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DVDs 1983
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1983 Best Picture Winner - Now On DVD
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Gandhi (25th Anniversary) [DVD](1982) DVD
Winner of nine Academy Awards (including Best Picture, Actor and Director), this epic masterpiece stars Ben Kingsley as Mahatma Gandhi, spiritual leader of the people of India. Teaching tolerance and non-violence in a frenzied time, he spearheaded his people's revolt against British rule--changing the world in the process. With Candice Bergen, John Gielgud, Edward Fox, and Martin Sheen; directed by Richard Attenborough. 191 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, Portuguese Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean. Two-disc set.
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1983 Best Picture Nominees - Now On DVD
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Ultimate Gift Set [DVD](1982) DVD
One of the most popular films of all time, Steven Spielberg's science-fantasy epic of an alien stranded on Earth and the young boy who befriends him and helps him look for a way home is a warm and wonderful fable for all ages. Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore star. Limited edition features both the original 1982 version and the 2002 20th anniversary re-release. 115 min./121 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, DTS 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: French, Spanish; featurettes; interviews; theatrical trailers; DVD-ROM content; production notes; biographies; more. Four-disc set also includes the remastered CD soundtrack, the original screenplay,
Missing [DVD](1982) DVD
Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek star in this exciting, riveting mystery based on a true story. Lemmon plays an American searching for his lost son in a hellish South American country where violence and political chaos have erupted. Directed by Costa-Gavras ("Z"). 123 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
Tootsie (25th Anniversary Edition) [DVD](1982) DVD
Dustin Hoffman plays an impatient, unemployed actor who dons dresses and makeup and is hired as a woman in a TV soap opera. While posing as "Dorothy Michaels," Hoffman learns first-hand about the nature of women and men, through the co-star (Jessica Lange) he falls in love with; her father (Charles Durning), who has a thing for Dorothy; his flaky girlfriend (Teri Garr); and some jerky co-workers (Dabney Coleman, George Gaynes). With Geena Davis, Sydney Pollack and an uncredited Bill Murray. 116 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.0, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French.
The Verdict (Collector's Edition) [DVD](1982) DVD
Paul Newman turns in a powerful performance as a broken-down, bottle-hitting attorney who is given a chance to redeem himself when he is handed a case of medical malpractice after a pregnant woman lapses into a coma while giving birth. He faces strong opposition from powerful lawyer James Mason, who's heading the defense for the hospital. Jack Warden, Charlotte Rampling, Lindsay Crouse co-star; Sidney Lumet directs. 129 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary by Newman, Lumet; featurettes; photo gallery. Two-disc set.
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Other Popular Movies Of 1983 - Now On DVD
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Educating Rita [DVD](1983) DVD
Sentimental comedy stars Julie Walters as a British working-class housewife whose thirst for knowledge brings her under the tutelage of tipsy English professor Michael Caine. In time the delightful pair find there's a lot to learn from each other. Directed by Lewis Gilbert from the hit London stage play. 111 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French.
Silkwood [DVD](1983) DVD
Acclaimed biodrama of Karen Silkwood, who died in a mysterious accident in 1974 after threatening to expose unsafe conditions at the Oklahoma nuclear supply plant where she worked. Meryl Streep shines in the title role, supported by Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson, Fred Ward and Ron Silver, in this gripping Mike Nichols film. 131 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Testament [DVD](1983) DVD
The global horror that would be World War III is brought into heartbreakingly intimate detail in this drama of one family's struggle. A small California community is cut off from the world after the bombs fall, while one woman fights to keep her family and neighbors going. Jane Alexander, William Devane, Roxana Zal, Lukas Haas star; look for early appearances by Kevin Costner, Rebecca De Mornay. 89 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; featurettes. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
Cross Creek [DVD](1983) DVD
A winning, heartfelt look at the life of author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, who in the late '20s left her husband and society friends to live in the wilds of backwoods Florida and was inspired by the people she met to write her most famous work, "The Yearling." Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Alfre Woodard, Peter Coyote star. 120 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; featurette; theatrical trailer.
To Be Or Not To Be [DVD](1983) DVD
Riotous remake of the 1942 comedy, with real-life husband and wife Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft (teaming together for the first time on film) as Shakespearean actors caught up in the Polish Resistance against the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II. Co-stars Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, Jose Ferrer, Christopher Lloyd. 107 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish; "making of" featurette; biographies; interviews.
The Year Of Living Dangerously [DVD](1983) DVD
Directed by Peter Weir ("Witness"), this romantic drama follows a novice journalist (Mel Gibson) as he becomes swept up in the 1965 Indonesian revolution. Determined to cover the turmoil within the Sukarno government, he enlists the aid of a half-Chinese dwarf cameraman (Linda Hunt in an Oscar-winning performance) while wooing an enigmatic embassy aide (Sigourney Weaver). 115 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Bad Boys [DVD](1983) DVD
Sean Penn is dynamic as a juvenile delinquent sent to Chicago's toughest detention hall. He soon becomes his dorm's leader, but violence flares when a rival gang leader enters the facility. Gritty drama also stars Esai Morales, Ally Sheedy, Reni Santoni. 123 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.
