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The Arrangement   1969     1 star    R, 127 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Elia Kazan  
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Faye Dunaway, Deborah Kerr, Richard Boone, Hume Cronyn, Michael Higgins, Carol Rossen, Harold Gould, Michael Murphy, Charles Drake

  Unhappy with his job and marriage, Eddie (Kirk Douglas) tries and fails to commit suicide. He then ignores his wife's (Deborah Kerr) needs and has an affair with a coworker (Faye Dunaway). Finally, he recognizes that his problems come from his unsatisfactory relationship with his own father (Richard Boone).


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Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman   1974     3 and a half stars    TV, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Korty  
Cast: Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, David Hooks, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala, Josephine Premice, Teddy Airhart, Ted Arroyo, Will Hare, Katherine Helmond, Thalmus Rasulala, Valerie Odell, Arnold Wilkerson

  This historical drama is based on the story of fictional 110-year-old ex-slave Jane Pittman (Cicely Tyson) who reminisces about her experiences from the American Civil War until the 1960s' Civil Rights Movement. Shown through flashbacks, the story begins when the Civil War ends, and young Jane escapes from the KKK. As a newly freed woman, she fights to overcome adversity–even enduring the murder of her husband by racists in the North. Finally, she takes a positive position in the Civil Rights Movement. This television movie won nine Emmy Awards, including Best Actress (Tyson), Director, and Screenplay.



Cast
Cicely Tyson Jane Pittman
Barbara Chaney Amma Dean
Richard Dysart Master Bryant
David Hooks Colonel Dye
Michael Murphy Quentin Lerner
Odetta Big Laura
Thalmus Rasulala Ned
Josephine Premice Mme. Gautier
Teddy Airhart Sheriff Guidry
Ted Arroyo Tee-Bob
Will Hare Elbert Cluveau
Katherine Helmond Lady at House
Thalmus Rasulala Ned
Valerie Odell Ticey
Arnold Wilkerson Jimmy
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Away from Her   2007     3 and a half stars  User Rating      PG-13, 110 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Sarah Polley  
Cast: Julie Christie, Gordon Pinsent, Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy, Wendy Crewson, Kristen Thomson, Alberta Watson, Thomas Hauff, Katie Boland

  Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona (Julie Christie) have been married for more than 40 years when Grant notices that Fiona has trouble remembering things. She is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and decides it is time to move into Meadowlake nursing home. Meadowlake's rules allow new patients no visitors for the first 30 days. Grant honors the rule, returns for a visit after the orientation period, and is devastated when he realizes that Fiona does not remember him. Even more difficult to face is the fact that Fiona's affections have transferred to a fellow patient: mute, wheelchair bound Aubrey (Michael Murphy). Now, Grant must gradually accept that loving is also letting go. The film received two Academy Award nominations including Best Actress (Christie).    1 User Review




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evie 05/08/2007 
  We cried, laughed and cried some more. A wonderful love story.



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Julie Christie Fiona
Gordon Pinsent Grant
Olympia Dukakis Marian
Michael Murphy Aubrey
Wendy Crewson Madeleine
Kristen Thomson Kristy
Alberta Watson Dr. Fischer
Thomas Hauff William Hart

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Poster Art From art.comBad Company   1995     2 stars    R, 108 min.
Genre: Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Director: Damian Harris  
Cast: Ellen Barkin, Laurence Fishburne, Frank Langella, Michael Beach, David Ogden Stiers, Spalding Gray, Gia Carides, James Hong, Michael Murphy, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Tegan West, Fred Henderson, Michelle Beaudoin, L. Harvey Gold, Alan C. Peterson

  Former CIA agent Nelson Crowe (Laurence Fishburne) joins the industrial espionage firm, Grimes Organization, and works with former Covert Operations operative Margaret Wells (Ellen Barkin). She convinces Crowe that they could overthrow the boss Vic Grimes (Frank Langella) and take over the operation. Blackmail and espionage ensue in their deadly game in which no one can be trusted.



