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The Probert Encyclopaedia of Movies

K-9

K-9 is a crime comedy starring James Belushi and Mel Harris in a story about a crazy American policeman who is close to nailing a drugs bust, but no-one will work with him except an Alsatian police dog. K-9 was directed by Rod Daniel in 1989.
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K-PAX

K-Pax is a Sci-fi drama starring Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack and Alfre Woodard in a story about a visiting alien being found in New York and admitted to mental hospital as a delusional human patient. K-Pax was directed by Iain Softley in 2001.
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KANSAS RAIDERS

Kansas Raiders is a western starring Audie Murphy, Brian Donlevy, Marguerite Chapman, Scott Brady and Tony Curtis in a story about a young Jesse James falling under the influence of the ruthless vigilante William Quantrill during the American Civil War. Kansas Raiders was directed by Ray Enright in 1950.
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KELLY'S HEROES

Kelly's Heroes is a Second World War adventure starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickies and Donald Sutherland in a story about a group of military misfits who plan a bank robbery in occupied France. Kelly's Heroes was directed by Brian G Hutton in 1970.
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KENTUCKY WOMAN

Kentucky Woman is a drama starring Cheryl Ladd and Ned Beatty in a story about a waitress who leaves her job to work in a coal mine so as to support her son and ailing father. Kentucky Woman was directed by Walter Doniger in 1983.
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KEOMA

Keoma is a spaghetti western starring Franco Nero in a story about a man returning home after the American Civil War and the conflicts in his family. Keoma was directed by Enzo G Castellari in 1976.
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KES

Kes is a drama starring David Bradley, Colin Welland, Lynne Perrie, Freddie Fletcher, Brian Glover and Bob Bowes in an adaptation of the novel about a withdrawn boy living on a council estate in Northern England who raises a kestrel as a pet. Kes was directed by Ken Loach in 1969.
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KEY LARGO

Key Largo is a gangster film starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G Robinson and Lauren Bacall in a story about an exiled and notorious gangster who terrorises the occupants of a Florida Hotel. Key Largo was directed by John Huston in 1948.
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KHARTOUM

Khartoum is a historical drama starring Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson and Alexander Knox in the story of General Gordon leading a troop to evacuate the city of Khartoum during the war with Sudan in 1883. Khartoum was directed by Basil Dearden in 1966.
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KIDNAPPED

Kidnapped is an adventure starring Peter Finch, James MacArthur, Bernard Lee, Niall MacGinnis, John Laurie and Peter O'Toole in a story based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson about a boy sold into slavery by his evil uncle who aims to deprive the child of his family inheritance, only for the boy to befriend a famous Scottish loyalist and rebel. Kidnapped was directed by Robert Stevenson in 1960.

Kidnapped is an adventure starring Lawrence Douglas, Michael Caine, Vivien Heilbron, Trevor Howard and Jack Hawkins in a story based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson about a boy sold into slavery by his evil uncle who aims to deprive the child of his family inheritance, only for the boy to befriend a famous Scottish loyalist and rebel. Kidnapped was directed by Delbert Mann in 1971.
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KIDNAPPED IN PARADISE

Kidnapped in Paradise is an adventure starring Joely Fisher, Charlotte Ross, Robert Knepper, David Beecroft and Kerry Corcoran in a story about a woman setting off to rescue her sister after she is kidnapped during a Caribbean cruise by modern pirates and fiancee murdered. Kidnapped in Paradise was directed by Eob Hedden in 1999.
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KILL OR CURE

Kill Or Cure is a comedy crime mystery starring Terry Thomas, Eric Sykes, Dennis Price, Lionel Jeffries, Ronnie Barker, Hazel Terry, Patricia Hayes and Moira Redmond in a story about a series of suspicious deaths and murders at a 1960's English health farm. Kill Or Cure was directed by George Pollock in 1962.
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KILLER NUN

Killer Nun is a horror film starring Anita Ekberg, Joe Dallesandro and Lou Castel in a story about a nun who works in a convent hospital and reverts to her previous hedonistic ways of sex and murder. Killer Nun was directed by Giulio Berruti in 1978.
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KILLERS IN THE HOUSE

Killers In the House is a thriller starring Mario Van Peebles, Holly Robinson Peete, Hal Linden, Josh Holland and Michael J Pagan in a story about a young family fighting back after they are taken hostage in their own home by a gang of bank robbers. Killers In the House was directed by Michael Schultz in 1998.
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KILLING ME SOFTLY

