Donat is perfectly cast as the lovable teacher, in this classic British drama, reminiscing about his career and personal life over the decades, his rise from lowly Latin master to headmaster of a public school and the joys and tragedies which moulded his transformation. The film won a staggering seven Academy Awards. Hugely enjoyable.
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SCROOGE ( A CHRISTMAS CAROL) (1951)
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The best version of the Dickens story by a long way, with Alistair Sim playing cantankerous old git Scrooge. An all star cast also features Michael Hordern, George Cole and Jack Warner. Essential viewing at all times of the year.
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SHANE (1953)
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An archetypal classic Western, since remade countless times, with Alan Ladd superb as the world-weary gunslinger who rides into town and finds himself as the 'good guy' protecting the innocent from powerful malevolent forces. In this case the innocent are squatters determined to fight for their rights against a rancher and his gunmen; in one way this is the evolution of the west from lawlessness to settlement, in another the battle between big and small business. For Shane the options are clear,
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SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER (1977)
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Evil stepmother Zenobia has turned Prince Kassim into a baboon... so Princess Farah, Sinbad and his crew set off on a magical adventure quest, first to find an alchemist (Doctor Who to those of the right generation), who sends them on their way to Hyperboria to an ancient pyramid where Kassim can be cured, but they are secretly being stalked by Zenobia and her coterie. On their voyage Sinbad and his crew encounter a trio of ghouls, a killer wasp, a giant walrus, a troglodyte and a smilodon.
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THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (ERROL FLYNN) (1938)
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One of the truily great adventure movies, the type that Star Wars paid tribute to, and an example of what the large studios could produce. Glorious colour, sumptuos sets, and a brilliantly choreographed climatic sword fight between Flynn and Rathbone.
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THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1973)
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Another spectacular recreation of ancient myth from the visual genius of Ray Harryhausen finds Sinbad battling griffins, centaurs, multi limbed statues and even the prow of his own ship! A hugely entertaining and timeless adventure.
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965)
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Yes, the Hills are still alive with the sound of everyone's favourite musical. Based of the true story of the singing Von Trapp family, and you can sing along with all your favourite things. Won Best Picture at 1965 Academy Awards. A superb film that's not just for nuns!
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