 1
It's been 5 years since those loveable siblings, Del and Rodney, drove off into the sunset to the tune of £6.5 million. Now they're back and thanks to a dodgy South American investment, Trotters Independent Trading Company has been declared bankrupt and is forced to move back to Nelson Mandela House. Before long their novel money-making schemes are in evidence again - Del's about to appear live on the TV game show 'Goldrush' and Rodney has a plan to boost his and Cassandra's love life... - Director:
- Tony Dow
- Cast:
- David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peak-Jones
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Dune: Part Two (2024)Dune 2 / Dune: Part 2
"Dune: Part Two" explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. - Director:
- Denis Villeneuve
- Cast:
- Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson
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Only Fools and Horses: Time on Our Hands (1996)Only Fools and Horses: Series 8: Part 3
Raquel's parents are coming to lunch so Del pulls out all the stops - if only Uncle Albert knew the difference between coffee and gravy granules. The next morning, Rodders' stock-take reveals Trotters Independent Traders Company's assets as an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and a broken watch. But Raquel's father knows a bit about antiques and spots something that will change their lives forever. Could it really be that "this time next week" they'll be millionaires? - Director:
- Tony Dow
- Cast:
- David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield
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Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) is a young, naive American who, upon his arrival in Vietnam, quickly discovers that he must do battle not only with the Viet Cong, but also with the gnawing fear, physical exhaustion and intense anger growing within him. While his two commanding officers (Oscar-nominated Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe) draw a fine line between the war they wage against the enemy and the one they fight with each other, the conflict, chaos and hatred permeate Taylor, suffocating his realities and numbing his feelings to man's highest value...life. - Director:
- Oliver Stone
- Cast:
- Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe
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Only Fools and Horses: Modern Men (1996)Only Fools and Horses: Series 8: Part 2
Little Damien is growing up fast but little else has changed in Mandela Towers as Del Boy, Rodders and Uncle Albert continue to lurch from one disaster to another. Del considers the snip (and regrets flogging Doctor Singh that dodgy paint) and, with the help of a new man's manual, is learning to give attention to Raquel - if only she'd stop talking while he's trying to read. Meanwhile father-to-be Rodders,'accustomed to the security of an irregular wage', is applying for a new job. Can the Trotter business empire survive without him? - Director:
- Tony Dow
- Cast:
- David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield
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Boston teen Ren MacCormack (Kenny Wormald) relocates to a small southern town and gets a heavy dose of culture shock. On the heels of a tragic accident, Rev. Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid) bans loud music and dancing. Challenging the Reverend, Ren falls for his troubled daughter (Julianne Hough), shakes up the status quo, and revitalises the town. - Director:
- Craig Brewer
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- Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid
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All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)Im Westen nichts Neues
The story follows teenagers Paul Baumer (Felix Kammerer) and his friends Albert and Muller, who voluntarily enlist in the German army, riding a wave of patriotic fervour that quickly dissipates once they face the brutal realities of life on the front. Paul's preconceptions about the enemy and the rights and wrongs of the conflict soon crumble. However, amid the countdown to Armistice, Paul must carry on fighting until the end, with no purpose other than to satisfy the top brass' desire to end the war on a German offensive. - Director:
- Edward Berger
- Cast:
- Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Aaron Hilmer
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Constantine (2005)Hellblazer
John Constantine sees demons walk the earth, and he aims to do something about it: send them back to hell! As Constantine, 'The Matrix's' Keanu Reeves fights a new otherworld foe in this eye-opening supernatural action thriller based on characters from the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer Graphic Novels and set in a City of the Angels where spirit-world bounds have broken...and all hell is breaking loose. Holy water. A dragon's-breath flamethrower. A shotgun crafted from a crucifix. Armed with these and assisted by an intrepid cop (Rachel Weisz), John Constantine is a spiritual warrior gone to apocalyptic war. Be glad he's on your side. - Director:
- Francis Lawrence
- Cast:
- Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou
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Footloose jumps with spirit, dazzling dance numbers and an electrifying musical score. It portrays the timeless struggle between innocent pleasure and rigid morality. When city-boy Ren McCormick (Kevin Bacon) finds himself in an uptight Midwestern town where dancing - and therefore all youthful joy - has been banned. Ren revolts with best friends Willard (Chris Penn) and the minister's daughter (Lori Singer). - Director:
- Herbert Ross
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- Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow
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Only Fools and Horses: Heroes and Villains (1996)Only Fools and Horses: Series 8: Part 1
Trotters Independent Traders Company (TITCO) remains commercially unviable. Del is stuck with 125 unpredictable Latvian radio alarms, the council have rejected his home improvement grant application and Rodders is on a sex programme that would leave Roger Rabbit knackered. But when fancy-dressed caped crusaders turn street vigilantes, they find being on the right side of the law has its own rewards. - Director:
- Tony Dow
- Cast:
- David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield
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Flags of Our Fathers (2006)La conquista del honor
On the front line, there's no time for fear. For 70,000 marines, the battle for Iwo Jima was more than the turning point of World War II; it was the defining moment in their lives. Clint Eastwood taps into the single greatest emotional truth of warfare; soldiers may fight for their country, but they die for their friends. Hailed by critics, Flags of our Fathers is based on a powerful true story of heroism and bravery that should be shared and remembered. - Director:
- Clint Eastwood
- Cast:
- Ryan Phillippe, Yukari Black, Barry Pepper
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Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)Cartas desde Iwo Jima
From Academy Award-winning director Clint Eastwood comes the untold story of the Japanese soldiers who defended their homeland against invading American forces during World War II. With little defense other than sheer will and the volcanic rock of Iwo Jima itself, the unprecedented tactics of General Tadamichi Kuribayashi (Ken Watanabe) and his men transform what was predicted to be a swift defeat into nearly 40 days of heroic and resourceful combat. Their sacrifices, struggles, courage and compassion live on in this taut, gripping film. - Director:
- Clint Eastwood
- Cast:
- Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya, Tsuyoshi Ihara
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