Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti In Concert
(1990) [G]

Experience the emotion, the excitement and the triumph of the greatest classical event of our time, captured as never before in studio-quality vision and spectacular 5-channel surround sound. Tracklist includes: 'Nessun Dorma', 'O Sole Mio', 'Granada' and many more.  More

Music Of The Night: Jose Carreras Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber
(1989) [G]

Filmed before a capacity audience at London's Dominion Theatre, 1989, Jose Carreras sings the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber including 'Music Of The Night', 'All I Ask Of You', 'Pie Jesu' and 'Phantom Of Opera'. Marti Webb and Stephanie Lawrence also appear.  More

Impromptu
(1991) [M]

Better known in her own day than even Charles Dickens, George Sand (Judy Davis) was the most celebrated writer of the early nineteenth century and possibly its most notorious Bohemian. Fredric Chopin (Hugh Grant) was one of the greatest musicians of his age who gained a legendary reputation...  More

This Is Spinal Tap (2 Disc Set)
(1984) [M]

In 1982 legendary British heavy metal band Spinal Tap attempt an American comeback tour accompanied by a fan who is also a film-maker. The resulting documentary, interspersed with powerful performances of Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows a rock group heading towards...  More

Don Quixote
(1973) [G]

A film adaptation of the Ludwig Minkus ballet, completely re-orchestrated and with additional music by John Lanchbery.  More

The Tragedy of Macbeth
(1971) [PG]

Roman Polanski's version of Shakespeare's tragedy about a Scottish lord who murders the king and ascends the throne. His wife then begins hallucinating as a result of her guilt and the dead king's son conspires to attack MacBeth and expose him for the murderer he is.  More

The Importance Of Being Earnest (1952)
(1952) [G]

This star-studded version of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy is full of charm and remains the definitive version of his work. Jack Worthing (Michael Redgrave) and Algernon Moncrieff (Michael Denison) are two wealthy bachelors in love. Jack is in love with Gwendelon Fairfax (Joan Greenwood) and...  More

Trial By Jury (Gilbert & Sullivan)
(1982) [G]

1982 George Walker production for television of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta starring Frankie Howerd as the Learned Judge and Kate Flowers as the Plaintiff.  More

Torch Song Trilogy
(1988) [M]

Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein re-creates his role as the unsinkable Arnold Beckoff in this film adaptation of the smash Broadway play TORCH SONG TRILOGY. A very personal story that is both funny and poignant, TORCH SONG TRILOGY chronicles a New Yorker's search for love,...  More

Radio Days
(1987) [PG]

Woody Allen's sentimental reminiscence about the golden age of radio. A series of vignettes involving radio personalities is intertwined with the life of a working class family in Rockaway Beach, NY circa 1942.  More

Henry V
(1944) [G]

Based on one the most popular historical plays by Shakespeare and made in order to boost moral of British troops during WW2, this movie is about English king Henry V and his military campaign in France in 1415., this movie is about English king Henry V and his military campaign in France in 1415.  More

The Mahabharata: Episode 1
(1989) [M]

Includes Episode one of 3-part series. One of the great masterpieces of world literature comes to vivid life in an elaborate production from acclaimed theater and film innovator Peter Brook (Marat/Sade, Lord of the Flies). This collection of ancient Sanskrit stories (composed into the...  More

The Mahabharata: Episode 3
(1989) [M]

Contains Episode three in 3-part series. One of the great masterpieces of world literature comes to vivid life in an elaborate production from acclaimed theater and film innovator Peter Brook (Marat/Sade, Lord of the Flies). This collection of ancient Sanskrit stories (composed into the...  More

Stage Door
(1937) [G]

Ginger Rogers and Ann Miller tap in time and rat-a-tat lines. Lucille Ball braves a date with an obnoxious lumber baron. Eve Arden can't recall Hamlet but one meets so many people in the big city. And Katharine Hepburn becomes Broadway's biggest star in a play wherein she notes "the calla lilies...  More

