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There is more to karate than fighting. This is the lesson that Daniel (Ralph Macchio), a San Fernando Valley teenager, is about to learn from a most unexpected teacher: Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), an elderly handyman who also happens to be a master of martial arts.

When he rescues Daniel from the Cobra Kai, a vicious gang of karate school bullies, Miyagi instils in his young friend the importance of honour and confidence as well as skills in self-defense, vital lessons that will be called into play when a hopelessly outclassed Daniel faces Johnny (William Zabka), the sadistic leader of the Cobra Kai, in a no-holds-barred karate tournament for the championship of the Valley.

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In 1429 a teenage girl from a remote French village stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil.

As this small voice in the heart of a simple girl grew stronger, rulers were drawn to listen, armies empowered to fight and her countrymen inspired to believe. Following her mission to reclaim God's diminished kingdom – through her amazing victories until her violent and untimely death – the life of Joan of Arc is explored in this epic.

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Now with a new Trotter to support, Del needs some inspiration to clear his Christmas cashflow problems. It arrives at Grandad's old allotment - Peckham Spring Water! There's serious bounce to be made in bottled mineral water, even if it comes from a tap.

Now all he needs to do is get rid of those smelly old barrels of yellow liquid cluttering up the allotment ...

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From the creators of the comedy smash "Dumb and Dumber" comes this outrageous comedy about a former bowling champion (Woody Harrelson) who finds himself reduced to a sleazy, small time hustler, thanks to a double-crossing bowling conman (Bill Murray).

When the one-time champion discovers a new protege (Randy Quaid), among the Amish of Pennsylvania Dutch country, he thinks he's found his ticket back to the fast lane. A riotously funny road trip ensues as this hysterically mismatched duo sets out to con their way to the bowling tournament in Reno, Las Vegas, Nevada. On the way they find a secret weapon - Claudia (Vanessa Angel). She can swing a mean ball and has the best pins in the business.

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The story of one man's daring courage to take on the might of an empire.

Director Ridley Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses (Christian Bale) as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton), setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

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'Absolutely Anything' follows a disillusioned school teacher, Neil Clarke (Simon Pegg) who suddenly finds he has the ability to do anything he wishes, a challenge bestowed upon him by a group of power-crazed aliens (voiced by Cleese, Gilliam, Jones, Palin and Idle), watching him from space.

As he struggles to deal with these new found powers and the events that subsequently arise, he calls upon his loyal canine companion Dennis (voiced by Robin Williams) to help him along the way. Mishap after mishap finally leads him to the ultimate conundrum that all men dread and at which many have failed…should he choose the girl…or the dog…?

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Spider-Man, X-Men, and the Fantastic Four will never be the same after this outrageously funny spoof of your favourite comic book movies! Drake Bell (Drake and Josh) stars as a nerdy high school student bitten by a genetically-altered dragonfly.

He stumbles hilariously through the process of becoming a crime-fighter and as his new powers grow so do the laughs. Sara Paxton (Aquamarine) and Christopher McDonald (Spy Kids 2) co-star as the clueless damsel in distress and the comically intense super villain... ...along with hilarious turns from superstar Pamela Anderson and the king of spoof comedy, Leslie Nielson.

Amidst the pageantry and intrigue of medieval Jerusalem, Orlando Bloom plays Balian, a young blacksmith who, having lost everything, finds honour and redemption on a valiant quest. Against staggering odds, Balian battles overwhelming forces to save his people and fulfil his destiny as a true knight.

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When Cassandra finds more interest in the bank's badminton club than in her husband's dietary distress, Rodders decides to return to the Trotter nest.

But just as Del's romantic room-sharing plans begin to yield fruit, disaster strikes: Rodney succeeds in asking the bird from the exhaust centre to the pictures. Del Boy decides that Cassandra must be told the truth - its the least a loving brother could do...

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The numbers speak volumes: 100,000 costumes, 8,000 extras, 300 sets and a staggering budget in its day the largest in movie history. Ben-Hur's creators made it the best, the greatest Biblical-era epic ever.

Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to the role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, a bold escape from an embattled slave gallery, vengeance against his tormentors with Jesus Christ. Heston's charismatic performance brought him the Best Actor Oscar; the winner as 1959's Best Picture with the legendary William Wyler earning his third Best Director trophy, the film won a total 11 Academy Awards - a tally unequaled until 1977's Titanic set sail.

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A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards (including Best Picture), 'Patton' is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of its Oscars went to George C.

Scott for this triumphant portrayal of George Patton, the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and flamboyant, Patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivory-handled six-shooters, and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He outmaneuvered Rommel in Africa, and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe. But he was as rebellious as well as brilliant, and as 'Patton' shows with insight and poignancy, his own volatile personality was one enemy he could never defeat.

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The unforgettable special feature length Christmas cracker from 1989 in which Del (David Jason) meets Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones) again and Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) jumps to disastrous conclusions with Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong).

It's a typically tearaway Trotter's treat - an extra large helping of luvvly jubbly...Del is organising the annual beano to Margate, the traditional Jolly Boys' Outing. But Rodney and Cassandra have just celebrated their first wedding anniversary and she's worried about him going out with the boys - especially as she's angling for promotion with her yuppie boss. When Rodders is arrested and the whole party is stranded by a very nasty accident, her worst fears are realised. But there's more to Margate than chips, cockles, ice-cream, doughnuts, Pina Colada and lobster vindaloo. There's magician The Great Ramondo (Robin Driscoll) and his assistant Raquel. All right Del, but back home Cassandra's ambitions appear to have got out of hand...

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Legendary Bratpacker Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman star as Larry and Richard, two enterprising insurance company employees who stumble across evidence of their company's shady dealings.

In an attempt to silence the pair, they are invited on a trip out to their boss's luxury house on Long Island - where they can be dealt with permanently. The two are more than willing to live the high-life at the expense of their boss Bernie (Terry Kiser). Until, of course, they discover he has been murdered and realise that they might be the next names on the hit list. Can they convince everyone that Bernie is still alive for long enough to save their own skins?

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Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell and Max von Sydow star in director Steven Spielberg' action-packed foretelling vision of the future.

When Precrime detective John Anderton (Tom Cruise) is identified as a future murderer, he must race against his own specialized police department and time itself to prove his innocence of a crime he has yet to commit.

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Wrongly accused city banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) arrives at Shawshank Prison in 1947 after receiving a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. He discovers that when they send you to Shawshank for life...that's exactly what they take.

His quiet strength slowly earns him the respect and friendship of the prison fixer Red (Morgan Freeman). He also becomes popular with the warden and prison guards, as he is able to use his banking experience to help the corrupt officials amass fortunes. But Andy's seemingly stoic acceptance of his unjust imprisonment hides a fierce determination for freedom and provides a unique chance to change his fate.