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For Your Eyes Only (Gift Set) [DVD](1981) After "Moonraker," Agent 007 (Roger Moore) returned to terra firma for breathtaking adventures across Europe to retrieve the A.T.A.C. tracking system before it falls into Russian hands, while keeping time with a beautiful young woman (Carole Bouquet) who's out to avenge her parents' murders. Co-stars Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson; title song performed by Sheena Easton. 128 min.
That Obscure Object Of Desire [DVD](1977) DVD Luis Bunuel's last film is a compelling, surrealist drama of a middle-aged man (Fernando Rey) and his bizarre sadomasochistic affair with a young maid whose fickle nature is depicted by having two actresses (Carole Bouquet, Angela Molina) in the role. 104 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: French Dolby Digital mono, English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; interview; theatrical trailer ; reprinted Bunuel interview; excerpts from "La Femme et le Pantin" (1929).
Blank Generation(1979) VHS A rare cinematic look at the final days of New York's '70s punk rock scene, this music-laced drama from director Ulli Lommel ("Cocaine Cowboys") stars Richard Hell as a struggling musician torn between his career and his relationship with journalist Carole Bouquet. Along with live concert footage of Hell and his band, The Voidoids, at the legendary CBGB, there's also an appearance by Andy Warhol. 85 min.
Bingo Bongo(1983) VHS Wacky Italian social comedy in which Bingo Bongo, an apeman, is captured in the jungle and brought in for study at the Institute of Anthropology at Milan University. Beautiful scientist Carole Bouquet teaches him human behavior and he eventually becomes a professor. In the meantime, Bouquet falls in loves with Bingo. Adriano Celentano and Tanga also star. 102 min. Dubbed in English.
Special Police(1985) VHS A police inspector involved in investigating a criminal organization known as the Movement, which is tied to several important politicians, is forced to protect the sister of an old friend who is killed by hit men seeking evidence gathered against the Movement. Richard Berry, Carole Bouquet star. 92 min. In French with English subtitles.
New York Stories [DVD](1989) DVD Three top filmmakers present a trio of dramatic, funny and touching stories about Big Apple living: Nick Nolte and Rosanna Arquette are a painter and his pupil in Martin Scorsese's "Life Lessons," Francis Coppola depicts a young girl's wondrous adventures in "Life Without Zoe," and Woody Allen faces the ultimate "visit from Mother" in "Oedipus Wrecks," with Mia Farrow and Mae Questel. 126 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono.
Too Beautiful For You [DVD](1990) DVD Parisian businessman Gerard Depardieu has a successful career, a fine family, and a stunningly sexy wife. So it only stands to reason that he'd fall in love with his overweight, average-looking secretary! Bertrand Blier's wonderfully cockeyed look at the inexplicability of romance co-stars Carole Bouquet, Josiane Balasko. 91 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
A Business Affair(1995) VHS The wife of a successful author comes to a crossroads when, after writing her first novel, she is wooed both professionally and personally by her husband's publisher. Fine romantic comedy stars Carole Bouquet, Jonathan Pryce and Christopher Walken. 105 min.
Dead Tired (Grosse Fatigue) [DVD](1995) DVD "Reel life" and "real life" blend in this hilarious farce directed by and starring Michel Blanc, who plays himself and his own lookalike, a sex-obsessed fellow using his amazing resemblance to the actor to woo women and cause trouble for the real Blanc. With Carole Bouquet, Philippe Noiret and Gerard Depardieu. 85 min. In French with English subtitles.
Wasabi [DVD](2001) DVD Sent on vacation after punching the police chief's son during a nightclub raid, two-fisted Paris detective Jean Reno goes to Tokyo for the funeral of an old flame. In Tokyo, Reno is shocked to meet a teenage daughter he never knew, and more surprised when the girl wants him to use part of the $200 million her mother left him in a vengeance scheme that brings the duo into conflict with Yakuza gangsters. Slick actioner laced with Gallic wit (courtesy of scripter Luc Besson) also stars Ryoko Hirosue, Michel Muller, Carole Bouquet. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: French Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailers.
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