A Cry in the Wilderness 1974  TV, 85 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Gordon Hessler
Cast: George Kennedy, Joanna Pettet, Lee Montgomery, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Roy Poole, Liam Dunn, Bing Russell, Irene Tedrow, Robert Brubaker, Anne Seymour
The Hadleys live in the wilderness. When Sam (George Kennedy) is bitten by a rabid skunk, he insists that he be chained to a post in the barn so that his family will not be infected. Sam also cautions that his pleas to be released should not be carried out. When a dam bursts and his farm is sure to be flooded, Sam must convince his family to release him to save the day. Good, taut, TV fare.
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Fluke 1995 PG, 96 min.
Genre: Family / Drama / Fantasy
Director: Carlo Carlei
Cast: Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Nancy Travis, Max Pomeranc, Ron Perlman, Jon Polito, Bill Cobbs, Samuel L. Jackson, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Federico Pacifici, Clarinda Ross, Adrian Roberts, Deborah Hobart, Bart Hansard, Libby Whittemore
In this "talking dog" film, a Chocolate Labrador (voice of Matthew Modine) discovers that he was once a man, Thomas P. Johnson (also played by Modine) who was killed in an accident, and now he is back on Earth as a dog named Fluke. He returns to his wife and son–Carol and Brian (Nancy Travis and Max Pomeranc)–in time to save them from an evil acquaintance, Jeff Newman (Eric Stoltz).
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Foxfire 1987 TV, 115 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jud Taylor
Cast: Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, John Denver, Gary Grubbs, Harriet Hall, Jenny Whitter, Joshua Bryson, Collin Wilcox Paxton
This made-for-TV film was adapted from a Broadway play with Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn recreating their stage roles. Annie and Hector Nations live in a remote mountain home. When Hector dies, Annie struggles to retain her independence–with the help of Hector, who returns in her mind and offers both advice and encouragement. Tandy won an Emmy for her performance.
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Jaws 2 1978  PG, 117 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Cast: Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo, Jeffrey Kramer, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Ann Dusenberry, Barry Coe, Keith Gordon
Roy Scheider once again is the vigilant protector of the public from the great white shark in this sequel that doesn't quite match up to Spielberg's original. There is some pretty good excitement, however.
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 To Kill a Mockingbird 1962  N/R, 130 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Mulligan
Cast: Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Brock Peters, Philip Alford, Robert Duvall, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy, Ruth White, Paul Fix, Estelle Evans, Collin Wilcox Paxton, James Anderson, Alice Ghostley, William Windom
The story takes place during the 1930s in the South where a Black man, Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), has been accused of raping a White woman. Wise lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) defends him. Atticus is a widower with two children, 10-year-old Jem (Philip Alford) and six-year-old Scout (Mary Badham). As the trial progresses, Jem and Scout learn the realities of racial prejudice. They also learn about overcoming fears when their mysterious neighbor Boo Radley (Robert Duvall) comes to Scout's aid when she is attacked. This film marks Robert Duvall's movie debut. Gregory Peck won an Academy Award for Best Actor. In addition to two other Oscars, the film received five nominations, including Best Picture, Supporting Actress (Mary Badham), and Director.
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Wildflower 1991 PG-13, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Diane Keaton
Cast: Beau Bridges, Reese Witherspoon, Patricia Arquette, Susan Blakely, William McNamara, Norman Max Maxwell, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Richard K. Olsen, Allison Smith, Heather Lynch
This made-for-TV film is set in the 1930s and revolves around an abused, partially deaf girl (Patricia Arquette) and the efforts of two teens who attempt to bring her back into the world of the living.
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| 1. A Cry in the Wilderness (1974)
2. Fluke (1995)
3. Foxfire (1987)
4. Jaws 2 (1978)
5. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
6. Wildflower (1991)
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