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'Cowboy' (1958) - Blu-ray pre-order available from Umbrella Films direct - Aus$19.95 Release date: September 7 "Tempers flare and fists fly in COWBOY, an action-packed sagebrush classic based on the real-life adventures of a young tenderfoot turned tough cattleman. Glenn Ford stars as Tom Reece, a range-hardened trail boss who has just arrived in Chicago after months on the plains. When he loses all his money in a high-stakes poker game, he reluctantly accepts a $3,800 loan from hotel desk clerk Frank Harris (Academy Award® winner Jack Lemmon) in exchange for a piece of his cattle business. Frank, a would-be cowboy, has fallen hopelessly in love with Maria Vidal (Anna Kashfi), the voluptuous daughter of a wealthy Mexican rancher. Though her father forbids the lovers from seeing each other again, Frank holds Tom to their partnership agreement, and forces the feisty wrangler to take him on the cattle drive to Maria's hometown of Guadalupe. There, the two men find all the excitement they can handle in this all-star Technicolor tale of fiery emotions and dangerous desires." ![]()
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'Alvarez Kelly' (1966) - Blu-ray pre-order available from Umbrella Films direct - Aus$19.95 Release date: September 7 "This is the story of a renegade adventurer, Alvarez Kelly (William Holden), who gets caught in the middle of the Civil War. With no loyalties to either North or South, Kelly is hired to drive a herd of cattle from Mexico to the Union Army in Virginia. However, along the way he is captured by Confederate Colonel Tom Rossiter (Richard Widmark), who persuades him - by shooting off a finger - to deliver the cattle to starving Confederates in Richmond. At a bridge leading to Richmond, the Union Army attacks and a bloody battle ensures in which Kelly risks his own life to save a Confederate officer. In the end, Kelly's fate once again lies in the hands of Colonel Rossiter." ![]()
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'The Mountain Road' (1960) - Blu-ray pre-order available from Umbrella Films direct - Aus$19.95 Release date: September 7 "Major Baldwin (James Stewart) leads an 8-man demolition team, including Collins (Glenn Corbett), Sgt, Michaelson (Henry Morgan) and Miller, charged with blowing up bridges, roads and villages in the path of the advancing Japanese in World War II. Madame Hung (Lisa Lu), a beautiful Chinese widow who speaks English, and Colonel Kwan (Frank Silvera) joins his party. The Major's task is enormously complicated by the fleeting refugees, Chinese Army deserters and overall panic. Although Baldwin and the widow are drawn together, he fails to understand her compassion since he has stripped himself of all emotion to accomplish his job of devastation." ![]()
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'The Blue Dahlia' (1946) - Blu-ray pre-order available from Umbrella Films direct - Aus$19.95 Release date: September 7 "Film noir favorite THE BLUE DAHLIA star Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake displayed sizzling screen chemistry in their final movie together. A WWII vetern (Ladd) is accused of killing his unfaithful wife and races against time to find the real murderer with the help of a sympathetic stranger (Lake). Written for the screen by acclaimed detective writer Raymond Chandler, this stylized film features moody black and white cinemtography and earned an Academy Award® nomination for Best Original Screenplay." ![]()
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'Cloak & Dagger' (1984) - Blu-Ray pre-order available from Umbrella direct - $44:85 AUD Release date: October “A CRACKERJACK SPY THRILLER… A MARVELOUS TIME.â€- Bob Thomas, Associated Press. From the director and writer of PSYCHO II comes this beloved 80s “edge-of-the-seat adventure thriller†(Gannett News Service). 11-year-old Davey Osborne (Henry Thomas) loves playing video games and acting out top-secret missions. But the spy game quickly turns from fantasy to reality when he stumbles into a real life adventure involving agents trying to sneak military secrets out of the country concealed in a video game cartridge. With professional hitmen moving in, and everyone thinking he’s still game-playing, Davey enlists the aid of his best friend, an imaginary super spy named Jack Flack (Dabney Coleman) to help him survive the high-stakes action and real bullets! But can he stay one step ahead of his murderous pursuers in this real life game of espionage? Boasting a star turn from Henry Thomas (straight from E.T.) and packed with Hitchcockian set pieces and Atari game action, CLOAK & DAGGER is a nostalgic thrill ride from first breathless frame to last. Umbrella Entertainment proudly presents this iconic kid-classic on blu-ray with an extensive dossier of never before seen (or heard) extra"" Special Features and specs:
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'Midnite Spares' (1983) - Blu-Ray pre-order available from Umbrella direct - $44:85 AUD Release date: October 5 "“There’s a helluva lot more action and crashes just in the trailer for MIDNITE SPARES than there is in the first two FAST AND FURIOUS movies put together!â€- Quentin Tarantino Strap yourself in and hold on tight as Umbrella Entertainment proudly presents the world premiere Blu-ray release of this car-crunching Ozploitation classic – newly remastered in 4k from the original vault materials. They didn’t get angry… they got even. Set against a background of high-risk sprintcar driving, MIDNIGHT SPARES tells the action-packed story of a motley team of grease monkeys and speedway freaks who take on a massive car stealing and stripping racket in the west of Sydney.They quickly discover that they’re not only battling a tough and highly organised auto crime cartel – but also the bent cops who protect them. Packed with jaw-dropping crashes and smashes, bitumen-burning chases and adrenaline-pumping speedway action, MIDNITE SPARES features scene-stealing performances from Ozploitation superstars Bruce Spence and David Argue, alongside Gia Carides (in her film debut) and spunky Amanda Dole (1983 Playmate of the Year)." Special Features and specs:
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'Sons Of Steel' (1988) - Blu-Ray pre-order available from Umbrella direct - $44:85 AUD Release date: October 5 "The nuttiest, wildest, most utterly insane science-fiction-time-travelling-rock-opera-eco-terrorist-action film Australia has ever produced, SONS OF STEEL is a no-holds-barred kick to the cerebral cortex. Once seen you’ll never be quite the same. World famous hair metal impresario and eco-warrior Black Alice is imprisoned in a stasis hologram by the dictatorial leaders of OCEANA, the corporate entity that now rules what was once Australia. Trapped in endless slumber for eons until he is accidentally freed by two barbarian warriors who patrol a vast wasteland, Black Alice learns that the home he once knew was destroyed by an adrift nuclear sub that floated into Sydney Harbour. Determined to undo the sins of the past, Black Alice must travel back in time to stop evil scientist and corporate stooge Secta from destroying everything and everyone he holds dear! Lovingly restored from original film elements under the supervision of director Gary L. Keady and complemented by a host of additional extras, this rarely seen gem will knock your socks off, stuff them in your mouth and hog-tie you in front of your TV. There is no escape from SONS OF STEEL" Special Features and specs:
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'Wrong Turn' (2003) - Collector's Edition Blu-Ray (+ 35mm Film + O-Ring + Poster + Lobby Cards) pre-order available from Umbrella direct - $45:00 AUD Release date: November 2 "EXCLUSIVE TO THE UMBRELLA WEBSTORE - LIMITED TO 200 Stalked by cannibalistic inbred mutants in the West Virginia backwoods, a group of friends are picked off one-by-one in a Grand Guignol of terror and violence in Rob Schmidt’s sadistic rural horror masterpiece WRONG TURN. Travelling cross-country to an important interview, Chris (Desmond Harrington) turns off the grid-locked freeway into the West Virginia backwoods hoping to bypass the logjam only to crash his car into the back of an already-marooned vehicle. Surviving relatively unharmed, he and his fellow stranded – Jesse (Eliza Dushku), Carly (Emmanuelle Chriqui), Scott (Jeremy Sisto), Francine (Lindy Booth) and Evan (Kevin Zegers) – decide to hike back to the freeway to find help. Instead they encounter Three-Finger, Saw-Tooth and One-Eye, three hulking inbred brothers who don’t take kindly to strangers – unless they’re on the lunch menu." Special Features:
