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Based on an epic poem by Henrik Ibsen, A Man There Was is commonly cited as the film that launced Sweden's first golden age of filmmaking. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it tells the story of a fisherman so desperate to obtain food for his starving family taht he tries to break through a British blackade, only to find himself at the mercy of extraordinary forces. Victor Sjostrom (The Outlaw And His Wife), who not only directs but also plays the leading role, was renowned for his ability to exploit Sweden's incredible locations. A Man There Was is no exception, and Julius Janenzon's cinematography stunningly captures the harsh, unforgiving quailty of the ever present sea. Critic Andrew Sarris once speculated, It is possible that Victor Sjostrom was the world's first great director, even... Less

It's the ultimate Pink Panth-ology! This collection includes 9 films featuring Ted Wass, Peter Sellers, David Niven, Roberto Benigni, Alan Arkin, Elke Sommer, Frank Finlay, Herbert Lom, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Wagner and Steve Martin. There are also 9 D