A Christmas Without Snow 1980 TV, 95 min. Genre: Drama / Musical
Director: John Korty Cast: Michael Learned, John Houseman, Ramon Bieri, Ruth Nelson, Valerie Curtin, James Cromwell, David Knell, Calvin Levels, Beah Richards, Barbara Tarbuck, William Swetland, Ed Bogas, Daisietta Kim, Joy Carlin, Anne Lawder
After her divorce, Zoe Jensen (Michael Learned) relocates to San Francisco to start a new life. She joins the church choir but has conflicts with tough, old choirmaster Ephraim Adams (John Houseman). Pressures rise as the choir practices for the big Christmas show, and the problems of other choir members– including Ephraim–are revealed.
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Short Circuit 1986 PG, 95 min. Genre: Family / Comedy / Western
Director: John Badham Cast: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey, Brian McNamara, Marvin J. McIntyre, John Garber, Penny Stanton, Tim Blaney, Vernon Weddle, Barbara Tarbuck
The government has a new weapon: a robot named "No. 5." During a thunderstorm, "No. 5" short circuits and comes to life. Its creator (Steve Guttenberg) is in hot pursuit of his invention. Meanwhile, "No. 5" falls into the hands of an animal lover (Ally Sheedy) who takes it in like a stray cat. OK for the young ones. There is a sequel.
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The Tie That Binds 1995 R, 98 min. Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Wesley Strick Cast: Daryl Hannah, Keith Carradine, Vincent Spano, Moira Kelly, Julia Devin, Ray Reinhardt, Barbara Tarbuck, Ned Vaughn, Kerrie Cullen, Bob Minor
After a messed-up robbery attempt, the parents (Daryl Hannah and Keith Carradine) lose custody of their six-year-old daughter, Janie (Julia Devin). Although she is then adopted by a loving couple (Vincent Spano and Moira Kelly), Janie is caught between her love for her biological parents and those who offer her a normal life. Trash.
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Walking Tall 2004 PG-13, 86 min. Genre: Action / Drama / Comedy / Thriller
Director: Kevin Bray Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Neal McDonough, Johnny Knoxville, John Beasley, Barbara Tarbuck, Kristen Wilson, Khleo Thomas, Ashley Scott, Michael Bowen, Patrick Gallagher, John Stewart, Mark Houghton, Kevin Durand, Andrew Tarbet, Ryan Robbins
After retiring from the U.S. Army, Chris Vaughn (Dwayne Johnson) returns home where he finds that drugs, violence, and crime now reign. The root cause of the problem is the new gambling casino owned by his high-school rival, Jay Hamilton Jr. (Neal McDonough). Chris believes it is his responsibility to clean up the town. He takes the job of sheriff and begins work.
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| 1. A Christmas Without Snow (1980)
2. Short Circuit (1986)
3. The Tie That Binds (1995)
4. Walking Tall (2004)
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