John Gielgud
2) Richard II
Series
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (157 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play entitled Richard II.
4) Caligula
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1 videodisc (156 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
" ... Caligula, the epic story of Rome's mad Emperor. All the details of his cruel, bizarre reign are revealed right here: His marriage to Rome's most infamous prostitute, his fiendishly inventive means of disposing those who would oppose him, and more"--Container.
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1 videodisc (approximately 71 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Alice, an enigmatic young girl, wanders through a Victorian landscape populated by the most bizarre and astonishing characters. Alice gently questions each one in turn, subtly mocking their middle-class English values.
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1 videodisc (156 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, a Vatican official, who, under threat of death from the Gestapo, saved prisoners of war and others from the German forces occupying Rome during World War II.
Father Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official who has been hiding downed Allied pilots and other enemies of the Nazi party. However, because of his high status, the Nazis cannot arrest him.
A courageous priest, Hugh O'Flaherty, helps allied...
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1 videodisc (131 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A satirical re-telling of tragic events during the Crimean War. "British Captain Nolan is a devoted officer disgusted with his commander, Lord Cardigan. Lord Raglan is a foolish officer with misguided war strategies and a fading memory. Together, they are sent to Turkey in response to a Russian invasion. Driven by arrogance and ineptitude, they send hundreds of cavalry to certain death ..."--Container.
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4 videodiscs (approximately 415 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles a half century of British upper-class life through the eyes of Nicholas Jenkins, from the 1920s to the 1960s. See how friendship, adultery, ambition, and failure play out in London's social, political, and artistic scenes.
12) Becket
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1 videodisc (approximately 150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Henry II surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted confidant Thomas Becket as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom?
13) Aces high
Physical Desc
1 video disc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A naive young officer straight from school arrives on the Western front to fight the air war against the Germans. However, the life expectancy of green pilots is not very good.
14) Arthur
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Arthur Bach is very, very rich, and he's next in line for a 750 million dollar inheritance. He stands to lose his inheritance -- and a life in the lush style to which he is accustomed -- if he doesn't marry the most boring blonde on Long Island within thirty days. Unfortunately, Arthur has just discovered the girl of his dreams.
15) Richard III
Series
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle...