In December of 1944, the Allied high command is convinced that German forces in Belgium are in a low state of readiness, and perhaps even about to withdraw. Only one officer on the front lines, intelligence specialist Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda), believes otherwise - that the Germans are actually planning an attack. His opinion is rejected by his immediate superior (Dana Andrews) and his commanding general (Robert Ryan). Kiley spots several suspicious signs of German activity behind enemy lines on a reconnaissance flight, and he is at the front looking for evidence when the German counter-offensive starts. Taking advantage of Allied unpreparedness and a weather front that grounds all aircraft, their heavy tank units, supported by infantry, roll over the American forces, assaulting the lines at five different points in an attempt to ultimately divide the Allied forces in the west. The German top tank officer, Colonel Hessler (Robert Shaw), has planned his operation perfectly, but he is in a race against time, to take as much territory as possible before the weather front moves out and American aircraft can fly again, and to capture the American fuel supplies so that the offensive can continue right to the port of Antwerp. He has the total dedication of his men, but engenders doubts from his aide, Conrad (Hans-Christian Blech), who is weary of the fighting and wonders what it is all for. Meanwhile, Kiley is trying to uncover the weak spot in the German offensive, and he crosses paths with several other key players in this drama: Charles Bronson as a combat officer charged with the defense of the collapsing American position, James MacArthur as a neophyte lieutenant who becomes a leader, and Telly Savalas as a conniving sergeant in command of a tank who unexpectedly finds a nobler, less mercenary side of himself. ~ Bruce Eder, All Movie Guide. New digital transfer from restored picture and audio elements, Two vintage featurettes: "The Filming of Battle of the Bulge
Tora! Tora! Tora!" is the Japanese signal to attack - and the movie meticulously recreates the attack on Pearl Harbor and the events leading up to it. Opening scenes contrast the American and Japanese positions. Japanese imperialists decide to stage the attack. Top U.S. brass ignore it's possibility. Intercepted Japanese messages warn of it - but never reach F.D.R.'s desk. Radar warnings are disregarded. Even the entrapment of a Japanese submarine in Pearl Harbor before the attack goes unreported. Ultimately the Day of Infamy arrives - in the most spectacular, gut-wrenching cavalcade of action-packed footage ever. You'll see moments of unsurpassed spectacle and heroism: U.S. fighters trying to take off and being hit as they taxi; men blasted from the decks of torpedoed ships while trying to rescue buddies; savage aerial dogfights pitting lone American fliers against squadrons of Imperial war planes. It's the most dazzling recreation of America's darkest day - and some of her finest hours. Audio Commentary, Director Commentary, Documentary, Original Theatrical Trailer, Trailers. Languages: English & French; "Tora! Tora! Tora!": A Giant Awakes; "Tora! Tora! Tora!" (21:00); "Movietone News: The 1st Pictures of the Attack"; "Movietone News: Pearl Harbor, December 7.
This special collector's commemorative edition has been issued in honor of the June 6, 1944 Allied invasion of France, which marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3,000,000 men, 11,000 planes and 4,000 ships, comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. "The Longest Day" is a vivid, hour-by-hour recreation of this historic event. Featuring a stellar international cast, and told from the perspectives of both sides, it is a fascinating look at the massive preparations, mistakes, and random events that determined the outcome of one of the biggest battles in history. Winner of two 1962 Oscars(R) (Special Effects and Cinematography), "The Longest Day" ranks as one of Hollywood's truly great war films. Featurette, Original Theatrical Trailer, Photo Gallery, Trailers. "A Day To Remember"; "Longest Day: A Salute To Courage"; "Backstory: 'The Longest Day'"; "D-Day Revisted"; "Richard Zannuck On 'The Longest Day'"; Presented in Black & White.
Screen greats Robert Mitchum, Peter Falk, and Arthur Kennedy star in the riveting war drama "Anzio", a vivid portrait of one of the bloodiest WWII battles ever fought. After landing with allied troops at Anzio, Italy in 1944, war correspondent Dick Ennis (Mitchum) and buddy Corporal Rabinoff (Falk) tell Anzio commander General Lesley (Kennedy) that the road to Rome is wide open. But instead of heading to Rome, Lesley attempts to build a coastal stronghold, only to discover that the Germans have outflanked them by enclosing the Anzio beachhead. Four months and over 30,000 casualties later, the Allied forces smash through the German lines and victoriously march to Rome. Directed by highly-acclaimed action director Edward Dmytrk ("The Caine Mutiny", "Back to Bataan"), "Anzio" is a powerful film and a symbol of heroic tenacity. Theatrical Trailers, Interactive Menus, Scene Selections. .
Contrast the rules of war - and the treatment of American POW's - between World War II and today. With chilling testimony from both captive and liberator, "Bataan Rescue" depicts the saga of thousand of Allied soldiers who faced death capture on the Bataan peninsula in 1941. Only 500 prisoners in the Cabanatuan camp lived to be rescued. Their valiant struggle to survive the tortures of a sweltering jungle march, disease deprivation, and brutality is remembered in this stirring documentary. Maps of regions and timeline of events. Interviews.
Robert Mitchum and Curt Jurgens star in this gripping World War II drama about an American destroyer and a German U-Boat stalking each other at sea. As both men try to outthink and out maneuver each other, the chase becomes a deadly chess game in which any mistake can bring instant defeat and death. Winner of the 1957 Academy Award(R) for Best Special Effects, "The Enemy Below" marked the directorial debut of actor Dick Powell. Movie Tone News: The War Situation, U-Boat Capture by Bi-plane, Inside the German U-Boat, Base at Lorient, France, Original Theatrical Trailer, Trailers, Dual Layer.
