Peter Barkworth

The acclaimed sequel to the family classic "National Velvet" follows the adult Velvet as she and her lover transform her orphaned niece into an Olympic champion horsewoman.

In this Agatha Christie classic, two old friends who are short on money decide to become investigators for hire. But what starts off as a straightforward gig quickly spirals into a dangerous situation.

Commandos, posing as German soldiers, parachute into a city to rescue a supposed allied General from a Nazi hideaway fortress that can only be reached by cable car.