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British soldiers arrive on an Adriatic island during the Second World War, only to discover a group of German troops already stationed there. Both sides declare a truce so they can enjoy their luxurious surroundings instead of fighting, but the arrival of a female castaway stirs up tension in the ranks. Comedy, starring Dennis Price and George Cole

A young dancer trying to launch her career during the Second World War discovers a talent for singing. As she becomes a huge star, she encounters a snobbish classical composer who rejects popular music as vulgar. She strives to change his mind and see the perfect musical team they could be. Musical, starring Vera Lynn and Geraldo

A publicity-seeking actress with an urge to be famous comes up with a plan to make a name for herself. She rents a billboard in New York with her name and picture on it, and soon becomes an overnight sensation - despite not actually being famous for anything. Meanwhile, a wealthy playboy becomes infatuated with her, to the consternation of her film-maker boyfriend. Comedy, starring Judy Holliday, Peter Lawford and Jack Lemmon in his screen debut

A publicity-seeking actress with an urge to be famous comes up with a plan to make a name for herself. She rents a billboard in New York with her name and picture on it, and soon becomes an overnight sensation - despite not actually being famous for anything. Meanwhile, a wealthy playboy becomes infatuated with her, to the consternation of her film-maker boyfriend. Comedy, starring Judy Holliday, Peter Lawford and Jack Lemmon in his screen debut

English servant Gladys Aylward fulfills her dream of becoming a missionary in China. Working from a roadside inn used by mule caravans, she ends up caring for dozens of orphans, who she courageously leads to safety through hostile and mountainous territory during the Sino-Japanese War. Fact-based drama, starring Ingrid Bergman, with Curt Jurgens, Ronald Squire and Robert Donat

English servant Gladys Aylward fulfills her dream of becoming a missionary in China. Working from a roadside inn used by mule caravans, she ends up caring for dozens of orphans, who she courageously leads to safety through hostile and mountainous territory during the Sino-Japanese War. Fact-based drama, starring Ingrid Bergman, with Curt Jurgens, Ronald Squire and Robert Donat

A wealthy widow travels to Italy to escape the pressure of her in-laws, and promptly falls in love with a poor local. When the revived woman agrees to marry her foreign friend, her relatives back home are shocked by the apparent disregard for class, culture and their family's image, and set about putting an end to the unlikely union. Period drama, based on the novel by EM Forster, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Judy Davis and Rupert Graves

A wealthy widow travels to Italy to escape the pressure of her in-laws, and promptly falls in love with a poor local. When the revived woman agrees to marry her foreign friend, her relatives back home are shocked by the apparent disregard for class, culture and their family's image, and set about putting an end to the unlikely union. Period drama, based on the novel by EM Forster, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Judy Davis and Rupert Graves

Four sisters are raised by their strong-willed mother while their father is away fighting in the American Civil War. Although one yearns to become a writer and another dreams of being married, the girls remain firmly united as the family steers a course through hard times and tragic events. Period drama, based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, with Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Claire Danes, Samantha Mathis and Kirsten Dunst

Four sisters are raised by their strong-willed mother while their father is away fighting in the American Civil War. Although one yearns to become a writer and another dreams of being married, the girls remain firmly united as the family steers a course through hard times and tragic events. Period drama, based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, with Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Claire Danes, Samantha Mathis and Kirsten Dunst

A retired army colonel has raised his three sons alone on their remote Montana ranch. But the all-male household is thrown into turmoil when the youngest son brings home his beautiful fiancee, causing jealousy and tensions that culminate in tragedy. Edward Zwick's period drama, starring Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond and Henry Thomas

A retired army colonel has raised his three sons alone on their remote Montana ranch. But the all-male household is thrown into turmoil when the youngest son brings home his beautiful fiancee, causing jealousy and tensions that culminate in tragedy. Edward Zwick's period drama, starring Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond and Henry Thomas

An SAS captain infiltrates a gang of terrorists who plan to take over the London residence of the American Secretary of State - but his close relationship with the group's leader threatens the operation. Action thriller, starring Lewis Collins, Judy Davis, Edward Woodward, Maurice Roeves and Richard Widmark

A former gunslinger vows to turn his back on violence and make a fresh start. But when his newspaper reporter brother is brutally killed, he sets out to get revenge on those responsible. Western, starring Rod Cameron, Cathy Downs, Reed Hadley and Anne Gwynne