Kino Video have announced their December batch of Blu-ray titles. Amongst them are Yves Boisset's
Dog Day, Antonia Bird's
Mad Love, and Burt Reynolds'
Stick.
Dog Day
Synopsis: An American bank robber on the run in France is held hostage by a family of depraved farmers. Directed by Yves Boisset. Starring Lee Marvin, Miou-Miou, Jean Carmet, Victor Lanoux, and David Bennent.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 3.
Stick
Synopsis: Synopsis: After getting out of jail, car thief Ernest "Stick" Stickley (Burt Reynolds) witnesses the murder of his friend Rainy (Jose Perez) during a drug deal. To avoid getting killed by the same thugs, who work for mobster Chucky (Charles Durning), Stick gets a job as a chauffeur for millionaire Barry Braham (George Segal) and lies low. As he gets used to his new routine, Stick woos Barry's financial consultant, Kyle McClaren (Candice Bergen), but must fight back when Chucky's men come after him.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 3.
Konga
Synopsis: A botanist's experiments with primates and plant serum transform a lovable chimpanzee into a giant killer gorilla.Directed by John Lemont. Starring Michael Gough, Margo Johns, Jess Conrad, Claire Gordon, and Austin Trevor.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 3.
The Magic Sword
Synopsis: Devious wizard Lodac (Basil Rathbone) abducts Princess Helene (Anne Helm). Young Sir George (Gary Lockwood) vows to rescue the fair maiden and win her heart in the process. George, who apprentices for a bumbling witch, nabs an enchanted sword from his boss's collection and makes off for Lodac's lair, only to find that the much more experienced Sir Branton (Liam Sullivan) is already on the case. Just as George tries to fend off Lodac and Branton, his secret weapon runs out of magic.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 3.
She
Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, two villagers vow to rescue a woman who has been kidnapped by the evil warlord Nork. Their quest leads them to the domain of the barbarian goddess She, where women rule and men are slaves. They take She hostage and force her to guide them across a landscape populated by mutants, monsters, mad scientists and villains with psychic powers before they finally reach Nork's castle. Directed by Avi Nesher. Starring Sandahl Bergman, David Goss, Quin Kessler, Harrison Muller, and Elena Wiedermann.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 3.
Blue Collar
Synopsis: When Detroit autoworkers Zeke Brown (Richard Pryor), Jerry Bartowski (Harvey Keitel) and Smokey James (Yaphet Kotto) decide to rob their own union, they are initially disappointed by the relatively small haul. However, upon closer inspection, the three amateur thieves discover that they have made off with something potentially much more valuable than money: the union's ledger, filled with bogus figures and links to organized crime. Should they blackmail the union or go to the authorities?
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 10.
IceMan
Synopsis: On an Arctic expedition, Stanley Shephard (Timothy Hutton) discovers "Charlie" (John Lone), a Neanderthal man frozen in ice. With a team of scientists, Shephard revives Charlie and learns that he has been cryogenically suspended for 40,000 years. Stanley grows close to Charlie as he observes the man and learns about his prehistoric culture -- but when the media catches on to the discovery, Stanley must protect Charlie from fellow scientists who want to use his corpse for scientific research.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 10.
Aces: Iron Eagle III
Synopsis: Veteran Air Force pilot Charles "Chappy" Sinclair (Louis Gossett Jr.) is drawn into international intrigue when Anna Morales (Rachel McLish), the sister of a recently deceased friend, asks for his help. Anna reveals that her brother died at the hands of Gustav Kleiss (Paul Freeman), an ex-Nazi who runs a drug ring in Peru and is holding her father hostage. Sinclair enlists a number of his air-show buddies to join the mission, and they depart for Peru to take on the ruthless criminal.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 10.
Terminal Velocity
Synopsis: A skydiving instructor is plunged into the world of international espionage when one of his pupils falls to her death. When he is blamed for her death and his training centre is closed down, he becomes suspicious and decides to investigate. Directed by Deran Sarafian. Starring Charlie Sheen, Nastassja Kinski, James Gandolfini, Christopher McDonald, and Melvin Van Peebles.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 10.
A Stranger Among Us
Synopsis: A tough New York cop is put on the case of a young Hasidic diamond cutter who has gone missing with a fortune in gems, but the apparently open-and-shut case becomes more complicated when his body turns up - minus the diamonds. When she must go undercover in the Hasidic community to track down the killer, the cop experiences events which change her life. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Starring Melanie Griffith, John Pankow, Tracy Pollan, Lee Richardson, and Mia Sara.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 10.
Playing God
Synopsis: One-time surgeon Eugene Sands loses his licence for the negligent death of a patient for drugs addiction, and his life spirals into chaos. He finds himself in the employ of a shady gangster and soon becomes embroiled in dark and dangerous dealings. Directed by Andy Wilson. Starring David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie, Michael Massee, and Peter Stormare.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 10.
Heartbreak Hotel
Synopsis: It's 1972, Johnny Wolfe borrows his mom's pink Cadillac and gets swept up in a series of outrageous events. After successfully kidnapping Elvis Presley, Johnny's family andy hometown will never be the same! Another lively hit from the makers of Adventures In Babysitting - you'll find Heartbreak Hotel delivers nonstop entertainment for everyone! Directed by Chris Columbus. Starring David Keith, Tuesday Weld, Charlie Schlatter, Angela Goethals, and John Hawkes.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 17.
Paradise
Synopsis: In their first feature film together, Hollywood screen favorites Melanie Griffith (Two Much, A Stranger Among Us) and Don Johnson (Guilty As Sin, Born Yesterday) combine their impressive talents in the critically acclaimed must-see hit Paradise! This extraordinary film is the touching story of the lost love between a young married couple and how a visiting youngster (Elijah Wood - The Lord Of The Rings trilogy) rekindles that love one memorable summer. Funny, poignant and uplifting, Paradise is a motion picture so full of natural beauty and heartfelt emotion, you'll remember it for a long, long time.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 17.
White Squall
Synopsis: In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon (Jeff Bridges) at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew -- among them confident Chuck Gieg (Scott Wolf), timid Gil Martin (Ryan Phillippe) and self-satisfied Frank Beaumont (Jeremy Sisto) -- are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 17.
Mad Love
Synopsis: Matt (Chris O'Donnell) falls for Casey (Drew Barrymore), the new girl in school. She's fun-loving and eccentric, but there's a darkness to her whimsy that Matt can't begin to comprehend. When Casey attempts to commit suicide, her parents (Joan Allen, Jude Ciccolella) place her in a mental institution. Matt springs her out, and together the young lovers head on a road trip. They believe their love can "cure" Casey's problems. Matt starts to wonder, though, if are they inspired or misguided.
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 17.