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WAR/SPY TV MINISERIES
DVD SETS
Band Of Brothers
[DVD](2001)
DVD
Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, this 10-part
miniseries details the harrowing experiences of the men of
Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Corps during
World War II. From basic training to D-Day and beyond, this
important series takes you into the trenches for a personal
glimpse at the country's "greatest generation." Damian
Lewis, Donnie Wahlberg, Ron Livingston, Scott Grimes star.
11 3/4 hrs. on six discs. Widescreen (Enhanced);
Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby
Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround, French
Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish; featurette;
interviews; photo gallery.
Dieppe [DVD](1993)
DVD
This epic study of one of the most tragic battles of World
War II looks at the 1942 conflict that took place on the
beaches of France through the real-life military and
political leaders and a fictional group of Canadian
soldiers who are ordered into a disastrous attack on the
German-held town. Victor Garber, Gary Reineke and Robert
Joy star; directed by John N. Smith ("The Boys of St.
Vincent"). 3 1/2 hrs. on two discs. Standard; Soundtracks:
English Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo;
interviews; featurettes; photo gallery.
Fall Of Eagles
[DVD](1974)
DVD
An impressively large ensemble cast is featured in this
epic, 13-part BBC miniseries chronicling the destruction of
three of Europe's most powerful ruling families at the
close of the 19th century. As the threat of World War I
looms ever closer, the Habsburgs of Austria-Hungary,
Russia's Romanov family, and the Hohenzollerns of Germany
lose their power and influence while social conditions
stagnate and populations grow impatient with despotic rule.
Patrick Stewart, Michael Kitchen, John Rhys-Davies, Miriam
Margolyes, and Gemma Jones star. 11 3/4 hrs. total on four
discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital
stereo.
Hiroshima [DVD](1995)
DVD
An audacious, hypnotic look at the finals days of World War
II and the events that led to the August, 1945 atomic
bombing of Japan, following the actions of both Allied and
Japanese leaders through dramatic re-creations, eyewitness
accounts and captivating newsreel footage. Filmed in
black-and-white, this engrossing film stars Wesley Addy,
Kohji Takahashi, Richard Masur, and Kenneth Welsh as
President Truman. 180 min. Standard; Soundtrack:
English.
Napoleon [DVD](2003)
DVD
Emperor. Conqueror. Hero. Tyrant. The multifaceted life of
Napoleon Bonaparte is examined in this compelling
documentary. Dramatic re-creations of key campaigns and
stunning stories of brutality and political fortitude
provide insight into the mind of the little man from
Corsica who helped shape the course of history. 4 3/4 hrs.
on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital
stereo; DVD-ROM content.
Napoleon [DVD](2002)
DVD
Produced for French television, this epic historical
mini-series traces the life of the Corsican-born soldier
who swept into 18th-century Paris as a military hero and
rose to become the most powerful man in the world. Cast
against type, Christian Clavier ("Les Visiteurs") presents
the private side of a leader betrayed by his own drive for
conquest. The wonderful supporting cast includes Isabella
Rossellini as Josephine, Gerard Depardieu as Fouche, and
John Malkovich as Talleyrand. 8 hrs. on three discs.
Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; "making
of" featurette; bonus programs; biographies; filmographies;
scene access.
Napoleon [DVD](2000)
DVD
One of the most fascinating figures in the history of
France as well as the world, Napoleon Bonaparte is the
subject of this revealing documentary that chronicles his
life, from his birth on Corsica and marriages to Josephine
de Beauharnais and the Archduchess of Austria to his
military accomplishments, ascension to emperor of France
and eventual exile on the island of St. Helena. 4 hrs.
Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo;
"making of" documentary.
Reilly: Ace Of Spies
[DVD](1983)
DVD
Decades before James Bond was a gleam in Ian Fleming's eye,
British undercover agent Sydney Reilly set the tone for all
subsequent superspies with his daring real-life exploits.
Sam Neill stars as Reilly in this acclaimed BBC mystery
series. All 12 episodes--including "An Affair with a
Married Woman," "Prelude to War," "Dreadnoughts and
Doublecrosses," "After Moscow," and "Shutdown"--are
featured in a four-disc set. 10 1/2 hrs. total. Standard;
Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; bonus program
"Life of Reilly, The Super Spy."
