Tired of his demoralizing life, a washed-up boxer in California tries to make a comeback, while battling with alcoholism and personal demons.
Eden and After is a 1970 film that explores themes of surrealism, allegory, and nihilism. Set in a desert landscape, the movie delves into the lives of a group of young people who engage in surreal and violent activities. The film also incorporates elements of eroticism and explores the concept of death. It takes place in a coffee-bar where the characters delve into their own fantasies and encounter various forms of torture and violence. The plot of the movie is filled with unexpected twists and turns, making it a compelling watch for fans of avant-garde cinema.
Beat Girl is a drama film set in 1960s London. It follows the story of a young woman who defies societal norms and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. With themes of rebellion, music, and coming-of-age, Beat Girl explores the challenges faced by the protagonist as she navigates a world of jazz, strip clubs, and street racing.
In Your Hands is a drama film that follows the story of a woman who finds herself in prison and pregnant. As she navigates the challenges of her situation, including an unplanned pregnancy and a nervous breakdown, she forms a forbidden love with a prison guard. The film explores themes of motherhood, love, and the complexities of life behind bars.
A boxer and war-time Telephone Engineer (Lee Patterson) is lured into a murder cover-up plot by a scheming woman ( Faith Domergue).
In this crime melodrama, a Swiss woman finds herself unwittingly involved in a plot to steal from her employer, a London diamond merchant. Her boyfriend is behind the scheme. First he sends two accomplices disguised as German jewelers to see the boss. He is not fooled by their ruse and is killed while the woman is knocked unconscious. She awakens with amnesia and begins aimlessly wandering the London streets. Thinking that his girl has squealed to the police, her boy friend begins scouring the town to find her. Meanwhile, she is taken in by a boxer who returns to the ring to win the money needed to get her out of the country. Trouble ensues when her lover finally finds her after the match and begins beating on the exhausted fighter.
Howard Phillips, a vicar who's new in the town of Bellington, wants to reach out to youth. The previous vicar's daughter, Hester Peters, who fears being a spinster, wants to be his wife. He tells her he's not interested. When he confronts a tough kid about something the youth has done, the lad sets out to frame the vicar. Hester, who's walked in on the confrontation, backs the youth's story. The town sides with her and the lad, turning against Phillips. He has a crisis of faith. What options does he have; can no one help him, his reputation, or his calling?
Ever-changing life in a busy modern metropolis brings both ecstasy and sorrow: One night, 24-year-old A Rong by chance helps A Min, a beautiful woman, defending her from group of harassers on the street. A Rong takes A Min sleep in his house, while he himself goes to a friend's house to sleep on the sofa. The next morning, A Rong arrives home to find A Min gone; he does everything he can to find her and ask her to marry him.
A young bank teller falls for the seductive businesswoman, and moves into an apartment across the street to spy on her. His infatuation sends him into a bizarre world of obsession where things are not always what they seem.
Sunshine in Soho is a short documentary film that provides a glimpse into the vibrant and lively atmosphere of London in 1956. Through a series of captivating scenes, the film showcases the diverse people, bustling streets, and iconic landmarks of the city. It offers a nostalgic and insightful reflection on life in London during this period.
Part of the Look at Life Rank series reels. A look at the SOHO bohemian coffee bars of London in the 1950s.
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