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Espion, lève-toi - 1982
In Zurich, a certain Zimmer (Kurt Bigger) is murdered on the 11 streetcar. A short time later, Sebastien Grenier (Lino Ventura), director of an investment company, hears about Zimmer's death on the radio. Shortly afterwards, he receives a book by Alexandre Dumas in the post, in which a particular page is marked. He goes to a meeting and meets Jean-Paul Chance (Michel Piccoli), who claims to be his contact. In fact, Sebastien Grenier is a French spy who, having been dormant for eight years, has now been reawakened. Grenier calls up an emergency code, to which Jean-Paul Chance answers again. The latter then talks about Zimmer and tells Grenier about certain connections that his wife Anna (Krystyna Janda) allegedly has to left-wing groups; the very ones who have claimed responsibility for Zimmer's murder. Since Grenier does not trust Chance, he turns to his friend at the secret service, Henri Marchand (Bernard Fresson), who is also found murdered shortly afterwards. Grenier decides to contact another agent in Munich to find out what game Jean-Paul Chance is playing. But here, too, a murder prevents the case from being solved. Back in Zurich, a certain Richard (Bruno Cremer) calls Grenier and claims that Chance is a Soviet agent. There is another attack, after which Anna is arrested by the Swiss authorities. Chance secures her release, but when Grenier tries to flee with her to Amsterdam, his wife is kidnapped by masked men and found dead a short time later...
Woman Buried Alive - 1973
Duke Philippe married Cristina, daughter of a fisherman. But his brothers, seeing that these after marriage they would miss out inheritance, decide to get rid of the woman by imprisoning her in a tower and making the duke believe she died...
Illustrious Corpses | The Context - 1976
Illustrious Corpses (Cadaveri eccellenti, 1976) is a political thriller directed by Francesco Rosi, based on the novel Todo modo by Leonardo Sciascia. Set in an unnamed Southern European country resembling Italy, the film explores corruption, abuse of power, and the fragility of democratic institutions.The story begins with a series of assassinations targeting high-ranking judges of the Supreme Court. Inspector Rogas, a principled and methodical police officer, is assigned to investigate the murders. As he follows the trail, Rogas discovers that all the victims were involved in controversial rulings, often aligned with political interests and marked by injustice and repression.Rogas’ investigation gradually leads him into a labyrinth of political intrigue involving the judiciary, the government, secret services, and powerful political parties. He uncovers evidence suggesting that the murders may not be the work of a lone extremist, but rather part of a complex conspiracy designed to destabilize the state and justify authoritarian measures under the guise of restoring order.As Rogas gets closer to the truth, he becomes increasingly isolated. Political authorities attempt to manipulate the investigation, suppress inconvenient evidence, and redirect blame toward convenient scapegoats. Ultimately, Rogas himself is eliminated, and the official narrative reshapes his death to serve political propaganda, presenting him as a subversive threat. The film ends on a deeply pessimistic note, portraying a society where truth is sacrificed to power, justice is an illusion, and democracy is hollowed out by those entrusted to defend it...
Conagher | Louis L'Amour's Conagher - 1991
Mrs. Evie Teale is struggling to stay alive while raising her two children alone on a remote homestead. Conn Conagher is an honest, hardworking cowboy. Their lives are intertwined as they fight the elements, Indians, outlaws, and loneliness...
Feardotcom | Fear Dot Com | Fear.com | Parallax - 2002
Four bodies are found in New York City. Why, why, why? The coincidence? They all died 48 hours after logging on to a site named feardotcom.com. Tough detective Mike Reilly collaborates with Department of Health associate Terry Huston to research these mysterious deaths. The only way to find out though what really happened is to enter the site itself.....
Woman in the Window - 1961
A romantic drama partially set in Amsterdam starts out in a mining area in Holland where conditions are about as rough as they get. Two of the miners, Italians Federico (Lino Ventura) and Vincenzo (Bernard Fresson), take off together for the city's red-light district, where young women pose in windows for prospective customers, and meet Else (Marina Vlady) and Carrel (Magali Noel), who are willing to leave their windows to spend a weekend at a resort with the two men. Soon Else falls in love with Vincenzo and the future of the two hookers, as well as of the miners, seems to look brighter...
