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TAINTED BLOOD

Tainted Blood is a thriller starring Raquel Welch, Alley Mills, Kerri Green and Natasha Gregson Wagner in a story about an author researching a new book only to come across a story about a suprising double murder and a genetically inherited trait for murder within a family, the children of which have been adopted. Tainted Blood was directed by Matthew Patrick in 1993.
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TAKE ME HOME: THE JOHN DENVER STORY

Take Me Home: The John Denver Story is a drama starring Chad Lowe and Kristin Davis about the life and career of the singer John Denver. Take Me Home: The John Denver Story was directed by Jerry London in 2000.
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TAKEN

Taken is a drama starring Dabney Coleman and Stewart Bick in a story about a kidnapped businessman forced into an unlikely allegiance with his captor after his wife refuses to pay the ransom. Taken was directed by Max Fischer in 1999.
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TAKING SIDES

Taking Sides is a biography starring Stellan Skarsgard, Harvey Keitel, Moritz Bleibtreu and Birgit Minichmayr in the story of the life of German conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler whose tenure at the Berlin Philharmonic coincided with the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. Taking Sides was directed by Istvan Szabo in 2001.
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TALES OF TERROR

Tales Of Terror is three horror stories based upon works by Edgar Allan Poe. It stars Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and Basil Rathbone. Tales Of Terror was directed by Roger Corman.
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TALL IN THE SADDLE

Tall In The Saddle is a Western starring John Wayne, Ella Raines, Ward Bond and George Gabby Hayes in a story about a man arriving to take up a position as foreman on a ranch, only to discover to his distaste that his employer is two women and the man who hired him has been murdered as part of a plot to steal the ranch. Tall In The Saddle was directed by Edwin L Marin in 1944.
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TALOS THE MUMMY

Talos The Mummy is a horror starring Christopher Lee, Louise Lombard, Sean Pertwee and Lysette Anthony in a story about a group of archaeologists accidentally releasing the spirit of an evil Egyptian prince. Talos The Mummy was directed by Russell Mulcahy in 1998.
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TANGO

Tango is a black comedy starring Philippe Noiret, Richard Bohringer and Thierry Lhermitte in a story about a man who, separated from his wife and anxious to get her out of his mind decides to kill her. Tango was directed by Patrice Leconte in 1993.
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TANGO AND CASH

Tango And Cash is an action thriller starring Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Jack Palance, Teri Hatcher and Michael J Pollard in a story about two rival Los Angeles policeman forced to work together after they are framed by a drugs baron for the murder of an FBI agent. Tango And Cash was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky in 1989.
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TAPE

Tape is a drama starring Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard and Uma Thurman in a story about an actor who, arriving in a town to promote his film, meets up with an old school friend who also invites an old girl friend they both shared previously to join them. Tape was directed by Richard Linklater in 2001.
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TAPS

Taps is a drama starring George C Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox, Sean Penn, Tom Cruise, Brendan Ward and Evan Handler in a story about a group of military cadets who take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local property developers. Taps was directed by Harold Becker in 1981.
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TARGET

Target is a spy thriller starring Gene Hackman and Matt Dillon. It is the story of a man and his teenage son searching for his wife who disappears in Paris. Target was directed by Arthur Penn in 1985.
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TARZAN AND THE LOST CITY

Tarzan And The Lost City is an action adventure starring Casper Van Dien, Jane March, Steve Waddington and Winston Ntshona in a story about Tarzan being recalled to Africa from his life as an English Lord to help a lost city that is threatened by an evil explorer and his band of mercenaries.
Tarzan And The Lost City was directed by Carl Schenkel in 1998.
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TARZAN IN MANHATTAN

Tarzan In Manhattan is an action adventure starring Joe Lara, Kim Crosby, Jan-Michael Vincent and Tony Curtis in a story about Tarzan, the Lord of the Apes, travelling to America to avenge the killing of his mother and kidnapping of his pet chimpanzee by hunters. Tarzan In Manhattan was directed by Michael Schultz in 1989.
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TARZAN THE APE MAN

Tarzan the Ape Man is an action adventure starring Miles O'Keeffe, Bo Derek, Richard Harris, John Phillip Law, Akushula Selayah and Steve Strong in a story an American woman joining her father in Africa, and setting off on an expedition with him whereupon she encounters Tarzan, the ape man, who subsequently rescues her and her companions when their expedition is captured by unfriendly natives. Tarzan the Ape Man was directed by John Derek in 1981.
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TARZAN THE MAGNIFICENT

Tarzan The Magnificent is an adventure starring Gordon Scott, Jock Mahoney, Betta St John and John Carradine in a story about Tarzan guiding a man accussed of murder through the jungle. Tarzan The Magnificent was directed by Robert Day in 1960.
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TAXI

Taxi! is a crime melodrama starring James Cagney as a tenacious cab driver who refuses to be intimidated by the violent tactics of a taxi syndicate. Taxi! was directed by Roy Del Ruth in 1932.
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TAXI DRIVER

Taxi Driver is a drama starring Robert De Niro, Cybill Shepherd, Jodie Foster, Peter Boyle and Leonard Harris in a story about a mixed-up taxi driver in New York attempting to court a beautiful woman. Taxi Driver was directed by Martin Scorsese in 1976.
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TEA WITH MUSSOLINI

Tea With Mussolini is a drama starring Cher, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith and Lily Tomlin in a story about five genteel English ladies in Florence during the interwar rise of facism. Tea With Mussolini was directed by Franco Zeffirelli in 1999.
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TEARS OF THE SUN

Tears Of The Sun is an action thriller starring Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser and Eamonn Walker in a story about a Navy SEAL sent to war-torn Nigeria to rescue an American doctor. Tears Of The Sun was directed by Antoine Fuqua in 2003.
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TEEN AGENT

Teen Agent is a spy comedy starring Richard Grieco, Linda Hunt, Roger Rees and Robin Bartlett in a story about a student who is mistaken for a CIA agent and subsequently find himself on a mission to guard a European politician. Teen Agent was directed by William Dear in 1991.
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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a fantasy adventure starring Josh Pais, Michelan Sisti, Leif Tilden, David Forman, Judith Hoag, and James Saito and the voices of Robbie Rist, Corey Feldman and Brian Tochi in a story about a crime wave in New York City and strange crime fighters emerging from beneath the city's streets. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was directed by Steve Barron in 1990.
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TEN GENTLEMEN FROM WEST POINT

Ten Gentlemen From West Point is a drama starring Maureen O'Hara, George Montgomery and John Sutton. It tells a fictionalised account of the founding of West Point military academy in the 1880s. Ten Gentlemen From West Point was directed by Henry Hathaway.
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TENDER MERCIES

Tender Mercies is a story starring Robert Duvall in a tale about a down-at-heel Texan singer. Tender Mercies was directed by Bruce Beresford in 1982.
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TENSION AT TABLE ROCK

Tension At Table Rock is a Western starring Richard Egan, Dorothy Malone, Cameron Mitchell, Billy Chapin and Royal Dano in a story based on the novel by Frank Gruber about a gunfighter branded a coward after he kills his best friend in self-defence and spurns the dead man's wife's advances, and travelling anonymously finds himself in a town terrorised by trail herders and policed by a sheriff who has lost his nerve. Tension At Table Rock was directed by Charles Marquis Warren in 1956.
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TERMINAL VELOCITY

Terminal Velocity is an action thriller starring Charlie Sheen, Nastassja Kinski, James Gandolfini and Christopher McDonald in a story about a sky-diving instructor finding curious connections between the murder of a Russian agent and the death of one of his pupils during a lesson. Terminal Velocity was directed by Deran Sarafian in 1994.
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TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a Sci-fi thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick and Edward Furlong in a story about a cyborg assassin sent back in time to terminate the Earth's potential saviour, and another cyborg sent back in time to protect the Earth's potential saviour. Terminator 2: Judgment Day was directed by James Cameron in 1991.
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TERMINATOR: SALVATION

Terminator: Salvation is a Sci-Fi action adventure starring Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood, Helena Bonham Carter and Anton Yelchin in a story about a human hero leading a small band of survivors in a post-nuclear holocaust world in a battle against robots intent on wiping out humanity. Terminator: Salvation was directed by McG in 2009.
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TERROR

Terror is a horror film starring John Nolan, Carolyn Courage, James Aubrey, Sarah Keller, Tricia Walsh and Glynis Barber in a story about an ancient curse being reactivated when members of a family use the story for a film. Terror was directed by Norman J Warren in 1979.
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TERROR FROM THE YEAR 5000

Terror from the Year 5000 is a sci-fi adventure starring Ward Costello and Joyce Holden in a story about a time machine carrying a woman from the year 5000 materialising in the 1950s. Terror from the Year 5000 was directed by Robert J Gurney Jr in 1958.
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TEXAS LADY

Texas Lady is a Western starring Claudette Colbert, Barry Sullivan, Ray Collins and James Bell in a story about a woman heading West to start a new career as a newspaper editor, pursued by a gambler with a personal score to settle. Texas Lady was directed by Tim Whelan in 1955.
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TEXAS RANGERS

Texas Rangers is a western starring James Van Der Beek, Dylan McDermott, Ashton Kutcher, Rachel Leigh Cook and Robert Patrick in a story about a group of men attempting to bring law and order to Texas following the American Civil War. Texas Rangers was directed by Steve Miner in 2001.
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THAT DARN CAT

That Darn Cat is a Disney comedy starring Christina Ricci, Doug E Doug, Dean Jones, George Dzundza and Peter Boyle in a story based on the book by Gordon Gordon and Mildred Gordon about a bored teenage girl and her talented cat who team up with an FBI agent to solve a kidnapping after the victim scratches a message onto the cats collar. That Darn Cat was directed by Bob Spiers in 1997.
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THE 13TH WARRIOR

The 13th Warrior is a period horror starring Antonio Banderas, Vladimir Kulich, Dennis Storhoi, Daniel Southern and Neil Maffin in a story based on the book by Michael Crichton about a Muslim emissary joining forces with a band of uncouth Vikings when the Vikings are threatened by man-eating invaders. The 13th Warrior was directed by John McTiernan in 1999.
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THE 300 SPARTANS

The 300 Spartans is an historical epic starring Richard Egan and Ralph Richardson in a story about Ancient Greece at war with Persia. The 300 Spartans was directed by Rudolph Mate in 1962.
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THE 6TH DAY

The 6th Day is a sci-fi action thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rooker and Sarah Wynter in a story set in the future about a helicopter pilot becoming the victim of an illegal human cloning operation, when a clone replaces the real him. The 6th Day was directed by Roger Spottiswoode in 2000.
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THE 7TH DAWN

The 7th Dawn is a drama starring William Holden and Susannah York in a story about an American engineer sent to Malaya to find a Malaysian suspected of leading a Communist insurgency. The 7th Dawn was directed by Lewis Gilbert in 1964.
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THE ABOMINABLE DR PHIBES

The Abominable Dr Phibes is a horror film starring Vincent Price as a doctor horribly defromed as a result of a car accident who plots revenge on the doctors he blames for his wife's death. The Abominable Dr Phibes was directed by Robert Fuest in 1971.
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THE ABSENT-MINDED PROFESSOR

The Absent-Minded Professor is a comedy starring Fred MacMurray in a story about a professor who gets caught up in a series of adventures after inventing a substance which becomes lighter than air when added to rubber. The Absent-Minded Professor was directed by Robert Stevenson in 1961.
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THE ABYSS

The Abyss is a sci-fi thriller starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester and Todd Graff in a story about an American submarine which while patrolling off the coast of Cuba discovers a mysterious unseen force travelling at great speed, and as a result sinks 2000 feet to the ledge of an abyss. The Abyss was directed by James Cameron in 1989.
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THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST

The Accidental Tourist is a comedy starring Kathleen Turner, William Hurt, Geena Davis, Amy Wright, David Ogden Stiers and Bill Pullman in a story based on the book by Anne Tyler about a travel writer who, following the death of his dog, finds solace in an eccentric dog trainer. The Accidental Tourist was directed by Lawrence Kasdan in 1988.
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THE ACHILLE LAURO AFFAIR

The Achille Lauro Affair is the true story of the hijacking of a Mediterranean cruise ship by Palestinian terrorists in October 1985. It stars Burt Lancaster and Eva Marie Saint. The Achille Lauro Affair was directed by Alberto Negrin.
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THE ACT OF THE HEART

The Act Of The Heart is a drama starring Genevieve Bujold and Donald Sutherland in a story about a choir singer who is torn between her religious beliefs and love for an Augustinian monk. The Act Of The Heart was directed by Paul Almond in 1970.
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THE ACTORS

The Actors is a crime comedy starring Michael Caine, Dylan Moran and Michael Gambon in a story about an ageing actor who plots to con a retired Dublin gangster out of a fortune. The Actors was directed by Conor McPherson in 2003.
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THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN

The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen is a fantasy adventure staring John Neville and Eric Idle, Robin Williams and Oliver Reed in a story about the adventures of a famous storyteller. The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen was directed by Terry Gilliam in 1988.
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THE ADVENTURES OF HUCK FINN

The Adventures Of Huck Finn is an adventure starring Elijah Wood, Courtney B Vance, Robbie Coltrane and Jason Robards in a story based upon the novel by Mark Twain about a father planning to kidnap his son who is the sole beneficiary in his mother's will. The Adventures Of Huck Finn was directed by Stephen Sommers in 1993.
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THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO

The Adventures Of Pinocchio is a fantasy adventure starring Martin Landau, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Genevieve Bujold in a story about a lonely puppet-maker who makes a wooden marionette that comes to life. The Adventures Of Pinocchio was directed by Steve Barron in 1996.
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THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert is a comedy starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce in a story about two drag queens travelling the Australian outback putting on 'Abba' tribute shows. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert was directed by Stephan Elliott in 1994.
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THE ADVENTURES OF QUENTIN DURWARD

The Adventures of Quentin Durward is a period drama starring Robert Taylor, Kay Kendall and Robert Morley in a story set in 15th century Europe about a man becoming a pawn in the struggle for power between King Louis XI and the Duke of Burgundy. The Adventures of Quentin Durward was directed by Richard Thorpe in 1955.
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THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE

The Adventures Of Rocky And Bullwinkle is a comedy starring Rene Russo, Jason Alexander, Robert De Niro and Piper Perabo in a story about an animated criminal escaping into the real world pursued by two animated crime-busters. The Adventures Of Rocky And Bullwinkle was directed by Des McAnuff.
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THE AFRICAN QUEEN

The African Queen is a Great War drama starring Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn and Robert Morley in a story about a prim missionary travelling on a river boat through East Africa. The African Queen was directed by John Huston in 1951.
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THE AGE OF INNOCENCE

The Age of Innocence is a romantic drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Winona Ryder in a story about a young lawyer in 19th century New York whose engagement is disrupted by the arrival of a glamorous countess. The Age of Innocence was directed by Martin Scorsese in 1993.
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THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN

The Amazing Colossal Man is a sci-fi adventure about an army officer caught in a radiation blast who starts to grow at the rate of ten feet a day.
The Amazing Colossal Man was directed by Bert I Gordon in 1957.
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THE AMAZING MR BLUNDEN

