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Subgenre Sampler

 
Antony and CleopatraAntony and Cleopatra (1981)
Dir. Jonathan Miller
Feat. Jane Lapotaire, Colin Blakely, Ian Charleson
Part of the BBC's excellent series of Shakespeare productions, filmed in a 'theatrical' TV environment utilising the best of English acting talent.
ArthurArthur (1981)
Dir. Steve Gordon
Feat. Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli
Dudley, as likeable millionaire drunk, falls in love with Liza.
Atlantic City, USAAtlantic City, USA (1981) Recommended
Dir. Louis Malle
Feat. Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon
An ageing petty crook finds a new self–respect with a struggling casino worker. Subtly drawn yet satisfying character study, expertly played by…
Aviator's Wife, TheAviator's Wife, The (La femme de l'aviateur) (1981)
Dir. Eric Rohmer
Feat. Philippe Marlaud, Marie Riviere
A young student is devastated when he finds that his girlfriend is cheating on him. In order to find out why she did it, he decides to spy on her and…
Bad BloodBad Blood (1981) Recommended
Dir. Mike Newell
Feat. Jack Thompson, Carol Burns, Denis Lill
A gripping drama based on the factual account of Stan Graham, who in 1941 murdered four policemen and sparked one of the greatest manhunts in New…
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…
Bergerac (TV Series)Bergerac (TV Series) (1981)
Feat. John Nettles, Terence Alexander
Classic of its kind. Roguish Bergerac races around Jersey trying to thwart jewel thieves, terrorists, murderers and general no gooders. Great fun,…
Beyond, TheBeyond, The (E tu vivrai nel terrore - L'aldilà) (1981) Aro Favourite
Dir. Lucio Fulci
Feat. Catriona MacColl, David Warbeck
This eerie celluloid nightmare from Italian gore–meister Fulci can be fully appreciated in this uncut version, restoring its succession…
BillBill (1981) Recommended
Dir. Anthony Page
Feat. Mickey Rooney, Dennis Quaid
Top–end telemovie with Mickey Rooney as a mentally retarded man struggling to find his place in the world after spending much of his life…
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.

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