8 Movies Starring Bob Newhart

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

Basic Info:

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

106 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

(1290 Reviews)

Director:

Eric Till

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Ira Wallach

Peter Ustinov

Fullplot:

A Cockney con-artist just out of prison replaces an insurance company's computer programmer and sends claim checks to himself in various guises at addresses all over Europe. Meanwhile, he falls in love with inept secretary and frustrated flutist, Maggie Smith.

The Rescuers

The Rescuers

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1977-06-22

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

78 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (38083 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Margery Sharp (suggested by "The Rescuers" and "Miss Bianca" by)

Larry Clemmons (story)

Ken Anderson (story)

Frank Thomas (story)

Vance Gerry (story)

David Michener (story)

Ted Berman (story)

Fred Lucky (story)

Burny Mattinson (story)

Dick Sebast (story)

Fullplot:

When a bottle containing a plea for help from a little girl named Penny makes its way to the Rescue Aid Society, a mouse organization in the basement of the United Nations building dedicated to the rescue and well-being of anyone in need, it is up to the brave mouse Miss Bianca and her chosen partner, the shy janitor Bernard, to rescue the girl. Searching for clues at Penny's home at Morningside Orphanage in New York City, the two mice discover that the girl has been kidnapped by the evil pawn shop owner Madame Medusa and her companion Mr. Snoops. On the back of Orville the albatross, Miss Bianca and Bernard travel to the terrifyingly gloomy Devil's Bayou where they learn the shocking truth: the innocent young girl is being forced down into a dangerous, dark underground pirate's cave where she must find the Devil's Eye, the world's largest diamond and Madame Medusa's greatest obsession. Before returning safely home, Miss Bianca, Bernard, and Penny will have to combat Madame Medusa's two ferocious pet alligators Brutus and Nero with the help of Ellie Mae and Evinrude the dragonfly, as well as survive the raging tides inside the horrible pirate's cave.

Little Miss Marker

Little Miss Marker

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1980-03-21

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (968 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Damon Runyon (story)

Walter Bernstein

Fullplot:

Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in 1930's. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life will change a great deal with her arrival and his sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.

The Rescuers Down Under

The Rescuers Down Under

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1990-11-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

77 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (24223 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Jim Cox (animation screenplay)

Karey Kirkpatrick (animation screenplay)

Byron Simpson (animation screenplay)

Joe Ranft (animation screenplay)

Joe Ranft (story)

Margery Sharp (characters)

Fullplot:

Cody, a boy from Mugwomp Flats responds to a distress call about a trapped giant Golden Eagle called Marahute. Freeing her, he gains a close friendship with the bird. However, Cody is soon abducted by the murderous poacher, Percival McLeach, who is after that bird which is of a highly endangered species and therefore an extremely profitable quarry. In a panic, a mouse Cody freed from one of McLeach's traps sends a desperate call for help to the Rescue Aid Society in New York City who assigns their top agents, Miss Bianca and Bernard, to the task. With transportation provided by the goofy albatross, Wilbur, the agents arrive in Australia and link up with the RAS' local field operative, Jake the Kangaroo Rat. Together, the trio must race against time to find Cody, stop McLeach, and save Marahute.

Elf

Elf

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-11-07

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Germany

Runtime:

97 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (132417 Reviews)

Director:

Jon Favreau

Fullplot:

Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs. Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-12-05

Languages:

English, French, Latin, Mongolian, Portuguese

Countries:

USA, Germany

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (12630 Reviews)

Director:

Peter Winther

Fullplot:

Flynn, an over 30 "professional student," is banned from more classes, since he already has 22 degrees. Unexpectedly hired by a mysterious library, he's soon pursuing a stolen artifact from the library, a pursuit taking him to far-off lands.

The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-12-03

Languages:

English, French, Arabic

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

TV-PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (8882 Reviews)

Director:

Jonathan Frakes

Cast:

Writer:

Marco Schnabel

David N. Titcher (characters)

Fullplot:

After retrieving the Crystal Skull in Utah, Flynn Carsen receives a map in the mail with the secret location of King Solomon's Mines. When the scroll is stolen, Judson explains the power of the Key of Solomon's book and assigns Flynn to retrieve the map. The map is useless without the legend piece to decipher it, which is located in Volubilis near the Roman ruins in Morocco. Flynn heads to Casablanca to the ruins where he is chased by a group of mercenaries leaded by General Samir. They too want to find the location of King Solomon's mines. Flynn teams-up with Professor Emily Davenport working in the dig and they escape from General Samir and his men. While traveling to Gedi, they save the local Jomo from death and the trio faces a dangerous journey through the wild Africa.

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-12-07

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

90 min

Rated:

TV-PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (8212 Reviews)

Director:

Jonathan Frakes

Cast:

Writer:

Marco Schnabel

David N. Titcher (based on characters created by)

Fullplot:

After retrieving the philosopher's stone at an auction but losing his girlfriend, The Librarian Flynn Carsen has a breakdown. Charlene and Judson ask him to spend some time on vacation. Flynn travels to New Orleans and he has a crush on a French singer (Simone Renoir). However he discloses that she is the guardian of a key to access the Judas Chalice that is capable to resurrect vampires. Meanwhile the former Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Kubichek is seeking the chalice to revive Vlad the vampire with the support of Professor Lazlo. Also to raise an army of undead to bring Russia back to the top of the world. When Simone reveals that she is a vampire, Flynn question whether she is not using him to reach the chalice and increase her power.

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