Barber Of Siberia (1998)
Epic story about a woman trying to help an eccentric inventor raise cash in 19th century Russia, who falls for a young officer she meets on a train.
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
Swashbuckling adaptation of Dumas' story of a vengeful count.
Gladiator (2000)
The revenge of a disgraced Roman general turned gladiator.
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)
Harry enters the second year at Hogwarts... and it's even more perilous than the first.
Major Dundee (1965)
A divided troop on the trail of violent Apaches.
My Kingdom (2001)
Richard Harris is King Lear, as Liverpool gangster in modern times
Orca - The Killer Whale (1977)
After his partner and unborn child are killed, a killer whale seeks revenge on the humans responsible.
Smilla's Feeling For Snow (1997)
A scientist investigates the death of an Inuit boy.
This Sporting Life (1963)
A Rugby League player embarks on a doomed affair with his landlady.
Unforgiven (1992)
An ageing gunfighter is lured out of retirement to provide for his children.
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