George Roy Hill
1) The sting
Language
English
Description
Set in 1930's Chicago, this story deals with two con men who seek revenge on a big-time gangster who was responsible for the murder of their friend.
2) Slap shot
Publisher
Universal Home Video
Language
English
Description
The coach of a third-rate hockey team signs up some rough and tough players to help his team win.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Academy Award winner Robin Williams, Glenn Close and John Lithgow star in this film based on John Irving's expansive, offbeat best-selling novel. When Jenny Fields (Close) decides to become a mother, she has no intention of finding a husband or of having marital sex, so she gets herself pregnant by a hospitalized solder on his deathbed. And so begins the unusual life of Garp (Williams), who is destined to be anything except what he himself desires...
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
'Thoroughly modern Millie' is the story of an innocent country girl who comes to the big city in search of a husband. Along the way she becomes the secretary of the rich and famous Trevor Graydon, befriends the sweet Miss Dorothy, fights off white slaver Mrs. Meers and hooks up with a lively paper clip salesman, Jimmy. In the end it takes a rich and nutty jazz baby like Muzzy to unravel all these complications, give a great party, and match up lovers....
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
The Sundance Kid is the frontier's fastest gun. His partner, Butch Cassidy is always dreaming up new ways to get rich fast. If only they could blow open a baggage car without also blowing up the money-filled safe inside. So Butch and Sundance pack their guns, put on new duds, and, with Sundance's girlfriend, head down to Bolivia.
6) Funny farm
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
A Manhattan sportswriter abandons his career for life in the country.
7) The sting
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
A young con man teams up with a seasoned con man to win money from a criminal banker in 1930s Chicago.
8) Hawaii
Series
Publisher
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Based on James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a New England farm boy who has decided that the Lord has commanded him to go to Hawaii in order to Christianize its inhabitants.
9) The sting
Series
Publisher
Universal
Language
English
Description
In 1930s Chicago, a young con man seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con to win a fortune from a criminal banker.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Butch and Sundance head up the infamous Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch's specialty is he's an idea man. Sundance is a true gunfighter. When Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often, a relentless posse is sent to track them down. Finally able to outrun the posse, Butch suggests that he, Sundance and his girlfriend Etta, try Bolivia, thinking Bolivian banks will be easy targets. Based loosely on the exploits of the historical characters
Language
English
Formats
Description
Billy Pilgrim has become unstuck in time. An otherwise typical soldier in WWII, without warning, he jumps back and forth in his life with no control over where he is going next. Sometimes he is an ophthalmologist at home in suburbia; deep in World War II Europe, surviving the Allied bombing of Dresden; on the planet Tralfamadore, being held captive by aliens in an intergalactic zoo--accompanied by a porn star. In the end, he learns that the many tragic...
Series
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Young aviators back from World War I found that giving up the exhilaration and freedom of flight was not an easy task. Waldo Pepper barnstorms across the Midwest, taking on rival after rival in his quest for the number one spot in the skies. He meets his match in Axel, and together they soar to great heights in stuntsmanship. Pepper's sweetheart, Maude, stays by his side, high-jinx or not in spite of the dangers.
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A pretty hospital night nurse says 'I do' to the Korean War vet under her care. Within moments she wonders what she's done. Ralph wed for money five years ago, but has grown to love his bride. Except she just walked out on him. Linger and look on as the pairs go through a Period of Adjustment.
18) Golpe de mestre
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Two con men set out to avenge the death of a mutual friend in 1930s Chicago. They swindle a powerful crime lord, pitting brain against brawn and pistol.