Howard Morton

Crosses and double-crosses abound in "Scorpio." Burt Lancaster is the enigmatic and aptly named Cross, a CIA agent. Jean Laurier (Alain Delon) is a government assassin who Cross hires to kill an Arab terrorist. Afterwards, Laurier’s boss, McCleod, tells him to kill Cross for a crime that Laurier doesn’t believe Cross committed. Cross learns of the plot and runs to Vienna, where he meets up with an old army buddy and KGB agent Sergei Zharkov (Paul Scofield). While there, McCleod kills Cross’ wife, and Cross returns to America to avenge her death, and he murders McCleod. But Cross still has some surprises for Laurier….

Part of the American Film Theatre series, Rhinoceros showcases the legendary comedic talents of Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder as they transform Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play into screen genius. Wilder stars as Stanley, an unhappy young office clerk who is further troubled when it appears the entire population of his town (with the exception of himself) is turning into rhinoceroses. Metaphors and symbolism abound in this tale of a society in peril.

The assassination of the prime minister of Eritrea sets off a chain of events with global repercussions in the intelligence community. Longtime CIA operative Gerald Cross (Burt Lancaster) decides he wants out of the agency so he can spend more time with his wife. But Cross must be killed because he knows too much, so the task goes to his protégé, Scorpio (Alain Delon). The two men play a game of global cat-and-mouse filled with double crosses.

In a chilling scenario of international espionage and intrigue, Burt Lancaster and Alain Delon star as two adversaries, one a C.I.A. agent, the other a French assassin hired to kill him.

In a chilling scenario of international espionage and intrigue, Burt Lancaster and Alain Delon star as two adversaries, one a C.I.A. agent, the other a French assassin hired to kill him.

In the business of assassination, no one executes his job quite like hit man Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson), aka The Mechanic. But when Bishop decides to teach his skills to a new young partner (Jan-Michael Vincent), a chain of events is set in motion that will lead to a showdown between master and apprentice. A taut and exciting thriller, Bronson and director Michael Winner would team up again to create the controversial Death Wish Trilogy.

Director John Huston and a powerhouse cast make magic in this tongue-in-cheek Western saga. Paul Newman shines as the real life, self-appointed judge.

Director John Huston and a powerhouse cast make magic in this tongue-in-cheek Western saga. Paul Newman shines as the real life, self-appointed judge.

Director John Huston ("The African Queen," "The Maltese Falcon") and a powerhouse cast make magic in this tongue-in-cheek Western saga. Academy Award-winner Paul Newman ("Nobody's Fool," "The Sting") shines as the real life, self-appointed judge. All-star supporting cast includes Academy Award-nominees Anthony Perkins ("Psycho") and Ava Gardner ("The Sun Also Rises"), Jacqueline Bisset ("Rich and Famous"), Roddy McDowell ("Planet of the Apes"), Tab Hunter ("Grease 2"), Ned Beatty ("Roseanne"), and then-newcomer Victoria Principal ("Dallas") in her feature film debut. Written by John Milius ("Clear and Present Danger," "Apocalypse Now").

Director John Huston and a powerhouse cast make magic in this tongue-in-cheek Western saga. Paul Newman shines as the real life, self-appointed judge. All-star supporting cast includes Anthony Perkins and Ava Gardner, Jacqueline Bisset, Roddy McDowell, Tab Hunter, Ned Beatty, and then-newcomer Victoria Principal in her feature film debut. Written by John Milius.