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Best Films of the 80's
Grave Of The Fireflies [DVD] [1988]Grave Of The Fireflies [DVD] [1988]
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This anime is the greatest film of the 80's. Words fail do to it justice.
Wings Of Desire [1987] [DVD]Wings Of Desire [1987] [DVD]
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Angels can rise within each of us.
Ran [DVD] [1985]Ran [DVD] [1985]
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Hugely epic, one of Kurowsawa's best films.
The Elephant Man [DVD] [1980]The Elephant Man [DVD] [1980]
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Not all people start on the same level. Life is an uneven playing field.
My Life As A Dog [1985] [DVD]My Life As A Dog [1985] [DVD]
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A heartwarming, funny and tender coming of age film that is in a league of its own.
Fanny And Alexander [DVD] [1982]Fanny And Alexander [DVD] [1982]
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This epic film of the Ekdahl family is the fine wine of 80's cinema.
Das Boot - The Mini Series (2 Disc Uncut Version) [DVD] [1985]Das Boot - The Mini Series (2 Disc Uncut Version) [DVD] [1985]
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An unrivalled World War II submarine drama, with 4hrs 42min of glorious tension.
Nausicaa Valley Of The Wind [DVD]Nausicaa Valley Of The Wind [DVD]
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There is only one Earth. If you want socially conscious children, let them watch this.
Hannah And Her Sisters [DVD] [1986]Hannah And Her Sisters [DVD] [1986]
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A timeless majesty flows over the ups and downs of contemporary adult life.
The Green Ray [1986] [DVD]The Green Ray [1986] [DVD]
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More like real life than any other film out there. Ultra-cool cinema.
Jean De Florette [DVD] [1986]Jean De Florette [DVD] [1986]
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A great reputation, and well deserved. See Manon de Sources also.
Amadeus -- Director's Cut 2-Disc Special Edition [DVD] [1985]Amadeus -- Director's Cut 2-Disc Special Edition [DVD] [1985]
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A big and intelligent film about the man known as Mozart.
Ordinary People [DVD] [1980]Ordinary People [DVD] [1980]
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Runner-up: Well worth watching
Kagemusha [1980] [DVD]Kagemusha [1980] [DVD]
Buy new: £5.38 / Used from: £2.49
Runner-up: Well worth watching
Down By Law [DVD]Down By Law [DVD]
Runner-up: Well worth watching
Kiki's Delivery Service [DVD]Kiki's Delivery Service [DVD]
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Runner-up: Well worth watching
My Left Foot [DVD] [1989]My Left Foot [DVD] [1989]
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Runner-up: Well worth watching
Blood Simple [DVD] [1983]Blood Simple [DVD] [1983]
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Runner-up: Well worth watching
Gandhi (2 Disc Special Edition) [1982] [DVD]Gandhi (2 Disc Special Edition) [1982] [DVD]
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Runner-up: Well worth watching
Platoon [DVD] [1987]Platoon [DVD] [1987]
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Runner-up: Well worth watching