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Ian Holm

About: At age 7, Ian Holm attended a performance of "Les Miserables" starring the legendary Charles Laughton, and he decided what he wanted to do with his life. Sixteen years later, the diminutive actor made his stage debut as a sword carrier in "Othello."Born Sept. 12, 1931, in Goodmayes, England, Holm joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1954, turning in numerous award-winning performances during his 10 years there. In 1968, he made his first film appearance of note in Peter Hall's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Despite steady work in film and TV over the next decade, it wasn't until his Oscar-nominated performance in 1981's Chariots of Fire that Holm finally achieved star status.Over the years, Holm has continued to deliver nuanced performances in films such as Brazil (1985), The Madness of King George, The Sweet Hereafter, two Lord of the Rings movies and The Aviator (2004).

The Emperor's New Clothes

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2002

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About: In this whimsical tale based on Simon Leys's novel The Death of Napoleon, the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte (Ian Holm) trades places with a look-alike -- a common drunk -- and makes his way back to Paris in disguise, intent on reclaiming his throne. During his travels, he discovers that France has changed in many humorous ways -- and finds love with a melon-selling widow named Pumpkin (Iben Hjejlie).
URL: The Emperor's New Clothes

Henry V

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1989

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About: Kenneth Branagh received Oscar nods for both directing and starring in Shakespeare's homage to the English king who united France and England. Bold, realistic battle scenes and impassioned speeches that uncover the treachery of the king's advisors and unite a heavily outnumbered army ("we happy few…") keep even the iambic-pentameter-phobic engrossed. Watch for Emma Thompson's funny and sweet-natured turn as the French princess.
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O' Jerusalem

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2006

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About: Two American friends -- Bobby (JJ Feild), a Jew, and Saïd (Saïd Taghmaoui), an Arab -- find themselves at the center of a historic struggle as the creation of Israel sparks an all-out battle between Arabs, Jews and Brits, all fighting for control of the Holy Land. Against the backdrop of one of history's bloodiest conflicts, Saïd and Bobby are torn between their allegiance to their people and their loyalty to each other.
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A Life Less Ordinary

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1997

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About: Determined to live "a life less ordinary," Robert (Ewan McGregor), a down-and-out janitor, kidnaps narcissistic heiress Celine (Cameron Diaz) in hopes of pulling in a big ransom. Unfortunately for Robert, Celine embraces her life as a captive and enjoys Robert's bungling attempt at retrieving a payoff. Add two angels (Delroy Lindo and Holly Hunter) who try to make Robert and Celine fall in love, and the situation becomes extraordinary.
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Dance with a Stranger

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1985

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About: Mike Newell directs this gritty thriller, based on a true story, about the last woman to be executed in England -- brothel hostess and former prostitute Ruth Ellis (Miranda Richardson). When she meets the wealthy and enigmatic David Blakely (Rupert Everett), a poisonous romance leads to a life not of happiness, but one of violence and despair. A public house becomes the scene of Ellis's brutal crime, which is punished by hanging.

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Shergar: Discover the Heart of a Champion

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1999

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About: When a young stable boy runs away from reform school, he befriends another fugitive, Shergar, a champion racehorse kidnapped by the Irish Republican Army for ransom but now on the loose. Can the lad elude the abductors and rescue the horse? Based loosely on the unsolved real-life kidnapping of Ireland's most decorated thoroughbred, this adventure drama stars Mickey Rourke, Tim Walsh, David Warner and Ian Holm.
URL: Shergar: Discover the Heart of a Champion

Lord of War

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2005

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About: Lately, Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) has had some misgivings about his day job. As the world's leading arms dealer, he's embraced the glamorous profession so soundly that it's hard to let it go. The thing is, if he wants to dodge the cunning Interpol agent (Ethan Hawke) on his trail, he'll have to let go. Writer-director Andrew Niccol helms this taut action-thriller co-starring Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan and Donald Sutherland.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2003

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About: The third of the trilogy. As the shadow of Mordor grows, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) is revealed as the hidden heir to the ancient kings. As he, Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces, Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) bring the One Ring ever closer to the heart of the dark lord's realm. Director Peter Jackson's epic won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
URL: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2001

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About: From the idyllic shire of the Hobbits to the smoking chasms of Mordor, director Peter Jackson has created a world that surpasses the expectations of J.R.R. Tolkien purists as Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) embarks on his epic quest for the one true ring. The movie -- which nabbed 13 Oscar nominations -- is wonderfully cast with actors such as Ian McKellen (Gandalf) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), and stays beautifully true to the book.
URL: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2003

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About: Accompanied by the duplicitous Gollum (Andy Serkis), hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) continue their mission to obliterate the One Ring of power in the final chapter of director Peter Jackson's epic trilogy. Meanwhile, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) must confront his destiny and lead the fight that will determine Middle Earth's future. This fantasy tale for the ages bagged 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
URL: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2001

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About: From the idyllic shire of the Hobbits to the smoking chasms of Mordor, director Peter Jackson follows Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) as he embarks on his epic quest. The movie -- which nabbed 13 Oscar nods -- boasts an outstanding cast, including Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen. This extended version includes unseen footage.
URL: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1984

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About: Tarzan (Christopher Lambert), the seventh Earl of Greystoke, is raised by apes after he's lost in the African jungle. An explorer discovers the adult Tarzan, reacquaints him with the English language and his rightful place in the British aristocracy, and introduces him to his beautiful assistant (Andie MacDowell). But Tarzan's encounters with civilization are fraught with difficulty as his allegiance shifts between his animal and human families.
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Joe Gould's Secret

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About: According to film critic Roger Ebert, Joe Gould's Secret "makes American Beauty pale by comparison." Stanley Tucci directs and stars in this lovingly crafted film about New York literary circles in the 1930s and '40s, slowly unraveling a secret that might belong to someone other than the titular homeless man. Ian Holm is masterful as the half-lunatic, half-oracle Gould.
URL: Joe Gould's Secret

Robin and Marian

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1976

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About: Whatever became of Robin Hood after his famed tale of good deeds ended? Now you can find out, in this sequel that takes place years after Robin and his merry men bested the Sheriff of Nottingham. After following Richard the Lionhearted to the crusades, Robin (Sean Connery) returns to Sherwood Forest to find things drastically changed. Audrey Hepburn plays the stalwart Marian … who's joined a nunnery!
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1994

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About: Rejected by society, a creature (Robert De Niro) comprised of criminals' corpses and the brilliant brain of Dr. M. Waldman (John Cleese) plots revenge against his creator: the death-obsessed Dr. Viktor Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh). Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn and Ian Holm also star in Branagh's Oscar-nominated (Best Makeup), ambitious adaptation of this classic horror story set in the early 19th century.
URL: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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