Bad Manners 1997  N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jonathan Kaufer
Cast: David Strathairn, Bonnie Bedelia, Saul Rubinek, Caroleen Feeney, Julie Harris, Robin Poley, Daniel Koch, Steve Forbert
Based on David Gilman's play "Ghost in the Machine," this is the story of Wes' (David Strathairn) and Nancy's (Bonnie Bedelia) visit from Nancy's ex-lover Matt (Saul Rubinek) and his sexy new lover, Kim (Caroleen Feeney). When a $50 bill is missing, events lead to suspicion and intrigue.
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The Christmas Wife 1988 TV, 73 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: David Hugh Jones
Cast: Jason Robards, Julie Harris, Don Francks, James Eckhouse, Patricia Hamilton, Deborah Grover, David Gardner, Tom Harvey, Christopher Andrade, Steven Andrade, Bill Lynn, Helen Frost, Lawrence Dane, Gwynyth Walsh
Lonely widower John Tanner (Jason Robards) does not want to be alone for Christmas and hires a woman companion, Iris (Julie Harris), to spend the holiday with him. They drive to a secluded mountain cabin where John learns that there is mystery surrounding Iris and that she will not answer his questions. On Christmas day, Iris tells John that she wants to go home. The reason for Iris' mysterious presence is that she is, in fact, married to the social arranger (Don Francks) who sent Iris to John. Iris and her husband needed the $500 service fee to pay their bills, and Iris agreed to spend the holidays with John.
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The Dark Half 1993  R, 124 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: George A. Romero
Cast: Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker, Julie Harris, Robert Joy, Rutanya Alda, Chelsea Field, Kent Broadhurst, Royal Dano, Beth Grant
Stephen King's novel is brought to life in this film about author Thad Beaumont (Timothy Hutton), who uses the pseudonym "George Stark" when he writes horror stories. Beaumont learns that "Stark" does not want to be put away between stories.
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 East of Eden 1955 N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet, Burl Ives, Albert Dekker, Lois Smith, Lonny Chapman, Timothy Carey, Harold Gordon, Nick Dennis, Richard Garrick, Earle Hodgins, John Halloran
In this film, James Dean's first starring role, he plays Cal Trask, a rebellious son who wants his father Adam's (Raymond Massey) love; however, religious zealot Adam appears to favor Cal's brother Aron (Richard Davalos). Cal is always in trouble, and only Aron's girlfriend Abra (Julie Harris) and sheriff Sam (Burl Ives) see the good in him. Adam, who owns a Salinas Valley lettuce farm, invests in a new method to ship his crops. But, the venture fails, and Adam loses a fortune. Cal goes to his long-lost mother Kate (Jo Van Fleet), who now owns a brothel. She gives him money, and Cal invests in a bean crop that proves very successful. Cal offers Adam money from the profits. Adam refuses Cal's offer to help, and tragedy ensues. Jo Van Fleet won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and nominations were received for Best Actor (Dean) and Director.
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Harper 1966 N/R, 121 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Jack Smight
Cast: Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill, Strother Martin, Shelley Winters, Robert Wagner, Janet Leigh, Pamela Tiffin, Robert Webber
Lew Harper (Paul Newman), private eye, has not been enjoying a thriving practice and accepts Mrs. Sampson's (Lauren Bacall) offer to pay him to find her missing husband. During the course of the investigation, Harper uncovers a murder plot. Paul Newman: "The bottom's full of nice people; only cream and bastards rise." There is a sequel: "The Drowning Pool."
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 The Haunting 1963 N/R, 112 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Robert Wise
Cast: Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn, Fay Compton, Rosalie Crutchley, Lois Maxwell, Valentine Dyall, Ronald Adam, Paul Maxwell, Diane Clare, Susan Richards, Amy Dalby, Verina Greenlaw, Janet Mansell
Based on Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House," this ghost story involves Luke Sannerson's (Russ Tamblyn) attempt to uncover the truth behind the Victorian mansion he will inherit. Luke takes the clairvoyant, Theodora (Claire Bloom), and a psychic, Eleanor Lance (Julie Harris), along with him to solve the mysteries within the eerie Hill House–the scene of murder and insanity. Invite a friend when you view this ghost story.
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The Hiding Place 1975  PG, 145 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: James F. Collier
Cast: Julie Harris, Eileen Heckart, Arthur O'Connell, Jeannette Clift, Robert Rietty, Pamela Sholto, Paul Henley, Nigel Hawthorne, David de Keyser, John Gabriel
Based on the true story of Corrie (Jeannette Clift) and her sister Betsie (Julie Harris) who are caught hiding Jews in pre-World War II Holland, this is the story of their stay in a concentration camp where they were sent after capture.
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HouseSitter 1992 PG, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Frank Oz
Cast: Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Dana Delany, Julie Harris, Donald Moffat, Peter MacNicol, Richard B. Shull, Laurel Cronin, Ray Cooper, Christopher Durang, Cherry Jones, Suzanne Whang, Heywood Hale Broun, Vasek Simek, Mary Klug
Boston architect Newton Davis (Steve Martin) builds a dream home for Becky (Dana Delany), but she turns him down when he proposes marriage to her. Newton meets Gwen (Goldie Hawn) who suggests that they move into the house together and pretend to be married. The idea sounds good to Newton who goes along with the idea as the means to make Becky jealous. The lies begin to multiply until even the neighbors are brought into the scheme.
