Les 1001 nuits (1990)
| aka: | Le Mille e una notte (Italy), Sheherazade |
| Lead Cast: | Catherine Zeta Jones - Sheherazade |
| Gérard Jugnot - The Genie | |
| Stéphane Freiss - Aladin | |
| Director: | Philippe de Broca |
| Writer: | Philippe de Broca & Jérôme Tonerre |
| Country: | France/Italy |
| Rating: | 74% |
| Plot: | This movie follows the adventures of a young woman, Sheherazade, as she experiences the legends of the 1001 nights. Sheherazade meets the great heros and kings. Her journey is aided by a Genie who is living in present day London and uses his TV to reach Sheherazade. |
Darling Buds of May (1991-1993)
| Genre: | Drama/Comedy |
| Lead Cast: | David Jason - Pop Larkin |
| Pam Ferris - Ma Larkin | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Mariette | |
| Writer: | H E Bates, Bob Larbey, Richard Harris, Paul Wheeler |
| Country: | UK |
| Plot: | The Darling Buds Of May is based H.E. Bates' novels and short stories about the Larkin family. Sidney 'Pop' Larkin (played by David Jason) is something of a rogue and has somehow managed to avoid paying his taxes throughout his working life. The Inland Revenue, determined to get their money, send 'Charlie' Charlesworth (Philip Franks) to track Pop down. Charlie doesn't know what he's letting himself in for. He quickly becomes enchanted with the Larkin's way of life and ends up marrying Mariette Larkin (Catherine Zeta Jones). The series continues as it follows the exploits of this colourful family. May was one of the most popular comedy drama programmes on UK television. |
Out of the Blue (1991)
| Genre: | Drama/Romance |
| Lead Cast: | John Lynch - Rudy |
| Colin Firth - Alan | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Christy | |
| Director: | Nick Hamm |
| Writer: | Graham Alborough |
| Country: | UK |
| Rating: | 73% |
| Plot: | Out of the Blue is a satire which lays bare the absurd pretensions of a video maker's world. The central character, Alan (Colin Firth), is an aspiring director, who apparently cannot separate art from life, with unfortunate consequences. He falls in love with a beautiful woman (Catherine Zeta Jones) but tries to manipulate her as if she were a character in a film. She learns the truth about Alan's ways, and ultimately she teaches him a lesson in real life. From its bright and breezy Roy Lichtenstein-inspired pop cartoon Title credits to its quieter conclusion (to the strains of "Blue Moon"), this made-for-TV comedy/drama is lively and entertaining. |
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992)
| Genre: | Drama |
| Lead Cast: | Sean Patrick Flanery - Indiana Jones |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Maya | |
| Julian Firth - Meinertzhagan | |
| Cameron Daddo - Jack Anders | |
| Douglas Henshall - T.E. Lawrence | |
| Country: | US |
| Plot: |
Young Indiana Jones is a television series based on the characters in the Indiana Jones
feature films. The series follows the Indiana Jones character as he was growing up with
the adventures he has with various historical people he meets along the way.
Catherine guest starred in the episode 'Palestine, October 1917' |
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Lead Cast: | Marlon Brando - Tomas de Torquemada |
| Tom Sellek - King Ferdinand | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Beatriz | |
| Director: | John Glen |
| Writer: | Mario Puzo, John Briley & Cary Bates |
| Country: | UK/USA |
| Rating: | 43% |
| Plot: | This film tries to capture some of the historical spectical and spirit of adventure surrounding Christopher Columbus' attempt to find a westward passage to India. The story follows the man as he tries to gain sponsorship from first Portugal and then Spain. The historic voyage across the Atlantic is portrayed as is the landfall in the Americas. While distorting history and being somewhat flawed, the film received a positive critical reception at first but the final judgement pegged it as a flop. |
Factoid: Tom Sellek won a Razzie award for Worst Supporting Actor
Factiod: John Glen was a Bond movie director as was Martin Campbell the director of Zorro
Splitting Heirs (1993)
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Lead Cast: | Eric Idle - Tommy Patel |
| Rick Moranis - Henry | |
| Barbra Hershey - Duchess Lucinda | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Kitty | |
| John Cleese - Raoul P. Shadgrind | |
| Director: | Robert Young |
| Writer: | Eric Idle |
| Country: | UK |
| Rating: | 62% |
| Plot: |
A member of the English aristocracy dies and leaves his estate and business to his
supposed long lost son Henry (Rick Moranis). An Englishman, Tommy Patel (Eric Idle),
who believed he was of Indian decent comes to suspect that he is the true heir. Tommy
grows to hate Henry who is his boss, his friend, and the man who has stolen the
woman after whom he lusts, Kitty (Catherine Zeta Jones). He formulates a madcap
scheme to kill Henry and claim his rightful inheritance.
