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Russell Crowe stars in Unhinged, a timely psychological thriller that explores the fragile balance of a society pushed to the edge, taking something we've all experienced - road rage - to an unpredictable and terrifying conclusion.

Rachel (Caren Pistorius) is running late to work when she has an altercation at a traffic light with a stranger (Crowe) whose life has left him feeling powerless and invisible. What follows is a dangerous game of cat and mouse that proves you never know just how close you are to someone who is about to become unhinged.

On April 10th, 1912, RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton on her maiden voyage. On her fourth night at sea she struck an iceberg and sank with the loss of 1,500 passengers and crew. The film faithfully depicts the drama, heroism and horror of the night the unsinkable sank.

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Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) is a respected but less-than-perfect surveillance expert who is wracked with self-doubt and carrying a heavy conscience since his work led to the death of two of his subjects.

So when he comes to believe that his latest assignment - eavesdropping on a pair of young lovers - may end in murder, Harry can no longer avoid confronting the moral consequences of his chosen profession.

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Climb aboard the Nautilus...and into a strange undersea world of spellbinding adventure! Kirk Douglas, Paul Lukas, and Peter Lorre star as shipwrecked survivors taken captive by the mysterious Captain Nemo, brilliantly portrayed by James Mason.

Wavering between genius and madness, Nemo has launched a deadly crusade across the seven seas. But can the captive crew expose his evil plan before he destroys the world?

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The duo star as a pair of traffic wardens who decide to go on holiday to the South of France after a mix-up with a member of the Royal Family.

They set off in a vintage car but are spotted by a gang of jewel thieves who see an opportunity to Eric and Ernie as the perfect cover for their smuggling operation. As soon as the two settle into their villa, a rival gang begins to stalk them. Eric and Ernie must foil all the crooks who become most anxious when Eric wins in the casino and plans to buy a new car!

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This is a spectacular adventure set in mysterious ancient lands inhabited by incredible creatures! Sinbad (John Phillip Law) - Prince of Baghdad and legendary sailor - finds an intriguing map and sets sail for the previously uncharted island of Lemuria with a beautiful slave girl, Margiana

(Caroline Munro), and the Grand Vizier of the land of Marabia. Prince Koura (Tom Baker), an evil wizard who is trying to gain control of Marabia through his manipulation of malevolent spirits, follows in an effort to thwart Sinbads quest. Sinbad reaches Lemuria in spite of an enchantment Koura casts upon the giant figurehead of Sinbad's ship which brings it to life. On Lemuria, Sinbad and his stalwart crew encounter a six-armed sword-brandishing statue, a one-eyed centaur and a griffin. Finally, Sinbad confronts Koura in a face-to-face duel to the death!

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The pair are two travelling salesmen who set off to a Latin American banana republic in the middle of revolution. Unfortunately, Eric discovers he is an exact look-alike of rebel leader Torres. When Torres is killed, he's bribed to pose as the revolutionary, in exchange for millions.

Unfortunately, as with all Eric and Ern antics, it's not quite that simple...

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"Paddington in Peru" brings Paddington's (voice of Ben Whishaw)'s story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy (voice of Imelda Staunton), who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears.

With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

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The story centres on an expedition led by Professor Lindenbrook (James Mason) down into the Earth's dark core. Members of the group include the professor's star student, Alex (Pat Boone), and the widow (Arlene Dahl) of a colleague.

Along the way lurk dangers such as kidnapping, death, sabotage by a rival explorer, and attacks by giant prehistoric reptiles. But they also encounter such magnificent wonders as a glistening cavern of quartz crystals, luminescent algae, a forest of giant mushrooms, and the lost city of Atlantis.

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A mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the Witness Protection Program after breaking the sacred code and snitching on his crew.

However, despite Agent Stansfield's (Tommy Lee Jones) best efforts to keep them in line, Fred Blake (Robert De Niro), his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer) and their children can't help but resort to old habits by handling all their problems the "family" way. But the Mob doesn't forget and, as his old crew closes in on their location, chaos ensues and old scores are settled as Fred is caught in the middle of a life-or-death showdown between his two families.

As the nations of medieval Europe struggle for power, the ruthless Austrian Empire invades neighbouring Switzerland and a peaceful huntsman, William Tell (Claes Bang / Éanna Hardwicke), is thrust into the heart of their resistance.

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John Thunderbolt Doherty (Clint Eastwood) is a former thief whose razor-sharp wits and steely nerves made him a monster of his profession, but he's about to to enter the criminal world with a new partner.

Lightfoot (Jeff Bridges), a brash young drifter whose energy and exuberance give the veteran a new outlook on life. Their target: the seemingly impenetrable Montana Armored Depository. After forming an uneasy alliance with Thunderbolt's former partners in crime (George Kennedy and Geoffrey Lewis), they launch an amazing scheme that will test the limits of their endurance...and the power of their friendship.

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Dr. Russell Marvin (Hugh Marlowe) works for Operation Skyhook, a government task force sending rockets into space to probe for future space flights. But when the rockets begin mysteriously disappearing, Dr.

Marvin investigates along with his wife and assistant, Carol (Joan Taylor), only to find the rockets are being intercepted by an army of space aliens who give humanity an ultimatum: loyalty or death! As the aliens begin attacking cities and landmarks across the Earth including an unforgettable assault on Washington D.C. it's up to Dr. Marvin and his wife to figure out how to stop these diabolical creatures before it's too late.

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Jason Statham returns as former Special Forces mercenary Frank Martin who has relocated to Paris to continue his business of delivering packages without questions. Only this time someone else is making up the rules as Frank faces a race against time to safely deliver his latest consignment.

From the Riviera to the Baltic Sea, via Stuttgart and Budapest, the explosions are bigger, the stunts are better and the cars are faster than ever before!

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Jason Statham returns in his signature role as fearless ex-mercenary Frank Martin, a specialist in moving precious cargo of all kinds with a cool style and attitude.

Now transplanted to Miami, Frank faces even greater tests of his skills while trying to fulfil a promise and simultaneously crush the master plan of a gang of ruthless villains, including one especially deadly and striking blonde. Extreme car and jet ski chases, thrilling fights and electrifying action sequences prove that The Transporter is more than just the car he drives.