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Why I purchased a region free DVD player, Part 1
The Ultimate Hammer Collection (21 Disc Box Set)The Ultimate Hammer Collection (21 Disc Box Set)
Buy new: £34.98 / Used from: £31.59
Hammer film smorgasbord. 21 disc box set at approx. $80.00 - do the math, grab this bargain.
Hammer Horror - The Early ClassicsHammer Horror - The Early Classics by Hammer Horror
Buy used from: £49.00
More Hammer goodies.
Midnight Lace [1960]Midnight Lace [1960]
Buy new: £6.97
Why this Doris Day movie is unavailable to US fans is a mystery to me. What a shame.
The Heroes Of Telemark [1965]The Heroes Of Telemark [1965]
Buy new: £12.99
Excellent WWII movie available in US, but from reading the reviews is worse than a VHS transfer. This Carlton release is digitally remastered & contains over an hour of additional material.
Mister Jerico [1969]Mister Jerico [1969]
Buy new: £9.79
1969 TV movie starring Patrick Macnee & Connie Stevens is a real treat for fans of The Avengers such as myself. Directed by Sidney Hayers. Not available in US.
Man In A Suitcase - The Complete Series (8 Disc Box Set) [1967]Man In A Suitcase - The Complete Series (8 Disc Box Set) [1967]
Buy used from: £69.99
This UK TV series ran from 1967-68 starring Richard Bradford as McGill, a former U.S. intelligence agent based in London. O/P in US, this 8 disc set has been digitally restored & contains xtras.
The Ultimate Carry On CollectionThe Ultimate Carry On Collection
Buy used from: £79.99
29 original films and one compilation film were made between 1958 and 1978 at Pinewood Studios. The Carry On collection available in US only contains 7 discs and retails for $70.00!!
Twisted Nerve [1968]Twisted Nerve [1968]
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £5.00
This Hayley Mills/Boulting Bros. thriller is o/p on VHS & not available to US market. This Studio Canal release has been wonderfully transferred in 1.33:1 aspect ratio.
10 Rillington Place (Special Edition) [1970]10 Rillington Place (Special Edition) [1970]
Buy new: £7.58 / Used from: £4.87
Doctor Crippen [1962]Doctor Crippen [1962]
Buy new: £4.98
Tomorrow At Ten [1962]Tomorrow At Ten [1962]
Buy new: £7.98
1964 british crime drama starring Robert Shaw is unavailable in US on either format.
The League Of Gentlemen - Special Edition [1960]The League Of Gentlemen - Special Edition [1960]
Buy new: £6.98
Terry-Thomas Collection - Comic IconsTerry-Thomas Collection - Comic Icons
Buy new: £17.98
This wonderful collection includes Make Mine Mink, Brothers In Law, The Naked Truth, Too Many Crooks & School For Scoundrels.
Comedy ClassicsComedy Classics
Buy new: £19.97
A Dandy In Aspic [1968]A Dandy In Aspic [1968]
Buy new: £3.97
1968 British spy drama starring Laurence Harvey & Mia Farrow is o/p on VHS in US. Marvelous transfer in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Music by Quincy Jones.
The Black WindmillThe Black Windmill
Buy new: £6.97 / Used from: £4.25
Michael Caine thriller from 1974, o/p on VHS in US, this PAL 2,4,5 DVD features numerous subtitles & has a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen.
The Deadly Affair [1966]The Deadly Affair [1966]
Buy new: £4.97 / Used from: £22.90
James Mason - The Screen Icons Collection [1943]James Mason - The Screen Icons Collection [1943]
Buy new: £22.97
Dirk Bogarde - The Screen Icons CollectionDirk Bogarde - The Screen Icons Collection
Buy new: £27.97 / Used from: £31.48
Night Of The Eagle [1962]Night Of The Eagle [1962]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.50
US title Burn, Witch, Burn, 1962 horror movie o/p on tape in US. Directed by Sidney Hayers, stars Peter Wyngarde. Presented in 16:9 aspect ratio.
The Tigon CollectionThe Tigon Collection
Buy used from: £50.00
Housed in a coffin shaped box from Anchor Bay, 4 of the 6 films included in this collection are unavailable on DVD in the US. Nice horror fan collectible.
The Jigsaw Man [1983]The Jigsaw Man [1983]
Buy used from: £0.02
I Am A Camera [1958]I Am A Camera [1958]
Buy new: £12.69 / Used from: £0.95
1955 british drama set in pre-war Berlin starring Laurence Harvey & Julie Harris. Precursor to Cabaret. Not available on DVD in US.
The Ipcress File : Special Edition [1965]The Ipcress File : Special Edition [1965]
Buy new: £29.98 / Used from: £15.89
No Sex Please, We're British [1973]No Sex Please, We're British [1973]
Buy new: £4.97 / Used from: £3.35
Unavailable on DVD in US this hilarious 1973 british comedy starring Beryl Reid is presented in 1.85:1 letterbox