Stories Of The Century, Vol. 1 VHS
Features "Belle Starr," "Billy the Kid," "Frank and Jesse James," "Geronimo," "Quantrill and His Raiders" and "Cattle Kate." Guest stars include Marie Windsor, Richard Jaeckel, Lee Van Cleef. 155 min.
Ford Theater: A Measure Of Faith VHS
Airing on all three major networks during the Fifties, "Ford Theater" was a popular source of dramatic programming. "A Measure of Faith" stars Lee Van Cleef, Beverly Garland, Lew Ayres.
Buffalo Bill, Jr., Vol. 2 VHS
Includes "The Rain Wagon" (with Lyle Talbot) and "Boomer's Blunder" (with Lee Van Cleef).
How The West Was Won (Letterboxed Version) VHS
Also available in a theatrical, widescreen format.
The Lawless Breed(1952) VHS
In his first starring role, Rock Hudson plays famed frontier badman John Wesley Hardin. Director Raoul Walsh's well-crafted western biodrama follows Hardin's descent into outlaw status after killing a man in self-defense, the woman who tried to get him to change his life, and the son whom Hardin sought to stop from following in his footsteps. Julia Adams, John McIntyre and Lee Van Cleef also star. 83 min.
High Noon(1952) VHS
Four Academy Awards, including Gary Cooper's second Best Actor Oscar, went to director Fred Zinnemann's landmark Western drama. Cooper shines as retiring frontier marshal Will Kane, who must stand alone when a vengeance-seeking outlaw comes to town. Grace Kelly co-stars as Kane's new Quaker wife; with Lloyd Bridges, Katy Jurado, Ian MacDonald, Thomas Mitchell. 85 min.
The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms(1953) VHS
Atomic testing in the Arctic revives a gigantic "rhedosaurus" frozen in the ice for millions of years, and soon the creature is cutting a path of destruction down the streets of New York. Classic sci-fi thriller, based on a Ray Bradbury story, features stop-motion animation by Ray Harryhausen. Paul Christian, Paula Raymond star. 80 min.
Kansas City Confidential(1953) VHS
A bitter ex-cop becomes the criminal mastermind behind a huge armored car heist, and a former con must turn investigator when he's falsely accused of the crime. Intriguing underworld saga stars John Payne, Neville Brand, Coleen Gray, Lee Van Cleef. 98 min.
Gypsy Colt(1954) VHS
Wonderful family outing about a young girl who is forced into selling her prize horse to a racing stable because of family financial problems. The horse breaks out of its new home and sets out on a 500-mile trek to find the beloved girl. Donna Corcoran, Ward Bond, Frances Dee, Lee Van Cleef star. 62 min.
Ten Wanted Men(1955) VHS
Randolph Scott stars in this Technicolor ballad of the range as a powerful Arizona rancher whose desire to keep the peace by force of law is challenged by a gun-loving landowner. With Richard Boone and Jocelyn Brando. 80 min.
The Big Combo(1955) VHS
Downbeat "noir" thriller whose violence raised a few eyebrows upon the film's release. Cornel Wilde plays a dedicated cop out to bring down crime boss Richard Conte who gets involved with icy blonde Jean Wallace, Conte's mistress. With Brian Donlevy, Lee Van Cleef and Earl Holliman. 88 min.
A Man Alone(1955) VHS
A notorious gunman is accused of a stagecoach robbery he has nothing to do with. Mob wars, a brave sheriff and an intense finale make this a six-gun smash. Ray Milland, Raymond Burr. 96 min.
Pardners(1956) VHS
Lively Martin-Lewis outing with Jerry as a wealthy New York millionaire who teams with ranch foreman Dean to fight a group of ornery cowpokes starting trouble in a Western town. Lots of slapstick, shooting and songs. With Lori Nelson, Jeff Morrow, Agnes Moorehead and Milton Frome. 88 min.
Tribute To A Bad Man(1956) VHS
James Cagney is the title character, a no-nonsense rancher in the Colorado territory during the 1870s who uses a ruthless style of justice to punish a group of helpers he finds stealing. His frightening demeanor eventually scares his mistress into the arms of a newly hired ranch worker. Irene Papas, Don Dubbins, Vic Morrow also star; Robert Wise directs. 95 min.
The Conqueror [DVD](1956) DVD
A sweeping historical spectacle that became notorious for its unique casting (John Wayne as Mongol leader Genghis Khan, Susan Hayward as a Tartar princess) and for its on-location shooting near atomic test sites in Utah (many of the nearby townspeople and the film's stars later suffered health problems). The supporting cast includes Pedro Armendariz, Agnes Moorehead, William Conrad; Dick Powell directs. 111 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Surround; Subtitles: Spanish, French; interactive menus; scene access.