Piece Of Cake [DVD](1988)
DVD
Set in the early days of the Second World War, this
acclaimed BBC mini-series follows the personal dramas and
daredevil exploits of the men of the RAF Hornet Squadron.
Exciting aerial sequences are a highlight; with Boyd
Gaines, Neil Dudgeon, Nat Parker, Tom Burlinson. 5 hrs. on
three discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital
mono.
Sleeper Cell [DVD](2005)
DVD
All nine episodes of the first season--including
"Al-Fatiha," "Target," "Money," "Family," and "Hijack"--are
featured in a three-disc set. Widescreen (Enhanced);
Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital
stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary;
behind-the-scenes footage; "making of" featurette;
filmographies.
Sleeper Cell: American Terror: The Complete
Second Season [DVD](2006)
DVD
Sword Of Honour
[DVD](2001)
DVD
This darkly satirical, two-part telefilm, adapted from
Evelyn Waugh's series of semi-autobiographical World War II
novels, follows the chivalric adventures of Guy Crouchback
(Daniel Craig), an idealistic Englishman who volunteers for
military service after a bitter divorce. Crouchback becomes
an unlikely war hero along with his regiment of misfits,
but soon his virtues fall prey to the cynicism of the
times. Selina Cadell, Richard Coyle, Katrin Cartlidge also
star. 193 min. total on two discs.Widescreen (Enhanced);
Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; biography;
filmographies.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
[DVD](1980)
DVD
Superlative spy mini-series from John Le Carre's novel
stars Alec Guinness as George Smiley, a retired agent for
the British Secret Intelligence Service, called back into
service to find an agency mole working for the Russians.
With no access to special files and having to depend on old
contacts, Smiley feverishly tries to pin down the person
responsible for the deaths of fellow SIS agents. With Ian
Bannen, Ian Richardson, and Joss Ackland. 5 1/2 hrs. on
three discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital
mono; filmographies; biography; interview.
War And Remembrance
[DVD](1988)
DVD
The global and personal dramas of World War II are vividly
brought to life in the epic TV mini-series, based on Herman
Wouk's best-selling novel. Filmed in 10 countries, this
first part of the saga follows the battles in Europe,
Africa and the Pacific and graphically depicts the horrors
of the Holocaust. The international cast includes Robert
Mitchum, John Gielgud, Jane Seymour, Barry Bostwick, Hart
Bochner, Victoria Tennant, and Ralph Bellamy. 13 1/2 hrs.
total on six discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English;
interviews; featurette; "making of" documentary.
War And Remembrance: The Final Chapter
[DVD](1989)
DVD
Herman Wouk's sweeping tale of the soldiers and civilians,
the heroes, villains and victims of the Second World War
concludes and brings to a climax the biggest TV mini-series
ever filmed. Robert Mitchum, Sir John Gielgud, Jane
Seymour, Polly Bergen, Victoria Tennant and Hart Bochner
star. 11 1/2 hrs. on six discs. Standard; Soundtrack:
English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary; featurette;
documentary.
The Winds Of War
[DVD](1983)
DVD
The Emmy-winning TV mini-series, bringing to life Herman
Wouk's tale of a Navy family's devotion to duty and to each
other in the days shortly before America's entry into World
War II, features an acclaimed cast that includes Robert
Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent, Victoria
Tennant, John Houseman, Polly Bergen, Lisa Eilbacher, and
Ralph Bellamy, reprising his screen role as FDR. 14 1/2
hrs. on six discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby
Digital mono; Subtitles: English; "making of" documentary;
featurettes.
World War II: When Lions Roared
[DVD](1994)
DVD
They were three world leaders united against a common
enemy, but their own differences and forceful personalities
threatened their fragile alliance. John Lithgow stars as
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Bob Hoskins is Winston Churchill,
and Michael Caine is Joseph Stalin in this compelling
biodrama about a trio of men whose decisions still affect
the course of world events. With Ed Begley, Jr., Jan
Triska. 186 min. on two discs. Soundtrack: English.