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Great British films
A Matter Of Life And Death [DVD] [1946]A Matter Of Life And Death [DVD] [1946]
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One of the greatest war time films ever made. The move from black and white to colour is excellent
Kind Hearts And Coronets [DVD] [1949]Kind Hearts And Coronets [DVD] [1949]
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The best of Ealing comidies, well maybe ? a real social class comment
Went The Day Well? [DVD] [1942]Went The Day Well? [DVD] [1942]
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Proof that Ealing could make great films that weren't comidies
Withnail And I [1986] [DVD]Withnail And I [1986] [DVD]
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a geart drinking film. And laugh out loud funny
Genevieve -- Special Edition [DVD] [1953]Genevieve -- Special Edition [DVD] [1953]
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The funniest film Ealing never made, but still worthey of a place
Henry V [DVD] [1944]Henry V [DVD] [1944]
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one of only a handfull of good shakespear aduptations, better by far than Kenith Branner
Black Narcissus - Criterion Collection [DVD] [1947] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Black Narcissus - Criterion Collection [DVD] [1947] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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a wonderful film that has not being seen by enough people
Trainspotting [DVD] [1996]Trainspotting [DVD] [1996]
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Not as good as the book, but still an iconic film
The Third Man - Criterion Collection [DVD] [1949] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]The Third Man - Criterion Collection [DVD] [1949] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Both director and actor at their best. (not including Citizen Kaine). The film that was screened when Wells died, even though he is only on screen for the final third of the movie
Kes [DVD] [1969]Kes [DVD] [1969]
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shows why Ken Loach is one of the greatest directors
Doctor Strangelove (Collectors Edition) [DVD] [1963]Doctor Strangelove (Collectors Edition) [DVD] [1963]
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If you are going to have a nuclear war, have it in style, and laugh as you go
Children of Men [DVD] [2007]Children of Men [DVD] [2007]
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a new film but great direction, and camera work
Italian Job, The [DVD] [1969]Italian Job, The [DVD] [1969]
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sheer sixties class
Quadrophenia [DVD] [1979]Quadrophenia [DVD] [1979]
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a very cool film, and sound track
Billy Elliot [DVD] [2000]Billy Elliot [DVD] [2000]
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not really a great film, but a really great soundtrack so it gets in
The Four Feathers [DVD] [1939]The Four Feathers [DVD] [1939]
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keep away from any awful remake,(including the one from 2002 when only 3 feathers get returned???) this is the best version of a great film
Goldfinger [DVD]Goldfinger [DVD]
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The best bond film with the best bond
Chariots Of Fire [1981] [DVD]Chariots Of Fire [1981] [DVD]
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The British are coming. Should have won more oscars than it did
Scum: 2-disc Collectors Edition (Limited Edition Steelbook Packaging) [DVD] [1977]Scum: 2-disc Collectors Edition (Limited Edition Steelbook Packaging) [DVD] [1977]
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grittey, dark , violent and brilliant. I'm the daddy now
Monty Python's Life Of Brian [DVD] [1979]Monty Python's Life Of Brian [DVD] [1979]
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Brilliantly funny, a great quote in every sceen
Oliver! [DVD] [1968]Oliver! [DVD] [1968]
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one of only two good musical ever. (the producers being the other)
Animal Farm [DVD] [1955]Animal Farm [DVD] [1955]
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shame about the change of ending but a very good film about a very very good book
Brighton Rock [DVD] [1947]Brighton Rock [DVD] [1947]
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uber violent, very cool, a brilliant book, by one of the best authors ever and a great film
A Clockwork Orange (Special Edition) [DVD] [1972]A Clockwork Orange (Special Edition) [DVD] [1972]
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pure genius, very violent , and well worth it's place
49th Parallel [DVD] [1941]49th Parallel [DVD] [1941]
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along with Pimpernal smith (which isn't on amazon for some reason, try tind it if you can) Howards best film, the two of which led to him being on a nazi hit list, because he was so good for Moral