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The Probert Encyclopaedia of Movies

THE MAGGIE

The Maggie is an Ealing comedy starring Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland, Abe Barker, Tommy Kearins and Dorothy Alison in a story about an American businessman regretting he ever got involved with the canny skipper of a dilapidated Scottish cargo boat. The Maggie was directed by Alexander Mackendrick in 1953.
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THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN

The Magic Christian is a comedy starring Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, Richard Attenborough, Christopher Lee, Spike Milligan, Yul Brynner, Roman Polanski, Raquel Welch, John Cleese, Clive Dunn, Hattie Jacques and John Le Mesurier in a story based upon the book by Terry Southern about the world's richest man devising a plan to see how far people will go in pursuit of money. The Magic Christian was directed by Joseph McGrath in 1969.
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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

The Magnificent Seven is a Western starring Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Horts Buchholz, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn and Rosenda Monteros in a story about a group of gun fighters hired to defend a poor Mexican village from a gang of vicious bandits. The Magnificent Seven was directed by John Sturges in 1960.
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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE!

The Magnificent Seven Ride! is a western starring Lee Van Cleef, Stefanie Powers, Mariette Hartley, Michael Callan and Luke Askew in a story about an aging gunslinger, now on the right side of the law being asked for help by an old friend who is troubled by a bandit. The Magnificent Seven Ride! was directed by George McCowan in 1972.
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THE MAGNIFICENT SHOWMAN

The Magnificent Showman is an adventure starring John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Claudia Cardinale and Lloyd Nolan in a story about an American circus owner taking his Wild West show to Europe in the early 1900's in an attempt to find a woman who ran away some 14 years earlier. The Magnificent Showman was directed by Henry Hathaway in 1964.
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THE MAGNIFICENT TWO

The Magnificent Two is a comedy starring Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Margit Saad and Virgilio Teixeira in a story about two British travelling salesmen who, upon travelling to South America, find themselves embroiled in a revolution. The Magnificent Two was directed by Cliff Owen in 1967.
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THE MALTESE FALCON

The Maltese Falcon is an adventure starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet in a story about a cynical private detective involved in the quest for a priceless 16th century statuette. The Maltese Falcon was directed by John Huston in 1941.
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THE MAN BETWEEN

The Man Between is a spy drama starring James Mason, Claire Bloom, Hildegarde Neff, Geoffrey Toone and Aribert Wascher in a story about a woman visiting her brother and his wife in post-war Berlin. The Man Between was directed by Carol Reed in 1953.
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THE MAN FROM COLORADO

The Man From Colorado is a western starring Glenn Ford, William Holden, Ellen Drew and Ray Collins in a story about a psychotic Civil War veteran who becomes a judge in a Colorado town. The Man From Coloradowas directed by Henry Levin and Charles Vidor in 1948.
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THE MAN FROM LARAMIE

The Man From Laramie is a Western starring James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Donald Crisp, Cathy O'Donnell and Alex Nicol in a story about a man travelling to New Mexico to find those responsible for supplying the guns that were used to kill his brother. The Man From Laramie was directed by Anthony Mann in 1955.
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THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK

The Man In The Iron Mask is an adventure starring Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, Warren William in a story based upon the novel by Alexandre Dumas about 17th century France, in which D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers are called to free Philippe, the legitimate king of France, from the iron mask and free France from the tyrannical rule of his twin brother, Louis XIV. The Man In The Iron Mask was directed by James Whale in 1939.
The Man In The Iron Mask is an adventure starring Richard Chamberlain, Patrick McGoohan, Louis-Jordan, Jenny Agutter, Ian Holm and Ralph Richardson in a story based upon the novel by Alexandre Dumas about 17th century France, in which D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers are called to free Philippe, the legitimate king of France, from the iron mask and free France from the tyrannical rule of his twin brother, Louis XIV. The Man In The Iron Mask was directed by Mike Newell in 1977.
The Man In The Iron Mask is an adventure starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gerard Depardieu, Gabriel Byrne and Judith Godreche in a story based upon the novel by Alexandre Dumas about 17th century France, in which D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers are called to free Philippe, the legitimate king of France, from the iron mask and free France from the tyrannical rule of his twin brother, Louis XIV. The Man In The Iron Mask was directed by Randall Wallace in 1997.
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THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT

The Man In The White Suit is an Ealing comedy starring Alec Guiness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker in a story about a scientist who invents an indestructible fibre and is then pursued by the clothing companies who fear for their profits. The Man In The White Suit was directed by Alexander Mackendrick in 1951.
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THE MAN WHO CHANGED HIS MIND

The Man Who Changed His Mind is a sci-fi horror starring Boris Karloff in a story about a mad scientist who develops a device which enables him to carry out brain transplants. The Man Who Changed His Mind was directed by Robert Stevenson in 1936.
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THE MAN WHO CRIED

The Man Who Cried is a period drama starring Christina Ricci, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro and Johnny Depp in a story about a Jewish girl in Paris who falls in love with a gypsy man just before the Nazis overrun the city. The Man Who Cried was directed by Sally Potter in 2000.
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

The Man Who Fell to Earth is a sci-fi film about a stranger from another planet coming to Earth and attempting an economic take-over. It stars David Bowie and Rip Torn. The Man Who Fell to Earth was directed by Nicolas Roeg in 1976.
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THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

The Man Who Knew Too Much is a thriller starring James Stewart, Doris Day, Bernard Miles and Brenda de Banzie in a story about a couple whose touring in holiday in North Africa is disrupted when a passing acquaintance dies. The Man Who Knew Too Much was directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1956.
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THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS

The Man Who Never Was is a Second World War spy drama based on a true story and starring Clifton Webb and Michael Hordern in a story about deceiving the Axis forces before the invasion of Sicily. The Man Who Never Was was directed by Ronald Neame in 1955.
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THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a western starring James Stewart, John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Vera Miles, Edmond O'Brien, Woody Strode, Andy Devine, Ken Murray and John Carradine in a story about a naïve lawyer who arrives in a tough western town which is being terrorised by a notorious outlaw. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was directed by John Ford in 1962.
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THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE

The Man Who Wasn't There is a crime drama starring Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand in a story about a honest barber who attempts to escape his humdrum life in a small California town through blackmail, only to become embroiled in a murder. The Man Who Wasn't There was directed by Joel Coen in 2001.
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THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

The Man Who Would Be King is an adventure starring Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Saeed Jaffrey and Karroum Ben Bouih in a story based upon the novel by Rudyard Kipling about two impoverished former British army soldier's planning to travel to the remote wilderness of Kafiristan where they intend to establish themselves as rulers. The Man Who Would Be King was directed by John Huston in 1975.
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THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM

The Man With The Golden Arm is a drama starring Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker and Arnold Stang in a story about a heroin addict released from prison and determined to kick the habit, but having to cope with the pressures of a wheelchair-bound wife, his pusher and the woman he really loves. The Man With The Golden Arm was directed by Otto Preminger in 1955.
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THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN

The Man With The Golden Gun is a James Bond spy adventure starring Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams, Herve Villechaize, Bernard Lee and Lois Maxwell in a story about the British secret agent tracking a rich assassin who carries out his assignments using a gun made from gold. The Man With The Golden Gun was directed by Guy Hamilton in 1974.
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THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS

The Man With Two Brains is a comedy starring Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, David Warner and Paul Benedict in a story about a brain surgeon who falls in love with a woman's disembodied brain. The Man With Two Brains was directed by Carl Reiner in 1983.
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THE MARK OF ZORRO

The Mark Of Zorro is a swashbuckling adventure starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Basil Rathbone and Gale Sondergaard in a story about a masked man who helps the oppressed inhabitants of 19th century Los Angeles against the region's governor. The Mark Of Zorro was directed by Rouben Mamoulian in 1940.

The Mark Of Zorro is a swashbuckling adventure starring Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Yvonne De Carlo and Louise Sorel in a story about a masked man who helps the oppressed inhabitants of 19th century Los Angeles against the region's governor. The Mark Of Zorro was directed by Don McDougall in 1974.

The Mark Of Zorro is a swashbuckling adventure starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine-Zeta Jones, Stuart Wilson and Matt)Letscher in a story about the 19th century Californian hero returning twenty years later to defend the peasants against the opression of their self-styled ruler. The Mark Of Zorro was directed by Martin Campbell in 1998.
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THE MARTINS

The Martins is a comedy starring Lee Evans, Kathy Burke, Linda Bassett, Eric Byrne and Frank Finlay in a story about the unemployed head of a dysfunctional Liverpudlian family convinced that entering competitions is the way to get a better life. The Martins was directed by Tony Grounds in 2001.
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THE MASK

The Mask is a comedy starring Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in the story of a shy bank clerk who finds an ancient magical mask which has the power to transform the wearer into a green cartoon character. The Mask was directed by Charles Russell in 1994.
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THE MASK OF ZORRO

The Mask of Zorro is a swashbuckling adventure starring Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones in a story about the outlaw Zorro recruiting and training a young outlaw to help him avenge his wife's murder. The Mask of Zorro was directed by Martin Campbell in 1998.
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THE MATRIX

The Matrix is a sci-fi thriller starring Keanu Reeves, Larry Fishburne and Carrie Ann Moss in a story about a computer hacker who finds himself in an alternative reality. The Matrix was directed by Andy Wachowski in 1998.
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THE MAVERICK QUEEN

The Maverick Queen is a Western starring Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Scott Brady, Howard Petrie and Mary Murphy in a story based on the novel by Zane Grey about a woman who operates a saloon which is a notorious hang-out for an outlaws, and falls for a gunman new in town unaware that he is in fact an undercover detective. The Maverick Queen was directed by Joseph Kane in 1955.
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THE MCKENZIE BREAK

The McKenzie Break is a war drama starring Brian Keith, Helmut Griem, Ian Hendry, Jack Watson and Patrick O'Connell in a story about a troubleshooter sent to deal with an attempted break-out of German prisoners of war from a camp in the Scottish Highlands. The McKenzie Break was directed by Lamont Johnson in 1970.
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THE MEDALLION

The Medallion is an action fantasy starring Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani, Julian Sands and John Rhys-Davies in a story about a mismatched Hong Kong policeman and a British officer being teamed up to find an abducted child and finding an ancient medallion. The Medallion was directed by Gordon Chan in 2003.
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THE MEXICAN

The Mexican is a comedy starring Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini and J K Simmons in a story about an unlucky criminal who must choose between his relationship and his own health when the Mob ask him to travel to Mexico to retrieve an antique pistol. The Mexican was directed by Gore Verbinski in 2001.
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THE MIGHTY DUCKS

The Mighty Ducks is a sports comedy starring Emilio Estevez and Joss Ackland in a story about a hard-nosed lawyer sentenced to community service for a driving offence who is forced to coach the local youth ice-hockey team though he hates ice-hockey and children. The Mighty Ducks was directed by Stephen Herek in 1992.
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THE MILLION DOLLAR RIP-OFF

The Million Dollar Rip-Off is a crime story starring Freddie Prinze, Allen Garfield and Christine Belford in a story about an electronics genius planning a complicated robbery for which he must outwit both the police and his suspicious girl friend. The Million Dollar Rip-Off was directed by Alexander Singer in 1976.
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THE MILLION POUND NOTE

The Million Pound Note is a comedy starring Gregory Peck, Jane Griffiths, Ronald Squire, Joyce Grenfell, Wilfrid Hyde White, A E Matthews and Maurice Denham in the Mark Twain story about two eccentric British men who lend a penniless American one million pounds in the form of a single one million pound note, which proves highly troublesome.
The Million Pound Note was directed by Ronald Neame in 1953.
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THE MIRACLE OF THE BELLS

The Miracle Of The Bells is a drama starring Frank Sinatra in a story about a press agent struggling to gain recognition for a dead actress he loved.
The Miracle Of The Bells was directed by Irving Pichel in 1948.
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THE MISFITS

The Misfits is a classic western romance starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. It is about a divorcee meeting a cowboy. The Misfits was directed by John Huston.
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THE MONEY PIT

The Money Pit is a comedy starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. It is a modern reworking of the film Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House. In The Money Pit a young couple buy an old mansion and try to restore it. The Money Pit was directed by Richard Benjamin in 1986.
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THE MONITORS

The Monitors is a comedy Sci-Fi adventure starring Guy Stockwell, Susan Oliver, Larry Storch and Avery Schreiber in a story about an underground rebellion which occurs after the earth is invaded by benevolent aliens who behave like school prefects. The Monitors was directed by Jack Shea in 1969.
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THE MOON IS BLUE

The Moon Is Blue is a comedy starring William Holden in a storyy about a womaniser getting into all sorts of difficulties when he pursues his latest quarry. The Moon Is Blue was directed by Otto Preminger in 1953.
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THE MOUSE ON THE MOON

The Mouse On The Moon is a comedy starring Margaret Rutherford, Ron Moody, Bernard Cribbins and David Kossoff. It is the story of the Grand Duchy of Fenwick sending a rocket to the moon. The Mouse On The Moon was directed by Richard Lester in 1963.
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THE MOUSE THAT ROARED

The Mouse That Roared is a satirical comedy starring Peter Sellers, Jean Seberg, William Hartnell, David Kossoff, Leo McKern, MacDonald Parke and Austin Willis in a story about a tiny European country declaring war on the USA with the intention of immediately surrendering, in an attempt to extract foreign aid from the super power, only for the plan not to go quite as expected. The Mouse That Roared was directed by Jack Arnold in 1959.
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THE MUMMY

The Mummy is a horror starring Boris Karloff in a story about archaeologists who discover an Egyptian sarcophagus which is accompanied by a dire warning to anyone who disturbs the body. The Mummy was directed by Karl Freund in 1932.

