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• Machine Gun Preacher (2011) (15) Machine Gun Preacher (2011) (15)
  Synopsis
  Gerard Butler stars in this action biopic of Sam Childers, a one-time drug-dealing LA biker who becomes a crusader for child soldiers in Sudan following his dramatic conversion to Christianity. The film follows Childers as he puts his lowlife gangland origins behind him and follows a spiritual calling to embark on a series of dangerous armed missions into war-torn East Africa. Despite dire warnings from government agencies, he sets up an orphanage for children kidnapped by the LRA, a renegade militia…
• Machine Head (2000) (15) Machine Head (2000) (15)
  Synopsis
  Low-budget comedy horror. Max Kelp is a lowly nerd who helps out at his father's funeral home and is regularly picked on by all the jocks and bullies at school. Eventually he is pushed too far, and develops a science experiment to reanimate the dead using a corpse and a lawnmower engine. With his hideous creation Machine Head, Max takes his violent revenge.
• Machine-Gunner (1976) (PG) Machine-Gunner (1976) (PG)
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• Macho Callahan (1970) (15) Macho Callahan (1970) (15)
  Synopsis
  During the American Civil War, Macho Callahan (David Janssen) escapes from a POW camp and vows revenge on the man who put him away. Celebrating his freedom with a bottle of champagne, Callaghan gets into a fight with newly-wed Colonel David (David Carradine), who is killed as a result. David's widow vows to avenge his death.
• Macho Dancer (1988) (TBC) Macho Dancer (1988) (TBC)
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• Macho Woman (1996) (18) Macho Woman (1996) (18)
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  A woman is fed-up with life in the city and decides to head for the countryside to find a country house for herself. On the way she is abducted and tortured by Mongo and his gang of bullies. She finally escapes, after being imprisoned by the gang, but instead of going for help she seeks revenge on Mongo and his gang.
• Machuca (2004) (15) Machuca (2004) (15)
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  Shy, privileged kid Gonzalo and poor, streetwise Pedro meet by chance on the eve of the military coup. Gonzalo develops a crush on Pedro's older cousin Silvana but his emotions go into freefall when political tensions escalate, bringing about the fall of the socialist government.
• Mack The Knife (1990) (12) Mack The Knife (1990) (12)
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• Mackenna's Gold (1969) (PG) Mackenna's Gold (1969) (PG)
  Synopsis
  A marshal is kidnapped by a criminal who believes the lawman knows the way to a legendary valley of gold. However, as they embark on their journey, they discover other parties are also seeking the treasure, which is located in hostile Apache territory. Western, starring Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, Telly Savalas, Julie Newmar, Lee J Cobb and Eli Wallach
• Macross Clash of the Bionoids (1984) (PG) Macross Clash of the Bionoids (1984) (PG)
  Synopsis
  More Japanese animation which sees them humans do battle with the giant Bionoids.
• Macross Do You Remember Love? (1984) (PG) Macross Do You Remember Love? (1984) (PG)
  Synopsis
  The original full-length feature film. A race of giant male bionoids from outer space attacks the Earth, and the humans send their super space fortress to repel the invaders. The space war turns into a three-way conflict when the invaders' arch enemy arrives - a race of giant bionoids. Both bionoid armies assault Macross with huge robot-like spaceships. The Earthlings appear doomed...until they discover their human behaviour has strange effects on the aliens.
• Macross II Super Dimensional Fortress (1991) (PG) Macross II Super Dimensional Fortress (1991) (PG)
  Synopsis
  All six episodes from the second series of 'Macross'. In 'Contact', reporter Hibiki Kanzaki finds his life changed when an invading alien force enters the solar system and he has to cover the story - an assignment which leads him to meet the mysterious alien woman Ishtar. In 'Ishtar', Hibiki returns to Earth with Ishtar and tries to teach her about his culture, but another alien plans a rescue attempt. 'Festival' finds Ishtar trying to discover more about the fortress of Macross, resulting in her…
• Macross II: The Movie (2000) (PG) Macross II: The Movie (2000) (PG)
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  Hibiki Kanzaki, an investigative reporter for Scramble News Network (SNN), is caught in the battle when he inadvertently allies himself with Ishtar, an enigmatic and beautiful Zentradi princess who has been isolated from human culture. Enlisting the help of a spirited Valkyrie pilot Silvie Gena, Hibiki rushes to save Ishtar from imminent reprogramming by hostile Zentradi. Silvie and Hibiki must subsequently race back to Earth, broadcast the truth about the Zentradi invasion, and convince the powerful…
• Macross Plus: The Movie (1995) (PG) Macross Plus: The Movie (1995) (PG)
  Synopsis
  In the year 2040 on the planet Eden, rival pilots Isamu Dyson and Guld Bowman compete to test an advanced new defence aircraft. The arrival of Myung, an ex-girlfriend, only adds to the tension. Meanwhile, computer-generated pop star Sharon Apple begins to gain a degree of self awareness, to the extent that she begins to control the minds of the populace. The entire 'Macross Plus' saga is contained on one feature-length tape.
