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DV000681
The painted hills.
An exciting Lassie adventure set in the 1870s. It weighs the collie's love for her master, an aging prospector, against the greed for gold, with a 10 year old boy's life hanging in the balance. Solid family entertainment that builds to a dramatic climax. Directed by Harold F. Kress. MPAA Rating NR. 68 minutes.

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Parenthood.
The Buckmans are a modern day family facing the age old dilemma of trying to raise children the "right" way. At the center of the storm is Gil, who manages to keep his unique sense of humor while attempting to maintain a successful career and be a loving husband and parent, all at the same time. As Gil and the rest of the Buckmans discover, being the "perfect" parent often means just letting children be themselves. Starring Steve Martin, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Rick Moranis, Tom Hulce. Directed by Ron Howard. MPAA Rating PG13. 124 minutes.

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Parsley days.
Kate struggles to find a gentle way to break up with Ollie, who makes it all the harder by being so loving and considerate, and who, it turns out, has a surprising secret of his own. With Megan Dunlop, Mike Le Blanc. Directed by Andrea Dorfman. MPAA Rating NR.  81 minutes.

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The passion of the Christ.
Concerns the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In the Garden of Gethsemane near the Mount of Olives, Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot. Jesus is condemned to death for blasphemy and brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, for sentencing. The roaring crowd demands his death, so Pilate orders his crucifixion. Jesus is severely beaten and made to carry his cross up to Golgotha, the hill outside Jerusalem, where he is nailed to the cross. With his mother looking on , he dies. Starring James Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern. Directed by Mel Gibson. MPAA Rating R. 127 minutes.

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Passport to Pimlico.
One summer day in the late 1940s, life suddenly changes for the residents of London's Pimlico area when the local grocer discovers an ancient document that firmly establishes the are as part of Burgundy in France. The fun and the trouble begin when the residents realize that they are no longer subject to British licensing laws of rationing. Starring Margaret Rutherford, Stanley Holloway, Hermione Baddeley, Betty Warren. Directed by Henry Cornelius. MPAA Rating NR. 84 minutes.

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Past perfect.
Thrust together by fate on a flight from Halifax to Vancouver, Cecil, a linguistics professor, and Charlotte, a gardening expert, overcome their initial disinterest in each other and discover their mutual attraction. Over the ensuing months their relationship deepens and then darkens through a succession of disagreements and disappointments. Coping with their individual insecurities, fear and desires, the two struggle, sometimes comically and often painfully to keep their relationship and themselves from falling apart. With Daniel Maclvor and Rebecca Jenkins. Directed by Daniel Maclvor. MPAA Rating PG. 90 minutes.

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Patriot games.
His days as an intelligence agent behind him, former CIA analyst Jack Ryan has traveled to London to vacation with is wife and child. Meeting his family outside of Buckingham Palace, Ryan is caught in the middle of a terrorist attack on Lord Holmes, a member of the Royal Family. Ryan helps to thwart Holmes's assailants and becomes a local hero. But Ryan's courageous act marks him as a target in the sights of the terrorist whose brother he killed. Now Ryan must return to action for the most vital assignment of his life, to save his family. Starring Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, James Earl, Sean Bean, Patrick Bergin.  Directed by Phillip Noyce. MPAA Rating R. 117 minutes.

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Patterns.
Catapulted into a top floor executive office, a hands on plant manager finds himself in the middle of a power struggle between the firm's ruthless president and an aging VP. With Van Heflin, Ed Begley and Beatrice Straight. Directed by Fielder Cook. MPAA Rating NR. 86 minutes.

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The Peking blonde.
An amiable actor becomes embroiled in a deadly Cold War intrigue when the CIA recruits him to play the husband of a lovely young woman who's been stricken with amnesia. Caught in a lethal contest with Russian and Chinese agents, he must unlock her espionage secrets before they capture or silence her. Starring Edward G. Robinson, Miereille Darc. Directed by Nicolas Gessner. MPAA Rating NR. 87 minutes.