Killing Me Softly is an erotic thriller starring Heather Graham, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Thomsen and Ian Hart in a story about a woman who falls into a passionate relationship with a mysterious stranger following a brief encounter. Killing Me Softly was directed by Chen Kaige in 2001.
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KILLING MOON

Killing Moon is an action thriller starring Kim Coates, Daniel Baldwin and Penelope Ann Miller in a story about a killer virus infecting passengers on a flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles. Killing Moon was directed by John Bradshaw in 1999.
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KILLING MR GRIFFIN

Killing Mr Griffin is a thriller starring Jay Thomas, Scott Bairstow, Amy Jo Johnson and Maria Lopez in a story about three students kidnapping their hated teacher. Killing Mr Griffin was directed by Jack Bender in 1997.
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KIM

Kim is an adventure starrinmg Errol Flynn, Dean Stockwell, Paul Lukas, Robert Douglas and Thomas Gomez in a story based upon the book by Rudyard Kipling about an Indian orphan who finds a life of intrigue and adventure in India under British rule, after befriending an Afghan horse-dealer. Kim was directed by Victor Saville in 1950.
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KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS

Kind Hearts and Coronets is an Ealing comedy starring Dennis Price, Valerie Hobson, Joan Greenwood and Alec Guiness in the story of the distant heir to a dukedom setting out to murder those who stand between him and his inheritance. Kind Hearts and Coronets was directed by Robert Hamer in 1949.
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KINDERGARTEN COP

Kindergarten Cop is an action comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed and Richard Tyson in a story about a tough detective who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher in an attempt to persuade an estranged wife to testify against her murderous husband.
Kindergarten Cop was directed by Ivan Reitman in 1990.
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KING CREOLE

King Creole is a musical about a New Orleans night club singer who is drawn into a life of crime. It stars Elvis Presley. King Creole was directed by Michael Curtiz in 1958.
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KING KONG

King Kong is a monster movie starring Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, Jessica Lange and John Randolph in a story based upon the story by Edgar Wallace about a petroleum expedition to a tropical island who discover a giant gorilla whom they capture to exhibit worldwide. King Kong was directed by John Guillermin in 1976.
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KING KONG

King Kong is a monster movie starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody and Thomas Kretschmann in a story based upon the story by Edgar Wallace about a film crew who while filming on a tropical island discover a giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female star. King Kong was directed by Peter Jackson in 2005.
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KING KONG

King Kong is a monster movie starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot and Frank Reicher in a story based upon the story by Edgar Wallace about a film crew who while filming on a tropical island discover a giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female star. King Kong was directed by Merian C Cooper and Ernest B Schoedsack in 1933.
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KING OF THE ROARING TWENTIES

King Of The Roaring Twenties is a biographical drama starring David Janssen, Dianne Foster, Mickey Rooney, Jack Carson and Diana Dors in a story about an ambitious young man who becomes a key player in the glamorous, but ruthless world of gambling in 1920's New York. King Of The Roaring Twenties was directed by Joseph M Newman in 1961.
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KING RAT

King Rat is a Second World War POW drama starring George Segal in a story about an American soldier in a Japanese prisoner of war camp running a black market in supplies. King Rat was directed by Bryan Forbes in 1965.
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KING SOLOMON'S MINES

King Solomon's Mines is a period adventure starring Deborah Kerr and Stewart Granger in a story based on the novel by Rider Haggard about a woman enlisting the help of a famous guide in her quest to find her lost husband who disappeared while seeking King Solomon's diamond mines. King Solomon's Mines was directed by Compton Bennett and Andrew Marton in 1950.
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KING'S RHAPSODY

King's Rhapsody is a romance starring Anna Neagle, Errol Flynn, Patrice Wymore, Martita Hunt and Finlay Currie in a story about an heir to the throne living in exile with his mistress who faces a difficult choice when his father dies. King's Rhapsody was directed by Herbert Wilcox in 1955.
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KINGPIN

Kingpin is a sports comedy starring Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel and Bill Murray in a story about a former ten-pin bowling champion who takes on a promising young bowler, hoping to make a lot of money from him. Kingpin was directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly in 1996.
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KIPPS

Kipps is a comedy based upon H. G. Wells novel about a shop assistant who inherits a fortune. It stars Michael Redgrave and Phyllis Calvert. It was directed by Carol Reed in 1941.
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KISS ME, GUIDO

Kiss Me, Guido is a comedy starring Nick Scotti, Anthony Barrile, Anthony DeSando, Craig Chester and Domenick Lombardozzi in a story about a man who moves out of his home after catching his girl friend with his brother and misinterprets an advert for a flat share in which the flat owner is looking for a gay white man to share with. Kiss Me, Guido was directed by Tony Vitale in 1997.
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KISS OF DEATH

