One-Eyed Jacks(1960)

Synopsis

Western bandit Kid Rio (Marlon Brando) is betrayed by his partner, Dad Longworth (Karl Malden). Escaping from prison, Rio learns that Longworth has become a wealthy and influential lawman. Rio thirsts for revenge, but bides his time, waiting for the right moment to strike. In the meantime, Rio spitefully seduces Longworth’s adopted daughter, Louisa (Pina Pellicer). After killing a man in self-defense, Rio is publicly whipped by the powerful Longworth. When Rio’s old gang accidentally kills a child…

Director

Marlon Brando

Cast

Marlon Brando – Karl Malden – Pina Pellicer – Katy Jurado

Misc. Info

Genre: Western

Runtime: 141 minutes

Gangster Story(1958)

Synopsis

Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields him a big bundle. Now he has not only the cops and the FBI after him, but also the local crime boss, who’s outraged that an outsider can pull off a heist like that in his territory and not cut him in on it.

Director

Walter Matthau

Cast

Walter Matthau – Carol Grace – Bruce MacFarlane – Garry Walberg – Raikin Ben-Ari – David Leonard – John Albright

Misc. Info

Genre: Drama – Crime

Runtime: 65 minutes

Jazz Masters Vols. 1-14( 2009)

Synopsis

Introducing the history of Jazz through the Soundies. Today Soundies are perhaps best known for the performances of African-American artists who had fewer opportunities to perform in public venues. Fats Waller, Louis Jordan, Dorothy Dandridge, Big Joe Turner, Meade Lux Lewis, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, and Stepin Fetchit all made Soundies. Beginning in 1941 Soundies experimented with…

Directors

David Helpern

Featuring

Mickey Rooney – Fred Astaire – Lionel Barrymore – Humphrey Bogart – Ward Bond – James Cagney – John Carradine

Misc. Info

Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 85 minutes

William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet(2009)

Synopsis

William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet chronicles the quest to create a new ballet based upon Mr. Shatner’s critically acclaimed album, “Has Been.” Mr. Shatner co-wrote the album which was produced by Ben Folds of Ben Folds Five. Mr. Shatner and Ben Folds perform on the album along with such diverse artists as Henry Rollins, Joe Jackson, Aimee Mann and country superstar, Brad Paisley.

Famed choreographer Margo Sappington created “Common People,” a ballet set to six songs from “Has Been,” which was performed by the Milwaukee Ballet.

Director

Kevin Layne

Cast

William Shatner – Ben Folds – Margo Sappington – Henry Rollins – Michael Pink – Elizabeth Shatner

Producer

Kimberley Kates

Awards

Marbella Film Festival
2009 – Win – Best Film

Misc. Info

Genre: Documentary – Dance

Runtime: 60 minutes