During World War I, in German East Africa, a gin-guzzling riverboat captain and a prim female missionary team up to destroy a German gunboat for the British.
In Steamboat Bill, Jr., a young man named William 'Bill' Canfield Jr. returns home to reunite with his father, owner and captain of the Steamboat Bill, Jr. Unfortunately, Bill's father disapproves of his son's modern ways and tries to get him to conform to the old-fashioned lifestyle of a steamboat captain. Amidst a series of comedic mishaps and a dramatic storm, Bill must prove himself worthy of his father's respect and also save the steamboat from disaster.
A seafarer is captured and sentenced to 5 years in jail. He returns home to find his wife and child dead due to famine. Blinded by bitterness, he plans revenge on the village that failed him.
Marie-Jo is a woman caught between her husband and her lover, and must navigate the consequences of her actions. As her relationships intertwine, the choices she makes have far-reaching effects on her family and herself.
Mark Twain Tonight! is a filmed play that showcases Mark Twain's humorous monologues and storytelling. The performance covers various aspects of Twain's life and works, including his experiences as a novelist, newspaper-man, and boat pilot on the Mississippi River. The monologue touches on topics such as slavery, religion, hypocrisy, and humorously explores the themes of exaggeration and satire. The show also incorporates Twain's personal anecdotes, historic figures, and ghost stories, creating an entertaining and insightful experience.
Promotional documentary filmed at the London East End Docklands area and River Thames for the filming of the opening boat chase for The World Is Not Enough (1999).
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