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Richard Proenneke lived the dream of building a cabin in the Alaskan wilderness near Twin Lakes, and stayed to become a part of the country. This is the simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company.
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This epic, action-packed Western tells the incredible true story Bass Reeves (David Gyasi), the first black U.S. Marshal in the Wild West. Having escaped from slavery after the Civil War, Reeves arrives in Arkansas seeking a job with the law. To prove himself, he must hunt down a deadly outlaw (Frank Grillo) with the help of a grizzled journeyman (Ron Perlman). As he chases the criminal deeper into the Cherokee Nation, Reeves must dodge bullets and...
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[2006]
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English
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Fact-based bio of early film director-producer, Bill Tilghman. Tilghman, a lawman and former partner of Wyatt Earp, was confronted by an emerging era when outlaws run whiskey instead of cattle and are as likely to tote a tommy gun as a six-gun. When he turned to films, he was determined to make authentic Westerns, rather than the fakery of Tom Mix & other Western movie stars of the day. The only problem was that no one wanted to see his non-stars...
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2016.
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English
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"Renowned for his determination, charisma, commanding voice and magnetic presence, Kirk Douglas had an illustrious film career that continues to entertain audiences of all ages. While his heroic roles in epic films like Spartacus made him a glabal sensation, Douuglas was also equaaly adept at romancing women or stirring stron emotions as the complicated villain. In honor of his 100th birthday Univesal Pictures is proud to present Kirk Douglas: the...
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[2011]
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English
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"This is the exciting story of a physically challenged young man from Harvard who came to the Western frontier in 1883. Theodore Roosevelt bought a ranch, learned how to ride, shoot, hunt and acquired the skills that would make him a war hero and American President. It was in the Badlands of Dakota where the young Roosevelt became a cowboy and learned about democracy and the American West. " -- container.
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2015.
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Singin' in the rain: With fame, fortune and fans galore, silent screen idol Don Lockwood thought he had it all. But one look at aspiring actress Kathy Seldon, and he knew exactly what he was missing. Now he's swinging from lampposts, singing in the raindrops and ready for love. With talking pictures on the rise, Don sets out to make musical with the woman of his dreams, but one thing stands in his way, his jealous co-star who wants Don - and the leading...
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