The Amazing Mr Blunden is a fantasy starring Laurence Naismith, Lynne Frederick, Garry Miller, Dorothy Alison, Diana Dors, James Villiers and Madeline Smith in a story about a widowed mother of two facing a harsh cristmas until a mysterious man offers her work in his remote country mansion, where the two children meet the ghosts of two children murdered in the house some years ago. The Amazing Mr Blunden was directed by Lionel Jeffries in 1972.
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THE AMAZING MR WILLIAMS

The Amazing Mr Williams is a comedy drama starring Melvyn Douglas and Joan Blondell in the story of a detective's fiancee who takes desperate action when her boyfriend's devotion to duty results in a string of cancelled dates.
The Amazing Mr Williams was directed by Alexander Hall in 1939.
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THE AMBUSHERS

The Ambushers is a spy spoof starring Dean Martin, Senta Berger, Janice Rule, James Gregory and Albert Salmi in a story based on the book by Donald Hamilton about a roguish secret agent sent to find a top secret spacecraft which has gone missing while being transported in America. The Ambushers was directed by Henry Levin in 1967.
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THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT

The American President is a romantic comedy starring Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J Fox and Anna Deavere Smith in a story about the president of the USA falling for a feisty activist and then being confronted with the problem of where to take her on a date. The American President was directed by Rob Reiner in 1995.
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THE AMOROUS PRAWN

The Amorous Prawn is a comedy starring Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Ian Carmichael, Robert Beatty and Dennis Price in a story about an impoverished general's wife who turns his military headquarters into an hotel. The Amorous Prawn was directed by Anthony Kimmins in 1962.
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THE ANGEL OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

The Angel Of Pennsylvania Avenue is a drama starring Robert Urich, Diane Scarwid and Tegan Moss in a story about the children of an electrician falsely imprisoned for murder going to Washington to ask President Hoover to intervene. The Angel Of Pennsylvania Avenue was directed by Robert Ellis Miller in 1996.
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THE APARTMENT

The Apartment is a comedy starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine in a story about an insurance clerk lending his apartment to his bosses for extra-marital entertaining. The Apartment was directed by Billy Wilder in 1960.
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THE ART OF CRIME

The Art Of crime is a crime mystery starring Ron Leibman, Jill Clayburgh, David Hedison and Eugene Roche in a story about a gypsy antique dealer who is also a private detective investigating a murder after one of his colleagues is accused of the crime. The Art Of crime was directed by Richard Irving in 1975.
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THE ART OF WAR

The Art Of War is an action thriller starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Archer and Donald Sutherland in a story about an agent trying to capture the killer of a Chinese UN ambassdor, only to become a suspect himself. The Art Of War was directed by Christian Duguay in 2000.
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THE ASCENT

The Ascent is a Second World War adventure starring Vincent Spano, Ben Cross, Rachel Ward, Tony Lo Bianco and Mark Ingall in a story based on the true story of Italian prisoners of war held in East Africa planning to escape and climb nearby Mount Kenya. The Ascent was directed by Donald Shebib in 1994.
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THE ASPHALT JUNGLE

The Asphalt Jungle is a crime thriller starring Sterling Hayden and Louis Calhern in a story about a criminal released from prison where he has devised the perfect crime. The Asphalt Jungle was directed by John Hudson in 1950.
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THE ASSASSINATION FILE

The Assassination File is a thriller starring Sherilyn Fenn, Tom Verica, Dan Butler and Diedrich Bader in a story about an FBI agent haunted by her failure to prevent the assassination of a US presidential candidate. The Assassination File was directed by John Harrison in 1996.
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THE AUDREY HEPBURN STORY

The Audrey Hepburn Story is a biographical drama depicting the life and loves of the film star, Audrey Hepburn. The Audrey Hepburn Story stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Eric McCormack and Frances Fisher. The Audrey Hepburn Story was directed by Steven Robman in 2000.
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THE AURORA ENCOUNTER

The Aurora Encounter is a children's adventure film starring Mickey Hays and Carol Bagdasarian in a story set in the 1950s about aliens visiting a town. The Aurora Encounter was directed by Jim McCullough in 1986.
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THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX

The Baader Meinhof Complex is a drama starring Martina Gedeck, Moritz Bleibtreu, Johanna Wokalek, Nadja Uhl, Stipe Erceg and Niels Bruno Schmidt in the story of the German terrorist organisation which during the 1960s and 1970s caused such mayhem. The Baader Meinhof Complex was directed by Uli Edel in 2008.
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THE BABY AND THE BATTLESHIP

The Baby And The Battleship is a comedy starring John Mills, Richard Attenborough, Bryan Forbes, Harold Siddons, Gordon Jackson, Lionel Jeffries, Michael Hordern and Clifford Molison in a story about a sailor taking a woman on a date while on shore leave in Naples, leaving a shipmate to look after her baby. The Baby And The Battleship was directed by Jay Lewis in 1956.
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THE BACHELOR

The Bachelor is a comedy starring Chris O'Donnell and Renee Zellweger in a story about a man who discovers he will inherit a fortune, if he marries before his thirtieth birthday - which is the next day and he has just fallen out with his girlfriend. The Bachelor was directed by Gary Sinyor in 1999.
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THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

The Bad And The Beautiful is a drama starring Kirk Douglas, Lana Turner and Walter Pidgeon in a story about a Hollywood producer asking a writer, a director and a film star to help a ruthless movie mogul. The Bad And The Beautiful was directed by Vincente Minnelli in 1952.
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THE BAD NEWS BEARS

The Bad News Bears is a sports comedy starring Walther Matthau and Tatum O'Neal in a story about a failing children's baseball team boosted by a couple of new recruits. The Bad News Bears was directed by Michael Ritchie in 1976.
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THE BAD NEWS BEARS GO TO JAPAN

The Bad News Bears Go To Japan is a sports comedy starring Tony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley, Tomisaburo Wakayama, Antonio Inoki and Hatsune Ishihara in a story about a small time sports promoter seeing an opportunity to make a fortune with a junior netball team. The Bad News Bears Go To Japan was directed by John Berry in 1978.
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THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA

The Barefoot Contessa is a drama starring Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner in a story about a fading Hollywood director discovering a flamenco dancer in a nightclub and turning her into a star. The Barefoot Contessa was directed by Joseph L Mankiewicz in 1954.
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THE BAREFOOT EXECUTIVE

The Barefoot Executive is a comedy starring Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan and Wally Cox in a story about a failing American television station that discovers a pet chimpanzee with an eye for hit programmes. The Barefoot Executive was directed by Robert Butler in 1971.
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THE BATTLE AT APACHE PASS

The Battle At Apache Pass is a western starring John Lund, Jeff Chandler, Beverly Tyler and Bruce Cowling in a story about an Indian chief joining forces with a US Cavalry officer to stop another Indian going on the warpath. The Battle At Apache Pass was directed by George Sherman in 1952.
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THE BEARS AND I

The Bears and I is a Disney family drama starring Patrick Wayne in a story about a Vietnam veteran adopting three bear cubs in the Rocky Mountains and his involvement in an Indian tribe's land dispute. The Bears and I was directed by Bernard McCarten in 1974.
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THE BEAUTICIAN AND THE BEAST

The Beautician And The Beast is a comedy starring Fran Drescher, Timothy Dalton, Ian McNeice and Patrick Malahide in a story about a beautician being accidentally hired to tutor the children of an East European dictator. The Beautician And The Beast was directed by Ken Kwapis in 1997.
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THE BELARUS FILE

The Belarus File is a crime drama starring Telly Savalas, Suzanne Pleshette, Max von Sydow and Herbert Berghof in a story about American detective 'Kojak' encountering a government cover-up while investigating a murderer who is targeting Russian survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. The Belarus File was directed by Robert Markowitz in 1985.
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THE BELLS OF ST MARY'S

The Bells Of St Mary's is a musical starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman in a story about an easy-going priest called to assist a troubled school, where he finds himself at odds with the teaching methods. The Bells Of St Mary's was directed by Leo McCarey in 1945.
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THE BIG BOSS

The Big Boss is a martial arts drama starring Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien and Nora Miao in a story about a man going to Bangkok to work with relatives in an ice factory, only to get involved when his cousins are attacked. The Big Boss was directed by Lo Wei in 1971.
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THE BIG BUS

The Big Bus is a spoof disaster movie starring Joseph Bologna and Stockard Channing. It tells of the world's first nuclear-powered bus and attempts made to destroy it on its maiden journey. The Big Bus was directed by James Frawley in 1976.
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THE BIG CHILL

The Big Chill is a drama starring Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, William Hurt and Jeff Goldblum in a story about a group of sixties college radicals who reunite over a weekend and look at how their lives, relationships and ideals have changed. The Big Chill was directed by Lawrence Kasdan in 1983.
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THE BIG COMBO

The Big Combo is a crime thriller starring Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy and Jean Wallace in a story about a police lieutenant intent on destroying a tightly organised crime gang with a vicious leader. The Big Combo was directed by Joseph H Lewis in 1955.
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THE BIG COUNTRY

The Big Country is a Western starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives and Charles Bickford in a story about a retired sea captain who travels west to claim the hand of the daughter of a powerful landowner and finds himself in the middle of a vicious feud between rival families. The Big Country was directed by William Wyler in 1958.
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THE BIG GAME

The Big Game is a gambling drama starring Gary Webster and Emma Wray about a factory worker invited to play in a high-stakes game. The Big Game was directed by Bob Keen in 1995.
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THE BIG HIT

The Big Hit is an action thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Elliott Gould and Avery Brooks in a story about a successful hitman who, with a fiancee and mistress pressurising him, starts moonlighting and unwittingly kidnaps the god-daughter of his boss with violent consequences. The Big Hit was directed by Che-Kirk Wong in 1998.
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THE BIG LEBOWSKI

The Big Lebowski is a comedy starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman in a story about a Los Angeles hippy mistaken for a wealthy industrialist and drawn into a bizarre extortion scheme. The Big Lebowski was directed by Joel Coen in 1998.
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THE BIG RED ONE

The Big Red One is a Second World War drama starring Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco and Kelly Ward in a story about an American infantry sergeant, a veteran of the Great War, leading a disparate group of men through every possible experience during the Second World War. The Big Red One was directed by Samuel Fuller in 1980.
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THE BIG SKY

The Big Sky is a western staring Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Threatt, Dewey Martin and Arthur Hunnicutt in a story about a pair of Kentucky mountain men joining a keelboat expedition into unknown territory in the 1830s. The Big Sky was directed by Howard Hawks in 1952.
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THE BIG SLEEP

The Big Sleep is a detective drama starring Humphrey Bogart Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers and Peggy Knudsen in a story based on the novel by Raymond Chandler about private detective Philip Marlowe becoming caught up in a blackmail case when he agrees to a job guarding the youngest daughter of a dying wealthy man. The Big Sleep was directed by Howard Hawks in 1946.
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THE BIG STORE

The Big Store is a comedy starring the Marx Brothers. It is the story of the chaos which ensues when a private detective is hired to protect the owner of a department store. The Big Store was directed by Charles Riesner in 1941.
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THE BIG STREET

The Big Street is a comedy starring Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball in a story about a nightclub singer who fails to notice a meek waiter who is besotted with her until she is seriously injured by a gangster. The Big Street was directed by Irving Reiss in 1942.
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THE BIG WHEEL

The Big Wheel is a sports drama starring Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Mary Hatcher and Michael O'Shea in a story about a mechanic who becomes a racing driver, but finds it difficult after he accidentally causes the death of another competitor. The Big Wheel was directed by Edward Ludwig in 1949.
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THE BIGGEST BUNDLE OF THEM ALL

The Biggest Bundle of Them All is a crime comedy starring Vittorio De Sica, Raquel Welch, Robert Wagner, Godfrey Cambridge, Davy Kaye and Edward G Robinson in a story about a gang on incompetent European gangsters who kidnap an American gangster believing him to be wealthy. The Biggest Bundle of Them All was directed by Ken Annakin in 1968.
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THE BIRDMEN

The Birdmen is a Second World War prisoner of war drama starring Doug McClure, Rene Auberjonois, Richard Basehart, Chuck Connors and Max Baer Jr in a story about an American soldier sent to Norway during the Second World War to rescue a scientist only for them both to be captured and sent to a prisoner of war camp where they enlist the help of the fellow inmates in building a glider to help them escape. The Birdmen was directed by Philip Leacock in 1971.
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THE BISHOP'S WIFE

The Bishop's Wife is a comedy starring Cary Grant, David Niven and Loretta Young in a story about a bishop visited by an angel when his marriage and faith are weakened by his efforts to raise money for a new church. The Bishop's Wife was directed by Henry Koster in 1947.
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THE BITTER TEA OF GENERAL YEN

The Bitter Tea of General Yen is a drama starring Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther and Toshia Mori in a story of an American woman going to China to marry a missionary. The Bitter Tea of General Yen was directed by Frank Capra in 1933.
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THE BLACK CAT

The Black Cat is a horror starring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi in a story about a honeymooning couple who get caught up in a feud following a bush crash.
The Black Cat was directed by Edgar G Ulmer in 1934.
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THE BLACK HOLE

The Black Hole is a Sci-fi adventure starring Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms and Ernest Borgnine in a story about five unwitting astronauts on board a spaceship manned by a mad genius who intends to fly into a black hole. The Black Hole was directed by Gary Nelson in 1979.
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THE BLACK ROSE

The Black Rose is a romantic adventure starring Tyrone Power and Orson Welles in a story about a nobleman who escapes 13th century England and goes to the Far East. The Black Rose was directed by Henry Hathaway in 1950.
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THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH

The Black Shield Of Falworth is a swashbuckling adventure starring Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, David Farrar, Barbara Rush and Herbert Marshall in a story based on the book by Howard Pyle about a disgraced earl trying to redeem his family name and regain his rightful titles from an evil knight. The Black Shield Of Falworth was directed by Rudolph Mate in 1954.
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THE BLACK STALLION

The Black Stallion is an adventure starring Mickey Rooney, Kelly Reno and Teri Garr in a story about a young American boy and an Arabian stallion shipwrecked off North Africa and subsequently rescued and returned to New York where the horse feeling cramped escapes and is pursued by the boy. The Black Stallion was directed by Carroll Ballard in 1979.
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THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE

The Blackboard Jungle is a drama starring Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Margaret Hayes, Sidney Poitier, Vic Morrow and Dan Terranova in a story based upon the novel by Evan Hunter about a former soldier taking his first teaching job at a tough New York high school with a class full of delinquents and no hopers. The Blackboard Jungle was directed by Richard Brooks in 1955. Sidney Poitier later revisited the theme in the 1967 film 'To Sir, With Love', this time switching into the role of teacher.
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THE BLISS OF MRS BLOSSOM

The Bliss Of Mrs Blossom is a comedy starring Shirley MacLaine, Richard Attenborough and James Booth in a story about an unfaithful wife. The Bliss Of Mrs Blossom was directed by Joseph McGrath in 1968.
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THE BLUE LAGOON

The Blue Lagoon is a romantic drama starring Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins and Leo McKern in a story about two children shipwrecked and marooned on a tropical island who grow and develop by the time they are rescued. The Blue Lagoon was directed by Randal Kleiser in 1980.
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THE BLUE LAMP

The Blue Lamp is a crime drama starring Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng, Gladys Henson, Bernard Lee and Peggy Evans in a story about a new police recruit taking up the case of a veteran London policeman shot by two criminals. The Blue Lamp was directed by Basil Dearden in 1949 and went on to spawn the television series 'Dixon of Dock Green'.
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THE BLUE LIGHTNING