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Ellen Barkin Margaret Wells
Laurence Fishburne Nelson Crowe/Narrator
Frank Langella Vic Grimes
Michael Beach Tod Stapp
David Ogden Stiers Judge Justin Beach
Spalding Gray Walter Curl
Gia Carides Julie Ames
James Hong Bobby Birdsong
Michael Murphy "Smitty" Smithfield
Daniel Hugh Kelly Les Goodwin
Tegan West Al
Fred Henderson John Cartwain
Michelle Beaudoin Wanda
L. Harvey Gold Doctor
Alan C. Peterson Cleaners Clerk

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Batman Returns   1992     2 and a half stars  User Rating      PG-13, 126 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy / Thriller
Director: Tim Burton  
Cast: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough, Michael Murphy, Pat Hingle, Vincent Schiavelli, Cristi Conaway, Paul Reubens, Andrew Bryniarski, Steve Witting, Jan Hooks, Rick Zumwalt, Anna Katarina

  Back out of the Bat Cave into gloomy Gotham City comes Batman (Michael Keaton). This time around, he is still fighting evil forces in Gothem City, and he must contend with the Penguin (Danny DeVito) and the seductive Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer). As usual, Batman prevails.    1 User Review




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Good MovieAnonymous 01/17/2007 
  



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Michael Keaton Batman/Bruce Wayne
Danny DeVito Penguin/Oswald Cobblepot
Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman/Selina Kyle
Christopher Walken Max Shreck
Michael Gough Alfred Pennyworth
Michael Murphy The Mayor
Pat Hingle Commissioner James Gordon
Vincent Schiavelli Organ Grinder
Cristi Conaway Ice Princess
Paul Reubens Penguin's Father
Andrew Bryniarski Charles "Chip" Shreck
Steve Witting Josh
Jan Hooks Jen
Rick Zumwalt Tattooed Strongman
Anna Katarina Poodle Lady

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Brewster McCloud   1970     3 stars    R, 101 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: Bud Cort, Sally Kellerman, Michael Murphy, William Windom, Shelley Duvall, Rene Auberjonois, Stacy Keach, John Schuck, Margaret Hamilton, Bert Remsen

  This is a very offbeat story about a young boy, Brewster, who dreams of constructing bird's wings and flying through the Houston Astrodome.

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The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial   1988     3 stars    TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: Eric Bogosian, Jeff Daniels, Brad Davis, Peter Gallagher, Michael Murphy, Kevin J. O'Connor, Daniel Jenkins, Danny Darst, Ken Michels, Matt Malloy, David Miller, Kenneth V. Jones, Matt Smith, L.W. Wyman, Brian Haley

  Based on Herman Wouk's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, this is a very well-produced, made-for-TV film about the compulsive Captain Queeg (Brad Davis) whose crew mutinies and takes over their minesweeper. Lt. Steve Maryk (Jeff Daniels) led the mutiny because a deadly storm was brewing, and Maryk felt that Capt. Queeg was losing his sanity. The act leads to a court martial. Defense attorney Lt. Barney Greenwald (Eric Bogosian) calls Queeg to testify for the defense–knowing that the only way to win the case is to prove that Capt. Queeg really was incompetent. A compelling story.



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Eric Bogosian Lt. Barney Greenwald
Jeff Daniels Lt. Steve Maryk
Brad Davis LCDR Phillip Francis Queeg
Peter Gallagher LCDR John Challee
Michael Murphy Capt. Blakely
Kevin J. O'Connor Lt. Thomas Keefer
Daniel Jenkins Lt. Willis Keith
Danny Darst Capt. Randolph Southard
Ken Michels Dr. Bird
Matt Malloy Legal Assistant
David Miller Steonographer
Kenneth V. Jones Legal Assistant
Matt Smith Party Guest
L.W. Wyman Party Guest
Brian Haley Party Guest

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The Class of Miss MacMichael   1978     1 and a half stars    R, 99 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Silvio Narizzano  
Cast: Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Michael Murphy, Rosalind Cash, John Standing, Michael Murphy, Phil Daniels, Tony London, Marianne Stone

  Dedicated teacher Conor MacMichael (Glenda Jackson) fights the establishment, headed by Terence Sutton (Oliver Reed), to bring knowledge to her class of social misfits.

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Clean Slate   1994     2 and a half stars    PG-13, 107 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Mick Jackson  
Cast: Dana Carvey, Valeria Golino, James Earl Jones, Kevin Pollak, Michael Gambon, Michael Murphy, Olivia d'Abo, Gailard Sartain

  This crime fighting comedy involves the exploits of Detective Pogue (Dana Carvey) who cannot retain his memory after falling asleep. He is assisted by his dog, presenting its own unique set of problems.