Kiss Of Death is a crime drama starring Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray and Richard Widmark in a story about a jewel thief who when he's captured refuses to name his accomplices. Kiss Of Death was directed by Henry Hathaway in 1947.
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KISS OF THE DRAGON

Kiss Of The Dragon is a martial arts action thriller starring Jet Li, Bridget Fonda, Tcheky Karyo, Ric Young and Burt Kwouk in a story about a Chinese policeman on the trail of a drugs baron in Paris. Kiss Of The Dragon was directed by Chris Nahon in 2001.
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KISS THE GIRLS

Kiss The Girls is a crime thriller starring Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, Alex McArthur, and Tony Goldwyn in a story based upon the book by James Patterson about a girl kidnapped by a serial kidnapper and the police psychologist trying to trace her. Kiss The Girls was directed by Gary Fleder in 1997.
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KISSED

Kissed is a drama starring Molly Parker, Peter Outerbridge, Jay Brazeau and Natasha Morley in a story about a young woman whose obsession with death leads her to work at a funeral parlour where she explores her sexuality with the male corpses. Kissed was directed by Lynne Stopkewich in 1996.
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KISSING MIRANDA

Kissing Miranda is a comedy starring Larry Poindexter, Alex Meneses, Chick Vennera and Dea Lawrence in a story about a man who accepts promotion in exchange for marriage to his boss' daughter, only to have second thoughts when he meets his best-friend's beautiful mail-order bride. Kissing Miranda was directed by Aleks Horvat in 1995.
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KITTY FOYLE

Kitty Foyle is a drama starring Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig and Eduardo Ciannelli in a story about a Philadelphia shop girl who promises to marry her doctor boyfriend, only to be swept away when an old flame reappears.
Kitty Foyle was directed by Sam Wood in 1940.
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KLUTE

Klute is a thriller starring Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland in a story about New York detective John Klute investigating the disappearance of a research scientist and becoming involved with a prostitute who may hold the key to the mystery. Klute was directed by Alan J Pakula in 1971.
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KNIGHT RIDER 2010

Knight Rider 2010 is a Sci-fi action adventure starring Richard Joseph Paul, Heidi Leick, Brion James and Michael Beach in a story about a man seeking to avenge the murder of his father, aided by a hi-tech motor vehicle. Knight Rider 2010 was directed by Sam Pillsbury in 1994.
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KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE

Knights Of The Round Table is an historical drama adventure starring Robert Taylor and Ava Gardner in the story of the legend of King Arthur and the illicit love affair between Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot. Knights Of The Round Table was directed by Richard Thorpe in 1953.
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KNOCKS AT MY DOOR

Knocks At My Door is a drama starring Veronica Oddo, Elba Escobar and Juan Carlos Gene in a story about two Latin American nuns giving refuge to an escaped prisoner. Knocks At My Door was directed by Alenjandro Saderman in 1994.
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KOMODO

Komodo is a fantasy thriller starring Jill Hennessy, Billy Burke and Kevin Zegers in a story about man-eating giant Komodo dragons. Komodo was directed by Michael Lantieri in 1999.
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KRAKATOA, EAST OF JAVA

Krakatoa, East Of Java is a disaster film starring Maximilian Schell, Diane Baker and Barbara Werle in a story about a mixed group of passengers on board an ocean liner sailing for Krakatoa. Krakatoa, East Of Java was directed by Bernard L Kowalski in 1969.
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KRIPPENDORF'S TRIBE

Krippendorf's Tribe is a comedy starring Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Natasha Lyonne, Gregory Smith, Carl Michael Lindner and Lily Tomlin in a story bade upon the novel by Frank Parkin about a failed anthropologist who having failed to discover a lost tribe in New Guinea, fakes one using a fake film and the names of his children. Krippendorf's Tribe was directed by Todd Holland in 1998.
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KRULL

Krull is a fantasy adventure starring Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones and Francesca Annis in a story about a prince who must rescue his kingdom and fiancee from a monster. Krull was directed by Peter Yates in 1983.
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KULL THE CONQUEROR

Kull The Conqueror is a fantasy starring Kevin Sorbo, Tia Carrere and Thomas Ian Griffith in a story about a barbarian warrior who becomes ruler after slaying the king, only to find others plotting against him. Kull The Conqueror was directed by John Nicolella in 1997.
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KUNDUN

Kundun is a dramatic biography starring Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tencho Gyalpo and Tenzin Topjar in the story of the 14th Dalai Lama from his birth in 1935. Kundun was directed by Martin Scorsese in 1997.
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