The Blue Lightning is an action adventure starring Sam Elliott, Rebecca Gilling and Robert Culp in a story about a San Francisco private detective hired to retrieve a jewel from a murderer with his own private army in the Australian bush. The Blue Lightning was directed by Lee Philips in 1986.
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THE BODY

The Body is a thriller starring Antonio Banderas, Olivia Williams, Derek Jacobi, John Wood and Jason Flemyng in a story about the Vatican sending a Jesuit priest to Jerusalem to investigate the discovery of human remains by an archaeologist, that could be those of Christ. The Body was directed by Jonas McCord in 2000.
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THE BODY SNATCHER

The Body Snatcher is a horror film starring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi in a tale of grave robbers set in Edinburgh in 1832. The Body Snatcher was directed by Robert Wise in 1945.
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THE BODYGUARD

The Bodyguard is a romantic thriller starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp and Bill Cobbs in a story about a bodyguard assigned to protect a singing star, only to meet with resentment from her and her entourage. The Bodyguard was directed by Mick Jackson in 1992.
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THE BONE COLLECTOR

The Bone Collector is a crime thriller starring Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah and Michael Roker in a story about a forensic expert and a rookie policewoman tracking a serial killer in New York city. The Bone Collector was directed by Philip Noyce in 1999.
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THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES

The Bonfire Of the Vanities is a comedy starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Kim Cattrall, Saul Rubinek and Morgan Freeman in a story about a Wall Street trader, whose life falls apart following a car accident. The Bonfire Of the Vanities was directed by Brian De Palma in 1990.
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THE BORROWERS

The Borrowers is a fantasy adventure starring John Goodman, Mark Williams, Jim Broadbent and Celia Imrie in a story about the life of a family of tiny people secretly living in the house of some ordinary people. The Borrowers was directed by Peter Hewitt in 1997.
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THE BOUNTY

The Bounty is a historical adventure starring Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Edward Fox, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bernard Hill, Philip Davis and Liam Neeson in a story about the infamous mutiny which occurred aboard the HMS Bounty. The Bounty was directed by Roger Donaldson in 1984.
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THE BOXER

The Boxer is a drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Daragh Donnelly, Frank Coughlan and Sean Kearns in a story about a young Irishman imprisoned on suspicion of involvement with the IRA. The Boxer was directed by Jim Sheridan in 1997.
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THE BOY WHO COULD FLY

The Boy Who Could Fly is a fantasy drama starring Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Bonnie Bedelia and Fred Savage in a story about a bereaved teenager who befirends a withdrawn orphan mute and suspects he hides a fantastic secret. The Boy Who Could Fly was directed by Nick Castle in 1986.
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THE BOY WHO STOLE A MILLION

The Boy Who Stole A Million is a comedy starring Virgilio Teixeira, Maurice Reyna and Marianne Benet in a story about a boy who steals a million pesetas from a Spanish bank so that his father can pay to have his taxi mended. The Boy Who Stole A Million was directed by Charles Chrichton in 1960.
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THE BOYS

The Boys is a courtroom drama starring Richard Todd and Robert Morley in a story about four teenagers standing trial for the murder of a garage attendant. The Boys was directed by Sidney J Furie in 1961.

The Boys is a black comedy starring James Woods and John Lithgow as two close friends who are shocked to learn that one has developed a terminal illness, possibly lung cancer, supposedly as the result of the other's smoking. The Boys was directed by Glenn Jordan in 1991.
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THE BREAKFAST CLUB

The Breakfast Club is a drama starring Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald and Paul Gleason in a story about five strangers who are thrown together one Saturday in high-school detention. The Breakfast Club was directed by John Hughes in 1985.
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THE BRIDGE

The Bridge is a period drama about a painter in the late 19th century traveling to Suffolk in search of inspiration. It stars Saskia Reeves and David O'Hara. The Bridge was directed by Sydney Macartney in 1992.
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THE BRIDGE AT REMARGEN

The Bridge At Remargen is a Second World War drama starring George Segal, Robert Vaughn, Ben Gazzara, Bradford Dillman and EG Marshall in a story about allied forces advancing through Germany to the last remaining intact bridge over the Rhine, at the end of the Second World War. The Bridge At Remargen was directed by John Guillermin in 1969.
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THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI

The Bridge on the River Kwai is a Second World+War drama starring William Holden, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins in the story of British POWs building a railway bridge for the Japanese over the River Kwai. The Bridge on the River Kwai was directed by David Lean in 1957.
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THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

The Bridges of Madison County is a romance starring Clint Eastwod, Meryl Streep, Annie Corley and Victor Slezak in a story about a brother and sister reading their mother's diary about a love affair she had with a photographer. The Bridges of Madison County was directed by Clint Eastwood in 1995.
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THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV

The Brothers Karamazov is a tragedy starring Yul Brynner, Lee J Cobb, William Shatner, Maria Schell, Claire Bloom and Richard Basehart in a story set in 19th century Russia about the effect of a domineering father's death on his sons - one of whom is accused of his murder. The Brothers Karamazov was directed by Richard Brooks in 1958.
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THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN

The Brothers McMullen is a comedy drama starring Edward Burns, Mike McGlone, Jack Mulcahy and Shari Albert in a story about two brothers who move back to Ireland to live with their older brother when their mother dies. The Brothers McMullen was directed by Edward Burns in 1995.
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THE BROWNING VERSION

The Browning Version is a drama starring Albert Finney, Greta Scacchi and Matthew Modine in the touching tale of an austere classics schoolmaster, about to retire due to poor health, who is forced to re-examine the successes and failures of his life, both as a teacher and a husband. The film is based upon the 1939 play by Terence Rattigan and was directed by Mike Figgis in 1994.
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THE BULLDOG BREED

The Bulldog Breed is a comedy starring Norman Wisdom, Ian Hunter, David Lodge, Robert Urquhart and Edward Chapman in a story about a grocer, who, after being crossed in love, joins the navy with chaotic result. The Bulldog Breed was directed by Robert Asher in 1960.
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THE BURBS

The Burbs is a comedy starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schaal, Henry Gibson and Courtney Gains in a story about seemingly sinister goings on in a quiet American suburban neighbourhood. The Burbs was directed by Joe Dante in 1989.
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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

The Canterville Ghost is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comic tale starring Charles Laughton, Robert Young and Margaret O'Brien in a story about a house haunted by the ghost of the cowardly Sir Simon of Canterville. The Canterville Ghost was directed by Jules Dassin and Norman Taurog in 1944.

The Canterville Ghost is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comic tale starring Bruce Forsyth, David Bauer and Eleanor Bron in a story about a house haunted by the ghost of the cowardly Sir Simon of Canterville. The Canterville Ghost was directed by Kim Mills in 1966.

The Canterville Ghost is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comic tale starring David Niven, James Whitmore and Maurice Evans in a story about a house haunted by the ghost of the cowardly Sir Simon of Canterville. The Canterville Ghost was directed by Walter Miller in 1974.

The Canterville Ghost is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comic tale starring Richard Kiley, Jenny Beck and Shelley Fabares in a story about a house haunted by the ghost of the cowardly Sir Simon of Canterville. The Canterville Ghost was directed by William F Claxton in 1985.

The Canterville Ghost is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comic tale starring Ian Richardson and Celia Imrie in a story about a house haunted by the ghost of the cowardly Sir Simon of Canterville. The Canterville Ghost was directed by Crispin Reece in 1997.
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THE CAPTAIN'S PARADISE

The Captain's Paradise is a comedy starring Alec Guinness as a ferry captain with a wife in Spain and another in Tangier. The wives are played by Celia Johnson and Yvonne De Carlo. The Captain's Paradise was directed by Anthony Kimmins in 1953.
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THE CAPTIVE HEART

The Captive Heart is a Second World War drama starring Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson in a story about a Czech captain assuming the identity of a dead British officer to evade the Gestapo. The Captive Heart was directed by Basil Dearden in 1946.
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THE CAPTURE

The Capture is a drama starring Lew ayres, Teresa Wright and Victor Jory in a story about the manager of an oil refinery who kills a man beleiving he has stolen money from him, only to be plagued by guilt afterwards. The Capture was directed by John Sturges in 1950.
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THE CARDINAL

The Cardinal is an epic drama starring Tom Tryon, John Huston, Raf Vallone, Romy Schneider, Carol Lynley and Dorothy Gish in a story about a cardinal who during his ordination casts his mind back over the issues that have tested his faith over the years. The Cardinal was directed by Otto Preminger in 1963.
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THE CARPETBAGGERS

The Carpetbaggers is a drama starring George Peppard, Alan Ladd and Carroll Baker in a story about a man building an industrial empire in 1920s America, no matter what the cost. The Carpetbaggers was directed by Edward Dmytry in 1964.
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THE CASE OF THE BALTIMORE GIRLS

The Case Of the Baltimore Girls is a crime thriller starring Lorne Greene and Ben Murphy in a story about a veteran detective and his partner exposing a crooked dating agency. The Case Of the Baltimore Girls was directed by Edward Abrams and Allen Baron in 1973.
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THE CASSANDRA CROSSING

The Cassandra Crossing is a disaster thriller starring Richard Harris, Sophia Loren, Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner in a story about a European express train travelling across Europe with a wounded terrorist on board who is infected with a deadly plague. The Cassandra Crossing was directed by George Pan Cosmatos in 1976.
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THE CASTLE

The Castle is a comedy starring Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Stephen Curry and Anthony Simcoe in a story about an Australian family fighting proposals to extend an airport next to their house. The Castle was directed by Rob Sitch in 1997.
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THE CHALK GARDEN

The Chalk Garden is a melodrama starring Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills and John Mills in a story about a mysterious governess arriving in a household to curb a teenage girl's violence. The Chalk Garden was directed by Ronald Neame in 1964.
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THE CHARGE AT FEATHER RIVER

The Charge at Feather River is a western starring Guy Madison on a suicide mission to rescue two women kidnapped by the Cheyenne. The Charge at Feather River was directed by Gordon Douglas in 1953.
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THE CHASE

The Chase is a drama starring Robert Redford and Marlon Brando in a story about an escaped convict returning to his small Texas home town to clear his name. The Chase was directed by Arthur Penn in 1966.
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THE CHELSEA GIRLS

The Chelsea Girls is a film focusing on a series of conversations between friends of Andy Warhol. The Chelsea Girls was directed by Andy Warhol.
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THE CHEROKEE KID

The Cherokee Kid is a comedy western starring Sinbad, James Coburn, Gregory Hines and A Martinez in a story about a clumsy man learning to become a gunman so as to exact revenge on the murderer of his family. The Cherokee Kid was directed by Paris Barclay in 1996.
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THE CHILDREN'S HOUR

The Children's Hour is a drama starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine and James Garner. The Children's Hour was directed by William Wyler in 1961.
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THE CHINA SYNDROME

The China Syndrome is a drama starring Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon and Michael Douglas in a story about a television reporter and her cameraman working at a nuclear power plant when an accident nearly causes a meltdown. The China Syndrome was directed by James Bridges in 1979.
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THE CHRISTMAS BOX

The Christmas Box is a drama starring Richard Thomas and Maureen O'Hara in a story of a wealthy old lady inviting a young man and his family to be her live-in helpers. The Christmas Box was directed by Marcus Cole in 1995.
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THE CHRISTMAS CARD

The Christmas Card is a romantic drama starring John Newton, Alice Evans, Edward Asner, Peter Jason and Lois Nettleton in a story about an American soldier visiting the town from where an inspirational Christmas card had been sent to him by a church group that sends out Christmas cards to servicemen. The Christmas Card was directed by Stephen Bridgewater in 2006.
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THE CHRISTMAS GIFT

The Christmas Gift is a drama starring John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, Edward Winter and Gennie James in a story about a widowed architect and his daughter visiting a small town over christmas. The Christmas Gift was directed by Michael Pressman in 1986.
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THE CHRISTMAS SHOES

The Christmas Shoes is a drama starring Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams, Max Morrow, Maria del Mar and Hugh Thompson in a story about two families being brought together after a young boy decides to buy his dying mother some shoes for Christmas. The Christmas Shoes was directed by Andy Wolk in 2002.
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THE CHRISTMAS TAKEOVER

The Christmas Takeover is a comedy fantasy starring Harry Hamlin, Megan Gallagher, Roy Dotrice, Gary Coleman and Stuart Pankin in a story about a weathy toy tycoon who outsmarts his rivals by spying on father christmas' secret files recording which children have been naughty and which have been good. The Christmas Takeover was directed by Michael Scott in 1998.
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THE CHRISTMAS WISH

The Christmas Wish is a drama starring Neil Patrick Harris, Debbie Reynolds, Naomi Watts and Alexandra Wilson in a story about a man investigating his family's past. The Christmas Wish was directed by Ian Barry in 1998.
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THE CIMMARON KID

The Cimmaron Kid is a western starring Audie Murphy, Yvette Dugay, Beverly Tyler and John Hudson in a story about a former gunslinger whose attempts to live a law-abiding life are frustrated when he is wrongly accused of involvement in a train robbery. The Cimmaron Kid was directed by Budd Boetticher in 1951.
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THE CINCINNATI KID

The Cincinnati Kid is a drama starring Steve McQueen, Edward G Robinson, Ann-Margret, Karl Malden, Tuesday Weld, Joan Blondell, Rip Torn and Jack Weston in a story based on the book by Richard Jessup about a cocky young professional poker player matching himself against the undisputed, long-time master of the game. The Cincinnati Kid was directed by Norman Jewison in 1965.
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THE CLAIM

The Claim is a drama starring Peter Mullan, Milla Jovovich, Wes Bentley, Nastassja Kinski and Sarah Polley in a story based on Thomas Hardy's novel 'The Mayor Of Casterbridge' but set in 19th century California where a wealthy tycoon rules the town only to find his position threatened by the approach of the railway and his own dark past. The Claim was directed by Michael Winterbottom in 2000.
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THE CLASS

The Class (also known as Entre les murs) is a drama starring Francois Begaudeau, Agame Malembo-Emene, Angelica Sancio, Arthur Fogel, Boubacar Toure, Burak Ozyilmaz, Carl Nanor, Cherif Bounaïdja Rachedi and Dalla Doucoure in a story about a teacher and his class of fourteen and fifteen year olds at a tough school in inner-city Paris. The Class was directed by Laurent Cantet in 2008.
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THE CLIENT

The Client is a thriller starring Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker and Anthony LaPaglia in a story based upon the novel by John Grisham about a man who witnesses the suicide of a Mafia defence lawyer, and is then pursued by both the police and the Mafia. The Client was directed by Joel Schumacher in 1994.
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THE CODE

The Code is a thriller starring Morgan Freeman, Antonio Banderas, Rade Serbedzija and Ivan Petrushinov in a story about two thieves tackling one last job in order to repay a debt to the Russian Mafia. The Code was directed by Mimi Leder in 2008.
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THE COLOR OF LOVE: JACEY'S STORY

The Color of Love: Jacey's Story is a drama starring Gena Rowlands, Louis Gossett Jr, Penny Fuller and Stella Parton in a story about a mixed-race orphan teachuing her feuding adoptive grandparents important lessons in tolerance. The Color of Love: Jacey's Story was directed by Sheldon Larry in 2000.
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THE COLOR OF MONEY