It Conquered The World(1956) VHS
Well-meaning scientist Lee Van Cleef reaches Venus with his ham radio and helps an alien scientist land on Earth. The sinister Venusian (who resembles a clawed eggplant with fangs) has designs on taking over the planet, however, and begins turning people into zombies. Sci-fi romp directed by Roger Corman, later remade as ``Zontar, the Thing from Venus,'' also stars Peter Graves, Beverly Garland. 68 min. This tape
Gunfight At The O.K. Corral(1957) VHS
Superbly mounted, landmark western that authentically depicts the famous showdown between Wyatt Earp and "Doc" Holliday and the Clanton Gang, while exploring the friendship between the rugged marshal (Burt Lancaster) and the dentist turned gunfighter (Kirk Douglas). Co-stars Rhonda Fleming, John Ireland; directed by John Sturges and written by Leon Uris. 122 min.
The Tin Star(1957) VHS
Top-notch Western story stars Anthony Perkins as a young sheriff who joins an apathetic former lawman (Henry Fonda) to battle a nasty gunslinger. Focus is placed equally on characterization and action in this film co-starring Neville Brand and Betsy Palmer; directed by Anthony Mann. 93 min.
The Lonely Man(1957) VHS
Emotionally-charged Western featuring Jack Palance as a gunfighter who attempts to reintroduce himself into son Anthony Perkins' life after deserting him 17 years earlier. But Perkins' anger gets in the way of a resolution, and an ornery gambler seeks vengeance from Palance for stealing his woman. Neville Brand, Robert Middleton also star. 87 min.
Raiders Of Old California(1957) VHS
A section of California inhabited by Mexicans is the setting for this sagebrusher about a pioneer who helps the Mexican owner of a hacienda who's being forced to sign over his land to a nasty cavalry officer. Jim Davis, Arleen Whelan, Marty Robbins and Lee Van Cleef star. 72 min.
The Young Lions(1958) VHS
A powerhouse performance from Marlon Brando, as a WWII German soldier whose enthusiasm erodes into bitter disillusionment as he witnesses the horrors of war and the Holocaust, highlights this exceptional character study from director Edward Dmytryk. Montgomery Clift, Maximilian Schell, Dean Martin and Hope Lange also star. 167 min.
The Bravados(1958) VHS
Powerful drama of frontier justice stars Gregory Peck as the man out to catch four outlaws he believes were responsible for assaulting and killing his wife, only to learn that his vigilante actions come at a terrible cost. Thoughtful Western co-stars Stephen Boyd, Joan Collins; look for Lee Van Cleef and "Curly Joe" De Rita as a hangman. 99 min.
The Young Lions [DVD](1958) DVD
A powerhouse performance from Marlon Brando, as a WWII German soldier whose enthusiasm erodes into bitter disillusionment as he witnesses the horrors of war and the Holocaust, highlights this exceptional character study from director Edward Dmytryk. Montgomery Clift, Maximilian Schell, Dean Martin and Hope Lange also star. 167 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English stereo, French stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer; scene access.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance(1962) VHS
John Ford's epic western stars James Stewart as a U.S. senator who returns to his old home after 25 years for the funeral of old friend John Wayne. When asked about Wayne by a reporter, Stewart tells of the story of his friendship with Wayne and how he saved his life from sadistic outlaw Liberty Valance (Lee Marvin). Vera Miles, Edmond O'Brien, Andy Devine and Woody Strode also star in this classic. 122 min.
How The West Was Won(1963) VHS
The sprawling story of three generations of 19th-century pioneers, and their odyssey from New England to the frontier, is a true western classic. The all-star cast includes John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Debbie Reynolds, James Stewart, Carroll Baker, Gregory Peck and Lee J. Cobb, and Spencer Tracy narrates. Co-directed by John Ford, Henry Hathaway and George Marshall. 165 min.
For A Few Dollars More(1967) VHS
Clint squints his way to the top in this slam-bang sequel to ``A Fistful of Dollars.'' Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef star as two wandering gunslingers who must combine forces to track down a wanted killer. Directed by Sergio Leone. 113 min.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly(1967) VHS
Clint Eastwood at his best! Believe it or not, he's the good, while Lee Van Cleef is the bad and Eli Wallach is the ugly. The three are after treasure during the Civil War, and there's no stopping them or their hungry quest. Superb score; a two-fisted Sergio Leone classic. 161 min.
Day Of Anger(1967) VHS
First-class Italian frontier saga starring Lee Van Cleef as a master gunslinger who joins forces with an orphan to take over a small town. After teaching the youngster everything he knows, Van Cleef finds himself facing his student in a showdown. With Giuliano Gemma, Walter Rilla; directed by Tonino Valerii ("My Name is Nobody"). AKA: "Days of Wrath."
The Commandos(1968) VHS
The Italian commandos, led by some stalwart Americans, must secure an important North African oasis before the Allies land. Lee Van Cleef, Jack Kelly. 100 min.
Beyond The Law [DVD](1968) DVD
Western legend Lee Van Cleef is a man caught in the middle, as the ex-leader of an outlaw gang becomes the town sheriff and must choose between protecting a fortune in loot or siding with his former allies. With Antonio Sabato, Gordon Mitchell, Bud Spencer. AKA "Bloodsilver," "The Good Die First." 90 min.
