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Run the Wild Fields

2000

Run the Wild Fields

2000
3.2
A gentle, pacifist drifter faces a town's patriotic wrath on the World War II era home front in this original drama. Ten-year-old Pug (Alexa Vega) and her lonely mother Ruby (Joanne Whalley) have their lives shaken by a conscientious objector named Tom (Sean Patrick Flanery) who brings their loneliness to an end but also stirs up bitter feelings among their neighbors.
Blonde Comet

1941

Blonde Comet

1941
5.2
A tire manufacturer's daughter becomes a champion auto racer.
Blind Obsession

2001

Blind Obsession

2001
5.1
Police officer Jack Fletcher is injured in a gun battle resulting in the loss of his sight.
I Met My Love Again

1938

I Met My Love Again

1938
5.5
In Vermont, college student Ives Towner refuses to marry his longtime girlfriend, Julie Weir, until he has a career. Soon after, Julie meets and grows infatuated with handsome writer Michael Shaw, and they marry and move to Paris. Years later, after Michael's accidental death, Julie and her daughter move back to Vermont to live with her aunt and Julie finds Ives, now a professor, disinterested in resuming their romantic relationship.
In Love and War

2001

In Love and War

2001
6.8
After being released from an Italian prison, British officer Eric Newby (Blue) must find his way out of Italy before the Germans come. However, he is injured on the way and is left behind from his fellow soldiers. He is helped out by the local Italians, and he meets Wanda (Bobulova), a beautiful local girl who helps him learn Italian so he can escape. Slowly, their small friendship turns into a romance, but with the Germans looking for Eric, they are kept apart, not knowing what will happen.
Proof of Lies

2006

Proof of Lies

2006
4.6
A scientist researches the genetic cause of addictive behavior.
We Live Again

1934

We Live Again

1934
6.5
Nekhludoff, a Russian nobleman serving on a jury, discovers that the young girl on trial, Katusha, is someone he once seduced and abandoned and that he himself bears responsibility for reducing her to crime. He sets out to redeem her and himself in the process.
Sister Mary Explains It All

2001

Sister Mary Explains It All

2001
4.8
As Sister Mary delivers a lecture on sin and its consequences, she's interrupted by several of her former students, who have little positive to say about how a Catholic education has impacted their lives.
Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan

1997

Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan

1997
5
A lawyer is accused of rape by one of his female associates. He denies it, but his friends, neighbors and associates are split on whether they trust him or not.
The Return of Rin Tin Tin

1947

The Return of Rin Tin Tin

1947
5.2
A World War II European orphan, Paul, has lost all faith in humanity. Brought to the United States by Father Mathew, Paul's confidence and faith are gradually restored through his close association with a dog, Rin-Tin-Tin.
Two Thousand and None

2000

Two Thousand and None

2000
4.2
A paleontologist is diagnosed with a fatal brain disease and, rather than falling into a depression, explodes into life.
Hoods

1998

Hoods

1998
6.6
A 50-year-old mobster struggles to carry out his father's order to execute a rival's 9-year-old child.
They Call Me Sirr

2001

They Call Me Sirr

2001
7.6
An inspirational story that celebrates the grit, perseverance and talent of Sirr Parker, the star footballer of Locke High School who then went on to play for San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals.
El golfo

1969

El golfo

1969
6.1
Tired of the monotony of her work, Mary O'Hara, executive of an important American company, travels to Acapulco for a few days in search of love and adventure. On the beach, her high hopes fade, since she only meets unscrupulous playboys. She declines all offers she gets until she meets Pancho el Golfo, a young man who makes a living as he can.
Amanecí en tus brazos

1967

Amanecí en tus brazos

1967
5
The Long Road Home

1999

The Long Road Home

1999
8
After his mother dies, twelve-year-old Seth George moves to his grandparents' farm. His grumpy grandfather Murdock harbors a grudge against Seth's Native American father, who died when Seth was a baby, and passes this grudge on to him. Seth's grandmother was fond of him, but she soon passes away. Seth struggles with his grandfather's harshness while trying to win the heart of the charming Annie Jacobs.
Determination of Death

2001

Determination of Death

2001
5
In order to free themselves from debt, a husband and wife plan to fake the husband's death but the scheme goes terribly awry.
Therese: The Story of Saint Therese of Lisieux

2004

Therese: The Story of Saint Therese of Lisieux

2004
8.1
The mesmerizing story of a young girl's romance with God. Her faith, trials, and sacrifices reveal a way of life based on love and simplicity. A contemplative film based on the true story of Saint Therese of Lisieux, the most popular saint of modern times.
The Quiet One

1948

The Quiet One

1948
4.8
A documentary account of the rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School of an emotionally disturbed black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood, and inwardly tortured.
La mujer perdida

1966

La mujer perdida

1966
3.4
Sara is the daughter of a fisherman. She leaves her small village but she goes to Madrid to work as a flamenco singer in a club