Dancing in the Dark 1995 TV, 93 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Bill Corcoran Cast: Victoria Principal, Nicholas Campbell, Robert Vaughn, Dawn Greenhalgh, Geraint Wyn Davies, Kenneth Welsh, Marcia Bennett, Robert Wagner, Maggie Huculak, Anna Louise Richardson, John Bekavac, Sheila Brand
Anna Forbes (Victoria Principal) is raped by her father-in-law. At first she keeps it a secret, but finally tells her husband. After he refuses to accept this fact, Anna is admitted to an asylum for treatment. But her problems only mount in the sadistic ward. Made for TV.
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The Magic of Marciano 2000 N/R, 100 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Tony Barbieri Cast: Cody Morgan, Nastassja Kinski, Robert Forster, Jason Cairns, Will Cochran, Eugene Clark, Jennifer Overton, Bruce Godfree, Ron Hartman, Marcia Bennett, Billy Kay
Although his mother (Nastassia Kinski) is emotionally disturbed, 10-year-old James (Cody Morgan) finds strength through his friendship with retired psychologist Henry (Robert Forster) who teaches James how to cope.
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 2007 G, 94 min. Genre: Family / Comedy / Fantasy
Director: Zach Helm Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jason Bateman, Zach Mills, Ted Ludzik, Paula Boudreau, Mike Realba, Madalena Brancatella, Rebecca Northan, Steve Whitmire, Liam Powley-Webster, Marcia Bennett
Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) owns a wonderful toy store, The Emporium, in which all the toys, and the store itself, come to life for those who believe–especially nine-year-old Eric Applebaum (Zach Mills). Mr. Magorium has owned The Emporium for 113 years and decides it is his time to die. He wants to give the store to his assistant Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman). But, Molly is shy and lacks confidence, the toys are not happy that Mr. Magorium will be leaving and stop playing, and Mr. Magorium hires unmagical CPA Henry Weston (Jason Bateman) to assess the store's monetary value. Will Molly, Eric, and Henry find the ability to believe in themselves and save this land of enchantment?
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Prince Charming 2001 TV, 91 min. Genre: Comedy / Fantasy
Director: Allan Arkush Cast: Martin Short, Sean Maguire, Christina Applegate, Andrea Martin, Billy Connolly, Bernadette Peters, Colin Fox, Carly Street, Marcia Bennett, Colm Magner, David Fox
When Prince John (Sean Maguire) was caught kissing another on his wedding day, he and his squire, Rodney (Martin Short), were turned into frogs. Now, 500 years later, the Broadway diva Margo (Bernadette Peters) kissed frog John, and John and Rodney are once again human in form. But, in order to remain humans, John must marry Margo–an act neither wants. Will John be able to conjure up one last bit of magic to save the situation?
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Widow on the Hill 2005 TV, 95 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Peter Svatek Cast: Natasha Henstridge, James Brolin, Jewel Staite, Roman Podhora, Michelle Duquet, Gabriel Hogan, Marcia Bennett, Laura DeCarteret, J.C. Kenny, Jeff Roop
Hospice nurse Linda (Natasha Henstridge) cares for Jenny (Jewel Staite), the terminally ill wife of well-to-do Hank Cavanaugh (James Brolin). After Jenny dies, Linda marries Hank, and then he dies–leaving Linda very wealthy but also accused of murder.
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The Woods 2006 R, 91 min. Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Lucky McKee Cast: Agnes Bruckner, Patricia Clarkson, Rachel Nichols, Lauren Birkell, Bruce Campbell, Emma Campbell, Marcia Bennett, Gordon Currie, Jude Beny, Jane Gilchrist, Catherine Colvey, Kathleen Mackey, Cary Lawrence, Colleen Williams, Melissa Altro
After her parents send troubled Heather (Agnes Bruckner) to Falburn Academy, she discovers creepy things happening in the woods around the school. Her classmates are disappearing, and Heather is hearing voices. Will Heather get to the bottom of the mystery, or will she be the next victim?
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The Wool Cap 2004 PG-13, 102 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Steven Schachter Cast: William H. Macy, Keke Palmer, Don Rickles, Ned Beatty, Catherine O'Hara, Cherice Boothe, Marcia Bennett, Mark Camacho, Tyrone Benskin, Tony Calabretta, Edward Yankie, Hugh Dillon
In this made-for-TV film, apartment superintendent Charles Gigot (William H. Macy) is a mute who befriends Black orphan, Lou (Keke Palmer). Although Charles cannot talk and Lou cannot read, the unlikely duo form a lasting bond.
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| 1. Dancing in the Dark (1995)
2. The Magic of Marciano (2000)
3. Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
4. Prince Charming (2001)
5. Widow on the Hill (2005)
6. The Woods (2006)
7. The Wool Cap (2004)
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