Ralph Richardson

  • SummariesThe Holly and the Ivy (1952)

    The Holly and the Ivy (1952)

    The three siblings of the of the Gregory family are each coming together for Christmas at their father’s home in the remote village of Wyndenham in Norfolk.

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  • SummariesRollerball (1975)

    Rollerball (1975)

    Film and Plot Synopsis In the futuristic world of 2018, corporations have replaced countries. To distract and control humanity, they created a violent gladatorialesque game called Rollerball to demonstrate the futility of individual effort. However, the Energy Corporation soon begins to fear the popularity of its top player, Jonathan E because of his individual efforts. They decide it’s time for him to retire one way or the other before he inspires others to follow suit. Buy the Film *As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. ‘Rollerball’ Movie Summary The summary below contains spoilers. Jonathan E. (James Caan) plays on Houston’s Rollerball team. As its captain, he’s become the sport’s most recognizable player lasting a ridiculous decade without someone killing him in match play. After an impressive win against Madrid, Mr. Bartholomew (John Houseman), a chairman of the Energy Corporation which owns Houston, pops in the locker room to congratulate the men and to announce he’s going to have Jonathan featured in retrospective broadcast about his career. The next day he meets with Jonathan where he tells him that the Energy Corporation intends to use that broadcast to announce Jonathan’s retirement. He will give Jonathan an excellent retirement package …

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  • MHM MartThe Holly and the Ivy (1952)

    The Holly and the Ivy (1952) Reveals a Family Secret on Blu-Ray

    KL Studio Classics released The Holly and the Ivy to Blu-ray on November 26, 2019. George More O'Ferrall directed the film starring Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, and Margaret Leighton.

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  • MHM MartTime Bandits (1981)

    Time Bandits (1981) Travels to the Criterion Collection

    On December 9, 2014, the Criterion Collection released Time Bandits on Blu-ray. Terry Gilliam directed film starring Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, and John Cleese.

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  • SummariesThings to Come (1936)

    Things to Come (1936)

    Things to Come begins in the city of Everytown in southern England.

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    Time Bandits 1981

    Time Bandits (1981)

    Embassy Pictures released Time Bandits to theaters on November 6, 1981. Terry Gilliam directed film starring Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, and John Cleese.

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  • MHM MartMan in the Iron Mask (1977)

    Richard Chamberlain’s The Man In The Iron Mask (1998) Comes To Blu-ray

    Hen's Tooth Video has announced the addition of the adventure drama The Man in the Iron Mask (1977) to their upcoming slate of Blu-ray releases.

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  • MHM MartThe 300 Spartans (1962)

    The 300 Spartans (1962) March Onto Blu-ray

    20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring will bring the adventure film The 300 Spartans to Blu-ray this summer. The film is directed by Rudolph Maté and stars Richard Egan, Ralph Richardson, Diane Baker, and Barry Coe.

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  • MHM MartGreystroke: The Legend Of Tarzan, Lord Of The Apes (1984)

    Greystroke: The Legend Of Tarzan, Lord Of The Apes (1984) Blu-ray

    The Warner Archive Collection (WAC), the Warner Bros. Digital Distribution division dedicated to releasing previously unavailable films and television shows, has announced that they will release Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes to Blu-ray this Spring.

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  • SummariesTime Bandits (1981)

    Time Bandits (1981)

    Time Bandits begins in the 1981 world of Great Britain.

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  • MHM MartRichard III (1955)

    Criterion To Release Richard III (1955)

    The Criterion Collection has announced that they will release Richard III onto Blu-ray this April. The film is directed by Laurence Olivier and stars Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Richardson, Claire Bloom, and John Gielgud. The Criterion Collection will bring Richard III to Blu-ray on April 9, 2013.

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