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Penny Serenade.
Julie has decided to leave her husband. But before walking out the door, she listens to their record collection. Each tune brings its special memories of their life together, from their first meeting to their recently shared tragedy that is tearing them apart. Starring Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Edgar Buchanan, Beulah Bondi, Ann Doran. Directed by George Stevens. MPAA Rating NR. 117 minutes.

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Perpetrators of the crime.
It seems like such a simple plan: three college students use spring break to kidnap a coed and demand a ransom from her wealthy dad. But, as they soon discover, even the simplest of plans can go awry. And theirs does in this wildly offbeat comedy of errors. With Sean Devine, Danny Strong and Mark Burgess. Directed by John Hamilton. MPAA Rating R.

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Peter Pan.
In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every  night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling skills and the ever fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become real heroes of an even greater story when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and takes them on a journey over moonlit rooftops to the lush jungles of Neverland. Starring Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Lynn Redgrave, Richard Briers. Directed by P.J. Hogan. MPAA Rating PG. 113 minutes.

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Phantom of the Opera.
Andrew Lloyd's musical tells the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls fatally in love with Christine, the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera, exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her extraordinary talents. With Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson and Miranda Richardson. MPAA Rating PG13. 143 minutes.

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Phenomenon.
On the night of his 37th birthday, George Malley is knocked to the ground by a mysterious, blinding light and suddenly develops amazing mental abilities. With his new found knowledge, George astounds everyone in town. But when his incredible powers cause even his oldest friends to turn away, George comes to realize that his wondrous experience has changed him and the lives of everyone around him forever. Starring John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, Jeffrey DeMunn, Richard Kiley. MPAA  Rating PG 123 minutes.

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Piano.
Ada, a mute 19th century woman sent to New Zealand in an arranged marriage with a patriarchal landowner. She brings along her daughter, Flora, and tries to also bring her beloved piano, much to the consternation of her new husband, who abandons the piano on a beach. Artistically and emotionally frustrated, Ada finds herself experiencing an erotic awakening when Baines, an illiterate settler covered with Maori tattoos, rescues her piano, buys it from her husband, then strikes a strange bargain with Ada that gradually leads to her sexual awakening and to an explosive confrontation. Starring Holly Hunter, Sam Neill, Harvey Keitel. Directed by Jane Campion. MPAA Rating R. 121 minutes.

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The picture of Dorian Gray.
One afternoon, handsome young Dorian Gray makes a fervent wish: that his newly painted portrait might age while he remains forever youthful and unblemished. " I would give my soul for that." Influenced by the cynical Lord Henry, he embraces a life of selfish sensuality. Then he discovers his wish has been granted. While the picture of Dorian Gray ages and reflects the true extent of his depravity, Dorian himself remains unchanged on the outside. Starring George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury, Peter Lawford, Lowell Gilmore. Directed by Albert Lewin. MPAA Rating NR. 111 minutes.

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The pied piper of Hamelin.
When their town is infested with rats, the May or of Hamelin and his councilors turn to a mysterious minstrel who promises, for a fee, to rid the town of the pests by enchanting them with his music and leading them away. In desperation, the Mayor and his councilors agree. But after the pied piper of Hamelin has performed his unique service, they refuse to pay him. So the piper decides to teach them a lesson they won't soon forget. Starring Van Johnson, Claude Rains, Jim Backus, Kay Starr. Directed by Bretaigne Windust. MPAA Rating NR. 89 minutes.

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Pimpernel Smith.
As Europe edges toward WWII in the late 1930s, a daring escape artist with a whistled refrain as his trademark rescues gifted but outspoken individuals from the all powerful Nazi regime by spiriting them out of the country. But when Hitler's dreaded Gestapo use the lovely, vulnerable daughter of a dissident as bait, Cambridge archaeology professor Horatio Pimpernel Smith fins himself caught in a deadly cat and mouse game with Reichminster General Von Graum. Starring Leslie Howard, Mary Morris, Francis L. Sullivan, David Tomlinson. Directed by Leslie Howard. MPAA Rating NR. 83 minutes.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: the curse of the Black Pearl.
The roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow's idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa, steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal. Captain Barbossa kidnaps the governor's beautiful daughter, Elizabeth. In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's childhood friend Will Turner joins forces with Jack. What Will doesn't know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead. Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley. Directed by Goree Verbinski. MPAA Rating PG13. 143 minutes.

