Broadcast News 1987  R, 132 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: James L. Brooks
Cast: William Hurt, Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack, Jack Nicholson, Peter Hackes, Christian Clemenson, Stephen Mendillo, Gennie James, Robert Katims
James Brooks directed this much acclaimed film about the romantic and professional entanglements of three television news reporters: a bright, highly principled producer (Holly Hunter), an idiot of an anchorman with public appeal (William Hurt), and a talented reporter (Albert Brooks). Several Oscar nominations were received including Best Picture, Actor (Hurt), Actress (Hunter), and Supporting Actor (Brooks).
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The Chamber 1996  R, 111 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: James Foley
Cast: Chris O'Donnell, Gene Hackman, Faye Dunaway, David Marshall Grant, Lela Rochon, Bo Jackson, Millie Perkins, Robert Prosky, Nicholas Pryor
A young lawyer, Adam Hall (Chris O'Donnell), takes on the case of a Klansman, Sam Cahill (Gene Hackman) and subsequently learns that he is Cahill's grandson. The race against time is on as Hall tries to win clemency for Cahill before the execution date.
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 Christine 1983  R, 116 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: John Carpenter
Cast: Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Harry Dean Stanton, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Christine Belford, Kelly Preston, Roberts Blossom
John Carpenter directed this film based on Stephen King's novel about a teenage dweebe who buys a 1958 Plymouth Fury, "Christine," in hopes of impressing the girls. Christine, however, has a mind of her own and has a very nasty way of showing it, especially when her owner starts dating the prettiest girl in school. Scary stuff.
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Dead Man Walking 1995  R, 120 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Tim Robbins
Cast: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey, Celia Weston, Lois Smith, Scott Wilson, Margo Martindale, Barton Heyman
Based on a real-life New Orleans nun, Sister Helen Prejean (Susan Sarandon), this film follows her fictionalized relationship with a Death Row inmate (Sean Penn) who begs for her help in saving him from his fate. Susan Sarandon won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance, and three other nominations were received, including Best Actor and Director.
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Dudley Do-Right 1999  PG, 75 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Hugh Wilson
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alfred Molina, Eric Idle, Alex Rocco, Robert Prosky, Jack Kehler, Don Yesso, Brant Von Hoffman, Jed Rees
Dudley Do-Right is a rugged, if not overly bright, Canadian Mountie who rights wrongs wherever he finds them. Dudley's nemesis, Snidley K. Whiplash (Alfred Molina) has contrived a dastardly plan to rid Semi-Happy Valley of its residents and replace them with his gang of 999. But, if Dudley has his way, Snidley Whiplash will be foiled before his diabolical deeds can be put into action.
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Far and Away 1992 PG-13, 140 min.
Genre: Drama / Adventure / Romance
Director: Ron Howard
Cast: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky, Barbara Babcock, Colm Meaney, Rance Howard, Clint Howard, Cyril Cusack, Michelle Johnson, Eileen Pollock, Douglas Gillison, Wayne Grace, Niall Toibin, Jared Harris
Spectacular scenery of Ireland forms the early backdrop of this film about Irish immigrants who come to America in the late 1800s in search of land. Tenant farmer Joseph Donnelly (Tom Cruise) is working in western Ireland when his father is killed during a protest against ruthless landowner Daniel Christie (Robert Prosky). Joseph seeks vengeance, but Daniel's daughter Shannon (Nicole Kidman) stabs Joseph. While he is recovering, Shannon convinces Joseph to join her on a trip to America to acquire land during the Oklahoma land rush. Shannon and Joseph set out on the voyage but encounter obstacles along the way. They finally arrive in Oklahoma and have fallen in love, but Shannon's father is now following them with plans to take Shannon back home to Ireland.
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Funny About Love 1990 PG-13, 101 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Leonard Nimoy
Cast: Gene Wilder, Christine Lahti, Mary Stuart Masterson, Robert Prosky, Stephen Tobolowsky, Susan Ruttan, Anne Jackson, Jean De Baer, David Margulies, Tara Shannon, Wendie Malick, Robert Hy Gorman, Freda Foh Shen, Scott Groff, Ramy Zada
Liberal political cartoonist Duffy Bergman (Gene Wilder) falls in love with and marries a chef, Meg (Christine Lahti). All goes well–for awhile–until Duffy thinks about having a baby, and Meg wants her career. They drift apart, and Duffy finds another "love of his life," Daphne (Mary Stuart Masterson). Only after Daphne becomes pregnant does Duffy realize how much Meg means to him.