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Cloak & Dagger   1984     2 and a half stars    PG, 101 min.
Genre: Family / Action / Drama / Thriller / Mystery
Director: Richard Franklin  
Cast: Dabney Coleman, Henry Thomas, Michael Murphy, Christina Nigra, John McIntire, Jeanette Nolan, Eloy Casados, Tim Rossovich, William Forsythe, Robert DoQui, Shelby Leverington, Linden Chiles, William Marquez, Robert Curtin, Wendell Wright

  This entertaining film is about lonely, young Davey (Henry Thomas) who is known for making up stories. Davey has his own computer and while playing his favorite video game, "Cloak and Dagger," discovers a plot to smuggle U.S. secret information. He tells his father Hal (Dabney Coleman), but Hal doesn't believe him and thinks that, once more, Davey is living out his fantasies. Davey enlists the aid of his imaginary friend Jack Sprat (also played by Coleman), but Jack cannot help this time. Now, Davey turns to his friend Kim (Christina Nigra) and they find themselves involved with real agents and crooks–all because a microchip is hidden in Davey's video game cassette.



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Dabney Coleman Jack Flack/Hal Osborne
Henry Thomas Davey Osborne
Michael Murphy Rice
Christina Nigra Kim Gardener
John McIntire George MacCready
Jeanette Nolan Eunice MacCready
Eloy Casados Alvarez
Tim Rossovich Haverman
William Forsythe Morris
Robert DoQui Lt. Fleming
Shelby Leverington Marilyn Gardener
Linden Chiles Airport Security Chief
William Marquez Airport Security Guard
Robert Curtin Murdoch
Wendell Wright Airport Security Guard
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Countdown   1968     3 and a half stars    N/R, 101 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: James Caan, Robert Duvall, Joanna Moore, Barbara Baxley, Charles Aidman, Steve Ihnat, Ted Knight, Michael Murphy, Charles Irving

  This is a fictionalized story about the behind-the-scenes struggles that occurred before the first manned-space shot to the moon.


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The Day Reagan Was Shot   2001     2 and a half stars    TV, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Cyrus Nowrastch  
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Richard Crenna, Yannick Bisson, Colm Feore, Michael Murphy, Holland Taylor, Kenneth Welsh, Leon Pownall, Robert Bockstael, Beau Starr

  On March 30, 1981, John Hinkley shot President Reagan in an assassination attempt. This made-for-cable TV film covers the events that followed over the next day as the confused (according to the film) Reagan staff reacted. Based on press accounts and other written materials; there were no interviews with participants.


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Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster   1992     3 stars    TV, 95 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Disaster at Valdez

Director: Paul Seed  
Cast: John Heard, Christopher Lloyd, Rip Torn, Don S. Davis, Bob Gunton, David Morse, Paul(2) Guilfoyle, Michael Murphy

  Conflicts between Alaskans, environmentalists, and Exxon are presented in this docudrama about the historic oil spill off Alaska in March, 1989.

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Double Trouble   1967     1 star    N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Norman Taurog  
Cast: Elvis Presley, Annette Day, John Williams, Yvonne Romain, Chips Rafferty, Michael Murphy, Norman Rossington, Monte Landis, Leon Askin, John Alderson, Stanley Adams, Helene Winston

  Singer Guy Lambert (Elvis Presley) is touring Europe when he runs into trouble on two fronts: jewel thieves who hide diamonds in his luggage AND a rich teenager (Annette Day) who falls in love with him.


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Folks!   1992     1 and a half stars    PG-13, 109 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Ted Kotcheff  
Cast: Tom Selleck, Don Ameche, Anne Jackson, Christine Ebersole, Wendy Crewson, Robert Pastorelli, Michael Murphy, Kevin Chevalia, Margaret Kay Murphy, Joseph Miller, T.J. Parish, J. Patrick McCormack, Jon Favreau

  Stockbroker Jon Aldrich (Tom Selleck) lives the good life with his wife Audrey (Wendy Crewson) and kids–until his parents (Don Ameche and Anne Jackson) move in with them. The move triggers problems: Audrey moves out, and then Jon is fired for insider trading. As if things were not bad enough, Jon's sister, Arlene (Christine Ebersole), moves in with him and brings her kids along. What more could go wrong?



