Abraham Polonsky

Based on information from FBI cases, this documentary investigates the dark years of American cinema and attempts to discover the mechanisms leading to one of the most diabolical periods in US history.

This film discusses the effect on how major American films in Hollywood were influenced by the Eastern European Jewish culture that most of the major movie moguls who controlled the studios shared. Through clips of various films, the filmmakers illustrate the dominant themes like that of the outsider, the outspoken American patriotism, and rooting for the underdog in society.

Short documentary about Polonsky and his Hollywood years.

The vows of an ambitious young American priest are tested during World War II. Not only does Father John Flaherty get involved with the black market to raise money for the Vatican, he also falls in love with a young French nun.

A young man struggles to become a boxing champ, but success blinds him. It is only through the love of his girlfriend that he is brought back to reality.

Documentary about American filmmaker Abraham Polonsky.

Since time immemorial, the simple-minded boisterous people of Malava, a small Polish town near the border of imperial Russia, have lived on horse-stealing, horse-trading and horse-smuggling. Life changes abruptly when a Russian garrison, commanded by Captain Stoloff, occupies the town and, in the name of the Czar, requisitions all the horses for the Russian-Japanese War. With no more horses to steal, Kifke cannot afford to marry Estusha and all the young men in the village are likely to be incorporated into the Russian army. This state of affairs cannot continue and Zavill will take care of things. Written by Guy Bellinger (IMDB)

1909年、アメリカ。先住民族の青年ウイリーが、年に一度の祭りのため故郷の居留地に戻ってきた。同族の恋人ローラの家族に結婚を承諾してもらおうとするが、夜間、彼女の父親を誤って銃殺してしまう。ローラを連れて逃避行を余儀なくされたウイリーを、保安官補のクーパーらが執拗に追跡する。やがて訪れる事件の結末。それはあまりにも衝撃的だった…。

1909年、アメリカ。先住民族の青年ウイリーが、年に一度の祭りのため故郷の居留地に戻ってきた。同族の恋人ローラの家族に結婚を承諾してもらおうとするが、夜間、彼女の父親を誤って銃殺してしまう。ローラを連れて逃避行を余儀なくされたウイリーを、保安官補のクーパーらが執拗に追跡する。やがて訪れる事件の結末。それはあまりにも衝撃的だった…。

『ダーティ・ハリー』ほか、骨太なアクション演出に定評のあるドン・シーゲル監督、初期の傑作。リチャード・ウィドマーク演じる刑事が、スパニッシュ・ハーレム地区を舞台に活躍するハード・ボイルドな逸品だ。

An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.

A ruthless fashion designer steps on everyone in her way in order to reach the top of her profession. Eventually she is forced to choose between her ambition and the man she loves.

Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.

Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.

Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.

A British colonel escapes from the Gestapo to the Black Forest and poses as a Gypsy's mate.