Subgenre Sampler
Family: 1845 Films to Buy & Rent
Under the Mountain (TV Series) (1982)
- Feat. Kirsty Wilkinson, Lance Warren, Roy Leywood
- Disquieting, dark–hued tele adaptation of Maurice Gee's beloved sci–fi fantasy, about a pair of twins with latent psychic powers,…
Condorman (Condor Man) (1981)
- Dir. Charles Jarrott
Feat. Michael Crawford, Oliver Reed, Barbara Carrera
- An odd, but likeable superhero–spy yarn from Disney, in which a cartoonist (Crawford) turns himself into a living version of one of his own…
Danger Mouse (TV Series) (1981-1987)
- Dir. Brian Cosgrove
- Classic 1980s British cartoon series set around the wild and quirky adventures of super secret agent Danger Mouse and his sidekick Penfold, emerging…
Fox and the Hound (1981)
- Dir. Ted Berman, Richard Rich
- Pleasurable Disney fable tells the story of a wily hunting dog and a parentless fox, traditional enemies who forge an unlikely bond, but must decide…
Great Muppet Caper, The (1981)
- Dir. Jim Henson
Feat. Jim Henson, Frank Oz
- Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo become amateur sleuths when Miss Piggy is framed for a jewel heist. MUPPET MOVIE sequel is at least as good as the first.
Greatest American Hero, The (TV Series) (1981)
- Feat. William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca…
- A reluctant superhero if ever there was one, William Katt is engaging in this spoof sitcom as the toussle–haired school–teacher who is…
Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981)
- Dir. Alexander Stitt
Feat. Peter Ustinov, Keith Michell, Arthur Dignam
- Lively animated version of the Beowulf legend, but this time told from the perspective of the monster.
Indiana Jones DVD Collection (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (1981-2008)
- Dir. Steven Spielberg
Feat. Harrison Ford
- Remastered collection of the iconic 'Indiana Jones' films, including hours of special features only available with these sets.
Man from Snowy River , The (1981)
- Dir. George Miller
Feat. Kirk Douglas, Jack Thompson
- Sterling entertainment in the old fashioned sense, this Western has both spectacle and a big–hearted story of a man who must prove himself to…
Night Crossing (1981)
- Dir. Delbert Mann
Feat. John Hurt, Jane Alexander, Beau Bridges…
- A gripping account of the true attempt by two East German families to flee to the West in 1979 using a home–made hot air balloon. Cast all lend…