The Mummy is a horror starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah and Kevin J O'Connor in a story about about archaeologists who discover an Egyptian sarcophagus which is accompanied by a dire warning to anyone who disturbs the body. The Mummy was directed by Stephen Sommers in 1999.
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THE MURDER THAT WOULDN'T DIE

The Murder That Wouldn't Die is a crime drama starring William Conrad, Lane Caudell, Robin Mattson, Marj Dusay and Jose Ferrer in a story about a detective who retires to Hawaii to start a new job in security, only to end up investigating two related murders. The Murder That Wouldn't Die was directed by Ron Satlof in 1980.
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THE MUSIC LOVERS

The Music Lovers is an account of the life of Tchaikovsky. It stars Richard Chamberlain and Glenda Jackson. The Music Lovers was directed by Ken Russell in 1971.
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THE MUSIC MAN

The Music Man is a musical comedy starring Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold and Paul Ford ina story about a confidence trickster who persuades some townfolks in Iowa to form a band, offering to provide the instruments himself, and planning to disappear with the money before the instruments arrive, only for his plans to hit a snag. The Music Man was directed by Morton DaCosta in 1962.
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THE MYTH OF FINGERPRINTS

The Myth Of Fingerprints is a drama starring Roy Scheider, Julianne Moore, Blythe Danner, Noah Wyle and Hope Davis in a story about the adult children of a New England family reluctantly gathering at the parent's house for a Thanksgiving dinner. The Myth Of Fingerprints was directed by Bart Freundlich in 1996.
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THE NAKED GUN

The Naked Gun is a comedy starring Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, ricardo Montalban and George Kennedy in a story about Lieutenant Frank Drebin fighting international terrorism and drug cartels. The Naked Gun was directed by David Zucker in 1988.
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THE NAKED GUN 2 1/2: THE SMELL OF FEAR

The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear is a comedy starring Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy and Robert Goulet in a story about police lieutenant Frank Drebin working to stop a consortium of polluting energy producers from silencing an environmentalist. The Naked Gun 21/2: The Smell Of Fear was directed by David Zucker in 1991.
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THE NAKED LIE

The Naked Lie is a crime thriller starring Victoria Principal and James Farentino in a story of a district attorney who continues her affair with a judge after he is assigned to preside at a murder charge in which she is prosecuting.
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THE NAKED MAN

The Naked Man is a comedy starring Michael Rapaport, Michael Jeter, John Carroll Lynch and Rachel Leigh Cook in a story about a chiropractor who is also an amateur wrestler, who goes on the rampage after his family is murdered.
The Naked Man was directed by J Todd Anderson in 1998.
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THE NAKED SPUR

The Naked Spur is a western starring James Stewart and Robert Ryan in the story of a civil war veteran on the trail of a killer so as to claim the reward on him. The Naked Spur was directed by Anthony Mann in 1953.
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THE NANNY

The Nanny is a thriller starring Bette Davis, Wendy Craig and Jill Bennett in a story about a ten-year old boy discharged from a home after being blamed for the drowning of his sister two years previously, and his subsequent efforts to convince people that his nanny murdered her. The Nanny was directed by Seth Holt in 1965.
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THE NATURAL

The Natural is a fantasy starring Robert Redford, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Robert Duvall, Wilford Brimley and Barbara Hershey in a story about a boy who carves himself a baseball bat from a tree that has been split by lightning, the bat becoming his Excalibur. The Natural was directed by Barry Levinson in 1984.
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THE NAVY STEPS OUT

The Navy Steps Out is a comedy starring Lucille Ball, George Murphy, Edmond O'Brien and Henry Travers in a story of two men competing for the same woman. The Navy Steps Out was directed by Richard Wallace.
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THE NEGOTIATOR

The Negotiator is a thriller starring Samuel L Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse and Ron Rifkin in a story about a hostage negotiator framed for the murder of his partner taking hostages of his own to get his voice heard. The Negotiator was directed by F Gary Gray in 1998.
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THE NEVERENDING STORY

The Neverending Story is a fantasy adventure starring Noah Hathaway and Barret Oliver in a story about a lonely boy taking refuge from bullies in an old bookshop and discovering a mysterious book depicting the land of Fantasia, into which he becomes drawn. The Neverending Story was directed by Wolfgang Petersen in 1984.
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THE NEVERENDING STORY II

The Neverending Story II is a fantasy adventure starring Jonathan Brandis, Kenny Morrison, Clarissa Burt, Alexandra Johnes and Martin Umbach in a story about a young boy who embarks on a magical quest to save the magical realm within the pages of a book from the threat from an evil queen. The Neverending Story II was directed by George Miller in 1991.
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THE NEW AGE

The New Age is a satire starring Judy Davis and Peter Weller in a story about a yuppie Los Angeles Couple who change careers an open a fashion boutique. The New Age was directed by Michael Tolkin in 1994.
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THE NEWS BOYS

The News Boys is a musical starring Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Ann-Margret and Robert Duvall in a story about a streetwise newsboy in Manhattan in 1899 befirending a new recruit and the two of them taking on a newspaper publisher when he raises the price of his paper.
The News Boys was directed by Kenny Ortega in 1992.
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THE NEXT BEST THING

The Next Best Thing is a comedy starring Madonna, Rupert Everett, Illeana Douglas and Michael Vartan in a story about a yoga instructor who falls pregnant by her homosexual best friend who subsequently moves in to help with the baby. The Next Best Thing was directed by John Schlesinger in 2000.
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THE NEXT VOICE YOU HEAR

The Next Voice You Hear is a drama about a couple who think they hear God's voice coming from their radio. It stars James Whitmore and Nancy Davis. Directed by William A Wellman.
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THE NIGHT CALLER

The Night Caller is a Sci-fi thriller starring John Saxon, Maurice Denham, Alfred Burke, Patricia Haines and Ballard Berkeley in a story about an alien spaceship that lands on earth seeking women to mate with. The Night Caller was directed by John Gilling in 1965.
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THE NIGHT THEY RAIDED MINSKY'S

The Night They Raided Minsky's is a comedy starring Jason Robards, Britt Ekland, Norman Wisdom and Forrest Tucker in a story about a burlesque theatre in New York. The Night They Raided Minsky's was directed by William Friedkin in 1968.
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THE NUTTY PROFESSOR

The Nutty Professor is a comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett, James Coburn and Larry Miller in a story about an obese science teacher who is transformed into a lean and handsome man when he swallows a weight-loss potion. The Nutty Professor was directed by Tom Shadyac in 1996.
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THE OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION

The Object Of My Affection is a romantic comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd in a story about a pregnant young woman who persuades her gay flatmate to assume the role of platonic husband and doting father. The Object Of My Affection was directed by Nicholas Hytner in 1998.
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THE ODD COUPLE

The Odd Couple is a comedy starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in a story about a man taken in by his friend after being thrown out by his wife.
The Odd Couple was directed by Gene Saks in 1968.
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THE ODESSA FILE

The Odessa File is a thriller starring Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Maria Schell, Mary Tamm, Derek Jacobi and Peter Jeffrey in a story about a young German reporter tracking down Nazi war criminals in the early 1960's.
The Odessa File was based upon the novel by Frederick Forsyth and was directed by Ronald Neame in 1974.
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THE ODYSSEY

The Odyssey is a fantasy adventure based on Homer's epic poem and starring Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Isabella Rossellini, Bernadette Peters, Eric Roberts and Irene Papas in a story about Odysseus, a hero of the Trojan War doomed to voyage for years by the gods, coming upon mythological monsters in different lands on his voyage home. The Odyssey was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky in 1997.
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THE OLD DARK HOUSE

The Old Dark House is a horror comedy starring Boris Karloff, Melvtn Douglas and Charles Laughton in a story about a group of travellers stranded and forced to take refuge from a storm in a sinister house. The Old Dark House was directed by James Whale in 1932.
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THE OMEN

The Omen is a horror starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner and Harvey Stevens in a story about an American couple who adopt a baby, and some years later suspect he has supernatural powers. The Omen was directed by Richard Donner in 1976.
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THE OPPOSITE OF SEX

The Opposite of Sex is a comedy starring Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan and Lisa Kudrow in a story about a teenage girl who moves in with her gay half-brother and tries to find someone to be a father to her unborn child.
The Opposite of Sex was directed by Don Roos in 1998.
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THE ORDER

The Order is an action thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charlton Heston, Sofia Milos, Ben Cross, Vernon Dobtcheff and Brian Thompson in a story about an artefacts thief getting embroiled at the centre of a conspiracy when his archaeologist father is kidnapped in Israel. The Order was directed by Sheldon Lettich in 2001.
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THE OTHER LOVE

The Other Love is a romance starring David Niven and Barbara Stanwyck in a story about a pianist who falls for a suave doctor while playing at a Swiss santiorium. The Other Love was directed by Andre De Toth in 1947.
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THE OTHER SISTER

The Other Sister is a romantic drama starring Diane Keaton, Juliette Lewis, Tom Skerritt, Giovanni Ribisi, Poppy Montgomery and Sarah Paulson in a story about a mentally disabled young woman who having spent most of her life in residential care, is returned home to her wealthy parents and struggles to adjust to her new way of life. The Other Sister was directed by Garry Marshall in 1999.
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THE OUTLAW

The Outlaw is a Western starring Jack Buetel, Jane Russell, Thomas Mitchell, Walter Huston and Mimi Aguglia in a story about Doc Holliday losing his horse to Billy the Kid and then making the mistake of introducing him to his attractive mistress. The Outlaw was directed by Howard Hughes and Howard Hawks in 1943.
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THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES

The Outlaw Josey Wales is a western starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Chief Dan George, Bill McKinney, John Vernon and Paula Trueman in a story about a farmer who joins a band of Confederate terrorists after his wife and daughter are killed by Union raiders. The Outlaw Josey Wales was directed by Clint Eastwood in 1976.
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THE OUTSIDER

The Outsider is a drama starring Darren McGavin, Sean Garrison, Shirley Knight and Nancy Malone in a story about a down-at-heel Los Angeles private detective who becomes a murder suspect after the girl he is trailing is found dead.
The Outsider was directed by Michael Ritchie in 1967.
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THE PAGEMASTER

The Pagemaster is an animated and live-action adventure starring Macaulay Culkin, Ed Begley Jr, Mel Harris, Christopher Lloyd, Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg and Frank Welker in a story about a timid boy who is transformed into a cartoon character. The Pagemaster was directed by Joe Johnston and Maurice Hunt in 1994.
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THE PALEFACE

The Paleface is a comedy western starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell in a story about Calamity Jane and a hapless dentist joining forces to track down renegades smuggling arms to the Indians. The Paleface was directed by Norman Z McLeod in 1948.
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THE PARENT TRAP

The Parent Trap is a comedy starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith in a story based upon the book by Erich Kastner about identical twins plotting to reunite their divorced parents. The Parent Trap was directed by David Swift in 1961.
The Parent Trap is a comedy starring Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson in a story based upon the book by Erich Kastner about identical twins plotting to reunite their divorced parents. The Parent Trap was directed by Nancy Meyers in 1998.
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THE PARRALAX VIEW

The Parralax View is a political thriller about the assassination of President J. F. Kennedy. It stars Warren Beatty. The Parralax View was directed by Alan J Pakula in 1974.
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THE PASSWORD IS COURAGE

The Password is Courage is a Second World War drama starring Dirk Bogarde in a film based upon the true adventures about a British PoW who plots against his German captors. The Password is Courage was directed by Andrew L Stone in 1962.
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THE PATRIOT

The Patriot is an action adventure starring Steven Seagal, Gailard Sartain, L Q Jones and Silas Weir Mitchell in a story based on the novel by William Heine about a doctor searching for an antidote to a deadly virus spread by a group of military extremists. The Patriot was directed by Dean Semler in 1998.

The Patriot is a war drama starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson and Tcheky Karyo in a story about a committed pacifist drawn into the American War of Independence. The Patriot was directed by Roland Emmerich in 2000.
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THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS

The Patron Saint Of Liars is a drama starring Dana Delany, Sada Thompson, Ellen Burstyn and Clancy Brown in a story about an unhappily married woman who upon discovering she is pregnant runs away to a refuge before remarrying, only to be pursued by her former husband. The Patron Saint Of Liars was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal in 1998.
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THE PEACEMAKER

The Peacemaker is a thriller starring George Clooney and Nicole Kidman in a story about American military agents tracking down nuclear warheads that have fallen into the wrong hands in Russia. The Peacemaker was directed by Mimi Leder in 1997.
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THE PELICAN BRIEF

The Pelican Brief is a thriller starring Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard and Tony Goldwyn in a story about a law student who finds herself in mortal peril after speculating as to the identity of an assassin who has shot two American Supreme Court Judges. The Pelican Brief was directed by Alan J Pakula in 1993.
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THE PENGUIN POOL MURDER

The Penguin Pool Murder is a Hildegarde Withers mystery starring Edna May Oliver and James Gleason in a tale about a schoolteacher helping to solve a murder. The Penguin Pool Murder was directed in 1932 by George Archainbaud.
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THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS

The People Under The Stairs is a satirical horror starring Brandon Adams, Everett McGill and Wendy Robie in a story about a teenager who breaks into the house of the landlords who are about to rvict his family, and stumbles into the nightmare world of the people under the stairs. The People Under The Stairs was directed by Wes Craven in 1991.
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THE PEREZ FAMILY

The Perez Family is a romantic drama starring Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina and Anjelica Huston in a story about a man released after serving twenty years in a Cuban prison travels to Miami only to find himself involved with other Cuban refugees trying to get through American immigration, and all of them becoming entangled in romance. The Perez Family was directed by Mira Nair in 1995.
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THE PERFECT STORM

The Perfect Storm is an action drama starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, John C Reilly and William Fichtner in a story about a fishing boat and its crew encountering a terrible storm in the North Atlantic. The Perfect Storm was directed by Wolfgang Petersen in 2000.
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THE PEST

The Pest is a comedy starring John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Edoardo Ballerini, Freddy Rodríguez and Tammy Townsend in a story about a conman who enters a bizarre game in order to pay his debt to the Scottish Mafia. The Pest was directed by Paul Miller in 1997.
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THE PHANTOM OF HOLLYWOOD

The Phantom of Hollywood is a horror film starring Jack Cassidy and Jackie Coogan in a story about a masked killer on the rampage in a film studio lot. The Phantom of Hollywood was directed by Gene Levitt in 1974.
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THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

The Philadelphia Story is a comedy starring James Stewart, Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant in the story of a wealthy socialite marrying a wealthy executive. The Philadelphia Story was directed in 1940 by George Cukor.
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THE PICKLE

The Pickle is a comedy starring Danny Aiello and Dyan Cannon in a story about a film director who after three flops is desperate for his next film to be a hit.
The Pickle was directed by Paul Mazursky in 1993.
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THE PICKWICK PAPERS

The Pickwick Papers is a comedy starring James Hayter, James Donald, Alexander Gauge and Lionel Murton in an adaptation of Charles Dickens story about the members of a mid-19th century English club exploring English life.
The Pickwick Papers was directed by Noel Langley in 1952.
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THE PILLOW BOOK

The Pillow Book is an erotic drama starring Vivian Wu, Yoshi Oida, Ken Ogata, Hideko Yoshida and Ewan McGregor in a story based upon the novel by Sei Shonagon about a Japanese woman who becomes obsessed with having her body inscribed with writing. The Pillow Book was directed by Peter Greenaway in 1996.
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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

The Pit and the Pendulum is a horror starring Vincent Price and Barbara Steele in a story set in the 16th century about a young English aristocrat seeking the truth behind his sister's suspicious death in an eerie castle.
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THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE

The Poseidon Adventure is a disaster movie starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Stella Stevens and Roddy McDowall in a story about a luxury liner which overturns during a New Years Eve cruise. The Poseidon Adventure was directed by Ronald Neame in 1972.
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THE POSTMAN

