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1985 Best Picture Winner - Now On DVD
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Amadeus (Special Edition) [DVD](1984) DVD
Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Actor and Director, this soaring, engrossing story of genius, jealousy and passion stars Tom Hulce as the gifted but childish prodigy Mozart and F. Murray Abraham as bitter rival Salieri. Brilliant musical sequences are set against the opulence of 18th-century Vienna; Milos Forman directs. Director's cut; 180 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround stereo, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary by Forman, others; "making of" documentary; theatrical trailer. Two-disc set.
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1985 Best Picture Nominees - Now On DVD
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The Killing Fields [DVD](1984) DVD
Engrossing true drama of courage and friendship between a journalist and his translator during the fall of Cambodia at the end of the Vietnam War. Sam Waterston is American reporter Sydney Schanberg; Oscar-winner Haing S. Ngor is captured Cambodian native Dith Pran. Roland Joffe directs. 142 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French; audio commentary by Joffe; theatrical trailer; scene access.
A Passage To India [DVD](1984) DVD
Director David Lean's final film was this visually stunning examination of prejudice in British-ruled India of the 1920s. Judy Davis stars as an upper-class English woman who travels to the Indian city of Chandrapore where she befriends young local physician Victor Banerjee. But their friendship is shattered when Davis accuses the doctor of raping her during a trip to the Marabar caves. With Peggy Ashcroft (who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar), James Fox, and Alec Guinness. 164 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo Surround, French Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo Surround; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurette; biographies; theatrical trailer.
Places In The Heart [DVD](1984) DVD
Sally Field picked up a second Oscar for her role as a gritty widow in 1930s Texas struggling to keep the family farm with the help of her children and boarders. Fine semi-autobiographical drama from Robert Benton ("Kramer vs. Kramer") also stars John Malkovich, Lindsay Crouse and Ed Harris. 102 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Chinese, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; theatrical trailers.
A Soldier's Story [DVD](1984) DVD
The murder of an unpopular black sergeant at a Southern army base in 1944 fans feelings of anger and disharmony in this riveting drama. Howard E. Rollins, Jr. is the military attorney sent to investigate, and Adolph Caesar is the sergeant. Denzel Washington, Larry Riley, Patti LaBelle co-star in this adaptation of Charles Fuller's play; Norman Jewison directs. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; audio commentary by Jewison; documentary; theatrical trailer.
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Other Popular Movies Of 1985 - Now On DVD
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Murphy's Romance [DVD](1985) DVD
Charming "love triangle" comedy stars Sally Field as a ranch owner in a small Arizona town whose relationship with a local "town character" (James Garner) is threatened by the arrival of her shiftless ex-husband (Brian Kerwin). 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; biographies; theatrical trailer.
Runaway Train [DVD](1985) DVD
Jon Voight and Eric Roberts are two escaped convicts stowing away on an out of control train barreling through the Alaskan countryside. Runaway thriller that never lets up also stars Rebecca De Mornay, Kenneth McMillan; co-written by Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. 108 min. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; interactive menus; production notes; scene access; theatrical trailer; trivia.
The Trip To Bountiful [DVD](1985) DVD
A masterful, Oscar-winning performance by Geraldine Page highlights this drama about an elderly woman who wants to escape her unhappy home life and return to her childhood home once more before she dies. Wistful, moving tale, based on Horton Foote's play, also stars John Heard and Rebecca De Mornay. 108 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; documentary; theatrical trailer.
Agnes Of God [DVD](1985) DVD
The body of an infant is found in a convent, and a disturbed young nun, who claims the child was from God, is charged with murder. Dramatic film version of the hit Broadway play stars Jane Fonda as a court psychiatrist trying to solve the mystery, Anne Bancroft as the headstrong Mother Superior and Meg Tilly as the withdrawn Agnes. 98 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Chinese, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish; theatrical trailers.
Sweet Dreams [DVD](1985) DVD
Jessica Lange stars as country singer Patsy Cline, whose rise to the top ended with her death in a plane crash in 1963, in this unforgettable biodrama that traces Cline's career and her stormy marriage. Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon, John Goodman also star. 115 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; biographies; theatrical trailers.
Cocoon [DVD](1985) DVD
Ron Howard directed this heartwarming fantasy that brings together a senior citizens' home in Florida, a swimming pool that doubles as a "fountain of youth," and some returning visitors from beyond the stars. Steve Guttenberg, Tahnee Welch, Brian Dennehy, Wilford Brimley, and Academy Award-winner Don Ameche star in this life-affirming fable. 117 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 4.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailers; audio commentary by Howard; featurettes; TV spots; theatrical trailers.
Jagged Edge [DVD](1985) DVD
Gripping mystery thriller stars Glenn Close as a lawyer defending client Jeff Bridges against a murder charge, only to realize after falling in love with him that he may actually be guilty...and she may be the next victim. Nerve-tingling drama also stars Robert Loggia, Peter Coyote. 108 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby stereo Surround; Subtitles: English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; biographies; theatrical trailers.
