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- A scientist who created a super-helicopter has defected to Libya, taking the machine with him. A secretive government agency hires an ex-Vietnam War pilot to go to Libya, steal the chopper, and bring it back.
- Bobby McCain is an American lifeguard who goes to Australia learns that work can be quite different when you're a lifeguard Down Under!
- The hero is given his mentor's bow (the Heartbow) which chooses its new owner when passed on. It fires arrows that blow up like grenades, but can only be wielded by the one chosen to wield her. The hero is a member of a nomadic tribe wiped out by the Draikian Empire's forces. He attempts to find the wizard Lazar-Sa who might be able to help him. He is joined by a thief looking for adventure and cash, and the daughter of a goddess, Estra, looking to revenger herself on Lazar-Sa for crimes against her mother.
- The island of Ambon in Indonesia, 1945. During the War, the number of Australian POWs on the island had dropped from 1100 to less than 300 due to abuses by their Japanese captors. Capt. Cooper is the chief prosecutor. In a mass grave, the bodies of 300 executed servicemen have been unearthed. Cooper assumes that the massacre was ordered by Baron Takahashi, Japanese commander on Ambon. But the one potential witness has gone mad and is due to be shipped back to Australia. No captured airmen were found alive on the island at all, not even the four-man crew of a reconnaissance plane shot down late in the War. Takahashi is returned to the island in the custody of an American officer, Maj. Beckett. But there is little evidence with which to prosecute the Baron. Cooper thinks he could make a case for the missing airmen if only their bodies could be located. And why does Maj. Beckett appear interested in not seeing Takahashi convicted? Cooper gets a break when Lt. Tanaka, a communications officer and a Christian, surrenders himself...
- Howard Hughes is a driven man who amassed wealth and recognition as a Hollywood mover and shaker, aviation giant and man of mystery.
- When the small town of Minyaka suffers from a drought, a kind and mysterious stranger offers to make it rain by playing his flute; under the condition that he be paid. But after Fluteman makes it rain, and even stops it; the town council, blind by their greed and pride, refuse to pay him. Fluteman stands before the town and warns them of a curse he would bring; and so the next day the school playground fades into silence as all the children disappear into the bush... except one.
- Nifty little melodrama about garbage collectors, or "garbos" in Australian slang.
- Two teenagers get entangled in a criminal coup enterprise but must raise $500 each in order to set sail for Africa.
- Two scientists at a remote satellite station begin to have hallucinations because of the facility's isolation. Or are they hallucinations... ?
- A classic performance recorded live at Festival Hall, Melbourne, 1979. Hailed as the "the world's greatest entertainer", Sammy Davis Jr was an iconic Brat-Pack member with Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. a regular to Australia, Davis was much-loved by local audiences, his last visit coming in 1989 with Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli. This stunning live performance captures Davis in peak form singing classic songs like Mr Bojangles and his international hit, The Candy Man.
- April Wine serves up 60 minutes of super-charged live rock and roll that practically tear the covers off your speakers. Thirteen scorching hard-driving numbers are featured in this electrifying concert filmed at London's Hammersmith Odeon in January 1981. It's a performance you have to see - and hear - to believe.
- Tom Jones performs eleven songs live in concert.
- At last, the long-lost film inspired by Australia's first rock festival - The Pilgrimage For Pop Festival - at Ourimbah, near Sydney in 1970. Starring: Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs, Jeff St John and the Copperwine, Chain, Tully, Wendy Saddington and Company Caine, Leo de Castro, Hans Poulsen, Max Merritt and the Meteors and featuring Allan Moaryawaalla Barker.
- Volume Two of the 'Oz On Fire' series features the insane tube riding abilities of Queensland's hard core underground. Plus all the hottest action from our coolest state, Victoria as you've never seen her before, spitting up 10ft tubes at 13th Beach and non-stop shredding at Winki Pop and Bells Beach.
- As the title says "Longboarding is Not a Crime", this film showcases all aspects of Longboarding from recent competition coverage to classic free surf sessions along the entire east coast of Australia and winter action in Northern California and Hawaii "Longboarding is Not a Crime" lays it on the line and makes it graphically clear that nine-footer's are fun for young and old alike. This film has a cast of talented longboarders blazing new territory on every wave they ride. Starring: Ray Gleave, Bonga Perkins, Jason Blewett, Wayne Deane, Josh Ferris, Terry Simms, Ben Stone, Jye Byrnes, Dave Simmons and Dane Wilson.
