Blank Check 1994  PG, 93 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Rupert Wainwright
Cast: Brian Bonsall, Karen Duffy, James Rebhorn, Jayne Atkinson, Michael Faustino, Chris Demetral, Miguel Ferrer, Michael Lerner, Tone Loc, Rick Ducommun, Debbie Allen, Alex Zuckerman
Eleven-year-old Preston (Brian Bonsall) becomes a millionaire when a gangster gives him a blank check after wrecking Preston's bike. Preston goes on a spending frenzy, but the bad guys want their money back–badly. A weak, Disney offering.
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Fame 2009  PG, 107 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy / Drama / Musical / Romance
Director: Kevin Tancharoen
Cast: Kristy Flores, Asher Book, Kay Panabaker, Paul Iacono, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Naturi Naughton, Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Bebe Neuwirth, Kherington Payne, Walter Perez, Paul McGill, Collins Pennie
This remake of the 1980's hit film features students attending the New York City High School of Performing Arts and striving to find fame in the entertainment world. Among their teachers are Alvin Dowd (Charles S. Dutton), Martin Cranston (Kelsey Grammer), Fran Rowan (Megan Mullally), and Lynn Kraft (Bebe Neuwirth) who give encouragement as the story takes place from early auditions through the four years until graduation.
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Fame 1980  R, 134 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Alan Parker
Cast: Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean, Antonia Franceschi, Boyd Gaines, Anne Meara, Barry Miller, Debbie Allen, Joanna Merlin, Eddie Barth, Albert Hague, Tresa Hughes, Paul McCrane, Maureen Teefy, Jim Moody
This story focuses on students–Coco (Irene Cara), Doris (Maureen Teefy), Montgomery (Paul McCrane), Raul (Barry Miller), and Bruno (Lee Curreri)–at New York High School for the Performing Arts. From auditions through ensuing years at school, they cope with their teenage problems and keep up with academics in their own unique ways as they work through training that may lead to stardom. The film won Academy Awards for Best Musical Score and Song ("Fame").
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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling 1986  R, 97 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Richard Pryor
Cast: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Paula Kelly, Billy Eckstine, J.J. Barry, Barbara Williams, Wings Hauser, Virginia Capers, Art Evans, Dennis Farina
This is a pretty good movie about a famous entertainer (Richard Prior) who, because of crisis in his life, must take a second look at what he has considered important.
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Next Day Air 2009  R, 90 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy
Director: Benny Boom
Cast: Donald Faison, Mike Epps, Darius McCrary, Mos Def, Wood Harris, Yasmin Deliz, Omari Hardwick, Emilio Rivera, Cisco Reyes, Lauren London, Lobo Sebastian, Malik Barhardt, Debbie Allen, Jo D. Jonz, Shawn Michael Howard
Impaired by his weed smoking, Next Day Air deliveryman Leo (Donald Faison) accidentally delivers 10 kilos of grade-A cocaine to inept criminals Brody (Mike Epps) and Guch (Wood Harris). They plot to sell the cocaine to Brody's cousin Shavoo (Omari Hardwick) who just happens to be a drug dealer. Meanwhile, the intended recipients of the cocaine package, mobster Jesus (Cisco Reyes) and his girlfriend Chita (Yasmin Deliz) start searching for the package before drug lord Bodega (Emilio Rivera) learns that it is missing. Double-crosses and schemes lie ahead in what will culminate in an all-out battle for what amounts to a million dollars in cash and drugs.
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Out of Synch 1995 R, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Debbie Allen
Cast: LL Cool J, Victoria Dillard, Ramy Zada, Howard Hesseman, Yaphet Kotto, Isaac Hayes, Aries Spears, Debbie Allen, Norm Nixon, Tim Reid
DJ Jason (LL Cool J) has spent jail time for drugs and now is in debt to drug dealer Danny (Ramy Zada). Jason is approached by LA detective Caldwell (Howard Hesseman) to work undercover at one of Danny's clubs to get the goods on Danny. But along comes Danny's girlfriend (Victoria Dillard) who talks Jason into stealing money from Danny. She then takes off with the money, and Danny takes off after Jason. Get the picture? Yes, Caldwell is on the take from Danny.
