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The Sting
»rank: 451
: :The winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, The Sting has become one of America's favorite and most critically acclaimed films. Robert Redford and Paul Newman star as two con men in the 1930's out to avenge the death of a friend. They seek revenge on a crime lord (Robert Shaw) with a 'sting' that is one of the greatest double-crosses in movie history, complete with an amazing surprise finish. Directed by George Ray Hill and written by David S. Ward. ...
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Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (Widescreen Edition)
»rank: 672
: :A modern crime comedy about four lads getting in over their heads in londons underworld. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 06/03/2003 Starring: Jason Flemyng Steven Mackintosh Run time: 105 minutes Rating: R Director: Guy Ritchie :Cockney boys Tom, Soap, Eddie, and Bacon are in a bind; they owe seedy criminal and porn king 'Hatchet' Harry a sizable amount of cash after Eddie loses half a million in a rigged game of poker. Hot on their tails is a thug named ...
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The Bank Job
»rank: 818
: :Based on a true story of a heist gone wrong. Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 07/15/2008 Starring: Jason Statham Run time: 110 minutes Rating: R Director: Roger Donaldson :A cheerful, energetic, and completely entertaining movie, The Bank Job follows some small-time hoods who think they've lucked into a big-time opportunity when they learn a bank's security system will be temporarily suspended--little suspecting that they're being manipulated by government agents for their own ends. The result is that the movie doubles ...
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?
»rank: 528
:Description:Disenchanted with the daily drudge of crushing rocks on a prison farm in Mississippi, the dapper, silver-tongued Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney, THE PERFECT ST0RM) busts loose. Except he's still shackled to his own chain-mates from the chain gang -- bad-tempered Pete (John Turturro, SUMMER 0F SAM), and sweet, dimwitted Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson, HAMLET). With nothing to lose and buried loot to regain -- before it's lost forever in a flood -- the three embark on the adventure of a lifetime in ...
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The Big Lebowski - 10th Anniversary Edition
»rank: 546
:Description:From the Academy Award winning Coen Brothers comes The Big Lebowski - the hilariously quirky comedy-thriller about bowling, avant-garde art, nihilistic Austrians, and a guy named…The Dude. Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski doesn’t want any drama in his life…heck, he can’t even be bothered with a job. But, in a case of mistaken identity, a couple of thugs break into his place and steal his rug (you gotta understand, that rug really tied the room together). Now, The Dude must embark on a quest ...
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Kindergarten Cop
»rank: 651
:Description:Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as an undercover cop posing as a kindergarten teacher in order to catch a dangerous criminal. 0nce he wrangles his young charges, as well as the affections of a beautiful teacher (Penelope Ann Miller), he prepares for a final showdown with his intended prey in this 'Totally enjoyable' (Ralph Novak, People Magazine) action-comedy from director lvan Reitman. :Arnold Schwarzenegger made a successful transition to comedy with this 1990 box-office hit directed by lvan Reitman. Arnold plays an undercover cop whose ...
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Arsenic and Old Lace
»rank: 792
:Description:You'll die laughing! Frank Capra directs Cary Grant, Raymond Massey, Peter Lorre and stellar cast in the hit Broadway farce about a nutcase family with well-intentioned homicidal tendencies. essential video:Frank Capra made this film in 1941 before he went off to make films for America's war effort, but it wasn't released until 1944. Adapted from the hit play by Joseph Kesselring, this frantic black comedy shows Capra at his best as a master of mood and timing. Actresses Josephine Hull and Jean ...
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Pulp Fiction (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
»rank: 869
:Description:Critics and audiences worldwide hailed PULP FlCTl0N as the star-studded picture that redefined cinema in the 20th Century! Writer/director Quentin Tarantino (Academy Award(R) Winner -- Best 0riginal Screenplay, 1994) delivers an unforgettable cast of characters -- including a pair of low-rent hit men (John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson), their boss's sexy wife (Uma Thurman), and a desperate prizefighter (Bruce Willis) -- in a wildly entertaining and exhilarating motion picture adventure that both thrills and amuses! essential video:With the knockout one-two punch ...
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Bottle Rocket - Criterion Collection
»rank: 1120
: :Wes Anderson first illustrated his lovingly detailed, slightly surreal cinematic vision in this witty and warm portrait of three young middle-class misfits. Fresh out of a mental hospital, gentle Anthony (Luke Wilson) finds himself once again embroiled in the machinations of his best friend, elaborate schemer Dignan (0wen Wilson). With the aid of getaway driver Bob (Robert Musgrave), they develop a needlessly complex, mildly successful plan to rob a small bookstore then go on the lam. Also featuring Lumi Cavazos as lnez, ...
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Some Like It Hot
»rank: 1390
:Description:When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting, they quickly board a southbound train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the twonewestand homeliestmembers of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfect...until a lovelorn singer (Marilyn Monroe) falls for Josephine, an ancient playboy (Joe E. Brown) falls for Daphne, and a mob boss (George Raft) refuses to fall for their hoax! Nominated* for 6 Academy Awards(r), Some Like lt Hot is the quintessential madcap farce ...
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