The Ruffian - 1983
Le Ruffian (1983) is a French adventure film directed by José Giovanni and starring Lino Ventura. The story follows Aldo, a tough and solitary man living in the harsh wilderness of northern Canada. Once a gold prospector, Aldo has withdrawn from society and now survives by hunting and trapping in the frozen landscape.His quiet and isolated life is disrupted when he learns that his younger brother, who works at a nearby gold mine, has been killed in a mysterious accident. Convinced that the official explanation hides a darker truth, Aldo returns to civilization to investigate. His search leads him to uncover corruption, greed, and violence within the mining operation, where powerful interests are willing to kill to protect their illegal activities.As Aldo digs deeper, he becomes the target of those responsible, forcing him to rely on his physical strength, intelligence, and survival skills. The film blends action, suspense, and drama, portraying a man driven by loyalty and a personal code of justice, fighting not only against criminals but also against the brutal forces of nature...
The Seventh Target - 1984
One evening, writer and former war reporter Bastien Grimaldi is beaten up by a group of men in the street without cause. Back from hospital, he tries to return to his everyday life as best he can. But he can't let go of the mysterious incident, especially as strange phone calls, blackmail attempts and even a car bomb attack follow. Bastien calls in the police. When they are unable to help him, he decides to take matters into his own hands and meets a certain Sylvain Hagner. He is a criminal on record who has already blackmailed six other victims before him. Hagner demands one billion francs from Bastien. A considerable sum that he is unable to raise - until his investigations lead him to an old family secret. His mother has concealed from him the possession of four paintings by Degas, Dufy, Renoir and Picasso. How did Hagner find out about these valuable possessions? A criminal network is revealed that leads all the way to divided Berlin, where a showdown ensues...
Witness in the City - 1959
Industrialist Pierre Verdier kills his mistress Jeanne Ancelin by throwing her off a train. Her husband, Ancelin, decides to take revenge on his wife's murderer, who has been acquitted by justice. He waits for him in his house and hangs him. He leaves the place unseen, at least this is what he thinks. But unfortunately for him, Lambert, a taxi driver has witnessed him. Ancelin has no option but to get rid of him.....
Murder by Decree | Sherlock Holmes: Murder by Decree | Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack - 1979
After learning of mass murderer Jack the Ripper's gruesome reign of terror, private detective Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer) decides to investigate. The police are no help, withholding information about the case from Holmes. But the detective refuses to be deterred, seeking the crucial assistance of psychic Robert Lees (Donald Sutherland), who sets him on the right path. Holmes, along with his trusted sidekick, Dr. Watson (James Mason), descends into a shadowy underworld of crime...
Children of Paradise - Part 2- 1945
Strolling indolently around the 1830s vibrant Parisian avenue called the Boulevard du Crime, the graceful and elusive courtesan, Garance, finds herself wrongfully accused of pickpocketing. But, amid a sea of jugglers, sideshow performers, streetwalkers, and crooks, the silently eloquent mime, Baptiste, comes to her rescue, only to hopelessly fall for her. And just like that, love's sweet torture befalls the delicate pantomimist, as the insufferable burden of knowing that the object of his desire can never belong to anyone, will heartlessly haunt him for years to come. Many have tried to seize her heart--the flamboyant thespian, Frédérick Lemaître; the criminal dandy, Pierre-François Lacenaire, and the imperious but loveless Count, Édouard de Montray--however, Garance, after so many barren years, now seems to need only one man. In the end, trusting a frail and modest rose is beautiful but cruel. Is there anyone who can accept the naked truth of an unrequited love?..
The Sunshine Boys | Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys - 1997
Neil Simon wrote this updated version of his 1972 Broadway play about a film agent's efforts to recombine the once famous comedy pair Lewis and Clark, played by Woody Allen and Peter Falk...
Homicide: The Movie | Homicide: Life Everlasting - 2000
Former Homicide Shift Commander Al Giardello is now the leading candidate for Mayor of Baltimore. As he walks toward the platform to do a political speech, he is shot. Former and current Homicide Detectives try to find out who shot their former boss. All of the actors that were regulars or recurring characters in the series are in the movie...
Avenging Angel - 2007
After years living in seclusion following the violent murder of his wife and daughter, former gunslinger and ex-man of the cloth Preacher returns to the growing Western settlement of San Antonio. Hoping to leave his past behind, he is drawn back into conflict when he discovers that the ruthless land Baron Dougherty and his hired men are terrorizing local families in an attempt to seize control of the entire region. Reluctantly taking up arms once again, Preacher allies himself with a widowed woman and the townsfolk who refuse to surrender. As the violence escalates, he must confront both the outlaws threatening the community and the guilt that has haunted him for years, ultimately embarking on a path of justice and redemption...
