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TV Schedule Jul 16 - Jul 21
Rashomon
A heavy downpour surprises a priest, a woodcutter, and a servant, forcing them to seek protection from the water in a temple ruin. Previously, they witnessed a crime without knowing how it was committed.
Anatomy of a Murder
Frederick Manion, an army lieutenant, is arrested for the murder of bartender, Barney Quill. In defence, he claims that the victim had beaten and raped his wife. With such evidence somewhat lacking, Manion's lawyer, Paul Biegler attempts to save his defendant from prosecution, setting his assistants in search of witnesses.
Rear Window
The story of a recuperating news photographer who believes he has witnessed a murder. Confined to a wheelchair after an accident, he spends his time watching the occupants of neighbouring apartments through a telephoto lens and binoculars and becomes convinced that a murder has taken place.
The Italian Job
A group of petty criminals plan to rig a major traffic jam to divert attention from their bank heist.
Dirty Harry
A violent and uncompromising police officer hunts for a psychopath who holds the city of San Francisco to ransom. Although the officer's unorthodox methods do not endear him to his superiors, the mayor reluctantly agrees that Harry Callahan seems to be the right cop for the job.
Serpico
Based on the true story of policeman Frank Serpico, who sacrificed his career to expose widespread corruption in the NYPD. Going beyond the call of duty, he is rewarded for his commitment.
Last Action Hero
Eleven-year-old Danny is given a magic ticket by a strange projectionist and is transported into the cinema screen. Thanks to his advance knowledge of the plot, he is able to help his silver-screen hero out of an awkward situation and becomes his partner. There's trouble in store for the unlikely duo when the villain tries to seize the magic ticket.
Midnight Run
A gruff cop turned bounty hunter captures a fugitive accountant accused of fraud and sets off from New York for Los Angeles to collect his prize. However, he is unaware that both the Mafia and the FBI are also on the accountant's trail and hot on their heels.
Anatomy of a Murder
Frederick Manion, an army lieutenant, is arrested for the murder of bartender, Barney Quill. In defence, he claims that the victim had beaten and raped his wife. With such evidence somewhat lacking, Manion's lawyer, Paul Biegler attempts to save his defendant from prosecution, setting his assistants in search of witnesses.
Rashomon
A heavy downpour surprises a priest, a woodcutter, and a servant, forcing them to seek protection from the water in a temple ruin. Previously, they witnessed a crime without knowing how it was committed.