Class [DVD](1983) DVD
Jacqueline Bisset stars as an older woman who has an affair with a young, college-aged boy. Little does she know that the boy is her son's roommate at school! Frantic sexual comedy stars Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Cliff Robertson. 98 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Flashdance (Special Collector's Edition) [DVD](1983) DVD
What a feeling! This 1980s favorite stars Jennifer Beals as a beautiful young woman who dreams of studying at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer, she refuses to let anything get in the way of her ambitions--discovering the power of love along the way. With Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala; directed by Adrian Lyne. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Portuguese Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French; featurettes; theatrical trailers.
Hercules (1983)/The Adventures Of Hercules (1985) [DVD] DVD
The incredible Lou Ferrigno goes from green to Greek, playing the legendary hero in this fantasy double bill. In "Hercules," Ferrigno uses his strength to survive a variety of perils as he seeks to rescue the kidnapped princess Cassiopeia. Ingrid Anderson, Sybil Danning co-star. Next, only Ferrigno can recover the thunderbolts of Zeus, stolen by a trio of mischievous goddesses, in "The Adventures of Hercules," with Milly Carlucci and Sonia Viviani. AKA: "Hercules II." 188 min. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French.
Krull [DVD](1983) DVD
Journey to the faraway world of Krull for a spectacular fantasy-adventure, as a heroic young warrior battles the evil minions and monsters of the Black Beast to save his betrothed. Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, and Liam Neeson star. 117 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo Surround, French Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, Portuguese Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai; audio commentary; "making of" featurette; theatrical trailers; photo gallery.
The Outsiders: The Complete Novel [DVD](1983) DVD
Set in 1960s Oklahoma, Francis Ford Coppola's exciting adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic tale chronicles a bitter gang war between the working-class "greasers" and the upscale "socs." When a violent encounter results in the death of a rival gang member, greasers C. Thomas Howell and Ralph Macchio must go on the run from the law, forcing them to grow up before their time. The supporting cast features a host of future stars, including Diane Lane, Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, and Tom Cruise. Extended edition; 113 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; "making of" documentary; featurettes; theatrical trailers. Two-disc set.
Porky's: The Ultimate Collection [DVD] DVD
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the shower room, the gang returns for "Porky's II: The Next Day" (1983). More zany, sexy fun is in store as the teens take on a narrow-minded reverend, the KKK, and more. Scott Colomby, Kaki Hunter, Dan Monahan, and Nancy Parsons star. Then, graduation means a chance for the kids to try and reunite their favorite teacher with her "lost love" and foil Porky's plans for a riverboat nightclub in "Porky's Revenge" (1985), with Colomby, Hunter and Monahan. This three-disc set also includes "Porky's (The One Size Fits All Edition)." 4 3/4 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English, French, Spanish.
Private School [DVD](1983) DVD
Wild, zany, naughty antics ensue when two teens from the posh Cherryvale Academy for Women fight over a guy from the nearby Freemount boys' school. Phoebe Cates, Matthew Modine, Betsy Russell, Sylvia Kristel, and plenty of nubile nymphettes star. AKA: "Private School...For Girls." 89 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
Risky Business [DVD](1983) DVD
A teenage boy's parents leave their house and Porsche to their son when they go on vacation. After taking a hint from a friend, he "cuts loose," getting involved with prostitutes, killer pimps and into all sorts of trouble. Sharp, erotic, funny comedy/drama stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay. 99 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround stereo, French Dolby Digital Surround stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.
Spacehunter: Adventures In The Forbidden Zone [DVD](1983) DVD
Interstellar rebels Wolff and Nikki set out on a spectacular mission to rescue three women stranded on a planet no one has warned them about...because no one has ever returned. Peter Strauss, Molly Ringwald. Not in 3-D. 90 min. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai; theatrical trailers.
Staying Alive [DVD](1983) DVD
John Travolta reprises his powerhouse role of "Saturday Night Fever's" Tony Manero. Now he's trying out for a big Broadway musical, testing all his dazzling dancing skills. Directed by Sylvester Stallone. With Cynthia Rhodes, Finola Hughes; music by The Bee Gees. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish.
National Lampoon's Vacation [DVD](1983) DVD
Hop in the Family Truckster with Clark W. Griswold (Chevy Chase), a Chicago family man who leads his brood on a madcap trek to L.A. amusement park Walley World. Along the way, the Griswolds encounter out-of-control cars, an ill-tempered dog, a beautiful model (Christie Brinkley), and hillbilly cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid). Beverly D'Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, Imogene Coca, and John Candy also star; Harold Ramis directs from a script by John Hughes. 99 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono, Portuguese Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese; audio commentary; featurettes; theatrical trailer.
Valley Girl [DVD](1983) DVD
Entertaining comedy with a bravura early role for Nicolas Cage as a Hollywood new waver out to show his true love for vivacious Val Deborah Foreman. Frederic Forrest, Colleen Camp co-star under Martha Coolidge's direction. 99 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.
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