Homicide: Life on the Street | Homicide - 1998/1999 - Season 07
The seventh season marked the debut of characters FBI Agent Michael Giardello and Detective Rene Sheppard. Recurring character Detective Terri Stivers became a regular cast member as of season 7. The DVD box set of season 7 was released for Region 1 on June 28, 2005. The set includes all 22 season 7 episodes on six discs. During the sixth season, NBC had been considered canceling the show in the face of consistently low ratings, but a number of shocks at NBC increased Homicide's value. Among those factors were the loss of the popular series Seinfeld and the $850 million deal needed to keep ER from leaving the network. As a result, the network approved a 22-episode seventh season...
Homicide: Life on the Street | Homicide - 1997/1998 - Season 06
The sixth season delves deeper into the personal and professional struggles of Baltimore’s Homicide Unit. New detectives, including the intense Paul Falsone, shift the internal balance of the squad, creating new tensions and alliances. The team faces difficult cases involving corruption, high-profile murders, and ethical dilemmas that test their limits. Meanwhile, veteran detectives such as Frank Pembleton and Tim Bayliss confront personal challenges that affect their work and relationships. The season builds toward a tense conclusion marked by internal investigations, loyalty conflicts, and decisions that reshape the unit’s future...
Homicide: Life on the Street | Homicide - 1996/1997 - Season 05
In Season 5, the Baltimore homicide unit faces growing political pressure, internal conflicts, and cases that test the detectives’ moral limits. As leadership shifts and the team struggles with personal upheavals, the detectives confront some of their most challenging investigations, forcing them to question justice, loyalty, and the cost of their profession...
Agatha - 1979
A fictional account of the real life, eleven day, never explained 1926 disappearance of famed murder mystery writer Agatha Christie is presented. On a cold winter day, her damaged car with her expensive fur coat is found abandoned at the side of a country road. While the authorities initially suspect that she could have committed suicide, her pompous husband, Col. Archibald Christie, who is less than cooperative with the authorities, is adamant that she is still alive. What he doesn't tell them is that he recently asked her for a divorce so that he could marry his secretary, Miss Nancy Neele. Although the divorce request was not a total surprise since she knew of the extramarital affair, Mrs. Christie still did not want to grant him the request since she still loves him. Concurrently, American newspaper columnist Wally Stanton was scheduled to conduct an interview with Mrs. Christie. Since he can no longer do so with her disappearance, Stanton instead tries to find out himself what happened to her. He manages to track her to a resort spa hotel in Harrogate, she who is living openly there but under an assumed name, and he who does not disclose his own identity to her when he meets her. Stanton's goal is not only to find out what she is up to, but to protect her good name which means not allowing the authorities to find her before he uncovers her motives. Stanton's own motives end up being more than just wanting an exclusive story. Christie still did not want to grant him the request since she still loves him. Concurrently, American newspaper columnist Wally Stanton was scheduled to conduct an interview with Mrs. Christie. Since he can no longer do so with her disappearance, Stanton instead tries to find out himself what happened to her. He manages to track her to a resort spa hotel in Harrogate, she who is living openly there but under an assumed name, and he who does not disclose his own identity to her when he meets her. Stanton's goal is not only to find out what she is up to, but to protect her good name which means not allowing the authorities to find her before he uncovers her motives. Stanton's own motives end up being more than just wanting an exclusive story...
The Servant - 1963
The aristocratic Tony (James Fox) moves to London and hires the servant Hugo Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) for all services at home. Barrett seems to be a loyal and competent employee, but Tony's girlfriend Susan (Wendy Craig) does not like him, and asks Tony to send him away. When Barrett brings his sister Vera (Sarah Miles) to work and live in the house, Tony has a brief hidden affair with her. After travelling with Susan and spending a couple of days in a friend's house outside London, the couple unexpectedly returns and finds Barrett and Vera, who are actually lovers, in Tony's room. They are fired and Susan breaks with Tony. Later, Tony meets Barrett alone in a pub and hires him back, and Barrett imposes his real dark intentions in the house, turning the table and switching position with his master...
Choice of Arms - 1981
Two men break out of prison; a rival gang ambushes them. One is mortally wounded and tells the other, Mickey, to take him to the estate of a retired robber, Noel, who lives in comfort with his lovely and beloved wife, Nicole. The man dies, and Mickey, a menacing hothead, demands money of Noel. A few days later, Mickey returns to the estate, shoots up a dinner party and threatens them again. Noel sends Nicole to an hotel and goes to his old gang to help him hunt down the dangerous Mickey. Mickey has other problems, too, including heartache for a daughter he hardly knows. Young, eager cops tail Nicole, and all are on a complicated collision course...
Confidence - 1980
Janos and Kata are thrown together during the Second World War and forced to pose as husband and wife to hide from the Nazis. The intensity and suffocating intimacy of their new relationship and the circumstances in which they find themselves, forces them to confront past prejudices and assumptions and challenge what they truly believe...