18 Shades of Dust 1999  R, 95 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Danny Aiello III
Cast: Danny Aiello, William Forsythe, Aida Turturro, Polly Draper, Leonardo Cimino, Michael Margotta, Vincent Pastore, Frank Pellegrino, Larry Romano, Raymond Serra
An aging hit man, Vincent (Danny Aiello), is in trouble with the mob for (allegedly) ratting on the boss. So now, Tommy (William Forsythe), the hot-headed son of the boss, is after Vincent. But, Vincent was a hero of Tommy's as Tommy grew up. What's a person to do? Too long and philosophical. Directing debut of stuntman Danny Aiello III, Danny Aiello's son.
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Dinner Rush 2000  R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Bob Giraldi
Cast: Danny Aiello, Edoardo Ballerini, Vivian Wu, Mike McGlone, Kirk Acevedo, Sandra Bernhard, Summer Phoenix, Polly Draper, Jamie Harris, Mark Margolis
In this behind-the-scenes look at the dining scene, Louis Cropa (Danny Aiello) is a restaurant owner and bookie whose best friend has been killed by mobsters. Personalities include star-chef Udo Cropa (Edoardo Ballerini) and sous-chef Duncan (Kirk Acevedo)–both of them just happen to be involved with the restaurant's sexy hostess, Nicole (Vivian Wu).
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Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain 1995  PG, 92 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Drama / Mystery
Director: Kevin Dobson
Cast: Anna Chlumsky, Christina Ricci, Polly Draper, Brian Kerwin, Diana Scarwid, David Keith, Gillian Barber, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Dwight McFee, Andrew Wheeler, Jewel Staite, Amy Kirk, Roger R. Cross, Jesse Moss, Kimberly Warnat
Two young girls, Jody Salerno and Beth Easton (Anna Chlumsky and Christina Ricci), find an outlet from their non-understanding parents; they hunt for a treasure in gold that was supposed to have been buried near a cave more than 100 years ago.
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Heartbeat 1993 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
aka: Danielle Steel's 'Heartbeat'
Director: Michael Miller
Cast: John Ritter, Polly Draper, Kevin Kilner, Michael Lembeck, Nancy Morgan, Christian Cousins, Victor DiMattia, Suzanne Suciu, Seth Isler, David Selburg, Steven Gilborn, Christopher Halsted
Successful TV producer Bill Grant (John Ritter) has spent so much time working that his marriage has dissolved. Meanwhile, a writer for his show, Adrian Towers (Polly Draper), is pregnant, and her marriage fails when she refuses to undergo an abortion. Adrian is devastated until Bill steps in, and romance begins anew. Based on Danielle Steele's novel.
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Making Mr. Right 1987 PG-13, 101 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Susan Seidelman
Cast: John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson, Glenne Headly, Ben Masters, Laurie Metcalf, Polly Bergen, Hart Bochner, Polly Draper, Harsh Nayyar, Susan Berman
A woman is promoting an android when she becomes romantically interested in him. Although the plot is rather weak, the acting makes up for the lack of depth.
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A Million to Juan 1994 PG, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: A Million to One
Director: Paul Rodriguez
Cast: Paul Rodriguez, Edward James Olmos, Polly Draper, Pepe Serna, Bert Rosario, Tony Plana, Jonathan Hernandez, Larry Linville, Gerardo Mejia, Victor Rivers, Maria Rangel, Leslie Danon
This version of Mark Twain's tale "The Million Pound Bank Note" features Juan Lopez (Paul Rodriguez) as an East L.A. immigrant who sells oranges to eke out a living to support his young son. One day, Juan is handed a check for $1 million–a gift that will lead to temptation and greed.
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Second Best 2004 N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Eric Weber
Cast: Joe Pantoliano, Boyd Gaines, Peter Gerety, Bronson Pinchot, Matthew Arkin, Jennifer Tilly, Stephen Bogardus, Barbara Barrie, Polly Draper, James Ryan, Damian Young, Irma St. Paule
Failed publishing executive Elliot (Joe Pantoliano) invites his best friend from college days, successful movie producer Richard (Boyd Gaines), to his home for a visit. But, the reunion triggers those feelings of being "second best" for Elliot.
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The Tic Code 1998 R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Gary Winick
Cast: Gregory Hines, Polly Draper, Chris Marquette, Desmond Robertson, Carlos McKinney, Richard A. Berk, John B. Williams, Tony Shalhoub, Carol Kane, Bill Nunn
Gifted 10-year-old Miles (Chris Marquette) dreams of becoming a jazz pianist. He manages to fit the twitches and eye rolling inherent in his neurological Tourette's Syndrome into a stunning performance when he is teamed with father-figure Tyrone (Gregory Hines), a saxophone player who also has Tourette's Syndrome.
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| 1. 18 Shades of Dust (1999)
2. Dinner Rush (2000)
3. Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995)
4. Heartbeat (1993)
aka: Danielle Steel's 'Heartbeat'
5. Making Mr. Right (1987)
6. A Million to Juan (1994)
aka: A Million to One
7. Second Best (2004)
8. The Tic Code (1998)
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