Just Visiting 2001  PG-13, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jean-Marie Poire
Cast: Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Christina Applegate, Matt Ross, Tara Reid, Bridgette Wilson, Malcolm McDowell, John Aylward, George Plimpton, Sarah Badel
A 12th-century French knight (Jean Reno) and his servant (Christian Clavier) are transported in time to contemporary Chicago where they experience a variety of puzzling events. This is a remake of the very popular French film, "Les Visiteurs."
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Little Man Tate 1991  PG, 99 min.
Genre: Family / Drama
Director: Jodie Foster
Cast: Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Adam Hann-Byrd, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Shulman, Nathan Lee, Debi Mazar, George Plimpton, Josh Mostel, Bob Balaban, David Hyde Pierce, P.J. Ochlan, Alex Lee, Danitra Vance, Richard Fredette
Fred (Adam Hann-Byrd) is a gifted child whose mother Dede (Jodie Foster) differs from his wealthy mentor Jane Grierson (Dianne Wiest) as to what is best for Fred's happiness. Fred is a fourth grader who has problems dealing with children his own age but excels with school work. Jane admires Fred's genius and invites him to attend her summer camp for child prodigies. While at camp, Fred misses Dede's love and support, and, by summer's end, Dede and Jane learn that Fred needs what both of them can offer him.
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Not for Ourselves Alone 1999  TV, 240 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Ken Burns
Cast: Sally Kellerman, Ronnie Gilbert, Julie Harris, Amy Madigan, Keith David, Anne Duquesnay, Wendy Conquest, George Plimpton, Adam Arkin, Kevin Conway, Ann Dowd, Charles Durning
[Full title: "Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony"] Ken Burns brings history to life again with this film, originally a TV miniseries. It is the story of two close but very different friends who did much to bring about changes in women's rights through their movement. Ronnie Gilbert is the voice of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Julie Harris is the voice of Susan B. Anthony. Sally Kellerman narrates.
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Pumping Iron II: The Women 1985 N/R, 107 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: George Butler
Cast: Bev Francis, Rachel McLish, Lori Bowen, Carla Dunlap, George Plimpton
This second "Pumping Iron" film highlights the women at a bodybuilding contest in Las Vegas, emceed by George Plimpton. It's every bit as good as the original, and more fun than the predecessor. Bev Francis, the Australian woman who is probably the world's most muscular woman, is a highlight.
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Reds 1981 PG, 200 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Warren Beatty
Cast: Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Gene Hackman, Edward Herrmann, Maureen Stapleton, Jerzy Kosinski, Paul Sorvino, M. Emmet Walsh, Ian Wolfe, Nicolas Coster, Bessie Love, MacIntyre Dixon, Pat Starr, George Plimpton
This movie tells the story of the Russian Revolution and mixes in the love story of John and Louise (Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton) who are swept up in the momentum of change. Academy Awards were received by Warren Beatty for his directing and Maureen Stapleton for Best Supporting Actress. Nominations included Best Picture, Actor (Beatty), Actress (Keaton), and Supporting Actor (Jack Nicholson).
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Sam the Man 2000  N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Gary Winick
Cast: Fisher Stevens, Annabella Sciorra, Ron Rifkin, John Slattery, Annika Peterson, Maria Bello, Saverio Guerra, George Plimpton, Griffin Dunne, Alex Porter, Rob Morrow, Luis Guzman
Novelist Sam (Fisher Stevens) has one hit book to his credit but is having trouble coming up with a second one. So, he cheats on his fiancee (Annabella Sciorra), avoids his agent, and looks for ways to pay his rent. When the husband of one of the women he slept with leaves him with cuts and bruises, he reevaluates his life. Too slow for many, but if you like cynicism and deep thinking, this one is for you.
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Volunteers 1985 R, 106 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Nicholas Meyer
Cast: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson, Gedde Watanabe, George Plimpton, Ernest Harada, Allan Arbus, Xander Berkeley, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Guellermo Rio, Chick Hearn, Jacqueline Evans, Pamela Gual, Philip Guilmant
The year is 1962, and rich-kid Lawrence Whatley Bourne III, who has run up a gambling debt that his wealthy father (George Plimpton) will not pay, sneaks aboard a Peace Corps plane headed to Thailand. Lawrence's seat partner on the plane is Peace Corps worker Tom Tuttle (John Candy). They meet and become friends. Their mission in Thailand is to build a bridge for the local villagers, but opposing forces–the local Communists, an opium warlord, and the CIA–have their own unique plans for the bridge. With help from English speaking At Toon (Gedde Watanabe), Lawrence and Tom finally figure out what is really best for the villagers.
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When We Were Kings 1996 PG, 88 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Leon Gast
Cast: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, James Brown, Don King, George Plimpton, Spike Lee, B.B. King, Mobutu Sese Seko, Norman Mailer, Thomas Hauser, Malick Bowens, Lloyd Price
This Oscar-winning documentary is centered on the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. The film will intrigue fight fans and provide good entertainment for a world that remembers the star status of both boxers–in and out of the ring.
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| 1. Just Visiting (2001)
2. Little Man Tate (1991)
3. Not for Ourselves Alone (1999)
4. Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985)
5. Reds (1981)
6. Sam the Man (2000)
7. Volunteers (1985)
8. When We Were Kings (1996)
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