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Tom Selleck Jon Aldrich
Don Ameche Harry Aldrich
Anne Jackson Mildred Aldrich
Christine Ebersole Arlene Aldrich
Wendy Crewson Audrey Aldrich
Robert Pastorelli Fred
Michael Murphy Ed
Kevin Chevalia Kevin
Margaret Kay Murphy Maggie
Joseph Miller Jerry
T.J. Parish Steve
J. Patrick McCormack Howard
Jon Favreau Chicago Taxi Driver

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Footsteps   2003     1 and a half stars    TV, 95 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: John Badham  
Cast: Candice Bergen, Bryan Brown, Michael Murphy, Bug Hall, John Walf, Cindy Sampson, Suzanne Jacob, Johanna MacCulloch, Austin St. John, Darcy Lindzon

  Mystery writer Daisy Lowendahl (Candice Bergen) goes to her isolated beach house on Long Island for rest and finds one of her fans, Spencer Weaver (Bug Hall), inside. A short time later, Eddie Bruno (Bryan Brown) arrives at the beach house claiming that Daisy's husband, Robbie (Michael Murphy), sent him to make sure she is safe. But, in truth, Spencer and Eddie are devoted readers of Daisy's novels and seek revenge after she killed off one of the popular characters in her last book. Now, Daisy tries desperately to reach her husband hoping that he can save her.



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Candice Bergen Daisy Lowendahl
Bryan Brown Eddie Bruno
Michael Murphy Robbie
Bug Hall Spencer Weaver
John Walf Boss
Cindy Sampson Jordan Hayes
Suzanne Jacob Babs
Johanna MacCulloch Lauren
Austin St. John Police Investigator
Darcy Lindzon Tommy

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The Front   1976     3 stars    PG, 95 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Martin Ritt  
Cast: Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Michael Murphy, Andrea Marcovicci, Herschel Bernardi, Remak Ramsay, Josef Sommer, Lloyd Gough, David Margulies, Danny Aiello, Marvin Lichterman, Joshua Shelley

  The 1950s' black-listing of suspected Communists in the Hollywood film industry is the focus of this film. Howard Prince (Woody Allen) must deal with his conscience when he agrees to pass off his friends' scripts as his own because of their black-listed status.


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The Great Bank Hoax   1978     2 and a half stars    PG, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: The Great Georgia Bank Hoax
Shenanigans

Director: Joseph Jacoby  
Cast: Burgess Meredith, Richard Basehart, Ned Beatty, Charlene Dallas, Paul Sand, Michael Murphy, Arthur Godfrey, Connie Forslund, Sara Newman, John C. Becher, Guy Le Bow, Roy Tatum, John Lefkowitz, Alek Primrose, Bibi Osterwald

  The bank examiner is scheduled to arrive at the Pewter Bank when the bank comptroller Julius Taggart (Ned Beatty) informs bank officers Jack Stutz and Manny Benchley (Burgess Meredith and Richard Basehart) that someone has embezzled $100,000. The embezzler turns out to be the chief clerk Richard Smedley (Paul Sand), and he claims that he did it to point out a flaw in the bank's bookkeeping. When the bank officials come up with a scheme to rob the bank in order to cover up the embezzlement, more than a few complications ensue involving not only the bank officers but pillars of the community as well.



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Burgess Meredith Jack Stutz
Richard Basehart Emanuel Benchley
Ned Beatty Julius Taggart
Charlene Dallas Cathy
Paul Sand Richard Smedley
Michael Murphy Manigma
Arthur Godfrey Bryer
Connie Forslund Patricia
Sara Newman Andrea
John C. Becher Alex
Guy Le Bow Sheriff
Roy Tatum Deputy Jason
John Lefkowitz Deputy Bart
Alek Primrose Reverend
Bibi Osterwald Sara

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Heights   2005     2 and a half stars    R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Chris Terrio  
Cast: Glenn Close, Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden, Jesse Bradford, Eric Bogosian, John Light, Matthew Davis, Isabella Rossellini, Thomas Lennon, George Segal, Susan Malick, Michael Murphy

  During a 24 hour period, five New Yorkers (Glenn Close, Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden, Jesse Bradford, and Matthew Davis) struggle with identities and love as their lives intersect and then go their separate ways.