Splitting Heirs is a classic 'babies switched at birth' story. Unfortunately the talents of Monty Python duo Idle and Cleese fail to put a sparkle into this rather mediocre comedy. If you have an hour or so to kill then this film will fill the gap. The scene with Catherine Zeta Jones swimming naked in her pool is definately a highlight :-) |
The Cinder Path (1994)
| Genre: | Romance/Drama |
| Lead Cast: | Catherine Zeta Jones - Victoria Chapman |
| Director: | Simon Langton |
| Writer: | Catherine Cookson (original novel) |
| Country: | UK |
| Plot: | Edward MacFell is a prosperous Northumberland farmer with a sadistic bent. He routinely hurts and humiliates family members and workers alike. When he goes too far, he becomes the victim of a murder made to appear an accident. His mild-mannered son Charlie witnesses the crime and protects the killer in the name of friendship and justice. But there is still another witness, Ginger Slater, an embittered farm hand with blackmail on his mind. Charlie is inveigled into a disastrous marriage with Victoria Chapman, the promiscuous county belle, unaware that her sister Nellie is in love with him. Then comes the war. When Charlie tires of his sister's carping and his wife's infidelities, he signs up--as an enlisted man, and finds himself in the charge of a sergeant with an axe to grind: Sgt. Ginger Slater. |
The Return of the Native (1994)
| Genre: | Drama |
| Lead Cast: | Catherine Zeta Jones - Eustacia Vye |
| Clive Owen - Damon Wildeve | |
| Ray Stevenson - Clym Yoebright | |
| Director: | Jack Gold |
| Writer: | Thomas Hardy (original novel), Rebert W. Lenski |
| Country: | UK |
| Rating: | 82% |
| Plot: | Help me out here! |
Factiod: Nominated for 5 Emmy's and 1 Golden Globe Award
Blue Juice (1995)
| Genre: | Drama/Comedy |
| Lead Cast: | Sean Pertwee - J.C. |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Chloe | |
| Steven Mackintosh - John Tambini | |
| Ewan McGregor - Dean Raymond | |
| Peter Gunn - Terry Colcott | |
| Director: | Carl Prechezer |
| Writer: | Carl Prechezer, Peter Salmi & Tim Veglio |
| Country: | UK |
| Rating: | 80% |
| Plot: | Blue Juice is a film which follows a group of twenty-somethings as they deal with becoming more mature and responsible adults. The lead character is JC, a surfer and something of a local legend. He is enjoying a care-free life by the coast with his girlfriend Chloe when three of his old mates show up. Terry, about to be married, is out to enjoy his last days of freedom. Josh, a successful techno music producer is challenged as to whether his tunes are original or just soulless rip-offs of old classics. And Dean is a small time drug dealer who must face reality and make something of his life. With all this going on JC realises that he too must decide whether to settle down with Chloe or to travel round the world and loose her forever. Blue Juice is a funny and entertaining film. Highlights include Catherine's 'Trifle' scene and Terry on a drug-induced high. |
Katharina de Große (1995)
| aka: | Catherine the Great |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Lead Cast: | Brian Blessed - Bestuzhev |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Catherine | |
| Director: | Marvin J. Chomsky & John Goldsmith |
| Writer: | John Goldsmith & Frank Tudisco |
| Country: | Germany |
| Plot: | Help me out here! |
The Phantom (1996)
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Lead Cast: | Billy Zane - The Phantom/Kit Walker |
| Kirsty Swanson - Diana Palmer | |
| Treat Williams - Xander Drax | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Sala | |
| Director: | Simon Wincer |
| Writer: | Lee Falk (original comics), Jeffrey Boam |
| Country: | US |
| Rating: | 67% |
| Plot: | 1930's cartoon strip character The Phantom is reborn on the big screen. The legendary fighter of evil becomes involved in a chase for three mystical skulls to prevent a ruthless gangster from harnessing their supernatural power. This lackluster film trys to capture the feel of the 1930s serials. Billy Zane, best remembered as the phycho pirate in Dead Calm, plays the Phantom with Treat Williams as the evil Xander Drax. Kirsty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Swanson provides the love interrest and Catherine Zeta Jones plays Sala, a villainess and head of a crack female fighter squadron. |
Factoid: David Burr won Cinematographer of the Year and a Golden Tripod for his work on the film.
Titanic (1996)
| Genre: | Romance/Action Drama |
| Lead Cast: | Peter Gallagher - Wynn Park |
| George C. Scott - Captain Smith | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Isabella Paradine | |
| Director: | Rober Lieberman |
| Writer: | Ross LaManna & Joyce Eliason |
| Country: | Canada/USA |
| Rating: | 68% |
| Plot: |
Titanic follows the stories of the passengers and crew aboard the ill-fated liner as they
race against time to leave the sinking ship. A strong cast give good performances while
the digital special effects add to the atmosphere.It all comes together to create a
worthwhile and enjoyable film.
