Urbano Barberini

Casino Royale -- Based on Ian Fleming's first 007 novel, James Bond must thwart a dangerous Russian spy who is funding global terrorists from winning a baccarat game worth millions. The 21st film in the most successful film series in cinematic history.

When reserved academic John Cabot (Urbano Barberini) slips a magic ring on to his finger, he is somehow transformed into an otherworldly warrior named Tarl Cabot. Now he's stuck on the planet Gor until he can help a princess (Rebecca Ferratti) rescue her royal father (Larry Taylor). Jack Palance co-stars in this science fiction-fantasy film that's loosely based on a series of books by John Norman.

Lending his stunning voice to Verdi's opera and Shakespeare's tragedy, Placido Domingo plays the Moor Otello, whose conniving ensign, Iago (Justino Diaz), plants the seed that drives Otello to murderous jealousy against his wife, Desdemona (Katia Ricciarelli). Director Franco Zeffirelli (Romeo & Juliet, Tea with Mussolini) shot the emotionally wrenching tale on location in Italy and Crete. Opulent costumes add to the visual splendor.