Jack Watson
1) Ffolkes
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
A terrorist holds an off-shore drilling rig for ransom. A wealthy eccentric, Rufus Excaliber Ffolkes, volunteers to send in his crack team of soldiers.
2) The Hill
Publisher
Turner Entertainment Co
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Set in the Libyan Desert during World War II, British soldiers on the brink of collapse push beyond endurance to struggle up "The Hill," a manmade instrument of torture--a tower of sand seared by a white-hot sun. They are in this military prison because they once defied, rebelled and talked back to their superiors.
Series
Criterion collection volume 417
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Northern England, the early 1960's. Frank Machin is a coal miner who is mean, tough and ambitious enough to rise up and become an immediate professional rugby star. The rugby league team is run by local employer Weaver. Machin lodges with Mrs Hammond, whose husband was killed in an accident at Weaver's, but his impulsive and angry nature stop him from being able to reach her as he would like. He becomes increasingly frustrated with his situation....
Publisher
TGG Direct, LLC
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
633 squadron: "Dazzling aerial photography highlights this WWII saga of bold courage set against the war-torn skies of northern Europe"--Container.
The bridge at Remagen: "Advancing troops and retreating German forces converge on the last bridge on the Rhine"--Container.
The devil's brigade: "William Holden gives a heroic, cool-under-fire performance as the leader of WWII's renowned 1st Special Service Force in this fact-based, battle-filled saga"--Container....