The Prince Charles Cinema

Sort By Name Sort By Date
Paprika
2006 90mins Japan (15) Adventure / Drama
Directed by Satoshi Kon| Toshi Starring Megumi Hayashibara, Tôru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori

When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.

Inception
2010 148mins USA, UK (12A) Science Fiction
Directed by Christopher Nolan Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page

A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.

Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia
1974 112mins Mexico, USA (18) Film
Directed by Sam Peckinpah Starring Kris Kristofferson, Warren Oates, Isela Vega, Robert Webber, Gig Young

An American barroom pianist and his prostitute girlfriend go on a trip through the Mexican underworld to collect the bounty on the head of a dead gigolo.

Mystery Movie : Staff Picks!
1878 92mins We can't tell you (18) Film
Directed by Who Knows? Starring It's a Secret

Our regular MYSTERY MOVIE screenings are back - and this time they're being picked by our team!

Upcoming STAFF PICKS:

- Robbie Morrissey-Turner on Wednesday 12th March

"Rapid paced, and wildly entertaining. Drenched in sun and featuring one of the coolest soundtracks in movie history. This would be a perfect double-bill with a certain film showing before it... that's the only clue you're getting!".

- Fil on Wednesday 19th March

"There's 3 kinds of people. Those who have never seen this film, those who have seen it and know how great it is, and those who don't like it and are wrong. Joe bless you."

- Aga on Wednesday 26th March

- Flore on Wednesday 2nd April

- Josh on Wednesday 16th April 

- Alex on Wednesday 23rd April

---

You can find a list of every MYSTERY MOVIE we have ever screened HERE ; if a film is on this list, it is not eligible for future Mystery Movie screenings!

---

Content Advice : As these films are a mystery, we aren't able to provide specific ratings / guidance on the film's content. We strongly advise that you take this into consideration before purchasing a ticket.

Tommy
1975 111mins (15) Musical
Directed by Ken Russell Starring Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret , Roger Daltrey, Jack Nicholson

After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.

Lisztomania
1975 103mins United Kingdom (18) Musical / Comedy
Directed by Ken Russell Starring Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr

In the 19th century, Romantic composer/pianist Franz Liszt tries to end his hedonistic ways but keeps getting sucked back in by his seductive fellow composer Richard Wagner.

The Godfather
1972 175mins USA (18) Crime
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard Castellano

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don's youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.

The Godfather : Part II
1974 202mins USA (15) Film
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Starring Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Talia Shire

The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasting the life of Corleone father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958 and that of a young immigrant Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in 1917's Hell's Kitchen. Michael survives many misfortunes and Vito is introduced to a life of crime.

Fallen Angels
1995 99mins Hong Kong (15) Thriller / Romance
Directed by Wong Kar Wai Starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Leon Lai, Charlie Yeung, Michele Reis, Karen Mok

An assassin goes through obstacles as he attempts to escape his violent lifestyle despite the opposition of his partner, who is secretly attracted to him.

Chungking Express
1994 101mins Hong Kong (12) Romance/Drama
Directed by Wong Kar Wai Starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Faye Wong, Valerie Chow, Tony Leung

Every day, Cop 223 (Takeshi Kaneshiro) buys a can of pineapple with an expiration date of May 1, symbolizing the day he'll get over his lost love. He's also got his eye on a mysterious woman in a blond wig (Brigitte Lin), oblivious of the fact she's a drug dealer. Cop 663 (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) is distraught with heartbreak over a breakup. But when his ex drops a spare set of his keys at a local cafe, a waitress (Faye Wong) lets herself into his apartment and spruces up his life.