Breaking Home Ties 1987  TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Norman Rockwell's Breaking Home Ties
Director: John Wilder
Cast: Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint, Doug McKeon, Erin Gray, Claire Trevor, J. Eddie Peck, Parley Baer, Kristen Lux, David Denney, Norman Bennett
College students in the 1950s make for good nostalgia, and this film does a fine job of it. It is well written and directed by John Wilder, as well as having great photography.
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The Empty Mirror 1997  N/R, 117 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Barry J. Hershey
Cast: Norman Rodway, Joel Grey, Glenn Shadix, Camilla Soeberg, Peter Michael Goetz, Doug McKeon, Hope Allen, Lori Scott, Raul Kobrinsky, Randy Zielinski
What if Hitler did not commit suicide and was forced to face the results of his evil deeds? That's the premise of this psychodrama in which settings and score support the mania of Hitler's master plan. Very unsettling!
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Kounterfeit 1996   R, 87 min.
Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi
Director: John Mallory Asher
Cast: Corbin Bernsen, Bruce Payne, Hilary Swank, Rob Stewart, Andrew Hawkes, Michael Gross, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Elizabeth Gracen, Bobbie Brown, Brad James, Ben Foster, Doug McKeon
Hopscotch (Andrew Hawkes) and Frankie (Bruce Payne) attempt to trade $3 million in counterfeit money, but during the deal a gunfight ensues, and undercover cop Danny Whitley (Mark Paul Gosselaar) is killed. There is a witness: Danny's sister Colleen (Hilary Swank) who is determined to avenge her brother's death–and the chase is on. 1 User Review
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| | Enjoyed this movie | Japan 08/04/2007 | | lots of actors you will recognize including two time oscar winner Hilary Swank. |
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Mischief 1985 R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Mel Damski
Cast: Doug McKeon, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelly Preston, Chris Nash, D.W. Brown, Jami Gertz, Margaret Blye, Graham Jarvis, Terry O'Quinn, Darren Ewing, Dennis L. O'Connell, Bob McGuire
Shy Jonathan (Doug McKeon) is a nerd in the 1950s who has dreamed of a romance with sexy Marilyn (Kelly Preston). Jonathan gets help from his extroverted, motorcyclist friend Gene (Chris Nash) who has his own girlfriend Bunny (Catherine Mary Stewart). Gene teaches Jonathan how to attract women, and Jonathan steps up his pursuit of Marilyn.
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Night Crossing 1982 PG, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Delbert Mann
Cast: John Hurt, Jane Alexander, Doug McKeon, Keith McKeon, Beau Bridges, Glynnis O'Connor, Geoffrey Liesik, Michael Liesik, Ian Bannen, Anne Stallybrass, Matthew Taylor, Klaus Lowitsch
Based on a true story, this film depicts two families, in 1979, who dared to gain freedom by crossing the well-guarded East Germany border in a hot-air balloon.
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On Golden Pond 1981  PG, 109 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Mark Rydell
Cast: Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman, William Lanteau, Christopher Rydell, Troy Garity
This story is about growing up and growing old as seen through a man and his daughter who has a rocky past. Henry Fonda plays Norman Theyer, an old man with a feisty attitude, and Jane Fonda stars as his insecure daughter Chelsea. There is plenty of humor with touching moments in this excellent film. Katharine Hepburn as Ethel, Norman's understanding wife, received an Oscar for Best Actress. Henry Fonda also won an Oscar for Best Actor. In addition to one other Oscar for Screenplay, there were seven nominations, including Best Picture, Supporting Actress (Fonda), and Director (Mark Rydell).
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Part 2 1992 G, 93 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Jim McCullough Sr.
Cast: Doug McKeon, Wilford Brimley, Chad McQueen, Lisa Whelchel, Adam Faraizl, Jesse Turner, Karen Carlson, Maggie McCullough
Young Billy Coleman (Doug McKeon) has grown up and returns home after serving in World War II. Grandpa Will (Wilford Brimley) gives Billy two new hunting dogs, and, once again, Billy and his dogs bond leaving Billy a lot wiser.
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| 1. Breaking Home Ties (1987)
aka: Norman Rockwell's Breaking Home Ties
2. The Empty Mirror (1997)
3. Kounterfeit (1996)
4. Mischief (1985)
5. Night Crossing (1982)
6. On Golden Pond (1981)
7. Where the Red Fern Grows, Part 2 (1992)
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