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1. Oliver Twist (2005)

PG-13 | 130 min | Crime, Drama

6.8

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65 Metascore

An adaptation of the classic Dickens tale, where an orphan meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master.

Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley, Jeremy Swift, Ian McNeice

Votes: 34,320 | Gross: $1.99M

2. Delusions of Grandeur (1971)

PG | 85 min | Adventure, Comedy, History

7.2

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In 17th-century Spain, the Minister of Finance tries to dishonor the queen with an overly complex plan.

Director: Gérard Oury | Stars: Louis de Funès, Yves Montand, Alice Sapritch, Karin Schubert

Votes: 8,000

3. Máj (2008)

80 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

4.6

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The time-tested poem, more than a century old, transposed into a stirring story of undying love and passion. The story takes place in an unspecified, distant past, but the young heroes are more or less contemporary characters.

Director: F.A. Brabec | Stars: Matej Stropnický, Nina Divísková, Krystof Hádek, Vladimír Javorský

Votes: 234

4. Pomsta (1968)

14 min | Animation, Short, Crime

7.3

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Film based on the story by the French writer Gerard de Nerval. A terrifying story that takes us to Paris in the time of the Three Musketeers. The magician Conin enchants evil that ... See full summary »

Director: Jirí Brdecka

Votes: 46

5. Podobizna (1948)

96 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

6.3

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One day Chazaj pays a visit to the poor artist Simon and asks him to paint his portrait. Simon agrees but in the end he commits suicide. After Chazaj's death, the picture changes hands and brings misfortune to all who own it.

Director: Jiri Slavicek | Stars: Otomar Krejca, Ljuba Skorepová, Vladimír Smeral, Ladislav Kulhánek

Votes: 69