5 Movies Starring Raymond J. Barry

Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1990-01-05

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

145 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (71370 Reviews)

Director:

Oliver Stone

Cast:

Writer:

Ron Kovic (book)

Oliver Stone (screenplay)

Ron Kovic (screenplay)

Fullplot:

The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

Dead Man Walking

Dead Man Walking

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1996-02-02

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

122 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (69578 Reviews)

Director:

Tim Robbins

Genres:

CrimeDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Helen Prejean (book)

Tim Robbins

Fullplot:

A convicted murderer on Death Row and the nun who befriends him. Through the portrayal of finely drawn characters and their interactions as the days, hours, and minutes tick down to the condemned man's execution, powerful emotions are unleashed. While Matthew Poncelet and Sister Prejean desperately try to gain a stay of execution from the governor or the courts, scenes are intercut from the brutal crime, gradually revealing the truth about the events that transpired. In addition to her temporal help, the nun also tries to reach out spiritually and assist as a guide to salvation.

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-07-18

Languages:

English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish

Countries:

UK, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Russia, Hungary, Germany

Runtime:

127 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (926 Reviews)

Director:

Peter Greenaway

Fullplot:

The first of three parts, we follow Tulse Luper in three distinct episodes: as a child during the first World War, as an explorer in Mormon Utah, and as a writer in Belgium during the rise of fascism. Packed with stylistic flourishes, it's a dense, comic study of 20th century history, revolving around the contents of one man's suitcases.

Interview with the Assassin

Interview with the Assassin

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-05-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

88 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (1625 Reviews)

Director:

Neil Burger

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

Out of work TV cameraman Ron Kobelski is approached by his formerly reclusive neighbor Walter Ohlinger. Ohlinger claims that he was the mysterious "second gunman" that shot and killed President Kennedy. Ohlinger has kept quiet all these years, but has decided to tell his story now that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Kobelski is skeptical of his neighbor's story, after his investigations provide ambiguous answers. His attitude changes, however, after he receives threatening messages on his answering machine, and spots shadowy figures in his backyard. Is Ohlinger telling the truth? Or is there a bigger conspiracy at work?

The Hammer

The Hammer

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-10-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

108 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (1311 Reviews)

Director:

Oren Kaplan

Fullplot:

THE HAMMER is a sports drama depicting the struggles and successes Matt Hamill faced on the way to becoming a champion. Raised among those with the ability to hear, Matt later finds himself no less an outsider amidst the Deaf Community. Through sheer determination, he uses his perceived disability as an asset, and becomes both the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Championship and an inspirational force to the hearing and deaf alike.

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