The Color Of Money is a drama starring Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Helen Shaver in a story which is the sequel to 'The Hustler' about a liquor salesman and ex-pool hustler backing young players for a share of their winnings. The Color Of Money was directed by Martin Scorsese in 1986.
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THE COLOSSUS OF RHODES

The Colossus Of Rhodes is an historical adventure starring Rory Calhoun and Lea Massari in a story about an Athenian soldier unwittingly joining a rebel plot against the tyrannical king of Rhodes in 280 BC. The Colossus Of Rhodes was directed by Sergio Leone in 1961.
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THE COMMITMENTS

The Commitments is a drama starring Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball and Andrew Strong in a story about a young Dubliner who assembles a band to perform 60's soul music. The Commitments is based upon the novel by Roddy Doyle and was directed by Alan Parker in 1991.
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THE CON

The Con is a romantic crime drama starring Rebecca De Mornay and William H Macy in a story about a female con artist who meets a shy car mechanic who is unknowingly about to inherit a fortune, and sets out to seduce him into marriage. The Con was directed by Steven Schachter in 1998.
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THE CONVERSATION

The Conversation is a thriller starring Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield and Frederic Forest in a story about a professional eavesdropper suspecting that a young couple are about to be murdered, and subsequently becoming embroiled in a dangerous mystery. The Conversation was directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1974.
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THE COOL AND THE CRAZY

The Cool and The Crazy is a drama starring Alicia Silverstone, Jennifer Blanc, Matthew Flint and Jared Leto in a story about a bored married teenager who starts a passionate relationship with a hoodlum. The Cool and The Crazy was directed by Ralph Bakshi in 1994.
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THE CORRUPTOR

The Corruptor is an action thriler starring Chow Yun-Fat, Mark Wahlberg, Ric Young and Paul Ben-Victor in a story about a New York policeman charged with keeping the peace in the city's turbulent Chinatown. The Corruptor was directed by James Foley in 1999.
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THE COUCH TRIP

The Couch Trip is a comedy starring Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Donna Dixon and Richard Romanus in a story based on the book by Ken Kolb about a man who escapes from a mental institution and assumes the identity of a psychiatrist in Beverly Hills. The Couch Trip was directed by Michael Ritchie in 1988.
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO

The Count of Monte Cristo is a swashbuckling period adventure starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Richard Harris, James Frain and Dagmara Dominczyk in a story based upon the novel by Alexandre Dumas about a man framed for a crime he didn't commit and subsequently imprisoned, by a friend after they both fall for the same woman. The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Kevin Reynolds in 2001.
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THE CRAFT

The Craft is a supernatural horror starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True and Skeet Ulrich in a story about a group of American misfit school girls experimenting with witchcraft. The Craft was directed by Andrew Flemin in 1996.
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THE CREEPING FLESH

The Creeping Flesh is a horror film starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing in a story about a professor finding a horrific skeleton in the jungles of Borneo and at first believing it to be the 'missing link' but soon realising he has uncovered a terrible evil. The Creeping Flesh was directed by Freddie Francis in 1972.
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THE CRIMSON PIRATE

The Crimson Pirate is an adventure starring Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher, James Hayter and Christopher Lee in a story about a pirate who sells arms to the rebels of a Spanish held Caribbean island and plans to double his profit by betraying the rebels to the Spanish.
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THE CROW

The Crow is a fantasy adventure starring Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, Bai Ling, Anna Levine, David Patrick Kelly and Angel David in a story about a rock musician who comes back from the dead as an invincible superhuman vigilante to avenge the murder of himself and his fiancee. The Crow was directed by Alex Proyas in 1994.
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THE CRUEL SEA

The Cruel Sea is a Second World War drama starring Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, John Stratton, Denholme Elliott, Stanley Baker and John Warner in a story based upon the novel by Nicholas Monsarrat about a naval commander seeking revenge after his destroyer is sunk by a U-boat. The Cruel Sea was directed by Charles Frend in 1953.
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THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a romantic fantasy drama starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Julia Ormond, Faune Chambers and Elias Koteas in a story about a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was directed by David Fincher in 2008.
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THE CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE

The Curse Of The Cat People is a horror film starring Simone Simon and Kent Smith in a story about a man who is disturbed when his daughter 'invents' a secret companion. The Curse Of The Cat People was directed by Robert Wise and Gunther von Fritsch.
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THE CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER

The Curse Of The Pink Panther is a comedy staring David Niven, Ted Wass and Robert Wagner in a story about the Pink Panther diamond being stolen again and the French police engaging the help of a bumbling New York policeman to help track it down. The Curse Of The Pink Panther was directed by Blake Edwards in 1983.
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THE DAM BUSTERS

The Dam Busters is a wartime drama starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave in the story of how Barnes Wallis and Guy Gibson devised and executed the bombing of the Ruhr dams in 1943. The Dam Busters was directed by Michael Anderson in 1954.
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THE DAMNED DON'T CRY

The Damned Don't Cry is a drama starring Joan Crawford as a down trodden housewife who leaves home to better herself and gets involved with a gangster. The Damned Don't Cry was directed by Vincent Sherman.
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THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is a drama set in 1920s Oklahoma and stars Robert Preston and Dorothy McGuire in a story about an unhappy wife fearing her husband is suffering from 17-year itch. The Dark at the Top of the Stairs was directed by Delbert Mann in 1960.
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THE DAY OF THE JACKAL

The Day Of The Jackal is a thriller starring Edward Fox, Cyril Cusack, Micahel Lonsdale and Tony Britton in a story about an attempt in 1963 by a top professional killer to assassinate General de Gaulle. The Day Of The Jackal was directed by Fred Zinnemann in1973.
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THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a Sci-Fi drama starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe and Sam Jaffe in a story about an alien who lands on earth to warn humanity to stop war mongering, or face destruction by other races in the Universe so as to preserve peace. The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by Robert Wise in 1951.

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a Sci-Fi drama starring Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith and John Cleese in a story about an alien who lands on earth to warn humanity to stop war mongering, or face destruction by other races in the Universe so as to preserve peace. The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by Scott Derrickson in 2008.
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THE DEAD POOL

The Dead Pool is a crime thriller in the 'Dirty Harry' series starring Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson, Liam Neeson and Evan C Kim in a story about the San Francisco police investigating a gambling game in which celebrities' deaths are predicted. The Dead Pool was directed by Buddy Van Horn in 1988.
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THE DEADLY AFFAIR

The Deadly Affair is a spy drama starring James Mason, Simone Signoret, Maximilian Schell and Harriet Andersson in a story about a British intelligence officer investigating the suicide of a diplomat. The Deadly Affair was directed by Sidney Lumet in 1966.
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THE DEADLY BEES

The Deadly Bees is a horror starring Suzanna Leigh, Guy Doleman, Frank Finlay, Michael Ripper and Katy Wild in a story about a pop-singer on holiday on a remote British island being confronted by a colony of specially bred killer bees. The Deadly Bees was directed by Freddie Francis in 1967.
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THE DEATH OF THE INCREDIBLE HULK

The Death of The Incredible Hulk is an action adventure starring Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Elizabeth Gracen, Philip Sterling and Andreas Katsulas in a story about a scientist who discovers both romance and trouble when he seeks help in controlling his transformations into the Hulk. The Death of The Incredible Hulk was directed by Bill Bixby in 1990.
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THE DEEP END

The Deep End is a drama starring Tilda Swinton, Goran Visnjic, Jonathan Tucker, Peter Donat and Josh Lucas in a story based on the book by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding about a mother becoming the victim of a blackmailer after she goes to extreme measures to protect her son from a murder charge. The Deep End was directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel in 2001.
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THE DEFENDERS: TAKING THE FIRST

The Defenders: Taking the First is a courtroom drama starring Beau Bridges, Martha Plimpton, Jeremy London, Jordan Bridges and Chris Wiggins in a story about a race-hate murder trial. The Defenders: Taking the First was directed by Andy Wolkin 1998.
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THE DEFIANT ONES

The Defiant Ones is a prison drama starring Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, theodore Bikel, Charles McGraw and Lon Chaney Jr in a story about a bigoted white man and an angry black southener who escape from an American prison chain gang while bound together at the wrist. The Defiant Ones was directed by Stanley Kramer in 1958.
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THE DELINQUENTS

The Delinquents is a drama starring Kylie Minogue, Charlie Schlatter, Desiree Smith and Todd Boyce in a story about a pair of teenagers who turn to petty crime when their parents try to end their relationship. The Delinquents was directed by Chris Thomson in 1989.
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THE DESCENT

The Descent is a horror film starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder and MyAnna Buring in a story about cavers becoming trapped and pursued by strange predators. The Descent was directed by Neil Marshall in 2005.
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THE DESCENT: PART 2

The Descent: Part 2 is a horror film starring Shauna Macdonald, Michael J Reynolds, Jessika Williams, Douglas Hodge and Joshua Dallas in a story about a sole-survivor forced to return to a cave system to locate her friends who have been attacked by strange predators during a previous caving expedition. The Descent: Part 2 was directed by Jon Harris in 2009.
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THE DESERT FOX

The Desert Fox is a Second World War drama starring James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke and Jessica Tandy in a story about Field Marshal Erwin Rommel returning to Germany to convalesce from an illness, and while there being approached by a group of German officers who are planning to assassinate Hitler. The Desert Fox was directed by Henry Hathaway in 1951.
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THE DESIGNATED MOURNER

The Designated Mourner is a drama starring Mike Nichols and Miranda Richardson in a story about an intellectual couple struggling to cope with life in a repressive country on the brink of conflict. The Designated Mourner was directed by David Hare in 1997.
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THE DESTRUCTORS

The Destructors is a Sci-Fi adventure starring Richard Egan, Patricia Owens, John Ericson and Michael Ansara in a story about a secret agent being called in when rubies, required to power a top secret laser gun, are stolen. The Destructors was directed by Francis D Lyon in 1968.
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THE DEVIL AND MISS JONES

The Devil And Miss Jones is a comedy starring Jean Arthur, Robert Cummings, Charles Coburn and Edmund Gwenn in a story about a millionaire who gets a new perspective on employer-employee relations when, seeking to break a trade union movement, he poses as an employee in one of his own stores. The Devil And Miss Jones was directed by Sam Wood in 1941.
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THE DEVIL AT FOUR O'CLOCK

The Devil At Four O'clock is a disaster adventure starring Spencer Tracy, Frank Sinatra, Kerwin Matthews, Jean-Pierre Aumont and Gregoire Aslan in a story about three convicts en-route to prison in Tahiti stop overnight on a volcanic island and find themselves facing an imminent eruption. The Devil At Four O'clock was directed by Mervyn LeRoy in 1961.
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THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE

The Devil's Brigade is a Second World War adventure starring William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Michael Rennie, Dana Andrews and Vince Edwards in a story about a lieutenant colonel charged with training a special forces unit comprised of half Canadian commandos and half US army misfits, for a special mission. The Devil's Brigade was directed by Andrew V McLaglen in 1968.
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THE DEVILS

The Devils is a drama starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave in a story set in 17th century France about a priest who illicitly marries, and in so doing ignites the spiteful fury of a Nun. The Devils was directed by Ken Russell in 1971.
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THE DIRTY DOZEN

The Dirty Dozen is a Second World War action adventure starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Richard Jaeckel, George Kennedy, Trini Lopez, Ralph Meeker, Robert Ryan, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland and Clint Walker in a story based upon the novel by E M Nathanson about a tough American major leading twelve convicted army criminals on a daring behind-the-lines mission. The Dirty Dozen was directed by Robert Aldrich in 1967.
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THE DISORDERLY ORDERLY

The Disorderly Orderly is a comedy starring Jerry Lewis, Glenda Farrell, Susan Oliver, Everett Sloane and Jack E Leonard in a story about a hospital orderly who assumes the personalities and pains of the patients he meets. The Disorderly Orderly was directed by Frank Tashlin in 1964.
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THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN

The Distinguished Gentleman is a comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Lane Smith in a story about a hustler replacing a Florida congressman when he dies and running for office. The Distinguished Gentleman was directed by Jonathan Lynn in 1992.
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THE DOGS OF WAR

The Dogs of War is an action drama starring Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely, Hugh Millais, Paul Freeman, Jean-Francois Stevenin, JoBeth Williams and Robert Urquhart in a story based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth about a group of mercenaries attempting to overthrow a brutal dictator. The Dogs of War was directed by John Irvin in 1980.
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THE DOUBLE MAN

The Double Man is a thriller starring Yul Brynner, Britt Ekland, Clive Revill and Anton Driffring in a story about an American spy investigating his son's death after a skiing accident in Austria being unnerved to discover that he has a European doppelganger. The Double Man was directed by Franklin Schaffner in 1967.
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THE DROWNING POOL

The Drowning Pool is a mystery thriller starring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Murray Hamilton, Melanie Griffith and Gail Strickland in a story about a private detective hired by his former girlfriend American oil tycoon to track down an anonymous blackmailer, only to find himself caught up in a web of sex, murder and deceit. The Drowning Pool was directed by Stuart Rosenberg in 1975.
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THE DRUM

The Drum is an adventure starring Sabu, Raymond Massey, Valerie Hobson, Roger Livesey and Desmond Tester in a story about an Indian prince starting a new life at a British Army garrison after his father is overthrown and murdered by an evil uncle. The Drum was directed by Zoltan Korda in 1938.
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THE DUCHESS

The Duchess is a biographical drama starring Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper and Simon McBurney in a story about the life of the 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. The Duchess was directed by Saul Dibb in 2008.
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THE DUEL AT SILVER CREEK

The Duel At Silver Creek is a western starring Audie Murphy, Faith Domergue, Stephen McNally and Susan Cabot in a story about a Marshal taking on a local gun slinger as his deputy in a fight against ruthless claim jumpers, much to the horror of the towns folk who believe the deputy to be a murderer. The Duel At Silver Creek was directed by Don Siegel in 1952.
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THE DUKES OF HAZZARD

The Dukes of Hazzard is an action comedy starring Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Jessica Simpson, Willie Nelson and Burt Reynolds in a story about two American hill-billy cousins who tease the local authorities and police while running the local illegal liquor trade. The Dukes of Hazzard was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar in 2005.
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THE DUKES OF HAZZARD: REUNION

The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! is a comedy starring John Schneider, Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach in a story about two brothers and their cousin trying to stop the development of a swamp. The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! was directed by Lewis Teague in 1997.
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THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

The Eagle Has Landed is a Second World War adventure starring Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, Anthony Quayle, Jean Marsh, Sven-Bertil Taube and Judy Geeson in a story based upon the book by Jack Higgins about German paratroops being dropped into England to kidnap or assassinate Winston Churchill. The Eagle Has Landed was directed by John Sturges in 1976.
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THE EARLY BIRD

The Early Bird is a comedy starring Norman Wisdom in a story about a hapless milkman trying to save a small dairy from a corporation. The Early Bird was directed by Robert Asher in 1965.
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THE EDGE

The Edge is a drama starring Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin and Elle Macpherson in a story about two men stranded in Alaska fighting for survival, with one of the men thinking the other is plotting to kill him. The Edge was directed by Lee Tamahori in 1997.
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THE EGYPTIAN

