The Accused 1988  R, 105 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Cast: Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Ann Hearn, Carmen Argenziano, Steve Antin, Leo Rossi, Tom(2) O'Brien, Peter Van Norden, Terry David Mulligan, Woody Brown, Scott Paulin, Tom Heaton, Kim Kondrashoff, Stephen E. Miller
Jodie Foster (in her Best Actress Oscar performance) takes the role of Sarah Tobias who is gang-raped in a crowded bar. The case goes to court where District Attorney Kathryn Murphy (Kelly McGillis) agrees to a plea bargain and tries to show that Sarah was on drugs at the time of the rape and acted provocatively. Now, Sarah must contend with the humiliation of her questionable past being paraded in a courtroom. Powerful and moving.
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Amazing Stories: Book 4 1991 PG, 80 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Various Directors
Cast: Sam Waterston, Helen Shaver, Dick Cavett, Tim Robbins, Max Gail, Kate McNeil, Chris Nash, Sid Caesar, Leo Rossi
Three episodes from the popular TV series are compiled in this video: "Mirror, Mirror" directed by Martin Scorsese–monsters that a director creates on the screen haunt him in real life. "Blue Man Down" directed by Paul Michael Glaser–a policeman blames himself for the death of his partner. "Mr. Magic" directed by Donald Petrie–an old man talented in slipping away finds one last act with the help of a deck of cards.
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 Analyze This 1999 R, 106 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Harold Ramis
Cast: Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Joe Viterelli, Chazz Palminteri, Bill Macy, Leo Rossi, Kyle Sabihy, Rebecca Schull, Molly Shannon
When a Mafia boss, Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro), suffers anxiety attacks, he calls on New York psychotherapist Ben Sobel (Billy Crystal) for help in this slick comedy about a serious subject.
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The Assault 1996  PG-13, 84 min.
Genre: Action / Thriller
Director: Jim Wynorski
Cast: Stacie Randall, Matt McCoy, Melissa Brasselle, Leo Rossi, Sandahl Bergman, Leslie Ryan, Lydie Denier, Rick Dean, Wanda Acuna, Arthur Roberts, Peter Spellos
The widow of a drug addict, Lisa (Leslie Ryan), witnessed her husband's murder and is scheduled to be a witness at the trial. She is placed under the protection of police officer Stacy (Stacie Randall) who has checked in with Lisa at a home for battered women. When the killers learn where the women are hiding, they attack and are met with resistance from the shelter's handyman (Matt McCoy) and residents.
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Black Widow 1986  R, 102 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Bob Rafelson
Cast: Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Dennis Hopper, Sami Frey, Nicol Williamson, Terry O'Quinn, James Hong, Diane Ladd, D.W. Moffett, Lois Smith, Leo Rossi, Danny Kamekona, Rutanya Alda, Mary Woronov, Wayne Heffley
FBI Agent Alexandra "Alex" Barnes (Debra Winger) is on the trail of a murderess, Catherine Petersen (Theresa Russell), who marries wealthy men and then kills them. Eventually, Alex becomes entangled in the final confrontation. Winger and Russell are convincing in their roles.
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Circle of Power 1983 R, 103 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Mystique
Brainwash
The Naked Weekend
Director: Bobby Roth
Cast: Yvette Mimieux, Christopher Allport, Cindy Pickett, John Considine, Scott Marlowe, Walter Olkewicz, Denny Miller, Hugh Gillin, Leo Rossi, Tony Plana, Carmen Argenziano, Mary McCusker
Bianca Ray (Yvette Mimieux) goes overboard in her duties as CEO when she requires officials in her company to attend in-depth encounter sessions.