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The Great Outdoors 1988  PG, 91 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Howard Deutch
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening, Chris Young, Ian Giatti, Robert Prosky, Hilary Gordon, Rebecca Gordon
Two brothers-in-law and their families go on vacation in the great outdoors. The brothers-in-law are complete opposites–Aykroyd plays a cold, anal, retentive businessman, and Candy a carefree, fun-loving guy. Highlight: Annette Bening's film debut.
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Green Card 1990  PG-13, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Gerard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Bebe Neuwirth, Gregg Edelman, Robert Prosky, Jessie Keosian, Ethan Phillips, Mary Louise Wilson, Lois Smith, Conrad McLaren
When Georges (Gerard Depardieu, in his U.S. film debut) wants to start a new life in the U.S., he needs a Green Card to work. Bronte (Andie MacDowell), an avid horticulturalist, wants to move into an apartment with a greenhouse, but she must be married to do so. Both people can be satisfied by a marriage of convenience. When the authorities question Georges' marriage, the two must actually move in together. Love blooms.
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch 1990 PG-13, 106 min.
Genre: Fantasy / Comedy / Horror / Sci-Fi
Director: Joe Dante
Cast: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Prosky, Robert Picardo, Tony Randall, Christopher Lee, Dick Miller, Keye Luke, Kathleen Freeman, Haviland Morris, Jackie Joseph, Gedde Watanabe, Shawn Nelson, Howie Mandel
The Gremlins are back, and this time they invade the Clamp Center office building in New York that is owned by billionaire Daniel Clamp (John Glover). Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates) are also back, and now they work for Clamp. One day, they find a Gremlin in the building. But, it is too late, the Gremlin reproduces a new generation of Gremlins, and their leader Brain Gremlin (voice of Tony Randall) is plotting an escape after dark so that they can wreak havoc on New York. Lots of funny stuff with the gore.
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Hanky Panky 1982 PG, 110 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy
Director: Sidney Poitier
Cast: Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, Richard Widmark, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Prosky, Josef Sommer, Johnny Sekka, Jay O. Sanders, Sam Gray, Larry Bryggman, Pat Corley, James Tolkan
Chicago architect Michael Jordon (Gene Wilder) takes a cab ride with a stranger, Janet (Kathleen Quinlan), who just happens to be on the run from Ransom (Richard Widmark). She is carrying a mysterious package that Ransom wants. Michael tries to help Janet, but she is killed by Ransom, and Michael becomes the prime suspect. Now, Michael teams up with Kate Hellman (Gilda Radner) who helps him locate Janet's package. The search ends in the Grand Canyon where the real showdown takes place.
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The Heist 1989 R, 95 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Stuart Orme
Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Tom Skerritt, Wendy Hughes, Noble Willingham, Tom Atkins, Robert Prosky, Stephen Apostolina, Ben Mittleman, Roger Hewlett, Joseph Carberry, Chino "Fats" Williams, Art Frankel
In this made-for-TV movie, Neil Skinner (Pierce Brosnan) has been framed by his ex-partner, Ebbet Berens (Tom Skerritt), and sent to jail. Now, released from prison, Neil sets out to exact revenge on Ebbet who not only took his money but his girlfriend, Sheila (Wendy Hughes), as well.
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Hoffa 1992 R, 140 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Danny DeVito
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Armand Assante, J.T. Walsh, John C. Reilly, Frank Whaley, Kevin Anderson, John P. Ryan, Robert Prosky, Nicholas Pryor
This story begins with the day labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Jack Nicholson) disappeared. Flashbacks adroitly tell the story of his associations with the Mafia and confrontations with United States Attorney General Robert Kennedy (Kevin Anderson).
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Into Thin Air 1985 PG-13, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Roger Young
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Robert Prosky, Sam Robards, Nicholas Pryor, John Dennis Johnston, Tate Donovan, Patricia Smith, Bill Calvert, J.P. Bumstead, Ebbe Roe Smith, Britt Leach, Dale Wilson
A teenager vanishes on a trip from Canada to Colorado, and his mother (Ellen Burstyn), frustrated with having little help from authorities, hires a retired detective (Robert Prosky). The two search for the truth about what happened. Based on a true story. Made for TV.
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Last Action Hero 1993 PG-13, 122 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: John McTiernan
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austin O'Brien, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mercedes Ruehl, Tom Noonan, Anthony Quinn, Chevy Chase, Danny DeVito, Charles Dance, Frank McRae, Robert Prosky, Ian McKellen, Joan Plowright
Eleven-year-old Danny (Austin O'Brien) gets a magic ticket, once owned by Houdini, to meet his hero Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Danny enters the theater and is catapulted from the real world of the theater, through the movie screen, and into Slater's sports car. Slater is battling a trio of bad guys–Benedict (Charles Dance), Vivaldi (Anthony Quinn), and The Ripper (Tom Noonan)–and Danny becomes his assistant. Then, Benedict steals Danny's magic ticket stub and propels himself into the real world where he and The Ripper create havoc on Times Square. Their actions force Slater to leave his cinematic world and cross over into reality to stop the villains. Will Slater's heroic actions succeed in the real world? The film is filled with cameo appearances/voices.
