20th Century Flicks, Bristol

A bawdy, pacey romp in that salacious "Carry On" style we all know so well! Mostel is a slave on the look out for freedom. The scheming slave is never far from a laugh in this fast and furious farce. Mel Brooks couldn't have done better himself. find out more...

A KNIGHT'S TALE (2001)

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William Thatcher is a poor peasant squire, but he finds he has an aptitude for the world of jousting and having successfully passed himself off as a knight he sets about taking the world of the medieval privileged by storm. A Knight's Tale is a completely irreverent take on the swashbuckler movies of old and history in general, but it's a highly entertaining adventure comedy, with a good heart and an endearingly executed lack of originality, while a down on his luck Chaucer is constantly in dang find out more...

BARABBAS (1962)

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One of the most stylish and successful epics to emerge from the Hollywood-on-the-Tiber phase of film history. Quinn plays Barabbas a man literally marked with the blood of Jesus, whose spiritual/physical journey begins at the Crucifixion and, after a period in the sulphur mines, ends in the Roman gladiator arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons. find out more...

BEN HUR (1959)

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One of the most spectacular epics of all time, even by the standards of Hollywood, the famous twenty minute chariot race alone took three months to shoot, and, along the way, Ben is given a helping hand and converted by Jesus. An unmissable slice of movie history. Won Best Picture at 1959 Academy Awards. find out more...

CALIGULA (1979)

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The most expensive porn movie ever made. The totally corrupt Caligula can pursue every whim he wishes and does so, from a combine-harvester cropping the heads of people buried alive to consummating both partners in the marriage of a virginal couple, and much more. Erotic and shocking. find out more...

CENTURION (2010)

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AD 117; a Roman legion marches north to avenge an attack on a Roman fort by the Picts, but they themselves are attacked, slaughtered and their general captured. A rag-tag collection of survivors are trapped behind enemy lines and, pursued by the blood-thirsty Picts, must make the perilous journey back to safety.
We`re in Apocalypto territory here in this home-grown relentless chase movie. find out more...

CLEOPATRA (PART 1) (1963)

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One of history's greatest love affairs acted by two of Hollywood's most famous lovers. A sumptuous extravaganza, in its time the most expensive ever made, with some of the most lavish sets and costumes ever recorded, and, with numerous rewrites, way, way over budget. find out more...

CLEOPATRA (PART 2) (1963)

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The second tape of the 4 hour cut of this lavish Hollywood production, with all the bits the studio took out in order to make it fit your cinema's running times and avoid severe bum ache. DVD contains a bonus features disc. find out more...

CORIOLANUS (1984)

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A warrior and not a politician, Coriolanus found the citizens of Rome turning against him. As he sought to wreak his anger on the city, it was left to his mother to prevent a bloody battle. A compelling study of family, loyalty, war and politics, and an acclaimed production well-served by an experienced cast. Being from the BBC stable it can be relied on as a top notch and faithful version of the play. find out more...

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DEMETRIUS AND THE GLADIATORS (1954)

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The sequel to The Robe continues the story of Demetrius, the Greek slave turned gladiator fighting for his faith against fellow swordsmen, wild beasts, an evil temptress, the infamous Caligula, Messalina and Claudius. Demetrius and the Gladiators has everything one could wish for in a biblical epic and at 96 minutes it won't take up too much of your weekend. find out more...