Brenda Blethyn
1) London River
Publisher
Cinema Libre Studio
Language
English
Formats
Description
A concerned mother from Guernsey travels to London in the immediate aftermath of the July 7, 2005 terrorist bombings after failing to hear from her daughter who lived in that area. Disturbed by the confusion of the metropolis and being surrounded by the predominantly-Muslim neighborhood, she crosses paths with Ousmane, a West African who has come from France to find his missing son, and learns that her own daughter was converting to Islam. Although...
Publisher
Ambrose Video
Pub. Date
1984.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (213 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. As Henry's marriage to Margaret cedes the last of his father's French gains, the presence of a weak king encourages dissent. Feuds rage between Gloucester and Beaufort...
Publisher
Ambrose Video
Pub. Date
1984.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (187 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. As the nation mourns the death of King Henry V, news reaches England of military setbacks in France. After the release of their General, Lord Talbot, the English reclaim...
Publisher
Ambrose Video
Pub. Date
1984.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (211 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. When defeat at St Albans forces Henry to cede succession to the House of York, an infuriated Queen Margaret fights on, determined her son will be the next king. But...
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Based on the true story of two brothers, Norman and Paul Maclean, growing up in Montana. While Paul rebels against the stern nature of the boys' father Rev. Maclean, Norman pursues his dream of becoming a writer. However, despite the brothers' differences they are ultimately bonded by their mutual love of fly-fishing.
Publisher
Artisan Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD)(118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
One of America's greatest performers, Bobby Darin lived a rags-to-riches life. He worked his way from shady nightclubs to his dream destination, the Copacabana, where he wowed the crowds with his songs. He was a marvel at singing, songwriting and performing - stealing the hearts of fans everywhere despite the suffering in his own heart.
Publisher
Focus Features
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The inspirational and triumphant story of a man who defies great odds and takes on a monumental challenge. This heartwarming tale of determination is an uplifting and humorous film.
8) Vera: Set 8
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (DVD) (357 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As disheveled and indomitable as ever, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her tightly knit team of Northumberland police through four more daunting cases. No one seems to know anything about the police officer whose body turns up in a slaughterhouse incinerator, the woman killed in a car crash meant to look like an accident, the suburban neighbor found dead in her back garden, and the teenager whose body floats to the surface of a reservoir. How will Vera break...
9) Atonement
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When a young girl cathces her sister in a passionate embrace with a childhood friend, her jealousy drives her to tell a lie that will irrevocably change the course of all their lives forever.
10) Little voice
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (97 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Language
English
Description
Painfully shy "Little Voice" can only express herself by singing in the voices of others, but once her mother's sleazy boyfriend (Caine) overhears her incredible voice, he'll do anything to drag the recluse into the spotlight and make her a star.
11) Saving Grace
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A widow discovers after her husband's suicide that he has mortgaged everything they own and the banks are ready to foreclose. She teams up with her gardener and grows marijuana plants in her greenhouse to make money.
12) Christmas angel
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Eddie and Stewart's mother is struck by a car just before Christmas, her life hangs in the balance. As Eddie fights against time, he must produce a miracle. But even with some help from above, can he save her?
13) Saving Grace
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A recent widow joins with the caretaker of her estate on the Cornish coast to use her green thumb for fun and profit. All goes well until the business starts booming.
14) Vera: Set 7
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 372 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope and her assistant Detective Sergeant Aiden Healy work to solve four more perplexing cases, set in rural Northumberland.
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Widescreen version (1.85:first).
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In the steamy equatorial jungles of 1930's Sarawak, a beautiful tribeswoman becomes both lover and language tutor to a young English diplomat. But the lovers are forced to separate for defying duty and tradition, and when the young man returns a year later with his new bride, passion reignites as secrets surface that are as deep and dark as the jungles of Borneo.
16) Secrets & lies
Series
Criterion collection volume 1070
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Director-approved special edition.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (142 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (folded : color illustrations ; 18 cm)
Language
English
Description
When Hortense begins the search for her birth mother as an adult, the revelation that a lonely white factory worker gave up a black baby for adoption sends shock waves through the family.
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003, 1997
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When a five-year-old boy aids in the birth of a family friend's baby girl, he vows to marry her when she grows up. Twenty-five years later, they find each other and the comedy ensues.
18) Atonement
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
DVD. 1 videodisc (ca. 123 min.) sd., col. 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When a young girl catches her sister in a passionate embrace with a childhood friend, her jealousy drives her to tell a lie that will irrevocably change the course of all their lives forever. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards. Bonus material included.
19) Vera: Set 5
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 371 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her trusted right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.