Titanic was nominated for two Emmys. One for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costume Design for a Miniseries or Special and a second for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Special. |
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
| aka: | The Mark of Zorro (working title only) |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure/Romance |
| Lead Cast: | Antonio Banderas - Alejendro Murrieta/Zorro |
| Anthony Hopkins - Don Diego de la Vega/Zorro | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Elena | |
| Director: | Martin Campbell |
| Writer: | Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio |
| Country: | USA |
| Rating: | 78% |
| Plot: |
In early 19th century Mexico, the masked swordsman hero, Zorro
was a champion of the people against the tyranny of Spanish rule,
represented by the ruthless Governor Montero. Unfortunately, on
the eve of his greatest triumph, the liberation of Mexico,
Montero learns of Zorro's secret identity as Don Diego de la Vega
and attacks the rebel in his home leaving him imprisoned, his
wife dead and his daughter abducted to be claimed as the child of
Montero. Twenty years pass, and Montero returns to California
intent on a foul plan to bring it under his total control. Upon
learning of his return, Don Diego escapes from his long
imprisonment and prepares for his revenge. Part of it involves
the training of an orphan who helped him as a boy to become his
successor. Together, the two must prepare to do battle with
Montero and his American henchman to save California and reunite
with Diego's lost daughter. So once again, the enemies of freedom
and justice in California must fear of the man who leaves the
mark of the Z.
Summary written by Kenneth Chisholm {kchishol@mnsi.net} |
Alejandro: Do you surrender? Elena Montero: No, but I may scream. Alejandro: I sometimes have that effect.
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Entrapment (1999)
| Genre: | Romantic/Thriller |
| Lead Cast: | Sean Connery - Robert "Mac" MacDougal |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Virginia "Gin" Baker | |
| Director: | Jon Amiel |
| Writer: | Ronald Bass, William Broyles Jr., Scott Frank |
| Country: | USA |
| Plot: | This $100 million film follows the exploits of a pair of international cat burglers. Described as having a simmilar feel to The Thomas Crown Affair, movie fans have been promiced pleanty of action in preferance to the usual Hollywood special effects bonanza. Connery and Jones' on-screen inter-relationship leads to an intriguing and thrilling (romantic) adventure leading to a terrific (secret) payoff at the end. |
The Haunting (1999)
| Genre: | Thriller |
| Lead Cast: | Liam Neeson |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Theodora | |
| Lili Taylor | |
| Director: | Jan de Bont |
| Writer: | Shirley Jackson (novel), David Self |
| Country: | USA |
| Plot: |
Dr. Markway, doing research to prove the existence of ghosts, investigates Hill
House, a large, eerie mansion with a lurid history of violent death and
insanity. With him are the skeptical young Luke, who stands to inherit the
house, the mysterious and clairvoyant Theodora and the insecure Eleanor, whose
psychic abilities make her feel somehow attuned to whatever spirits inhabit the
old mansion. As time goes by it becomes obvious that they have gotten more than
they bargained for as the ghostly presence in the house manifests itself in
horrific and deadly ways.
Summary written by Doug Sederberg {vornoff@sonic.net}
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High Fidelity
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Lead Cast: | John Cusack - Rob |
| Tim Robins - Ian | |
| Lisa Bonet - Marie DeSalle | |
| Jack Black - Barry | |
| also | Catherine Zeta Jones - Charlie (uncredited) |
| Director: | Stephen Frears |
| Writers: | Nick Hornby (original novel), D.V.DeVincentis, Steve Pink, John Cusac & Scott Rosenberg (screenplay) |
| Country: | USA |
| Plot: | Based on the cult novel of the same name by Nick Hornby, High Fidelity follows the 'mid-life' crisis of Rob (Cusack), a thirty-something record-store owner who must face the undeniable facts - he's growing up. In a hilarious homage to the music scene, Rob and the wacky, offbeat clerks that inhabit his store expound on the intricacies of life and song all the while trying to succeed in their adult relationships. This romantic comedy provides a touching and whimsical glimpse into the male view of the affairs of the heart. |
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| Genre: | Drama |
| Lead Cast: | Michael Douglas - Judge Robert Lewis |
| Don Cheadle - Montel Gordon | |
| Denicio Del Toro - Javier Rodriguez | |
| Dennis Quaid - Arnie Metzger | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Helena Ayala | |
| Director: | Steven Soderbergh |
| Writers: | Simon Moore (miniseries Traffik), Stephen Gaghan |
| Country: | USA |
| Plot: | Intertwining vignettes frame this tale of America's escalating War on Drugs. Ohio Supreme Court judge Robert Lewis has been appointed the nation's Drug Czar, his new position made more daunting by the discovery that his teenage daughter Caroline is a heroin addict. Meanwhile, DEA agents Montel Gordon and Ray Castro are pursuing Helena Ayala, wife of jailed kingpin Carlos Ayala, as she seeks to the control the business that her husband had kept hidden from her. South of the Border, duplicious local constable Javier Rodriguez is fighting the battle with his own jaded, question ethical code. |
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America's Sweethearts (expected 2001)
| Genre: | Comedey |
| Lead Cast: | Billy Crystal |
| John Cusack | |
| Seth Green | |
| Catherine Zeta Jones - Helena Ayala | |
| Director: | Joe Roth |
| Writers: | Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan |
| Country: | USA |
| Plot: |
A movie publicist deals with the messy public split of his movie's co-stars while
keeping reporters at bay while a reclusive director holds the film's print hostage.
This movie has just entered pre-production. |