The Postman is a sci-fi drama starring Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larebz Tate and Olivia Williams in a story about a fugitive from a brutal military regime taking on the identity of a dead postman and unwittingly becoming a symbol of hope for the oppressed population. The Postman was directed by Kevin Costner in 1997.
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THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RING TWICE

The Postman Always Ring Twice is a crime drama starring Lana Turner and John Garfield in a story based on the novel by James M Cain set during the depression about a drifter embarking on an intense affair with a roadside diner owner's wife, an affair which leads to thoughts of murder. The Postman Always Ring Twice was directed in 1946 by Tay Garnett.
The Postman Always Ring Twice is a crime drama starring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange in a story based on the novel by James M Cain set during the depression about a drifter embarking on an intense affair with a roadside diner owner's wife, an affair which leads to thoughts of murder. The Postman Always Ring Twice was directed in 1981 by Bob Rafelson.
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THE PREACHER'S WIFE

The Preacher's Wife is a romantic fantasy starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston and Courtney B Vance in a story about a preacher needing spiritual guidance who meets a charming stranger. The Preacher's Wife was directed by Penny Marshall in 1996.
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THE PRESIDENT'S MAN

The President's Man is an action adventure starring Chuck Norris, Dylan Neal, Jennifer Tung, Ralph Waite, Stuart Whitman and Soon-Tek Oh in a story about an ageing Presidential secret agent needing to train a younger operative, only to find his plans affected by the kidnapping of the President's wife. The President's Man was directed by Michael Preece and Eric Norris in 2000.
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THE PRESIDIO

The Presidio is a thriller set in a military base. It stars Sean Connery, Mark Harmon and Meg Ryan. It is the story of an investigation into a murder at the San Francisco military compound, and the uncovering of a conspiracy there. The Presidio was directed by Peter Hyams.
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THE PRESIDO

The Presido is a crime adventure starring Mark Harmon as a maverick policeman, and Sean Connery as a military policeman both investigating a break-in and murder at a San Francisco military base. The Presido was directed by Peter Hyams.
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THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION

The Pride And The Passion is an adventure starring Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant and Sophia Loren in a story about resistance fighters oppossing Napoleon's army as it invades Spain. The Pride And The Passion was directed by Stanley Kramer in 1957.
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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER

The Prince And The Pauper is a historical adventure starring Sean Scully, Donald Houston and Niall MacGinnis in a story about a prince and an identical looking pauper boy who swap clothes and subsequently roles for a while.
The Prince And The Pauper was directed by Don Chaffey in 1962.
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THE PRINCESS AND THE MARINE

The Princess and the Marine is a romance starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Marisol Nichols, Keith Robinson, Dave Power and Luck Hari in a story based on real events about an American soldier (Jason Johnson) and and a Bahraini princess (Meriam Al-Khalifa) running away together so as to stop her family from breaking up their relationship. The Princess and the Marine was directed by Mike Robe in 2001.
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THE PRINCESS AND THE PIRATE

The Princess and the Pirate is a musical comedy. It is the story of a cowardly actor who attempts to save a princess when their ship is overrun by pirates. It stars Bob Hope and Virginia Mayo. The Princess and the Pirate was directed by David Butler in 1944.
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THE PRINCESS BRIDE

The Princess Bride is a comedy send-up of fairytale adventures starring Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin in a story about a farm boy who falls in love with his beautiful employer, and sets off for foreign lands to make his fortune so he can marry her. The Princess Bride was directed by Rob Reiner in 1987.
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THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE

The Prisoner of Second Avenue is a comedy starring Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, gene Saks and Elizabeth Wilson in a story about an advertising executive whose life begins to fall apart when he loses his job. The Prisoner of Second Avenue was directed by Melvin Frank in 1975.
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THE PRISONER OF ZENDA

The Prisoner Of Zenda is a swashbuckling adventure starring Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr in a story about an Englishman who, while holidaying in a small European country, is called upon to impersonate the country's monarch, an act which places him in mortal danger. The Prisoner Of Zenda was directed by Richard Thorpe in 1952.
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THE PRODUCERS

The Producers is a comedy starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder in a story of an accountant and a producer making a fortune through producing a broadway flop. The Producers was directed by Mel Brooks in 1968.
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THE PROFESSIONALS

The Professionals is a western starring Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Jack Palance, Claudia Cardinale and Ralph Bellamy in a story about four mercenaries hired to rescue the wife of a cattle baron being held by bandits. The Professionals was directed by Richard Brooks in 1966.
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THE PROPOSAL

The Proposal is a crime thriller starring Nick Moran, Jennifer Esposito, Stephen Lang and William B Davis in a story about an undercover policeman's six months work infiltrating a mob being jeopardised when he is partnered with an inexperienced policewoman. The Proposal was directed by Richard Gale in 2000.
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THE PROUD ONES

The Proud Ones is a western starring Robert Ryan in a story about a frontier marshall who experiences periodic blind spells being confronted by the son of a man he killed. The Proud Ones was directed by Robert D Webb in 1956.
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THE PURPLE PLAIN

The Purple Plain is a Second World War drama starring Gregory Peck, Than Min Win, Bernard Lee, Maurice Denham and Breenda de Banzie in a story about an allied squadron leader who tries to come to terms with the death of his wife on their wedding night during an air raid. The Purple Plain was directed by Robert Parrish in 1954.
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THE QUICK AND THE DEAD

The Quick And The Dead is a western starring Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobin Bell, Roberts Blossom and Kevin Conway in a story about gunfighters flocking to a town for a competition, and one of the competitors seeming to be more bent on revenge than the contest. The Quick And The Dead was directed by Sam Raimi in 1995.
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THE QUIET AMERICAN

The Quiet American is a drama starring Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Do Thi Hai Yen, Rade Sherbedgia, Tzi Ma and Robert Stanton in a story based upon the novel by Graham Greene about a complex love triangle played out against the backdrop of tensions in 1950's French Indochina. The Quiet American was directed by Phillip Noyce in 2002.
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THE QUIET MAN

The Quiet Man is a romantic adventure starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald and Ward Bond in a story about a man returning to his home in Galway, Ireland after making a career as a boxer in the USA. The Quiet Man was directed by John Ford in 1952.
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THE QUILLER MEMORANDUM

The Quiller Memorandum is a spy drama starring Alec Guinness and Max Von Sydow in a story about a spy sent to Berlin to investigate the murder of two British agents by Neo-Nazis. The Quiller Memorandum was directed by Michael Anderson in 1966.
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THE RACKET

The Racket is a crime drama starring Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan and William Talman in a story about a policeman whose investigation of a gang leader's syndicate reveals high-level corruption. The Racket was directed by John Cromwell and Nicholas Ray in 1951.
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THE RAILWAY CHILDREN

The The Railway Children is a family drama starring Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett, Gary F Warren, Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn and Iain Cuthbertson in a story based on the novel by E Nesbit about three children who experience extraordinary adventures after being moved from London to Yorkshire where they live near a railway line. The Railway Children was directed by Lionel Jeffries in 1970.
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THE RAINMAKER

The Rainmaker is a drama starring Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito and Jon Voight in a story based on the novel by John Grisham about a law school graduate pursuing a major insurance company accused of stalling on health claims. The Rainmaker was directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1997.
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THE RARE BREED

The Rare Breed is a western starring James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith in a story about a woman and her daughter arriving in America with a prize Hereford bull, and hiring a saddle-tramp to deliver the bull.
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THE REAL BLONDE

The Real Blonde is a comedy starring Matthew Modine, Catherine Keener, Daryl Hannah, Elizabeth Berkley and Maxwell Caulfield in a story about an out of work actor and problems with his relationship with his girl friend. The Real Blonde was directed by Tom DiCillo in 1997.
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THE REAL HOWARD SPITZ

The Real Howard Spitz is a comedy starring Kelsey Grammer, Amanda Donohoe, Genevieve Tessier, Joseph Rutten, Patrick McKenna and Kay Tremblay in a story about a struggling crime writer who is forced to branch out into writing children's fiction, assisted by his seven-year old daughter. The Real Howard Spitz was directed by Vadim Jean in 1998.
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THE REAL MCCOY

The Real McCoy is a crime thriller starring Kim Basinger, Val Kilmer, terence Stamp and Gailard Sartain in a story about a reformed burglar accepting the help of a petty thief, unaware that his connections extend to the man whose betrayal led to her imprisonment. The Real McCoy was directed by Russell Mulcahy in 1993.
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THE REBEL

The Rebel is a comedy starring Tony Hancock, George Sanders and Paul Massie in a story about an office worker who resigns from his job in London and travels to Paris to become an artist - despite his complete lack of talent. The Rebel was directed by Robert Day in 1960.
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THE RED SHOES

The Red Shoes is a ballet drama starring Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann and Leonide Massine in a story based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a dancer and a young composer who fall in love, only to find their instructor will not allow their romance to interfere with their careers. The Red Shoes was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger in 1948.
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THE RED-LIGHT STING

The Red-Light Sting is a drama starring Farrah Fawcett and Beau Bridges in a story about a government agent persuaded by the Justice Department to buy a brothel, and with a prostitute sets out to catch a criminal. The Red-Light Sting was directed by Rod Holcomb in 1984.
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THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS

The Replacement Killers is an action thriller starring Chow Yun-Fat and Mira Sorvino in a story about an assassin who becomes the target after failing to carry out a hit. The Replacement Killers was directed Antoine Fuquua in 1998.
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THE RESCUE

The Rescue is an action adventure starring Kevin Dillon, Christina Harnos and Marc Price in a story about a teenager rescuing US Navy SEALS captured in North Korea. The Rescue was directed by Ferdinand Fairfax in 1988.
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THE RETURN OF FRANK JAMES

The Return of Frank James is a western starring Henry Fonda and Gene Tierney in a story about a man carrying out a robbery so as to fund his revenge on the two men who murdered his brother. The Return of Frank James was directed by Fritz Lang in 1940.
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THE RETURN OF HUNTER: EVERYONE WALKS IN LA

The Return Of Hunter: Everyone Walks In LA is a police drama starring Fred Dryer, Barry Bostwick, Lisa Elibacher and John C McGinley in a story about an American policeman reluctantly trying to prove that his fiancee's ex-husband didn't murder her. The Return Of Hunter: Everyone Walks In LA was directed by Bradford May in 1995.
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THE RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER

The Return of the Pink Panther is a comedy starring Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer and Hebert Lom in a tsory about a diamond being stolen again and the bungling Inspector Clouseau's attempts to retrieve it. It was directed by Blake Edwards in 1974.
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THE RETURN OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE

The Return Of The World's Greatest Detective is a comedy starring Larry Hagman, Jenny O'Hara, Nicholas Colasanto and Woodrow Parfey in a story about an inept policeman who, following a blow to the head, believes he is Sherlock Holmes. The Return Of The World's Greatest Detective was directed by Deane Hargrove in 1976.
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THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN

The Revenge Of Frankenstein is a horror starring Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Eunice Gayson and Michael Gwynn in a story about a doctor who plans to create a living person from the parts of dead people.
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THE RICH MAN'S WIFE

The Rich Man's Wife is a thriller starring Halle Berry, Christopher McDonald and Clive Owen in a story about a woman unhappy in her marriage who is attracted a mysterious man and becomes caught in a web of violence and deception. The Rich Man's Wife was directed by Amy Holden Jones in 1996.
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THE RIDDLE OF THE STINSON

The Riddle Of The Stinson is a drama based upon a true story. It stars Jack Thompson in the tale of one man's attempt to rescue the survivors of a plane crash in almost impenetrable terrain.
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THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS

The Right Connections is a comedy starring Melissa Joan Hart, MC Hammer, Elizabeth Hart, Brian Hart, Emily Hart and Alexandra Hart-Gilliams in a story about four children trying to save their mother's college career by entering a rap contest. The Right Connections was directed by Chuck Vinson in 1997.
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THE RIGHT TEMPTATION

The Right Temptation is a thriller starring Kiefer Sutherland, Rebecca De Mornay, Dana Delany, Adam Baldwin and Joanna Cassidy in a story about a private detective hired by a woman to establish whether or not her Wall Street tycoon husband is having an affair. The Right Temptation was directed by Lyndon Chubbuck in 2000.
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THE RIPPER

The Ripper is a crime drama starring Patrick Bergin, Gabrielle Anwar and Michael York in a story set in Victorian London about a policeman pursuing the notorious killer, 'Jack The Ripper'. The Ripper was directed by Janet Meyers in 1997.
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THE RIVER WILD

The River Wild is a thriller starring Meryl Streep, Stephanie Sawyer, Joseph Mazzello and David Strathairn in a story about a white-water guide taking a suspicious party on a rafting trip. The River Wild was directed by Curtis Hanson in 1994.
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THE ROAD RAIDERS

The Road Raiders is an adventure starring Bruce Boxleitner, Susan Diol, Reed R McCants and Noble Willingham in a story about a soldier attempting to escape from the Philippines during the Second World War only to find himself unwittingly placed in charge of a unit of misfits. The Road Raiders was directed by Richard Lang in 1989.
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THE ROAD TO UTOPIA

The Road To Utopia is a comedy starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour in a chase to find an Alaskan gold mine before a gang of killers do. Directed by Hal Walker.
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THE ROARING TWENTIES

The Roaring Twenties is a crime drama starring James Cagney, Priscilla Lane, Humphrey Bogart, Gladys George and Jeffrey Lynn in a story about two former soldiers, who after the end of the Great War return to the USA where one returns to his job as a lawyer, and the other becomes a bootlegging gangster. The Roaring Twenties was directed by Raoul Walsh in 1939.
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THE ROBE

The Robe is a religious drama starring Richard Burton and Jean Simmons in a story about a young Roman officer ordered to carry out Christ's crucifixion and winning Jesus' robe in a dice game. The Robe was directed by Henry Koster in 1953.
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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a comedy-horror musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien, Nell Campbell and Peter Hinwood in a story about two teenage sweethearts who break down in a storm and seeking shelter find themselves drawn into the bizarre and corrupt world of a mad, sex-obsessed scientist. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was directed by Jim Sharman in 1975.
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THE ROMANTIC AGE

The Romantic Age is a comedy starring Mai Zetterling. It is the story of a worldly French student at a girls' finishing school attempting to seduce the art teacher. The Romantic Age was directed by Edmond T Greville.
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THE ROOKIE

The Rookie is a thriller starring Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen. It is the story of two american policemen busting a car theft racket. It was directed by Clint Eastwood.
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THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS

The Royal Tenenbaums is a comedy starring Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Danny Glover, Luke Wilson, Alec Baldwin and Kumar Pallana in a story about an estranged father feigning a terminal illness which awakens long-dormant family demons. The Royal Tenenbaums was directed by Wes Anderson in 2001.
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THE RUNAWAY BUS