The Egyptian is an historical epic starring Jean Simmons, Edmund Purdom, Victor Mature, Peter Ustinov and Gene Tierney in a story about an abandoned baby who grows up in ancient Egypt to become a physician in the court of a radical pharaoh. The Egyptian was directed by Michael Curtiz in 1954.
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THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN

The Electric Horseman is a comedy western starring Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson and John Saxon in a story about a fed-up rodeo rider who discovers his employers are mistreating one of the horses and decides to take drastic action. The Electric Horseman was directed by Sydney Pollack in 1979.
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THE ELEPHANT MAN

The Elephant Man is a drama based upon the true story of the disfigured John Merrick. It stars John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft in the story of a surgeon intrigued by a sideshow freak he encounters in 1884. It was directed by David Lynch in 1980.
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THE ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL

The Elusive Pimpernel is an adventure starring David Niven, Margaret Leighton, Jack Hawkins, Cyril Cusack and Robert Coote in a story about an enigmatic Englishman saving French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution. The Elusive Pimpernel was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger in 1950.
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THE END

The End is a black comedy starring Burt Reynolds and Sally Field about a man who decides to deal with his terminal illness by committing suicide.
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THE END OF EDEN

The End of Eden (also known as A Loss of Innocence) is a melodrama starring Jennie Garth, Rob Estes, Polly Holliday, Mike Doyle, Michael Milhoan and Anne Sward in a story based on the book by Virginia Sorensen about a handsome and successful man returning to his Mormon home only to fall in love with his brother's fiance. The End of Eden was directed by Graeme Clifford in 1996.
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THE END OF THE AFFAIR

The End of the Affair is a drama starring Ralph Fiennes, Stephen Rea, Julianne Moore, Heather Jay Jones and James Bolam in a story based on the book by Graham Greene about a novelist who following a chance meeting with the husband of his former mistress decides to rekindle his affair. The End of the Affair was directed by Neil Jordan in 1999.
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THE ENEMY BELOW

The Enemy Below is a Second World War drama starring Robert Mitchum, Curt Jurgens, Al Hedison and Theodore Bikel in a story about an allied destroyer seeking a German U-Boat. The Enemy Below was directed by Dick Powell in 1957.
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THE ENFORCER

The Enforcer is a Dirty Harry crime action starring Clint Eastwood, Tyne Daly, Harry Guardino, Bradford Dillman, John Mitchum and DeVeren Bookwalter in the third of the Dirty Harry series of films about a tough San Francisco policeman and his new, inexperienced, partner pursuing a gang who have kidnapped the mayor. The Enforcer was directed by James Fargo in 1976.
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THE ENGLISHMAN WHO WENT UP A HILL BUT CAME DOWN A MOUNTAIN

The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill, But Came Down A Mountain is a comedy starring Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald, Colm Meaney and Ian Hart in a story about two English cartographers who decree that a local summit is not high enough to qualify as a mountain. The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill, But Came Down A Mountain was directed by Christopher Monger in 1995.
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THE ERRAND BOY

The Errand Boy is a comedy starring Jerry Lewis and Howard McNear in a story about a film runner who causes havoc on and off the set.
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THE EXECUTIONER

The Executioner is a spy thriller starring George Peppard, Joan Collins, Judy Geeson, Keith Michell and Nigel Patrick in a story about a British spy who believes that a former colleague of his was a Soviet double-agent. The Executioner was directed by Sam Wanamaker in 1970.
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THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS

The Fabulous Baker Boys is a romantic drama starring Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer and Beau Bridges in a story about nightclub lounge piano duo - The Fabulous Baker Boys - facing new tensions after being joined by a female singer. The Fabulous Baker Boys was directed by Steve Kloves in 1989.
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THE FACULTY

The Faculty is a Sci-fi horror starring Josh Hartnett, Elijah Wood, Salma Hayek, Robert Patrick and Piper Laurie in a story about an American high school being target by alien body snatchers. The Faculty was directed by Robert Rodriguez in 1998.
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THE FALCON AND THE CO-EDS

The Falcon And The Co-Eds is a comedy crime thriller starring Tom Conway as a detective investigating a murder at a girls' school. The Falcon And The Co-Eds was directed by William Clemens.
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THE FALCON IN DANGER

The Falcon In Danger is a mystery starring Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, Elaine Shepard, Amelita Ward, Cliff Clark and Edward Gargan in a story about the dashing private detective, The Falcon, investigating a mysterious plane crash. The Falcon In Danger was directed by William Clemens in 1943.
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THE FALCON IN HOLLYWOOD

The Falcon In Hollywood is a comedy crime thriller starring Tom Conway in a story about a murderer on the loose in Hollywood. The Falcon In Hollywood was directed by Gordon Douglas.
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THE FALCON IN MEXICO

The Falcon In Mexico is a comedy crime thriller starring Tom Conway as a detective who discovers a new painting by an artist believed dead for some years. The Falcon In Mexico was directed by William Berke.
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THE FALCON IN SAN FRANCISCO

The Falcon In San Francisco is a comedy crime thriller starring Tom Conway as the private detective involved with a silk smuggling operation.
The Falcon In San Francisco was directed by Joseph H Lewis.
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THE FALCON OUT WEST

The Falcon Out West is a crime drama staring Tom Conway, Carole Gallagher, Barbara Hale, Joan Barclay, Cliff Clark and Edward Gargan in a story about a private investigator looking into the murder of a playboy in a New York nightclub. The Falcon Out West was directed by William Clemens in 1944.
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THE FALCON STRIKES BACK

The Falcon Strikes Back is a comedy thriller about the theft of some war bonds. It stars Tom Conway and Harriet Hilliard. The Falcon Strikes Back was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
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THE FALCON'S ADVENTURE

The Falcon's Adventure is a mystery starring Tom Conway and Madge Meredith in a story about an amateur sleuth and his assistant planning to take a holiday, but ending up embroiled in trouble when the foil an abduction. The Falcon's Adventure was directed by William Berke in 1946.
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THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER

The Fall of The House of Usher is a horror film starring Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey and Harry Ellerbe in a story based on the novel by Edgar Allan Poe about the last female of the cursed family of Usher getting married. The Fall of The House of Usher was directed by Roger Corman in 1960.
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THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

The Fall Of The Roman Empire is an historic epic starring Stephen Boyd, Sophia Loren, Alec Guinness, Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Omar Sharif and Anthony Quayle in a story about the Roman Empire falling into the hands of the unstable, corrupt and cruel Commodus. The Fall Of The Roman Empire was directed by Anthony Mann in 1964.
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THE FALLEN SPARROW

The Fallen Sparrow is a suspense movie starring John Garfield as a man pursued by Nazis in New York after fighting the fascists in Spain's civil war. Directed by Richard Wallace.
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THE FAMILY MAN

The Family Man is a comedy fantasy starring Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven and Saul Rubinek in a story about a workaholic Wall Street trader who gets a chance to discover what his life would have been like if he had not deserted his childhood sweetheart for a life in business. The Family Man was directed by Brett Ratner in 2000.
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THE FAR COUNTRY

The Far Country is a western starring James Stewart and Ruth Roman in a story about a gunman with a herd of cattle challenging a corrupt law man in a strange town. The Far Country was directed by Anthony Mann in 1955.
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THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS

The Fast and the Furious is a crime action thriller starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune and Chad Lindberg in a story about an undercover American policeman infiltrating a group of Los Angeles street racers while investigating a hijacking ring. The Fast and the Furious was directed by Rob Cohen in 2001.
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THE FASTEST GUN ALIVE

The Fastest Gun Alive is a western starring Glenn Ford and Jeanne Crain. It is the story of a peaceful storekeeper who is revealed to be a top gunslinger.
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THE FIEND

The Fiend is a horror film starring Ann Todd, Patrick Magee, Tony Beckley and Madeleine Hinde in a story about a disturbed man who breaks away from a religious cult in order to prey on young women. The Fiend was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis in 1971.
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THE FIFTH ELEMENT

The Fifth Element is a Sci-fi action adventure starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm and Milla Jovovich in a story about a taxi driver in New York in the 23rd century drawn into a race against time to save the earth from an approaching evil force. The Fifth Element was directed by Luc Besson in 1997.
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THE FIFTH MUSKETEER

The Fifth Musketeer is an adventure film starring Beau Bridges and Sylvia Kristel in a story based on the book by Alexandre Dumas 'The Man In The Iron Mask', in which the legitimate King of France is imprisoned by his evil twin brother. The Fifth Musketeer was directed by Ken Annakin in 1979.
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THE FIGHTING KENTUCKIAN

The Fighting Kentuckian is a historical adventure starring John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Oliver Hardy, Philip Dorn and Marie Windsor in a story about a Kentucky farmer who helps French settlers defend their lands against thieves. The Fighting Kentuckian was directed by George Waggner in 1949.
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THE FIGHTING SULLIVANS

The Fighting Sullivans is a Second World War drama about 5 brothers from Iowa who were killed during the war. It stars Thomas Mitchell and Anne Baxter. The Fighting Sullivans was directed by Lloyd Bacon in 1944.
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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

The Final Countdown is a Sci-fi thriller starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross and James Farentino in a story about an aircraft carrier sent back in time to the period of the attack on Pearl Harbor during the Second World War. The Final Countdown was directed by Don Taylor in 1980.
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THE FINAL TEST

The Final Test is a comedy starring Jack Warner, Robert Morley, Brenda Bruce, Ray Jackson and George Relph in a story about a famous cricketer planning his testimonial match. The Final Test features cameo appearances from a host of cricket legends and was directed by Anthony Asquith in 1953.
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THE FIRST OF THE FEW

The First of The Few is a Second World War biographical drama starring Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John and Roland Culver in the story of R J Mitchell and his test pilot developing the Spitfire aircraft. The First of The Few was directed by Leslie Howard in 1942.
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THE FIRST REBEL

The First Rebel is a western starring John Wayne and Claire Trevor. It tells of a loyalist rebelling when he discovers that George III soldiers are selling arms to the Indians. The First Rebel was directed by William A Seiter in 1939.
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THE FIVE HEARTBEATS

The Five Heartbeats is a musical starring Michael Wright, Leon, Harry J Lennix, Tico Wells and Tressa Thomas in a story charting the rise and fall of a 1960's male soul group. The Five Heartbeats was directed by Robert Townsend in 1991.
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THE FIVE PENNIES

The Five Pennies is a biography starring Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino and Bob Crosby in the story of Loring (Red) Nichols the musician from rural America who went to New York in the 1920's and formed the jazz band known as 'The Five Pennies'. The Five Pennies was directed by Melville Shavelson in 1959.
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THE FLINTSTONES

The Flintstones is a comedy starring John Goodman, Elizabeth Perkins, Rick Moranis, Rosie O'Donnell, Kyle MacLachlan and Halle Berry based upon the cartoon series ('They're the modern stone-age family'), in a story about Fred Flintstone being promoted to an executive position only to be manipulated by an embezzler. The Flintstones was directed by Brian Levant in 1994.
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THE FLINTSTONES IN VIVA ROCK VEGAS

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas is a comedy starring Mark Addy, Stephen Baldwin, Kristen Johnston and Jane Krakowski in a story about a prehistoric quarryman trying to woo his girl friend and impress her snobbish parents. The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas was directed by Brian Levant in 2000.
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THE FLY

The Fly is a horror starring Al Hedison, Patricia Owens and Vincent Price in a story about a scientist who changes after trying to transmit himself with his matter transmission machine. The Fly was directed by Kurt Neurmann in 1958.

The Fly is a horror starring Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson and David Cronenberg in a story about a scientist who changes after trying to transmit himself with his matter transmission machine. The Fly was directed by David Cronenberg in 1986.
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THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM

The Forbidden Kingdom is a fantasy adventure starring Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Jackie Chan, Yifei Liu, Collin Chou and Juana Collignon in a story about an American boy, obsessed with Kung Fu, who travels to China where he gets involved in a plot to free the imprisoned Monkey King. The Forbidden Kingdom was directed by Rob Minkoff in 2008.
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THE FOREIGNER

The Foreigner is an action adventure starring Steven Seagal, Jeffrey Pierce, Anna-Louise Plowman, Max Ryan, Harry Van Gorkum and Sherman Augustus in a story about a freelance agent hired to carry a package from France to Germany encountering corruption and murder along the way. The Foreigner was directed by Michael Oblowitz in 2003.
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THE FOREMAN WENT TO FRANCE

The Foreman Went To France is a Second World War comedy starring Tommy Trinder, Constance Cummings, Clifford Evans, Robert Morley and Gordon Jackson in a story based on real events about a British factory foreman accompanied by two soldiers and an American girl travelling to France in order to prevent vital equipment falling into the hands of the Nazis. The Foreman Went To France was directed by Charles Frend in 1941.
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THE FORMULA

The Formula is a drama starring George C Scott in a story about the murder of an American ex-serviceman which draws attention to the mysterious disappearance of a secret Nazi fuel formula 35 years before. The Formula was directed by John G Avildsen in 1980.
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THE FORTUNE COOKIE

The Fortune Cookie is a comedy starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Ron Rich in a story about a lawyer who persuades a cameraman injured at a football match to exaggerate his injuries so as to gain the maximum damages. The Fortune Cookie was directed by Billy Wilder in 1966.
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THE FOUNTAINHEAD

The Fountainhead is a drama starring Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal and Raymond Massey in a story about an idealistic young architect whose innovative ideas are continually being rejected by society, and so decides to wreak revenge. The Fountainhead was directed by King Vidor in 1949.
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THE FOUR FEATHERS

The Four Feathers is an adventure starring John Clements, Ralph Richardson, Caubrey Smith and June Duprez in a story about a soldier branded a coward by his family and friends when he resigns his commission before the war against the Sudan. The Four Feathers was directed by Zoltan Korda in 1939.
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THE FOUR MUSKETEERS

The Four Musketeers is a swashbuckling adventure starring Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York, Frank Finlay, Christopher Lee, Geraldine Chaplin, Faye Dunaway and Roy Kinnear in a story based upon the novel by Alexandre Dumas about French Musketeers defending the French queen from the evil Cardinal Richelieu and his associates. The Four Musketeers was directed by Richard Lester in 1974.
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THE FOURTH KIND

The Fourth Kind is a Sci-Fi mystery starring Milla Jovovich, Charlotte Milchard, Will Patton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Corey Johnson in a story about unexplained disappearances occurring in a town in Alaska. The Fourth Kind was directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi in 2009.
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THE FOURTH WAR

The Fourth War is a thriller starring Roy Scheider in a story about a vendetta between two border personnel on the East-West German border in the 1980s.
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THE FRIGHTENERS

The Frighteners is a comedy thriller starring Michael J Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson and John Astin in a story about a psychic investigator being suspected of a series of murders. The Frighteners was directed by Peter Jackson in 1996.
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THE FROGMEN

The Frogmen is a Second World War drama starring Richard Widmark, Dana Andrews, Gary Merrill, Jeffrey Hunter, Warren Stevens and Robert Wagner in a story about tensions among an underwater demolition team during the Second World War. The Frogmen was directed by Lloyd Bacon in 1951.
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THE FRONT PAGE

The Front Page is a comedy drama starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in a story about a newspaper reporter in 1920's Chicago who wants to quit, but his editor wants him to cover one last story. The Front Page was directed by Billy Wilder in 1974.
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THE FUNERAL

