The Italian Straw Hat - DVD

Beautiful singer Elanda Lee lands a high-profile contract to star in a popular New York radio show. Hoping to jump-start her sagging opera career, she ignores advice from co-star Swanee Collier to update her sound by singing pop tunes. Although the show's wealthy sponsor is smitten with Elanda, mostly due to her red-haired beauty, the ratings hit rock bottom, and he fires her. Devastated, Elanda packs her bags to leave the Big Apple, no

Needing fast cash to salvage his business, London gallery manager Jack (Micheál Richardson) dragged his estranged artist dad Robert (Liam Neeson) to Tuscany, looking to sell the family villa that's sat fallow since Jack's mother died. Their efforts to get the house market ready finds them doing necessary repairs to their relationship as well, in a wistful effort for the father-son leads; Valeria Bilello, Lindsay Duncan, Marco Quaglia also star in this writing/directing bow for James D'Arcy. 94 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.

There is an old saying InchSee Naples and die... see Rome and LIVE!Inch And Princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) plans to do just that. While on a high-profile tour of European cities, this modern-day princess decides to rebel against her regimented and stifling royal obligations once her regal entourage reaches Italy. Determined to take in all the sights and sounds of The Eternal City, she sneaks off on an adventurous exploration... one that leads to an encounter with handsome American newspaperman Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck) and his affable photographer pal (Eddie Albert). Joe is desperate for an exclusive story - and he's got a colossal one, once he discovers he's in the company of a runaway princess! Can romance be far behind? Nominated to 10 Academy Awards and the winner of three*, director William Wyler's timeless romp is an enthralling romantic comedy that will capture your heart and imagination. *Winner Best Actress (Audrey Hepburn); Best Writing - Motion Picture Story (Dalton Trumbo); and Best Costume Design - Black & White (Edith Head), 1953. (English), Audrey Hepburn's Oscar winning performance in her first starring role. Roman Holiday was nominated for ten Academy Awards, and Audrey Hepburn captured an Oscar for her portrayal of a modern-day princess, rebelling against the royal obligations, who explores Rome on her own. She meets Gregory Peck, an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her true identity. But his plan falters as they fall in love. Eddie Albert contributes to the fun as Peck's carefree cameraman pal. Stylishly directed by William Wyler, this romantic comedy ranks as one of the most enjoyable films of all times. (Spanish)