Death Rides A Horse(1969) VHS
A young man looking for the outlaws who killed his parents teams up with an embittered gunslinger after those responsible for his imprisonment in this violent Western tale. Lee Van Cleef, John Phillip Law, Anthony Dawson star. 115 min.
El Condor(1970) VHS
To Jim Brown (``The Dirty Dozen''), martial arts star Lee Van Cleef and an Apache raiding party, it's an impregnable Mexican fortress crammed with gold and ready for plundering, but to generalissimo Patrick O'Neal, it's his secret place to defend at any cost. Bloody post-Civil War epic scored by Maurice Jarre. 102 min.
Captain Apache(1971) VHS
He was the bad guy in all those Clint Eastwood Westerns and now he's even badder. It's Lee Van Cleef as a ruthless gun-for-hire, out to bring a killer to justice before he can assassinate President Grant. With Carroll Baker, Stuart Whitman. 94 min. This tape is previously viewed. Manufacturer: Viking Entertainment Inc. Box condition: B. Tape appearance: B.
Bad Man's River(1972) VHS
Lee Van Cleef is an opportunistic outlaw who becomes involved in a complicated plot hatched by James Mason and Gina Lollobrigida to con the Mexican government out of $1,000,000. Comedy/Western co-stars Simon Andreu and Diana Lorys. 92 min. This tape is previously viewed. Manufacturer: Viking Video Classics. Box condition: B. Tape appearance: B.
The Grand Duel(1973) VHS
When a young gunslinger finds himself falsely accused of murder, it's up to veteran outlaw Lee Van Cleef to look out for him and set things right. Lots of action and gunplay, European-style, with Peter O'Brien, Horst Frank.
Take A Hard Ride(1975) VHS
Jim Brown stars as a grizzled cowboy charged with delivering a large sum of money across the Mexican frontier, only to find his journey beset by natural and human hazards. Frontier actioner co-stars Lee Van Cleef, Fred Williamson. 103 min.
Escape From Death Row(1976) VHS
Criminal mastermind Lee Van Cleef devises an ingenious way to escape prison on the eve of his execution in this action-packed effort. With James Lane, Barbara Moore. 86 min.
God's Gun(1977) VHS
Sagebrush stunner casts Lee Van Cleef in a dual role: a courageous priest, shot down defending his village from a marauding gang, and his gunslinging twin brother, who's out to prove that vengeance is his! Jack Palance, Richard Boone, Sybil Danning, Leif Garrett co-star. AKA: "A Bullet from God." 93 min.
Kid Vengeance(1977) VHS
Leif Garrett stars as a young pioneer who hits the trail in search of revenge upon Lee Van Cleef and his murderous outlaw band, who killed Garrett's parents. Jim Brown, Glynnis O'Connor, John Marley co-star. AKA: "Take Another Hard Ride." 93 min.
The Squeeze(1980) VHS
Action ace Lee Van Cleef is a retired safecracker who is lured back into the "business" by the son of a former partner who has a job planned that will make them rich...but is everything what it seems? Compelling caper suspenser also stars Edward Albert, Karen Black, Lionel Stander. AKA: "Diamond Thieves," "The Heist," "The Rip-Off." 100 min.
Escape From New York(1981) VHS
1997: New York City has become a walled-off maximum security prison for the nation's most violent criminals. When the president's plane crashes inside Gotham, a tough ex-con (Kurt Russell) is given 24 hours to rescue him...or die trying. John Carpenter's action classic also stars Donald Pleasence, Adrienne Barbeau, Ernest Borgnine and Isaac Hayes. 99 min.
Codename: Wildgeese(1984) VHS
High-spirited adventure yarn that teams Ernest Borgnine, Klaus Kinski and Lee Van Cleef. A gaggle of mercenaries must face their seemingly impossible suicide mission: penetrate Southeast Asia and lay waste to the opium harvest there. 101 min. This tape is previously viewed. Manufacturer: New World Video. Box condition: B. Tape appearance: B.
Armed Response(1986) VHS
Lee Van Cleef, with assistance from son David Carradine, takes up arms in response to the vicious murder of his two other sons by a Japanese ganglord in Los Angeles' Chinatown. Violent action at its finest. Also stars Mako. 86 min. This tape is previously viewed. Manufacturer: RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video. Box condition: B. Tape appearance: B.
Thieves Of Fortune(1990) VHS
Exciting adventure saga that takes you from middle America to the middle of the death-at-every-turn Amazon jungle, as a band of daredevils risk everything for a fabulous fortune. Michael Nouri, Shawn Weatherly, Lee Van Cleef. 100 min. This tape is previously viewed. Manufacturer: Academy Entertainment. Box condition: B. Tape appearance: B.
High Noon [DVD](1952) DVD
How The West Was Won [DVD](1963) DVD
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly [DVD](1967) DVD
For A Few Dollars More [DVD](1967) DVD