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'Night Of Fear' (1973) / 'Inn Of The Damned' (1975) - Blu-Ray (+ Daybill) pre-order available from Umbrella direct - $39:95 AUD Release date: November 2 "A DOUBLE SHOCK of undiluted TERROR and SUSPENSE from maverick Ozploitation auteur TERRY BOURKE. Umbrella Entertainment invites you to dim the lights and settle in for an unnerving evening of sadistic violence, red raw horror and ample bare flesh with this classic Ozploitation double bill – newly remastered in high definition from the original 35mm vault materials. NIGHT OF FEAR In this groundbreaking, homegrown creepfest, a deranged, reclusive hermit (Norman Yemm) delights in dismembering unwary travellers and keeping company with a colony of rats fed on blood.When a young woman (Carla Hoogeveen) crashes into one of the madman’s ghoulish road traps, so begins “an unrelenting avalanche of terror†(The Australian). INN OF THE DAMNED On a lonely stretch of road, deep in an isolated rainforest, lies an eerie, forgotten Inn. Few travellers stop there now – and those that do… disappear! Kincaid, an American bounty hunter (Alex Cord), is hired to unravel the Inn’s chilling secrets. He is soon confronted by its demented owners (Judith Anderson and Joseph Furst), obsessed with guarding the nightmarish truth within." Special Features:
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'Box Of Burt' - Burt Reynolds Collection (+ Posters + Air Freshener + Ad Cards + Sticker) pre-order available from Umbrella direct - $110:00 aud Release date: December 7 "Presented within this glorious compendium are some of the legend’s most celebrated, yet disparate works, each accompanied by a slew of extras for your viewing pleasure. Sit back, relax and prepare to enjoy the BOX OF BURT. From his start in the 50s as a humble stunt man to the dizzying heights of the number one box office draw in the world, Burt Reynolds career has had an indelible impact on the very psyche of Hollywood. From Native American Warrior to Cowboy Conman, from Moonshine Runner to Nascar Hero, from Judge to Porn Producer, Burt’s career is one of the most eclectic and diverse in the business. Traversing feature films, Long-running TV shows, theatre, and even a brief stint as a talk show host, Burt has truly done it all with both style and panache... and a pretty awesome moustache! THE CANNONBALL RUN - Drivers compete in a no-holds-barred race across the United States. Featuring an all-star cast including Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Farrah Fawcett, Jackie Chan, Roger Moore, Peter Fonda, Adrienne Barbeau, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. CANNONBALL RUN 2 - When a wealthy Sheikh offers up a million dollar prize, drivers from around the world gather once more to compete in the cross-country marathon car race: The Cannonball Run. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Burt Reynolds, Jackie Chan, Dom DeLuise, Frank Sinatra, Telly Savalas, Richard Kiel and Ricardo Montalban. THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS - When the popular Chicken Ranch brothel in Texas is targeted by a moralistic TV media crusader (Dom DeLuise), the brothel’s buxom madam, Miss Mona (Dolly Parton), teams up with the local Sherriff (Burt Reynolds) to save the cathouse from closure in this song-and-dance comedy adapted from the smash-hit Broadway musical. STROKER ACE - When NASCAR driver Stroker Ace (Burt Reynolds) signs a contract with a new sponsor (Ned Beatty) without reading it, he is forced into a series of hilarious stunts that could cost him his career, his dignity and his sanity. Also stars Loni Anderson, Jim Nabors, Parker Stevenson and Buba Smith with a surpise cameo by the Mistress Of The Dark herself, Cassandra ‘Elvira’ Peterson. THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN - Blake Edwards' all-star romantic comedy features Burt Reynolds as David, a sculptor who is also an incurable womanizer but when things go south in both the studio and the bedroom, he seeks out the assistance of a beautiful psychiatrist (Julie Andrews). All is going well and David is able to make some real breakthroughs until the unthinkable happens and he falls in love with his therapist." Special features:
THE CANNONBALL RUN
CANNONBALL RUN II
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
STROKER ACE
THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN
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