Peter Ustinov
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English
Description
Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov, born Peter Alexander Freiherr von Ustinov in London, England (April 16, 1921 - March 28, 2004) was a British actor, writer and director. An internationally known raconteur, he was a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of his career. Ustinov received two Academy Awards and two other Oscar nominations (one for screenwriting), a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. The following recording...
Author
Publisher
BBC Audio
Publication Date
2004
Language
English
Description
In this much-praised interview, octogenarian Peter Ustinov talks to John Bird. The man of many talents has an astonishing range of accomplishments behind him as an Oscar-winning film and theatre actor, author of novels, plays and screenplays. He is also a raconteur, graphic artist, photographer, stage director and designer and the recipient of many humanitarian awards for his work with UNICEF and UNESCO. In this interview he talks about his hectic...
5) Spartacus
Language
English
Description
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom.
6) Logan's Run
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Publication Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
In the 23rd century, humans forsake the ravaged outer enviorment by living in a vast, dubbled metropolis. There, computerized servo-mechanisms provide all needs and everyone who's 30 must submit to Carrousel, a soaring, spinning trip to eternity and supposed rebirth. Logan 5, a Sandman authorized to terminate Runners fleeing Carrousel, decides to become a Runner himself once he finds out the horrible truth about Lastday.
8) Robin Hood
Publisher
distributed by Buena Vista Home Video
Publication Date
1973.
Language
English
Description
The animals have their own version of what really happened in Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood and his band of merry men outwit the greedy Prince John and his sniveling partner, Sir Hiss, as they put the tax squeeze on their poor, hardworking loyal subjects.
9) Luther
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Publication Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Regional princes and the powerful Catholic Church wield a fast, firm and merciless grip over 16th-century Germany. But when Martin Luther issues a shocking challenge to their authority, the people declare him their new leader - and hero. Even when threatened with violent death, Luther refused to back down, sparking a bloody religious revolution that shakes the entire continent to its core.
12) The bachelor
Publisher
New Line Home Video
Publication Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Faced with the choice of getting married within 24 hours or losing a $100 million inheritance, unrepentant bachelor Jimmie Shannon.
13) Quo vadis
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Publication Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Returning to Rome after 3 years in the field, General Marcus Vinicius meets and falls in love with the devout Christian, Lygia. She doesn't want to have anything to do with the warrior. Though Lygia grew up Roman, and as the adopted daughter of a retired general, Lygia is technically a hostage of Rome. Marcus gets Emperor Nero to give her to him for services rendered. Lygia is not happy about this situation, but she falls in love with Marcus anyway....
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English
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Based on Nigel Calder's book Einstein's Universe, this fascinating and rare film going by the same title has been re-mastered and digitally enhanced to bring Einstein fans a priceless experience. Narrated by the charismatic Peter Ustinov and hosted by Nigel Calder, the film was first broadcast on the centenary of Albert Einstein's Birth; March 14th, 1979. Ustinov takes the viewer on a wonderful experience through the McDonald Observatory at the University...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Publication Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Logan's Run : In the Year of the City 2274, humans live in a vast, bubbled metropolis where computerized servo-mechanisms provide all needs so everyone can pursue endless hedonism. Endless, that ism until Lastday, when anyone who's 30 must submit to Carrousel, a soaring, spinning trip to eternity and supposed rebirth.
Omega Man : Welcome to the future. Biological war has decimated life on Earth. Los Angeles is a windswept ghost town where Robert...
18) Winter Solstice
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Language
English
Description
A group of strangers, each at a crossroads in their lives, are brought together at a Scottish estate for another chance at love, friendship, and forgiveness.





