American Anthem 1986 PG-13, 98 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Albert Magnoli Cast: Mitchell Gaylord, Janet Jones, Michelle Phillips, R.J. Williams, Michael Pataki, John Aprea, Patrice Donnelly, Tiny Wells, Katherine Gosney, Stacy Maloney, Peter Tramm, Maria Anz, Jenny Ester, Andrea Bianchi, Dick McGarvin
Steve Tevere (Olympic champion Mitch Gaylord) has quit his training program as a gymnast and is working for his father (John Aprea) when gymnast Julie Lloyd (Janet Jones) arrives in town for gymnastics training. Steve and Julie are attracted to each other, and Steve goes back into training. Now, they work together and train for the U.S. Olympic Trials.
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The Beastmaster 1982 PG, 118 min. Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Don Coscarelli Cast: Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos, Rod Loomis, Josh Milrad, Ben Hammer, Ralph Strait, Billy Jayne, Janet DeMay, Christine Kellogg, Janet Jones, Tony Epper, Vanna Bonta, Kim Tabet
Dar's (Marc Singer) father is killed and then Dar learns that he is armed with supernatural powers and can control animals through his mind. Now, his adventures as he seeks revenge for his father's death. There are two sequels.
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A Chorus Line 1985 PG-13, 117 min. Genre: Musical / Drama / Comedy
Director: Richard Attenborough Cast: Michael Blevins, Yamil Borges, Sharon Brown, Gregg Burge, Michael Douglas, Cameron English, Terrence Mann, Vicki Frederick, Janet Jones, Alyson Reed, Pat McNamara, Timothy Scott, Mansoor Najeeullah, Jan Gan Boyd, Tony Fields
In this film version of the long-running Broadway show, the off-stage lives of struggling performers are revealed as part of their auditions. While harsh director/choreographer Zach (Michael Douglas) puts those auditioning through their paces, his former girlfriend Cassie (Alyson Reed) appears at the theater to try out for the show, and Zach's own past rises to the fore.
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The Flamingo Kid 1984 PG-13, 98 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Garry Marshall Cast: Matt Dillon, Richard Crenna, Jessica Walter, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman, John Turturro, Frank Campanella, Joe Grifasi, Marisa Tomei, Carole Davis, Janet Jones, Brian McNamara, Fisher Stevens, Leon
When a Brooklyn youth, Jeffrey Willis (Matt Dillon), takes a summer job at a New York beach resort, he is confronted with a glamorous world of which he had no knowledge and must make choices that will affect his life. Among the influences is wealthy car salesman Phil Brody (Richard Crenna) who tries to help Jeffrey. Jeffrey is very impressed by Brody's lifestyle and reputation as a gin rummy champion. Meanwhile, Jeffrey's father Arthur (Hector Elizondo) is upset when Jeffrey takes on airs while enjoying his new lifestyle.
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Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach 1988 PG, 92 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Alan Myerson Cast: Matt McCoy, Janet Jones, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey, George Gaynes, Rene Auberjonois, G.W. Bailey, Leslie Easterbrook, Lance Kinsey, Tab Thacker, George R. Robertson, Archie Hahn, James Hampton
The police academy Commandant Lassard (George Gaynes) is retiring, and a retirement celebration is scheduled at Miami Beach. Former students Hightower (Bubba Smith), Jones (Michael Winslow), Tackleberry (David Graf), Hooks (Marion Ramsey), House (Tab Thacker), and Callahan (Leslie Easterbrook) arrive for the ceremony, and, when Lassard is kidnapped, a hot pursuit ensues.
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| 1. American Anthem (1986)
2. The Beastmaster (1982)
3. A Chorus Line (1985)
4. The Flamingo Kid (1984)
5. Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach (1988)
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