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Deadly Intent

1988

Deadly Intent

1988
4.5
An archaeologist smuggles a valuable ancient jewel into the US. He is soon murdered by people looking for the jewel, but he had hidden it. The killers, believe that his widow knows where the artifact is hidden, go after her.
What Comes Around

1985

What Comes Around

1985
3.5
Country singer Joe Hawkins must fight both drug addiction and his unscrupulous manager to get back on his feet.
The Big Squeeze

1996

The Big Squeeze

1996
3.5
Benny, a hapless grifter, is thrown off a train after cheating at cards, and into the life of Tanya, a lovely bartender. Tanya has been supporting her husband, a former ballplayer, since his accident, waiting for an insurance settlement that will solve all their financial woes. But when it comes, he refuses to share it with her, claiming with newfound piety that money is the root of all evil. She then enlists the help of Benny to concoct a scheme to get her fair share of the settlement, and he finds one: a local Catholic mission needs money for repairs and Benny decides to create a miracle that will encourage husband Henry to fork over the money - which Benny and Tanya will intercept and share.
The St. Tammany Miracle

1994

The St. Tammany Miracle

1994
2.5
The St. Tammany Miracle is an inspiring story which shows how a determined coach can bring a handful of individuals from the failure of a dark and dusty gym into the glaring light of a state championship!
Miles To Go Before I Sleep

1975

Miles To Go Before I Sleep

1975
6
A lonely old man (Martin Balsam) finds his life beginning to have some meaning when he helps a teenager living in a rehab center.
Sheffey

1977

Sheffey

1977
7
The life and works of 19th-century circuit rider Robert S. Sheffey.
Foxfire Light

1982

Foxfire Light

1982
3.5
A spoiled rich girl used to getting her way comes up against a rancher who won't be intimidated by her.
Honor Thy Father

1973

Honor Thy Father

1973
4
Joseph Bologna stars as Bill Bonanno in this made-for-television adaptation of the controversial bestseller from Gay Talese, chronicling the rise of New York's infamous Bonanno organized crime family. When his father disappears in 1964 and Bill is compelled to take over the "empire," other mafiosi attempt to take what's theirs. Brenda Vaccaro and Richard S. Castellano fill out the impressive cast of this gripping crime tale.
Angel of Vengeance

1987

Angel of Vengeance

1987
4.8
A young woman newly arrived in a small town comes up against a crazed group of survivalists who have killed a party of motorcyclists in the desert. They capture and rape her, but she escapes and makes plans to take her vengeance on them.
Princess in Love

1996

Princess in Love

1996
4
The relationship that blossomed between Diana, Princess of Wales, and Captain James Hewitt. Based on Hewitt's book.
Voice from the Grave

1996

Voice from the Grave

1996
6
A segment from the 'Unsolved Mysteries' TV series inspired this story, in which a nurse (Megan Ward) claims that she's possessed by a murdered co-worker's spirit which identifies the killer.
Abandoned at Birth 2

2024

Abandoned at Birth 2

2024
On a quest to learn more about her birth mother, a woman endures societal challenges, heartache, and more obstacles on a journey to find the truth.
Romeo and Isabella

2023

Romeo and Isabella

2023
2
Trans woman, Isabella, has struggled to find the right man. When she goes back home, old friends and skeletons come back to find her. When she falls for Romeo, the neighborhood bad boy, they both find out falling in love may be a death sentence.
Mother of All Shows

2023

Mother of All Shows

2023
10
Follows Liza, who retreats to a '70s variety show in her mind as she struggles to cope with the impending death of her mother, trying to work through parts of their past without losing herself in the process.
Autumn Moon

2023

Autumn Moon

2023
3
A young man coming to terms with the death of his parents makes friends with his omniscient neighbor who exhibits strange behavior.
Always a Winner

2023

Always a Winner

2023
3
A girl transfers to a Christian school for her senior year determined to repeat as state golf champion. As she begins that quest, she is greatly affected by her golf Coach and comes to learn what is really most important in life.
Hood Baby

2023

Hood Baby

2023
2
Jay is pulled back into a lifestyle he no longer wants to live shortly after moving to a new city. After a business associate unknowingly brings an undercover into their operation, Jay resorts to unfamiliar tactics that come at a cost to everyone.
Rendezvous

2023

Rendezvous

2023
2
An older sister gets concerned when her younger brother’s obsession with aliens goes too far. After she discovers his plans to try to rendezvous with the aliens on his birthday, she attempts to interfere with his plans and, in the process, reveals her protective side and their deep love for one another.
Last Summer of Nathan Lee

2023

Last Summer of Nathan Lee

2023
2
Nathan Lee, an AAPI teenager, finds out that he has brain cancer right before he turns 18 and vows to live the remains of his life with passion… And refuses to die a virgin. Knowing that his gay best friend, Dash, wants to become a filmmaker, Nathan offers himself as a documentary subject to Dash, who is also in love with Nathan. Nathan and Dash decide to document as much of his remaining life as possible.
Bullied

2023

Bullied

2023
2
Andres sees his mother being abused by her boyfriend and lashes out by bullying others he sees as weak. One of the boys Andres bullies, Tony, learns that he can fight with his hands, but to really beat a bully, is to beat him with your mind.