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American Outlaws
American OutlawsThe James and Younger brothers return to their homes after the Civil War ends and find that a railroad company is trying to force farmers off their land. The young men try to organize their neighbors to oppose the company but when the James house is bombed and their mother dies, they form a gang to rob the company and the banks where it stores its money. (please click here to read the review)
Battle of the River Plate
Battle of the River PlateDuring the beginning stages of WWII, the British Navy struggles to protect convoys from powerful surface raiders like the Graf Spee, a German pocket battleship. Two light cruisers and a heavy cruiser finally corner the Graf Spee near the River Plate in Uruguay and although they are heavily outgunned, innovative tactics give them a fighting chance. (please click here to read the review)
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and ClydeDuring the middle of the Depression, a small gang of bank robbers in the mid-West go on a crime spree but as they become more famous, the police make greater efforts to hunt them down. (please click here to read the review)
Jesse James
Jesse JamesWhen a railroad company tries to force farmers off their land, the James brothers try to organize their neighbors to oppose the company. After their mother is killed when their home is bombed, they form a gang to rob the railroad company and banks. After many attempts to capture Jesse James fail, a detective agency hires Jesse's friend Bob Ford to kill him. (please click here to read the review)
The Sea Hawk
The Sea HawkDuring the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, English privateers raid oppose the powerful Spanish empire by capturing its treasure ships filled with gold from South America with the Queen's unoffical support. King Phillip of Spain is tired of the endless raids and prepares an Armada to conquer England. However, one of the privateers learns of the secret armada and races to warn the Queen. (please click here to read the review)
Sink the Bismarck
Sink the BismarckBritain did not win the Blitz, it survived the Blitz, but British troops had been defeated in the Balkans and North Africa, while German U-boats, bombers and Germany’s small surface fleet were cutting up the merchant fleets that Britain depended on. Therefore, the sinking of the Bismarck not only kept the lifeline from North America open, but was the first clear cut victory for Britain in a long time. (please click here to read the review)
The Alamo (1960)
The Alamo (1960)As Santa Anna’s army advances deep into Texas to crush the young republic, General Sam Houston sends a small force under Colonel Travis to hold the Alamo long enough for him to organize a proper army. Joined by volunteers led by Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, the men find themselves facing hopeless odds but refuse to surrender. John Wayne's directorial debut. (please click here to read the review)
The Alamo (2004)
The Alamo (2004)As Santa Anna’s army advances deep into Texas to crush the young republic, General Sam Houston sends a small force under Colonel Travis to hold the Alamo long enough for him to organize a proper army. Joined by volunteers led by Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, the men find themselves facing hopeless odds but refuse to surrender. Lacking enough troops, Houston refuses to relieve the Alamo and leads the Mexican army deeper into Texas where he wins a huge victory at San Jacinto. (please click here to read the review)
Young Guns
Young GunsIn 1878 New Mexico, John Tunstall gives a home to young men, including Billy the Kid. Rival rancher Murphy controls the rest of Lincoln County, so when he has Tunstall killed, the six young men are sworn as deputies by the local justice of the peace to arrest Tunstall's killers. However, when the killing gets out of control, they become the hunted. (please click here to read the review)
Young Guns II
Young Guns IILaw and order is coming to New Mexico, so there is no more room for Billy the Kid. The survivors of the first movie are hunted down by Pat Garrett, Billy's former partner, as Billy tries to lead them to Mexico and safety. (please click here to read the review)