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Cinemax Asia Synopses - Month of May 2009

Cinemax Asia Synopses - Month of May 2009

3:10 TO YUMA
In this Western classic, a family man and small-time rancher Dan Evans takes the job of escorting murderer Ben Wade to a train bound for prison. Wade doesn’t plan on giving up without a fight and soon the duo engages in a battle of wills while the killer’s gang tries to stop him from reaching the prison.
Starring: Van Heflin, Glenn Ford

ALL THE KING’S MEN
Based on Robert Penn Warren’s 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The King’s Men tells the story of a man’s rise to power in Louisiana’s world of politics. Willie Stark is elected as a governor with the support of the lower social classes. But when Judge Irwin supports a group of Stark’s enemies pushing for impeachment, Stark plays dirty to bring down the judge and ends up setting up his own ultimate downfall.
Starring: Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Sean Penn

ALTERED
Five men are abducted by aliens but four of them managed to escape. 15 years later, they managed to trap one of the aliens and are bent on revenge, but there is a catch: if they kill their prisoner, the rest of the aliens may come and exact revenge through total annihilation of the human species.
Starring: James Gammon, Brad William Henke

ASSASSINS
In the world of professional killers, the only retirement is in a body bag. Robert Rath (Stallone, Spy Kids 3-D, Shade) is a master hit-man. But he wants out of the game. One last hit job later, he falls for quirky surveillance expert Electra (Moore, The Forgotten, Laws Of Attraction). But someone is determined not to let him live out the rest of his life in peace. Up-and-coming assassin Miguel Bain (Banderas, The Legend of Zorro, Shrek 2) is out to make a name for himself by taking out both Rath and Electra.
Starring: Julianne Moore, Antonio Banderas, Sylvester Stallone

BEYOND LOCH NESS
A strange beast emerges in Lake Superior, believed to be the Loch Ness monster. The gruesome bloodshed to follow doesn’t stop at Nessie; she’s brought her vicious offspring to help terrorize the townspeople living around the lake. Driven by vengeance, cryptozoologist James Murphy hunts down the monsters. Will Murphy save the locals or end up as one of Nessie’s meals?
Starring: Brian Krause, Don Davis

BITTER VENGEANCE
Annie Westford is a bookstore clerk whose relationship with her husband Jack has reached an all-time low. Jack is a former cop who had to resign and now holds a boring job as a security officer at a local bank. Frustrated with his career and life, Jack engages in an affair with Isabella, an officer at the bank, and makes her a willing accomplice in his scheme to steal three million dollars from the bank’s vault. Annie becomes the innocent victim in a web of deceit and betrayal that will have her fighting for her life.
Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Virginia Madsen

BODY PARTS
Crime psychologist Bill Crushank loses his arm in a car wreck, and agrees to an experimental replacement from an unknown donor. Soon, he’s plagued by awful nightmares - and the new arm seems to have developed a mind of its own! Is his mind playing tricks on him or does the arm really make its own calls?
Starring: Jeff Fahey, Brad Dourif

BORDERLINE
Dr. Lila Colletti (Gershon) is a prison psychiatrist who left her practice to dedicate her time to rehabilitating criminals back into society. She is also fighting her husband for custody of their children. When Lila’s ex-husband and his new girlfriend end up brutally murdered, Lila becomes the main suspect. Leading the police investigation is Macy Kobacek (Biehn, Havoc), who is also romantically involved with Lila. Lila is convinced that the murderer is a former patient who is obsessed with her. Did he commit the crime and set her up, or is Lila trying to put the blame on her innocent patient?
Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery, Gina Gershon, Michael Biehn

BOSS OF BOSSES
This film follows the life of Paul Castellano, a mobster who rose in the ranks of New York City’s Gambino crime family, eventually becoming its reigning don in the 1970s. Flushed with newfound power, he charts a new course for the mob by emphasizing a low profile approach. Yet for all the sureness of his position’s authority, the indiscretions in his personal life still manage to provide complications of their own.
Starring: Chazz Palminteri, Angela Alvarado

BULLET FOR A BADMAN
An ex-Texas Ranger escapes from prison to prove he is innocent of a murder charge.
Starring: Darren McGavin, Audie Murphy, Ruta Lee

CAPE FEAR
The quiet, peaceful existence of Sam Bowden and his family is slowly shattered by the arrival of ex-convict Max Cady in their lives. Cady has a bone to pick with Sam, whose testimony sent him to prison for a sadistic crime. But Cady is more than a loser looking for revenge — he is a predatory animal who exacts his revenge by going after those around him: his wife, his daughter, and even his dog. When the police are unable to pin anything on him, Sam turns to a private detective for help in bringing the ruthless Cady to justice.
Starring: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen

