All Films

Sex Maniac's Guide to the U.S.A.

1983 • 55 min • United States of America

This a compilation of three mondo-style documentaries from the father of American mondo cinema, director Romano Vanderbes. He is credited with a 3-part documentary series called "This Is America" [1977], "This Is America Part 2" [1977] and "America Exposed" [1990]. This documentary contains all the "sex-related" stories from the series. It travels across the country in search of the kinky and the bizarre. Title song "America the Beautiful" by The Dictators.

Kilroy Was Here

1983 • 10 min • United States of America

Intro for the concept album/rock opera 'Kilroy Was Here' by rock band Styx. A rebel fan motivates a jailed rock star framed for murder by the fundamentalist dictator of Orwellian future America where all rock music is banned to escape.

The Paragon of Comedy

1983 • 60 min

John Paragon and friends perform comedy skits as a variety of colorful characters.

Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti

1983 • 29 min • United Kingdom

An unconventional portrait of painter Frida Kahlo and photographer Tina Modotti. Simple in style but complex in its analysis, it explores the divergent themes and styles of two contemporary and radical women artists working in the upheaval of the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution.

All the Money in the World

1983 • 23 min • United States of America

A young boy gets a wish from a leprechaun, and wishes for all the money in the world. He then learns about the real-life ramifications of such a wish.

Beauty and the Beast

1983 • 47 min • United States of America

In order to save the life of her father, Beauty agrees to stay forever in the Beast's castle, not realizing he is really a handsome prince who is under the spell of a fairy.

The Bloody Chamber

1983 • 29 min • United Kingdom

A beautiful teenage girl, marries an older, wealthy French Marquis, whom she does not love. He gifts her a choker made of rubies, warning her against taking it off.

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra

1983 • 58 min • United States of America

A Celebration of the great life of Frank Sinatra with song, dance, and many famous guests.

Letting the Birds Go Free

1983 • 50 min

A farm family catch a young man stealing eggs from their barn. Seemingly homeless, the man stays with them. Daughter Grace is disgusted by the stranger at first. The relationship between the outsider and the family changes course.

Santa's Magic Toy Bag

1983 • 30 min

In this TV special, Sherman the elf bungles his way from one job to the next at the North Pole, trying to find where he fits in. Finally, Santa Claus gives him the assignment of guarding his magic toy bag on Christmas Eve.

Couple, regards, positions

1983 • 56 min • Belgium

A two-way mirror. Water and fire. Water extinguishes fire, and fire boils away water. There are many difficulties preventing them from understanding one another.

Nudes in Limbo

1983 • 53 min • United States of America

The human form with its endless variety of expression, has fascinated the great masters throughout the centuries. Now the glory of the classic nude comes alive in this incredible cinematic "art book." Nudes in Limbo, an Original Program from MCA Home Video, is a breathtaking study of the body beautiful as never seen before. Through a series of imaginatively designed scenes, the male and female forms take on exciting abstract dimensions. Uncluttered limbo and natural backgrounds permit close study of each angle, while a rich musical score adds a lyrical touch to images of the most spectacular men and women ever captured on camera. It's a unique sensual experience that offers countless hours of captivating, inspired viewing.

The Smurfs: Baby's First Christmas

1983 • 24 min

Baby Smurf is all set to enjoy the wonder and delight of her very own first Christmas. Then, the evil Chlorhydrus puts a nasty spell on Mr. Nicholas to keep him from spreading his holiday cheer. Fortunately, the resourceful Papa Smurf isn't about to take this sort of thing sitting down. Sending out a call for hrlp, he ralies his little blue buddies to help break the mean-spirited spell. Now, they're embarking on a Smurfish campaign to ensure that the joyful message of Christmas cheer and goodwill once again rings across the land!

Ragazzo

1983 • 28 min • France

On the Grand Boulevards in Paris, day and night, the stubborn quest of a lonely young man. Adventure is just around the corner.

The Small Screens of Cairo

1983 • 8 min • France

Extract from the program "Juste une image" produced by Thierry Garrel and directed by Philippe Grandrieux.

The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones

1983 • 8 min • Canada

This amusing short animation tells of a polite and timid young minister with a major shortcoming: he just cannot bring himself to say goodbye, and this causes him great grief and considerable consternation. On the first day of his vacation to visit friends, Melpomenus somehow stays and stays until, on the last day of his holiday, he finally departs in an unexpected way. Based on the Stephen Leacock short story, the film is set to toe-tapping ragtime music.

Amazing Stories

1983 • 8 min

Second in this series of lost and in-completed amateur Super8 films is "Amazing Stories", a 1983 vignette piece of short sketches. Based on the early pulp magazine. (pre-dates Spielberg's Amazing Stories)

Hansel and Gretel

1983 • 48 min • United States of America

Abandoned by their parents, a young brother and sister try to find their way home. On the way, they find themselves trapped in the plot of a nasty witch.

A Personal History of the Australian Surf

1983 • 57 min • Australia

An autobiographical documentary written and directed by Michael Blakemore in 1981 in which he plays his own father. The film was made on 16mm and first screened in the UK at London's National Film Theatre.

Jack and the Beanstalk

1983 • 52 min • United States of America

Imaginative and creative Jack seeks adventure while trying to provide for himself and his mother. Will he ever solve the mystery of how his father died?

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983 • 49 min • United States of America

Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film.

Where the Toys Come From

1983 • 58 min

Two curious toys, Peepers and Zoom, wonder about how they become toys. Aided by Robin, their equally curious owner, Zoom and Peepers visit a toy museum - "Home for Old Toys" to discover their existence.

Sherlock Holmes and a Study in Scarlet

1983 • 50 min • Australia

Holmes & Watson have one baffling clue to help them track down the crime of an American visitor in London.

The Horror of It All

1983 • 58 min • United States of America

A collection of film clips from horror movies and interviews with the actors and directors who made them.