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An epic mini-series, this covers the history of the French Revolution from the first stirrings in the late 1780s, to the calling of the Estates-General, to the destruction of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man, the flight of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, the dissolution of the monarchy, and the reign of terror. 

"Sadly a mess, but moments of glory." -- Sam Neill

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The movie chronicles the circumstances surrounding Azaria Chamberlin's disappearance at Ayers Rock and the subsequent investigation. Her parents believed she'd been killed by a dingo. However, Lindy Chamberlin was accused of the murder based on circumstantial evidence. Public opinion turned against the family, who are Seventh-Day Adventists, as the trial attracted national attention. Based on a true story. 

"I have a great deal of sympathy and empathy for Michael Chamberlin. He is a man who is by no means unflawed, but I felt, and still feel, for him." -- Sam Neill

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After being diagnosed with an incurable disease, Debbie Ogg's world turns upside down. With the support of her husband, she begins a search for a cure, any cure, which will allow her to live.

"The thing about this film is not simply the optimism as regards disease. It is also optimistic about relationships. I am a believer in relationships, and I think there is hope and redemption to be found there. That's what I found touching about this script." -- Sam Neill

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In the near future, the Soviet Union invades and occupies the United States, following the old principles of divide and conquer. Two men from the American heartland take very different approaches to countering the Soviets, one a former presidential candidate recently released from re-education camp and the other a politician who wants to work within the system to change it. 

"This is too long, but it has some very strong things in it." -- Sam Neill

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A new barman arrives in an Australian town in the late 1930s. On his arrival, he makes an advance on the wife of a local timber worker and becomes the object of her dissatisfaction with her life. She obssessively pursues the ladies' man to his consternation and to the detriment of her own marriage and reputation. Synopsis.

"A great sleaze this guy!" -- Sam Neill

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• From the Press Kit: The Good Wife : Sam Neill (Neville Gifford)

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A young college student becomes enamoured with her teacher. After he leaves for England, she saves money so she can follow him. When she finally obtains the funds for an oceanic voyage, she meets a gentleman banker on the ship who befriends her. But once in England she joins her former tutor and learns more than she ever wanted to know about him and herself. 

"If you like romance you may enjoy this one." -- Sam Neill

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A behind-the-scenes fictional look at the research and marketing sides of a major pharmaceutical company developing and testing a new and possibly dangerous drug. Synopsis.

"Not a great one." -- Sam Neill

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• From the Press Kit: Strong Medicine Production Notes
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Kane is from a New England banking family; Abel is an immigrant from war-torn Poland. Both men find success in 20th century America, but events around the 1929 stock market crash lead Abel to blame Kane for the death of his mentor. Their destinies are intertwined as their feud grows and affects their public and private lives. 

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The adventures of renegade Captain Starlight, a man of aristocratic descent, who makes his reputation and legend as a robber and cattle rustler in the Australian bush. Synopsis .

"A bit of a mess this film, especially in the shortened version. I enjoyed Starlight and the locations." -- Sam Neill

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• From the Press Kit: Robbery Under Arms Introduction
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As World War II draws to a close, a woman who was active in the French Resistance returns to England and tries to find a life for herself that has some of the the adventure and the importance of the role she played during the war. 

"It was a great pleasure to work with [someone like Meryl Streep], because it sort of lifts your own game. Having said that, I don't think I was particularly good in Plenty, I was a little bit daunted by the experience." -- Sam Neill

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