Dustin Hoffman & Chief Dan George in Arthur Penn's adaptation of Thomas Berger's humorous, yet poignant look at the tragic clash of cultures in the American West.
Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) arrives at the pool hall to take up the challenge of Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) in Robert Rossen's 1961 adaptation of Walter Tevis' powerful novel. Newman, Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie all were nominated for Academy Awards as was Rossen. Eugen Shufften won for cinematography
Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman)challenges Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) to a game of straight pool in Robert Rossen's brilliant 1961adaptation of Walter Tevis' novel. By request, here is the first game, won by Felson. Second game to follow. Tape quality poor.
Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) arrives at the estate of Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield), the new Lord Chancellor, to ask him if he will support the drive for divorce. Robert Shaw's performance in this 1966 Oscar winning film as Henry VIII is a wonderful contrast to Richard Burton's as done in Anne of A Thousand Days. http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=F7VMGeWOE BA
Captain Queeg (Humphrey Bogart) is determined to find the culprit who stole the extra strawberries, in Edward Dmytryk's 1954 adaptation of Herman Wouk novel and Stanley Roberts' screenplay. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards.
Defiant Anne Boleyn (Genevieve Bujold) is ordered to the court of King Henry VIII (Richard Burton) and discovers the seductive allure of power. Director Jerrott's 1969 adaptation of Maxwell Anderson's play won an Academy Award for best costumes and was nominated for 9 others, including best picture, best actor, best actress, best supporting actor, best cinematography, best script.
Press agent Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis)has something important to tell powerful columnist and television personality J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) in Mackendrick's stylish rendition of Odets and Lehman's writing beautifully shot by Howe.
Anne Boleyn (Genevieve Bujold) makes a bold move in giving King Henry VIII (Richard Burton) a way to get what they both want, and placing them at odds with the Catholic Church.