Sky Cinema Greats HD Thursday

The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them. Fact-based drama, starring Sigourney Weaver

An entertainer retires to a farm, but when boredom sets in he decides on ambitious plans for the future. Musical, with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire

A silent-movie star tries to win the heart of an aspiring actress as the dawn of sound changes the film business for ever. Musical comedy, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds

A rebellious student from the city clashes with a preacher from a small religious community, who believes dancing is immoral. Drama, with Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer and John Lithgow

A penniless Irish farmer and his landlord's daughter run away to seek their fortune in America during the gold rush. Romantic period drama, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

A couple's love affair is cut short by the discovery that one of them does not have long to live. Romantic drama, starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal

A boy tries to find his widowed father a new wife via a radio phone-in show, a plea that moves an engaged reporter to respond. Romantic comedy, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan

A murdered executive's spirit enlists the aid of a fraudulent psychic to help his girlfriend bring his killer to justice. Romantic fantasy, starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze

A streetwise teenager escapes a mundane existence through the disco scene, where he falls for a woman with dreams of a bright future. Drama, starring John Travolta

A couple's love affair is cut short by the discovery that one of them does not have long to live. Romantic drama, starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal

A groom-to-be falls for another woman, so his older brother resolves to save the wedding by wooing her himself. Comedy, starring Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and William Holden

An entertainer retires to a farm, but when boredom sets in he decides on ambitious plans for the future. Musical, with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire

An 11-year-old girl dying of heart disease spends her last summer holidaying with her parents. Drama, starring Jodie Foster and Richard Harris