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Planet outlaws.
Frozen when his dirigible crashes at the North Pole, Buck Rogers is revived 500 years later by a small group of beleaguered rebels, the only holdouts against the world domination of a ruthless tyrant. Saving civilization will take more than quick wits and quick fists. With Buster Crabbe and Constance Moore. Directed by Harry Revier. MPAA Rating NR. 70 minutes.

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Pocahontas.
Along Virginia's lush tidewaters, Pocahontas, the free spirited young daughter of Chief Powhatan, wonders what adventures await just around the river bend. In sails the gold loving Governor Ratcliffe, with his pampered pug Percy and a ship full of English settlers led by their courageous Captain John Smith. Joined by her play pals Meeko, a mischievous raccoon, and feisty hummingbird, Flit. Pocahontas relies on the lively wisdom of Grandmother Willow. A chance meeting with Captain Smith leads to a friendship that will change history, as the Native Americans and English settlers learn to live side by side. Voices of  Mel Gibson, Judy Kuhn, Irene Bedard. Directed by Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg. MPAA Rating G. 81 minutes.

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Poirot: problem at sea.
Poirot and his good friend Captain Hastings are enjoying a cruise to the Egyptian port of Alexandria when a prominent fellow passenger is done in. Suspects abound, but each has an alibi. Still, the master logician hears a voice that tells him all he needs to know. MPAA Rating NR. 53 minutes.

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Poirot: the dream.
Poirot, a man of strong ego, has never been so affronted. Mr. Benedict Farley, a tyrannical pork pie magnate, has asked for his advice about some deeply disturbing suicidal dreams, but when Poirot attempts to look into the matter, Farley abruptly dismisses him It soon becomes clear, however, that there is more to these dreams than anyone could have imagined. MPAA Rating NR. 52 minutes.

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Polar express.
Destined to become a perennial holiday favorite, The Polar Express is an instant classic that captures the visual splendor and evocative innocence of Christ Van Allsburg's popular children's book. The story is kind hearted celebration of the yuletide spirit, especially for kids who have almost outgrown their need to believe in Santa Claus. With Tom Hanks. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. MPAA Rating G. 99 minutes.

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Port of New York.
A team of federal narcotics agents led by Mickey Waters tries to bring down a major drug dealer. But their work is cut out for them: the dealer proves as cunning as he is cold blooded and ruthless. With Scott Brady and Yul Brenner. Directed by Laszlo Benedek. MPAA Rating NR. 83 minutes.

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Pot o' gold.
Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in house band who constantly practices. Soon, Jimmy finds himself trying to help the band by getting them gigs and trying to reconcile the family with his uncle, an avid music hater, all while winning the heart of the beautiful Molly! Starring James Stewart, Paulette Goddard, Dick Hogan. Directed by George Marshall. MPAA Rating NR. 86 minutes.

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Powderkeg.
To save his brother from the hangman's noose, a ruthless bandit leader and his gang hijack a train and threaten to slay every man, woman and child aboard unless the brother is released. Two adventurers are called to liberate the passengers. With Fernando Lamas, Rod Taylor and Dennis Cole. Directed by Douglas Heyes. MPAA Rating NR. 93 minutes.

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Power, passion and murder.
Hollywood in the early 40s; movie mogul A.D. Nathan is the man who can make dreams come true, including his own. To celebrate, he books a table at Ciro's Restaurant for several hopefuls, all of whom are looking to him for their big break. Meanwhile, a chance encounter leads rising start Natica Jackson to risk her career in an illicit but irresistible romance. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Darren McGavin, Stella Stevens. Directed by Paul Bogart, Leon Ichaso. MPAA Rating NR. 87 minutes.

