The Prince Charles Cinema

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Dog Day Afternoon
1975 125mins USA (15) Crime / Thriller

When inexperienced criminal Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino) leads a bank robbery in Brooklyn, things quickly go wrong, and a hostage situation develops. As Sonny and his accomplice, Sal Naturile (John Cazale), try desperately to remain in control, a media circus develops and the FBI arrives, creating even more tension. Gradually, Sonny's surprising motivations behind the robbery are revealed, and his standoff with law enforcement moves toward its inevitable end.

Beau Travail
1999 93mins France (15) Drama

Foreign Legion officer Galoup recalls his once glorious life, training troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, until the arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, plants the seeds of jealousy in Galoup's mind.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long)
2000 120mins China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA (12) Action/Adventure

In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.

Altered States
1980 102mins (15) Sci-Fi / Horror

Respected scientist and psychology professor Edward Jessup (William Hurt) decides to combine his experiments in sensory deprivation tanks with powerful hallucinogenic drugs, convinced that it may help him unlock different states of consciousness. The experiments are a success at first, but as Jessup continues his work, he begins to experience altered mental and also physical states. As he spends more time in sensory deprivation, his grip on reality begins to slip away.

Rear Window
1954 111mins USA (PG) Thriller / Mystery

A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window and, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.

This Is Spinal Tap
1984 87mins USA (15) Comedy

"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.

The Human Condition - Part 2 - Road to Eternity
1959 180mins Japan (15) Drama

Second part of a trilogy. Conscientious objector Kaji, now forced to serve in the Japanese army during the Second World War, helps a friend defect to the Russians and nearly goes with him. But despite his opposition to war, Kaji does his best to serve as help and guide to the men in his charge, most of whom are doomed to fall to the relentless attack of Russian armored divisions.

Prince Charles Cinema Film Quiz
2024 140mins UK (18) Film Quiz

Put your cinematic knowledge to the test with THE PCC FILM QUIZ - this is a full-blown, no-holds-barred celebration of cinematic chaos, cult classics, and endless movie trivia. Hosted by Chevy Mclaren live in the beating heart of Leicester Square -  this is your chance to test your film knowledge in this unhinged night of movie madness!

Expect limited-edition PCC merch, free cinema tickets, exclusive movie prizes, live performances, and bonkers audience games. Bring your nerdiest friends (teams up to 5), grab a drink, and prepare to scream, guess, act, and laugh your way through the most chaotic and iconic quiz night in London!