The Funeral is a crime drama starring Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Annabella Sciorra, Isabella Rossellini and Vincent Gallo in a story about a New York mafia family getting caught up in a battle between unions and corporate bosses during the 1930's. The Funeral was directed by Abel Ferrara in 1996.
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THE FURY

The Fury is a horror film starring Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes and Carrie Snodgress in a story about a psychic researcher mysteriously disappearing while on holiday in the Mediterranean. The Fury was directed by Brian De Palma in 1978.
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THE GAMBLER

The Gambler is a drama starring Michael Gambon, Jodhi May and Polly Walker in a story about a young woman hired to type-up a novel and increasingly finding herself embroiled in the creation and fate of the novel. The Gambler was directed by Karoly Makk in 1997.
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THE GAME

The Game is a thriller starring Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn, Peter Donat, Carroll Baker and Anna Katarina in a story about a tycoon drawn into a role-playing game where the division between fantasy and real life becomes blurred with deadly consequences. The Game was directed by David Fincher in 1997.
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THE GAME PLAN

The Game Plan is a sports comedy starring Dwayne Johnson, Madison Pettis, Kyra Sedgwick and Roselyn Sanchez in a story about an American NFL football star who finds his bachelor lifestyle under threat when the eight-year old daughter he didn't realise he had turns up on his doorstep. The Game Plan was directed by Andy Fickman in 2007.
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THE GAUNTLET

The Gauntlet is n action crime drama starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince and Bill McKinney in a story about an alcoholic policeman escorting a witness to a trial where he is to testify against senior police officers. The Gauntlet was directed by Clint Eastwood in 1977.
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THE GAY DIVORCEE

The Gay Divorcee is a musical comedy starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Alice Brady and Edward Everett Horton in a story about a many trying to woo a young lady, only to be frustrated by a case of mistaken identity. The Gay Divorcee was directed by Mark Sandrich in 1934.
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THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER

The General's Daughter is a crime mystery starring John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton and Leslie Stefanson in a story based upon the novel by Nelson DeMille about the investigation of the murder of the daughter of a respected American army base commander. The General's Daughter was directed by Simon West in 1999.
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THE GENTLE SEX

The Gentle Sex is a wartime drama starring Joan Gates, Jean Gillie, Joan Greenwood, Joyce Howard, Rosamund John, Lilli Palmer, Barbara Waring and John Justin in a story about a diverse group of women joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service on the same day. The Gentle Sex was directed by Leslie Howard and Maurice Elvey in 1943.
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THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS

The Ghost And The Darkness is a period action adventure starring Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Bernard Hill, John Kani and Tom Wilkinson in a story about a railway engineer sent to Africa, who calls on the help of a big game hunter after his workmen start being attacked by lions. The Ghost And The Darkness was directed by Stephen Hopkins in 1996.
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THE GHOST CAMERA

The Ghost Camera is a crime mystery starring Henry Kendall, Ida Lupino, John Mills and Victor Stanley in a story based on the book by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon about a chemist who becomes involved in investigating a murder after a camera which has recorded the crime, is thrown from a window only to fall into his car. The Ghost Camera was directed by Bernard Vorhaus in 1933.
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THE GHOST SHIP

The Ghost Ship is a psychological horror film starring Richard Dix, Russell Wade, Edith Barrett, Ben Bard and Edmund Glover in a story about a junior officer suspecting the obsessive captain of the cargo ship he serves upon of being insane, but his fellow crew members ignore his warnings. The Ghost Ship was directed by Mark Robson in 1943.
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THE GHOSTS OF BERKELEY SQUARE

The Ghosts of Berkeley Square is a comedy starring Robert Morley, Felix Aylmer, Yvonne Arnaud, Robert Beuamont and Madge Brindley in a story about two 18th century army officers who accidentally kill themselves and are doomed to haunt a mansion until it is visited by reigning royalty. The Ghosts of Berkeley Square was directed by Vernon Sewell in 1947.
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THE GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST

The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is a fantasy comedy starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster, Anne Archer and Breckin Meyer in a story about a bachelor who is haunted by the ghosts of his past girlfriends at his younger brother's wedding. The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was directed by Mark Waters in 2009/
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THE GIFT HORSE

The Gift Horse is a Second World War naval drama starring Trevor Howard, Richard Attenborough, James Donald and Sonny Tufts in a story about an enthusiastic captain of a destroyer struggling with his crew during the Second World War. The Gift Horse was directed by Compton Bennet in 1952.
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THE GIFT OF LOVE

The Gift of Love is a drama starring Andy Griffith, Blair Brown, Penny Fuller and Joyce Van Patten in a story about a man who receives a transplant under tragic circumstances which destroy his family. The Gift of Love was directed by Paul Bogart in 1994.
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THE GIRL ON THE BOAT

The Girl On The Boat is a comedy starring Norman Wisdom, Millicent Martin, Richard Briers and Philip Locke in a story based upon the novel by PG Wodehouse about two men returning to England on a trans-Atlantic liner during the 1920's who fall in love with two fellow passengers. The Girl On The Boat was directed by Henry Kaplan in 1962.
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THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT

The Glass Bottom Boat is a farce starring Doris Day, Rod Taylor and Arthur Godfrey in a story about an attractive widow working at a space laboratory where she is pursued romantically by her boss and suspected of being a Soviet spy by the military. The Glass Bottom Boat was directed by Frank Tashlin in 1966.
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THE GLASS CAGE

The Glass Cage is an erotic thriller starring Charlotte Lewis, Richard Tyson and Eric Roberts in a story about a former CIA agent who winds up working in a strip club. The Glass Cage was directed by Michael Schroeder in 1996.
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THE GLASS MOUNTAIN

The Glass Mountain is a romantic drama starring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray. It is the story of a composer haunted by the memory of a girl. The Glass Mountain was directed by Henry Cass in 1949.
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THE GO-BETWEEN

The Go-Between is a drama starring Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Dominic Guard and Margaret Leighton in a story about a boy hired to act as a go-between in the illicit love affair of an aristocratic woman and a farmer. The Go-Between was directed by Jospeh Losey in 1970.
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THE GODFATHER

The Godfather is a crime drama starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and Richard Castellano in a story about the son of a Mafia boss trying to take over his father's violent empire. The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1972.
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THE GODFATHER PART II

The Godfather Part II is a crime drama starring Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and Robert De Niro in a story about the son of a Mafia boss trying to take over his father's violent empire. The Godfather Part II recounts the early life and career of the father. The Godfather Part II was directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1974.
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THE GODFATHER PART III

The Godfather Part III is a crime drama starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire and Andy Garcia in a story about a Mafia boss trying to leave his Mafia connections and become respectable. The Godfather Part III was directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1990.
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THE GOLDEN CHILD

The Golden Child is an action comedy starring Eddie Murphy, J L Reate, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis and Victor Wong in a story about a wise-cracking American freelance child-finder hired to find and rescue a mystical Tibetan child monk who has supernatural powers. The Golden Child was directed by Michael Ritchie in 1986.
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THE GOLDEN DISC

The Golden Disc is a musical starring Lee Patterson, Mary Steele, Terry Dene and Linda Gray in a story about two businessmen who convert a run-down café into a coffee bar and in the process discover an odd-job man with musical talent. The Golden Disc was directed by Don Sharpe in 1958.
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THE GOLDEN GATE MURDERS

The The Golden Gate Murders is a thriller starring David Janssen and Susannah York in a story about a priest's nurse who, following the priest's supposed suicide teams up with a detective to uncover the truth about how he died. The Golden Gate Murders was directed by Walter Grauman in 1979.
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THE GOLDEN HOUR

The Golden Hour is a musical comedy starring James Stewart and Paulette Goddard in a story about a man trying to arrange a slot for his band on his uncle's radio show. The Golden Hour was directed by George Marshall in 1941.
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THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD

The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad is a fantasy adventure starring John Philip Law, Caroline Munro, Tom Baker, Douglas Wilmer and Martin Shaw in a story about Sinbad, the Arabian sailor, seeking treasure and coming up against an evil magician. The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad was directed by Gordon Hessler in 1973.
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THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is a spaghetti western starring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef in a story about three men searching for hidden treasure. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly was directed by Sergio Leone in 1966.
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THE GOOD WITCH'S WEDDING

The Good Witch's Wedding (also known as The Good Witch's Gift) is a family drama starring Catherine Bell, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher and Peter MacNeill in a story about a couple planning to get married on Christmas Eve, but a number of unforeseen of problems and obstacles present themselves. The Good Witch's Wedding was directed by Craig Pryce in 2010.
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THE GOONIES

The Goonies is a comedy adventure starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, Kerri Green, Jeff Cohen, Martha Plimpton, John Matuszak, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano and Anne Ramsey in a story about a group of American children searching for a pirate's hidden treasure, pursued by a family of murderous thieves. The Goonies was directed by Richard Donner in 1985.
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THE GRACE KELLY STORY

The Grace Kelly Story is a biographical drama starring Cheryl Ladd, Lloyd Bridges, Diane Ladd, Alejandro Rey and Ian McShane in the story of the debutante Grace Kelly, her life in Hollywood and her new life after meeting Prince Rainer of Monaco. The Grace Kelly Story was directed by Anthony Page in 1983.
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THE GRADUATE

The Graduate is a comedy starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels, Murray Hamilton and Elizabeth Wilson in a story about a young man who, after leaving university, is appointed a new tutor in the form of attractive, glamorous, alcoholic and worldly-wise Mrs Robinson who is intent on seducing the young man who in turn falls for her daughter. The Graduate was directed by Mike Nichols in 1967.
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THE GRASS HARP

The Grass Harp is a comedy starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie and Roddy McDowell in a story about a youngster who goes to live with his eccentric spinster cousins following the death of his mother. The Grass Harp was directed by Charles Matthau in 1998.
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THE GREAT CARUSO

The Great Caruso is a musical starring Mario Lanza in the story of Enrico Caruso who begins his singing career as a Naples choirboy and goes on to become one of the world's greatest tenors. The Great Caruso was directed by Richard Thorpe in 1951.
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THE GREAT DICTATOR

The Great Dictator is a comedy starring Charlie Chaplin, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner and Henry Daniell in a story about a barber who wakes from years of amnesia only to find he has a double in the form of a ruthless dictator. The Great Dictator was directed by Charlie Chaplin in 1940.
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THE GREAT ESCAPE

The Great Escape is a Second World War prisoner of war adventure starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Donald, James Coburn, John Leyton, Gordon Jackson and David McCallum in a highly fictionalised adaptation of a true story in which a mass breakout from a German POW camp was effected by Allied prisoners.
The Great Escape was directed by John Sturges in 1963.
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THE GREAT GATSBY

The Great Gatsby is a romantic drama starring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Karen Black and Scott Wilson in a story based upon the novel by F Scott Fitzgerald about a mysterious young millionaire who becomes involved with Long Island high society. The Great Gatsby was directed by Jack Clayton in 1974.
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THE GREAT LIE

The Great Lie is a romance starring Bette Davis and Mary Astor in a story about a man who annuls his hasty marriage and pursues the woman he really loves, only to find his ex-wife is having his baby. The Great Lie was directed by Edmund Goulding in 1941.
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THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE

The Great Locomotive Chase is an adventure starring Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter, Jeff York and John Lupton in a story about a group of Union soldiers boarding a train in an effort to destroy Confederate supply lines during the American Civil War. The Great Locomotive Chase was directed by Francis D Lyon in 1956.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

The Great Outdoors is a comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy in a story about a family holiday disturbed when another family decides to join. The Great Outdoors was directed by Howard Deutch in 1988.
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THE GREAT RACE

The Great Race is a comedy starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Natalie Wood in the story of a 22, 000 mile road race in 1908 from New York to Paris. The Great Race was directed by Blake Edwards in 1965.
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THE GREAT ST TRINIAN'S TRAIN ROBBERY

The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery is a comedy starring Frankie Howerd, Reg Varney, Desmond Walter Ellis and Cyril Chamberlain in a story about unruly schoolgirls doing battle with a gang of train robbers who have hidden their loot under the floorboards of the girls' school. The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery was directed by Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat in 1966.
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THE GREAT WALDO PEPPER

The Great Waldo Pepper is a drama starring Robert Redford, Bo Svenson, Bo Brundin and Susan Sarandon in a story about a barnstorming pilot who travels around the USA during the 1920s performing increasingly daring stunts in an attempt to outdo his rivals. The Great Waldo Pepper was directed by George Roy Hill in 1975.
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THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

The Greatest Show on Earth is a drama about a circus. It stars James Stewart and Charlton Heston. The Greatest Show on Earth was directed in 1952 by Cecil B DeMille.
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THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD

The Greatest Story Ever Told is a biblical drama starring Max Von Sydow, Dorothy McGuire, Jose Ferrer, Charlton Heston, Sidney Poitier, Telly Savalas, Martin Landau, Claude Rains, David McCallum and Robert Loggia in a story about the birth and early life of Jesus. The Greatest Story Ever Told was directed by George Stevens in 1965.
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THE GREEN BERETS

The Green Berets is a war drama starring John Wayne and David Janssen in a story of a US Special Forces colonel sent to Vietnam where his regiment is soon caught up in the thick of the action and a journalist with the regiment doubting America's involvement in the war. The Green Berets was directed by John Wayne and Ray Kello in 1968.
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THE GRINCH

The Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas) is a comedy fantasy starring Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor and Christine Baranski in an adaptation of the book by Dr Seuss about a cold-hearted hermit who sits alone in his mountain lair resenting the happiness of the local town in the run-up to Christmas and decides to ruin Christmas for the town, only to be befriended by a little girl. The Grinch was directed by Ron Howard in 2000.
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THE GRISSOM GANG

The Grissom Gang is a crime thriller starring Kim Darby, Tony Musante, Scott Wilson, Robert Lansing and Connie Stevens in a story about an heiress kidnapped by a notorious gang in 1930's Kansas City, who is not released after a ransom is paid but instead attracts the attentions of a psychopath. The Grissom Gang was directed by Robert Aldrich in 1971.
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THE GUNS OF NAVARONE

The Guns of Navarone is a Second World War adventure starring Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, James Darren, Irene Papas, Gia Scala, James Robertson Justice and Richard Harris in a story based on the novel by Alistair MacLean about a British commando team sent to destroy German naval guns mounted in a cliff on a Greek island during the Second World War. The Guns of Navarone was directed by J Lee Thompson in 1961.
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THE GURU

The Guru is a romantic comedy starring Heather Graham, Marisa Tomei, Jimi Mistry, Christine Baranski, Michael McKean and Malachy McCourt in a story about an Indian dance instructor who travels from India to New York in search of fame, only to become a sex guru to gullible Manhattan socialites following a dubious production. The Guru was directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer in 2002.
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THE GYPSY WARRIORS

The Gypsy Warriors is a Second World War comedy starring Tom Selleck, James Whitmore Jr, Joseph Ruskin, Lina Raymond and Michael Lane in a story about two American army officers being helped by Gypsies when they go behind the enemy lines in German-occupied France to retrieve a deadly toxin. The Gypsy Warriors was directed by Lou Antonio in 1978.
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THE HANGOVER

The Hangover is a comedy starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham and Sasha Barrese in a story about three friends who searching Las Vegas for the missing groom following a raucous stag night. The Hangover was directed by Todd Phillips in 2009.
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THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE

The Happiest Millionaire is a musical starring Fred MacMurray, Tommy Steele, Greer Garson and Geraldine Page in a story set in 1916 about a Philadelphia millionaire who is outraged to discover his daughter is in love with the son of a rival. The Happiest Millionaire was directed by Norman Tokar in 1967.
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THE HAPPY HOOKER

The Happy Hooker is a comedy starring Lynn Redgrave as a bored secretary who changes her career. The Happy Hooker was directed by Nicholas Sgarro in 1975.
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THE HARD WAY

The Hard Way is an action comedy starring Michael J Fox, James Woods and Stephen Lang in a story about a volatile policeman seeking a quirky killer, only to be partnered with an actor researching police work. The Hard Way was directed by John Badham in 1991.
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THE HARDER THEY COME

The Harder They Come is a crime drama starring Jimmy Cliff, Carl Bradshaw, Basil Keane and Janet Bartley in a story about a young man who leaves his country home in Jamaica to travel to Kingston to break into the music business, only to find himself drawn into a world of violence and corruption. The Harder They Come was directed by Perry Henzell in 1972.
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THE HATCHET MAN

The Hatchet Man is a crime drama starring Edward G Robinson in a story about a Chinese assassin agreeing to look after a young girl at her father's request. The Hatchet Man was directed by William Wellman in 1932.
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THE HAUNTING

The Haunting is a horror starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn in a story about investigators determined to uncover the truth about murders at a haunted house. The Haunting was directed by Robert Wise in 1963.

