Blu-ray review: “Elephant Walk” (1954)

“Elephant Walk” (1954) Adventure Running Time: 103 minutes Written by: John Lee Mahin Directed by: William Dieterle Featuring: Elizabeth Taylor, Dana Andrews, Peter Finch, Abraham Sofaer and Abner Biberman John Wiley: “Let them have their Elephant Walk, Ruth. We'll build a new place, a home somewhere else.” "Elephant Walk," released in 1954, is a captivating and intense drama set against the lush backdrop of …

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Blu-ray review: “Omar Khayyam” (1957)

“Omar Khayyam” (1957) Adventure  Running Time: 101 minutes Written by: Barré Lyndon Directed by: William Dieterle Featuring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek and Edward Platt Omar Khayyam: “They call you Chosen One... the Seventh Excellent Creature.Are you also to be appointed Caliph, interpreting the Will of God, Supreme Ruler above all earthly kings?" Hasani Sabah: If it were not so, I …

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Blu-ray review: “Rope of Sand” (1949)

Drama Running Time: 104 minutes Written by: Walter Doniger Directed by: William Dieterle Featuring: Burt Lancaster, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains and Peter Lorre Toady: “I am here, free as the wind, fountain of extraordinary knowledge, splendidly corrupt and eager to be of profitable service.” Critical Commentary "Rope of Sand" is a film-noir adventure movie released in 1949, directed by William Dieterle. Starring Burt …

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