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Polly 1989  TV, 100 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Debbie Allen
Cast: Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, Celeste Holm, Brock Peters, Dorian Harewood, Butterfly McQueen, Larry Riley, Ken Page
This Disney musical, made for TV, is delightful fare with Keshia Knight Pulliam in the role of the young orphan who goes to live with her Aunt Polly (Phylicia Rashad). 15 User Reviews
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| | LET'S DO IT ! | BUTTA 02/23/2008 | | I STARTED LOOKING FOR THIS MOVIE A FEW MONTHS AGO. I FOUND SOMEONE THAT HAD BOTH OF THEM BUT, TO MY SUPRISE IT WAS ONLY $35 FOR POLLY ; AND POLLY: COMING HOME. BUT, WHEN I RECIEVED IT IT WAS MY LOST TO FIND OUT IT WAS ONLY A 'BOOT-LEG' COPY OF A CLASSIC.. . . ..... IF WE COULD GET TOGETHER AND EMAIL DISNEY REQUESTING IT. THEY WILL NOTICE; IT'S TRUELY A BUYERS REQUEST! CUSTOMER REQUEST! OR HOWEVER YOU WANT TO LOOK AT IT!!! |
| | KRC212 01/18/2008 | | I also grew up watching this movie and would love to own it. To let everyone know, Disney has never released this movie onto VHS or DVD. It was only ever shown on TV. If you go to the Disney website, there is a section where you can submit your email to be notified when they do release it. Maybe if they get enough requests, they will finally make it available. |
| | I Loved it | kmcmax 11/19/2007 | | My family and I absolutely loved this move and the sequel. If anyone knows how I can get this movie as a present for my mother for Christmas I would really appreciate it. I have been looking for these movies for years. I can be reached at kmcmax@aol.com. |
| | I would love so very very much to have this movie | Lucianamay 10/31/2007 | | |
| | Tiffney_25 08/13/2007 | | I just want to say that I love Polly and Polly Come Home and if there's anybody who knows where I can get it from please email me at barnes_tiffney@yahoo.com |
| | Hajyn 08/12/2007 | | I think this movie created the bond that meand my mother have to this day. Great news a seller (GoldenAgetv) on sell.com is selling copies of these movies for $10.95! I know, i almost jumped out of my seat too. Good luck, they seem to have a lot of copies |
| | i must have this movie 08/07/2007 | | I LOVE THIS MOVIE AND I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR IT FOR YEARS WITH NO LUCK. IF THERE IS ANYWAY I CAN PURCHASE THIS PLEASE EMAIL ME CLYNESIASTEWART@YAHOO.COM |
| | I gotta have it | MIMI 07/31/2007 | | I love this movie and been wanting to have a copy of it since I was a little girl. I havent been able to find it and I really want my son to be able to watch it. If any one knows how and where I can get a copy of this movie please email me and let me know @ MissBat04@hotmail.com |
| | Great Musical!!!! | StayMatt89@Yahoo.com 06/21/2007 | | This is one of the best musicals made!!!. Please let me know where I can purcahse a copy. I e-mailed Disney to release Polly on DVD or VHS and I have yet to receive a response. If you like this muscial please e-mail Disney to release Polly. This should be a part of everyone's collection; especially African American. Please e-mail me if anyone knows where/how to purchase Polly. My e-mail address is StayMatt89@Yahoo.com. |
| | MUST HAVE | jo 05/20/2007 | I grew up wathching this movie as a kid, have never seen the very begining ( it was recorded over) and have been looking for it ever since. I really want this movie to be releasable to the public!
If you can tell me where, I'll buy it!!
bluejaye28@yahoo.com.
