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In 2001: A Space Odyssey, a spacecraft is sent to Jupiter to investigate a mysterious artifact found buried beneath the Lunar surface. Manned by two men and the supercomputer HAL 9000, the mission uncovers secrets about human evolution and the nature of the universe.
Sam Casey is an agent for INTERSECT, a government think-tank and operations center specializing in secret missions. While on a diving assignment, Sam was affected by the radiation from an underwater explosion. The radiation rendered him invisible, but INTERSECT devised a way to control his invisibility, by fitting him with a computerized watch that kept him visible. He could, however, shut it off, and become invisible again, for short periods of time. If he did this for more than 15 minutes in any 24 hour period he would die. This ability to become invisible made him a very effective agent.
Gorgo is a movie about a giant prehistoric creature that is captured and brought to London to be displayed as a spectacle. However, when the creature's mother comes looking for her baby, chaos ensues as the monsters wreak havoc on the city. It is up to a group of scientists and the Royal Navy to try and stop the rampage before it destroys everything in its path.
A couple moves into an old dark house and soon discovers that it is haunted by demonic creatures. As they become trapped in the house, they must find a way to escape and survive the evil that lurks within.
Busting (1974) is an action-packed comedy crime film set in Los Angeles. The story follows two vice squad detectives who embark on a risky mission to take down a powerful crime boss. Along the way, they find themselves caught in shootouts, stakeouts, and high-speed chases, all while dealing with the city's corruption and their own personal demons.
A ventriloquist is given a devilish puppet that can come to life and control his mind. The puppet's supernatural powers lead to a series of terrifying events as it begins to manipulate and torment its owner. As the ventriloquist's life spirals out of control, he must find a way to break free from the doll's control before it's too late.
The film is based on the actual events of the Portland Spy Ring trial in the U.K. A disgruntled Navy Clerk is transferred to a secret research establishment and is subsequently black-mailed/paid by Czech intelligence to procure secrets for them. He seduces the secretary who controls the most secret documents, and they enjoy the fruits of their treachery until the British authorities begin to close in on them.
Retrospective documentary on the making of Gorgo (1961).
Young couple Mark and Jane are forced to thrash out marital problems in a borrowed room in Jane’s parents’ tiny house. Meanwhile, Jane’s cousin, Jim - back from the war in Korea - and Mark’s involvement in left-wing politics place further strain on the relationship. Can grandfather help?
Devils of Darkness is a horror movie set in a town with a dark secret. The story revolves around a vampire cult and their sinister activities. The plot follows a group of individuals as they uncover the town's secrets and try to stop the cult. With elements of satanism, supernatural powers, and black magic, the movie offers a thrilling and suspenseful experience.
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
When a young boy finds a yellow balloon, he becomes entangled with a criminal who uses him to commit thefts. As the boy navigates the dangers of London, he must navigate his own moral choices and confront the consequences of his actions.
The ex-girlfriend of a German fugitive hides with the captain and crew of a ship on the Rhine.
The British inmates of a POW camp think they have an informer among them after several escape attempts fail. One of the prisoners constructs a dummy which they christen "Albert" and use at roll call in order to foil the German guards.
Riding with Death (1976) is a gripping action-packed TV movie adapted from the novel by H.G. Wells. It follows the thrilling story of a CB radio operator who becomes invisible and gains superhuman powers after being exposed to radiation from an explosion. With his newfound abilities, he teams up with a helicopter pilot to take on an evil scientist and his henchmen in a stock car race. Will they be able to stop the scientist's diabolical plans and save the day?
After returning home to a rugged island near Nova Scotia, Joanna, daughter of the local bigwig, struggles to choose between three eligible bachelors -- the rebel, the steadfast friend and the poetry-quoting newcomer. As the local lobster supply dwindles due to overfishing, the island's inhabitants encounter economic difficulties.
During World War II, a British bomber crew faces personal and professional challenges as they prepare for a dangerous mission. The story also explores romantic rivalries and the impact of war on the crew and their loved ones.
When Scotland Yard finds themselves up against a brick wall in tracking down a vicious gang of thieves and bank robbers, they call in Layton, a loner from MI5 to work his way into the gang and help bring them down.
A tourist travelling through Morocco discovers an ancient curse and must choose between light and dark.
William Sylvester
William Sylvester (January 31, 1922 – January 25, 1995) was an American TV and film actor. His most famous film credit was Dr. Heywood Floyd in Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey (1968). Born in Oakland, California and married at one time to the British actress Veronica Hurst, he moved to England after the Second World War and became a staple of British B films at a time when American and Canadian actors were much in demand in order to give indigenous films some appeal in the US. As a result, he gained top billing in one of his very first films, House of Blackmail (1953), directed by the veteran filmmaker Maurice Elvey, for whom he also made What Every Woman Wants the following year. He also starred in such minor films as The Stranger Came Home (1954, for Hammer), Dublin Nightmare (1958), Offbeat (1960), Information Received (1961), Incident at Midnight, Ring of Spies and Blind Corner (all 1963). There were also lead roles in four British horror films: Gorgo (1960), Devil Doll (1963), Devils of Darkness (1964) and The Hand of Night (1966). Among his many TV credits were a 1959 BBC version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (playing Mark Antony), The Saint, The Baron, The High Chaparral, Harry O and The Six Million Dollar Man. His later films included You Only Live Twice (1967) and, back in the USA after his prominent role for Kubrick, Busting (1973), The Hindenburg (1975) and Heaven Can Wait (1978). He died in Sacramento, California in 1995, aged 72.
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