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It Aint Pretty

2016

It Aint Pretty

2016
A documentary about the challenges and triumphs of female big wave surfers fighting sexism in the water, in competition, in the media and in the surf industry with the support of a closely-knit community of like-minded women. Probing, incendiary and thought-provoking, this film takes you inside a growing movement of women that are shattering the shallow and sexualized images of female surfers in the media. Featuring interviews with top female athletes and awe-inspiring big wave surf footage filmed in the icy waters of Ocean Beach, San Francisco and Mavericks - one of the biggest waves on the planet - this film is meant to empower a new generation of girls to live their dreams and overcome the challenges they face along the way.
The Topeka Terror

1945

The Topeka Terror

1945
4
The Topeka Terror is a western film of 1945 directed by Howard Bretherton. The land-rush opening of the Cherokee Strip brings in its wake a scattering of outlaws and claim jumpers. Among these is a crooked promoter. Trent Parker (Frank Jacquet), and his henchmen who plan a huge swindle by compiling falsified reports, putting the claims of honest settlers into the names of various henchmen. Clay Stevens (Allan Lane), a government agent posing as a drifting cowhand, advises the settlers to organize their resistance. Ben Jode (Roy Barcroft), the gang leader, runs for sheriff so he can gain full control of the town.
The Laramie Kid

1935

The Laramie Kid

1935
5
When Morley has his own bank robbed, Tom tries to break it up. Mistaken for one of the gang, he is caught and sentenced to a chain gang. His girlfriend Peggy then sets out to prove his innocence.
The True Game of Death

1978

The True Game of Death

1978
5.6
The film begins with footage of Bruce Lee's funeral. The narrator then says that there is a new actor "who looks quite like him" that will become Lee's successor. His name is Hsao Lung. Later Hsao Lung is filming a movie. On the set, he is approached by a group of gangsters, led by a man named George, who want to control Hsao Lung. Hsao Lung declines, so they go after his girlfriend Alice, forcing her poison Hsao. During sex, the poison takes action and Hsao supposedly dies. Hsao fakes his death and pretends to be a chef so that he can watch over Alice. Alice is kidnapped by the gangsters, so Hsao starts looking for her and goes to a shipyard. There he fights off 4 motorcycle-riding gangsters that are wearing multi-colored tracksuits, one of them being the iconic green and black one from Game of Death. He defeats them and goes to the tower of death.
Merchants of War

1989

Merchants of War

1989
3.3
The heroes are best friends and commandos sent on a covert mission by the CIA. The mission is a success, but the two incur the wrath of the world's most feared terrorist, a fanatical Islamic, when they set out to do one last mission.
Bullets, Blood & a Fistful of Ca$h

2006

Bullets, Blood & a Fistful of Ca$h

2006
4.8
A hard boiled tale of bloody revenge that interweaves the stories of nine criminals. The story takes place in one day, on the eve of an all out syndicate war. Through a twisted series of events, the interweaving narratives are put on an ultra-violent collision course that will determine, once and for all, who owns the streets.
8 Assassins

2014

8 Assassins

2014
5.7
An outlaw thief flees to a desert village where he is shunned and jailed. He soon meets a tribal chief who reveals his powerful heroism.
Thunder in Carolina

1960

Thunder in Carolina

1960
4
A stock-car veteran (Rory Calhoun) teaches a grease monkey to race in the Southern 500 in Darlington, S.C.
Primary Position

2023

Primary Position

2023
2
Two teens, Darnell Jackson & Tracy Lavelle lived a turbulent life in the trying urban streets of Chicago Illinois. Everything changed when Darnell convinces Tracy to skip college and join the military. While trying to do the right thing with helping Ukraine against the Russians, Things don't go as planned! Darnell goes back to Chicago where he must face new enemies, A corrupt mayor & a city full of hate. What will Darnell do?
Texas Twister

2024

Texas Twister

2024
2.4
A small town worker believes he's seeing visions from God in the form of a violent tornado.
Cry of Battle

1963

Cry of Battle

1963
4.2
During World War II, the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman finds himself involved in the guerrilla movement fighting against the Japanese, and finds romance and adventure.
Sudden Fury

1997

Sudden Fury

1997
3
Intent on seizing control of South East England's cocaine business, small-time crime boss Randall hires notorious hit-man Walker to take out his competition. When Randall betrays the hit-man, however, the tables are turned.
She-Devils on Wheels

1968

She-Devils on Wheels

1968
4.8
An all-female motorcycle gang hold races, as well as terrorize the residents of a small Florida town, and clash off against an all-male rival gang of hot-riders.
Knuckle City

2019

Knuckle City

2019
An aging, womanizing professional boxer and his career-criminal brother take one last shot at success and get more than they've bargained for.
Immortal Fist: The Legend of Wing Chun

2017

Immortal Fist: The Legend of Wing Chun

2017
5.7
Kaya Cohen abandoned as a baby, and raised by her foster mom, learns she is the last remaining descendant of the Wing Chun bloodline.
Twister's Revenge!

1988

Twister's Revenge!

1988
3.6
Three bumbling criminals have been trying to get their hands on the computerized control system of Mr. Twister, a talking monster truck with a mind of its own.
The Stratum

2023

The Stratum

2023
5.2
In the year 2057, a greedy CEO takes control of the Earth, and it's up to his rebellious daughter and a cyberpunk hacker to save mankind.
Rusty Tulloch

2018

Rusty Tulloch

2018
2
Rusty, a broke trucker facing eviction agrees to help his sexy neighbor track down her husband's murderer, but he must overcome the ghosts of his past if he's going to do the job.
Disaster

2003

Disaster

2003
3
When the girlfriend of a cult leader tries to leave the flock, she finds escape to be more difficult than she imagined.
The Defense of New Haven

2016

The Defense of New Haven

2016
7.8
Crossbows, boats, spies, and cannons clash as the City Defense Force and Raiders square off in this award-winning movie the whole family will enjoy again and again. From the creators of "The Runner from Ravenshead" comes a story of action and adventure, tears and laughter--featuring a unique all-children cast and accompanied by an original score recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra.