The encounter between Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif) and unpredictable war criminal Strelnikov (Tom Courtenay) is one of David Lean's most tense scenes. While in transit away from Moscow, Zhivago accidentally stumbles into the path of Strelnikov's armoured train. What follows is a slowly simmering tension as the man he once knew as Pasha Antipov decides his fate.
Casino Royale
In Daniel Craig's James Bond world, things can go down a dark path. His interrogation with baddie Le Chifre (Mads Mikkelsen) is one that is truly haunting. While some evil masterminds prefer more delicate methods of torture, this one-eyed villain is much more down to earth. Director Martin Campbell also inject some truly funny humor in the most unlikely of places. You'll never look at rope the same way again!
The Limey
The high point of Terrence Stamp's career has been this effort from Steven Soderbergh. When ex-con Wilson travels to LA to investigate his daughters, he is meet with a frosty reception. After trying to get answers from some thugs in a warehouse, it appears that he has met a dead end. What these heavies underestimate is that a desperate man can be a deadly weapon! All together now... "TELL THEM I'M FUCKING COMING!"
Reservoir Dogs
In what has become one of Tarantino's most notable scenes, Mr Blonde (Michael Madsen) decides to have some fun. His idea of torture is one that is both frightening and engrossing. Soundtracked to "Stuck in the Middle with You" people now shift in their seats when this tracks starts up. Tied to his chair and missing the information these characters dearly need, our cop hostage is powerless to escape.
LA Confidential
When three black suspects are picked up for a murder at the Night Owl coffee shop, it looks an open and shut case. What one of the characters doesn't count on is the hot-head nature of Bud White (Russell Crowe). A fierce hater of woman beaters, when this suspect cries "I just wanted to lose my cherry!" White will turn a winning situation into something a whole lot scarier!
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