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A Necessary Death

2008

A Necessary Death

2008
4.6
"Documentary Filmmaker looking for suicidal individual to follow from first preparation to final act." Cut from 142 video tapes, this project sheds light on the tragedy following the infamous Internet ad.
The Christmas Wife

1988

The Christmas Wife

1988
4.7
An aging and recent widower, not wanting to spend his first Christmas alone, responds to an ad in the newspaper which reads: "You are not alone. We make social arrangements of all kinds." When he visits the Social Arranger, he makes it very clear his only interest is in "social company" and is subsequently introduced to a woman who agrees to spend the holiday with him. The woman bids him to not ask any questions about her personal life, which harbors a secret that threatens their developing friendship, and could ultimately change both their lives.
My Stepson, My Lover

1997

My Stepson, My Lover

1997
3.1
A kind nurse finds herself embroiled in a tense and potentially deadly family affair when she falls for the son of her ruthless new husband.
Girls in Prison

1956

Girls in Prison

1956
3.9
An inmate is persuaded to take part in a breakout by cellmates anxious to cash in on loot they believe she has hidden.
Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance

1996

Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance

1996
4.9
Jack Reed is investigating a mass murder that occurred in a cemetery in broad daylight. Most individuals at the cemetery and the victims are Russian immigrants and they either fear or don't trust the police, because they have complaining about other problems to the police but they don't care or think it warrants investigating. Reed still investigates and it leads to a devious Russian who has turned some young Russians into his private army. Reed's friend, Charles Silvera, also has a problem. The son of an old friend and mayoral candidate, Gordon Thomas, has been arrested for killing someone while driving under the influence. Some of the people on Thomas' staff are afraid that this might jeopardize Thomas' bid for mayor, so they are pressuring Silvera to make it go away but Silvera relents so they threaten him to.
Jet Attack

1958

Jet Attack

1958
5.1
A Soviet nurse helps a U.S. pilot, his buddies and a scientist escape from North Korea. American International Pictures originally distributed this film as a double feature with "Suicide Battalion".
An Insignificant Harvey

2009

An Insignificant Harvey

2009
5.2
A janitor at a small town ski resort, who also happens to be a little person, has his life dramatically change when he finds a stray husky and falls for an exotic dancer.
Run Wild, Run Free

1969

Run Wild, Run Free

1969
6
A young boy, unable to speak, befriends a wild colt with blue eyes and a falcon named "Lady".
The Low Life

1995

The Low Life

1995
5.1
Yale graduate John has come to Hollywood to catch his big break. It hasn't happened yet.
Brawler

2011

Brawler

2011
3.9
Sidelined by an injury incurred while protecting his young brother, underground fighter Charlie Fontaine feels blindsided when he discovers his brother having sex on his couch with his new wife, Kat. Fueled by rage, a determined Charlie makes plans to get back in the ring and take on his brother in a fight to the death.
Blue River

1995

Blue River

1995
5.9
Edward's father walked out on his family years ago. In the years since, his mother has become a fundamentalist Christian and fallen for the school's self-righteous principal, Henry Howland. When Howland begins to mistreat Edward's mother, Edward's troubled older brother decides to get revenge. Now, Edward must protect his family from his brother's wrath.
Home for the Holidays

2005

Home for the Holidays

2005
5.9
After their parents are killed in a terrible accident, the four McMurrin children live with their loving Aunt Martha. Martha wants to adopt the children but the town's bitter old banker stands in their way. However, the children's courage and ingenuity triumph and they become a family just before the holidays.
The Virgin of Juarez

2006

The Virgin of Juarez

2006
6.4
When a reporter travels to Juarez to cover the ongoing story of the mass murder of local working women, she uncovers the amazing story of "The Virgin Of Juarez," a survivor of an attack who has developed stigmata, a sign of holiness, and whose followers will do whatever she asks.
Madeline: My Fair Madeline

2002

Madeline: My Fair Madeline

2002
5.7
Madeline attempts to stop the theft of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, but no one believes her; so, she is sent to a finishing school in London. But now the thieves are also in London, and they will try to rob the Crown Jewels! Would Madeline be able to stop them?
The Trial of Old Drum

2000

The Trial of Old Drum

2000
6.9
Inspired by a true story set in Missouri, "The Trial of Old Drum" tells the story of a valiant golden retriever, Old Drum, an orphan dog that becomes a boy's best friend and is then forced to stand trial for killing a neighbor's sheep.
Born Wild

1995

Born Wild

1995
5.1
A young documentary filmmaker working for a struggling television station travels to South Africa for work.
Family Rescue

1997

Family Rescue

1997
5.3
The court has given custody of Emma Hayes' child to the baby's father, a man who raped Emma when she was only fifteen years old. It's up to the baby's grandfather, Clayton Hayes to prevent the child from being handed over until Emma can convince the court to reverse the order.
Class Warfare

2001

Class Warfare

2001
6.8
In a remote cabin in the woods, Kristen tries to convince her boyfriend to kill fellow classmate Richard to gain possession of his winning lottery ticket.
Citizen Verdict

2003

Citizen Verdict

2003
3.4
A sensationalist TV producer has a novel new idea to shake up American reality TV: Citizen Verdict, a live show where accused criminals are tried and potentially convicted by the viewing public.
Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer

1956

Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer

1956
3.7
Daniel Boone leads settlers into Kentucky, but must battle Shawnee Indians who have been persuaded by a French renegade that Boone and the settlers are there to kill them and steal their land.