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1.Rasputin starring: Alan Rickman, Greta Scacchi, Ian McKellen, David Warner, John Wood directed by: Uli Edel
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Whilst not a lover of true stories that are brought to the silver screen, I was impressed with this movie. It was seeing Alan Rickman here play 'Rasputin' that convinced me that he is probably one of the greatest living actors! He played the part perfectly - despite all the distasteful characteristics of the person that was 'Rasputin', Rickman manages to still enchant, draw, and 'seduce' the viewer with immense power of 'presence' - which is exactly what the real man must have done. The charisma that Rickman was able to exude whilst portraying the persona so well, I found quite hypnotic, and helped me understand how and why so many people would have accepted anything he said and did. The 'whole' story of course is most distressing ... Read More:

2.King Lear [1970] starring: Paul Scofield, Anne-Lise Gabold, Ian Hogg, Tom Fleming, Alan Webb directed by: Peter Brook July 01, 2002
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This is Lear in a completely different light from any other version, I think that much can be guaranteed. Whether or not you like it probably depends on how orthodox you are in terms of Shakespeare, but as for me, I find I prefer this version to, say, the much praised Michael Hordern one. This is lean, mean Lear, stark and brooding and focusing very much more on the psychology than on outwardly events. I find that I think of it as the essence of the play. It's intense, even intrusive in its psychological examination of the characters, and the title role is made even more demanding because of it. Only an actor of Scofield's calibre could pull it off, and he does so in what must be the greatest performance of his film career.

3.Meetings With Remarkable Men [1979] starring: Bruce Purchase, Constantine Gregory, Ian Hogg, Gerry Sundquist, Bruce Myers directed by: Peter Brook December 06, 1993
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This film will change your life if you know how to watch. It gives you the clues you have been looking for. Be sceptical.

4.Last Valley [1970] starring: Michael Caine, Omar Sharif, Florinda Bolkan, Nigel Davenport, Per Oscarsson directed by: James Clavell April 02, 2001
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This film takes place in the midst of Thirty Years' Wars circa 1620. Whole cities are in the grip of religious fanaticism, plague and starvation. Children are accused of witchcraft and burnt alive after torture. Millions are killed among chaos across Europe stuck between warring parties ever changing sides. One teacher Vogel escapes from all this hell into a completely unknown valley. He surprisingly faces a wealthy village with healthy villagers and warehouses full of harvest. Unluckily for him a small group of mercenaries also discover this spot. The commander has to make a decision to pillage the village, loot, rape and kill as usual or winter there far away from all the hussle of the war engulfing all the continent. The film is shot in 1971 but can be easily ... Read More:

5.Nothing Personal [1996] starring: Ian Hart, John Lynch, James Frain, Michael Gambon, Gary Lydon directed by: Thaddeus O'Sullivan April 19, 2000
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"Nothing Personal" is a film about the darkest days of the Northern Ireland Troubles in the mid 1970's, which even today it is almost taboo to discuss. It was the time of a vicious terrorist campaign by the Provisional IRA ,of no-go areas for the security forces, no- warning bombs, vicious rioting and a cut throat serial killing campaign by loyalist paramilitaries. "Nothing Personal" captures the mood of this very frightening time perfectly. The acting ,characterisation and cinematography are first rate and the "factional" story line gripping. Despite the grim,malevolent atmosphere of the film, there are moments of humour and a decent 70's soundtrack featuring some well known hits of the time. The attention to detail is well observed too ;the 70's fashions, the cut throats battered ... Read More:

6.The December Rose [1986] starring: Courtney Roper-Knight, Tony Haygarth, Bill Wallis, Ian Hogg, Patrick Malahide directed by: Renny Rye
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This tape is from the BBC Classic Collection and is a super family film.Set in Victorian London it is a true adventure. Barnacle is a young sweep but falls down the wrong chimmney and straight into a mysterious conspiracy.He takes fright and escapes but not before stealing some valuable belongings...... Perfect for settling down in front of the telly en masse,on a Sunday afternoon-I highly recommend this.

7.The Last Valley [1970] starring: Michael Caine, Omar Sharif, Florinda Bolkan, Nigel Davenport, Per Oscarsson directed by: James Clavell April 02, 2001
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This film takes place in the midst of Thirty Years' Wars circa 1620. Whole cities are in the grip of religious fanaticism, plague and starvation. Children are accused of witchcraft and burnt alive after torture. Millions are killed among chaos across Europe stuck between warring parties ever changing sides. One teacher Vogel escapes from all this hell into a completely unknown valley. He surprisingly faces a wealthy village with healthy villagers and warehouses full of harvest. Unluckily for him a small group of mercenaries also discover this spot. The commander has to make a decision to pillage the village, loot, rape and kill as usual or winter there far away from all the hussle of the war engulfing all the continent. The film is shot in 1971 but can be easily viewed despite ... Read More:

8.The Pleasure Principle [1991] starring: Peter Firth, Chloe Davies, Haydn Gwynne, Lysette Anthony, Sara Mair-Thomas directed by: David Cohen
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This film takes place in the midst of Thirty Years' Wars circa 1620. Whole cities are in the grip of religious fanaticism, plague and starvation. Children are accused of witchcraft and burnt alive after torture. Millions are killed among chaos across Europe stuck between warring parties ever changing sides. One teacher Vogel escapes from all this hell into a completely unknown valley. He surprisingly faces a wealthy village with healthy villagers and warehouses full of harvest. Unluckily for him a small group of mercenaries also discover this spot. The commander has to make a decision to pillage the village, loot, rape and kill as usual or winter there far away from all the hussle of the war engulfing all the continent. The film is shot in 1971 but can be easily viewed despite ... Read More:

9.The Legacy [1978] starring: Katherine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey, John Standing, Ian Hogg
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Yep, you can say all you want about what this movie is not. However you watch a movie for what it is. The movie is packed with seasoned actors. The story is just as spooky as any scary movie and the plot gets revealed in little doses as the protagonists are slowly eliminated. Even the elimination has a clear reason and serves the end purpose. This does have a 70's TV movie feel however they made some good TV movies in the 70's. This did not require exotic graphics. And the end was appropriate with enough leeway to start a series. The person that playas the nurse/cat (Margaret Tyzack) can be seen again as a mysterious person in "Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, V. 7: Nemesis" (1986)

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