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Peter Falk
Language
English
Description
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive in a classic tale of love and adventure. The beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the nasty Prince Humperdinck, while Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her.
Series
Criterion collection volume 948
Language
English
Formats
Description
Heartbroken over the death of her beloved Westley, beautiful Buttercup finally succumbs to the advances of the wicked Prince Humperdinck. Yet, when she's suddenly kidnapped by a motley band of deviants, what gallant hero comes to the rescue? None other than Westley-- alive, well and as wonderful as ever. But before these two can live happily ever after, they must first overcome formidable odds. Will these star-crossed lovers ever fulfill their destiny?...
Series
Criterion collection volume 948
Language
English
Description
A lowly stable boy, Westley, pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup, only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Peter Falk is back in all his rumpled, trenchcoat-wearing glory as police lieutenant Columbo in six captivating two-hour TV movies that aired between 1991-1993. Join the four-time Primetime Emmy winner for 'just one more thing' as he goes after sure-footed suspects with his offbeat wit, wily charm, and dogged persistence.
15) Columbo
Pub. Date
[2004], ©1971-©1972.
Language
English
Description
Columbo, a disheveled, cigar-chomping, trench coat-wearing police lieutenant, who appears to be an incompetent bumbler. Despite his appearance, Columbo is the shrewdest, most resourceful detective in the LAPD.
16) The in-laws
Series
Criterion collection volume 823
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Prospective in-laws mild-mannered Sheldon Kornpett and Vince Ricardo, who claims to be a government agent, end up on a dangerous mission to Honduras just after they meet for the first time.
20) Scared straight!
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
"Profiling a unique juvenile crime-prevention program at New Jersey's Rahway maximum-security prison, Scared Straight! recounts the day seventeen teenage lawbreakers spent inside the prison with the most dangerous criminals New Jersey had to offer. In an attempt to literally scare the kids out of their criminal ways, "the Lifers" took turns describing their nightmarish prison life, sharing every gruesome detail."--Publisher's website.