Recoil (1953) [DVD]

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Documentary. Archive footage and exclusive interviews, this series takes you to the heart of a war that was fought out far from the bombs and shells of any battlefront. [S] Musical. John Mills stars as a well-loved teacher in this gentle musical comedy portraying life in the 1950s British classroom and the school jazz band. [S] A visit to Germany to find out what kind of army the country is raising today, with a focus on the mountain troops and how they train.

Comedy. Directed by Tom Walls. Stars Jane Baxter, Tom Walls, Veronica Rose & Carl Jaffe. A newly married couple run into difficulty when the wife refuses to obey her husband. [S] J R —, German bacteriologist after whom a flat-bottomed dish used for producing microcultures is named

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There are many crooks involved in this, and there are many hard blows and shootings, chases by night and rival gangs trying to gun down each other, piling up the mess, while at least Doctor Michael manages to keep out of trouble, realising far too late that he unintentionally contributed to the mess by protecting his brother. Alas, the main victim becomes their mother. Documentary. The story of The Spitfire; from its inception to its triumphs in battle, and how the conviction of its designer R.J. Mitchell prevented it from becoming the plane nobody wanted. [S] The Case of the Pennsylvania Gun. 1954. Starring: Ronald Howard, Howard Marion-Crawford & Russell Waters. Holmes and Watson investigate Squire Douglas, who was shot to death. [S] The Mayor's Sea Voyage. When the mayor feels unwell, the Dr suggests a rest at sea, but all doesn’t go to plan and someone tries to take the mayors place in a parade. [S]

Adventure. Directed by Henry King. Stars Tyrone Power, Terry Moore & Michael Rennie. A British officer in 19th century India faces prejudice from all sides while trying to quell a rebellion. [S] Mystery. Directed by Bernard Wiesen. Stars Mala Powers, Jacques Bergerac & John Harding. A woman is accused of murder after finding a dead woman on a train, but can she uncover the truth? [S] In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "average", writing: "Very formula thriller, given a litle gloss by its two Hollywood stars." [5]Adventure. Director: George Miller. Stars Christopher Reeve, Rosanna Arquette & Sam Wanamaker. A mail pilot and a rich man's daughter get stranded in the mountains after their plane crashes. [S]

Action. Director: Umberto Lenzi. Stars Steve Reeves, Jacqueline Sassard & Mimmo Palmara. Sandokan and his team of rebels attempt to stop a British General from forcing the Sultan to resign. [S] Comedy. Stars Edward G. Robinson, Nigel Bruce, Constance Collier & Ralph Richardson. A visiting American engages in a bold business promotion, the likes of which the British have never seen. [S] The wonderful, lush, tear-jerking romance that is Mimi has come to an end, but Melvyn Hayes has another brilliant film in store for next week, starring two giants of both cinema and television. [S]James Myers Thompson (September 27, 1906 – April 7, 1977) was an American prose writer and screenwriter, known for his hardboiled crime fiction. In 1996, A Swell-Looking Babe was released as Hit Me, and 1997 saw the release of This World, Then the Fireworks from Thompson's short story of that name. The latter film starred Billy Zane and Gina Gershon as a pair of twisted siblings.