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Kansas City   1996     3 stars    R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte, Michael Murphy, Dermot Mulroney, Steve Buscemi, Brooke Smith, Jane Adams

  This entertaining film represents Director Robert Altman's memories of his hometown. The setting is 1934, and the plot involves a bizarre kidnapping. However, the real story is the interaction of a varied assortment of characters: gamblers, socialites, politicians, musicians, and–oh yes–just ordinary people.

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M*A*S*H   1970     4 stars    PG, 113 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
aka: MASH

Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Tom Skerritt, Sally Kellerman, Robert Duvall, Jo Ann Pflug, Gary Burghoff, Bud Cort, Rene Auberjonois, Fred Williamson, Roger Bowen, David Arkin, Michael Murphy, Kim Atwood, Tim Brown

  This is the irreverent movie about one Mobile Army Surgical Hospital staff serving in the Korean War and was the basis for the popular television series. Battlefield surgeons Hawkeye Pierce (Donald Sutherland), Trapper John McIntyre (Elliott Gould), and Duke Forrest (Tom Skerritt) relieve the horrors of war through numerous pranks aimed at chief nurse Hot Lips Houlihan (Sally Kellerman) and Maj. Frank Burns (Richard Duvall). Ring Lardner Jr. won the Oscar for his screenplay, and four nominations were received, including Best Picture, Director, and Actress in a Supporting Role (Kellerman).



Cast
Donald Sutherland Hawkeye Pierce
Elliott Gould Trapper John McIntyre
Tom Skerritt Duke Forrest
Sally Kellerman Maj. Hot Lips Houlihan
Robert Duvall Maj. Frank Burns
Jo Ann Pflug Lt. Hot Dish
Gary Burghoff Radar O'Reilly
Rene Auberjonois Dago Red
Fred Williamson Spearchucker Jones
Roger Bowen Col. Henry Blake
David Arkin Sgt. Major Vollmer
Michael Murphy Me Lay
Kim Atwood Ho-Jon
Tim Brown Cpl. Judson

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Poster Art From art.comManhattan   1979     3 and a half stars  User Rating      R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Woody Allen  
Cast: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Meryl Streep, Michael Murphy, Anne Byrne Hoffman, Tisa Farrow, Wallace Shawn, Karen Allen, David Rasche, Karen Ludwig, Michael O'Donoghue, Bella Abzug, Gary Weis

  TV comedy writer Isaac Davis (Woody Allen) has divorced his lesbian wife Jill (Meryl Streep), and now she is writing a revealing book about their marriage. Meanwhile, Isaac is dating 17-year-old Tracy (Mariel Hemingway), but when that romance goes nowhere, Isaac hooks up with Mary (Diane Keaton) who just happens to be the mistress of his good friend Yale (Michael Murphy) who, in turn, is already married to Emily. New York City provides the backdrop for humor in this story about over-achieving characters and their short-lived relationships. Mariel Hemingway was nominated for an Oscar (Best Supporting Actress).    1 User Review




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My vote for the best Woody Allen film1fatts 03/26/2007 
  My vote for the best Woody Allen.
I was captivated from the opening shot: black and white fireworks over the Manhattan skyline, music by Gershwin.
There is the Allen Jewish-New Yorker-Neurosis stuff and the Allen self-deprecating humour, and it is all good. Better than good is Mariel Hemingway: the actress for sure, but not just the actress. The character. The screenplay. There is an unsentimental understanding that Woody Allen the director has of Woody Allen the character (called 'Isaac Davis" in this version, but Woody Allen is Woody Allen). It is a funny piece, but Isaac is self-centered and essentially selfish, and it costs him a lot and may cost him everything. This all revolves around Tracy (Hemingway) which is written bravely out of rhythm with almost everything else and is ultimately the move moving for it.
If you see no other Woody Allen film. . .


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McCabe & Mrs. Miller   1971     3 and a half stars    R, 121 min.
Genre: Drama / Western
Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Rene Auberjonois, William Devane, John Schuck, Bert Remsen, Shelley Duvall, Keith Carradine, Michael Murphy, Antony Holland, Corey Fischer, Hugh Millais, Wayne Robson, Wayne Grace, Jackie Crossland

  Set in the Old West, this is the story of John Q. McCabe (Warren Beatty), a not-very-bright hustler who sets out to make a success out of a whorehouse in the Pacific Northwest. The much brighter Constance Miller (Julie Christie), a professional madam, lends her expertise to the project and assures its success. When a buy-out is offered, John and Constance experience differences of opinion. Christie was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress.