• MacShayne Final Roll of the Dice (1994) (TBC) MacShayne Final Roll of the Dice (1994) (TBC)
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• MacShayne Winner Takes All (1994) (TBC) MacShayne Winner Takes All (1994) (TBC)
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• Mad About Mambo (2000) (12) Mad About Mambo (2000) (12)
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  Danny Mitchell, a Catholic high school student from West Belfast, wants to become a professional footballer. But first he must perfect his balance and timing and so decides to join a dance studio. Here me meets the beautiful Lucy, a public school girl from a wealthy family, who is obsessed with dancing and only dances to win competitions. Even though they are completely opposite to each other, Danny still has his sights on perfecting his chances with Lucy rather than perfecting his chances of becoming…
• Mad About Men (1954) (U) Mad About Men (1954) (U)
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• Mad About Music (1938) (U) Mad About Music (1938) (U)
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  Musical comedy starring Deanna Durbin as Gloria Harkinson, a lonely girl at an expensive Swiss boarding school. Her father is no longer alive, and her mother (Gail Patrick) is a famous Hollywood actress who, eager to maintain her glamorous mystique, has forbidden her daughter to talk about her at all: if anyone knew about her secret teenage daughter her career would be ruined. Gloria begins to invent an imaginary father for herself, making up stories and writing letters to herself from a famous…
• Mad City (1998) (12) Mad City (1998) (12)
  Synopsis
  Sacked museum security guard Sam Bailey (John Travolta) returns to his old place of employment to beg for his job back. Unfortunately, his method of negotiation involves pulling a gun on his boss and the situation suddenly escalates into a siege. TV reporter Max Brackett (Dustin Hoffman) happens to be in the building at the time and senses the scoop of his career. However, when the story goes nationwide, the big networks try to muscle in and claim it as their own. Meanwhile, the increasingly edgy…
• Mad Cows (1999) (15) Mad Cows (1999) (15)
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  Maddy (Anna Friel) is an Australian in London, trying to track down the feckless father of her baby boy. Her quest takes an unexpected turn when she is thrown in prison for stealing a bag of peas from Harrods. A plot is hatched between Maddy, her best friend Gillian (Joanna Lumley) and the prison psychiatrist to spring her from gaol and allow her to continue her search.
• Mad Detective (2007) (15) Mad Detective (2007) (15)
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  A police detective able to see people's inner demons is forced to retire when his behaviour becomes too strange, but without mysteries to solve, he grows even more insane. He returns to duty to search for a missing policeman, a case that requires him to work with a partner who has multiple personalities. Crime thriller, with Lau Ching Wan and Andy On. In Cantonese and English
• Mad Doctor of Blood Island (1969) (18) Mad Doctor of Blood Island (1969) (18)
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  The sequel to 'Brides of Blood'. Dr. Lorca (Ronald Remy) is doing experiments on Don Ramon because of his green blood. However, just as stars John Ashley and Angelique Pettyjohn stumble on his secret lair on Blood Island, Don Ramon runs amok and tries to kill anyone who stands in his way. This was originally billed as the first audience-participation horror film, since the audience were given 'green blood' to drink before the start of the film.
• Mad Dog And Glory (1993) (15) Mad Dog And Glory (1993) (15)
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  Mad Dog (Robert De Niro) is a mild-mannered forensic policeman who finally pulls his gun and intervenes during a hold-up, saving the life of local hoodlum and stand-up comic Frank Milo (Bill Murray). In gratitude Milo loans his protector a beautiful waitress by the name of Glory (Uma Thurman) for one week. Inevitably, Mad Dog falls for Glory and tries to make the arrangement more permanent.
