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  • Lunchtime Movie Review
    The Final Countdown (1980)

    The Final Countdown (1980)

    United Artists released The Final Countdown on August 1, 1980. Don Taylor directed the film starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, and Katharine Ross.

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  • SummariesThe Final Countdown (1980)

    The Final Countdown (1980)

    United Artists released The Final Countdown on August 1, 1980. Don Taylor directed the film starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, and Katharine Ross.

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  • Movie House Memories
    Out of the Past (1947)

    Out of the Past (1947)

    RKO Radio Pictures released Out of the Past on November 25, 1947. Jacques Tourneur directed the film starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and Kirk Douglas.

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  • SummariesSaturn 3 (1980)

    Saturn 3 (1980)

    Film and Plot Synopsis Research scientists Adam and Alex enjoy an idyllic existence on a remote space station until they are joined by the mysterious Captain Benson. Benson assembles a prototype robot, Hector, whose mind is created by a mind link with Benson. However, Hector gradually develops a mind of his own – taking on some of the more unpleasant aspects of his creator’s personality in the process. However, Benson’s sexual attraction to Alex proves to be a catalyst for Hector to go on the rampage: but will the robot’s developing passion for Alex help or hinder the crew? ‘Saturn 3’ Movie Summary The summary below contains spoilers. Long in the future, the Earth is overcrowded and relies on research conducted by scientists in remote stations across the solar system. The remote stations keep in contact with Earth and larger stations via radio updates and intermittent visits by shuttles. A large spacecraft enters orbit around Saturn. Captain James (Douglas Lambert) is preparing to be dispatched to his new assignment on Saturn 3. Captain Benson (Harvey Keitel voice dubbed Roy Dotrice) enters the locker room and murders Benson by blowing him out an airlock. Benson then impersonates James and takes over …

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  • Criterion Critics
    Ace in the Hole (1951)

    Ace in the Hole (1951)

    Paramount Pictures released Ace in the Hole to theaters on July 4, 1951. Billy Wilder directed the film starring Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, and Robert Arthur.

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  • SummariesOut of the Past (1947)

    Out of the Past (1947)

    Out of the Past begins when Joe Stefanos drives into Bridgeport, California as he looks for private detective Jeff Markham.

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  • Criterion Critics
    Spartacus (1960)

    Spartacus (1960)

    Universal Pictures released Spartacus to theaters on November 17, 1960. Stanley Kubrick directed the film starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, and Jean Simmons.

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  • Noirsville
    Out of the Past (1947)

    Out of the Past (1947)

    RKO Radio Pictures released Out of the Past on November 25, 1947. Jacques Tourneur directed the film which starred Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and Kirk Douglas.

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  • SummariesThe War Wagon (1967)

    The War Wagon (1967)

    The War Wagon begins in the latter half of the 1800’s. Rancher Taw Jackson returns to his hometown after being in prison for three years.

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  • Sunday Seconds with the Duke
    The War Wagon (1967)

    The War Wagon (1967)

    Universal Pictures released The War Wagon to theaters on May 27, 1967. Burt Kennedy directed the western starring John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, and Howard Keel.

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  • SummariesPaths of Glory

    Paths of Glory (1957)

    On May 25th 1977, 20th Century Fox brought forth an epic tale of heroes and villains; a sci-fi yarn of rebellion and romance, and a story of a boy, a girl, and a universe. Of course, this was six years before we would learn that the boy and the girl were actually brother and sister, and the romance was a little incestuous.

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  • Movie House Memories
    Paths of Glory (1957)

    Paths of Glory (1957)

    United Artists released Paths of Glory to theaters on December 25, 1957. Stanley Kubrick directs the film which stars Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, and Adolphe Menjou.

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