All Films

The Smurfs Halloween Special

1983 • 23 min

Jokey Smurf's birthday is on Halloween and so is Gargamel's. Papa Smurf sends Lazy Smurf out to gather red leaves for Jokey's birthday party. Of course, Lazy falls asleep in the woods and Mother Nature turns him red while she is coloring leaves.

Around Midnight

1983 • 33 min • Poland

A man has a mysterious power which causes the death of each person he condemns.

Possibly in Michigan

1983 • 12 min • United States of America

A musical horror story about two young women who are stalked through a shopping mall by a cannibal. He follows them home, and here the victims become the aggressors.

A Pillar In The Stream

1983 • 46 min • East Germany

The story of communist Walter Zauner who in 1952 was one of the first in the Federal Republic to be convicted of sabotage of a military installation.

Suzanne Somers... And 10,000 G.I.s

1983 • 60 min

A variety special starring Suzanne Somers as she entertains Army and Air Force personnel at Ramstein Air Base in Kaiserslautern, West Germany.

Sprout Wings and Fly

1983 • 30 min • United States of America

Set in the North Carolina Appalachians, Sprout Wings and Fly honors the fiddle playing of 82-year-old Tommy Jarrell of Toast, NC. Tommy was quirky, gregarious and generous, and this film shows him at his best, in fine fiddling form.

Quiet Riot Live in Dortmund

1983 • 25 min

Recorded Live in Dortmund, Germany December 18, 1983, as part of the Metal Health tour. Setlist: : "Let’s Get Crazy", "Metal Health", "Slick Black Cadillac", "Cum On Feel The Noize"

Aliens From Inner Space

1983 • 25 min

An incredible look at cephalopods – squids, octopi, and cuttlefish, from the Wildlife on One series. Filmed from Hawaii to the Gulf of Mexico, and using computers, scientists study the shape and color-changing abilities of these bizarre animals. Narrated by David Attenborough. (This film was shown on BBC as Season 12, Episode 2 of Wildlife on One. This listing is for the 16mm film release.)

Last Love

1983 • 60 min

Tending her husband's grave one day, Annabel Fox meets Jack Ives, a retired regimental sergeant-major. But when their friendship turns to love and talk of marriage, Annabel's children step in. They have other plans for her and, anyway, "He's so common, mummy..."

Sex Maniac's Guide to the U.S.A.

1983 • 55 min • United States of America

This a compilation of three mondo-style documentaries from the father of American mondo cinema, director Romano Vanderbes. He is credited with a 3-part documentary series called "This Is America" [1977], "This Is America Part 2" [1977] and "America Exposed" [1990]. This documentary contains all the "sex-related" stories from the series. It travels across the country in search of the kinky and the bizarre. Title song "America the Beautiful" by The Dictators.

Kilroy Was Here

1983 • 10 min • United States of America

Intro for the concept album/rock opera 'Kilroy Was Here' by rock band Styx. A rebel fan motivates a jailed rock star framed for murder by the fundamentalist dictator of Orwellian future America where all rock music is banned to escape.

The Paragon of Comedy

1983 • 60 min

John Paragon and friends perform comedy skits as a variety of colorful characters.

Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti

1983 • 29 min • United Kingdom

An unconventional portrait of painter Frida Kahlo and photographer Tina Modotti. Simple in style but complex in its analysis, it explores the divergent themes and styles of two contemporary and radical women artists working in the upheaval of the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution.

All the Money in the World

1983 • 23 min • United States of America

A young boy gets a wish from a leprechaun, and wishes for all the money in the world. He then learns about the real-life ramifications of such a wish.

Beauty and the Beast

1983 • 47 min • United States of America

In order to save the life of her father, Beauty agrees to stay forever in the Beast's castle, not realizing he is really a handsome prince who is under the spell of a fairy.

The Bloody Chamber

1983 • 29 min • United Kingdom

A beautiful teenage girl, marries an older, wealthy French Marquis, whom she does not love. He gifts her a choker made of rubies, warning her against taking it off.

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra

1983 • 58 min • United States of America

A Celebration of the great life of Frank Sinatra with song, dance, and many famous guests.

Letting the Birds Go Free

1983 • 50 min

A farm family catch a young man stealing eggs from their barn. Seemingly homeless, the man stays with them. Daughter Grace is disgusted by the stranger at first. The relationship between the outsider and the family changes course.

Santa's Magic Toy Bag

1983 • 30 min

In this TV special, Sherman the elf bungles his way from one job to the next at the North Pole, trying to find where he fits in. Finally, Santa Claus gives him the assignment of guarding his magic toy bag on Christmas Eve.

Couple, regards, positions

1983 • 56 min • Belgium

A two-way mirror. Water and fire. Water extinguishes fire, and fire boils away water. There are many difficulties preventing them from understanding one another.

Nudes in Limbo

1983 • 53 min • United States of America

The human form with its endless variety of expression, has fascinated the great masters throughout the centuries. Now the glory of the classic nude comes alive in this incredible cinematic "art book." Nudes in Limbo, an Original Program from MCA Home Video, is a breathtaking study of the body beautiful as never seen before. Through a series of imaginatively designed scenes, the male and female forms take on exciting abstract dimensions. Uncluttered limbo and natural backgrounds permit close study of each angle, while a rich musical score adds a lyrical touch to images of the most spectacular men and women ever captured on camera. It's a unique sensual experience that offers countless hours of captivating, inspired viewing.

The Smurfs: Baby's First Christmas

1983 • 24 min

Baby Smurf is all set to enjoy the wonder and delight of her very own first Christmas. Then, the evil Chlorhydrus puts a nasty spell on Mr. Nicholas to keep him from spreading his holiday cheer. Fortunately, the resourceful Papa Smurf isn't about to take this sort of thing sitting down. Sending out a call for hrlp, he ralies his little blue buddies to help break the mean-spirited spell. Now, they're embarking on a Smurfish campaign to ensure that the joyful message of Christmas cheer and goodwill once again rings across the land!

Ragazzo

1983 • 28 min • France

On the Grand Boulevards in Paris, day and night, the stubborn quest of a lonely young man. Adventure is just around the corner.

The Small Screens of Cairo

1983 • 8 min • France

Extract from the program "Juste une image" produced by Thierry Garrel and directed by Philippe Grandrieux.