Violent and unflinching, this acclaimed mini-series focuses on a Mexican crime boss and family man as he presides over a billion-dollar empire. As the mobster battles the Drug Enforcement Agency, he must also contend with internal power struggles that threaten to destroy everything he has worked for. Yancey Arias, Sheryl Lee, Brian Benben, Bobby Cannavale, Angela Alvarado star. Uncut, extended version contains previously unseen footage; 303 min. total on three discs. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English, Spanish; interviews.

An epic adaptation of Isabel Allende's acclaimed novel follows the romantic and political turmoil faced by a South American family over a 50-year period. Jeremy Irons is the rancher patriarch of the clan; Meryl Streep is his wife; and Winona Ryder is their daughter, who falls in love with revolutionary Antonio Banderas. With Glenn Close, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Vanessa Redgrave. 109 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Surround; production notes; biographies; scene access.

Robin Williams portrays a Russian saxophone player who defects to America while his troupe tours New York City. He finds romance, muggers and freedom in this warm and often hilarious tale. Maria Conchita Alonso, Alejandro Rey co-star; Paul Mazursky directs. 115 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 4.0, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Chinese, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; audio commentary by Mazursky; theatrical trailers.

Kidnapped and blindfolded, the beautiful wife of a wealthy businessman is held for ransom. When her husband fails to meet the demands, her only hope is a professional hostage negotiator who must confront the kidnappers, single-handedly, in a race against time. Tense thriller stars Jeff Fahey, Maria Conchita Alonso, Al Sapienza and J. Eddie Peck. 95 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

Richard Grieco and Maria Conchita Alonso play a loving couple who just happen to be big-time con artists. Their latest target comes in the form of a beautiful young girl (Fiona Loewi) who is about to inherit a family fortune. However, when Grieco falls for Loewi, it becomes everyone for themselves in a sinister game of greed and betrayal. Christopher Plummer co-stars. 95 min.

Heated contemporary film noir starring Edward James Olmos as the owner of a fish store who, along with wife Maria Conchita Alonso, provides a job and a room for a well-meaning homeless young man. While befriending Olmos, the young man carries on a torrid affair with Alonso, which eventually leads to danger. With Arie Verveen and Steven Schub. 109 min.