Car 54, Where Are You? 1994  PG-13, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Bill Fishman
Cast: David Johansen, Fran Drescher, John C. McGinley, Nipsey Russell, Rosie O'Donnell, Daniel Baldwin, Jeremy Piven, Al Lewis, Tone Loc
WELL, if you were a fan of the original 1960s television series, you may find some redeeming qualities in this film. If not, forget it, and check out another film. It is the same old story, no new twists and turns, but it will fill up an hour and a half on a rainy afternoon.
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The Night Strangler 1973  TV, 74 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Dan Curtis
Cast: Darren McGavin, Jo Ann Pflug, Simon Oakland, Richard Anderson, Scott Brady, Wally Cox, Margaret Hamilton, John Carradine, Nina Wayne, Al Lewis
This made-for-TV thriller/mystery is a sequel to the successful "The Night Stalker," and Darren McGavin is back as the reporter who uncovered a vampire in the original. Now in Seattle, he is after a man who strangles his victims and drains their blood. Not bad.
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They Might Be Giants 1971  G, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Anthony Harvey
Cast: George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins, Al Lewis, Rue McClanahan, F. Murray Abraham, M. Emmet Walsh, Kitty Winn, Sudie Bond
Justin Playfair (George C. Scott) is a retired judge who becomes convinced that he is Sherlock Holmes, and his brother (Lester Rawlins)–hoping to have him committed–hires a psychiatrist (Joanne Woodward) to look into the matter. Her name just happens to be "Dr. Watson," and she becomes intrigued with Justin leading to further complications. This film was remade for TV as "The Return of the World's Greatest Detective."
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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? 1969  PG, 120 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sydney Pollack
Cast: Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young, Red Buttons, Bonnie Bedelia, Bruce Dern, Michael Conrad, Al Lewis, Severn Darden, Robert Fields, Allyn Ann McLerie, Jacquelyn Hyde, Felice Orlandi, Art Metrano
A six-day marathon dance during the Great Depression brings out several desperate characters–including Gloria and Robert (Jane Fonda and Michael Sarrazin)–who want to win. Gig Young is excellent as the Master of Ceremonies and was awarded an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor. There were also eight nominations, including Best Actress (Jane Fonda), Supporting Actress (Susannah York), and Director.
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Used Cars 1980 R, 111 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae, Deborah Harmon, Dub Taylor, Michael McKean, Harry Northrup, Alfonso Arau, Al Lewis, Dick Miller
Two used car dealers (Jack Warden and Kurt Russell) compete via extraordinary means for each other's customers in this comedy produced by Steven Spielberg.
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| 1. Car 54, Where Are You? (1994)
2. The Night Strangler (1973)
3. They Might Be Giants (1971)
4. They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)
5. Used Cars (1980)
6. The World of Henry Orient (1964)
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