- One of the most significant events in the history of Michael Gudinski's Mushroom Records was the ambitious Mushroom Evolution Concert, held on the Australia Day weekend of 1982, to celebrate the label's 10th anniversary. 100,000 people gathered at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, over a remarkable two days.
- 'Kool and The Gang' present a dazzling display of talent and production, as they blaze through a 15 year career of greatest hits.
- Set in Mexico, the dark brown voice of Barry White, a man who sings and talks of love - love is where Barry White goes - and Love Unlimited. These three girls join him in this concert which features some of his most famous hits and for the first time ''Love's Theme With Words...''.
- The Story of Ned Kelly is a vivid and authentic account of the 25-year life that generated Australia's most enduring legend. The man hidden by the iconic mask is revealed in a exciting journey through the events of Ned Kelly's life and the country that shaped it. Each phase of the story - told through rare photographs and press drawings - is enriched by an exploration of the sites as they are today : Stringybark Creek, Glenrowan, Beechworth, Woolshed Valley, the Police Caves... and many other places that still echo the turbulent Kelly years. The journey of a lifetime.
- There was a dark cloud hanging over the Port Adelaide Football Club in 2004. Consecutive finals failures in 2002 and 2003 had hurt this proud club and injuries to key players had the experts writing the power off once again.However, Port Adelaide's rich tradition of over one hundred and thirty years has shown it is tough, uncompromising and successful, no matter the circumstances.Port endured a long battle just to enter the AFL and then struggled to find its feet amongst the AFL's elite. However, the Port faithful always knew it was never going to be a matter of if, but when.Former Port Adelaide Magpie, Dwayne Russell, takes a look at the history of the club, its battle to enter the AFL, its finals heartbreak and finally, all the highlights of 2004 that saw this great club realise its AFL premiership dream.It was an epic journey that began from humble beginnings. A journey that will never be forgotten.169 minutes of Port Adelaide born, broken and finally bliss.
- Dripping wet action from around the world featuring Hawaii, Australia, Sumbawa, Puerto Rico and heaps of hard core action. The film is fresh new faces and exotic places, filmed as you like it in 16mm living color and full stereo sound.
- On the 5th of August 1997 a memorial service was held at Westwood Village Memorial Park to honor the memory of Marilyn Monroe. Greg Schreiner, President of Marilyn Remembered, hosted the service in the same chapel where Marilyn's funeral was held 35 years ago.
- The official International Speed Challenge video about five of America's Land Speed Record contestants as they prepare for a journey half way around the world as guests of the Dry Lake Racers of Australia in their search for a better salt lake race course for longer runs. See Al Teague, Ken Walkley, Chuck Salmen, George Fields and John Goodman prepare their cars, pack them in sea containers along with the spares they might need and then travel with them to the outback of South Australia where they race on the pristine salt flats of Lake Gairdner.
- Filmed entirely in 1994, "Cyclone Fever" documents the most insane three months in the history of Queensland surfing. Featuring mind-blowing Kirra, Burleigh and Noosa going off in ruler edged perfection and how a host of touring pros crammed a years worth of action into a few epic weeks. Only "Cyclone Fever" has every epic 10 point ride from all the pro contests, plus highlights from the best Bells Beach Easter Classic in over a decade. Do yourself a favor, let your eyeballs cop it sweet, order a copy today. Starring: Kelly Slater, Tom Carroll, Martin Potter, Rob Machado, Sunny Garcia, Taylor Knox, Grant Frost, Shane Powell, Donovan Frankenreiter, Munga Barry, Egan, Beschen and more... all blowing minds with each new move.
- "Full Cycle" showcases the insane talents of today's hottest longboarders. From the challenging surf of Oahu's North Shore to the pristine tubes of Queensland's Gold Coast, only "Full Cycle" delivers the big picture. Watch Rusty Keaulana grab a well deserved world title for Hawaii in treacherous seas at Haleiwa and see the USA's finest performers travel "Down under" to score epic barrels along side Australia's top pros. "Full Cycle" is a recommended purchase by Chrisbystrom.com, it is a smoothly edited documentary that highlights the birth of radical longboarding. Starring: Jeff Kramer, Joey Hawkins, Terry Simms, Josh Baxter, Rusty Keaulana, Joel Tudor and more.