Call Me Madam 1953  N/R, 114 min.
Genre: Musical / Romance
Director: Walter Lang
Cast: Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Vera-Ellen, George Sanders, Billy De Wolfe, Helmut Dantine, Walter Slezak, Steven Geray, Ludwig Stossel, Lilia Skala, Percy Helton, Charles Dingle, Emory Parnell, John Wengraf, Frank Gerstle
In this film adaptation of Irving Berlin's Broadway musical, Sally Adams (Ethel Merman)–"the hostess with the mostess"–is the U.S. Ambassador to Lichtenburg. While serving as ambassador, Sally falls in love with Foreign Minister Cosmo Constantine (George Sanders). Meanwhile, Sally's press attache, Kenneth Gibson (Donald O'Connor), attracts Princess Maria (Vera-Ellen). Songs of note in this celebrated film include "You're Just in Love" and "It's a Lovely Day Today." An Oscar was received for Best Musical Score.
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Caprice 1967  N/R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Frank Tashlin
Cast: Doris Day, Richard Harris, Ray Walston, Jack Kruschen, Michael J. Pollard, Edward Mulhare, Lilia Skala, Irene Tsu
Cosmetics executive Patricia Fowler (Doris Day) vies with Christopher White (Richard Harris) for the formula behind a new make-up. Oh, Doris, why would you make such a bad movie?
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Charly 1968 N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ralph Nelson
Cast: Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney, Dick Van Patten, William Dwyer, Barney Martin, Ruth White, Edward McNally, Dan Morgan
Cliff Robertson won the Oscar for his portrayal of Charly, a mentally retarded man who becomes a genius after undergoing a new surgical technique. Claire Bloom plays the teacher and friend who helps him adjust to his new situation.
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Deadly Hero 1976  R, 102 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Ivan Nagy
Cast: Don Murray, Diahn Williams, James Earl Jones, Lilia Skala, George S. Irving, Treat Williams, Charles Siebert, Josh Mostel, Conchata Ferrell, Hank Garrett, Dick Anthony Williams, Mel Berger, Ron Weyand
After Sally (Diahn Williams) is saved during an assault, she accuses her rescuer, Lacey (Don Murray), of terrorizing her.
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Eleanor and Franklin 1976  TV, 210 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Daniel Petrie
Cast: Jane Alexander, Edward Herrmann, Rosemary Murphy, Pamela Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Lilia Skala, Ed Flanders, Linda Purl, Lindsay Crouse, David Huffman, Helen Kleeb, Peggy McCay, Anna Lee, Irene Tedrow, Linda Kelsey
The story of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt (Jane Alexander and Edward Herrmann) from Franklin's youth to his election to the presidency is based on Joseph P. Lash's Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Told in flashback while Eleanor prepares for Franklin's funeral, scenes include their lives growing up as cousins and then their marriage. Problems in the marriage are reflected on–including Franklin's domineering mother Sara (Rosemary Murphy) and his affair with Lucy Mercer (Linda Kelsey)–and good times are remembered as well. This made-for-TV spectacular won 11 Emmys, including Outstanding Special and Best Director, as well as one for Rosemary Murphy. A sequel that covers the presidential years follows.
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 Flashdance 1983  R, 95 min.
Genre: Musical / Drama / Romance
Director: Adrian Lyne
Cast: Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala, Belinda Bauer, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffner, Lee Ving, Cynthia Rhodes, Ron Karabatsos, Malcolm Danare, Philip Bruns, Micole Mercurio, Lucy Lee Flippin, Don Brockett, Durga McBroom
A Pittsburgh steel worker by day, Alex Owens (Jennifer Beals) is a bar room dancer by night. Her dream is to study dance and, as she dances at the bar room, she dreams of being selected to study at the local ballet company. Her boyfriend is her wealthy boss Nick (Michael Nouri), and he gives Alex financial help toward her goal. Alex does come to terms with her dreams and finds the inner strength to turn them into reality. The music makes the movie, and "Flashdance...What a Feeling" won the Academy Award for Best Song.