The Runaway Bus is a comedy mystery starring Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford, Petula Clark, George Coulouris, Toke Townley, John Horsley, Belinda Lee and Terence Alexander in a story about a bus carrying passengers from a fog-bound London airport to an alternative airport, only to come off the road at a deserted village where someone appears to be shooting at them. The Runaway Bus was directed by Val Guest in 1954.
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THE RUNNING MAN

The Running Man is a drama starring Laurence Harvey, Lee Remick and Alan Bates in a story about a pilot who following an accident in which his insurers refuse to pay out, stages his own death and makes a false claim. The Running Man was directed by Carol Reed in 1963.
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THE SAINT OF FORT WASHINGTON

The Saint of Fort Washington is a drama starring Matt Dillon and Danny Glover in a tale about a young homeless man being taught how to live on the street.
The Saint of Fort Washington was directed by Tim Hunter in 1993.
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THE SANTA CLAUSE

The Santa Clause is a fantasy starring Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold and Wendy Crewson in a story about a divorced father who steps in to help Santa when he falls off his roof. The Santa Clause was directed by John Pasquin in 1994.
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THE SATAN BUG

The Satan Bug is a sci-fi thriller starring George Maharis, Richard Basehart, Anne Francis and Dana Andrews in a story about flasks of a lethal virus stolen from a secret laboratory. The Satan Bug was directed by John Sturges in 1965.
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THE SAVAGE BEES

The Savage Bees is a thriller starring Ben Johnson as sheriff of a town in America threatend by killer bees. The Savage Bees was directed by Bruce Geller.
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THE SCALPHUNTERS

The Scalphunters is a comedy western starring Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Telly Savalas, Ossie Davis and Dabney Coleman in a story about a fur trapper forced by Indians to trade his pelts for a captured, well-educated slave he doesn't want, and his efforts to retrieve his pelts. The Scalphunters was directed by Sydney Pollack in 1968.
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THE SCARLET BLADE

The Scarlet Blade is a swashbuckling romance starring Lionel Jeffries, Oliver Reed, Jack Hedley, June Thorburn and Michael Ripper in a story about two young lovers whose families are on opposing sides during the English Civil War. The Scarlet Blade was directed by John Gilling in 1963.
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THE SCARLET CLAW

The Scarlet Claw is a Sherlock Holmes mystery starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Gerald Hamer in a story about the legendary detective investigating a series of murders the locals beleive to be the work of a monster. The Scarlet Claw was directed by Roy William Neill in 1944.
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THE SCARLET EMPRESS

The Scarlet Empress is a drama starring Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser and C Aubrey Smith in the story of an innocent German princess who became the Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great. The Scarlet Empress was directed by Josef von Sternberg in 1934.
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THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

The Scarlet Pimpernel is an adventure starring Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Ian McKellen, James Villiers and Eleanor David in a story about an English aristocrat rescuing French aristocrats from the French Revolution. The Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Clive Donner in 1982.
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THE SEA HAWK

The Sea Hawk is a swashbuckling adventure starring Milton Sills, Enid Bennett, Lloyd Hughes, Wallace MacDonald and Marc McDermott in a story based upon the novel by Rafael Sabatini about an English gentleman who finds himself as a galley slave and who rises to become the captain of a Moorish fighting ship. Th Sea Hawk was directed by Frank Lloyd in 1924.
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THE SECOND JUNGLE BOOK: MOWGLI AND BALOO

The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli and Baloo is a family adventure starring Jamie Williams, William Campbell, Roddy McDowell and Gulshan Grover in a story about a circus talent scout hiring a man to kidnap the jungle boy Mowgli, unaware that the man he has hired is the boy's uncle and has his own plans for the boy. The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli and Baloo was directed by Duncan McLachlan in 1997.
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THE SECRET AGENT CLUB

The Secret Agent Club is an action comedy starring Hulk Hogan, Matthew McCurley, Lesley-Anne Down and Maurice Woods in a story about a single parent captured by arms dealers, and his young son enlisting some friends to help rescue him. The Secret Agent Club was directed by John Murlowski in 1995.
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THE SECRET GARDEN

The Secret Garden is a drama starring Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott, Maggie Smith and Laura Crossley in a story based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett about a young girl sent to live with her rich uncle following the death of her parents, and how she befriends and heals her delicate cousin. The Secret Garden was directed by Agnieszka Holland in 1993.
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THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS

The Secret Of My Success is a comedy starring Michael J Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton, John Pankow and Fred Gwynne in a story about a talented young man who convinces the boss of a major corporation that he is an executive whizzkid so as to gain an executive position within the company. The Secret Of My Success was directed by Herbert Ross in 1987.
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THE SECRET OF SANTA VITTORIA

The Secret Of Santa Vittoria is a comedy starring Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, Virna Lisi and Hardy Kruger in a story about a drunken mayor of an Italian wine-producing town hiding its wine from occupying German forces during the Second World War. The Secret Of Santa Vittoria was directed by Stanley Kramer in 1969.
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THE SECRET WAR OF JACKIE'S GIRLS

The Secret War Of Jackie's Girls is a Second World War adventure starring Lee Purcell, Ann Dusenberry, Tracy Brooks Swope and Dee Wallace in a story about a group of female fliers who take part in secret missions behind enemy lines during the Second World War. The Secret War Of Jackie's Girls was directed by Gordon Hessler in 1980.
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THE SELLOUT

The Sellout is a crime drama starring Walter Pidgeon and John Hodiak in a tale about a newspaper editor attempting to expose corruption in a local sheriff's office. The Sellout was directed in 1951 by Gerald Mayer.
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THE SET-UP

The Set-Up is a boxing drama starring Robert Ryan and Audrey Trotter in a story about a manager who agrees that his fighter should throw his next fight, but the fighter thinks he can win it despite his age. The Set-Up was directed by Robert Wise in 1949.
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THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH

The Seven Year Itch is a comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes and Sonny Tufts in a story about a publisher whose family goes away for the summer, leaving him to work and to fantasise about the voluptious blonde woman who moves in upstairs. The Seven Year Itch was directed by Billy Wilder in 1955.
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THE SEVENTH VICTIM

The Seventh Victim is a horror film starring Kim Hunter and Tom Conway. It is the story of a girl arriving in New York looking for her sister who disappeared.
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THE SHAGGY DOG

The Shaggy Dog is a fantasy comedy starring Fred MacMurray in a story about a teenager who is transformed into a dog by an ancient spell and then stumbles upon a spy ring. The Shaggy Dog was directed by Charles Barton in 1959.
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THE SHAKEDOWN

The Shakedown is a crime drama starring Terence Morgan, Hazel Court, Donald Pleasence and Bill Owen in a story about a gangster released from jail who tries to re-establish his position in the underworld by setting up a sleazy photographic business. The Shakedown was directed by John Lemont in 1959.
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THE SHAMROCK CONSPIRACY

The Shamrock Conspiracy is a detective thriller starring Edward Woodward, Elizabeth Hurley, Jeffrey Nordling and Kim Coates in a story about a retired Scotland Yard detective visiting his estranged daughter in New York only to end up helping her police boy friend in tracking down a serial killer.
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THE SHELTERING SKY

The Sheltering Sky is a drama starring Debra Winger, John Malkovich, Campbell Scott, Jill Bennett and Timothy Spall in a story about a wealthy American couple who travel to Africa with a friend for a long visit to revitalise their marriage, only to discover tensions arise between the two men as it become apparent the friend has designs on the wife. The Sheltering Sky was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci in 1990.
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THE SHERIFF OF FRACTURED JAW

The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw is a comedy western starring Kenneth More, Jayne Mansfield and Henry Hull in a story about a naïve English gentleman travelling to a lawless American wild west town to sell guns, only to be mistaken for a gunslinger and appointed sheriff in the town which is at the centre of a range war between two rival factions. The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw was directed by Raoul Walsh in 1958.
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THE SHIPPING NEWS

The Shipping News is a romantic drama starring Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore, Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Pete Postlethwaite, Scott Glenn and Rhys Ifans in a story based upon the novel by E Annie Proulx about an unassuming man who, following the death of his wife, moves with his daughter to a Newfoundland fishing village where he establishes a relationship with a single mother. The Shipping News was directed by Lasse Hallstrom in 2001.
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THE SHOOTIST

The Shootist is a Western starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, James Stewart and Ron Howard in a story based upon the novel by Glendon Swarthout about an aging gunfighter dying from cancer looking to die in a blaze of glory rather than slowly and painfully from his disease. The Shootist was directed by Don Siegel in 1976.
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THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER

The Shop around the Corner is a romantic drama starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan in a story set in a Budapest store as two bickering co-workers who are unaware that they are, in fact, lonely heart pen-pals and in love. The Shop around the Corner was directed by Ernst Lubitsch in 1940.
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THE SHOP AT SLY CORNER

The Shop At Sly Corner is a crime drama starring Oscar Homolka and Derek Farr in a story about an antique dealer being blackmailed by an employee.
The Shop At Sly Corner was directed by George King in 1948.
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THE SHUTTERED ROOM

The Shuttered Room is a horror starring Gig Young, Carol Lynley and Oliver Reed in a story about a young couple inheriting an old mill house, and being warned to stay away from it. The Shuttered Room was directed by David Greene in 1967.
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THE SIEGE

The Siege is a political thriller starring Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis, Tony Shalhoub and Sami Bouajila in a story about rival agents operating on a counter-terrorism crusade which results in a wave of terrorist attacks on New York and the declaration of martial law. The Siege was directed by Edward Zwick in 1998.
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THE SIEGE OF THE SAXONS

The Siege Of The Saxons is an historical adventure starring Ronald Lewis, Janette Scott, Ronald Howard, Mark Dignam and John Laurie in a story about King Arthur recovering from an illness at a castle, unaware that the castle's owner is plotting with the Saxons to seize power. The Siege Of The Saxons was directed by Nathan Juran in 1963.
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THE SIGN OF FOUR

The Sign Of Four is a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery starring Ian Richardson, David Healy, Thorley Walters, Terence Rigby and Joe Melia in a story about the amateur sleuth investigating after an army officer's daughter arrives at his doorstep having been sent a valuable treasure. The Sign Of Four was directed by Desmond Davis in 1983.
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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

The Silence Of The Lambs is a thriller starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn and Anthony Heald in a story about a young FBI agent employing the help of a psychopathic murderer who eats his victims in tracking down a psychotic psychopath serial killer who skins his victims.
The Silence Of The Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme in 1991.
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THE SILENCERS

The Silencers is an action comedy starring Dean Martin, Stella Stevens, Daliah Lavi and Victor Buono in a story about a criminal mastermind who plans to sabotage America's atomic missile system. The Silencers was directed by Phil Karlson in 1966.
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THE SILENT ENEMY

The Silent Enemy is a Second World War drama starring Laurence Harvey, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig, John Clements and Sidney James in a story about the real-life experiences of Royal Navy frogman Lieutenant Lionel 'Buster' Crabb. The Silent Enemy was directed by William Fairchild in 1958.
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THE SILVER FLEET

The Silver Fleet is a war drama starring Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan and Frederick Burtwell in a story about a Dutch engineer disowned by his family when he helps to build submarines for the Nazis during the Second World War. The Silver Fleet was directed by Vernon Campbell Sewell in 1943.
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THE SIMIAN LINE

The Simian Line is a supernatural romance starring Harry Connick Jr, Cindy Crawford, Tyne Daly, Lynn Redgrave, William Hurt, Monica Keena and Samantha Mathis in a story about three couples becoming nervous after a medium at a Halloween party predicting that one of them will break up before the New Year. The Simian Line was directed by Linda Yellen in 2000.
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THE SISTER-IN-LAW

The Sister-in-Law is a thriller starring Shanna Reed, Kate Vernons and Craig Wasson in a story about a woman asuming a false identity to seek revenge on the man who killed her parents. The Sister-in-Law was directed by Noel Nosseck in 1995.
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THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN

The Six Million Dollar Man is a sci-fi adventure starring Lee Majors, Barbara Anderson, Martin Balsam, darren McGavin and Dorothy Green in a story about an American test pilot who, following a near fatal crash, is rebuilt using bionic parts to create a man with superhuman powers. The Six Million Dollar Man was the pilot film for the popular children's television series of the same name. The Six Million Dollar Man was directed by Richard Irving in 1973.
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THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

The Sky's The Limit is a musical starring Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley and Robert Ryan in a story about a war hero who falls for a magazine photographer while on leave in New York. The Sky's The Limitwas directed by Edward H Griffith in 1943.
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THE SNOWS OF KILLIMANJARO

The Snows Of Killimanjaro is a drama starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava Gardner in a story about a renowned writer reflecting upon his life as he lies injured following a hunting accident in Africa. The Snows Of Killimanjaro was directed by Henry King in 1952.
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THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER

The Sons Of Katie Elder is a western starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Michael Anderson Jr and Earl Holliman in a story about four brothers who investigate their father's murder after they find he had gambled away their ranch. The Sons Of Katie Elder was directed by Henry Hathaway in 1965.
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THE SOUL COLLECTOR

The Soul Collector is a fantasy starring Bruce Greenwood and Melissa Gilbert in a story about an angel sent to spend some time living as a human, only to find he's not prepared for the range of emotions he experiences. The Soul Collector was directed by Michael Scott in 1999.
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THE SOUND BARRIER

The Sound Barrier is a drama starring Ralph Richardson and Ann Todd in a story about an aircraft manufacturer determined to produce a plane that can travel faster than the speed of sound. The Sound Barrier was directed by David Lean in 1952.
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC

The Sound Of Music is a musical starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn and Peggy Wood in a story about a trainee nun who leaves her convent to become governess to the seven children of a widower.
The Sound Of Music was directed by Robert Wise in 1965.
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THE SPANISH PRISONER

The Spanish Prisoner is a mystery thriller starring Campbell Scott, Steve Martin and Rebecca Pidgeon in a story about a scientist who invents a process which could make millions, only to become distrustful of his employers. The Spanish Prisoner was directed by David Mamet in 1997.
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THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE

The Spiral Staircase is a thriller starring Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Ethel Barrymore and Kent Smith in a story based on the novel by Ethel Lina White about a serial killer who targets women with afflictions. The Spiral Staircase was directed by Robert Siodmak in 1945.

The Spiral Staircase is a thriller starring Nicolette Sheridan, Judd Nelson, Alex McArthur and Debbe Dunning in a story about a mute nurse who arrives on a remote island estate and soon finds herself in mortal danger. The Spiral Staircase was directed by James Head in 2000.
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THE SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS

The Spirit Of St Louis is a biographical drama starring James Stewart, Patricia Smith, Murray Hamilton, Bartlett Robinson, Robert Cornthwaite and Sheila Bond in the story of Charles A Lindenberg and his historic solo flight across the Atlantic from New York to Paris in 1927. The Spirit Of St Louis was directed by Billy Wilder in 1957.
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THE SPOILERS

The Spoilers is a Western starring Anne Baxter, Jeff Chandler, Rory Calhoun, Ray Danton and Barbara Britton in a story based upon the novel by Rex Beach about the fiery relationship between a wealthy saloon owner, a mine owner and an unscrupulous gold commissioner during the Alaskan gold rush. The Spoilers was directed by Jesse Hibbs in 1955.
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THE SPRING

The Spring is a sci-fi thriller starring Kyle MacLachian, Alison Eastwood, George Eads and Joseph Cross in a story about a man and his son who come across an isolated town with an incredible secret. The Spring was directed by David Jackson in 2000.
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THE SPY WHO LOVED ME

The Spy Who Loved Me is a James Bond spy thriller starring Roger Moore, Barbara Bach, Curt Jurgens, Richard Kiel and Caroline Munro in a story about a British secret agent investigating the hijacking of British and Russian nuclear submarines, aided by a beautiful Russian spy. The Spy Who Loved Me was directed by Lewis Gilbert in 1977.
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THE SQUARE PEG

The Square Peg is a comedy starring Norman Wisdom and Honor Blackman in a story about inept draftee Norman Pikin transported behind enemy lines. The Square Peg was directed by John Paddy Carstairs in 1958.
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THE ST VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE

The St Valentine's Day Massacre is a crime drama starring Jason Robards, George Segal, Ralph Meeker, Jean Hale, Clint Ritchie and Frank Silvera in a story about two crime gangs in 1920s Chicago fighting for a multi-million dollar vice and liquor empire. The St Valentine's Day Massacre was directed by Roger Corman in 1967.
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THE STARS FELL ON HENRIETTA

The Stars Fell On Henrietta is a drama starring Robert Duvall and Aidan Quinn in a story about a down-at-heel oil prospector trying to persuade a poverty-stricken family that they could be rich with the oil he believes lies under their land. The Stars Fell On Henrietta was directed by James Keach in 1995.
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THE STARS LOOK DOWN

The Stars Look Down is a drama starring Michael Redgrave and Margaret Lockwood in a story based on the novel by A J Cronin about a miner's son from northern England going to university to get an education so that he can fight for miner's rights. The Stars Look Down was directed by Carol Reed in 1939.
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THE STEPDAUGHTER

The Stepdaughter is a thriller starring Andrea Roth, Lisa Dean Ryan, Jaimz Woolvett, Cindy Pickett and Gil Gerard in a story about a woman seeking murderous revenge on her absent mother. The Stepdaughter was directed by Peter Liapis in 2000.
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THE STING

The Sting is a crime drama starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Robert Shaw in a story about an elaborate racing scam designed to fleece a powerful racket boss. The Sting was directed by George Roy Hill in 1973.
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THE STONE KILLER

The Stone Killer is an action thriller starring Charles Bronson in the story of a former New York policeman trying to stop the LA Mafia from recruiting Vietnam veterans. The Stone Killer was directed by Michael Winner in 1973.
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THE STORY LADY

The Story Lady is a drama starring Jessica Tandy and Stephanie Zimbalist in the story of a retired woman trying to find voluntary work, but being turned down because of her age. The Story Lady was directed in 1991 by Larry Elikann.
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THE STORY OF VERNON AND IRENE CASTLE

The Story Of Vernon And Irene Castle is a musical biopic starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the story of the dancing legend Vernon Castle,
The Story Of Vernon And Irene Castle was directed by HC Potter in 1939.
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THE STRANGER BESIDE ME

The Stranger Beside Me is a suspense drama starring Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Eric Close, Lorrie Morgan and Gerald McRaney in a story about a young woman who discovers that her husband is a serial rapist, and that the police wont take action because of insufficient evidence. The Stranger Beside Me was directed by Sandor Stern in 1995.
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THE STRANGLER

The Strangler is a crime drama starring Victor Buono, David McLean, Diane Sayer and Davey Davison in a story about a young hospital technician becoming the prime suspect for a series of murders. The Strangler was directed by Burt Topper in 1964.
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THE STRATTON STORY

The Stratton Story is a sports drama starring James Stewart in a story about a farm boy who is successful at baseball untill an accident puts it all at risk. The Stratton Story was directed by Sam Wood in 1949.
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THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD

The Strongest Man In The World is a comedy starring Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Eve Arden, Cesar Romero and Phil Silvers in a story about a student who accidentally consumes a chemical solution in a science lab that gives him superhuman strength. The Strongest Man In The World was directed by Vincent McEveety in 1975.
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THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE

The Substance Of Fire is a drama starring Timothy Hutton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tony Goldwyn and Ron Rifkin in a story about a publisher and holocaust survivor who decides to publish a book about Nazi medical experiments instead of a potential bestseller, much to his children's annoyance who try to take over the publishing firm. The Substance Of Fire was directed by Daniel G Sullivan in 1996.
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THE SUBSTITUTE

The Substitute is an action drama starring Tom Berenger in a story about a soldier of fortune seeking revenge against the drug smuggling network that attacked his girfriend. The Substitute was directed by Robert Mandel in 1996.
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THE SUNDOWNERS

The Sundowners is a drama starring Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Peter Ustinov, Glynis Johns and Dina Merrill in a story about an Irish family travelling in the Australian outback during the 1920's. The Sundowners was directed by Fred Zinnermann in 1960.
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THE SUNSHINE BOYS

The Sunshine Boys is a comedy starring Walter Matthau and George Burns in a story about a retired comic forced to work with his old partner on a television nostalgia show. The Sunshine Boys was directed by Herbert Ross in 1975.
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THE SURVIVORS

The Survivors is a comedy starring Walter Matthau and Robin Williams in a story about two men who become friends after having a run-in with a hitman who has a grudge against them. The Survivors was directed by Michael Ritchie in 1986.
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THE SWAN

The Swan is a comedy starring Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jordan, Brian Aherne and Jessie Royce Landis in a story about a princess who despite being intended for a crown prince, falls for her common tutor. The Swan was directed by Charles Vidor in 1956.
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THE SWEETEST THING

The Sweetest Thing is a romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Thomas Jane, Selma Blair, Jason Bateman, Parker Posey and Lillian Adams in a story about three women who decide to dedicate themselves to dating without emotional ties only for one of them to get involved. The Sweetest Thing was directed by Roger Kumble in 2002.
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THE SWORD IN THE STONE

The Sword in The Stone is a Disney animated film about the myth of king Arthur. The Sword in The Stone was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman in 1963.
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THE TAILOR OF PANAMA

The Tailor Of Panama is a spy drama starring Pierce Brosnan, geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Gleeson and Catherine McCormack in a story based on the novel by John Le Carre about a British agent sent to Panama where he encounters a tailor who appears to be a rich source of information. The Tailor Of Panama was directed by John Boorman in 2000.
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THE TALL MEN

The Tall Men is a western starring Clark Gable, Jane Russell, Robert Ryan and Cameron Mitchell in a story about two brothers driving cattle across the USA who enroute rescue a woman from Indians, and she inevitably falls for one of the brothers. The Tall Men was directed by Raoul Walsh in 1955.
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THE TERMINAL MAN

The Terminal Man is a Sci-fi thriller starring George Segal, Joan Hackett and Richard A Dysart about a scientist transformed into a murderer following surgery to implant a computer into his brain. The Terminal Man was directed by Mike Hodges in 1974.
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THE THIEF OF BAGDAD

The Thief Of Bagdad is a fantasy adventure starring Conrad Veidt, Sabu, and June Duprez in a story about the good prince of Bagdad thrown into prison by his evil adviser, from where he befriends a thief and the two of them plan their escape. The Thief Of Bagdad was directed by Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan, Zoltan Korda, William Cameron Menzies and Alexander Korda in 1940.
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THE THIRD MAN

The Third Man is a thriller starring Joseph Cotton, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, Trevor Howard and Bernard Lee in a story based upon the novel by Graham Greene about an author visiting Vienna after the Second World War only to get caught up in a dark mystery surrounding the apparent death of his friend. The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed in 1949.
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THE THIRD TWIN

The Third Twin is a thriller starring Kelly McGills, Jason Gedrick and Larry Hagman in a story about a scientist studying links between genetics and criminal behaviour. The Third Twin was directed by Tom McLoughlin in 1997.
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THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR

The Thirteenth Floor is a Sci-Fi thriller starring Craig Bierko, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gretchen Mol and Vincent D'Onofrio in a story about a computer scientist being murdered and his colleague, being suspected of the killing, entering a virtual reality world to solve the case and prove his innocence. The Thirteenth Floor was directed by Josef Rusnak in 1999.
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THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR

The Thomas Crown Affair is a crime drama starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary and Ben Gazzara in a story about a bored billionaire who steals art treasures for a hobby and an insurance investigator on his tail. The Thomas Crown Affair was directed by John McTieman in 1999.
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THE THREE MUSKETEERS

The Three Musketeers is an adventure based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. It stars Lana Turner and Gene Kelly in a story about the French King's musketeers during the 17th century. The Three Musketeers was directed by George Sidney in 1948.

The Three Musketeers is a comedy adventure based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. It stars Micjhael York, Raquel Welch, Oliver reed, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finlay and Charlton Heston in a story about the French King's musketeers during the 17th century. The Three Musketeers was directed by Richard Lester in 1973.

The Three Musketeers is an adventure based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. It stars Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell and Oliver Platt in a story about the French King's musketeers during the 17th century.
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THE THREE STOOGES

The Three Stooges is a comedy biography starring Paul Ben-Victor, Evan Handler, John Kassir, Michael Chiklis, Rachael Blake and Anna Lise Phillips in the story of the slapstick trio - Moe, Larry and Curly - who became international stars. The Three Stooges was directed by James Frawley in 2000.
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THE TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT

The Titfield Thunderbolt is a comedy starring Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson and Sidney James in a story about the residents of the English village of Titfield taking matters into their own hands when the local railway line is closed. The Titfield Thunderbolt was directed by Charles Crichton in 1952.
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THE TOMORROW MAN

The Tomorrow Man is a Sci-fi drama starring Julian Sands, Giancarlo Esposito, Craig Wasson and Obba Babatunde in a story about an android sent to earth from the distant future to prevent the destruction of mankind by changing the present. The Tomorrow Man was directed by Bill D'Elia in 1995.
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THE TOWERING INFERNO

The Towering Inferno is a disaster movie starring Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire and Susan Blakely in a story about a blaze engulfing the world's tallest skyscraper on it's opening night.
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THE TRAIN ROBBERS

The Train Robbers is a western starring John Wayne, Ann-Margaret, Rod Taylor and Ben Johnson in a story about a widow who hires a Civil War veteran to clear the name of her dead husband who once committed a robbery. The Train Robbers was directed by Burt Kennedy in 1973.
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THE TRIAL OF OLD DRUM

The Trial Of Old Drum is an adventure based on a true story starring Ron Perlman and John Schuck in a story about a man looking back on his childhood in 1950's Missouri. The Trial Of Old Drum was directed by Sean McNamara in 2000.
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THE TRIGGER EFFECT

The Trigger Effect is a thriller starring Kyle MacLachlan, Elisabeth Shue and Dermot Mulroney in a story about self-survival when a massive power cut strikes Southern California. The Trigger Effect was directed by David Koepp in 1996.
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THE TRIPLE ECHO

The Triple Echo is a drama starring Glenda Jackson and Oliver Reed in a story based on the novel by H E Bates about a young soldier who meets and falls in love with a woman during the Second World War and then deserts and is disguised by his lover as her sister to try and evade the authorities. The Triple Echo was directed by Michael Apted in 1972.
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THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS

The Trouble with Angels is a comedy starring Rosalind Russell and Hayley Mills in a story about the head of a convent school adopting an unusual approach to deal with two unruly pupils. The Trouble with Angels was directed by Ida Lupino in 1966.
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THE TRUMAN SHOW

The Truman Show is a comedy starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Ed Harris and Noah Emmerich in a story about a man who discovers a shocking truth about his apparently idyllic life in his home town and his friends that live there. The Truman Show was directed by Peter Weir in 1998.
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THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN

The Tuskegee Airmen is a Second World War drama based on real events starring Larry Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr, Allen Payne and Malcom-Jamal Warner in a story about four Black American airforcemen who have to overcome racism and bigotry during their training and service. The Tuskegee Airmen was directed by Robert Markowitz in 1995.
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THE TWO JAKES

The Two Jakes is a crime thriller starring Jack Nicholson as a 1940s Los Angeles private detective. The Two Jakes was directed by Jack Nicholson in 1990.
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THE UGLY DACHSHUND

The Ugly Dachshund is a Disney children's comedy starring Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette in a story about a Great Dane puppy who develops an identity crisis when he is brought up with a litter of dachshunds.
The Ugly Dachshund was directed by Norman Tokar in 1966.
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THE UNDEFEATED

The Undefeated is a western starring John Wayne, Rock Hudson, Tony Aguilar, Roman Gabriel and Marian McCargo in a story about two soldiers from opposing sides who unite during the American Civil War to fight a gang of bandits. The Undefeated was directed by Andrew V McLaglen in 1969.
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THE UNFORGIVEN

The Unforgiven is a western starring Burt Lancaster and Audrey Hepburn in a story about a widow and her sons who adopt a girl who the local Indians decide is of Indian descent and claim as their own. The Unforgiven was directed by John Huston in 1960.
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THE UNHOLY WIFE

The Unholy Wife is a crime drama starring Rod Steiger and Diana Dors as a woman bored of her marriage, who starts an affair with a rodeo rider and plans to murder her husband. The Unholy Wife was directed by John Farrow.
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THE UNTOUCHABLES

The Untouchables is a crime drama starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia and Robert De Niro in the story of the group of FBI investigators led by Eliot Ness on the trail of Al Capone. The Untouchables was directed in 1987 by Brian De Palma.
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THE VICIOUS CIRCLE

The Vicious Circle is a crime drama starring John Mills, Derek Farr, Noelle Middleton, Wilfrid Hyde White, Roland Culver and Lionel Jeffries in a story about a Harley Street doctor becoming the prime suspect when an actress is found murdered in his flat. The Vicious Circle was directed by Gerald Thomas in 1957.
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THE VICTORS

The Victors is a Second World War adventure starring George Hamilton, George Peppard, Jeanne)Moreau and Romy Schneider in a story about an American infantry unit based in Sicily taking part in the invasion of France and the end of the war. The Victors was directed by Carl Foreman in 1963.
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THE VIOLENT MEN

