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Running the Empire Grill while attempting to deal with myriad life crises proves to be a tough job for Miles Roby (Ed Harris) in EMPIRE FALLS. Miles picked up the managerial reigns some 20 years ago, but has subsequently struggled to maintain the business. To compound his worries, Miles has to put up with the constantly erratic behavior of his father, Max (Paul Newman), and the attentions of the hardheaded owner of the Empire Grill, Francine Whiting (Joanne Woodward). To make matters worse, Miles`s wife Janine (Helen Hunt) leaves him, but despite all these problems, Miles can`t tear himself away from this sleepy part of Maine and start a new life. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Richard Russo, this is a faithful adaptation that creates an unwavering portrait of small-town American life.
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A plot is uncovered by a scrupulous doctor after a young girl dies when being treated with a supposed miracle-cure for a type of brain cancer. The doctor becomes suspicious when she realizes that all the cured patients have been men from wealthy backgrounds. As she investigates further, she comes across a startling revelation: The patients are actually having cancer administered to them by the hospital, and then being miraculously cured by the institution which is in desperate need of funds. The plot continues to thicken in this dark hospital chiller, written by Robin Cook, the author of COMA, VITAL SIGNS and OUTBREAK.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Screen - 1.33Audio: Dolby Surround 2.0 - EnglishInteractive Features: Scene Access
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These two films highlight Orson Welles` talent for both acting and directing. The Italian epic version of the classic biblical tale DAVID AND GOLIATH features Orson Welles as King Saul. A young man quests to defeat the evil tyranny of a giant Philistine bent on becoming the one and only power. He believes the power of God and the love of a beautiful princess will help him conquer whatever odds are against him. Welles directed and stars in the second film in this release. A tense black-and-white thriller, THE STRANGER finds Welles portraying Charles Rankin, a respected academic at a prominent Connecticut college. His seemingly perfect life is shattered with the arrival of Mr. Wilson (Edward G. Robinson), a detective on the hunt for Nazi war criminal Franz Kindler. The appearance of Mr. Wilson threatens to reveal that underneath this idyllic veneer is a secret that could tear everything apart.Although many of Welles`s most interesting scenes wound up on the cutting-room floor when producer Sam Speagle reedited the film, THE STRANGER is still a multilayered, complex, and fascinating film. The scenes between Welles and Robinson are intellectually gripping, leading up to the stylized, shocking conclusion. As with so many of Welles`s films, he was unhappy with the final result, but this version of THE STRANGER is considered by many to be a marvel of cinematic wonder.
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Richard Gere stars as Jack Moore, a high-powered American attorney (Richard Gere) who finds the rules of order are different in a Chinese courtroom when he is arrested and falsely accused of murdering Lin Cheng (Tzi Ma), a seductive young model, and daughter of a powerful General (Tsai Chin). Discovering that the rule of thumb is guilty before proven innocent, he realizes that he must convince his court-appointed attorney Shen Yuelin (Bai Ling, in a quietly powerful role) that he is blameless before he can even begin to convince the court. Moore struggles to endure torturous prison conditions as he slowly begins to prove his innocence to Shen Yuelin, who is forced to question the teachings of the cultural revolution and the court's condemnation of an innocence man. Together they must fight to find evidence that has disappeared, while risking their own lives in a city seething with enemies. As they begin to uncover the scandal behind the murder of Li Cheng they must fight the rules of the old guard in a battle for life and free will. A seductive thriller, that includes beautiful footage of Beijing and rural China.Includes theatrical trailer.
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Mark Clayborne demonstrates an artful eye for direction in this hip-hop drama. The story revolves around Ron (Brice McMillon), an aspiring young rapper who, despite his success, ends up with the short end of the stick. Though his album is at the top of the charts, Ron isn't seeing the rewards. His growing fame hasn't lead to the lavish lifestyle Ron believes he has earned, and he still lives in a crummy apartment the size of a shoebox. Ron soon learns that everyone in the music industry cannot be trusted when he realizes he's being scammed by Ace (Maliek Ramsey), the head of his record company (Murder One Records). Now, Ron has to figure out a way to get the money he deserves. What sets THE RECORD DEAL apart from other urban dramas is not its plotline, but its genuine performances. The characters here stand out for their credibility. McMillon gives an earnest performance as Ron, who despite his violent track history, honestly wants to change and do things right. Ron is different from most rapper, tough-guy characters because he actually possesses dimension, and is not afraid to show his emotions.DVD Features:Region (Unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Letterboxed - 1.33Audio: 5.1 Surround Sound - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Original Trailer






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