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Loose Cannons 1990 R, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Bob Clark
Cast: Gene Hackman, Dan Aykroyd, Dom DeLuise, Ronny Cox, Nancy Travis, Robert Prosky, Paul Koslo, Dick O'Neill, David Alan Grier
When a straight-arrow cop (Gene Hackman) is assigned a new, offbeat partner (Dan Aykroyd), there are differing opinions as to how to solve the murder case to which the new partners have been assigned. These two actors deserve better than this. 1 User Review
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| | non stop laughter and action - aykroyd is at his best | jackdanielsandwater07 10/03/2009 | | I have never laughed so hard and have seen it many times |
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The Lords of Discipline 1983 R, 102 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Franc Roddam
Cast: David Keith, Robert Prosky, G.D. Spradlin, Barbara Babcock, Michael Biehn, Rick Rossovich, Judge Reinhold, Bill Paxton, Matt Frewer, John Lavachielli, Michell Lichtenstein, Mark Breland, Malcolm Danare, Greg Webb, Ed Bishop
Set at Carolina Military Institute in the Deep South, racism is the theme of this story when the school admits its first Black cadet. Cadet Will McClean's'' (David Keith) faculty mentor (Robert Prosky) gives him the mission of trying to prevent the plots of a secret group, "The Ten," who are cadets determined to support their out-dated way of life.
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 Mad City 1997 PG-13, 114 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Costa-Gavras
Cast: John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia Kirshner, Alan Alda, Robert Prosky, Blythe Danner, William Atherton, Ted Levine, Tammy Lauren, Raymond J. Barry
A museum security guard, Sam Baily, has lost his job and, out of frustration, takes museum visitors hostage. Reporter Max Brackett (Dustin Hoffman) just happens to be on the scene and seizes the moment to advance his own career.
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 Miracle on 34th Street 1994 PG, 113 min.
Genre: Family / Drama / Fantasy
Director: Les Mayfield
Cast: Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, J.T. Walsh, Joss Ackland, James Remar, Mara Wilson, William Windom, Robert Prosky, Simon Jones, Jane Leeves, Katherine Narducci, Mary McCormack, Alvin Greenman, Allison Janney
A Manhattan department store manager, Dorey Walker (Elizabeth Perkins), hires Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough) to play Santa Claus for the Christmas season. He does a great job and soon claims that he is, in fact, the real Santa. When Kris is framed for an assault and threatened with being placed in an insane asylum, a lawyer Bryan Bedford (Dylan McDermott) comes to his defense. Meanwhile, Dorey's young daughter Susan (Mara Wilson) has her own doubts about Santa, but Kris changes her mind, and she convinces the judge that he also should believe that legally, at least, Santa Claus is real. After winning the case, Bryan asks Dorey to marry him, and Susan gets her Christmas wish and something to believe in.
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Monsignor 1982  R, 122 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Frank Perry
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Genevieve Bujold, Fernando Rey, Jason Miller, Joseph Cortese, Leonardo Cimino, Robert Prosky, Tomas Milian, Adolfo Celi, Joe Pantoliano
Corruption in the Vatican occurs when a Priest (Christopher Reeve) has Mafia ties. The priest makes a deal to share black market profits and, as if that were not enough, seduces a nun (Genevieve Bujold).
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 Mrs. Doubtfire 1993 PG-13, 119 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Chris Columbus
Cast: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Polly Holliday, Mara Wilson, Robert Prosky, Martin Mull, Paul(2) Guilfoyle, Rick Overton, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, Anne Haney, Sydney Walker
Miranda (Sally Field) received custody of the children when she divorced Daniel (Robin Williams). Daniel misses his family and disguises himself as a British housekeeper to get back inside the family circle. And the fun begins.
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The Murder of Mary Phagan 1988 TV, 250 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: William Hale
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Peter Gallagher, Richard Jordan, Paul Dooley, Charles S. Dutton, Kevin Spacey, Robert Prosky, Kathryn Walker, Rebecca Miller, William H. Macy, Wendy J. Cooke
This made-for-TV movie is about a real-life, controversial legal case. In 1913, when a Jew, Leo Frank, was convicted of murder, Governor John M. Slaton ignored dangers to his career as he looked into the case to obtain the truth from questionable evidence.
