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World Cup, TheWorld Cup, The (A Captain's Tale) (1982)
Dir. Tom Clegg
Feat. Dennis Waterman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tim Healy
Intriguing true–story of how a minor–league English soccer–team from West Auckland (not New Zealand) got all the way to the first…
Yes, GiorgioYes, Giorgio (1982)
Dir. Franklin J. Schaffner
Feat. Luciano Pavarotti, Kathryn Harrold
Enjoyable romance has Pavarotti as an Opera singer (what else?) who loses his voice but finds love with throat specialist Harrold.
AmericanaAmericana (1981)
Dir. David Carradine
Feat. David Carradine, Barbara Hershey, Michael Greene
Oddball tale of America in which a Vietnam vet becomes involved in the reconstruction of a smalltown merry–go–round. David Carradine's…
Angel of VengeanceAngel of Vengeance (Ms.45) (1981) Recommended
Dir. Abel Ferrara
Feat. Zoƫ Tamerlis, Jack Thibeau
Surreal drama about a deaf–mute who seeks revenge after two sexual assaults. Taut and disturbing, with minimal dialogue, it has the distinction…
Being DifferentBeing Different (1981) Recommended
Dir. Harry Rasky
Feat. Billy Barty, Sandra Elaine Allen, Jo-Ann Cantilla
Siamese–twin cowboys, a bearded lady, the world's tallest woman and a living 'elephant man' are among those that come upfront for this well…
Billy Connolly - Bites Yer BumBilly Connolly - Bites Yer Bum (1981)
Feat. Billy Connolly
Selected highlights from the end of Connelly's 1980–1981 tour, live at the Apollo Victoria, London. The Scots comedian is in fine lunatic form.
Blood WeddingBlood Wedding (1981)
Dir. Carlos Saura
Feat. Antonio Gades
The first of Saura's hot–blooded flamenco dance films captures the preparation and performance a tragic ballet by choreographer/actor Antonio…
Choix Des Armes, LeChoix Des Armes, Le (Choice of Arms) (1981)
Dir. Alain Corneau
Feat. Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve, Gerard Depardieu
Two disparate ex–convicts face difficulties settling into normal society. Boasts France's greatest acting talents.
Hand, TheHand, The (1981)
Dir. Oliver Stone
Feat. Michael Caine
Michael Caine stars in this early Oliver Stone mess (still suffering from shell–shock?) as a cartoonist whose severed hand goes about murdering…
Heavy MetalHeavy Metal (1981)
Dir. Gerald Potterton
Based on stories from the 70s sci–fi/fantasy mag, this replicates the stylish artwork, sleazy thrills and quirky storylines, with the added…

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