DAYS OF THUNDER
Cole Trickle, a cocky newcomer has his eye on the Daytona and the gorgeous doctor who patches him up after his first heart-stopping crash. The young stock car race driver must learn to deal with life on and off the track as a serious injury introduces him to fear and romance.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman

DEATH BY MAGIC
A magician goes in search for a successor to take over his fight against evil. But first, Earth’s current protector must hunt down a replacement to represent the forces of good.
Starring: Peter Firth, Kimberly Davies, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick

DESPERADO
El Mariachi is back! Antonio Banderas stars in this action-packed western comedy as a wandering musician who comes to a dusty Mexican border town in search of the drug lord who killed his true love. The crime czar’s minions are no match for this pistol-packing troubadour as he blasts his way toward a final confrontation… with time out for romance with a sexy storeowner Carolina (Hayek). Add Los Lobos’ brilliant score to the blazing magnums and you have an irresistible concoction. Don’t miss Quentin Tarantino in a cameo.
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek

DOLORES CLAIBORNE
Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, Dolores Claiborne tells the tale of Selena, a successful New York journalist, and her mother, Dolores Claiborne. Selena is forced to confront Dolores when the latter becomes the prime suspect in the murder of rich society matron, Vera. As Vera’s servant, Dolores has endured forty years of abuse. Can Selena clear her mother’s name?
Starring: Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Plummer

DOOMWATCH: WINTER ANGEL
A thrilling drama starring the most unlikely of heroes: a timid university professor. After receiving a mysterious note from a nuclear scientist, Neil Tannahill is drawn into a sinister conspiracy involving Soviet nuclear waste. Compelling ripped from the headlines drama that explores the dangers of the post-Cold War world.
Starring: Miles Anderson, Philip Stone, Trevor Eve

EARTH VS. THE SPIDER
Security guard Quentin (Gummersall) finds newfound powers when he injects himself with a top-secret spider serum developed by the military. However, the spider in him is taking over the man. The serum is causing him to mutate into a frightening monster with an insatiable appetite for human flesh.
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Devon Gummersall

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH
A hilarious tale of sex, rock n’ roll and high school which perfectly captures the spirit of youth, this comedy is full of iconic moments, quotable lines and unforgettable characters.
Starring: Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, Sean Penn

FINAL ANALYSIS
In this gripping thriller, a prominent psychiatrist, Isaac Barr, gets involved with the sister of his client, Heather Evans.
Starring: Kim Basinger, Uma Thurman, Richard Gere

FURNACE
A detective teams up with a psychologist to investigate a series of grisly deaths at the local prison.
Starring: Tom Sizemore, Michael Pare, Ja Rule

GENGHIS KHAN
The legendary leader Genghis Khan tries to realize his dream of a united land.
Starring: James Mason, Omar Sharif, Stephen Boyd

GHOST RIDER
Long ago, superstar motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze made a deal with the Devil to protect the ones he loved most: his father and his childhood sweetheart Roxanne. Now, the Devil has come for his due. By day, Johnny is a die-hard stunt rider but by night, in the presence of evil, he becomes the Ghost Rider, a bounty hunter of rogue demons. Forced to do the devil’s bidding, Johnny is determined to confront his fate and use his curse and powers to defend the innocent.
Starring: Eva Mendes, Nicolas Cage

GRIDIRON GANG
Deep in the Kilpatrick juvenile detention center, an ex-football star turned supervisor, Sean Porter identifies with the lack of discipline and self-esteem that plague many of the teenagers in the center. He proposes the formation of a football team with the support of his superiors, transforming the lives of the kids by instilling values of responsibility and team unity through football.
Starring: Vanessa Ferlito, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, Xzibit

HBO WORLD BOXING: MARGARITO VS WILLIAMS
Relive some of the most exciting and memorable boxing matches on HBO Boxing: Antonio Margarito and Paul Williams go head to head in this classic HBO World Boxing match from 14 July 2007.

HBO WORLD BOXING: MAYWEATHER VS BALDOMIR
Relive some of the most exciting and memorable boxing matches on HBO Boxing: Floyd Mayweather and Carlos Baldomir go head to head in this classic HBO World Boxing match from November 4, 2006.

HBO WORLD BOXING: NELSON VS LEIJA
Relive some of the most exciting and memorable boxing matches on HBO Boxing: Azumah Nelson and Jesse James Leija go head to head in this classic HBO World Boxing match from June 1, 1996.