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Dead On: Relentless II 1991  R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: Relentless II: Dead On
Dead On
Director: Michael Schroeder
Cast: Leo Rossi, Meg Foster, Ray Sharkey, Miles O'Keeffe, Marc Poppel, Dale Dye, Allan Rich, Cylk Cozart, Art Kimbro, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Dawn Mangrum, Mindy Seeger
In this sequel to "Relentless" (1989), a serial killer is operating in L.A. when Detective Sam Dietz (Leo Rossi) is teamed up with FBI agent Kyle Valsone (Ray Sharkey) and put on the case. Very reluctantly, the two join forces in an increasingly frustrating investigation.
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Dream a Little Dream 2 1995 PG-13, 91 min.
Genre: Comedy / Fantasy
Director: James Lemmo
Cast: Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Stacie Randall, Robyn Lively, Michael Nicolosi, Robert Costanzo, William James Jones, Ken Lerner, Tom McCleister, Loring Pickering, Lou Bonacki, David Weissman, David Diamond, Leo Rossi, Dennis Michael Tenney
In this direct-to-video sequel, Bobby and Dinger (Corey Feldman and Corey Haim) move to Hollywood and room together with Lena (Stacie Randall). They receive a package containing two pairs of sunglasses that have magical powers: the wearer of one pair can control the person wearing the other pair. But problems lie ahead when the inventor sets out to retrieve the glasses at any cost.
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Felony 1996 R, 93 min.
Genre: Action / Thriller
Director: David A. Prior
Cast: Jeffrey Combs, Ashley Laurence, Leo Rossi, Lance Henriksen, Joe Don Baker, Charles Napier, David Warner, Patrick J. Gallagher, Corinna Everson, Red West
A SWAT team attempt at a New Orleans drug raid goes awry and results in the massacre of 11 policemen. A TV cameraman (Jeffrey Combs) has the tape of what happened and, as a result, is hunted down by police, the drug pushers, and crooked federal agents.
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Halloween II 1981 R, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Rick Rosenthal
Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Pamela Susan Shoop, Tony Moran, Lance Guest, Dick Warlock, Hunter von Leer, Leo Rossi, Gloria Gifford, Tawny Moyer, Ana Alicia, Ford Rainey, Cliff Emmich, Jeffrey Kramer
Beginning where the last film left off, the only survivor of Michael Myers (Tony Moran) slaughter is Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) who is being taken to the hospital suffering from shock. Myers has eluded the police and arrives at the hospital searching for Laurie. He continues his killing spree–this time nurses and doctors are killed–until his psychiatrist Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence) finally catches up with Myers for the big confrontation.
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Heart Like a Wheel 1983 PG, 113 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Cast: Bonnie Bedelia, Beau Bridges, Leo Rossi, Hoyt Axton, Bill McKinney, Dean Paul Martin, Dick Miller, Anthony Edwards, Paul Bartel, Ellen Geer
The National Hot Rod Association was for men only until Shirley Muldowney earned the right to compete big time. This is her story.
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In Cold Blood 1996  TV, 180 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Cast: Anthony Edwards, Eric Roberts, Sam Neill, Kevin Tighe, Gillian Barber, Margot Finley, Robbie Bowen, Bethel Leslie, Gwen Verdon, Leo Rossi, Troy Evans, L.Q. Jones
This made-for-TV remake of the 1967 near-classic retells the story of a pair of killers (Anthony Edwards and Eric Roberts) who murder a farm family for the money; the plan includes leaving no witnesses.
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In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King 1995 R, 99 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: In the Kingdom of the Blind
Director: Nick Vallelonga
Cast: William Petersen, Michael Biehn, Leo Rossi, Paul Winfield, Kristian Alfonso, Nick Vallelonga, Tony DiBenedetto, Khalil Kain, Tony Lip, Michael Cavalieri, James Quattrochi, Jesse Corti
After the brother of a mob boss is killed, police officer Al Scarano (Nick Vallelonga) learns that his own brother, Rudy (James Quattrochi), is the prime suspect. Now, mobster Tony C. (William Petersen) summons Al to Little Italy and makes a deal that will lead to Al risking his own life in an effort to save Rudy.