Billy And Albert (Billy Connolly At The Royal Albert Hall)
(1987) [R]

The inimitable Billy Connolly in concert at the Royal Albert Hall in July, 1987. Over 25 of his best stories are featured, including 'High Fibre Diet', 'Thatcher And Reagan' and 'Visiting Scotland'.  More

Tap
(1989) [PG]

Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. (Tap dancer club). His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see...  More

In The Shadow Of The Stars
(1991) [G]

This delightful documentary goes behind the scenes of the prestigious San Francisco Opera to look at the lives of choristers, the backbone of every opera company. "In the Shadow of the Stars" comprises interviews with eleven singers, as well as footage of opera performances and backstage...  More

Hamlet (1948)
(1948) [G]

William Shakespeare's tragic tale of murder and revenge in the royal halls of medieval Denmark. Claudius, brother to the King, conniving with the Queen, poisons the monarch and seizes the throne, taking the widowed Gertrude for his bride. Hamlet, son of the murdered King, mourning his father's...  More

The Taming Of The Shrew
(1967) [G]

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor sparkle as Katharina and Petruchio in Franco Zeffirelli's sumptuous adaptation of Shakespeare's tale of male chauvinism and women's lib in the 16th century.  More

Jesus Christ Superstar
(1973) [M]

This dazzling interpretation of the hit Tim Rice - Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera tells the story of Christ's final weeks in a bold and epic production. Shot entirely on location in Israel, Producer-director Norman Jewison creates a brilliant example of modern movie making with groundbreaking...  More

Prospero's Books
(1991) [M]

An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and the son of his chief enemy fall in love in this uniquely structured retelling of the 'The Tempest'. The Tempest played out in dance and words; all the dialog is spoken by Sir John Gielgud...  More

MGM: When The Lion Roars (2 tape set)
(1992) [G]

When the Lion Roars is a tribute to MGM, perhaps the best studio of old Hollywood. It boasted wonderful stars, great films, and a sense of family between its employees. This documentary examines the early life of the studio focusing on moguls like Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg, stars like...  More

Van Gogh
(1991) [M]

A drama which centers around the life of the painter Van Gogh. French dialogue.  More

La Belle Noiseuse: Divertimento
(1991) [M]

A famous artist attempts to complete a half finished master-piece when he discovers a new model. French dialogue with English subtitles. Full 228 min box set version also available.  More

Valentino
(1977) [M]

In 1926 the tragic and untimely death of a silent screen actor caused female moviegoers to riot in the streets and in some cases to commit suicide - that actor was Rudolph Valentino. Ballroom dancer Valentino manipulated his good looks and animal-like grace into a Hollywood career. His...  More

King Lear (1971)
(1971) [PG]

The Shakespeare tragedy that gave us the expression "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child." King Lear has not one but two ungrateful children, and it's especially galling because he turned over his entire kingdom to them. Paul Scofeld is an ancient, imposing shell of...  More

Tales Of Beatrix Potter
(1971) [G]

Dancers from The Royal Ballet perform in this magical fusion of staged ballet and footage from the breathtaking English countryside. Such Beatrix Potter characters as Jeremy Fisher, Squirrel Nutkin, Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck are brought to life with the choreography of Sir Frederick...  More

Ben Elton Live: The Very Best Of
(1994) [M]

The best from comedian Ben Elton: On February 24th 1991, Ben Elton will have been performing as a stand-up comedian for ten years. This concert, recorded live at the London Astoria, celebrates a decade of humour recalling his most classic routines.  More

The Republic Pictures Story
(1991) [G]

A history of Republic Pictures studios, featuring hundreds of clips plus on-camera interviews with stars, directors, stuntmen, etc.  More

The Dresser
(1983) [PG]

The lives and relationships within an English touring stage company provide the backdrop for 1983 Oscar nominee The Dresser. Sir (Albert Finney), a grandiloquent old man of the theater, has given his soul to his career, but his tyrannical rule over the company is now beginning to crack under the...  More