• Mad Dog Morgan (1976) (15) Mad Dog Morgan (1976) (15)
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  Dramatisation of the true story of Dan Morgan, an Irish emigrant whose failed attempts at gold-mining led to a spree of violent crime in 1850s Australia. Morgan (Dennis Hopper) arrived in Australia with the hope of making his fortune. Pushed to desperation by his failure to strike it rich, he turns to highway robbery and suddenly finds himself serving a lengthy term in prison. Forced to do hard labour and abused by his guards, upon his release Morgan is a different man - Mad Dog Morgan. He embarks…
• Mad Dog Morgan (1976) (15) Mad Dog Morgan (1976) (15)
  Synopsis
  Director's cut of the dramatisation of the true story of Dan Morgan, an Irish emigrant whose failed attempts at gold-mining led to a spree of violent crime in 1850s Australia. Morgan (Dennis Hopper) arrived in Australia with the hope of making his fortune. Pushed to desperation by his failure to strike it rich, he turns to highway robbery and suddenly finds himself serving a lengthy term in prison. Forced to do hard labour and abused by his guards, upon his release Morgan is a different man - Mad…
• Mad Dogs (2002) (15) Mad Dogs (2002) (15)
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• Mad Dogs And Englishmen (1971) (A) Mad Dogs And Englishmen (1971) (A)
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• Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1995) (18) Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1995) (18)
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  An American motorcycle messenger working in London, gets caught up in the high society life of drugs, parties and beautiful women. He meets beautiful and aristocratic Antonia (Elizabeth Hurley) and starts a passionate affair, despite her heavy heroin addiction. However the head of the Narcotics Squad wants to bust her dealer and his business, so the couple decide to take refuge at Antonia's country hideaway, not realising that a violent plot is unfolding in front of them.
• Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) (U) Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) (U)
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  Marilyn Agrelo's documentary following children from three New York schools as they take part in a ballroom-dancing contest. Focusing on three sets of pupils from very different backgrounds, the film captures the 11-year-olds' struggles and triumphs, as they practise their steps while learning about friendship and culture
• Mad Love (1935) Mad Love (1935)
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  A mad surgeon grafts new hands onto the pianist husband of an actress; when she gives him no more than gratitude, he tries to make the husband commit murder.
• Mad Love (1995) (15) Mad Love (1995) (15)
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  Student Matt (Chris O'Donnell) and the reckless Casey (Drew Barrymore) are lovers on the run, trying to escape from the stifling pressures put on them by their parents. But once out on the road Casey demonstrates a side of her that makes Matt doubt whether they are a match made in heaven after all.
• Mad Love - Three Films by Evgenii Bauer (1916) (PG) Mad Love - Three Films by Evgenii Bauer (1916) (PG)
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  Three short films by Evgenii Bauer, one of pre-Soviet Russia's most significant film pioneers. 'Twilight of a Woman's Soul' (1913) demonstrates the director's instinctive mastery of depth composition and his use of elaborate décor. 'After Death' (1915), adapted from Turgenev's 'Klara Milich', concerns the hold the dead can have over the living. 'The Dying Swan' (1916) tells the story of an artist struggling to paint a picture of death.
• Mad Max (1979) (18) Mad Max (1979) (18)
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  Futuristic drama in which police and gangs battle it out on the streets for supremacy.
• Mad Max (1979) (18) Mad Max (1979) (18)
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  Set sometime after an apocalyptic war, 'Mad Max' depicts a world in which the police have their hands full fighting roving motorcycle gangs. When the wife and child of cop Max (Mel Gibson) are murdered by one of the gangs, he sets out to get revenge. Followed by two sequels, 'Mad Max 2' and 'Mad Max 3: Beyond the Thunderdome'.
• Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) (15) Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) (15)
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  The nomadic warrior pitches up in the city of a cut-throat desert community in search of his stolen vehicle and ends up making a deal with a local dictator to get rid of her rival for power. But when the bargain turns sour, he is cast out into the wilderness - where he becomes the unlikely protector of a tribe of feral youngsters. Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Mel Gibson, Tina Turner and Bruce Spence. Including FYI Daily
• Mad Max II (1981) (18) Mad Max II (1981) (18)
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  A shortage of petrol fans the flames of gang warfare in this violent sequel.