Cast
Warren Beatty John McCabe
Julie Christie Constance Miller
Rene Auberjonois Sheehan
William Devane The Lawyer
John Schuck Smalley
Bert Remsen Bart Coyle
Shelley Duvall Ida Coyle
Keith Carradine Cowboy
Michael Murphy Eugene Sears
Antony Holland Ernie Hollander
Corey Fischer Mr. Elliot
Hugh Millais Butler
Wayne Robson Bartender
Wayne Grace Bartender
Jackie Crossland Lily

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Mesmerized   1986     2 stars    PG, 97 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Shocked

Director: Michael Laughlin  
Cast: Jodie Foster, John Lithgow, Michael Murphy, Dan Shor, Harry Andrews, Philip Holder, Beryl Te Wiata, Reg Evans, Jonathan Hardy, Don Selwyn, Derek Hardwick, George Spoors

  Set in late-1800s' New Zealand, this film is supposedly based on a true story. An 18-year-old, orphaned girl (Jodie Foster) marries a much older man (John Lithgow) who turns out to be cruel and sexually deviant. Finally, she must deal with the situation. Adapted from a Jerzy Skolimowski book.

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Poster Art From art.comNashville   1975     4 stars    R, 159 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: Ronee Blakely, Lily Tomlin, Ned Beatty, Karen Black, Keith Carradine, Geraldine Chaplin, Michael Murphy, Henry Gibson, Shelley Duvall, Barbara Harris, Scott Glenn, Keenan Wynn, Robert DoQui, Jeff Goldblum, Barbara Baxley

  On the surface, this film is about the country music business; however, the characters in this story weave together people from all walks of life who represent something much deeper than just the music industry of Nashville. Keith Carradine wrote the Oscar-winning song, "I'm Easy." The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Supporting Actress (both Ronee Blakley and Lily Tomlin), and Director.



Cast
Ronee Blakely Barbara Jean
Lily Tomlin Linnea Reese
Ned Beatty Delbert Reese
Karen Black Connie White
Keith Carradine Tom Frank
Geraldine Chaplin Opal
Michael Murphy John Triplette
Henry Gibson Haven Hamilton
Shelley Duvall Marthe aka L.A. Joan
Barbara Harris Albuquerque
Scott Glenn Pfc. Glenn Kelly
Keenan Wynn Mr. Green
Robert DoQui Wade Cooley
Jeff Goldblum Tricycle Man
Barbara Baxley Lady Pearl

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Nightmare in Chicago   1964     3 stars    TV, 80 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: Michael Murphy, Andrew Duggan, Charles McGraw, Robert Ridgely, Carroll O'Connor, Ted Knight, Philip Abbott, Mary Frann, Ron Masak, Barbara Turner

  This tense made-for-TV film, shot entirely on location, follows a psycho terrorizing the city during a killing spree, concentrating on drive-by shootings on a Chicago toll road.

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Poster Art From art.comPrivate Parts   1997     3 stars    R, 111 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
aka: Howard Stern's Private Parts

Director: Betty Thomas  
Cast: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Mary McCormack, Paul Giamatti, Fred Norris, Jackie Martling, Gary Dell'Abate, Carol Alt, Richard Portnow, Kelly Bishop, Allison Janney, Michael Murphy, Paul Hecht, Henry Goodman, Jonathan Hadary

  Howard Stern stars as himself in this comedy based on his 1993 autobiography of his rise from small-time DJ to the self-proclaimed "King of All Media." Both his professional and personal lives are revealed from his on-the-air bathroom humor that leads to clashes with radio station executives to his marriage to his understanding wife Alison (Mary McCormack).



