Convicts 4 1962  N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Convicts Four
Reprieve
Director: Millard Kaufman
Cast: Ben Gazzara, Stuart Whitman, Ray Walston, Vincent Price, Rod Steiger, Broderick Crawford, Sammy Davis Jr., Jack Kruschen, Jack Albertson, Myron Healey
A convict (Ben Gazzara) turns his efforts to the aesthetic world while serving a lengthy prison sentence and becomes a credible artist.
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Days of Wine and Roses 1962  N/R, 117 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Blake Edwards
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Charles Bickford, Debbie Megowan, Jack Klugman, Alan Hewitt, Tom Palmer, Jack Albertson, J. Pat O'Malley, Ken Lynch
When a public relations man (Jack Lemmon) fails to find satisfaction in his work, he turns to liquor for relief. As he sinks deeper and deeper into alcoholism, he pulls his wife (Lee Remick) into the abyss with him. The title song won an Academy Award, and both Lemmon and Remick received nominations.
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Dead & Buried 1981  R, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Mystery
aka: Dead and Buried
Director: Gary Sherman
Cast: James Farentino, Melody Anderson, Jack Albertson, Dennis Redfield, Nancy Locke, Lisa Blount, Robert Englund, Bill Quinn, Michael Currie, Christopher Allport, Macon McCalman, Lisa Marie, Joseph G. Medalis, Barry Corbin, Estelle Omens
There are bizarre goings-on in usually quiet Potters Bluff, Rhode Island when outsiders passing through town meet with gruesome deaths. But, you can trust the undertaker, William G. Dobbs (Jack Albertson), to take care of the increased death rate.
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The Flim-Flam Man 1967  N/R, 104 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Irvin Kershner
Cast: George C. Scott, Michael Sarrazin, Sue Lyon, Harry Morgan, Jack Albertson, Alice Ghostley, Albert Salmi, Slim Pickens, Strother Martin, George Mitchell
Since only characters who deserve to be taken are cheated, this movie works as it tells the story of a con artist (George C. Scott) who takes an Army deserter under his wing and teaches him a few things about dishonesty.
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The Fox and the Hound 1981  G, 83 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Comedy / Drama
Director: Ted Berman, Richard Rich, Art Stevens
Cast: Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson, Sandy Duncan, Jeanette Nolan, Pat Buttram, John McIntire, John Fiedler, Corey Feldman, Richard Bakalyan, Keith Coogan, Paul Winchell
Tod (voice of Mickey Rooney) is a young fox that is brought into a home after his father is killed. Among the household members is Copper (voice of Kurt Russell), a young hunting dog. As can be imagined, humorous problems develop in their relationship as they mature and adapt to their positions in life. 1 User Review
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| | Tania 02/17/2007 | | I wasn't that keen on this movie but my children loved it and watched it quite frequently. |
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The Harder They Fall 1956 N/R, 108 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Mark Robson
Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane, Max Baer, Edward Andrews, Harold J. Stone, Nehemiah Persoff, Jack Albertson, Val Avery
Boxing provides the backdrop for this film about sports writer Eddie Willis' (Humphrey Bogart) increasing recognition of the exploitation of boxers. Bogart's last film.
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How to Murder Your Wife 1965 N/R, 118 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Richard Quine
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Terry-Thomas, Claire Trevor, Max Showalter, Mary Wickes, Virna Lisi, Eddie Mayehoff, Sidney Blackmer, Jack Albertson, Alan Hewitt, Barry Kelley, William Bryant, Edward Faulkner, Charles Bateman, Lauren Gilbert
The writer of a comic strip finds innumerable methods of murdering his wife via his cartoon characters' actions.
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Lock, Stock and Barrel 1971 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy / Western
Director: Jerry Thorpe
Cast: Tim Matheson, Belinda Montgomery, Claude Akins, Jack Albertson, Neville Brand, Burgess Meredith, Robert Emhardt, John Beck, Charles Dierkop, Joe Di Reda, Timothy Scott, Mills Watson, Marlene Tracy, Dal Jenkins
During the 1880s, Clarence and Roselle (Tim Matheson and Belinda Montgomery) elope and head West. As they travel through the untamed land, they hook up with escaped convict Punck Logan (Claude Akins) and charlatan preacher Reverend Willie Pursle (Burgess Meredith) and experience many adventures in this comedy/western that spawned a sequel, "Hitched."
