Military & War - Page 52

Manufacturer: MGMTV Brand: Warner Manufacturing

It's the University of Texas campus in Austin, but it seems like a war zone. Gunfire resounds from everywhere. People fall. Others scramble to flee or help the wounded. Meanwhile, from atop the school's landmark Tower, Charles Whitman fires off round after lethal round. The Deadly Tower is the powerful story of the 1966 event that was at the time the largest one-person murder spree in U.S. history. Kurt Russell, far removed from the lighthearted roles that then made up much of his career, portrays the murderous protagonist. The film's heroes are others: police officers (including Richard Yn?iguez as Officer Ramiro Martinez), rescue personnel and various brave civilians. They faced the worst kind of terror - one who was real.When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Manufacturer: 101 DISTRIBUTION

NTSC/Region 0. Director Keith Gordon based his excellent script for "A Midnight Clear" on the book by William Wharton, who had been seriously wounded in the Battle of the Bulge towards the end of WWII. He wrote of an American Intelligence team which came upon a team of young German soldiers, desperate to surrender to the Americans, in order to survive Germany's last offensive. He wrote of fear and suspicion, pain and loss, friendship and hope and a snow-ball fight. And of the agreement to save the lives of the Germans, which went horribly wrong. A haunting, disturbing war movie without much war, looking tenderly at those who go to kill and be killed, and gently painting a truth: There are no real victors; all are wounded by war's inherent, random cruelty. DVD info.: A special slip-case presentation imported from S. Korea, with Dolby 5.1 sound doing justice to Mark Isham's beautiful score, the movie is in the original English, with optional English and Korean subtitles, with the original 107 minutes

Manufacturer: Sony Brand: Columbia Tri Star Color: color

Ken Follett’s best-selling novel is brought to life in a star-studded and critically-acclaimed eight-part miniseries. Emerging from the war-torn shadows of England’s Dark Ages, an idealistic mason, Tom Builder (Rufus Sewell, The Holiday) sets out on a quest of erecting a glorious Cathedral bathed in light. But when that light threatens to illuminate the dark secrets of ambitious Bishop Waleran Bigod (Ian McShane, 2005 Golden Globe Best Actor, TV's Deadwood) and the battling progeny of King Henry, Queen Maud (Alison Pill, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) and King Stephen (Tony Curran, Ondine), they’ll stop at nothing to keep those secrets safe. The epic miniseries event also stars Matthew MacFadyen (Frost/Nixon) as Prior Philip, Hayley Atwell (Love Hate) as the beautiful noblewoman Aliena and Donald Sutherland (TV's Dirty Sexy Money) as Bartholomew. The Pillars of the Earth Episode Summaries Episode 1: “Anarchy” The death of King Henry’s heir ignites a battle between Queen Maud and King Stephen to become the successor to the throne. Monk Philip is enticed by an offer from Father Waleran Bigod; in return for his endorsement of Bigod to the appointment of Bishop, Philip will be elected Prior. Tom Builder travels the countryside in search of work. Episode 2: “Master Builder” When a fire destroys Kingsbridge Church, Tom presents a plan to Prior Philip to construct a glorious new cathedral filled with light. As Philip politics for funds to aid in the church’s construction, he finds himself caught between Bishop Bigod and King Stephen’s supporter, Earl Percy Hamleigh. Episode 3: “Redemption” Prior Philip and Percy’s son William find themselves in a political stalemate as they compete for access to valuable stone. Jack demonstrates amazing artistic prowess as he begins to carve a monument to St. Adolphus and the destroyed Kingsbridge Cathedral. ” Episode 4: “Battlefield” William plans his way towards Earldom and ...

Manufacturer: Shout! Factory / Timeless Media Brand: TIMELESS MEDIA GROUP

Battlefield - Russia: The Eastern Front explores the crucial role played by Russia in defeating the armies of Nazi Germany. Hoping for a repeat of the successful Blitzkrieg that rolled across Western Europe, the Germans envisioned a swift capitulation by Russia. Instead, the Red Army stopped the Nazi advances in the snows of Stalingrad, waging a battle of attrition, in which hundreds of thousands of German soldiers and millions of Russians perished before liberating the city of Berlin. Now for the first time, TMG and NBC Universal bring you these detailed accounts of pivotal battles of World War II. Each episode covers one great battle, featuring portraits of the leaders and commanders, explanations of weapons and tactics, a review of the political and military situation leading up to the battle, troop deployment, and the story of the battle itself. Narrated by Tim Pigot-Smith (V for Vendetta, Quantum of Solace)! Watch rare archival footage from vaults around the world!

