Released Date:
1971-10-09
Languages:
English, French
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
104 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
7.8 (74326 Reviews)
Director:
William FriedkinErnest Tidyman (screenplay)
Robin Moore (based on the book by)
William Friedkin's gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France. An interesting contrast is established between 'Popeye' Doyle, a short-tempered alcoholic bigot who is nevertheless a hard-working and dedicated police officer, and his nemesis Alain Charnier, a suave and urbane gentleman who is nevertheless a criminal and one of the largest drug suppliers of pure heroin to North America. During the surveillance and eventual bust, Friedkin provides one of the most gripping and memorable car chase sequences ever filmed.
Released Date:
1979-07-11
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
91 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
6.3 (2513 Reviews)
Director:
Larry CohenLarry Cohen (original screenplay)
The storyline of this movie involves a series of motiveless murders committed by various New York residents: a sniper shoots people from a water tower; a father murders his entire family; and a cop opens fire during a St. Patrick's Day parade. The only consistent pattern to the crimes involves the perpetrators calm admissions of guilt, explaining, "God told me to." While investigating the murders, catholic police detective Peter Nicholas is increasingly troubled by evidence of a Christ-like figure named Bernard Phillips who appeared to each of the killers and can't seem to shake the feeling that his own fate is somewhat linked to this mysterious being. As he comes closer to the truth, his worst fears are confirmed.
Released Date:
1978-10-06
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
116 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
5.8 (537 Reviews)
Director:
Robert MulliganGenres:
DramaRichard Price (based on the novel by)
Walter Newman (screenplay)
A young man is torn between following in his brothers' footsteps or striking out on his own.
Released Date:
1991-11-15
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
129 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
7.4 (1781 Reviews)
Director:
John SaylesCity of Hope is a portrait of a typical middle-sized American city of the present day. The crux of the story is an old apartment block which stands in the way of a major commercial development. Joe Rinaldi is the building contractor who owns the buildings, and is being pressured to torch them to permit the development to occur. His estranged son, Nick, soon becomes a pawn in the power politics of the city. Corrupt Mayor Baci and policeman O'Brien are determined to push the development, while idealistic city councilman Wynn soon finds himself torn between what he knows is right and what his black constituents want.
Released Date:
1999-05-15
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA, Canada
Runtime:
99 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
6.6 (807 Reviews)
Director:
Charles WinklerWilliam Nack (article)
Larry Golin (story)
Larry Golin (teleplay)
Charles Winkler (teleplay)
Dick Beebe (teleplay)
Jon Favreau stars in this bio-pic about the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing, Rocky Marciano.
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