The Violent Men is a western starring Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G Robinson in a story about a ruthless land baron in the wild west.
The Violent Men was directed by Rudolph Mate in 1955.
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THE WACKIEST SHIP IN THE ARMY

The Wackiest Ship In The Army is a comedy starring Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty and Tom Tully in a story about an American Lieutenant taking command of a run-down ship crewed by incompetents, during the Second World War. The Wackiest Ship in The Army was directed by Richard Murphy in 1961.
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THE WAITING GAME

The Waiting Game is a romantic drama starring Chandra West and Paula Abdul in a story about an American woman receiving a parcel from her uncle in Mexico, which subsequently embroils her and her best friend in a mystery involving drugs and the CIA. The Waiting Game was directed by Victor Sarin in 1998.
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THE WAR LORD

The War Lord is an historical adventure starring Charlton Heston and Richard Boone. It is the story of an 11th century Norman warlord who falls for a young Druid girl. The War Lord was directed by Fanklin Schaffner.
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THE WAR LOVER

The War Lover is a drama starring Steve McQueen and Robert Wagner in a story about a daredevil bomber pilot who causes friction when he makes advances on his co-pilot's girl friend. The War Lover was directed by Philip Leacock in 1962.
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THE WAR OF THE WORLDS

The War of the Worlds is a sci-fi adventure starring Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Robert Cornthwaite and Sandro Giglio in a story very loosely based upon the novel by H. G. Wells about Martians invading the earth. The War of the Worlds was directed by Byron Haskin in 1953.
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THE WAR WAGON

The War Wagon is a western starring Kirk Douglas and John Wayne in a story about two rivals burying the hatchet and planning a robbery together. The War Wagon was directed by Burt Kennedy in 1967.
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THE WAR ZONE

The War Zone is a drama starring Ray Winstone, Lara Belmont, Freddie Cunliffe, Tilda Swinton, Kate Ashfield and Annabelle Apsion in a story about tensions within a family when they move from London to Devon. The War Zone was directed by Tim Roth in 1999.
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THE WATERMELON WOMAN

The Watermelon Woman is a comedy starring Cheryl Dunye and Guinevere Turner in a story about a video shop worker with aspirations to become a documentary film-maker and a preoccupation with 1930s and 1940s Hollywood actresses.
The Watermelon Woman was directed by Cheryl Dunye in 1996.
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THE WAY OF THE GUN

The Way Of The Gun is a crime drama starring Ryan Phillippe, Benicio Del Toro, Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs and Nicky Katt in a story about two small-time crooks who plan to kidnap a surrogate mother who is pregnant for a wealthy couple, and hold her for ransom. The Way Of The Gun was directed by Christopher McQuarrie in 2000.
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THE WAY TO THE STARS

The Way to the Stars is a Second World War drama starring Michael Redgrave, John Mills, Rosamund John, Stanley Holloway and Trevor Howard in a story about a young newly trained pilot arriving at an RAF bomber station in 1940. The Way to the Stars was directed by Anthony Asquith in 1945.
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THE WAY WE WERE

The Way We Were is a romance starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford in a story about a political activist and a wealthy socialite. The Way We Were was directed by Sydney Pollack in 1973.
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THE WEDDING

The Wedding is a drama starring Halle Berry, Eric Thal, Lynn Whitfield and Carl Lumbly in a story about an African-American woman torn between her white jazz-musician fiance and another man she feels attracted towards, in 1950's America. The Wedding was directed by Charles Burnett in 1998.
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THE WEDDING SINGER

The Wedding Singer is a romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor, Allen Covert and Matthew Glave in a story about a singer who performs at weddings, until he is jilted at the altar and then goes to pieces until he meets an already engaged woman. The Wedding Singer was directed by Frank Coraci in 1998.
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THE WHIP HAND

The Whip Hand is a thriller starring Elliott Reid, Carla Balenda, Edgar Barrier and Raymond Burr in a story about a journalist uncovering a sinister plot by Soviet-financed Communists to develop biological weapons to use against the USA. The Whip Hand was directed by William Cameron Menzies in 1951.
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THE WHISTLE BLOWER

The Whistle Blower is a spy thriller starring Michael Caine, James Fox, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud, Felicity Dean, Barry Foster and Gordon Jackson in a story based on the book by John Hale about an employee at the British GCHQ spy centre who confides in his father following a series of suspicious deaths at the establishment. The Whistle Blower was directed by Simon Langton in 1986.
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THE WHITE TOWER

The White Tower is a drama starring Glenn Ford, Alida Valli, Claude Rains, Oscar Hormolka and Cedric Hardwicke in a story about a group of climbers determined to scale a dangerous mountain. The White Tower was directed by Ted Tetzlaff in 1950.
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THE WICKED LADY

The Wicked Lady is a period drama starring Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Patricia Roc and Griffith Jones in a story about bored Lady Skelton who turns to highway robbery and murder for excitement. The Wicked Lady was directed by Leslie Arliss in 1945.
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THE WILD BUNCH

The Wild Bunch is a western starring William Holden, Ernest Borhnine, Robert Ryan, Edmund O'Brien, Warren Oates and Jaime Sanchez in a story about a gang of outlaws who ride into a bloody ambush when they try to rob a railroad office. The Wild Bunch was directed by Sam Peckinpah in 1969.
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THE WILD, WILD WEST REVISITED

The Wild, Wild West Revisited is a western sci-fi adventure starring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin in a story about a pair of retired spies brought back to combat the eccentric son of their old adversary.
The Wild, Wild West Revisited was directed by Burt Kennedy in 1979.
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THE WIND AND THE LION

The Wind And The Lion is a period adventure starring Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, John Huston and Geoffrey Lewis in a story about an American widow and her two children kidnapped in Tangier in 1904 by a Berber chieftain, and President Theodore Roosevelt intervening with military action. The Wind And The Lion was directed by John Milius in 1975.
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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

The Wind In The Willows is an adventure starring Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Antony Sher and Nicol Williamson in a story based upon the book by Kenneth Grahame about Mr Toad who alarms his friends by selling his stately home to fund his passion for motor cars. The Wind In The Willows was directed by Terry Jones in 1996.
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THE WINDOW

The Window is a thriller starring Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy and Bobby Driscoll in a story about a young boy with an over-active imagination who witnesses a murder, but no one believes him and soon falls victim to the killers. The Window was directed by Ted Tetzlaff in 1949.
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THE WINGS OF THE DOVE

The Wings Of The Dove is a period drama starring Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alison Elliott and Charlotte Rampling in a story based on the novel by Henry James about an impoverished woman keen to return to the upper echelons of society that her mother gave up for love. The Wings Of The Dove was directed by Iain Softley in 1997.
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THE WITCHES

The Witches is a fantasy starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Bill Paterson, Brenda Blethyn, Rowan Atkinson, Jasen Fisher and Jane Horrocks in a story based upon the novel by Roald Dahl about an orphan who discovers that witches are plotting to eliminate all children. The Witches was directed by Nicolas Roeg in 1989.
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THE WIZARD OF OZ

The Wizard of Oz is a musical fantasy starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billy Burke, Margaret Hamilton and Frank Morgan in a story about a small girl transported to a strange world when a tronado hits her Kansas home. The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Flemming and King Vidor in 1939.
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THE WOLF MAN

The Wolf Man is a horror starring Lon Chaney Jr, Claude Rains and Evelyn Ankers in a story about a prodigal son returning to his ancestral home only to be bitten by a werewolf and cursed for life. The Wolf Man was directed by George Waggner in 1941.
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THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a children's adventure starring Stephanie Beacham, Mel Smith, Emily Hudson, Aleks Darowska, Geraldine James, Richard O'Brien, Jane Horrocks, Lynton Dearden and Jonathan Coy in a story based upon the novel by Joan Aitken about two children who find themselves at the mercy of a sinister governess when their mother is reported missing. The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was directed by Stuart Orme in 1989.
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THE WOMAN IN GREEN

The Woman In Green is a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in a story about Sherlock Holmes investigating the murders of several young women whose bodies have all been found with a finger removed from the right hand. The Woman In Green was directed by Row William Neill in 1945.
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THE WOMAN IN RED

The Woman In Red is a comedy starring Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock, Charles Grodin, Joseph Bologna, Judith Ivey and Michael Huddleston in a story about an American who becomes infatuated with a woman in a red dress he glimpses on his way to work one morning. The Woman In Red was directed by Gene Wilder in 1984.
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THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW

The Woman In The Window is a crime drama starring Edward G Robinson and Joan Bennett in a story about a professor who is approached by a model while looking at her portrait and is invited back to her apartment where he becomes involved in a murder. The Woman In The Window was directed by Fritz Lang in 1945.
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THE WONDERFUL COUNTRY

The Wonderful Country is a western starring Robert Mitchum, Julie London, Gary Merrill and Albert Dekker in a story based on the book by Tom Lea about an injured gun-runner, who, while in hiding, attracts the attention of an unhappy army officer's wife. The Wonderful Country was directed by Robert Parrish in 1959.
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THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH

The World Is Not Enough is a James Bond spy adventure starring Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane and Judi Dench in a story about the British secret agent being assigned to bodyguard the daughter of an oil magnate following his murder. The World Is Not Enough was directed by Michael Apted in 1999.
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THE WORLD'S OLDEST LIVING BRIDESMAID

The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid is a comedy starring Donna Mills, Brian Wimmer, Laura Press and Art Hindle in a story about a successful lawyer who becomes involved in a romance with her younger male secretary.
The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid was directed by Joseph L Scanlan in 1990.
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THE WRAITH

The Wraith is a supernatural horror film starring Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid and Matthew Barry in a story about an apparent stranger who arrives in a small Arizona town in a souped-up car and takes on the drag-racing gang that has been terrorising the local residents. The Wraith was directed by Mike Marvin in 1986.
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THE WRECK OF THE MARY DEARE

The Wreck of the Mary Deare is a crime drama starring Charlton Heston and Gary Cooper in a story about a ship's captain attempting to prove that the sinking of his ship was an insurance fraud. The Wreck of the Mary Deare was directed by Michael Anderson in 1959.
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THE WRONG ARM OF THE LAW

The Wrong Arm Of The Law is a crime comedy starring Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries, Bernard Cribbins, Davy Kaye, Nanette Newman, Bill Kerr, Ed Devereaux, Reg Lye and John Le Mesurier in a story about an inept criminal and his gang joining forces with the London police to try and catch a rival gang of Australian criminals. The Wrong Arm Of The Law was directed by Cliff Owen in 1962.
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THE WRONG GIRL

The Wrong Girl is a drama starring Barbara Mandrell and Jonathan Scarfe in a story about a protective mother determined to keep her alcoholic son away from his psychopathic girlfriend at all costs. The Wrong Girl was directed by David S Jackson in 1999.
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THE X FILES

The X Files is a sci-fi adventure starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in a story about two FBI agents investigating cases that defy rational explanation. The X Files was directed by Rob Bowma in 1998.
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THE X-FILES

The X-Files is a Sci-Fi thriller adapted from the 1990's television series, starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Martin Landau and Mitch Pileggi in a story about two FBI agents investigating a mysterious explosion only to discover a government conspiracy. The X-Files was directed by Rob Bowman in 1998.
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THE YARN PRINCESS

The Yarn Princess is a drama starring Jean Smart and Robert Pastorelli in a story about a woman with learning difficulties judged unfit as a mother, who decides to fight back and battles the system for custody of her six sons.
The Yarn Princess was directed by Tom McLoughlin in 1994.
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THE YOUNG LOVERS

The Young Lovers is a drama set during the cold war which keeps two lovers apart. It stars Odile Versois and David Knight. The Young Lovers was directed by Anthony Asquith.
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THE YOUNG MR PITT

The Young Mr Pitt is a biopic starring Robert Donat, John Mills, Robert Morley, Phyllis Calvert and Herbert Lom in the story of William Pitt Britian's youngest ever prime minister. The Young Mr Pitt was directed by Carol Reed.
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THE YOUNG STRANGER

The Young Stranger is a drama starring James MacArthur and Kim Hunter in a tale about a father who puts his career before his relationship with his son. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
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THEATRE OF BLOOD

Theatre Of Blood is a horror starring Vincent Price, Diana Rigg and Ian Hendry in a story about a murderer preying on London's theatre critics, killing them in ways that parody Shakespearian scenes. Theatre Of Blood was directed by Douglas Hickox in 1973.
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THEATRE OF DEATH

Theatre Of Death is a horror film starring Christopher Lee, Julian Glover, Lelia Goldoni, Jenny Till and Evelyn Laye in a story about a police detective investigating murders in Paris in which the victims have had their blood sucked out. Theatre of Death was directed by Samuel Gallu in 1966.
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THELMA AND LOUISE

Thelma And Louise is an action adventure road movie starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald, Brad Pitt and Stephen Tobolowsky in a story about two American women who decide to take a weekend away from their lives and menfolk. Thelma and Louise was directed by Ridley Scott in 1991.
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THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY

There's Something About Mary is a romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Lin Shaye and Lee Evans in a story about a man seding a private detective to track down his teenage sweetheart.
There's Something About Mary was directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly in 1998.
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THESE OLD BROADS

These Old Broads is a comedy starring Shirley MacLaine, Debbie Reynolds, Joan Collins, Elizabeth Taylor and Jonathan Silverman in a story about three 1960's starlets becoming reunited decades later for the reissue of their biggest hit film, and using the occasion to revive old rivalries. These Old Broads was directed by Matthew Diamond in 2001.
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THEY

They is a horror starring Laura Regan, Marc Blucas, Ethan Embry and Dagmara Dominczyk in a story about a student who wonders if her friend is mad when he starts ranting about the childhood nightmares they both shared, until the nightmares return to her also. They was directed by Robert Harmon and Rick Bota in 2002.
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THEY LIVE BY NIGHT

They Live By Night is a crime drama starring Farley Granger, Cathy O'Donnell, Howard da Silva, Jay C Flippen and Helen Craig in a story about an escaped convict who meets and marries while on the run. They Live By Night was directed by Nicholas Ray in 1949.
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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS

They Might Be Giants is a mystery starring George C Scott and Joanne Woodward in a story about a psychiatrist who is intrigued by an encounter she has with a man who is convinced that he is Sherlock Holmes. They Might Be Giants was directed by Anthony Harvey in 1971.
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THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a drama set in Chicago in the 1930s with a group of people competing for prize money in a dance marathon. It stars Jane Fonda and Michael Sarrazin. They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was directed by Sydney Pollack.
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THEY WERE EXPENDABLE

They Were Expendable is a Second World War drama starring Robert Montgomery and John Wayne in a story about two American navy lieutenants based at Manila Bay in 1941, who believe their motor torpedo boats can do more to help the war effort than just ferry messages. They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford in 1945.
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THEY WHO DARE