Manufacturer: Questar Brand: Questar

Over 8 hours of amazing air combat footage from the WW II archives and firsthand accounts of the greatest air battles the world has ever known. Each program features air combat footage shot at the height of raging dog fights. The surviving Fighter Aces from all sides of the conflict Japan, Germany, Britain, Russia, Canada, Australia and the United States provide vivid and graphic firsthand accounts of what it was like to be a fighter pilot in some of the most daring, life-threatening air battles of WW II. Disc 1: Knights in the Sky: Aerial combat and what it takes to be an ace no fear of dying and eyes in the back of your head.  Defending the Realm:   The Luftwaffe crushes Poland, France, Denmark and Norway, but British Aces save Britain. Red Star Rising   The Soviet Air Force is wiped out by the Luftwaffe but recoversto hold German pilots to a standstill. Disc 2: Tigers over China: The Flying Tigers,  volunteer Americans terrorize Japanese pilots over Chinese skies. Hell in the Pacific:  Outnumbered, Americans turn the tide at Midway. Closing the Ring Marine valor paves the way for aerial assault on Japan. Victory in the Pacific:   Japanese air power weakens as American pilots become deadly accurate. Disc 3:Under All Flags:   Royal Air Force defends skies over England. Big Friend, Little Friend:   American Aces strike deep in the heart of the Third Reich. Struggle for Supremacy   Germans shock Allies when they deploy jet and rocket fighters. Disc 4: Assault on Fortress: Europe  Undermanned, outgunned Luftwaffe is defiant to the end. Fall of the Third Reich Final aerial battles between Soviet and German pilots. Reflections on War:   Pilots of aerial duels recall skills and purpose that elevated them to the ranks of Aces. Disc 5: SILENT WINGS 6,000 young Americans volunteered to fly large unarmed gliders into battle. Only a few returned. Disc 6: LAST FLIGHT TO BERLIN   He was two months old when his father s pla...

Manufacturer: Lionsgate Brand: A&E HOME ENT. Model: 16344107

12/14/10 Third Reich: The Rise (2hr)12/15/10 Third Reich: The Fall (2hr)HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR SYNOPSIS: In HISTORY s two-part, four-hour Special Presentation: THIRD REICH, rare and never-before-seen amateur footage tells the epic story of the Third Reich as it's never been told before: through the eyes of the people who lived it.THIRD REICH: THE RISE A unique perspective on the rise of Nazi Germany and how millions of people were so vulnerable to fascism, told through rare and never-before-seen amateur films shot by the Germans who were there.THIRD REICH: THE FALL How did the Germans experience the Allied victory in WWII? Rarely-and never-before-seen amateur films recount the catastrophic downfall of the Third Reich through the eyes of the people who lived it: the Germans themselves.

Manufacturer: HBO Studios Brand: Warner Brothers Model: 15258648

As the final war between Good and Evil looms two powerful avatars divided by fate share one mission. For Ben Hawkins and Brother Justin, the race is on to find the elusive Henry Scudder--and the fate of the world depends on who finds him first.

Manufacturer: A&E Entertainment Brand: LIONS GATE HOME ENT.

They came of age in a new world amid intoxicating and innovative ideas about human and civil rights, diverse economic systems, and self-government. In a few short years, these men and women would transform themselves into architects of the future through the building of a new nation unlike any that had ever come before. From the roots of the rebellion and the signing of the Declaration of Independence to victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of The United States Constitution, THE REVOLUTION tells the remarkable story of this important era in history. Venturing beyond the conventional list of generals and politicians, HISTORY introduces the full range of individuals who helped shape this great conflict, including some of the war s most influential unsung heroes. Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, THE REVOLUTION breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history.THE REVOLUTION contains 13 hour-long episodes on 4 DVDsDISC 1 (Episodes 1-4): Boston, Bloody Boston / Rebellion to Revolution / Declaring Independence / American CrisisDISC 2 (Episodes 5-7): Path to World War / Forging an Army / Treason & BetrayalDISC 3 (Episodes 8-10): The War Heads South / A Hornet s Nest / The End GameDISC 4 (Episodes 11-13): Becoming a Nation / Road to the Presidency / A President and His Revolution / BonusBONUS FEATURES: History in the Making: The Revolution Behind the Scenes Featurette

Manufacturer: Paramount Brand: PARAMOUNT - UNI DIST CORP Color: color

After the Civil War, a Union Colonel goes to Rio Lobo to take revenge on two traitors.