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Erich Kästner’s beloved novel has been adapted for film or television six times since its publication in 1929; this 1935 British version was the first in English. Believed lost for decades, it was recently rediscovered by the BFI and has now been restored. The film moves the action from Berlin to London, where Emil goes to stay with hi...

Runtime

1h 10m

Director

Milton Rosmer

Cast

John Williams, George Hayes, Mary Glynne

When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out...

Runtime

1h 39m

Director

Peter Tewksbury

Cast

Walter Slezak, Bryan Russell, Roger Mobley

When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadvertently give rise to a series of brutal murders he and his father must find a way to fix the consequences of altering time.

Runtime

1h 58m

Director

Gregory Hoblit

Cast

Dennis Quaid, Jim Caviezel, Shawn Doyle

A woman takes the law into her own hands after police ignore her pleas to arrest the man responsible for her husband's death, and finds herself not only under arrest for murder but falling in love with an officer.

Runtime

1h 36m

Director

Tom Tykwer

Cast

Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Remo Girone

Norman Bates is declared sane and released from the facility in which he was being held, despite the complaints of Lila Loomis, sister of his most famous victim. Is he really cured, or will he kill again?

Runtime

1h 53m

Director

Richard Franklin

Cast

Anthony Perkins, Meg Tilly, Vera Miles