Aftermath: A Test of Love 1991 TV, 97 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Glenn Jordan Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Michael Learned, Zeljko Ivanek, Doug Savant, Lisanne Falk, Raye Birk, Darryl Hickman, Scott Jaeck, J.A. Preston, Adam Biesk, Marcus Giamatti, Cyndi James Gossett
After his wife is killed and one of his four sons injured during a robbery, Dr. Ross Colburn (Richard Chamberlain) is determined to keep his grieving family together.
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The Alarmist 1998 R, 92 min. Genre: Comedy
Director: Evan Dunsky Cast: David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Mary McCormack, Ryan Reynolds, Tricia Vessey, Ruth Miller, Michael Learned, Lewis Arquette, Hoke Howell
Tommy Hudler (David Arquette) takes on the job of a security systems salesman but soon discovers that the owner of his company, Heinrich Grigoris (Stanley Tucci), uses fear tactics to attract customers-many customers have experienced an unusual number of tragic events. Based on Dunsky's Broadway play "Life During Wartime."
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A Christmas Without Snow 1980 TV, 95 min. Genre: Drama / Musical
Director: John Korty Cast: Michael Learned, John Houseman, Ramon Bieri, Ruth Nelson, Valerie Curtin, James Cromwell, David Knell, Calvin Levels, Beah Richards, Barbara Tarbuck, William Swetland, Ed Bogas, Daisietta Kim, Joy Carlin, Anne Lawder
After her divorce, Zoe Jensen (Michael Learned) relocates to San Francisco to start a new life. She joins the church choir but has conflicts with tough, old choirmaster Ephraim Adams (John Houseman). Pressures rise as the choir practices for the big Christmas show, and the problems of other choir members– including Ephraim–are revealed.
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A Deadly Business 1986 TV, 100 min. Genre: Drama
Director: John Korty Cast: Alan Arkin, Armand Assante, Michael Learned, Jon Polito, Raymond Serra, James Rebhorn, George Morfogen, John Seitz, Stephen Pearlman, Dave Nichols
This film is based on the real-life story of government informer Harold Kaufman (Alan Arkin) who provides evidence of chemicals being illegally dumped in New Jersey.
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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story 1993 PG-13, 121 min. Genre: Action
Director: Rob Cohen Cast: Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly, Robert Wagner, Michael Learned, Nancy Kwan, Kay Tong Lim, Ric Young, Clyde Kusatsu
This is the tragic story of Bruce Lee, martial arts performer, who died at a young age. He is played by his son who died shortly after the film was completed.
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Hurricane 1974 TV, 78 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Jerry Jameson Cast: Larry Hagman, Martin Milner, Jessica Walter, Barry Sullivan, Will Geer, Michael Learned, Patrick Duffy, Lonny Chapman, Frank Sutton, Ayn Ruymen, Barry Livingston, Jim Antonio, Ric Carrott, Jack Colvin, Alan Landers
Hurricane chasers Major Stoddard (Martin Milner) and Paul Damon (Larry Hagman) rescue victims of a killer hurricane in this made-for-TV disaster film that is based on William C. Anderson's novel "Hurricane Hunters." Actual pictures from 1969's Hurricane Camille add to the great film footage of hurricanes.
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Loggerheads 2005 N/R, 95 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Tim Kirkman Cast: Tess Harper, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Kelly, Michael Learned, Kip Pardue, Ann Pierce, Chris Sarandon, Valerie Watkins, Robin Weigert, Joanne Pankow, Michael Harding, Trevor Gagnon
Three stories come together involving adoption, homosexuality, and drug use in three areas of North Carolina during a three year period. Two mothers–adoptive mother Elizabeth (Tess Harper) and birth mother Grace (Bonnie Hunt)–come to terms with their feelings about the son (Kip Pardue) they unknowingly "share."
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Power 1986 R, 111 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Sidney Lumet Cast: Richard Gere, Gene Hackman, Julie Christie, Kate Capshaw, Denzel Washington, E.G. Marshall, Fritz Weaver, J.T. Walsh, Michael Learned, Beatrice Straight
Politics and public relations are the life and blood of Pete St. John (Richard Gere). Somewhere along the line, Pete has lost track of his ideals in his climb to fame and fortune as a maker of politicians. Then one day he discovers that a politician he believes in has sold out to the political power trade.
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Touched by Love 1980 PG, 95 min. Genre: Drama aka: To Elvis, with Love
Director: Gus Trikonis Cast: Deborah Raffin, Diane Lane, Michael Learned, Cristina Raines, Mary Wickes, Clu Gulager, John Amos, Clive Shalom, Twyla Volkins, Jason Bates
Based on a true story, this is a poignant film about the pen-pal relationship between Elvis Presley and a young Cerebral Palsy sufferer.
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| 1. Aftermath: A Test of Love (1991)
2. The Alarmist (1998)
3. A Christmas Without Snow (1980)
4. A Deadly Business (1986)
5. Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
6. Hurricane (1974)
7. Little Mo (1978)
8. Loggerheads (2005)
9. Power (1986)
10. Touched by Love (1980) aka: To Elvis, with Love
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