Twice In A Lifetime [DVD](1985) DVD
Acclaimed drama of a working-class family whose lives are turned upside-down when the father leaves to live with another woman. Gene Hackman and Ellen Burstyn are the parents, Ann-Margret the woman who comes between them, and Ally Sheedy and Amy Madigan are their daughters. 111 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; audio commentary.
Ran (Special Edition) [DVD](1985) DVD
Akira Kurosawa's spellbinding transposition of "King Lear" to feudal Japan chronicles Lord Hidetora's attempt to pass down his kingdom to his sons, which results in its violent and chaotic downfall. Tatsuya Nakadai stars, with Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu and Daisuke Ryu as his sons, and Mieko Harada as ruthless Lady Kaede. 160 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; restoration demo; filmography; theatrical trailers. In Japanese with English subtitles.
American Ninja [DVD](1985) DVD
A young American man trained in the deadliest of the martial arts must use his skills to stop the ninja army of an international smuggler in this non-stop action film. Michael Dudikoff, Judie Aronson star. 90 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Back To The Future: The Complete Trilogy (Widescreen) [DVD](1985) DVD
A "timely" gift for any comedy fan, this three-disc collector's set lets you join the three-century odyssey of teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and his friend, crackpot inventor Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) in a homemade DeLorean time machine. Follow them from the 1980s to the '50s, to the year 2015, and even back to the Old West, in "Back to the Future" (1985), "Back to the Future Part II" (1989), and "Back to the Future Part III" (1990). Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Mary Steenburgen and Thomas F. Wilson also star. 5 3/4 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: Spanish; audio commentary; deleted scenes; outtakes; featurette; trivia; "making of" documentary & more
Better Off Dead [DVD](1985) DVD
Poor John Cusack is dumped by his girl, terrorized by a paperboy and singing hamburgers, and ignored by his folks. Is it any wonder he feels he'd be better off dead? Offbeat comedy also stars Amanda Wyss, David Ogden Stiers, Kim Darby. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English.
The Breakfast Club [DVD](1985) DVD
Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy star in writer/director John Hughes' acclaimed teen drama about five high school students from different social, economic, and academic backgrounds who spend a Saturday detention together and learn that they have more in common than any of them ever thought possible. With Paul Gleason, John Kapelos. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1; Subtitles: Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.
Code Of Silence [DVD](1985) DVD
Chuck Norris scores big in this urban action thriller, playing a tough Chicago detective who must stop an underworld war by rescuing a gang boss' daughter. Exciting stunt work by Norris in this blockbuster hit. With Henry Silva, Dennis Farina. 100 min. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Commando (Director's Cut) [DVD](1985) DVD
Riding the wave of success he attained with "The Terminator," Arnold Schwarzenegger followed with this humor-laden actioner, starring as a former Special Forces colonel who attempts to rescue his kidnapped daughter from South American revolutionaries, who demand he assassinate their country's president. Co-stars Rae Dawn Chong, Vernon Wells and Alyssa Milano. Includes both the original theatrical version and the director's cut; 90 min./92 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish; deleted scenes; featurettes; photo gallery; audio commentary.
National Lampoon's European Vacation [DVD](1985) DVD
The Griswold family is off on another hilarious holiday, and while America is safe, the Old World may never recover! Watch as Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and their kids raise havoc from London to Rome on a wacky continental comedy trip. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish; audio commentary by Chase; theatrical trailer.
Flesh + Blood [DVD](1985) DVD
Dutch director Paul Verhoeven ("RoboCop") creates an authentic look at Medieval life in this drama of a knight's revolt against his king and the royal bride he falls for and kidnaps. Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tom Burlinson star. Extended version; 128 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; audio commentary by Verhoeven; featurette; theatrical trailer.
Fraternity Vacation [DVD](1985) DVD
It's fun, beer and bikinis in the sun when two frat boys head to Palm Springs with a nerd in tow. Along the way they're challenged to be the first to score with a pretty girl, but wacky surprises are in store. Zany comedy stars Tim Robbins, Stephen Geoffreys, Cameron Dye, Sheree Wilson. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby mono; trailers.
Girls Just Want To Have Fun [DVD](1984) DVD
Sarah Jessica Parker has just one desire...to dance! And with the help of her friends and boyfriend, she gets to fulfill every girl's dream: she gets to dance on DTV! Full of laughs, fun and wacky, zany kids who just want to have fun! Also stars Helen Hunt, Lee Montgomery, and Shannen Doherty. 87 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; theatrical trailer.
The Goonies [DVD](1985) DVD
Dazzling, fun-filled adventure epic from producer Steven Spielberg and writer Chris Columbus about a gang of kids who go on a perilous search for pirate treasure. Plenty of death traps, bumbling crooks, a friendly giant, and non-stop action. Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Martha Plimpton, Anne Ramsey star. 114 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround stereo, French Dolby Digital Surround stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish; audio commentary; music video; outtakes; "making of" documentary.
Gotcha! [DVD](1985) DVD
A college student on vacation in Europe gets more than he bargained for when a sexy "older woman" involves him in espionage, danger and romance in this stylish comedy-thriller. Anthony Edwards, Linda Fiorentino, Alex Rocco, Marla Adams star. 101 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.
