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War

Pilipinas Kong Mahal

Pilipinas Kong Mahal

November 2, 1965

A story of a man who joined the guerilla in World War 2.

The Siege of Manchester

The Siege of Manchester

October 31, 1965

A German mercenary is hired to defend the small township of Manchester during the English Civil War.

King Rat

King Rat

October 27, 1965

When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.

On Korkusuz Kadın

On Korkusuz Kadın

October 22, 1965

Beauty of Beauties

Beauty of Beauties

October 22, 1965

Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.

Situation Hopeless — But Not Serious

Situation Hopeless — But Not Serious

October 13, 1965

A lonely German clerk captures two American flyers and keeps them as prisoners in his basement long after WWII has ended. Director Gottfried Reinhardt's 1965 comedy stars Alec Guinness, Robert Redford and Michael Connors.

The Bedford Incident

The Bedford Incident

October 11, 1965

During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.

The Ashes

The Ashes

September 25, 1965

Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.

Помни, Каспар!

Помни, Каспар!

September 20, 1965

In January 1945 during WWII, German corporal Kaspar and a Russian fugitive become partners in survival.

Fort Graveyard

Fort Graveyard

September 18, 1965

Charged with insubordination for punching a superior, Sergeant Kosugi is shipped to China in the last desperate days of the Second World War. His commander, Captain Sakuma, is vicious and dictatorial. Sakuma places Kosugi in charge of training for combat what once was the military band. Kosugi must somehow prepare his inept soldiers for the rigors of combat.

Pink Panzer

Pink Panzer

September 15, 1965

The next-door neighbor neglects to return the Pink Panther's lawn mower, resulting in a feud that escalates into all-out war.

Runda 6

Runda 6

September 14, 1965

Ballade vom roten Mohn

Ballade vom roten Mohn

September 14, 1965

Doctor Bethune

Doctor Bethune

September 7, 1965

Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune assists the Communists during the anti-Japanese struggle.

The Bells Toll for the Barefooted

The Bells Toll for the Barefooted

September 4, 1965

A dramatic story from the end of WW II and a remarkable contemplation of the value of true friendship, meaning and purpose oflife or the possibility to be humane even in inhuma ne conditions. In a frosty mountain setting a cruel struggle for life takes place. After a fight, two partisans return to their brigade carrying along a young German soldier as a captive. But suddenly, amidst the hopelessness of barren mountains. all protagonists find themselves in a liminal existential situation.

The Pearl Necklace

September 3, 1965

For nine-year-old Saša, the end of the Second World War is an adventure in which he and young neighbour friend Mařenka compete over who will spot the first Soviet soldier. But the boy causes problems when he lets two German snipers enter a house in which many families are seeking shelter. Fortunately, the inquisitive Saša also comes to the aid of Soviet soldier Váňa, whom one of the neighbours is accusing of stealing a pearl necklace.

Sea Of Fire

Sea Of Fire

August 26, 1965

Vietnamese guerrillas move into a village adjoining a French/US airstrip and recruit locals to help them bring it down.

The Tale of Malchish-Kibalchish

The Tale of Malchish-Kibalchish

August 25, 1965

The story is about a brave boy who never takes off his hat.

Morituri

Morituri

August 24, 1965

A German living in India during World War II is blackmailed by the English to impersonate an SS officer on board a cargo ship leaving Japan for Germany carrying a large supply of rubber for tyres. His mission is to disable the scuttling charges so the captain cannot sink the ship if they are stopped by English warships.

Assassination

Assassination

August 20, 1965

The assassination of Heydrich in Prague during WWII.