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 Lover Come Back 1961 N/R, 107 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Delbert Mann
Cast: Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall, Edie Adams, Jack Oakie, Jack Kruschen, Ann B. Davis, Joe Flynn, Howard St. John, Jack Albertson
Jerry Webster (Rock Hudson) and Carol Templeton (Doris Day) are busy executives at the top of their professions. The plot twists and turns into a happy ending after they meet and fall in love.
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Man of a Thousand Faces 1957 N/R, 122 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Joseph Pevney
Cast: James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau, Jim Backus, Jeanne Cagney, Robert Evans, Celia Lovsky, Jack Albertson, Philip Van Zandt, Nolan Leary, Roger Smith, Robert Lyden, Troy Donahue, "Snub" Pollard
This film presents the biography of the celebrated silent screen actor Lon Chaney (James Cagney), master of horror and make-up. Although it dwells too much on his troubled private life, and not enough on his successes, it is a well-executed drama with a moving performance by Cagney.
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 Miracle on 34th Street 1947  N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy / Drama
Director: George Seaton
Cast: Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Natalie Wood, Thelma Ritter, Jerome Cowan, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall, William Frawley, James Seay, Jack Albertson, Harry Antrim, Jeff Corey, Mary Field, Anthony Sydes
The new Santa Claus at Macy's Department Store teaches a lesson in faith to those who no longer believe in the spirit of Christmas. Jerome Cowan: "Your Honor, we request an immediate ruling from this court–is there or is there not a Santa Claus?" Edmund Gwenn received an Oscar for his great portrayal of Santa. There were two other Academy Awards (Best Writing-Original Story and Screenplay) and a nomination for Best Picture.
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Monkey on My Back 1957 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Andre De Toth
Cast: Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards, Jack Albertson, Kathy Garver, Lisa Golm, Barry Kelley, Dayton Lummis, Lewis Charles, Raymond Greenleaf, Richard Benedict, Brad Harris
Boxing champion Barney Ross (Cameron Mitchell) joined the Marines and fought in the Pacific theater during World War II. After contracting malaria, he was given morphine to deal with the pain. He became addicted, which nearly ruined his life, until he fought his way back from the depths.
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Never Steal Anything Small 1959 N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Charles Lederer
Cast: James Cagney, Shirley Jones, Roger Smith, Cara Williams, Nehemiah Persoff, Jack Albertson, Royal Dano, Anthony Caruso, Horace McMahon, Virginia Vincent
This musical-comedy-drama is about a waterfront racketeer who will do anything to become boss of the waterfront. Cagney is about the only thing good concerning this movie.
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Pickup on 101 1972 PG, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: A Time to Every Purpose
Where the Eagle Flies
Director: John Florea
Cast: Jack Albertson, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Sheen, Michael Ontkean, Hal Baylor, George Chandler, Mike Road, Eddie Firestone, William Mims, Robert Donner
A young coed (Lesley Ann Warren), a rock musician (Martin Sheen), and a drifter (Jack Albertson) meet and continue their travels through life–together.
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 The Poseidon Adventure 1972 PG, 117 min.
Genre: Adventure / Action / Drama / Thriller
Director: Ronald Neame
Cast: Gene Hackman, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen, Arthur O'Connell, Ernest Borgnine, Carol Lynley, Stella Stevens, Jack Albertson, Pamela Sue Martin, Eric Shea, Fred Sadoff, Sheila Allen, Jan Arvan
Their captain (Leslie Nielsen) gives up his life to save the passengers after a tidal wave overturns a luxury cruise ship during New Year's Eve festivities. A small group of survivors–including Mike (Ernest Borgnine), Linda (Stella Stevens), Acres (Roddy McDowall), Belle (Shelley Winters), and Manny (Jack Albertson)–are led by Reverend Frank Scott (Gene Hackman) in a struggle to find safety in their world (ship) that has turned upside down. "The Morning After" won an Academy Award for Best Song. An Oscar was also received for the Visual Effects (Special Achievement Award), and seven other nominations were received, including Best Supporting Actress (Shelley Winters).