The Heavenly Kid [DVD](1985) DVD
A teenage rebel who died in the '60s comes back to Earth in the '80s as the guardian angel to a shy high schooler in this delightful fantasy-comedy. Lewis Smith, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Mulligan, and Jason Gedrick star. 91 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French.
Just One Of The Guys [DVD](1985) DVD
It's the flip side of "Tootsie" when a bright high school girl disguises herself as a boy to prove herself a top-notch investigative reporter. But it's one romantic twist after another when she finds herself falling in love with a sensitive classmate. Joyce Hyser, Clayton Rohner, Bill Jacoby star. 100 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
The Last Dragon [DVD](1985) DVD
Unusual martial arts film adds urban action and music with comedy. A black Bruce Lee fan (Taimak) must rid his neighborhood of a street bully named Sho'Nuff in order to become a Kung Fu master and win the love of a video jockey (Vanity). Fast-paced adventure and a witty script make this one stand out. 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Portuguese Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Thai; filmographies; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.
Mischief [DVD](1985) DVD
The small town of Nelsonville, Ohio, in the mid-'50s is the setting for some good, mostly clean fun in this spry teen comedy that stars Doug McKeon as a nerdy teen who takes the advice of a slick new kid in town to win the heart of the local beauty. With Kelly Preston, Catherine Mary Stewart, Chris Nash. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo.
My Science Project [DVD](1982) DVD
What starts out as a high school science fair becomes a harrowing, hilarious chase through history when a student's exhibit--salvaged from a military base junkyard--opens up a time warp! Spaced-out sci-fi comedy stars John Stockwell, Fisher Stevens, Danielle von Zerneck and Dennis Hopper. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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 Resort [DVD](1985) DVD
What do you get when you mix a luxurious resort hotel, two sex-crazed teenage boys, some gorgeous female guests, a snoopy house dick and a cunning jewel thief? You guessed it: zany, racy, titillating fun. Johnny Depp, Rob Morrow, Andrew Dice Clay, Karyn O'Bryan star. 82 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono, Portuguese Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish.
Red Sonja [DVD](1985) DVD
Fantasy's famed "she-devil with a sword" comes to the screen, as fiery Sonja (Brigitte Nielsen) and warrior Kalidor (Arnold Schwarzenegger) battle all enemies to defeat an evil sorceress who plans to rule the world. Co-stars Sandahl Bergman, Paul Smith, Ernie Reyes, Jr.; directed by Richard Fleischer. 89 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Secret Admirer [DVD](1985) DVD
A passionate unsigned love letter sets off a hilarious chain of events as it gets delivered again and again...but to all the wrong people! Romantic comedy of mistaken delivery stars C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin, Kelly Preston, Cliff De Young. 98 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.
St. Elmo's Fire [DVD](1985) DVD
"Big Chill"-style serio-comedy about the lives, loves and challenges faced by a group of friends as they leave college and enter "the real world." Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Mare Winningham star. 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 4.0, Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo, Portuguese Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai; audio commentary; featurette; music video; theatrical trailers; filmographies.
The Sure Thing (Decades Collection: 1980s) [DVD](1985) DVD
Romantic comedy from Rob Reiner about two college students--fun-loving John Cusack and strait-laced Daphne Zuniga--who are forced by circumstances to make a cross-country vacation trip together...and despite their objections can't help falling in love. Anthony Edwards and Nicollette Sheridan co-star; look for Tim Robbins as "Gary Cooper." 95 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; 16-page "Life" magazine booklet; bonus audio CD.
Teen Wolf (1985)/Teen Wolf Too [DVD](1987) DVD
A high schooler gets no respect from his peers, teachers or coaches until he turns into a werewolf and becomes the town celebrity! Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Jay Tarses star in this howlingly funny comedy. Then, Jason Bateman plays a cousin of the original adolescent lycanthrope, off to college to become a boxing star and Big Wolf on Campus. Also stars Kim Darby, Paul Sand and John Astin. 186 min. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; theatrical trailers.
Tuff Turf [DVD](1985) DVD
Life's not easy when you're the new kid in town, especially when the high school is ruled by a sadistic gang and you make a play for the gang leader's girl! Violent, fast-paced action film stars James Spader, Kim Richards, Robert Downey, Jr., and Matt Clark. 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; theatrical trailer.
Weird Science [DVD](1985) DVD
When two high school nerds use their computer skills to create a "perfect woman," the results are wacky, wild and weird comedy! Funny teen tale from John Hughes stars Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan-Mitchell Smith and Kelly LeBrock ("The Woman in Red") as their "creature." 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.
Rambo: First Blood Part II [DVD](1985) DVD
Stallone returns as Vietnam vet Rambo, returning to Southeast Asia on a "red herring" mission to search for MIAs the government left behind. Once he gets there, though, nothing will stop Rambo from bringin' 'em back alive. Action, action and more action as only Stallone can deliver! 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; featurettes.
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