Laurence Olivier
1) War requiem
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 92 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
British cinema's enfant terrible teams with his muse Tilda Swinton and Laurence Olivier, for a spectacular and moving interpretation of composer Benjamin Britten's 1961 orchestral masterpiece.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 162 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Anton Chekhov's classic play about the lives of three sisters living in a remote Russian village is given the all-star treatment by director and star Laurence Olivier.
3) Lost empires
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2011, c1986
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 410 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based on the novel by J.B. Priestley, Lost Empires stars Oscar winner Colin Firth as a young man coming of age on the eve of World War I. Brimming with romance, drama, and brilliant performances, Lost Empires is a haunting saga set during a tumultuous time. Outstanding cast also includes Oscar-winner Laurence Olivier and John Castle. Sumptuous production was nominated for six BAFTAs, including best costumes, best design, and best makeup.
4) Richard III
Series
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2013, c1955
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 158 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Richard, Duke of Gloucester through a set of murderous machinations, steals the crown from his brother Edward.
5) The bounty
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
William Bligh, a real-life sea captain who, in 1787, steered The Bounty on a 27,000-mile voyage into danger, chaos and madness. After 31 days of battling severe sea squalls and Bligh's ever-increasing cruelty, the weary crew is relieved to finally land on a remote island. But soon their tyrannical captain wants to sail again, and the desperate men turn to first mate Fletcher Christian to help them take the ship back, or die trying.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Language
English
Description
The ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on Earth.
7) Hamlet
Series
Criterion collection volume 82
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (157 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (1 folded sheet (6 pages) ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
The classic version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his father's murderer.