They Who Dare is a Second World War drama starring Dirk Bogarde, Denholm Elliott, Akim Tamiroff, Gerard Qury and Eric Pohlmann in a story about commandos on a mission to blow up airfields on the island of Rhodes. They Who Dare was directed by Lewis Milestone in 1953.
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THICKER THAN BLOOD

Thicker Than Blood is a drama starring Mickey Rourke, Dan Futterman, Carlo Alban, Lauren Velez and Josh Mostel in a story about a wealthy man taking a teaching job at a rough New York school. Thicker Than Blood was directed by Richard Pearce in 1998.
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THIRD TIME LUCKY

Third Time Lucky is a drama about a professional gambler who becomes involved with an innocent young girl who brings him luck. It stars Dermot Walsh and Glynis Johns. Third Time Lucky was directed by Gordon Parry in 1949.
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THIRST

Thirst is a disaster movie starring Adam Arkin in a story about a microbiologist struggling to find a way to kill a deadly disease in a town's water supply before all the towns folk die of dehydration. Thirst was directed by Bill L Norton in 1998.
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THIS BOY'S LIFE

This Boy's Life is a drama starring Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin and Leonardo DiCaprio in a story based on the true life of Tobias Wolff about a rebellious teenager living in 1950's Seattle becoming locked in a battle of wits with his bullying stepfather. This Boy's Life was directed by Michael Caton-Jones in 1993.
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THIS EARTH IS MINE

This Earth is Mine is a prohibition-era drama starring Jean Simmons, Rock Hudson, Claude Rains and Dorothy McGuire in a story about a California vineyard owner who rules his family with an iron hand until a rebel appears in the family. This Earth is Mine was directed by Henry King in 1959.
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THIS IS SPINAL TAP

This Is Spinal Tap is a spoof rock documentary starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, RJ Parnell, David Kaff, Rob Reiner, Anjelica Huston and Billy Crystal in a story about the comeback tour of a heavy rock band. This Is Spinal Tap was directed by Rob Reiner in 1984.
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THOMAS AND THE MAGIC RAILROAD

Thomas And The Magic Railroad is an adventure starring Peter Fonda and Alec Baldwin in a story about a man whose supply of gold dust - that lets him journey from a magical island of talking trains to a real-life village - is running out and he must ask his cousin for help. Thomas And The Magic Railroad was directed by Britt Allcroft in 2000.
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THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

Thoroughly Modern Millie is a musical starring Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore in a story about a fortune hunting flapper who gets mixed up with an eligible batchelor during the 1920s. Thoroughly Modern Millie was directed by Roy Hill in 1967.
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THREE AMIGOS!

Three Amigos! is a comedy western starring Chevy Chase, Steve Martin and Martin Short in a story about three actors who play fearless heroes in films but in real life are bumbling bozos and how they are accidentally hired to protect a small Mexican village from bandits. Three Amigos! was directed by John Landis in 1986.
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THREE FACES WEST

Three Faces West is a drama starring John Wayne, Sigrid Gurie, Charles Coburn, Spencer Charters and Helen MacKellar in a story about an eminent Vietnamese surgeon invited to move to a small American community with no doctor. Three Faces West was directed by Bernard Vorhaus in 1940.
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THREE FUGITIVES

Three Fugitives is a crime comedy starring Nick Nolte and Martin Short in a story about a bungling bank robber who takes a hostage during an aborted hold-up, who subsequently has to go on the run with the robbers as the police assume he was involved. Three Fugitives was directed by Francis Veber in 1989.
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THREE KINGS

Three Kings is a satirical comedy starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze, Nora Dunn, Jamie Kennedy and Mykelti Williamson in a story about three American soldiers, who, following the first Gulf War find a map leading them to a cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold. Three Kings was directed by David O Russell in 1999.
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THREE MEN AND A LITTLE LADY

Three Men And A Little Lady is a comedy starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Robin Weisman and Christopher Cazenove in a story about three bachelors taking action to help a girl they have raised from a baby when she moves to London with her mother. Three Men And A Little Lady was directed by Emile Ardolino in 1990.
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THREE SAILORS AND A GIRL

Three Sailors and a Girl is a musical starring Jane Powell, Gordon MacRae and Gene Nelson in a story about three members of a submarine crew investing their savings in a Broadway song-and-dance show. Three Sailors and a Girl was directed by Roy Del Ruth in 1953.
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THREE TO TANGO

Three To Tango is a romantic comedy starring Matthew Perry, Neve Campbell, Dylan McDermott, Oliver Platt, Cylk Cozart and John C McGinley in a story about a tycoon who asks a man, whom he believes to be homosexual, to watch over his girlfriend so she doesn't meet someone new. Three To Tango was directed by Damon Santostefano in 1999.
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THRILL SEEKERS

Thrill Seekers is an adventure starring Casper Van Dien, Catherine Bell, Peter Outerbridge and Martin Sheen in a story about a journalist who discovers that thrill seekers from the future are travelling back in time to witness calamitous events. Thrill Seekers was directed by Mario Azzopardi in 1999.
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THUNDER BAY

Thunder Bay is a drama starring James Stewart, Joanne Dru, Dan Duryea and Gilbert Roland in a story about explorartion oilmen clashing with local fishermen when they construct an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Thunder Bay was directed Anthony Mann in 1953.
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THUNDERBALL

Thunderball is a James Bond spy adventure starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger and Adolfo Celi in a story about a military aircraft carrying a nuclear bomb being stolen by an international criminal organisation who then threaten to unleash a nuclear incident. Thunderball was directed by Terence Young in 1965.
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THUNDERBOLT

Thunderbolt is an action adventure starring Jackie Chan in a story about a racing driver's sisters being kidnapped by a Hong Kong crime lord, and he agreeing to a bizarre challenge in an attempt to save their lives. Thunderbolt was directed by Gordon Chan in 1995.
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THUNDERHEART

Thunderheart is a thriller starring Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, Graham Greene, Fred Ward, Fred Dalton Thompson and Shella Tousey in a story about an FBI agent investigating a murder on a Sioux reservation. Thunderheart was directed by Michael Apted in 1992.
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THUNDERPANTS

Thunderpants is a comedy starring Simon Callow, Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie, Ned Beatty and Bruce Cook in a story about a ten-year old schoolboy, born with two stomachs, who constantly breaks wind, and his friend who invents a device to help the boy harness his unusual ability. Thunderpants was directed by Pete Hewitt in 2002.
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THURSDAY

Thursday is a comedy crime drama starring Thomas Jane, Aaron Eckhart and Paulina Porizkova in a story about the past coming back to haunt a married architect when an old friend unexpectedly visits. Thursday was directed by Skip Woods in 1998.
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TIDY ENDINGS

Tidy Endings is a drama starring Harvey Fierstein and Stockard Channing in a story about a woman who, following the death of her husband from Aids, agrees to meet his male lover. Tidy Endings was directed by Gavin Millar in 1988.
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TIGER BAY

Tiger Bay is a thriller starring John Mills, Hayley Mills, Horst Buchholz and Yvonne Mitchell in a story about a Polish sailor on leave in Cardiff who murders his unfaithful girlfriend, only to be seen by a lonely girl with whom he subsequently develops a strange friendship as the police close in. Tiger Bay was directed by J Lee Thompson in 1959.
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TIL DEATH DO US PART

Til Death Do Us Part is a horror film staring Simon Andreu, Maribel Martin, Alexandra Bastedo, Dean Selmier, Monserrat Julio and Angel Lombarte in a story about newlyweds in a haunted mansion who discover that their strange visitor is a 200-year-old reincarnated killer. Til Death Do Us Part was directed by Vincente Aranda in 1972.
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TIL THERE WAS YOU

Til There Was You is a romantic comedy starring Jeanne Tripplehorn and Dylan McDermott in a story about a seemingly perfect couple whom fate seems determined to oppose. Til There Was You was directed by Scott Winant in 1997.
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TILL DAD US DO PART

Till Dad Us Do Part is a comedy starring John Larroquette, Markie Post, Emily Holmes, Jonathan Cherry and Adam Harrington in a story about an over-protective father who, disapproving of his daughter's boyfriend, goes to extreme lengths to end her engagement. Till Dad Us Do Part was directed by Randall Miller in 2001.
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TIMBERJACK

Timberjack is a Western starring Sterling Hayden, Vera Ralston, David Brian and Adolphe Menjou in a story based upon the novel by Dan Cushman about a man who takes over the family timber business when his father is murdered, and comes up against an unscrupulous rival lumberjack. Timberjack was directed by Joseph Kane in 1955.
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TIME AND TIDE

Time And Tide is an action adventure starring Nicholas Tse and Wu Bai in a story set in Hong Kong about the uneasy alliance between a bodyguard and a hit man.
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TIME AT THE TOP

Time At The Top is a sci-fi fantasy starring Timothy Busfield, Elisha Cuthbert, Gabrielle Boni, Matthew Harbour and Lynne Adams in a story based on the book by Edward Ormondroyd about a fourteen year old girl who discovers the lift in her block of flats has been turned into a time machine, and goes back to the 19th century where she meets a girl having trouble with her family. Time At The Top was directed by Jim Kaufman in 1999.
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TIME BOMB

Time Bomb is an action drama starring Morgan Fairchild, Billy Dee Williams, Merlin Olsen and Joseph Bottoms in a story about a team tracking a gang of terrorists intent on hijacking an armoured vehicle carrying weapons-grade plutonium. Time Bomb was directed by Paul Krasny in 1984.
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TIME LOCK

Time Lock is a drama starring Robert Beatty, Lee Patterson, Betty McDowall and Vincent Winter in a story about experts racing against time to try and rescue a young boy accidentally locked in a bank vault which has been closed for the weekend. Time Lock was directed by Gerald Thomas in 1957.
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TIME OUT

Time Out (L'Emploi du temps) is a drama starring Aurelien Recoing, Karin Viard, Serge Livrozet and Jean-Pierre Mangeot in a story about a businessman who, having been sacked from his job, devises an elaborate scam to disguise his sacking from his family and friends. Time Out was directed by Laurent Cantet in 2001.
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TIMECOP

Timecop is a sci-fi adventure starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mia Sara, Ron Silver and Bruce McGill in a story about a police force in the year 2004 policing the use of time travel equipment and an officer sent back to 1994 to foil the plans of a corrupt politician and perhaps prevent the murder of his wife which occurred in the same year. Timecop was directed by Peter Hyams in 1994.
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TINA: WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT

Tina: What's Love Got to Do with it is a biographical drama starring Angela Bassett, Larry Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Jenifer Lewis and Phyllis Yvonne Stickney in the story of Anna Mae Bullock (Tina Turner). Tina: What's Love Got to Do with it was directed by Brian Gibson in 1993.
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TITANIC

Titanic is a drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Gloria Stuart in a story about a penniless artist falling for a socialite while on the Titanic's maiden voyage. Titanic was directed by James Cameron in 1997.
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TJ HOOKER

TJ Hooker is a crime drama pilot movie for the television series of the same name starring William Shatner, Richard Lawson, Adrian Zmed and Brian Patrick Clarke in a story about an American policeman struggling to train his force's new recruits. TJ Hooker was directed by Cliff Bole in 1982.
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE

To Be Or Not To Be is a satire starring Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft in a story about two actors who accidentally become involved with the Polish resistance during the Nazi occupation of Poland during the Second World War.
To Be Or Not To Be was directed by Alan Johnson in 1983.
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TO CATCH A KILLER

To Catch A Killer is a crime thriller starring Brian Dennehy, Michael Riley, Meg Foster and Margot Kidder in a story about an American detective trying to prove the case against a supposedly upright citizen suspected of the murder of more than thirty young men in the Chicago area. To Catch A Killer was directed by Eric Till in 1992.
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TO CATCH A YETI

To Catch A Yeti is a comedy adventure starring Meat Loaf, Chantellese Kent and Jim Gordon in a story about a cuddly abominable snowman. To Catch A Yeti was directed by Bob Keen in 1993.
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TO DANCE WITH THE WHITE DOG

To Dance With The White Dog is a drama starring Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy in a story about a man who, following his wife's death, takes in a stray dog which only he can see. To Dance With The White Dog was directed by Glenn Jordan in 1993.
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TO END ALL WARS

To End All Wars is a Second World War drama starring Robert Carlyle, Kiefer Sutherland, Ciaran McMenamin and Mark Strong in a story based on the book by Ernest Gordon about real events by a group of four Allied prisoners of war held by the Japanese and being forced to build a railway through the Burmese jungle. To End All Wars was directed by David L Cunningham in 2001.
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TO GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE WE GO

To Grandmother's House We Go is a comedy adventure starring Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in a story about twin girls kidnapped by inept thieves on their way to their grandmother's house. To Grandmother's House We Go was directed by Jeff Franklin in 1992.
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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT

To Have And Have Not is a drama starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Brennan and Lauren Bacall in a story about a man and his partner who run a boat on the island of Martinique during the Second World War and who are forced by a lack of business to get involved and transport a fugitive on the run from the Nazis.
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TO LIVE AGAIN

To Live Again is a drama starring Bonnie Bedelia, Annabeth Gish, Frances Sternhagen, Dennis Letts and Brady Coleman in a story based on a true story about a girl kept locked in her bedroom for sixteen years by her disturbed mother until being rescued by a social worker. To Live Again was directed by Steven Schachter in 1998.
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TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA

To Live And Die In LA is a crime thriller starring William L Petersen, Willem Dafoe and John Pankow in a story about a secret service agent hunting down the men responsible for his partner's death. To Live And Die In LA was directed by William Friedkin in 1985.
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TO LOVE, HONOUR AND BETRAY

To Love, Honour and Betray is a drama starring James Brolin and Crystal Bernard in a tale based upon a true story about a young woman who becomes convinced that her father is responsible for her mother's murder. To Love, Honour and Betray was directed by Peter Levin in 1999.
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TO SIR, WITH LOVE

To Sir, With Love is a drama starring Sidney Poitier, Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall, Lulu, Faith Brook and Geoffrey Bayldon in a story based upon the novel by E R Braithwaite about an idealistic engineer taking a job as a teacher at a tough East London school. To Sir, With Love was directed by James Clavell in 1967. To Sir, With Love is a very obviously British remake of the 1955 American classic The Blackboard Jungle which had also featured Sidney Poitier, though in a role as one of the delinquent students.
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TO TRAP A SPY

To Trap A Spy is a Man-From-UNCLE spy adventure starring Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Luciana Paluzzi, Patricia Crowley, Fritz Weaver and Will Kuluva in a story about a pair of international secret-agents trying to thwart a dastardly assassination plot by an evil supremo. To Trap A Spy was directed by Don Medford in 1966.
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TO WALK WITH LIONS