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Maniac Cop II 1990 R, 88 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: William Lustig
Cast: Robert Davi, Claudia Christian, Michael Lerner, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon, Robert Z'Dar, Leo Rossi, Clarence Williams III, Lou Bonacki, Paula Trickey
In this sequel to "Maniac Cop," the infamous killer cop, amazingly, has been resurrected and is on the prowl again and on the lookout for victims.
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The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human 1998 R, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jeff Abugov
Cast: David Hyde Pierce, Mackenzie Astin, Carmen Electra, Lucy Liu, Markus Redmond, Leo Rossi, Lisa Rotondi, Sharon Wyatt, Jack Kehler, Antonette Saftler
David Hyde Pierce plays an alien narrator in this farce about the courtship of Jenny (Carmen Electra) and Billy Waterston (Mackenzie Astin) and shows that through the eyes of one from another galaxy, mating rituals on Earth appear very odd indeed.
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Mr. Billion 1977 PG, 91 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy / Adventure
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Cast: Terence Hill, Valerie Perrine, Jackie Gleason, Slim Pickens, William Redfield, Chill Wills, Dick Miller, R.G. Armstrong, Kate Heflin, David S. Cass Sr., Johnny Ray McGhee, Sam Laws, Leo Rossi, Bob Minor, Bob Herron
Auto mechanic Guido Falcone (Terence Hill) inherits his uncle's billion-dollar estate, and Guido must be in San Francisco within 20 days to claim it. But, kidnappers and the corporation's president, John Cutter (Jackie Gleason), have other plans for Guido.
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One Eyed King 2002 R, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Moresco
Cast: Armand Assante, William Baldwin, Jim Breuer, Connie Britton, Chazz Palminteri, Jason Gedrick, Josh Hopkins, Dash Mihok, Leo Rossi, Bruno Kirby, Rick Aiello, Larry Day
Neighbors in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen suffer trials and tribulations in their harsh environment.
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One Night at McCool's 2001 R, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Harald Zwart
Cast: Liv Tyler, Matt Dillon, Paul Reiser, John Goodman, Michael Douglas, Reba McEntire, Richard Jenkins, Andrew Dice Clay, Leo Rossi, Eric Schaeffer
Through flashbacks, told through second-hand testimony, the viewer learns versions of the story as told by three men: bartender Randy (Matt Dillon), detective Dehling (John Goodman), and lawyer Carl (Paul Reiser). All are involved with the devastatingly beautiful Jewel Valentine (Liv Tyler), but Jewel sees these three as mere patsies who could provide the means for getting whatever she wants.
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The Prince and the Pauper 2007 PG, 92 min.
Genre: Family / Action
aka: A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper
Director: James Quattrochi
Cast: Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Kay Panabaker, Vincent Spano, Dedee Pfeiffer, Ed Lauter, Sally Kellerman, Nick Vallelonga, Paul Sloan, Gwen McGee, Avrielle Corti, Jesse Corti, Pride Grinn, Leo Rossi, James Quattrochi
Tom Canty (Dylan Sprouse) is a poor boy who dreams of becoming an actor but spends most of his time playing in the streets. Meanwhile, Eddie Tudor (Cole Sprouse) is a star but is not happy with the Hollywood lifestyle and has the reputation of a "bad boy." One day, Tom visits the set of "Teen Spy" in which Eddie stars and meets Eddie. When they realize that they look alike, they switch clothes and identities. While struggling to exist with each others' families, friends, and co-workers, Tom and Eddie learn to appreciate who they really are.
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Relentless 1989 R, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: William Lustig
Cast: Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, Meg Foster, Leo Rossi, Angel Tompkins, Patrick O'Bryan, Ken Lerner, Mindy Seeger, Beau Starr, Harriet Hall, Frank Pesce, Ron Taylor
A New York cop (Leo Rossi) is now working for the LAPD and wants to show his new partner (Robert Loggia) that New York training leads being a better cop. His chance comes when a string of Sunset Murders takes place, and he seizes his opportunity. Judd Nelson is the serial killer, and he puts on a good show.
