LEGEND announces June 2025 channel premieres
TV: Sky 148 / Virgin 149 / Freeview 41 / Freesat 137
Michael Cimino’s multiple Oscar-winning war movie THE DEER HUNTER leads LEGEND’s channel premiere line-up for June 2025, with other notable Hollywood directors showcasing award-winning films, including John Huston’s multiple Oscar-winner MOBY DICK, William Friedkin’s Oscar-nominated THE BRINK’S JOB, and POSSE, directed by Kirk Douglas, which was nominated for a Golden Bear for Best Film.
LEGEND also premieres British WW1 horror film DEATHWATCH, starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis and Matthew Rhys, as well as top notch sci-fi thrillers VIRTUOSITY, starring Denzil Washington and Russel Crowe and ALIEN NATION, starring James Caan. There are also action blockbusters KING ARTHUR, starring Keira Knightly, Clive Owen and Mads Mikkelson and KICKBOXER: RETALLATION, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mike Tyson and Christopher Lambert.
Plus, there’s an outing for crime drama INSIDE OUT, starring wrestler Triple H and Bruce Dern, British fantasy adventure THE VENGEANCE OF SHE and British war film YANGTSE INCIDENT, starring Richard Todd and Barry Foster.
Details in transmission order:
Wed 4 June @ 14:40 – YANGTSE INCIDENT (1957) *Channel Premiere
While sailing lawfully up the Yangste in 1949, the British warship Amethyst found its return to the open sea blocked by Communist Chinese shore batteries that unexpectedly opened fire. In charge, Lieutenant Commander Kerans (Richard Todd) was not however prepared for his crew and his ship to remain as a hostage for the Chinese to use as an international pawn.
Thurs 5 June @ 21:00 – KICKBOXER: RETALIATION (2018) *Channel Premiere
A year after the brutal showdown between Kurt Sloan and Tong Po, Kurt (Alain Moussi) is taken captive and forced back into the ring against his will. With his freedom at stake, Kurt re-enlists Durand (Jean-Claude Van Damme) to start the most rigorous training of his life. But will it be enough to survive a bout with his most formidable foe yet? Also stars Mike Tyson.
Saturday 7 June @ 21:00 – VIRTUOSITY (1995) *Channel Premiere
Set in a near-future Los Angeles, ex-cop Parker Barnes (Denzil Washington), is serving a prison sentence for the accidental deaths of bystanders during his pursuit of a terrorist. Barnes is offered a chance at redemption when he’s tasked with stopping SID 6.7 (Russell Crowe), a virtual reality entity composed of the personalities of over 150 serial killers.
Wed 11 June @ 15:00 – THE BRINK’S JOB (1979) *Channel Premiere
A group of unlikely criminals commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino (Peter Falk), a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis (Peter Boyle), who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink’s main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved.
Fri 13 June @ 23:05 – DEATHWATCH (2002) *Channel Premiere
A lost squad of British soldiers in World War I take shelter in an abandoned enemy trench, but it proves to be no refuge as the men find themselves hunted by unseen evils. Written and directed by M. J. Bassett, the stellar British cast includes Jamie Bell, Laurence Fox, Kris Marshall, Matthew Rhys and Andy Serkis
Sat 14 June @ 21:00 – KING ARTHUR (2004) *Channel Premiere
Based on historical legend, this is the valiant tale of Arthur (Clive Owen) and his bond of brotherhood with Lancelot (Ioan Gruffudd), and the loyalty of the Knights Of The Round Table as they fight for freedom and those they love. Also starring Keira Knightley.
Wed 18 June @ 15:00 – THE VENGEANCE OF SHE (1968) *Channel Premiere
A beautiful young European girl, Carol (Olinka Berova), is taken over by the spirit of mysterious Ayesha, queen of the lost city of Kuma. She is taken to Kuma to succeed the almost-immortal Ayesha as empress of Kuma. A Hammer Film directed by Cliff Owen.
Thurs 19 June @ 21:00 – INSIDE OUT (2011) *Channel Premiere
AJ (WWE Superstar Paul “TripleH” Levesque) always wanted a nice, quiet life. For the past 13 years his best friend Jack (Michael Rapaport) has been living it for him. Now, after paying his debt, AJ is finally coming home – but he’s about to learn getting out of prison doesn’t mean you’re free. Also stars Bruce Dern and Parker Posey.
Sat 21 June @ 21:00 – ALIEN NATION (1968) *Channel Premiere
Set in the future, Los Angeles the new home of 300,000 humanoid extraterrestrial. When a gang of these newcomers kills a police detective’s (James Cann) partner, he sets out to solve the crime with his new partner (Mandy Patinkin) – the L.A.P.D.’S first newcomer detective. But the unlikely pair soon uncover a far more dangerous threat to society.
Wednesday 25 June @ 14:35 – MOBY DICK (1956) *Channel Premiere
Young Ishmael sets sail on the Pequod to hunt whales. When the whaling ship is on the high seas, Capt. Ahab (Gregory Peck) promises a gold doubloon to the first person who sights Moby Dick, the gigantic white whale which had mutilated him. The epic hunt begins.
Thursday 26 June @ 21:00 – POSSE (1975) *Channel Premiere
Directed by and starring Kirk Douglas. the story follows U.S. Marshal Howard Nightingale (Douglas), who leads a well-trained posse of six men in pursuit of the notorious train robber Jack Strawhorn (Bruce Dern). Nightingale’s true motive is to use the capture of Strawhorn to bolster his political campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Saturday 28 June @ 22:45 – THE DEER HUNTER (1978) *Channel Premiere
One of the most widely acclaimed films of all time, this is Michael Cimino’s celebrated interpretation of the stresses and dangers – both physical and emotional – which confront a trio of Pennsylvanian steelworkers when they are sent out to fight in the horror that was the Vietnam war. Starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Savage and Meryl Streep.
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