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House of Games 1987  R, 102 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: David Mamet
Cast: Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum, Lilia Skala, J.T. Walsh, Willo Housman, William H. Macy, Meshach Taylor, Karen Kohlhaas, Steven Goldstein, Jack Wallace, Ricky Jay, G. Roy Levin
When a psychiatrist (Lindsay Crouse) tries to help her patient (Steven Goldstein) by pleading with the person (Joe Mantegna) to whom he owes a gambling debt, she becomes hopelessly involved in his mysterious world.
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Lilies of the Field 1963 N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ralph Nelson
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino, Francesca Jarvis, Pamela Branch, Stanley Adams, Ralph Nelson, Dan Frazer, Jester Hairston
Sidney Poitier won the Oscar for his role as handyman Homer Smith who helps refugee nuns build a chapel. Four Academy Award nominations were also received, including Best Picture and Supporting Actress (Lilia Skala).
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Men of Respect 1991 R, 113 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: William Reilly
Cast: John Turturro, Katherine Borowitz, Dennis Farina, Peter Boyle, Lilia Skala, Rod Steiger, Stanley Tucci, Julie Garfield, Steven Wright, Michael Badalucco, Carl Capotorto, Vincent Pastore
The story of "Macbeth" is updated to the Mafia era with Katherine Borowitz playing the overly ambitious wife and Rod Steiger the victim of her murder plot. What would Shakespeare have thought?
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Roseland 1977  PG, 103 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: James Ivory
Cast: Geraldine Chaplin, Joan Copeland, Helen Gallagher, Lou Jacobi, Louise Kirtland, Lilia Skala, Christopher Walken, Teresa Wright, Conrad Janis
Set in NYC's famous Roseland Ballroom, this trilogy reveals insight into the lives of lonely people who come together for dancing and hopes of companionship.
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Ship of Fools 1965 N/R, 150 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stanley Kramer
Cast: Vivien Leigh, Simone Signoret, Oskar Werner, Heinz Ruhmann, Lee Marvin, Jose Ferrer, Michael Dunn, George Segal, Elizabeth Ashley, Alf Kjellin, Jose Greco, Charles Korvin, Lilia Skala, Barbara Luna
This is the screen adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter's bestseller about passengers on a 1933 voyage from Vera Cruz to Bremerhaven. The story shows great insight into people on the verge of changes in their lives. Among the Academy Award nominations are Best Picture, Actor (Oscar Werner), Actress (Simone Signoret), and Supporting Actor (Michael Dunn).
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Sooner or Later 1979 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Bruce Hart
Cast: Denise Miller, Rex Smith, Mary Beth Manning, Lynn Redgrave, Lilia Skala, Morey Amsterdam, Judd Hirsch, Vivian Blaine, Barbara Feldon, Maia Danziger
Thirteen-year-old Jessie (Denise Miller) is infatuated with Michael (Rex Smith), a rock musician, and to get his attention she pretends to be older. After he notices her, he encounters a dilemma when he finds out the truth.
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Testament 1983 PG, 89 min.
Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi
Director: Lynne Littman
Cast: Jane Alexander, William Devane, Rossie Harris, Roxana Zal, Lukas Haas, Lilia Skala, Leon Ames, Rebecca De Mornay, Lurene Tuttle, Kevin Costner, Philip Anglim, Mako, Mico Olmos, Gerry Murillo, J. Brennan Smith
This excellent film examines the consequences of nuclear war and its inherent tragedy through the Wetherly family's–mother Carol (Jane Alexander), daughter Mary Liz (Roxana Zal), and sons Brad and Scottie (Rossie Harris and Lukas Haas)–attempts to survive their remaining days. After the attack, their small town of Hamlin outside of San Francisco is cut off from the rest of the world as radiation takes its toll, and Carol tries to help her children cope with the tragedy. Jane Alexander received an Oscar nomination.
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| 1. Call Me Madam (1953)
2. Caprice (1967)
3. Charly (1968)
4. Deadly Hero (1976)
5. Eleanor and Franklin (1976)
6. Flashdance (1983)
7. Heartland (1979)
8. House of Games (1987)
9. Lilies of the Field (1963)
10. Men of Respect (1991)
11. Roseland (1977)
12. Ship of Fools (1965)
13. Sooner or Later (1979)
14. Testament (1983)
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