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Rabbit, Run 1970  R, 94 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jack Smight
Cast: James Caan, Anjanette Comer, Jack Albertson, Carrie Snodgress, Melodie Johnson, Henry Jones, Arthur Hill, Josephine Hutchinson, Nydia Westman, Carmen Mathews
Based on John Updike's novel, this is the tragic story of aging athlete Rabbit (James Caan) who just cannot get right in his life after sports.
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 Roustabout 1964 N/R, 101 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: John Rich
Cast: Elvis Presley, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman, Leif Erickson, Sue Ane Langdon, Steve Brodie, Jack Albertson, Pat Buttram, Raquel Welch, Dabbs Greer
A roaming singer (Elvis Presley) finds a home in the carnival owned by Maggie (Barbara Stanwyck), and he pursues co-worker Cathy (Joan Freeman). But, Cathy's father Joe (Leif Erickson) objects to the relationship, and problems ensue. Look for Raquel Welch and Terri Garr in bit parts.
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Teacher's Pet 1958 N/R, 120 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: George Seaton
Cast: Clark Gable, Doris Day, Gig Young, Mamie Van Doren, Nick Adams, Peter Baldwin, Marion Ross, Charles(2) Lane, Jack Albertson, Harry Antrim
A professional newsman (Clark Gable) falls in love with a journalism teacher (Doris Day), and, despite an impressive rival, he wins her affections. Gig Young received an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actor.
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A Tiger Walks 1964 N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Norman Tokar
Cast: Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Pamela Franklin, Sabu, Una Merkel, Kevin Corcoran, Frank McHugh, Arthur Hunnicutt, Jack Albertson, Edward Andrews
A young girl gets help from the sheriff in protecting the life of a tiger that has escaped from the circus in this average Disney film.
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 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971  G, 98 min.
Genre: Family / Fantasy / Comedy / Musical
Director: Mel Stuart
Cast: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Peter Capell, Ursula Reit, Gunter Meisner, Leonard Stone, Aubrey Woods, David Battley, Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson, Nora Denney, Paris Themmen, Ursula Reit
Based on Roald Dahl's children's book, this is a delightful musical about candy-maker Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) who invites five children to share the secrets of his factory. They find their invitations, which are golden tickets, hidden in Willie Wonka's candy bars. Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), who takes the tour with his grandfather, Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson), is among the five children who arrive at the factory. Once inside, problems befall the children, but Charlie just might be able to escape misfortune and grab the brass ring.
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You Can't Run Away from It 1956 N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical / Romance
Director: Dick Powell
Cast: June Allyson, Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford, Paul Gilbert, Jim Backus, Stubby Kaye, Henny Youngman, Allyn Joslyn, Jack Albertson, Walter Baldwin, Byron Foulger, Louise Beavers, Richard H. Cutting, Raymond Greenleaf
This remake of "It Happened One Night" has been set to music as it re-tells the story of heiress Ellie Andrews (June Allyson) who runs away from her impending marriage and discovers real love in the person of newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Jack Lemmon).
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1. Bring Your Smile Along (1955)
2. Convicts 4 (1962)
aka: Convicts Four
aka: Reprieve
3. Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
4. Dead & Buried (1981)
aka: Dead and Buried
5. The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
6. The Fox and the Hound (1981)
7. The Harder They Fall (1956)
8. How to Murder Your Wife (1965)
9. Kissin' Cousins (1964)
10. Lock, Stock and Barrel (1971)
11. Lover Come Back (1961)
12. Man of a Thousand Faces (1957)
13. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
14. Monkey on My Back (1957)
15. Never Steal Anything Small (1959)
16. Period of Adjustment (1962)
17. Pickup on 101 (1972)
aka: A Time to Every Purpose
aka: Where the Eagle Flies
18. The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
19. Rabbit, Run (1970)
20. Roustabout (1964)
21. The Subject Was Roses (1968)
22. Teacher's Pet (1958)
23. A Tiger Walks (1964)
24. Who's Got the Action? (1962)
25. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
26. You Can't Run Away from It (1956)
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