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Howard Stern Howard Stern
Robin Quivers Herself
Mary McCormack Alison Stern
Paul Giamatti Kenny
Fred Norris Himself
Jackie Martling Himself
Gary Dell'Abate Himself
Carol Alt Gloria
Richard Portnow Ben Stern
Kelly Bishop Ray Stern
Allison Janney Dee Dee
Michael Murphy Roger Erlick
Paul Hecht Ross Buckingham
Henry Goodman Moti
Jonathan Hadary Griff

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Salvador   1986     3 stars    R, 123 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Oliver Stone  
Cast: James Woods, James Belushi, John Savage, Michael Murphy, Elpidia Carrillo, Tony Plana, Colby Chester, Cynthia Gibb, John Doe, Will MacMillan, Valerie Wildman, Jose Carlos Ruiz, Jorge Luke, Juan Fernandez, Salvador Sanchez

  Richard Boyle (James Woods) is a down-on-his-luck photojournalist who joins his disc-jockey friend Dr. Rock (Jim Belushi) on a car trip to El Salvador in 1980 to cover the war. Boyle forms uneasy alliances with both the guerillas and the right-wing military and realizes that the U.S. press is not adequately reporting the situation. Meanwhile, Boyle falls in love with a Salvadorian, Maria (Elpidia Carrillo), and must find the means to get her out of the country alive. This is based on a true story and conveys the excitement of the time. Woods was nominated for an Oscar.



Cast
James Woods Richard Boyle
James Belushi Doctor Rock
John Savage John Cassady
Michael Murphy Ambassador Thomas Kelly
Elpidia Carrillo Maria
Tony Plana Maj. Maximilano "Max" Casanova
Colby Chester Jack Morgan
Cynthia Gibb Cathy Moore
John Doe Roberto
Will MacMillan Colonel Bentley Hyde Sr.
Valerie Wildman Pauline Axelrod
Jose Carlos Ruiz Archbishop Romero
Jorge Luke Colonel Julio Figueroa
Juan Fernandez Army Lieutenant
Salvador Sanchez Human Rights Leader

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Shocker   1989     2 stars    R, 110 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Comedy / Fantasy
Director: Wes Craven  
Cast: Mitch Pileggi, John Tesh, Heather Langenkamp, Michael Murphy, Jessica Craven, Camille Cooper, Peter Berg, Sam Scarber, Ted Raimi, Keith Anthony-Lubow-Bellamy, Virginia Morris, Emily Samuel, Richard(2) Brooks, Peter Tilden, Bingham Ray

  A psychotic, Horace (Mitch Pileggi), slashes his way through entire families until he is caught with help from young Jonathan (Peter Berg) and electrocuted. But, Horace had made a pact with the Devil and returns as an evil spirit, possessing others and making them continue the killings. The ultimate goal is to take revenge on Jonathan. Plenty of satire and rip-offs of other films. Fun, in a sordid sort of way.



Cast
Mitch Pileggi Horace Pinker
John Tesh TV Newscaster
Heather Langenkamp Victim
Michael Murphy Lt. Don Parker
Jessica Craven Counterperson
Camille Cooper Alison
Peter Berg Jonathan Parker
Sam Scarber Cooper
Ted Raimi Pac Man
Keith Anthony-Lubow-Bellamy Football Player
Virginia Morris Diane
Emily Samuel Sally
Richard(2) Brooks Rhino
Peter Tilden Reporter
Bingham Ray Bartender

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Silver City   2004     3 stars  User Rating      R, 129 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Sayles  
Cast: Chris Cooper, Michael Murphy, Richard Dreyfuss, Danny Huston, Miguel Ferrer, Ralph Waite, Daryl Hannah, Tim Roth, Billy Zane, Kris Kristofferson, Maria Bello, Thora Birch

  In a not very subtle imitation of George W. Bush, Colorado gubernatorial candidate Dickie Pilager (Chris Cooper) reels in a corpse from the lake during the taping of a political ad to roll back pollution controls. His manager, Chuck Raven (Richard Dreyfuss), promptly hires investigator Danny O'Brien (Kris Kristofferson) to look for links between the corpse and political enemies, which results in the discovery of corruption emanating from the Pilager family.    2 User Reviews




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Joanna 10/18/2009 
  Wonderfully droll look at a clueless or is it a ruthless political family. Chris Cooper is a delight to watch. Great fun!

fairsuzette 02/21/2007 
  fair show better if billy zane got girl


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Strange Behavior   1981     2 stars    R, 98 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Mystery
aka: Dead Kids

Director: Michael Laughlin  
Cast: Michael Murphy, Louise Fletcher, Dan Shor, Fiona Lewis, Arthur Dignam, Scott Brady, Charles(2) Lane, Marc McClure, Dey Young, Elizabeth Cheshire, Beryl Te Wiata, Jim Boelsen

  A series of gory murders committed by a college town's teenagers seems to have a connection to the university psychology department that is run by Dr. Gwen Parkinson (Fiona Lewis). Sheriff John Brady (Michael Murphy) investigates and, through his son Pete (Dan Shor) who had participated in mind-control experiments, finds that the murders appear to have started when Dr. LeSange (Arthur Dignam) ran the mind-control experiments in Parkinson's psychology department. But, LeSange is dead–or is he?–as Brady is about to find out. Special effects are well-executed.



