Robot Jox

Robot Jox VHS cover art. Movie starring Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson, Paul Koslo. With Robert Sampson, Jeffrey Combs, Ian Patrick Williams. Directed by Stuart Gordon. 1990.

Robot Jox on VHS. Starring Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson, Paul Koslo. With Robert Sampson, Jeffrey Combs, Ian Patrick Williams. Directed by Stuart Gordon. 1990.

From the box:

Two Men! Two Machines! Too Wild!

Robot Jox. The massive killing machines of the future. Driven from the inside by the world’s greatest warriors, these incredible robot gladiators use their awesome size and computer weapons to fight each other… to the death.

Achilles is our country’s mightiest fighter. Now he faces the three most dangerous challenges of his life. He must attempt to crush his undefeated rival, the powerful Alexander, and try to uncover a traitor who is leaking top secret information to the enemy. But his greatest battle will be against his teammate Athena, a woman warrior bred to fight, who will stop at nothing to take his place.

Climb in the cockpit of a giant killer robot and take on the enemy in the war of the future. It’s a clash of metal and minds for guts and glory… and the winner takes all.

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Fist of Honor

Fist of Honor VHS cover art. Movie starring Joey House, Sam Jones, Abe Vigoda, Harry Guardino, Bubba Smith. Directed by Richard Pepin. 1993.

Fist of Honor on VHS. Starring Joey House, Sam Jones, Abe Vigoda, Harry Guardino, Bubba Smith. Directed by Richard Pepin. 1993.

From the box:

Revenge Has No Loyalty

Beautiful Top International model Joey House and “bad cop” Bubba Smith (highly successful “Police Academy” series) are involved in an all-out, hard-hitting family feud. The war begins when two rival Godfathers, Harry Guardino and Abe Vigoda, vie to take control of the city, and a hot-tempered family member breaks the Truce of Honor, killing two relatives of the opposing family.

As a young boxer Sam Jones gets caught in the middle of this double and sometimes triple-cross, he must seek revenge for his fiancee’s death and settle the score.

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No Holds Barred

No Holds Barred VHS cover art. Movie starring Hulk Hogan, Joan Severance, Kurt Fuller, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, Mark Pellegrino, Jesse Ventura. Directed by Thomas J. Wright. 1989.

No Holds Barred on VHS. Starring Hulk Hogan, Joan Severance, Kurt Fuller, Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, Mark Pellegrino, Jesse Ventura. Directed by Thomas J. Wright. 1989.

From the box:

He’s rough, and he’s tough — he’s the one-and-only Hulk Hogan, the international wrestling superhero and star of the action-packed adventure No Holds Barred!

Loaded with red-hot excitement and plenty of heart-pounding battles, the film features Hulk Hogan in his first starring role as “Rip”, a larger-than-life wrestling champ who’s been flooring some of the biggest bad guys ever to rock ’em and sock ’em in the ring. It’s not long before Rip’s unstoppable success catches the eye of unscrupulous television executive Tom Brell who sets out to use the champ to boost his sinking ratings.

The strong but sensitive Rip soon finds himself caught in a web of danger and intrigue when Brell tries to goad him into battling a monstrous killer named “Zeus” (Tiny Lister) on the air. The fight’s a “no go” until Brell sics his thugs on Rip’s beautiful girlfriend Samantha (Joan Severance), and has Zeus savagely attack his brother Randy. Now enraged, Rip goes after the brutal Zeus in a relentless battle of brawn where anything goes and there are No Holds Barred.

Get a ringside seat for non-stop fun and excitement when you see your favorite gladiator Hulk Hogan shine in the spotlight and go for the gold!

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The Big Brawl aka Battle Creek Brawl

The Big Brawl aka Battle Creek Brawl VHS cover art. Movie starring Jackie Chan, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer, Mako. With Rosalind Chao, H.B. Haggerty, Ron Max, Directed by Robert Clouse. 1980.

The Big Brawl aka Battle Creek Brawl on VHS. Starring Jackie Chan, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer, Mako. With Rosalind Chao, H.B. Haggerty, Ron Max, Directed by Robert Clouse. 1980.

From the box:

Chan — whose Asian films became a bigger box-office draw than Lee’s — plays Jerry Kwan, the fun-loving, Americanized son of a tradition-bound Asian family operating a restaurant in Depression era Chicago. But Chan would rather fight than cook, using the skills taught to him by his uncle and mentor (Mako). And fight he does, whether he’s setting gangland Chicago on its pin-stripped keester or battling his way through a fabulously frantic roller-skating tournament that makes professional Roller Derby look like a Sunday stroll in the park.

The hard-hitting fun intensifies when a gangland patriarch (José Ferrer) blackmails Chan into representing him at the annual Battle Creek, Texas, strongmen’s slugfest where the brawling breaks out before the national anthem ends.

One by one, Chan outwits and outfights a series of Goliaths who look mean enough to sprinkle nails on their morning cornflakes. But these behemoths are only a warm-up for the mayhem that awaits Chan when he is lured into the town’s theater — and a special seat is reserved for you to witness the no-holds-barred conclusion.