Please let me know |
| | this is must see movie | I need this movie 04/19/2007 | | As a little girl I watched this movie all the time, and now I can't seem to find it anywhere. I love this movie because it's full of life and it tells a very important story. I would love to own it, so can you please tell me where I can buy the movie from? My e-mail address is trrichard22@yahoo.com |
| | I Need This Movie | Dennis Tate 04/09/2007 | Can You Please Send This Movie To Me. I Must I Was Suppoed To Get It For My Birthday But Know Body Find It. My Birthday Was 04/05/2007 Thursday I Must Have This Movie
My E-Mail Is blaze_stammerer@yahoo.com Thank You So Much! |
| | Anonymous 04/01/2007 | | my mother and i used to watch polly when i was a little girl. and now that I have kids of my own I want them to see this great movies. All family's should watch polly because they don't make movies like this anymore. my mother taped it for me when i was a child but one day my father taped over it to tape the knicks game. i need to buy this movie so if there a way you can get it on dvd please e-mail me at udanaclark@yahoo.com |
| | GREAT | nisha 02/27/2007 | | This is a great family movie. A must have. I would love to see this on video |
| | hopsonfam@charter.net 01/29/2007 | | one of the best movies i have ever seen, i believe all families need to own and view it regularly. i want to own copies myself for my grandchildren and i to see. this movie should be on the shelves of any establishment selling movies. my children and i watched it as they were growing up, it was on vhs but was accidently taped over. please email me if there is somewhere i can purchase it. |
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Polly: Comin' Home! 1990 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Debbie Allen
Cast: Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, Dorian Harewood, Celeste Holm, Anthony Newley, Brandon Quintin Adams, Ken Page
This sequel to the 1989 made-for-TV "Polly" is an entertaining musical. Keshia Knight Pulliam returns as the young girl who smiles through adversity, and Phylicia Rashad is again cast as Aunt Polly. 3 User Reviews
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| | BUTTA 02/23/2008 | LET'S DO IT ! BUTTA 02/23/2008
I STARTED LOOKING FOR THIS MOVIE A FEW MONTHS AGO. I FOUND SOMEONE THAT HAD BOTH OF THEM BUT, TO MY SUPRISE IT WAS ONLY $35 FOR POLLY ; AND POLLY: COMING HOME. BUT, WHEN I RECIEVED IT IT WAS MY LOST TO FIND OUT IT WAS ONLY A 'BOOT-LEG' COPY OF A CLASSIC.. . . ..... IF WE COULD GET TOGETHER AND EMAIL DISNEY REQUESTING IT. THEY WILL NOTICE; IT'S TRUELY A BUYERS REQUEST! CUSTOMER REQUEST! OR HOWEVER YOU WANT TO LOOK AT IT!!! |
| | nursekutie 02/18/2008 | | amazing |
| | I would likd to own this movie so very very much | Lucianamay 10/31/2007 | | |
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Ragtime 1981 PG, 156 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Milos Forman
Cast: James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Debbie Allen, Kenneth McMillan, Pat O'Brien, Donald O'Connor, Mandy Patinkin, James Olson, Mary Steenburgen, Jeffrey DeMunn, Robert Joy, Norman Mailer
This story about New York, circa 1900, provides historical insights into four families of that era. In one story, millionaire Harry Kendall Thaw (Robert Joy) murders architect Stanford White (Norman Mailer) who is having an affair with Thaw's wife, showgirl Evelyn (Elizabeth McGovern). Another plot involves immigrant artist Tateh (Mandy Patinkin) who becomes a successful, Hollywood director. Howard E. Rollins Jr. stars in another subplot as a Black man, Coalhouse Walker Jr., who is romancing a White, pregnant woman (Debbie Allen) living in the home of a mother and father (Mary Steenburgen and James Olson). Walker turns to rage when a racist fire chief (Kenneth McMillan) destroys his car. And, of course, there is James Cagney, returning to films after a retirement of 20 years in the role of Police Commissioner Waldo. The film received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Supporting Actor (Howard E. Rollins, Jr.) and Supporting Actress (Elizabeth McGovern).
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| 1. Blank Check (1994)
2. Fame (2009)
3. Fame (1980)
4. The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened (1977)
5. Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
6. Next Day Air (2009)
7. Out of Synch (1995)
8. Polly (1989)
9. Polly: Comin' Home! (1990)
10. Ragtime (1981)
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