Cast
Michael Murphy Sheriff John Brady
Louise Fletcher Barbara Moorhead
Dan Shor Pete Brady
Fiona Lewis Gwen Parkinson
Arthur Dignam LeSange
Scott Brady Shea
Charles(2) Lane Donovan
Marc McClure Oliver
Dey Young Caroline
Elizabeth Cheshire Lucy
Beryl Te Wiata Mrs. Haskell
Jim Boelsen Waldo

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That Cold Day in the Park   1969     1 star    R, 113 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Altman  
Cast: Sandy Dennis, Michael Burns, Susanne Benton, David Garfield, Luana Anders, Michael Murphy, Edward Greenhalgh, Linda Sorenson, Alicia Amman, Rae Brown

  A sexually repressed spinster, Frances Austen (Sandy Dennis), invites a young man (Michael Burns) into her home and then becomes obsessed with keeping him as her prisoner.

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An Unmarried Woman   1978     3 stars    R, 124 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Paul Mazursky  
Cast: Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy, Lisa Lucas, Cliff Gorman, Patricia(2) Quinn, Kelly Bishop, Andrew Duncan, Raymond J. Barry, Jill Eikenberry, Linda Miller, Daniel Seltzer, Matthew Arkin, Penelope Russianoff, Novella Nelson

  Erica (Jill Clayburgh) works to find new meaning and purpose in her life after her husband, Martin (Michael Murphy), walks out on her and their daughter Patti (Lisa Lucas) after 17 years of marriage. First, Erica begins to take control of her life by bonding with her group of women friends and seeking therapy. Then, she begins life anew through her job at an art gallery and a romantic relationship with an understanding artist, Saul (Alan Bates). The film received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Actress (Clayburgh), and Screenplay.



Cast
Jill Clayburgh Erica
Alan Bates Saul
Michael Murphy Martin
Lisa Lucas Patti
Cliff Gorman Charlie
Patricia(2) Quinn Sue
Kelly Bishop Elaine
Andrew Duncan Bob
Raymond J. Barry Edward
Jill Eikenberry Claire
Linda Miller Jeannette
Daniel Seltzer Dr. Jacobs
Matthew Arkin Phil
Penelope Russianoff Tanya
Novella Nelson Jean

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What's Up, Doc?   1972     3 stars    G, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Peter Bogdanovich  
Cast: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Kenneth Mars, Austin Pendleton, Sorrell Booke, Michael Murphy, Mabel Albertson, John Hillerman, M. Emmet Walsh, Madeline Kahn

  Four suitcases get mixed up, and their owners' lives are changed forever. During the process of retrieving the correct luggage, Howard Bannister (Ryan O'Neal), a somber musicologist, meets Judy Maxwell (Barbra Streisand), a dizzy student, who keeps popping back into his life.


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The Year of Living Dangerously   1982     3 and a half stars    PG, 115 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Peter Weir  
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, Michael Murphy, Bembol Roco, Bill Kerr, Domingo Landicho, Hermano De Guzman, Noel Ferrier, Paul Sonkkila

  Personal lives and politics combine when journalist Guy Hamilton (Mel Gibson) goes to Indonesia in 1965 to cover the last days of President Sukarno's reign. Linda Hunt received the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.


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1. The Arrangement (1969)
2. Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974)
3. Away from Her (2007)
4. Bad Company (1995)
5. Batman Returns (1992)
6. Brewster McCloud (1970)
7. The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1988)
8. The Class of Miss MacMichael (1978)
9. Clean Slate (1994)
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20. Kansas City (1996)
21. M*A*S*H (1970)
   aka: MASH
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23. McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
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26. Nightmare in Chicago (1964)
27. Private Parts (1997)
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28. Salvador (1986)
29. Shocker (1989)
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