Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail escapes & hangings were all part of Dublin's 'brilliant parade' in the 18th & 19th century, including actors, clergymen, scientists, politicians & rogues & rascals of every hue. This title describes the poverty, street beggars & workhouses that were all a feature of Dublin life. ...

Winner of the Best Director Award at the 1959 Berlin Film Festival, this film is regarded by many to be one of Akira Kurosawa's finest & has been acknowledged by George Lucas as the principle inspiration for ' Star Wars'. Set in 16th century Japan, the story centres on rival clans, hidden gold & a princess in distress. Tahei (Minoru Chaiki) & Matashichi (Kamatari Fujiwara) are two cowardly soldiers on the run from an advancing enemy army. As they search the country for a cache of secret gold, they join forces with Rokurota Makabe (Toshiro Mifune), a samurai warrior who is escorting a fiesty princess (Misa Uehara) through enemy territory. The mismatched travellers then have to fight a number of battles before they finally come within sight of their goal. ...