Kirk Douglas
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Film legend Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens, his wife of nearly sixty-three years, look back on a lifetime filled with drama both on and off the screen. Sharing priceless correspondence with each other as well as the celebrities and world leaders they called friends, Kirk and Anne is a candid portrayal of the pleasures and pitfalls of a Hollywood life lived in the public eye. Compiled from Anne's private archive of letters and photographs, this is an...
6) Ulysses
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This lush adaptation of Homer's grand epic "The Odyssey" stars Kirk Douglas as the hero Ulysses. After victory in the Trojan War, Ulysses embarks on a ten-year journey back to his kingdom. But before he can reunite with his beloved wife (Silvana Mangano), he must defeat the brutal Cyclops, escape the spell of Circe who turns his crew into swine, and outwit the Sirens who lure sailors to their death. Peril is everywhere -- even at home, where the arrogant...
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
The French General Staff, safely behind the lines, sends orders for what amounts to a suicide mission. To cover up their fatal blunder, three soldiers are arrested and made scapegoats. Captures the spirit of Humphrey Cobb's novel in presenting a harsh attack on the futility of war in general and World War I in particular. A blistering indictment of military politics.
9) The villain
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
A funny screwball gunslinger comedy with Kirk Douglas as the ne'er-do-well highwayman, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Handsome Stranger and Ann-Margret as the lusty Miss Charming Jones.
10) The big trees
Publisher
Digiview Proeuctions
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Douglas is at his brash and charming best as a rowdy, brawling lumberjack who abandons his roguish ways and some rather unscrupulous business practices when he falls in love with a beautiful young Quaker woman.
11) Rock Hudson
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Five of Rock Hudson's most impressive films.
12) The Vikings
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
The saga of the loves and lusts of the fierce Norse raiders who pillaged Britain over a thousand years ago.
13) Lust for life
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Kirk Douglas gives a fierce portrayal as the artist torn between the joyous inspiration of his genius and the dark desperation of his tormented mind.
14) The war wagon
Series
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Taw Jackson is a rancher who is dead set on capturing an iron-clad stagecoach belonging to cattle baron West Catlin, the man who stole his fortune and good name years before. To pull off the heist, Jackson puts together a crew that includes an old character, a half-civilized Indian, a young drunk, and a cocky gunfighter. Includes production notes and original theatrical trailer.
15) The vikings
Series
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Two viking brothers are drawn into a bloody duel by their desire for a beautiful princess.
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003], c2002
Language
English
Description
Alex is trying to deal with a midlife crisis, while feeling caught in the middle of his familial obligations. While successful, Alex sometimes feels as if he's under the shadow of his father, Mitchell, a successful attorney. Mitchell has recently survived a stroke, and Alex and Mitchell want to mend their relationship while there's still time.
18) In harm's way
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Epic treatment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the attack on the naval base.
Publisher
Blue Underground, Inc
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
When an electrical storm transports the nuclear-powered U.S.S. Nimitz back in time, hours before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the crew must decide between allowing the attack to take place and preventing it, which would forever change history.
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003], c1954
Language
English
Description
A trouble-shooting 19th century seaman is trying to discover why so many whaling ships have been disappearing of late. Teaming with a scientist and a diver, they set sail to investigate. They are promptly captured by the megalomaniac Captain Nemo, who skippers a lavish, scientifically advanced submarine.