HBO WORLD BOXING: ROY JONES JR VS GRIFFIN
Relive some of the most exciting and memorable boxing matches on HBO Boxing: Roy Jones Jr. and Montell Griffin go head to head in this classic HBO World Boxing match from March 21, 1997.

HBO WORLD BOXING: VARGAS VS VANDERPOOL
Relive some of the most exciting and memorable boxing matches on HBO Boxing: Fernando Vargas and Fitz Vanderpool go head to head in this classic HBO World Boxing match from July 26, 2003.

I MARRIED A MONSTER
Nick and Kelly are about to have the perfect Midwestern wedding in their perfect Midwestern town. The night before the big day, Nick chances upon a glowing alien structure and is never the same again. He abstains from alcohol, is constantly glued to the television set and is suddenly very anxious for a baby. Soon, the other men in the town start to go Nick’s way, clamoring for offspring from their spouses. Her attention piqued, Kelly seeks help from her Uncle Paul, and together, they get to the bottom of the mystery in this sci-fi thriller.
Starring: Richard Burgi, Susan Walters, Barbara Niven

IMPACT POINT
Pro Beach Volleyball star Kelly Reyes faces challenges every day - fierce competitors, the press - but nothing could prepare her for the mysterious reporter Holden.
Starring: Linden Ashby, Melissa Keller, Brian Austin Green

IN ENEMY COUNTRY
To destroy a deadly new type of torpedo wreaking havoc on Allied forces, Col. Charles Waslow-Carton and Lt. Col. Phillip Braden pose as POWs to infiltrate a Nazi stronghold during World War II.
Starring: Anjanette Comer, Guy Stockwell, Anthony Franciosa

INTRUSION CAMBODIA
Richard Harrison and Vic Vargas star in this drama about the unspeakable atrocities of the war in Cambodia.
Starring: Vic Vargas, Richard Harrison

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER
A renowned real-life cast voices a virtual who’s who of superheroes featuring not only Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, but also Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Flash. These very different heroes must overcome their fear and suspicion of one another to forge an alliance against a creature so formidable that it will take all of their powers combined to prevail!

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA - RESTORED VERSION
The digitally restored version of one of the screen’s grandest epics, this monumental story recounts the true-life experiences of T.E. Lawrence, better known to the world as Lawrence of Arabia. A young, idealistic British officer in WWI, Lawrence is assigned to the camp of Prince Feisal, an Arab tribal chieftain and leader in a revolt against the Turks. In a series of brilliant tactical maneuvers, Lawrence leads fifty of Feisal’s men in a tortured three-week crossing of the Nefud Desert to attack the strategic Turkish-held port of Aqaba. Following his successful raids against Turkish troops and trains, Lawrence’s triumphant leadership and unyielding courage gain him nearly god-like status among his Arab brothers.
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness

LOST COMMAND
A peasant who has risen through the ranks of the French army whips his regiment into shape for hard-hitting action in Algiers.
Starring: Anthony Quinn, George Segal, Alain Delon

MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN
Robert De Niro stars as the tragic creature in this gothic horror classic that also stars Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham-Carter.
Starring: Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Helena Bonham-Carter

MISSIONARY MAN
A mysterious stranger rolls into town on a unique motorcycle. All he carries is the bible and a desire for justice. Past vengeance collides as he rights an injustice from his past and liberates the small town from a malicious oppressor.
Starring: August Schellenberg, Dolph Lundgren

NOWHERE TO RUN
Sam Gillen is an escaped prisoner hiding from the authorities. And Clydie is the widow who has given him shelter and protection from the cops. But Clydie has a problem herself; a bunch of corrupt developers are trying to frighten her off and usurp her property. In a strange quirk of fate, they come to each other’s rescue by finding solutions to the other’s problems. Eventually, it’s up to Sam to protect himself from the authorities and stop the unscrupulous developers from achieving their devilish end.
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rosanna Arquette, Ted Levine

OVER THE TOP
Lincoln Hawk will fight for his son the only way he knows how. After the death of his ex-wife, the independent big-rig driver tries to rebuild his life and attempts to heal the breach with his 12-year-old son. Their first meeting turns out to be harder than he thought and his son doesn’t think too highly of him. But all that changes when Hawk enters the nation-wide arm wrestling competition in Las Vegas.
Starring: Robert Loggia, Sylvester Stallone

POSSE FROM HELL
A posse led by a vengeful gunslinger sets out to find the four escaped convicts who murdered a sheriff.
Starring: John Saxon, Audie Murphy, Vic Morrow

RENEGADE JUSTICE
Simon is a special forces-trained, nerves-of-steel man seeking revenge for the murder of his son, who got killed in a drive-by shooting.
Starring: Steven Seagal, Eddie Griffin

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