Author Archive: Retro

Robert Bresson’s debut about a nun helping a female prisoner.

A young Italian pilot is interned in a British prison camp after his plane is shot down during the war against Greece. He falls in love with a doctor’s daughter and manages to escape during a bombardment. He reaches home, wounded, just as news arrives of the Greek surrender.

Con man attempts to cheat a sailor who he believes is the son of a wealthy woman. Dir. William Nigh.

Historical drama about Frederick the Great during the Seven Years’ War.

Comedy about a gas meter reader mistaken for a spy.

Chauvel’s grand tribute to the Australian Light Horse Brigade during WWI, as they back up the British in Palestine. Written by Elsa Chauvel. Dir. Charles Chauvel

German military drama about WWI soldiers.

Five cowboys ride from Texas to Arizona to help their friend defend his ranch from a ruthless ranch hand.

Five cowboys ride from Texas to Arizona to help their friend defend his ranch from a ruthless ranch hand.