They were misfits, rebels. and heroes. Oscar winners William Holden and Cliff Robertson topline this riveting World War II saga based on the true story of the First Special Service Force. Capturing the drama of combat with "outstanding" cinematography and an "exceptionally strong cast" (The Hollywood Reporter), "The Devil's Brigade" is a thrilling tribute to this renowned fighting unit. Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick (Holden) takes on the daunting task of melding a renegade group of American and Canadian recruits into a crack team of commando warriors. Frederick's superiors doubt the rookies until Frederick volunteers them for a perilous attack on Nazi stronghold in the mountains. His men will be outnumbered and outgunned, but that's a fair fight to "the Devil's Brigade.". Original Theatrical Trailer, NTSC.
Twelve jailbirds will earn their freedom. if they survive a suicide mission against the Nazi brass. Tough-as-nails Lee Marvin leads a nothing-to-lose convict squad of Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Trini Lopez, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland, Clint Walker and more in the all-time action trendsetter. Documentary, Trailers. "Operation Dirty Dozen"; Languages: English and French Subtitles: English, French and Spanish.
Twelve jailbirds will earn their freedom. if they survive a suicide mission against the Nazi brass. Tough-as-nails Lee Marvin leads a nothing-to-lose convict squad of Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Trini Lopez, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland, Clint Walker and more in the all-time action trendsetter. Actor Commentary, Audio Commentary, Documentary, Subtitles: English, French, Spanish. Bonus Movie: "The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission" - The 1985 sequel with Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and Richard Jaeckel reprising their original roles; Introduction by Ernest Borgnine; "Armed and Deadly: The Making of 'The Dirty Dozen'", "The Filthy Thirteen: Real Stories from Behind the Lines"; "Marine Corps Combat Leadership Skills": Vintage Recruitment Documentary; "Operation Dirty Dozen".
A 20-year veteran of the stand-up comedy scene with multiple critically acclaimed DVDs, albums, tours and various acting and voiceover roles under his belt, Patton Oswalt has become ubiquitous in the world of stand-up. In his fourth (and Grammy(R) Nominated) full-length special, Patton covers a range of topics from how hipsters make the Spam museum sad, the greatness of sweatpants and revisits his attack on KFC Famous Bowls. Subtitles: English SDH (Subtitles for Deaf and Hearing Impaired). "Encore: KFC Bit", "Patton's Pre-Show Superstitions", "Slideshow: Stuff That Patton Mentions".
Patton" - A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards (Including Best Picture), "Patton" is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of it's Oscars went to George Patton, the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and Flamboyant, Patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivory-handled six-shooters, and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He outmaneuvered Rommel in Africa, and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe. But he was rebellious, as well as insightful and poignant, his own volatile personality was one enemy he could never defeat. "Behind Enemy Lines" - Gene Hackman and Owen Wilson score "a solid victory" (Time Magazine) in this high-flying action thriller filled with explosive excitement at every turn. The war was supposed to be over, but the battle to survive has only just begun. When U.S. Navy pilot Chris Burnett (Wilson) is shot down during a recon mission over Bosnia, he must fight to stay alive and evade hostile Serbian forces. With time running out, Burnett's commanding officer (Hackman) risks everything by launching a renegade rescue mission - against strict NATO directives - to bring an American hero home. "Rescue Dawn" - Real-life story of a US fighter pilot Dengler, shot down and captured during the Vietnam War. Christian Bale as Dengler, plans a death-defying escape. Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Featurette, Interviews, Photo Gallery, Trailers.
The critically-acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and voice of Remy the Rat (the Oscar(R)-winning "Ratatouille") takes time out from his many film and television outings to return to the comedy stage for his fourth stand-up special. His unique blend of acerbity and bemusement is aimed at both hot-button issues (religion, politics) and the mundane (air travel, grocery stores) and the results are always highly entertaining. With "My Weakness Is Strong", taped for Comedy Central in 2009 (airing 8/23/09), the veteran headliner of comedy clubs across the U.S. takes on the horrors of home birthing, his impending fatherhood, rodent infestation, and - not to be missed - an especially hilarious encounter with the elusive Hollywood Hills F Squatch. Intended for Mature Audiences; Audio CD.
Best Actor Collection" includes: "Wall Street" - In this riveting, behind-the-scenes look at big business in the 1980's, an ambitious young broker (Charlie Sheen) is lured into the illegal, lucrative world of corporate espionage when he is seduced by the power, status and financial wizardry of Wall Street legend Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas). But he soon discovers that the pursuit of overnight riches comes at a price that's too high to pay. "Patton" - A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards (Including Best Picture), "Patton" is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of it's Oscars went to George Patton, the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and Flamboyant, Patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivory-handled six-shooters, and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He outmaneuvered Rommel in Africa, and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe. But he was rebellious, as well as insightful and poignant, his own volatile personality was one enemy he could never defeat. "Harry & Tonto" - Art Carney shines in this poignant drama about an aging widower's determined search for a better life. Harry (Carney), who lives in New York with his pet cat, Tonto, is having a rough time of it. Not only does he keep getting mugged, but the huge wrecking ball outside his window is about to demolish his apartment. So Harry bids farewell to the city and sets out for life in the suburbs with his son's family. But son Burt is too stuffy and his wife is too bossy. When a stay with Harry's single daughter doesn't work out either, man and cat head West in a second-hand car, meeting bizarre characters along the way. Finally they reach L.A, where Harry moves in with his other son Eddie (Larry Hagman). But by now Harry's realized he likes being on the road and hasn't yet had his fill of adventure. Highlighted by Carney's outstanding performance. This moving sto
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