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 The Natural 1984 PG, 134 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Barry Levinson
Cast: Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Barbara Hershey, Robert Prosky, Richard Farnsworth, Joe Don Baker, Darren McGavin, John Finnegan, Alan Judge, Paul Sullivan Jr., Robert Rich III, Michael Madsen
Nineteen-year-old farm boy Roy Hobbs (Paul Sullivan Jr.) arrives on the baseball scene with his homemade bat "Wonderboy." He is ready to try out for the Chicago Cubs when his dreams hit a snag. A mysterious woman, Harriet Bird (Barbara Hershey), shoots him with a silver bullet forcing Roy to drop out of baseball. Now, 15 years later, Roy (Robert Redford) is back in baseball as a 35-year-old rookie with the New York Knights where he becomes the star player attracting fans AND women, including sultry siren Memo Paris (Kim Basinger) and his high-school girlfriend Iris Gaines (Glenn Close). It is an old-fashioned story of good triumphing over evil. The climax of Roy's home-run hit is a classic. The film received four Oscar nominations, including Glenn Close for Best Supporting Actress.
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Outrageous Fortune 1987 R, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Arthur Hiller
Cast: Bette Midler, Shelley Long, Peter Coyote, Robert Prosky, John Schuck, George Carlin, Anthony Heald, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Christopher McDonald
Two aspiring actresses (Bette Midler and Shelley Long) chase after the same boyfriend. This, in turn, leads them into involvement with the CIA.
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Rudy 1993 PG, 112 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: David Anspaugh
Cast: Sean Astin, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton, Lili Taylor, Jon Favreau, Greta Lind, Scott Benjaminson, Mary Ann Thebus, Chelcie Ross, Robert Prosky, Christopher Reed, Deborah Wittenberg, Christopher Erwin, Kevin Duda, Vince Vaughn
This film is based on the true story of young Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruettiger (Sean Astin) in the 1960s who dreamed of playing football for Notre Dame. It is an inspiring story and is a definite "YES" for viewing.
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The Scarlet Letter 1995 R, 135 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Roland Joffe
Cast: Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall, Joan Plowright, Robert Prosky, Roy Dotrice, Diane Salinger, Amy Wright, Dana Ivey, Edward Hardwicke
This is another film adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel about the public disgrace suffered by Hester Prynne following her adulterous affair resulting in an illegitimate birth.
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Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story 1992 R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Alastair Reid
Cast: Brian Dennehy, Jeff Daniels, Maria Conchita Alonse, Eli Wallach, Robert Prosky, Donald Moffat, Al Waxman, Tony Lo Bianco, Kate Reid, Brad Sullivan, Val Avery, Jude Ciccolella, Victor Slezak, Frank Pellegrino, Henderson Forsythe
This true story involves the activities of Jackie Presser (Brian Dennehy) who became president of the Teamsters Union following the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. Presser had problems with the FBI and the Mafia, and his rise to power proved to be short-lived.
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Thief 1981 R, 122 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, James Belushi, Tom Signorelli, Dennis Farina, Walter Scott, Del Close, Bruce A. Young
After his release from jail, the ex-convict (James Caan) sets out with plans to get rich–by any means.
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Things Change 1988 PG, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: David Mamet
Cast: Don Ameche, Joe Mantegna, Robert Prosky, J.J. Johnston, Ricky Jay, Mike Nussbaum, William H. Macy, J.T. Walsh, Jack Wallace, Dan Conway
An elderly man (Don Ameche) resembles a Mafia boss who wants him to confess to a gangster's murder. While being coached for the confession, he is mistaken for the real Don and the mistaken identity leads to very funny events.
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| 1. Broadcast News (1987)
2. The Chamber (1996)
3. Christine (1983)
4. Dead Man Walking (1995)
5. Dudley Do-Right (1999)
6. Far and Away (1992)
7. Funny About Love (1990)
8. The Great Outdoors (1988)
9. Green Card (1990)
10. Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
11. Hanky Panky (1982)
12. The Heist (1989)
13. Hoffa (1992)
14. Into Thin Air (1985)
15. The Keep (1983)
16. Last Action Hero (1993)
17. Loose Cannons (1990)
18. The Lords of Discipline (1983)
19. Mad City (1997)
20. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
21. Monsignor (1982)
22. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
23. The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988)
24. The Natural (1984)
25. Outrageous Fortune (1987)
26. Rudy (1993)
27. The Scarlet Letter (1995)
28. Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story (1992)
29. Thief (1981)
30. Things Change (1988)
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