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Author Thornton Wilder won the Pulitzer Prize for his second novel, THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY, which was originally published in 1927. Wilder passed away in 1975, but if he were still alive he`d surely be surprised and delighted to learn that the novel has been brought to the screen for a third time. Director Mary McGuckian follows in the footsteps of Charles Brabin, who constructed an Oscar-winning silent movie around Wilder`s words in 1929; and Rowland V. Lee, whose version appeared in theaters during 1944. For her interpretation, McGuckian assembles an all-star cast, which includes Robert De Niro, Kathy Bates, Harvey Keitel, and Gabriel Byrne.Set in Peru during the 1740s, McGuckian`s film tells the tale of an ill-fated train journey that came to a tragic end as a rickety rope suspension bridge collapsed beneath its weight in the Peruvian mountains. The story of the passengers aboard the train is told in flashback via the recollections of a priest, Brother Juniper (Byrne), who has written a novel about the accident. Juniper is on trial for heresy due to the affirmations contained in his book; he believes that God must have plucked these people from the earth for a divine reason. De Niro plays the Archbishop who is trying Juniper, while the fated passengers who slowly roll towards their destiny include The Marquesa (Bates), Uncle Pio (Keitel), The Viceroy of Peru (F. Murray Abraham), Camila Villegas (Pilar Lopez de Ayala), and Pepita (Adriana Dominguez). As the trial and train journey unravel concurrently, McGuickan gently guides her celebrated cast through material that remains faithful to Wilder`s novel, while cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe (THE OTHERS) beautifully captures the period on camera.
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The animated world of POPEYE has enchanted viewers all over the world since its inception in 1933 (although the comic strip predates this, having made its debut in 1929). Joined by regular nemesis Bluto and object of desire Olive Oyl, Popeye is featured in 20 original stories here, offering riotous vintage cartoon delights for fans of the spinach-munching sailor.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Directed by Don Medford, this 1971 Western stars a young Gene Hackman as Brandt Ruger, a wealthy rancher with a mean streak. When his requisite trophy wife (the stunning Candice Bergen of TV's MURPHY BROWN) is kidnapped, by a notorious outlaw, Ruger is devastated and vows revenge. Unbeknownst to him however, his Mrs. has fallen prey to the Stockholm Syndrome, and has fallen madly in love with her dashing captor!DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Widescreen - 1.85Audio: Mono - English Subtitles - English - Optional Subtitles - French - Optional Subtitles - Spanish - OptionalAdditional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailers
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Molly and Roni, self-described dance teachers to the stars, offer lessons in retro dance moves in this upbeat double pack program. In DANCE PARTY VOL. 1 (1970s Disco Mania), the intrepid instructors revisit the funky 1970s for a serious lesson in disco. In DANCE PARTY 2 (1950s Sock Hop), they travel back to the dawn of Rock n' Roll for to learn the hot moves of the 1950s. Joining them in both programs are fearless and flexible guest stars Jamie Lee Curtis (FREAKY FRIDAY) and Adam Baldwin (INDEPENDENCE DAY).DVD Features:Region (unknown)2-Disc SetFull Frame - 1.33Disc-OneContains Molly And Roni's Dance Party Vol.1 1970's Disco ManiaAdditional Release Material: Trailers Molly And Roni's Dance TracksDisc-TwoContains Molly And Roni's Dance Party Vol.2 1950's Sock HopAdditional Release Material: Trailers Molly and Roni's Dance Tracks
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Bob the Builder and his friends are back with more from the hit Nick Jr. television series. In The Big Game, Bob's crew of construction machines, along with the help of Wendy, prepare the soccer field for a big game. But Spud accidentally loses control of the line-marking machine! Bob and the gang are now in a big rush to fix the mess before the big game. Before you know it, the field is saved!DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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