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Relentless 3 1993 R, 84 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: Relentless III
Director: James Lemmo
Cast: Leo Rossi, William Forsythe, Tom Bower, Robert Costanzo, Signy Coleman, Edward Wiley, Savannah Smith Boucher, Stacy Edwards, Mindy Seeger, George Tovar, Jack Knight, Felton Perry, Charles Dennis
Once again, Detective Sam Dietz (Leo Rossi) is on the trail of a psychopathic serial killer. This time around, William Forsythe plays the killer who, after murdering his victims, sends their body parts to the police. This killer seems to be performing murders with the intent of drawing Sam into the case, and the evidence indicates a connection to a previous case of Dietz.
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Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes 1994 R, 95 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: Relentless 4
Director: Oley Sassone
Cast: Leo Rossi, Famke Janssen, Colleen Coffey, Ken Lerner, John Scott Clough, Christopher Pettiet, Loring Pickering, Ranier Grant, Charlene Henryson, Claudette Roche, John(3) Kelly, John Meyers
Detective Sam Dietz (Leo Rossi) is back–this time with new partner Jessica Parreti (Colleen Coffey)–and on the trail of a killer who performs ritualistic executions on his female victims. They consult with a psychiatrist, Dr. Sara Lee Joffe (Famke Janssen), who specializes in sexual pathology. At first, she offers little help, but her files provide the key to solving the case when it is learned that her brother has been institutionalized, off and on, for much of his life.
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 River's Edge 1986 R, 99 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Tim Hunter
Cast: Crispin Glover, Dennis Hopper, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck, Roxana Zal, Tom Bower, Joshua John Miller, Leo Rossi, Jim Metzler
This film is based on a real story in which a teenage killer showed his friends the corpse of his victim. A pact was made to keep everything hush-hush, and it almost worked as the teens excused themselves from responsibility for their actions.
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Unconditional Love 1999  R, 105 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Steven Rush
Cast: John Kennedy Horne, Tracey Ross, Henry Silva, Miles O'Keeffe, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Leo Rossi, Antonio Fargas, Adrian Zmed, Robert Culp, Robert Miano
Reporter Joe Kirkman (John Kennedy Horne) is a crusader against slum conditions. When his good friend and mentor (Sheryl Lee Ralph) is murdered, Joe–with many roadblocks in the way–investigates while the bad guys are out to kill him. Poor in many respects.
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Wedding Bell Blues 1996 R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Dana Lustig
Cast: Illeana Douglas, Paulina Porizkova, Julie Warner, John Corbett, Jonathan Penner, Charles Martin Smith, Richard Edson, Debbie Reynolds, Stephanie Beacham, Leo Rossi
Three unmarried career women head to Las Vegas looking for quick marriages followed by equally quick divorces so they can turn 30-years of age as divorcees instead of old maids.
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| 1. The Accused (1988)
2. Amazing Stories: Book 4 (1991)
3. Analyze This (1999)
4. The Assault (1996)
5. Black Widow (1986)
6. Circle of Power (1983)
aka: Mystique
aka: Brainwash
aka: The Naked Weekend
7. Dead On: Relentless II (1991)
aka: Relentless II: Dead On
aka: Dead On
8. Dream a Little Dream 2 (1995)
9. Felony (1996)
10. Halloween II (1981)
11. Heart Like a Wheel (1983)
12. Hit List (1989)
13. In Cold Blood (1996)
14. In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King (1995)
aka: In the Kingdom of the Blind
15. Maniac Cop II (1990)
16. The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1998)
17. Mr. Billion (1977)
18. One Eyed King (2002)
19. One Night at McCool's (2001)
20. The Prince and the Pauper (2007)
aka: A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper
21. Relentless (1989)
22. Relentless 3 (1993)
aka: Relentless III
23. Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes (1994)
aka: Relentless 4
24. River's Edge (1986)
25. Unconditional Love (1999)
26. Wedding Bell Blues (1996)
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