Ted Levine
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Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in Harlem. He does so by buying heroin directly from a source in South East Asia, and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his...
3) Moby Dick
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The Nantucket whaling ship, the Pequod, spirals the globe in search of Moby Dick, the mythical white whale of the Southern Oceans. Driven by the obsessive revenge of Captain Ahab, the crew and the outcast Ishmael find themselves caught up in a demonic pursuit which leads inexorably to an apocalyptic climax.
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On the turbocharged streets of Los Angeles, every night is a championship race. With nitro-boosted fury, Dominic Toretto rules the road, turning all his challengers into dust. He and his rival, Johnny Tran, are the best. But now there's a new rage on the road. They know he's tough, but what they don't know is that he's a speed demon detective with enough drive and determination to come out the winner.
5) Heat
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Vincent Hanna is a brilliant L.A. cop. following the trail from a deadly armed robbery to a crew headed by master thief Neil McCauley. The trouble is, McCauley's expertise is at least equal to Hanna's.
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One of Shakespeare’s most beloved creations, this frolicking tale of lovesick young aristocrats, energetic but inept rustics, and mischievous woodland spirits is a staple of stage and screen. In the past, filmed adaptions have emphasized the play’s traditional, Elizabethan qualities. This production however is a fresh and stylish reinvention that takes an entirely different approach. The story takes place in present day Hollywood - a place where...
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When FBI agent Clarice Starling is assigned a case involving a monstrous serial killer, she seeks counsel from an imprisoned cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, whose fascination with the young woman is as great as his hunger for murder. As their relationship develops, Starling must confront her own demons, and an evil so powerful that she may not have the courage or strength to stop it.
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American outlaws: When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. In the course of their vendetta, they will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.
Young guns...
10) Banshee Chapter
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Journalist Anne Roland explores the disturbing links behind her friend's sudden disappearance, an ominous government research chemical, and a disturbing radio broadcast of unknown origin.
12) Mad City
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A network television journalist is banished to a backwater station for b ad behavior on the job. He meets a security guard who got laid off and the two form a bond of mutual need which changes the course of their lives forever.
14) Georgia
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The story of two sisters - one talented, the other passionate - and the rivalry that binds them together. Sadie is a rebel who aspires to rock stardom while her sister, Georgia, is a gifted and already successful musician. Sadie - unwilling to give up her dreams - struggles to make a name for herself in the shadow of her talented sister. A powerful story of ambition and rock 'n' roll dreams!
15) Jimmy
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Based on the bestselling novel by Robert Whitlow, Jimmy is an intense but heartfelt family drama about a mentally challenged teenager who sees beings no one else can. Jimmy doesn't always understand what he sees and hears, but he remembers it all with uncanny accuracy, which is why his lawyer father asks him to testify in a crucial trial. Jimmy's testimony has far-reaching consequences for himself, the people he loves, and their community. You will...
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Moby Dick volume 1
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Based on the cherished novel by Herman Melville - the definitive epic of New England seafaring life. Captain Ahab is pitted against a legendary white whale that is also his age-old nemesis. His avenging hunt brings a cataclysmic end to himself and his crew.
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Moby Dick volume 2
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Based on the cherished novel by Herman Melville - the definitive epic of New England seafaring life. Captain Ahab is pitted against a legendary white whale that is also his age-old nemesis. His avenging hunt brings a cataclysmic end to himself and his crew.
18) Swing State
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Set in Seattle, SWING STATE is a political comedy centered on a struggling rock & roll DJ who creates a fictitious conservative persona. He's offered a big check to keep his charade alive, and his creation will change politics forever!