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When I saw this film in the theater, I couldn't believe how long the whipping scene was - 40 lashes with a bullwhip. A few male customers in the theater shouted out "enough" as the beating of this woman went on and on.

The scene has a good prelude as the three men string her up to a tree branch and let her hang by her wrists. After they take off her hat, they open up her blouse and then lay it on her breasts and stomach. The guy with the whip seemed to know what he was doing. The scene looked authentic as red welts started to appear on her body.

The good guys show up late but do rescue her. It was amazing she was able to walk away with them after receiving such a beating.

Rocky 1 - move over. "Rocky Balboa" is a winner with an emotional beginning, a good middle and a terrific ending. Add Bill Conti's rousing "Rocky" theme to the mix and you have a true film classic.

An aging Sylvester Stallone gives us a psychological insight into into the mind of an aging Rocky Balboa. Not happy with his life as it is, he yearns to get back in the ring against aging boxers like himself.

But then an opportunity comes along that will cast him back in the national spotlight. Rocky can't resist, and accepts an offer to fight the world heavyweight champion.

What follows will keep you on the edge of your chair. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one.

James Brolin and Jill Clayburgh pull it off as one of old Hollywood's most dashing couples.

The ambiance of 1930s-1940s Hollywood almost steals the show, but Brolin, Clayburgh, a fine script and a beautiful score are the real wonders of this film. The title characters are believable and interesting to watch. Red Buttons also does a good job in a small role.

We see how Gable and Lombard met and how they had to face all of the impediments that were trying to ruin their love affair.

The film does not have a happy ending because it's based on fact. As a matter of fact, you will need some tissues when you watch the final scene. It's that moving.