To Walk With Lions is a biographical drama starring Richard Harris, John Michie, Ian Bannen, Kerry Fox and Honor Blackman in a sequel to the story 'Born Free' about George Adamson, estarnged from his wife, preparing captive lions for release into the wild. To Walk With Lions was directed by Carl Schultz in 1999.
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TOBRUK

Tobruk is a Second World War adventure starring Rock Hudson, Georhe Peppard, Nigel Green, Guy Stockwell and Jack Watson in a story about allied soldiers sent behind enemy lines in North Africa to blow up the enemy fuel lines. Tobruk was directed by Arthur Hillier in 1967.
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TOKYO RAIDERS

Tokyo Raiders is a martial-arts action drama starring Tony Leung, Ekin Cheng, Kelly Chen and Cecilia Cheung in a story about a woman travelling to Tokyo to track down the boyfriend who left her at the altar. Tokyo Raiders was directed by Jingle Ma in 2000.
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TOM JONES

Tom Jones is a period comedy starring Albert Finney and Susannah York in a story about the illegitimate son of a maid brought up in a wealthy family, and discovers he has a winning way with women. Tom Jones was directed by Tony Richardson in 1963.
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TOM THUMB

Tom Thumb is a musical fantasy based on the fairy tale and starring Russ Tamblyn, Terry-Thomas, and Peter Sellers in a story about the miniature
Tom Thumb who brings great joy to a woodcutter and his wife, but two wicked men are determined to take him away and use him in their evil plans. Tom Thumb was directed by George Pal in 1958.
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TOM, DICK AND HARRY

Tom, Dick and Harry is a comedy starring Ginger Rodgers in the story of a telephone operator who wants to marry a millionaire. Tom, Dick and Harry was directed by Garson Kanin in 1941.
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TOMMY

Tommy is a rock opera starring Roger Daltrey, Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret, Elton John and Eric Clapton in a story about a boy who is rendered deaf and dumb by the sudden reappearance and subsequent murder of his father, but then discovers pinball. Tommy was directed by Ken Russell in 1975.
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TOMORROW NEVER DIES

Tomorrow Never Dies is a James Bond spy adventure starring Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Teri Hatcher, Judi Dench and Desmond Llewelyn in a story about the British spy attempting to thwart the plans of a mad multimedia mogul who is trying to start a war between Britain and China. Tomorrow Never Dies was directed by Roger Spottiswoode in 1997.
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TOO HOT TO HANDLE

Too Hot to Handle is a comedy starring Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin in a story about a playboy who falls for the singer girlfriend of a mobster shortly before he is due to marry another woman. Too Hot to Handle was directed by Jerry Rees in 1991.
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TOO LATE THE HERO

Too Late The Hero is a Second World War drama starring Michael Caine, Cliff Robertson, Ian Bannen and Harry Andrews in a story about a motley group of British sailors being led on a daring raid in the Pacific by an American Naval officer. Too Late The Hero was directed by Robert Aldrich in 1970.
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TORA! TORA TORA!

Tora! Tora! Tora! is a Second World War drama starring Martin Balsam, Soh Yamamura, Jason Robards Jr and Joseph Cotten in a portrayal of the events leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941. Tora! Tora! Tora! was directed by Richard Fleischer, Toshio Masuda and Kinji Fukasaku in 1970.
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TORCH SONG

Torch Song is a drama starring Raquel Welch in a story about a fading movie star who forms a close friendship with a fireman during her treatment for alcoholism. Torch Song was directed by Michael Miller in 1993.
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TORNADO!

Tornado! Is an action adventure starring Bruce Campbell, Shannon Sturges, Ernie Hudson, L Q Jones, Bo Eason and Charles Homet in a story about a scientist and a storm chaser combining forces to research tornado prediction while an accountant is sent along to evaluate the research project. Tornado! Was directed by Noel Nosseck in 1996.
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TORPEDO RUN

Torpedo Run is a war drama starring Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Dian Brewster and Dean Jones in a story about an American submarine commander obsessed with destroying a Japanese aircraft carrier so as to avenge the death of his wife and child. Torpedo Run was directed by Joseph Pevney in 1958.
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TORTILLA FLAT

Tortilla Flat is a drama based on the novel by John Steinbeck. It stars Spencer Tracy in a tale about two Mexican peasants given accommodation in the Californian fishing community of Tortilla Flat.
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TOTAL RECALL

Total Recall is a Sci-fi thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone and Ronny Cox in a story about a futuristic construction worker who suffers nightmares suggesting he may not be the person he thinks he is, and who sets out to discover who he really is. Total Recall was directed by Paul Verhoeven in 1990.
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TOTAL STRANGER

Total Stranger (also known as Stranger in my House) is a thriller starring Lindsay Crouse, Zoe McLellan, Dan Lauria and Jay Thomas in a story about a recently divorced woman who takes in a lodger who turns out to have a sinister side. Total Stranger was directed by Joe Cacaci in 1999.
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TOWER OF TERROR

Tower Of Terror is a Disney fantasy starring Steve Guttenberg, Nia Peeples, Michael McShane and Amzie Strickland in a story about a newspaper reporter investigating the alleged haunting of th mysterious Hollywood Tower Hotel. Tower Of Terror was directed by DJ MacHale in 1997.
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TOWN ON TRIAL

Town On Trial is a murder mystery starring John Mills, Charles Coburn, Barbara Bates, Derek Farr and Alec McCowen in a story about a Scotland Yard detective sent to a quiet English town to investigate the murder of a local girl. Town On Trial was directed by John Guillermin in 1956.
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TOY SOLDIERS

Toy Soldiers is an action adventure starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan and Louis Gossett Jr in a story about a gang of terrorists who meet their match when they overrun an exclusive prep school for delinquent rich kids.
Toy Soldiers was directed by Daniel Petrie Jr in 1991.
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TOYS

Toys is a comedy fantasy starring Robin Williams, Michael Gambon, Joan Cusack and Robin Wright in a story about a dying tog magnate who leaves his manufacturing business to his army general brother, who subsequently tries to develop a range of war toys. Toys was directed by Barry Levinson in 1992.
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TRACES OF RED

Traces of Red is an erotic thriller starring James Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Goldwyn and William Russ in a story about a policeman investigating the murders of women all linked to him in some way. Traces of Red was directed by Andy Wolk in 1992.
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TRADING PLACES

Trading Places is a comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis. It is the story of two millionaire brothers who decide, as an experiment, to frame their pompous stock-broker nephew and install a down-and-out in his place. Trading Places was directed by John Landis in 1983.
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TRAFFIC

Traffic is a crime drama starring Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro and Catherine Zeta-Jones in a story about the international drugs trade. Traffic was directed by Steven Soderbergh in 2000.
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TRAIL OF TEARS

Trail Of Tears is a drama starring Pam Dawber, Katey Segal, William Russ and Jeffrey Nordling in a story about two women who teem up to rescue their children who have been kidnapped by the women's ex-husbands. Trail Of Tears was directed by Donald Wrye in 1995.
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TRAINSPOTTING

Trainspotting is a drama starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremmer, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd and Robert Carlyle in a story about an Edinburgh heroin addict trying to change his life, despite pressure from the drug community around him.
Trainspotting was directed by Danny Boyle in 1995.
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TRAPPED IN SPACE

Trapped In Space is a Sci-Fi drama starring Jack Wagner, Jack Coleman, Craig Wasson and Sigrid Thornton in a story based upon the story by Arthur C Clarke about a cargo ship en route to Venus being struck by an asteroid and the captain abandoning the ship, leaving the remaining crew with only enough oxygen for three of them to reach their destination and safety. Trapped In Space was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman in 1994.
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TREAD SOFTLY STRANGER

Tread Softly Stranger is a crime drama starring Diana Dors and George Baker. It is the story of two brothers in love with the same woman who decide to rob a steel mill. Tread Softly Stranger was directed by Gordon Parry.
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TREES LOUNGE

Trees Lounge is a comedy starring Steve Buscemi, Carol Kane and Mark Boone Junior in a story about an alcoholic offered a job driving an ice cream van, and the subsequent friendship he forms with the niece of a former girl friend. Trees Lounge was directed by Steve Buscemi in 1996.
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TREMORS

Tremors is a Sci-fi thriller starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross and Reba McEntire in a story about a small American desert village being terrorised by giant, man-eating worm-like subterranean creatures. Tremors was directed by Ron Underwood in 1990.
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TRICKS

Tricks is a drama starring Mimi Rogers and Tyne Daly in a story about a single mother working as a prostitute in Las Vegas to pay her way through college.
Tricks was directed by Kenneth Fink in 1997.
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TRIPLE CROSS

Triple Cross is a biographical Second World War drama starring Christopher Plummer, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Gert Frobe, Yul Brynner and Claudine Auger in a story about a British safe-cracker who offers his services as a spy to the German forces while a prisoner on the Channel Islands. Triple Cross was directed by Terence Young in 1966.
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TROJAN EDDIE

Trojan Eddie is a drama starring Richard Harris, Stephen Rea and Brendan Gleeson in a story about a skilled hawker who is called upon to set things right when his boss' nephew runs off with his bride and dowry on his wedding day.
Trojan Eddie was directed by Gillies MacKinnon in 1996.
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TROUBLE IN PARADISE

Trouble in Paradise is a comedy starring Raquel Welch and Jack Thompson in a story about a widow marooned on a desert island finding it hard to cope with an uncouth hermit of a seaman also living on the island. Trouble in Paradise was directed by Robert Sherman.
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TROUBLE IN THE GLEN

Trouble In The Glen is a comedy starring Margaret Lockwood, Orson Welles and Forrest Tucker in a story about a former USAAF pilot returning to a Scottish Glen after the Second World War to find trouble from the local Laird. Trouble In The Glen was directed by Herbert Wilcox in 1953.
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TROUBLE SHOOTERS: TRAPPED BENEATH THE EARTH

Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath The Earth is a disaster film starring Kris Kristofferson, David Newsom, Leigh McCloskey and Frank McRae in a story about a rescue team trying to rescue people trapped after an earthquake destroys a block of flats. Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath The Earth was directed by Bradford May in 1993.
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TRUCKS

Trucks is a sci-fi horror starring Timothy Busfield, Brenda Bakke and Aidan Devine in a story about driverless trucks attacking a small desert town. Trucks was directed by Chris Thomson in 1997.
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TRUE CRIME

True Crime is a thriller starring Clint Eastwood, Isaiah Washington, Denis Leary and Lisa Gay in a story about a reporter whose interview with a condemned murderer leads him to suspect a miscarriage of justice. True Crime was directed by Clint Eastwood in 1999.
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TRUE GRIT

True Grit is a western starring John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Kim Darby, Robert Duvall, Jeremy Slate and Jeff Corey in a story about a one-eyed drunken marshal helping a 14-year old girl track down her father's murderer. True Grit was directed by Henry Hathaway in 1969.
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TRUE IDENTITY

True Identity is a comedy starring Lenny Henry trying to escape the mob.
True Identity was directed by Charles Lane.
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TRUE LIES

True Lies is an action comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis in the story of a secret agent who poses a dull computer salesman and what happens when he suspects his wife of having an affair. True Lies was directed by James Cameron in 1994.
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TRUMPH OVER DISASTER: THE HURRICANE ANDREW STORY

Trumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story is a disaster movie starring Ted Wass, Brynn Thayer, John Getz, Arnetia Walker and Brian McNamara in a story about the events when hurricane Andrew hit Florida in August 1992. Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story was directed by Marvin J Chomsky in 1993.
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TRUST

Trust is a drama starring Adrienne Shelly and Martin Donovan in a story about a teenager who leaves school after becoming pregnant, and is rejected by her parents. Trust was directed by Hal Hartley in 1990.
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TUCKER: THE MAN AND HIS DREAMS

Tucker: The Man And His Dreams is a biographical drama starring Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen and Martin Landau in a story about a creative genius and his desire to produce a new automobile for 1940's America. Tucker: The Man And His Dreams was directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1988.
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TUDAWALI

Tudawali is a biopic drama about the first Aboriginal film star. It stars Ernie Dingo and Peter Fisher. Tudawali was directed in 1987 by Steve Jodrell.
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TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

Tuesdays With Morrie is a drama starring Jack Lemmon and Hank Azaria based on a true story about a workaholic sports journalist who looks up his former college professor when he learns that he is dying. Tuesdays With Morrie was directed by Mick Jackson in 1999.
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TURBULENCE

Turbulence is a thriller starring Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly, Brendan Gleeson, Hector Elizondo and Rachel Ticotin in a story about an air stewardess who must outwit a smooth-talking serial killer and land a plane after a shootout on the plane leaves the pilot and rest of the crew dead. Turbulence was directed by Robert Butler in 1997.
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TURNER AND HOOCH

Turner And Hooch is a comedy starring Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham and Craig T Nelson in a story about a small-town American detective who finds his life thrown into chaos when he is teamed up with a flea-ridden dog.
Turner And Hooch was directed by Roger Spottiswoode in 1989.
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TWELFTH NIGHT

Twelfth Night is a comedy starring Helena Bonham Carter, Imogen Stubbs, Nigel Hawthorne, Richard E Grant and Ben Kingsley in a film version of Shakespeare's story about twins shipwrecked on different parts of the same coast, each believing the other to be dead. Twelfth Night was directed by Trevor Nunn in 1996.
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TWIN DRAGONS

Twin Dragons is a martial-arts comedy adventure starring Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Teddy Robin Kwan, Anthony Chan, Nina Li Chi and Philip Chan in a story about twin separated at birth who end up as a Hong Kong gangster and a New York concert pianist. Twin Dragons was directed by Ringo Lam and Hark Tsui in 1992.
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TWINS

Twins is a comedy staring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston and Chloe Webb in a story about two opposite, genetic experiment twin brothers separated at birth who meet up as adults and set out to find their mother who believes her sons to be dead. Twins was directed by Ivan Reitman in 1988.
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TWINS OF EVIL

Twins of Evil is a horror film starring Peter Cushing, Madeleine Collinson and Mary Collinson in the story of twins staying with their witch-hunting uncle in the shadow of a vampire's castle. Twins of Evil was directed by John Hough in 1971.
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TWISTED DESIRE

Twisted Desire is a drama starring Melissa Joan Hart, Daniel Baldwin and Isabella Hoffman in a story about a scheming teenager who seduces a former convict into murdering her domineering parents. Twisted Desire was directed by Craig R Baxley in 1996.
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TWO GIRLS AND A GUY

Two Girls And A Guy is a comedy starring Robert Downey Jr, Heather Graham and Natasha Gregson in a story about a two-timing man confronted by his two girl friends. Two Girls And A Guy was directed by James Toback in 1997.
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TWO MUCH TROUBLE

Two Much Trouble is a comedy starring Beverly D'Angelo in a story about a former convict taking on a job as a nanny to twins. Two Much Trouble was directed by Michael James McDonald in 1995.
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