American Dream 1981  TV, 74 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Mel Damski
Cast: Stephen Macht, Karen Carlson, Michael Hershewe, Hans Conried, John McIntire, Scott Brady, Murray Hamilton, John Malkovich, J.D. Cannon, Harold Gould
A Chicago family moves from an affluent suburb to the integrated inner city in this good drama that received several Emmy nominations.
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The Candidate 1972 PG, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Michael Ritchie
Cast: Robert Redford, Don Porter, Melvyn Douglas, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield, Quinn K. Redeker, Michael Lerner, Karen Carlson, Kenneth Tobey, Natalie Wood, Morgan Upton, Chris Prey, Joe Miksak, Jenny Sullivan, Tom Dahlgren
Idealistic, left-wing Bill McKay (Robert Redford) is the son of powerful John McKay (Melvyn Douglas), the ex-governor of California. Marvin Lucas (Peter Boyle) convinces Bill to run for the Senate against Republican incumbent Crocker Jarmon (Don Porter). Marvin serves as Bill's campaign manager and meets obstacles head-on. Bill allows himself to be manipulated, gains supporters, and wins the election. By Election Day, Bill has lost his integrity, and he has become everything that he was once against. Faced with the prospect of actually becoming Senator, Bill asks, "What do we do now?"
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Fleshburn 1984  R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: George Gage
Cast: Sonny Landham, Steve Kanaly, Karen Carlson, Macon McCalman, Robert Chimento, Robert Alan Browne, Duke Stroud, Larry Vigus, Newton John Skinner
American Indian/Vietnam vet Calvin Duggoi (Sonny Landham) deserted, was captured, deemed mentally incompetent, and committed to a hospital. Unhappy with this arrangement, Sonny escapes, captures his psychologists (Karen Carlson, Robert Chimento, Steve Kanaly, and Macon McCalman), and abandons them in a desert. From a safe distance, Sonny keeps an eye on the four victims as they attempt to survive in the unforgiving environment.
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Matilda 1978  G, 105 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Daniel Mann
Cast: Elliott Gould, Robert Mitchum, Harry Guardino, Clive Revill, Karen Carlson, Roy Clark, Lionel Stander, Larry Pennell, Art Metrano, Roberta Collins
Fight promoter Bernie Bonnelli (Elliott Gould) tries to hit it big by turning a boxing kangaroo into a heavyweight champion.
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The Student Nurses 1970  R, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Stephanie Rothman
Cast: Elaine Giftos, Karen Carlson, Brioni Farrell, Barbara Leigh, Richard Rust, Reni Santoni, Pepe Serna, Darrell Larson, John Pearce, Lawrence P. Casey
This film led to a series of "Nurse" films. The plot involves four student nurses who find love in their final year of school. A Corman production.
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Part 2 1992  G, 93 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Jim McCullough Sr.
Cast: Doug McKeon, Wilford Brimley, Chad McQueen, Lisa Whelchel, Adam Faraizl, Jesse Turner, Karen Carlson, Maggie McCullough
Young Billy Coleman (Doug McKeon) has grown up and returns home after serving in World War II. Grandpa Will (Wilford Brimley) gives Billy two new hunting dogs, and, once again, Billy and his dogs bond leaving Billy a lot wiser.
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| 1. American Dream (1981)
2. The Candidate (1972)
3. Fleshburn (1984)
4. Matilda (1978)
5. The Octagon (1980)
6. The Student Nurses (1970)
7. Where the Red Fern Grows, Part 2 (1992)
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