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How Awful About Allan 1970  TV, 73 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Curtis Harrington
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Julie Harris, Joan Hackett, Kent Smith, Robert H. Harris, Molly Dodd, Billy Bowles, Trent Dolan, Bill Erwin, Kenneth Lawrence, Jeannette Howe
When blind mental patient Allan (Anthony Perkins), who has been tormented with guilt over his fathers death, goes home to live with his sister (Julie Harris) in hopes of being cured, it may not have been a wise decision.
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The Member of the Wedding 1952 N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Cast: Julie Harris, Ethel Waters, Brandon DeWilde, William Hansen, Arthur Franz, Nancy Gates, James Edwards, Dickie Moore, Danny Mummert, Harry Bolden, Charlcie Garrett, Hugh Beaumont, June Hedin, Ann Carter
The relationship between 12-year-old Frankie (Julie Harris) and her Black nanny (Ethel Waters) is one-sided. Frankie is so caught up in her brother's (Arthur Franz) wedding plans that she ignores her nanny's needs as they prepare for the wedding. Harris, at age 27, was nominated for Best Actress playing 12-year-old Frankie in this, her first film.
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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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One Christmas 1994 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Family / Drama
Director: Tony Bill
Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Winkler, Swoosie Kurtz, T.J. Lowther, Tonea Stewart, Pat Hingle, Julie Harris, Troy Simmons, Marilyn Allen, Mary Lucy Bivins, Joe Inscoe, Joe Maggard, Henderson Gilliland, David Lenthall, Thomas Myers Jr.
Eight-year-old Buddy (T.J. Lowther) leaves his Aunt Sook (Julie Harris) in Alabama and meets his con-artist father (Henry Winkler) in New Orleans. Dad is in the midst of charming Emily (Swoosie Kurtz) whose aunt is wealthy New Orleans socialite Cornelia Beaumont (Katharine Hepburn) and seems more interested in working his scams than enjoying Buddy's visit. But, just before Christmas, Dad realizes that what really matters is Buddy, and they enjoy their Christmas present of each other's love and affection. This made-for-TV film is adapted from a Truman Capote short story.
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Requiem for a Heavyweight 1962 N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Blood Money
Director: Ralph Nelson
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Nancy Cushman, Madame Spivy, Stanley Adams, Muhammad Ali, Val Avery, Rory Calhoun
Has-been heavyweight boxer Mountain Rivera (Anthony Quinn) must find a new life. His money-hungry manager (Jackie Gleason) does NOT have his client's best interest in mind when he aggressively encourages him to become a wrestler. Good acting all around.
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Scarlett 1994 TV, 360 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Erman
Cast: Joanne Whalley, Timothy Dalton, Barbara Barrie, Sean Bean, Annabeth Gish, Julie Harris, Stephen Collins, John Gielgud, Melissa Leo, Jean Smart
This highly advertised TV miniseries is a sequel to "Gone with the Wind." It's now 1873; Scarlett (Joanne Whalley) still wants Rhett (Timothy Dalton), so she heads to Charleston to win his love. After that fails and she has an illegitimate child, she leaves for Ireland and nobility, but her troubles are just beginning. There are better ways to spend six hours.
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The Split 1968 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Gordon Flemyng
Cast: Jim Brown, Diahann Carroll, Julie Harris, Ernest Borgnine, Gene Hackman, Jack Klugman, Warren Oates, James Whitmore, Donald Sutherland, Joyce Jameson
After pulling off a heist at the L.A. Coliseum during a Rams game, McClain (Jim Brown) ends up having his stolen money ripped off by a crooked cop, Walter Brill (Gene Hackman).
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Too Good to Be True 1988 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Christian Nyby II
Cast: Loni Anderson, Patrick Duffy, Glynnis O'Connor, Julie Harris, Larry Drake, James Sikking, Neil Patrick Harris, Carmen Argenziano, Lorinne Vozoff, Daniel Baldwin
In this remake of "Leave Her to Heaven," Loni Anderson takes on the Gene Tierney role of the wife who is so possessive that she destroys everyone in her life–including herself.
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Voyage of the Damned 1976 PG, 155 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Cast: Faye Dunaway, Max von Sydow, Oskar Werner, Malcolm McDowell, Orson Welles, James Mason, Lee Grant, Ben Gazzara, Katharine Ross, Jose Ferrer, Sam Wanamaker, Lynne Frederick, David de Keyser, Nehemiah Persoff, Julie Harris
This film is based on the true story of Jewish refugees–including countess Denise (Faye Dunaway) and her husband Professor Egon Kreisler (Oscar Werner) and disbarred attorney Carl Rosen (Sam Wanamaker), his wife Lili (Lee Grant), and daughter Anna (Lynne Frederick). In 1939, they and other passengers sail from Europe looking for freedom. Their ship is not allowed to dock in ports in the Western Hemisphere, and the voyage proves fruitless when they are forced to return to Germany. Lee Grant received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
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| 1. Bad Manners (1997)
2. The Bell Jar (1979)
3. Carried Away (1996)
4. The Christmas Wife (1988)
5. The Dark Half (1993)
6. East of Eden (1955)
7. The Gift (1979)
8. Gorillas in the Mist (1988)
9. Harper (1966)
10. The Haunting (1963)
11. The Hiding Place (1975)
12. Home for the Holidays (1972)
aka: Deadly Desires
13. HouseSitter (1992)
14. How Awful About Allan (1970)
15. I Am a Camera (1955)
16. The Member of the Wedding (1952)
17. Not for Ourselves Alone (1999)
18. One Christmas (1994)
19. Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967)
20. Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
aka: Blood Money
21. Scarlett (1994)
22. The Split (1968)
23. Too Good to Be True (1988)
24. Voyage of the Damned (1976)
25. You're a Big Boy Now (1966)
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