Hard Choices 1985 N/R, 90 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Rick King Cast: Margaret Klenck, Gary McCleery, John Seitz, John Sayles, John Snyder, Martin Donovan, Larry Golden, Judson Camp, J.T. Walsh, Liane Alexandra
Fifteen-year-old Bobby (Gary McCleery) is in deep trouble after he unknowingly participated in a robbery and subsequent police shooting. Social worker Laura (Margaret Klenck) gets involved with his case when it looks as if he will be tried as an adult with life imprisonment a probability. When it becomes clear that Laura will not be able to get him out, she takes matters into her own hands, springs Bobby out of jail, and they take off. Now the problems really begin.
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Jimmy Zip 1999 R, 112 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Robert McGinley Cast: Brendan Fletcher, Ike Gingrich, Adrienne Frantz, Zia, John Truong, John Epps, Chris Mulkey, Kim Dawson, Cristos, John Snyder
A runaway teen, who is also a pyromaniac, learns how to cope on the streets–which also means drug running. When he meets a homeless man (who wants to create metal sculptures) he uses the money he was to deliver to the drug boss so they can team up. Of course, they must deal with the drug empire.
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K-9 1989 PG-13, 111 min. Genre: Action / Comedy / Drama
Director: Rod Daniel Cast: James Belushi, Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe, Ed O'Neill, James Handy, William Sadler, Daniel Davis, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Koton, Cotter Smith, John Snyder, Sherman Howard, Jeff Allin, David Haskell, Alan Blumenfeld
In this dog/human buddy movie, James Belushi plays San Diego police officer Dooley who is on the trail of drug dealer Lyman (Kevin Tighe). Dooley is given a German Shepherd, Jerry Lee, to work with, and Jerry Lee is not the department's top dog. There are problems at first, but they become best pals when Jerry Lee helps crack the case–and saves Dooley's life. The film provides some amusing moments, and Belushi works well with his canine co-star.
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Paris 2003 R, 98 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Ramin Niami Cast: Chad Allen, Bai Ling, James Russo, Ron Jeremy, Biff Yeager, Nancye Ferguson, Belinda Waymouth, Jeni Chua, Irene Bedard, Raymond Ma, John Snyder, E.J. Callahan
L.A. cop Jason Bartok (Chad Allen) searches the seamy streets of L.A. and Las Vegas in search of Linda (Bai Ling) to deliver money that his corrupt partner, Leon (James Russo), took from a crime scene. He finds her and also finds love.
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The Warriors 1979 R, 91 min. Genre: Action / Drama / Adventure / Thriller
Director: Walter Hill Cast: Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, David Patrick Kelly, Lynne Thigpen, Mercedes Ruehl, Marcelino Sanchez, Terry Michos, Roger Hill, Ginny Ortiz, John Snyder
New York City gangs are the centerpiece for this fast-paced film. Although innocent, the "Warriors" are accused of killing a gang leader. Swan (Michael Beck) takes charge of the "Warriors" as they are chased from the Bronx across the City by other gangs while they try to escape to their own turf of Coney Island. Lots of violence.
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| 1. Hard Choices (1985)
2. Jimmy Zip (1999)
3. K-9 (1989)
4. Paris (2003)
5. The Warriors (1979)
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