• Mad Money (2008) (12) Mad Money (2008) (12)
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  When her husband loses his job, wealthy Bridget is forced to get a job as a cleaner at a federal reserve bank. She learns that damaged dollar bills are shredded on the premises and recruits two of her co-workers to steal the money everyone thinks will be destroyed. However, after paying her debts, she cannot resist taking some more, drawing the attention of the law. Crime comedy, starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes
• Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979) (15) Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979) (15)
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  A classic Shaw Brothers period Kung Fu extravaganza. Liu Chia Liang is kung fu master Chen, tricked and crippled by the villainous gangster and brothel-keeper Tuen (LoLieh), who also forces his sister into prostitution. No loger able to practice the martial arts, he becomes a lowly street entertainer, performing with his beloved trained monkey Ah Mao. Tuen's men slaughter the animal, forcing Chen and his petty-thief sidekick Little Monkey (Hsiao Hou) into mortal combat with the enemy, the ultimate…
• Mad Monster Party? (1967) (U) Mad Monster Party? (1967) (U)
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  Feature-length stop-motion animated comedy featuring the voice talents of Boris Karloff, Allen Swift and Gale Garnett. When Dr Frankenstein (Karloff) decides to retire from the monster-making business, he calls an international roster of monsters to a creepy convention to elect his successor. All of the world's most famous monsters attend including Dracula, Wolfman, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Werewolf, the Creature, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. But Frankenstein's title…
• Mad, Sad and Bad (2008) (15) Mad, Sad and Bad (2008) (15)
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  Ensemble comedy from director Avie Luthra about a dysfunctional mixed race family living in Luton. Meera Syal stars as Rashmi, living at home with her mother, but desperate to have a life of her own. In the meantime, she has to contend with her siblings, sitcom writer Atul (Nitin Ganatra), who hates his work even though everybody else loves it, and psychiatrist Hardeep (Zubin Varla), who can help others, but finds it hard to help himself.
• Madadayo (1993) (PG) Madadayo (1993) (PG)
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  The final film from Japan's master film-maker is a poignant story centering on the Japanese academic and author, Hyakken Uchida (Tatsuo Matsumura). A professor of German in pre- WWII Japan, Uchida resigns after thirty years of teaching and looks forward to a life dedicated to writing. When his house is bombed during the war, the professor relocates to a small cottage, having lost most of his possessions. Uchida is well-loved by his former students, who set about building a new home for their former…
• Madagascar (2005) (U) Madagascar (2005) (U)
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  A gang of streetwise penguins decides to escape from New York's Central Park Zoo and return to a life in the wild, but when Marty the zebra and his friends follow suit, they end up stranded in Africa on a jungle island without a clue of how to fend for themselves. Animated adventure, with the voices of Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen
• Madagascar 1-3 (2012) (PG) Madagascar 1-3 (2012) (PG)
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  Triple bill of animated adventures. In 'Madagascar' (2005), a group of pampered zoo animals find themselves transported to the wild, where they find that their easy life in captivity hasn't prepared them in the slightest for the real world. Alex the Lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) are star attractions at the Central Park Zoo in New York. When they find themselves mixed up in an attempted zoo-break…
• Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) (PG) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) (PG)
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  The escaped zoo animals continue their quest to get back to their New York home. Having made it to Monte Carlo, they join a circus on a European tour as a means of travelling undetected - but an animal control agent is in hot pursuit. Animated comedy, with the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith
• Madagascar Skin (1995) (15) Madagascar Skin (1995) (15)
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  A young gay man, Harry (John Hannah), leaves behind the city and the unsatisfying twilight world of its gay club scene to head for the coast. While on a deserted beach he has an unusual meeting with Flint (Bernard Hill), overtly heterosexual but with a murky past. Sheltering in an abandoned cottage their mutual distrust melts away and they begin to open up to each other.
• Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) (PG) Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) (PG)
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  Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the hypochondriac giraffe and Gloria the hippopotamus are finally ready to leave the exotic island of Madagascar and return to the plush surroundings of New York's Central Park Zoo. Boarding a rickety plane with ring-tailed lemur King Julien the 13th, his second-in-command Maurice and the penguins - Private, Rico, Skipper and Kowalski - the animals crash-land shy of their destination, ending up on the plains of Africa where Alex comes mane-to-mane with his…
• Madam (1994) (18) Madam (1994) (18)
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  The true life story of Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss. Danielle, a beautiful TV journalist goes undercover to discover the truth behind the respectable front of an escort agency, only to get drawn into the secret world of sex for money in Tinsel Town. A lesbian lover enters her life and changes it irrevocably, teaching her about sex, money and drugs.
• Madam And The Dying Swan (2012) () Madam And The Dying Swan (2012) ()
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• Madam Butterfly (2012) (PG) Madam Butterfly (2012) (PG)
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  Lieutenant Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton of the American Army is preparing to marry the beautiful Japanese geisha Cio-Cio-San, who is known affectionately as Madam Butterfly. She is glad to renounce her faith and cast aside personal possessions, save for a sword given by her father, in order to marry the outsider. However, when the local priest discovers Cio-Cio-San's sacrifice, he curses her and the nuptials.