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Great Movie Stunts & The Making Of Raiders of the Lost Ark

Great Movie Stunts & The Making Of Raiders of the Lost Ark on VHS. Great Movie Stunts: Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Steven Spielberg. Directed by Robert Guenette. 1981. The Making Of Raiders of the Lost Ark: Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Paul Freeman, Norman Reynolds, Douglas Slocombe, Howard G. Kazanjian, Frank Marshall. Directed by Phillip Schuman. 1981.

Great Movie Stunts & The Making Of Raiders of the Lost Ark on VHS.

Great Movie Stunts: Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Steven Spielberg. Directed by Robert Guenette. 1981.

The Making Of Raiders of the Lost Ark: Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Paul Freeman, Norman Reynolds, Douglas Slocombe, Howard G. Kazanjian, Frank Marshall. Directed by Phillip Schuman. 1981.

From the box:

An Action-Packed Double Bill!

“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the spectacular story that has captured the imagination of millions with the heroic adventures of Indiana Jones, has been called “the movie Hollywood was born to make.” As thrilling as its story, though, is the discovery of the techniques, effects and daredevil stunts that went into the creation of “Raiders.” This cassette actually contains two made-for-television specials: “The Making Of Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

Narration by “Raiders” star Harrison Ford enlivens the “Stunts” episode, which demonstrates how major action sequences were designed and executed. “The Making Of Raiders of the Lost Ark” captures the cast and crew in the studio and on location as they tackle the many problems created by an adventure spectacular of this magnitude. Together, these two programs document the unforgettable thrills and adventures so completely that it’s almost like seeing the movie again. And what a movie! Winner of 5 Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, Sound, Editing, Art Direction and Sound Effects Editing.

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Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark VHS cover art. Movie starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. With Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Wolf Kahler, Ronald Lacey, Denholm Elliott. Written by Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman. Directed by Steven Spielberg. 1981

Raiders of the Lost Ark on VHS. Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. With Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Wolf Kahler, Ronald Lacey, Denholm Elliott. Written by Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman. Directed by Steven Spielberg. 1981.

From the box:

This is it! Harrison Ford and filmmakers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas team in the first Indiana Jones movie — and set the whirlwind tone for Indy’s adventures to come. Here, you’ll find archaeologist Jones up to his neck in danger and — snakes alive! — up to his kneecaps in squirming reptiles. Indy hates snakes!! He hates Nazis, too, and he’ll stop at nothing to keep those goose-stepping goons from obtaining the mystical Ark of the Covenant. Hang on — and enjoy!

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Cutthroat Island

Cutthroat Island VHS cover art. Movie starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine. With Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide. Directed by Renny Harlin. 1995.

Cutthroat Island on VHS. Starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine. With Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide. Directed by Renny Harlin. 1995.

From the box:

From the Acclaimed Director of Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger

Geena Davis and Matthew Modine deliver a tidal wave of nonstop action and adventure in this swashbuckling saga of ruthless pirates, buried treasure and bloodthirsty betrayal.

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Waterworld

Waterworld VHS cover art. Movie starring Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper, Tina Majorino. With Michael Jeter, R.D. Call, Jack Kehler, Jack Black, Kim Coates. Directed by Kevin Reynolds. 1995.

Waterworld on VHS. Starring Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper, Tina Majorino. With Michael Jeter, R.D. Call, Jack Kehler, Jack Black, Kim Coates. Directed by Kevin Reynolds. 1995.

From the box:

Beyond The Horizon Lies The Secret To A New Begining

In a future where the Earth is covered with water, the human race struggles to survive on dilapidated boats and makeshift floating cities called atolls. But some still cling to legends of a mythical place called “Dryland.” Seeking clues to its whereabouts, the evil Deacon (Dennis Hopper) attacks the atoll which houses young Enola (Tina Majorino) and her adoptive mother Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn). When a mysterious drifter/adventurer known as the Mariner (Costner) is caught up in their struggle, he finds himself catapulted into an explosive war of good vs. evil with the open sea as his battlefield. Only later will he discover Enola’s wondrous secret — a revelation that may change the destiny of all mankind.

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Ocean’s Eleven

Ocean's Eleven VHS cover art. Movie starring George Clooney, Andy Garcia, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon. With Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Carl Reiner. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. 2001.

Ocean’s Eleven on VHS. Starring George Clooney, Andy Garcia, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon. With Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Carl Reiner. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. 2001.

From the box:

The plan is set. The rules are clear. If all goes right for Danny Ocean’s grifters, the payoff is $150 million. Divided by 11. You do the math.

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Felicia’s Journey

Felicia's Journey VHS cover art. Movie starring Bob Hoskins, Elaine Cassidy, Arsinée Khanjian. Directed by Atom Egoyan. 1999.

Felicia’s Journey on VHS. Starring Bob Hoskins, Elaine Cassidy, Arsinée Khanjian. Directed by Atom Egoyan. 1999.

From the box:

“The richest, most provocative serial killer movie in cinema history.” — Kenneth M. Charles, Newark Star Ledger

Joseph Hilditch is an eccentric chef who lives in a large country manor. He befriends a young woman named Felicia who has come to town searching for her boyfriend. Felicia is attracted to the seemingly harmless and extremely helpful Hilditch, trusting him, entering his home — and his life — only to discover too late that she is not the first woman this man has taken in — although she may be the last.

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