Fiona Hutchinson Movies
- 1999
This is the first part of a three-volume series of films that tells the stories of royalty around the world. Featured in this episode are the reigning families of Great Britain, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Journalists, biographers, and genealogical experts share what they have learned about the history and lineage of these royal families, from England's Windsors to the Saxe-Coburgs of Belgium. Photographs and film footage of highlights of royal lives are presented, especially glamorous events like coronations and weddings. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
- 1999
In the second installment of this three-part series on the lives of the world's present-day monarchies, the royal families of Monaco, Spain, Denmark, Luxembourg, and the Hapsburgs Austria are featured. The stories are told using media clips, archival film footage, photographs, and interviews with historians and journalists. There is a look at some opulent palaces and nostalgic glimpses at celebrated events, such as the storybook wedding of Prince Ranier of Monaco to American actress Grace Kelly. Also included is the sad story of her untimely death in a car accident in 1982. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
- 1999
Originally telecast on the Romance Classics Network, Royal Families of the World: Japan, Thailand, Morocco, Jordan celebrates the reigning royal families in these countries not celebrated for their democratic ideals. The program explores the history and lifestyles of some of the world's last remaining kingdoms. Highlights include coverage of opulent palaces and extravagant hobbies. The other programs in this three-volume series are Royal Families of the World: Great Britain, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium and Royal Families of the World: Monaco, Spain, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Hapsburgs. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi
- 1998
Lew Grade is the executive producer of this British-German co-production, a romantic drama that gets underway in Las Vegas with several casino cameos (Robert Wagner, Roddy McDowall, Jill St. John, William Hootkins). Lymphoma leaves Vegas croupier Maggie (Maria Pitillo) only a few weeks to live, so she sets out to visit a weeping Madonna statue in Italy where she meets American pianist Mike (William McNamara) while hitchhiking to Trevino. Monsignore Calogero (Tom Conti) orders the church closed, and the statue is found to be a fake. As Mike and Maggie hope for a miracle, Mike departs to participate in a Naples piano competition. Watch for composer Lalo Schifrin conducting his own two piano concertos in the final scenes. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- William McNamara, Maria Pitillo, (more)
In this low-budget action adventure, a former Special Operations agents becomes a mysterious crime fighter to avenge the slaughter of his beloved family by the fugitive convicts he sent to prison. He and his family were living under assumed names and believed they were safe. But despite the warnings of his former superior Derek Leigh could not save them. Two detectives show up, but Leigh will not talk to them. It is while looking at his son's simple drawing of a super hero that Leigh decides to don a costume and get the bad guys himself. Wearing a leotard, boots, a mask and painting his face to resemble the title cat, he begins brushing up on martial arts and lifting weights. He then arms himself with assorted darts, throwing stars and arrows all dipped in a special sleeping potion. Once ready, the Jaguar sets off for revenge leaving a trail of dart covered sleeping bodies. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Maxwell Caulfield, Linda Blair, (more)
- 1987
- R
This eccentric, amusingly sick Canadian production involves a group of annoying yuppies who charter a plane for a camping getaway, only to find themselves making an emergency landing on an isolated, forest-covered island. They are taken in by the only inhabitants, the rabidly-religious "Ma & Pa" (Yvonne De Carlo and Rod Steiger), who seem trapped in a Norman Rockwellian time-warp and are invited to stay the night. This proves to be every bit as unpleasant as it seems -- especially after the hapless campers are introduced to the psychotic, middle-aged "children" (Michael J. Pollard and Janet Wright) -- who appear to be pushing 50. Before long, it's crazed crackers 1, campers 0 and counting, as the warped, scripture-spouting yokels take sharp objects in hand... until one of the campers (Sarah Torgov) reveals her own homicidal potential and goes completely berserk. Despite delightfully weird performances from a top-drawer cast, this campy romp is slightly spoiled by a poorly-scripted climax that suggests a sudden loss of creative inspiration. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rod Steiger, Yvonne De Carlo, (more)
- 1986
- PG
Based on the characters created by popular fantasy author Capt. W. E. Johns, Biggles: Adventures in Time casts Neil Dickson in the title role. Biggles is a World War I British flying ace with a gift for time travel. Sucked into Biggles' adventures is a 1980s fast-food entrepreneur, played by Alex Hyde-White. Once he's figured out what's what, Hyde-White vows to help Biggles stay alive. Also along for the ride is Hyde-White's girlfriend Fiona Hutchinson. The beauty part of Biggles: Adventures in Time is that the audience is just as disoriented and confused as Hyde-White; as a result, the film never lowers itself to the Pat and Predictable. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Neil Dickson, Alex Hyde-White, (more)
