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O.
An update of Othello with a teen cast, and set in a high school. Moving the
classic tale of Othello onto the basketball courts of a high school, the story
focuses on a young black man named Odin who is convinced by a conniving best
friend, Hugo that his girlfriend is cheating on him. What Odin doesn't know
is that Hugo is in fact motivated by his own jealousy of Odin's good fortune.
With Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett and Julia Stiles. Directed by Tim Blake Nelson.
MPAA Rating R. 95 minutes.
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Of human bondage.
After failing as an artist in Paris, a lonely young man returns to London
and enrolls in medical school. Shy and self conscious because of a club foot,
he falls hopelessly in love with a fickle hearted promiscuous waitress. Their
relationship, despite her infidelities, prevents him from forming a lasting
connection with anyone else and keeps him a victim of human bondage. Starring
Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Kay Johnson, Frances Dee, Alan Hale. Directed
by John Cromwell. MPAA Rating NR. 83 minutes.
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The Old Testament.
Jerusalem, early in the second century B.C. When the city's Syrian governor
demands that the Ark of the Covenant. be replaced by a golden idol, he sparks
a bloody uprising on the Temple steps. The Maccabees, high priests and Jewish
patriots, lead their people in a bitter struggle to reclaim the city and restore
the Temple. With Margaret Taylor and Brad Harris. Directed by Gianfranco Parolini.
MPAA Rating NR. 88 minutes.
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Old Yeller.
A heartfelt Walt Disney story of a poor 1860's Texas family and the wonderful
dog who befriends them. At first, young Travis wants nothing to do with the
stray. But Old Yeller quickly proves himself a loyal friend and the two become
inseparable pals, sharing joyous experiences and learning valuable lessons.
Starring Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran and Jeff
York. Directed by Robert Stevenson. MPAA Rating G. 84 minutes.
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On Golden Pond.
For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on Golden Pond is filled with conflict
and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced
to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has
existed for years. Norman must find his way through anger and fear of growing
old, while Chelsea struggles to rebuild their relationship. Ethel's consistent
support of her "knight in shining armor" is inspirational in its
simplicity. Starring Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Dabney Coleman
and William Lanteau. Directed by Mark Rydell. MPAA Rating PG. 105 minutes.
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On the run.
When his 10 year old nephew sees him kill someone, a charming but ruthless
assassin pursues the boy and his black caretaker across Australia. With Rod
Taylor and Paul Winfield. Directed by Mende Brown. MPAA Rating NR. 101 minutes.
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One eyed jacks.
Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an
opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured.
Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts
down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and
has been living in fear of Rio's return. With Marlon Brandon and Karl Malden.
Directed by Marlan Brando. MPAA Rating NR. 143 minutes.
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One hundred and one Dalmatians.
Pongo and Perdita have a litter of 15 puppies. Cruella De Vil takes a fancy
to the pups, and wants to get hold of them, as well as more pups, to make
herself a lovely Dalmatian skin coat. Cruella gets some thugs to kidnap the
pups and hold them at her mansion. Voices of Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson,
Cate Bauer. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton Luske and Clyde Geronimi.
MPAA Rating G. 79 minutes.
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One man.
A crusading television reporter puts his marriage, his family and finally
his life at risk when he persists in his efforts to expose an international
conglomerate's negligent mishandling of a deadly chemical. With Len Cariou
and Barry Morse. Directed by Robin Spry. MPAA Rating PG. 87 minutes.
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One of our aircraft is missing.
The tide of WWII is turning and British aircraft have begun to bomb German.
On a daring raid over Stuttgart, bomber "B for Bertie" is hit by
flak. Unable to nurse the plane home, the six man crew is obliged to bail
out over occupied Holland. An Ops Centre reports One of Our Aircraft is Missing.
With half the country to cross and every step requiring a signed permit from
the German military authorities, the crew's only hope of reaching home is
the courage of the Dutch people. Starring Eric Portman, Hugh Williams, Peter
Ustinov, Godfrey Tearle. Directed by Michael Powell, Richard Imrie. MPAA Rating
NR. 103 minutes.
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One way out.
Released from jail, Frank Logan returns home to find the bank has foreclosed
on the family farm because his sweet but simple minded brother Snooky has
been cheated of his wages by his boss. As payback, Frank plans to rob the
boss with help form a former cellmate and the cellmate's ex stripper girlfriend.
With Jack Gwaltney and Jeff Monahan. Directed by Kevin Lynn. MPAA Rating NR.
104 minutes.
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Open for business.
Discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act and what it requires of businesses.
Businesses must make readily achievable changes to architectural barriers
and make other accommodations in how they treat customers so as not to discriminate
against those who have disabilities. Hosted and narrated by Itzhak Perlman.
MPAA Rating NR. 30 minutes.
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Orphan trains.
In 1853, 10,000 homeless children prowled the streets of New York City. Shocked
by their plight, a young minister, Charles Loring Brace, organized an ambitious
rescue program. Over the next 75 years, his Children's Aid Society and other
Eat Coast charities sent more than 150,000 children to 47 states by train.
Some were exploited and abused; many, however, were treated kindly and formed
strong, loving bonds with their new parents. MPAA Rating NR. 60 minutes.
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Our town.
The 20th Century is drawing in on Grovers Corners, New Hampshire, and things
may never be quite the same. But people, somehow, will be pretty much as they've
always been. George Gibbs and Emily Webb are the boy and girl next door who
grow up together and fall in love. They join their families and neighbors
for the weddings, births and funerals that mark life's turning points. Starring
William Holden, Martha Scott, Thomas Mitchell, Frank Craven, Beulah Bondi.
Directed by Sam Wood. MPAA Rating NR. 90 minutes.
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The outlaw.
When Billy first shows up on a sweet tempered mare that was stolen from Doc,
Pat wants to run him out of town. But Doc, recognizing something of himself
in the devil may care youth, takes a shine to Billy. And their friendship
incites jealousy in Pat. With Jane Russell, Walter Huston and Thomas Mitchel.
Directed by Howard Hughes. MPAA Rating NR. 117 minutes.
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Outpost in Morocco.
A French Foreign Legion captain falls in love with the beautiful daughter
of a powerful emir. Then he discovers the emir is secretly uniting the desert
tribes in a jihad to sweep the foreigners from their land. And all that stands
in their way is the lonely garrison he's been sent to reinforce. With George
Raft and Marie Windsor. Directed by Robert Florey. MPAA Rating NR. 93 minutes.
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The Overlanders.
During WWII, with the Japanese threatening invasion, northern Australians
must abandon their homes and flee to the safety of the south. The cattle ranchers
of the outback are obliged to kill their herds or leave them to feed the invading
army. But on man, knowing bullocks are worth more than bullets to the war
effort, has a daring dream. Can a small but courageous team drive a huge herd
of cattle south across 1500 miles of semi desert? With Chips Rafferty, Daphne
Campbell. MPAA Rating NR. 91 minutes.
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The Over The Hill Gang rides again.
Three retired Texas Rangers reunite and ride to Waco to rescue a former comrade
in arms, the Baltimore Kid. With the help of Waco's newspaper editor, the
old timers set out to bring law and order to the wild west town. With Walter
Brennan, Edgar Buchanan and Fred Astaire. Directed by George McCowan. MPPA
Rating NR. 75 minutes.