The Haunting is a horror starring Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta-Jones in a story about investigators determined to uncover the truth about murders at a haunted house. The Haunting was directed by Jan De Bont in 1999.
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THE HAUNTING OF HELEN WALKER

The Haunting of Helen Walker is a period drama starring Valerie Bertinelli and Diana Rigg in a story about a governess discovering that the children in her charge are haunted by ghosts of their nanny and valet. The Haunting of Helen Walker was directed by Tom McLoughlin in 1995.
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THE HELICOPTER SPIES

The Helicopter Spies is a Man From UNCLE spy adventure starring Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Carol Lynley, Bradford Dillman and Julie London in a story about UNCLE agents Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin on the trail of a fanatical sect intent on world domination. The Helicopter Spies was directed by Boris Sagal in 1968.
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THE HISTORY OF MR POLLY

The History of Mr Polly is a drama starring John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Finlay Currie and Gladys Henson in a story based upon the book by H. G. Wells about a draper who finds a drastic solution to his problems. The History of Mr Polly was directed by Anthony Pelissier in 1948.
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THE HOLLY AND THE IVY

The Holly And The Ivy is a drama starring Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton and Denholm Elliott in a story about an English minister and his family reunited at Christmas and recounting tales of their experiences during the Second World War. The Holly And The Ivy was directed by George More O'Ferrall.
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THE HORSE SOLDIERS

The Horse Soldiers is an American civil war drama starring John Wayne and William Holden in a tale about Union Soldiers in 1863 and their mission to disrupt Confederate supply lines. The Horse Soldiers was directed in 1959 by John Ford.
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THE HORSE WHISPERER

The Horse Whisperer is a drama starring Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Neill, Dianne Wiest, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Cooper in a story about a teenage girl who is maimed in a horse riding accident only for her and her horse to be taken by her mother to a Montana ranch for the help of a healer. The Horse Whisperer was directed by Robert Redford in 1998.
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THE HORSEMAN ON THE ROOF

The Horseman On The Roof is a drama starring Juliette Binoche, Olivier Martinez, Laura Marioni and Paul Chevillard in a story about an Italian cavalryman taking refuge from killers with a noblewoman in cholera-ridden 19th-century Provence. The Horseman On The Roof was directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau in 1995.
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THE HOT ROCK

The Hot Rock is a crime drama starring Robert Redford, George Segal, Zero Mostel and Ron Leibman in a story about an ex-convict being invited by his criminal brother-in-law to participate in a plan to steal a priceless diamond from a museum. The Hot Rock was directed by Peter Yates in 1972.
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THE HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Hotel New Hampshire is a comedy about the eccentric adventures of the Berry family who manage hotels in both Europe and America. It stars Rob Lowe, Jodie Foster, Nastassja Kinski and Beau Bridges. The Hotel New Hampshire was directed by Tony Richardson in 1984.
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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

The Hound Of The Baskervilles is a Sherlock Holmes crime mystery starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Richard Greene in a story about the detective being asked to safeguard the heir to the Baskerville estate in the family home - an eerie mansion in remote Dartmoor said to be haunted by a ghostly hound. The Hound Of The Baskervilles was directed by Sidney Lanfield in 1939.

The Hound Of The Baskervilles is a Sherlock Holmes crime mystery starring Stewart Granger, Bernard Fox and William Shatner in a story about the detective being asked to safeguard the heir to the Baskerville estate in the family home - an eerie mansion in remote Dartmoor said to be haunted by a ghostly hound. The Hound Of The Baskervilles was directed by Barry Crane in 1972.

The Hound Of The Baskervilles is a comedy mystery starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in a story about Sherlock Holmes investigating the threat to the Baskerville dynasty from a mysterious beast that prowls Dartmoor. The Hound Of The Baskervilles was directed by Paul Morrissey in 1977.
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THE HOUSE BUNNY

The House Bunny is a romantic comedy starring Anna Faris, Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Kat Dennings, Hugh Hefner, Christopher McDonald and Beverly D'Angelo in a story about a Playboy bunny evicted out of the Playboy mansion who falls in with a group of socially inept young women who are about to lose their house. The House Bunny was directed by Fred Wolf in 2008.
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THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS

The House Of The Spirits is a drama based on the novel by Isabel Allende, starring Jeremy Irons, Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Winona Ryder, Antonio Banderas, Vincent Gallo and Vanessa Redgrave in a story about a young woman's clairvoyant abilities in Chile. The House Of The Spirits was directed by Bille August in 1993.
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THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD

The House That Dripped Blood is a horror film starring John Bennett, John Bryans, John Malcolm, Denholm Elliott, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in a story about a Scotland Yard police inspector who, while tracing a famous actor finds himself at a house where all the previous occupants have met with grisly ends. The House That Dripped Blood was directed by Peter Duffell in 1971.
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THE HUDSUCKER PROXY

The Hudsucker Proxy is a comedy starring Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Paul Newman in a story about a man being used as a pawn in his company's unscrupulous plans. The Hudsucker Proxy was directed by Joel Coen in 1994.
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THE HUNTERS

The Hunters is a Korean War drama starring Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner and Richard Egan in a story about a group of American pilots given the task of repelling attacks from North Korean forces. The Hunters was directed by Dick Powell in 1958.
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THE HURRICANE

The Hurricane is a biographical drama starring Denzel Washington, Vicellous Reon Shannon and Deborah Kara Unger in the story of black middleweight boxer Rubin Carter who in 1967 was convicted of three murders by an all-white jury following the testimony of a racist policeman, and the subsequent rallying of support for his cause. The Hurricane was directed by Norman Jewison in 1999.
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THE HUSTLER

The Hustler is a drama starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C Scott and Myron McCormick in a story about a pool-hustler arriving in New York and trying to arrange a high-stakes game with the local champion pool player. The Hustler was directed by Robert Rossen in 1961.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy starring Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood and Margaret Rutherford in a story about two bachelors who both pretend to be called 'Ernest' in order to court two women. The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Anthony Asquith in 1952.

The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon and Judi Dench in a story about two bachelors who both pretend to be called 'Ernest' in order to court two women. The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Oliver Parker in 2002.
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THE INCIDENT

The Incident is a courtroom drama starring Walter Matthau and Susan Blakely in a story about a German soldier going on trial following a murder in a Colorado prisoner of war camp during the Second World War. The Incident was directed by Joseph Sargent in 1990.
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THE INCREDIBLE HULK

The Incredible Hulk is a fantasy adventure starring Bill Bixby, Susan Sullivan, Jack Colvin and Lou Ferrigno in a story about a man who accidentally gains superhuman strength which in times of stress transforms him into the Hulk. The Incredible Hulk was directed by Kenneth Johnson in 1977.
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THE INCREDIBLE HULK RETURNS

The Incredible Hulk Returns is a fantasy adventure starring Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, Lee Purcell, Charles Napier, Eric Allan Kramer and John Gabriel in a story about a group of scheming businessmen who send the Norse god Thor after scientist David Banner (aka The Hulk) and his latest invention. The Incredible Hulk Returns was directed by
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THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN

The Incredible Shrinking Man is a sci-fi film starring Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent and Paul Langton in a story about a man who starts shrinking after being enveloped by a strange mist at sea. The Incredible Shrinking Man was directed by Jack Arnold in 1957.
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THE INDIAN FIGHTER

The Indian Fighter is a Western starring Kirk Douglas, Elsa Martinelli, Walter Abel, Walter Matthau and Lon Chaney Jr in a story about a former Indian fighter asked to escort a wagon train through Sioux territory. The Indian Fighter was directed by Andre De Toth in 1955.
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THE INN OF THE SIXTH HAPPINESS

The Inn Of The Sixth Happiness is a romance starring Ingrid Bergman, Curt Jurgens, Robert Donat and Ronald Squire in a story about an English servant girl travelling to China during the 1930's to work as a missionary. The Inn Of The Sixth Happiness was directed by Mark Robson in 1958.
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THE INNOCENTS

The Innocents is a supernatural horror film starring Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave, Martin Stephens, Pamela Franklin, Clytie Jessop and Isla Cameron in a story based on the novel by Henry James about a young governess to two children who becomes convinced that the house and grounds where she works are haunted. The Innocents was directed by Jack Clayton in 1961.
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THE INSIDER

The Insider is a drama starring Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer and Diane Venora in a story about the investigation into carcinogenic additives being added to tobacco. The Insider was directed by Michael Mann in 1999.
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THE INTRUDERS

The Intruders is a Western starring Don Murray, Anne Francis, Edmond O'Brien, John Saxon and Gene Evans in a story about two rival gangs heading into a town where the local aging lawman has lost his nerve and his skill. The Intruders was directed by William A Graham in 1970.
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THE INVENTION OF LYING

The Invention of Lying is a fantasy comedy starring Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C K, Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan and Rob Lowe in a story about a world where no one ever lies, and a writer who sees the opportunity for personal gain through lying. The Invention of Lying was directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson in 2009.
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THE INVISIBLE CIRCUS

The Invisible Circus is a drama starring Jordana Brewster, Cameron Diaz, Christopher Eccleston, Blythe Danner and Camilla Belle in a story based upon the book by Jennifer Egan about a young American woman travelling to Europe to solve the mystery of her sister's death, only to discover her sister had been involved with an anti-capitalist group. The Invisible Circus was directed by Adam Brooks in 2000.
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THE INVISIBLE MAN

The Invisible Man is a sci-fi thriller based on the story by H G Wells starring Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart and William Harrigan in a story about a scientist who becomes invisible and takes to crime. The Invisible Man was directed by James Whale in 1933.

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THE IRON MISTRESS

The Iron Mistress is a biographical drama starring Alan Ladd and Virginia Mayo in the story of Jim Bowie arriving in New Orleans and falling for a southern beauty. The Iron Mistress was directed by Gordon Douglas in 1952.
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THE ISLAND OF DR MOREAU

The Island of Dr Moreau is a sci-fi horror starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer in a story about a stranded UN worker taken to a remote tropical island where he discovers the grotesque results of a scientists genetic research. The Island of Dr Moreau was directed by John Frankenheimer in 1996.
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THE ISLAND ON BIRD STREET

The Island on Bird Street is a Second World War drama starring Patrick Bergin, Jordan Kiziuk, Jack Warden, James Bolam, Stefan Sauk and Simon Gregor in a story about a Polish boy, having escaped the Nazis, having to fend for himself in the ghetto. The Island on Bird Street was directed by Soren Kragh-Jacobsen in 1997.
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THE ITALIAN JOB

The Italian Job is a crime comedy starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley, Rossano Brazzi, Maggie Blye, Irene Handl and John Le Mesurier in a story about a bullion robbery taking place in Turin during a football match. The Italian Job was directed by Peter Collinson in 1969.
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THE JACK BULL

The Jack Bull is a western drama set in 1980s Wyoming about a rancher who takes the law into his own hands to punish a fellow rancher who has been abusing his livestock. It stars John Cusack, John Goodman, L.Q. Jones and Miranda Otto. The Jack Bull was directed in 1999 by John Badham.
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THE JACKAL

The Jackal is an action thriller starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier and Diane Venora in a story about an FBI team tracking down a ruthless assassin. The Jackal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones in 1997.
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THE JANUARY MAN

The January Man is a comedy-thriller starring Kevin Kline and Susan Sarandon in a story about a former detective recalled to the police to track down a serial killer. The January Man was directed by Pat O'Connor.
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THE JAYHAWKERS

The Jayhawkers is a Western starring Jeff Chandler, Fess Parker, Nicole Maurey and Henry Silva in a story about a former convict battling the empire building exploits of a ruthless man responsible for the death of his wife. The Jayhawkers was directed by Melvin Frank in 1959.
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THE JERK

The Jerk is a comedy musical starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King and Richard Ward in a story about an incredibly stupid man trying to make his way through life on his own until a strange invention makes him unbelievably wealthy. The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner in 1979.
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THE JEWEL OF THE NILE

The Jewel Of The Nile is an action adventure starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, and Spiros Focas in a story about an American journalist who travels to the Middle East to write the biography of an Arab sheik only to find herself abducted. The Jewel Of The Nile was directed by Lewis Teague in 1985.
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THE JOURNEY OF AUGUST KING

The Journey of August King is a period drama starring Jason Patric, Thandie Newton and Larry Drake in a story based on the novel by John Ehle set in 1815 about a North Carolina farmer who must decide whether to return a runaway slave girl to her brutal owner, or help her to escape. The Journey of August King was directed by John Duigan in 1995.
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THE JUNGLE BOOK

The Jungle Book is an adventure starring Jason Scott Lee, Cary Elwes, Lena Headey, Sam Neill and John Cleese in a story based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling about a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle where he lives with his friends, the animals. The Jungle Book was directed by Stephen Sommers in 1994.
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THE KARATE KID

The Karate Kid is a martial arts adventure starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue and Martin Kove in a story about a bullied teenager who learns karate from his local handyman who is also a karate expert. The Karate Kid was directed by John G Avildsen in 1984.
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THE KARATE KID II

The Karate Kid II is a martial arts adventure starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Pat E Johnson and Martin Kove in a story about a teenage karate expert accompanying his mentor to Okinawa, and inadvertently making a dangerous enemy on the way. The Karate Kid II was directed by John G Avildsen in 1986.
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THE KARATE KID III

The Karate Kid III is a martial arts adventure starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Martin Kove and Thomas Ian Griffith in a story about a teenage karate expert who triumphs at a tournament, only to face the vengeance of his arch enemy who's student he has defeated at the tournament. The Karate Kid III was directed by John G Avildsen in 1989.
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THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY

The Karen Carpenter Story is a biographical drama starring Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, Peter Micahel Goetz, Louise Fletcher and Michael McGuire in the story of the pop star Karen Carpenter who became famous in the 1970's before falling victim to an eating disorder. The Karen Carpenter Story was directed by Joseph Sargent in 1989.
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THE KID

