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Deathtrap (1982)
Whodunnit?
I love a mystery! TVO presents an evening of murder and mayhem on Saturday Night at the Movies with the cinematic adaptation of Ira Levin's Broadway stage play, Deathtrap. Michael Cain plays opposite Christopher Reeve as master and protogé with the entertaining addition of Dyan Canon as Cain's hysterical wife. The twists and turns of this plot will keep you glued to the set and on the edge of your seat right to the bitter end!
Catch this review from the archives, originally combined with another murder mystery, The Last of Sheila.
Catherine Savard
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East of Eden (1955)
Paradise Lost
James Dean gives an exceptional performance in this now classic film of John Steinbeck’s classic novel of the same name. A movie well worth seeing, “ East of Eden”, with a strong supporting performance from Julie Harris as Abra, shows off Jimmy Dean with sophistication and poise in his “rebel” character. Presented in a treatment of films directed by Elia Kazan on TVO’s Saturday Night at the Movies.
Read the entire review from the archives here.
Video preview from TVO here.
The Long Riders (1980) and Jesse James (1939)
Rebs
Jesse James was the stuff of legends. Folk legend and screen legend, the legacy lives on. "The Long Riders" renders an updated, "gritty" treatment on film of the American Robin Hood legend.
Read the full entry from the archives here. "The Long Riders" was originally paired with the 1939 version of the Jesse James tale on TVOntario's Saturday Night at the Movies.
On the Waterfront (1954)
St. Terry of Palukaville
Marlon Brando gives the performance of a lifetime as longshoreman, Terry Malloy, in "On the Waterfront”.
On the Waterfront Video Trailer
Read the full review from the archives here.
Frances (1982) and The Elephant Man (1980)
The Beauty in the Beast and the Beast in the Beauty
Frances Farmer was a sensation. Beautiful and outspoken, the movie actress' troubled personal life and turbulent relationships are depicted in a film that is as controversial as the original media personality. Also based on a true story, the horror of John Merrick's private life as "The Elephant Man" makes for an interesting contrast.
Read the full review here.