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The preacher's wife.
Good natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Rev. Biggs prays to God for help and help arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley. However, Dudley's arrival seems to cause even more trouble. Starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Jennifer Lewis, Loretta Devine. MPAA Rating PG. 124 minutes.

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Pretty woman.
When successful corporate mogul Edward Lewis meets independent and carefree Vivian Ward their tow lives are worlds apart. But VIvian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no nonsense, business minded approach to life, sparking an immediate attraction. He teaches her about the finer things in life; she teaches him that love could be the best investment he ever made. Starring Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Hector Elizondo, Jason Alexander, Ralph Bellamy. Directed by Garry Marshall. MPAA Rating R. 119 minutes.

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Primary Colors.
Jack Stanton is a virtually unknown Southern governor on a quest for the White House with his strong, savvy and equally ambitious wife, Susan. Running against all odds, the Stantons need all the help they can get from their extremely colorful political team. Together, they take off on a hilarious, heart wrenching and ultimately history making roller coaster ride to the top. Starring John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thorton, Kathy Bates. Directed by Mike Nichols. MPAA Rating R. 144 minutes.

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The prince and the pauper.
Toward the end of King Henry VIII's reign, a pauper boy, Tom Canty, takes refuge in the palace grounds. Discovering Tom is his double, Prince Edward persuades the lade to switch places with him so he can explore the world outside. With Aidan Quinn, Alan Bates and Jonathan Hyde. Directed by Giles Foster. MPAA Rating NR.

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Prisoners of the lost universe.
An intrepid young TV reporter and resourceful young repairman are hurled into Vonya, a bizarre alternate world bristling with unfamiliar dangers and dominated by a half mad, all bad warlord with a zero tolerance policy on foreigners. With John Saxon, Kay Lenz and Richard Hatch. Directed by Terry Marcel. MPAA Rating NR. 94 minutes.

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The private life of plants: branch out.
A lively presentation of how plants of all types germinate, spread, and flourish. From scattering their seeds through the air to depending on animals or birds to digest and distribute them. David Attenborough travels throughout the world to demonstrate the processes. MPAA Rating NR. 51 minutes.

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The problem of the Thor Bridge.
An American gold magnate defends his family's governess after she was accused of murdering his wife but after asking for Holmes's help in the matter, he makes and untimely and noisy exit. Holmes is perplexed about the disappearance until Dr. Watson suggests a visit to the governess being held at the Winchester cells. Starring Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke. MPAA Rating NR. 50 minutes.

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Project: Kill.
A renegade U.S. agent flees to the Philippines where he's pursued by his former assistant, the local police and vicious Hong Kong gang. Hunted relentlessly, Trevor needs all his wiles and more to survive. With Leslie Nielsen and Gary Lockwood. Directed by William Girdler. MPAA Rating NR. 95 minutes.

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The proud rebel.
A southern civil war veteran, whose son was rendered mute by a traumatic shock during the war, wanders the frontier in search of a doctor who can cure the boy. Along the way, he falls in love with a farm woman whose land he vows to protect from the covetous machinations of neighboring sheep baron. Starring Alan Ladd, David Ladd, Olivia De Havilland. Directed by Michael Curtiz. MPAA Rating NR. 103 minutes.

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Psycho.
Marion Crane steals $40,000. from her boss and flees town. She comes across the Bates Motel, checks in and is brutally murdered by Mrs. Bates. Her sister and lover track her to this lonely motel and discover that Norman Bates, the young son, is even more disturbed than his mother. Starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Martin Balsam, Vera Miles, John Gavin. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. MPAA Rating R. 109 minutes.

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Pygmalion.
Henry Higgins, confirmed bachelor and professor of phonetics, makes a bet that he can transform a Cockney flower girl in to a lady and present her at an ambassadors' ball. Eccentric and domineering, the professor soon discovers that his "subject" has a mind of her own and that he has some lessons to learn about life and love. Starring Wendy Hiller, Leslie Howard, Wilfred Lawson, Scott Sunderland, Marie Lohr. Directed by Anthony Asquith, Leslie Howard. MPAA Rating NR. 94 minutes.