The Kid is a drama starring Rod Steiger and Jeff Saumier in a story about a young boy who dreams about becoming a champion boxer. The Kid was directed by John Hamilton in 1997.
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THE KID FROM TEXAS

The Kid From Texas is a Western starring Audie Murphy, Gale Storm and Albert Dekker in a story about the early years of outlaw Billy the Kid. The Kid From Texas was directed by Kurt Neumann in 1950.
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THE KIDNAPPERS

The Kidnappers is a children's drama starring Duncan Macrae, Jean Anderson, Adrienne Corri, Theodore Bikel and Jon Whiteley in a story about two orphans in Nova Scotia around 1900 who, forbidden from having a dog by their grandfather, steal a baby instead. The Kidnappers was directed by Philip Leacock in 1953.
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THE KILL OFF

The Kill Off is a thriller about a woman who holds sway over a small town in America by spreading gossip. Needless to say she finds herself the target for murder. It stars Loretta Gross, Andrew Lee Barrett and Jackson Sims. The Kill Off was directed by Maggie Greenwald.
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THE KILLER

The Killer is an action thriller starring Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh, Kong Chu and Kenneth Tsang in a story about a gunman hired to kill a gangster, and in the process accidentally blinds a girl singer, only to accept a job to pay for an operation to restore her sight. The Killer was directed by John Woo in 1989.
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THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a crime thriller starring Ben Gazzara. It is the story of a night club owner agreeing to murder a bookmaker, unaware that the bookmaker is the boss of an organised crime gang.
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THE KING AND I

The King and I is a romance starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno and Martin Benson in a story about a British widow who accepts a job as the live-in governess of the children of the king of Siam. The King and I was directed by Walter Lang in 1956. The film was banned in Thailand.
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THE KING OF COMEDY

The King Of Comedy is a comedy starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis in a story about a man who despite the fact he has no talent is determined to become America's top stand-up comedian. The King Of Comedy was directed by Martin Scorsese in 1983.
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THE KING OF MARVIN GARDENS

The King of Marvin Gardens is a crime drama starring Jack Nicholson in a story about a man who gets caught up in his brother's get-rich-quick ideas. The King of Marvin Gardens was directed by Bob Rafelson in 1972.
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THE KRAYS

The Krays is a crime drama starring Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Tom Bell, Billie Whitelaw and Alfred Lynch in a stylised story based upon the lives of the notorious 1960's London gangster twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray. The Krays was directed by Peter Medak in 1990.
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THE LADYKILLERS

The Ladykillers is a comedy starring Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers, Danny Green, Katie Johnson and Jack Warner in a story about a gang of criminals finding their plans for a daring robbery being interfered with by their old landlady who thinks they are members of a musical band. The Ladykillers was directed by Alexander Mackendrick in 1955.
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THE LAKE

The Lake is a supernatural thriller starring Yasmine Bleeth, Linden Ashby, Stanley Anderson and Haley Joel Osment in a story about a nurse who, while caring for her sick, hard-drinking father discovers evidence of an alien invasion. The Lake was directed by David Jackson in 1998.
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THE LAND BEFORE TIME

The Land Before Time is a children's animated dinosaur story produced by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. It tells the story of Littlefoot the Brontosaurus and his search for the legendary Great Valley.
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THE LAND GIRLS

The Land Girls is a period drama starring Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Anna Friel, Steven Mackintosh and Tom Georgeson in a story about three very different young women who arrive at a remote farm in Dorset to work for the Women's Land Army in 1941. The Land Girls was directed by David Leland in 1997.
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THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT

The Land That Time Forgot is a fantasy adventure starring Doug McClure, John McEnery, Susan Penhaligon, Keith Barron, Anthony Ainley and Godfrey James in a story about a submarine wrecked in the Antarctic where the crew discover an island inhabited by prehistoric creatures. The Land That Time Forgot was directed by Kevin Connor in 1974.
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THE LAST BOY SCOUT

The Last Boy Scout is a thriller starring Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham, Taylor Negron, Danielle Harris and Halle Berry in a story about a cynical detective who teams up with a down-on-his-luck former quarterback to try and solve a murder. The Last Boy Scout was directed by Tony Scott in 1991.
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THE LAST CASTLE

The Last Castle is a thriller starring Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo and Delroy Lindo in a story about a court-martialled general embroiled in an acrimonious battle of wills with his prison governor. The Last Castle was directed by Rod Lurie in 2001.
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THE LAST DETAIL

The Last Detail is a comedy starring Jack Nicholson, Otis Young and Randy Quaid in a story about two veteran sailors allowing a convicted young colleague a last taste of freedom before escorting him to jail. The Last Detail was directed by Hal Ashby in 1973.
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THE LAST ELEPHANT

The Last Elephant is an adventure drama starring John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, James Earl Jones and Tony Todd in a story about a writer setting out to find a missing wildlife photographer, only to become caught up in the dangerous world of ivory poachers. The Last Elephant was directed by Joseph Sargent in 1990.
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THE LAST EMPEROR

The Last Emperor is an epic drama starring John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ying Ruocheng and Victor Wong in a story about the last emperor of China, who grows up a pampered prisoner in the Forbidden City, learning about the outside world from his Scottish tutor. The Last Emperor was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci in 1987.
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THE LAST MARSHAL

The Last Marshal is an action thriller starring Scott Glenn, Constance Marie, Randall Batinkoff and Vincent Castellanos in a story about a bigoted American marshal who lets nothing get in his way when he pursues two fugitives to Miami. The Last Marshal was directed by Mike Kirton in 1999.
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THE LAST OF MRS CHEYNEY

The Last of Mrs Cheyney is a crime drama starring Joan Crawford as an American gem thief visiting London and William Powell. The Last of Mrs Cheyney was directed by Richard Boleslawski in 1937.
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THE LAST PICTURE SHOW

The Last Picture Show is a drama starring Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn and Eileen Brennan in a story about two teenage boys in a small town in Texas being torn between moving on from their dying town or making do with their inheritance of property within the town. The Last Picture Show was directed by Peter Bogdanovich in 1971.
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THE LAST STARFIGHTER

The Last Starfighter is a Sci-fi adventure starring Lance Guest, Dan O'Herlihy, Catherine Mary Stewart, Barbara Bosson, Norman Snow and Robert Preston in a story about a bored teenager with a passion for a video game who becomes recruited to save the galaxy when his video game becomes reality. The Last Starfighter was directed by Nick Castle in 1984.
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THE LAST SUNSET

The Last Sunset is a western starring Kirk Douglas and Rock Hudson in a story about a fugitive and a lawman joining a cattle trail north to Texas. The Last Sunset was directed by Robert Aldrich in 1961.
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THE LAST VOYAGE

The Last Voyage is a drama starring Robert Slack, Dorothy Malone, George Sanders, Edmond O'Brien, Woody Strode and Jack Kruschen in a story about a fire in the boiler room of a liner which threatens the survival of the ship and its passengers. The Last Voyage was directed by Andrew L Stone in 1960.
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THE LAST WAGON

The Last Wagon is a western starring Richard Widmark, Felicia Farr, Susan Kohner, Tommy Rettig and Stephanie Griffin in a story about a hardened trapper, on his way to jail for murder, who finds himself responsible for the survivors of a wagon which has been attacked by Apache Indians. The Last Wagon was directed by Delmer Daves in 1956.
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THE LAVENDER HILL MOB

The Lavender Hill Mob is a comedy starring Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sidney James, Alfie Bass, Marjorie Fielding and John Gregson in a story about an unassuming bank worker who masterminds a plan to steal one million pounds in gold. The Lavender Hill Mob was directed by Charles Crichton in 1951.
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THE LAWLESS BREED

The Lawless Breed is a western starring Rock Hudson, Julia Adams, Mary Castle and John McIntire in a story about a man and his sweetheart setting off to make a new life, only to find themselves on the run from the law after the killing of a cardsharp. The Lawless Breed was directed by Raoul Walsh in 1952.
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THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE

The Legend Of Bagger Vance is a period drama starring Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron and Bruce McGill in a story about the life of golf caddy Bagger Vance. The Legend Of Bagger Vance was directed by Robert Redford in 2000.
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THE LETTER

The Letter is a drama starring Bette Davis and Herbert Marshall in the story of a woman who shoots a man on her husband's plantation. The Letter was directed by William Wyler.
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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP

The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp is a period drama starring Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr and Anton Walbrook in a story about the quintessential English gentleman, Clive Candy, whose belief in 'clean fighting' and honest soldiering led him from the Boer War through the Great War to the Second World War.
The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger in 1943.
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN

The Life And Times Of Judge Roy Bean is a comedy western starring Paul Newman, Jacqueline Bisset, Ava Gardner and Tab Hunter in a story about a small Texas town which starts to prosper after its self-appointed judge starts robbing anyone with money. The Life And Times Of Judge Roy Bean was directed by John Huston in 1972.
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THE LIGHTSHIP

The Lightship is a thriller starring Robert Duvall, Tom Bower, Robert Costanzo, William Forsythe and Badja Djola in a story about the captain of a lightship picking up three men from a drifting boat, not realising the three are criminals on the run. The Lightship was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski in 1985.
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THE LIKELY LADS

The Likely Lads is a comedy based on the 1960's television comedy series starring Rodney Bewes, James Bolam, Brigit Forsyth, Mary Tamm and Sheila Fearn in a story about a married couple taking their good friend and his new girl friend away on holiday in an attempt to calm his ladish ways and get him to settle down. The Likely Lads was directed by Michael Tuchner in 1976.
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THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is a horror thriller starring Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith and Mort Shuman in a story based on the book by Laird Koenig about a 13-year old girl who resorts to murder so as to protect her privacy. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane was directed by Nicolas Gessner in 1976.
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THE LITTLE VAMPIRE

The Little Vampire is a children's horror starring Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E Grant, Jim Carter and Alice Krige in a story about an American boy who moves to Scotland only to be troubled by vampires. The Little Vampire was directed by Uli Edel in 2000.
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THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS

The Living Daylights is a James Bond spy action adventure starring Timothy Dalton, Maryam D'Abo and Jeroen Krabbe in a story about illegal arms-dealing and diamond smuggling. The Living Daylights was directed by John Glen in 1987.
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THE LONG ARM

The Long Arm is a police drama starring Jack Hawkins, Dorothy Alison, John Stratton, Geoffrey Keen and Nicholas Parsons in a story about a dedicated Scotland Yard detective and his new assistant searching for clues that will help them trap a dangerous safe cracker who is also a master of disguise.
The Long Arm was directed by Charles Frend in 1956.
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THE LONG DUEL

The Long Duel is a period adventure starring Yul Brynner, Trevor Howard, Harry Andrews, Charlotte Rampling and Virginia North in a story about a British policeman unwillingly put on the trail of an Indian rebel leader. The Long Duel was directed by Ken Annakin in 1966.
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THE LONG ISLAND INCIDENT

The Long Island Incident is a political drama starring Laurie Metcalf, Mackenzie Astin, Peter MacNeill and Tyrone Benskin in a story based on real events about an American woman running for political office following the murder of her husband during an attack on a packed commuter train. The Long Island Incident was directed by Joseph Sargent in 1998.
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THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT

The Long Kiss Goodnight is an action thriller starring Geena Davis, Samuel L Jackson, Yvonne Zima and Craig Bierko in a story about an ordinary American housewife who, following a car crash, starts to remember her past as a lethal secret agent, just as her old colleagues start to try to kill her. The Long Kiss Goodnight was directed by Renny Harlin in 1996.
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THE LONG SHOT

The Long Shot is a drama starring Julie Benz, Marsha Mason and Paul Le Mat in a story about a woman who turns to caring for horses and entering an equestrian event after her husband deserts her and her daughter. The Long Shot was directed by Georg Stanford Brown in 2004.
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THE LONG WAY HOME

The Long Way Home is a drama starring Jack Lemmon, Betty Garrett, Sarah Paulson and Kristin Griffith in a story about a jaded old widower who gains a new zest for life following a chance encounter. The Long Way Home was directed by Glenn Jordan in 1998.
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THE LONGEST DAY

The Longest Day is a Second World War action drama starring John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Robert Ryan, Rod Steiger, Robert Wagner, Mel Ferrer, Richard Burton, Kenneth More and Richard Todd in the story of the Normandy landings on June the 6th 1944. The Longest Day was directed by Andrew Marton, Ken Annakin, and Bernhard Wicki in 1962.
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THE LONGEST HUNDRED MILES

The Longest Hundred Miles is a Second World War drama starring Doug McClure, Katherine Ross and Ricardo Montalban in a story about an assorted band of refugees which includes an American soldier, a nurse and a priest and a group of children fleeing the Japanese in the Philippines. The Longest Hundred Miles was directed by Don weis in 1967.
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a fantasy adventure starring Elijah Wood, Ian Holm, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Hugo Weaving and Liv Tyler in the first part of the trilogy by J R Tolkein about a young Hobbit entrusted with a powerful magic ring which must be destroyed or else the world he knows will be enslaved by evil. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was directed by Peter Jackson in 2001.
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a fantasy adventure starring Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Hugo Weaving, Bernard Hill and Liv Tyler in the third part of the trilogy by J R Tolkein about a young Hobbit entrusted with a powerful magic ring which must be destroyed or else the world he knows will be enslaved by evil. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was directed by Peter Jackson in 2003.
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a fantasy adventure starring Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Hugo Weaving, Bernard Hill and Liv Tyler in the second part of the trilogy by J R Tolkein about a young Hobbit entrusted with a powerful magic ring which must be destroyed or else the world he knows will be enslaved by evil. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was directed by Peter Jackson in 2002.
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THE LOST BOYS

The Lost Boys is a comedy horror starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim and Dianne Wiest in a story about a small town in northern California inhabited by vampire children who never grow old.
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THE LOST WORLD

The Lost World is an adventure starring Michael Rennie and Jill St John in a story about an expedition that discovers prehistoric monsters on an isolated plateau in South America. The Lost World was directed by Irwin Allen in 1960.
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THE LOVE BUG

The Love Bug is a comedy starring Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson and Buddy Hackett in a story about a race car driver who becomes a champion with a Volkswagen beetle with a mind and life of its own. The Love Bug was directed by Robert Stevenson in 1968.

The Love Bug is a comedy starring Bruce Campbell, Micky Dolenz, John Hannah, Alexandra Wentworth and Dean Jones in a story about a race car driver who becomes a champion with a Volkswagen beetle with a mind and life of its own while coping with an evil villain who creates his own evil version of the car. The Love Bug was directed by Peyton Reed in 1997.
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THE LOVE LETTER

The Love Letter is a comedy starring Kate Capshaw, Blythe Danner, Ellen DeGeneres, Geraldine McEwan, Julianne Nicholson, Tom Everett Scott, Tom Selleck and Gloria Stuart in a story about an unsigned love letter found by a divorced bookshop owner that leads to a series of romantic entanglements. The Love Letter was directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chan in 1999.
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THE LOVE-INS

The Love-Ins is a drama starring Richard Todd, James MacArthur, Susan Oliver, Mark Goddard and Carol Booth in a story about a group of young hippies in the 1960's who follows a much older man who soon turns himself into their guru, leading them astray and making love to the young women in his group. The Love-Ins was directed by Arthur Dreifuss in 1967.
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