Cast: Dan Hedaya

Direction Steven Zaillian

Cast John Travolta · Robert Duvall · Tony Shalhoub · William H. Macy

Synopsis A Civil Action (1998) follows Jan Schlichtmann, a relentless attorney, who is approached by a coalition of families. Upon delving into what appears to be a low-stakes case, he uncovers a significant environmental crisis with far-reaching implications. A tannery is...

Direction James Foley

Cast Aidan Quinn · Daryl Hannah · Kenneth McMillan · Cliff De Young

Direction Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Cast Sigourney Weaver · Winona Ryder · Ron Perlman · Dan Hedaya

Synopsis Alien Resurrection (1997) unfolds over two centuries after the events of the third installment, as a corporation successfully revives Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) through cloning, extracting the Queen Alien from her in the process. However, Ripley's genetic material intertwines with the...

Direction Danny Boyle

Cast Ewan McGregor · Cameron Diaz · Holly Hunter · Delroy Lindo

Synopsis A Life Less Ordinary (1997) follows the story of Robert, a janitor at a large corporation, who yearns for a life beyond the mundane. Meanwhile, Celine, the privileged daughter of Robert's boss, Neville, finds herself equally unfulfilled despite her comfortable...

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Mel Gibson · René Russo · Gary Sinise · Delroy Lindo

Synopsis Ransom (1996) follows Tom Mullen, a self-made millionaire who has mastered the art of navigating the business world. His life takes a dramatic turn when his son is abducted. Initially willing to pay the ransom, Mullen involves the FBI, who...

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Al Pacino · Greta Gerwig · Dianne Wiest · Kyra Sedgwick

Synopsis The Humbling (2014) unfolds in the serene backdrop of a farm in upstate New York, focusing on the intricate and multifaceted bond between a seasoned, despairing actor and a younger woman. This narrative, adapted from Philip Roth's novel, delves into...

Direction John Fortenberry

Cast Will Ferrell · Chris Kattan · Dan Hedaya · Molly Shannon

Direction Jerry Schatzberg

Cast Alan Alda · Barbara Harris · Meryl Streep · Melvyn Douglas

Synopsis The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) follows the story of esteemed liberal Senator Joe Tynan, who is tasked with spearheading the opposition to a Supreme Court nomination. This responsibility forces him to navigate the murky waters of political alliances, potentially...

Direction Hugh Wilson

Cast Goldie Hawn · Bette Midler · Diane Keaton · Sarah Jessica Parker

Synopsis The First Wives Club (1996) follows the journey of three former college friends—Elise, Brenda, and Annie—who reconnect after the passing of a mutual acquaintance. As they reunite, they realize they have all been recently left by their husbands for younger...

Direction Peter Hyams

Cast Gregory Hines · Billy Crystal · Steven Bauer · Joe Pantoliano

Synopsis Running Scared (1986) follows the story of Danny (Billy Crystal) and Ray (Gregory Hines), two seasoned and street-smart police officers navigating the bustling streets of Chicago. After a harrowing case nearly claims their lives, their captain insists they take a...

Direction Mark L. Lester

Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger · Rae Dawn Chong · Dan Hedaya · James Olson

Synopsis Commando (1985) follows the thrilling journey of a former top-tier special forces operative who finds himself thrust back into action. When a ruthless gang from South America abducts his daughter, they demand his involvement in a high-stakes plot to overthrow...

Direction Jeremiah Kipp

Cast August Maturo · Mike C. Manning · Bianca D'Ambrosio · Chiara D'Ambrosio

Synopsis Slapface (2021) follows the journey of a young boy who, in the wake of his mother's passing, forms a perilous bond with a monstrous entity. As he grapples with his grief, the boy's connection with this creature takes a dark...

Direction Austin Stark

Cast Julia Stiles · Janeane Garofalo · Kelsey Grammer · Colman Domingo

Synopsis The God Committee (2021) follows a group of medical professionals tasked with making an agonizing choice. Within a single hour, they must determine which of three critically ill patients will receive a life-saving heart transplant. The intense deliberation and moral...

Direction Anthony Minghella

Cast Matt Dillon · Annabella Sciorra · William Hurt · Mary-Louise Parker

Synopsis Mr. Wonderful (1993) follows the story of Gus, an electrician who seizes an opportunity to turn his childhood dream into reality by purchasing an old bowling alley with his friends. However, his plans are thwarted when the bank denies his...

Direction Amy Heckerling

Cast Alicia Silverstone · Stacey Dash · Brittany Murphy · Paul Rudd

Synopsis Clueless (1995) is a comedic take on Jane Austen's classic novel "Emma," focusing on Cher, a fashionable and influential high school student. Cher's days are filled with orchestrating romantic connections for her peers, offering style advice, giving a new student...

Direction Rob Cohen

Cast Sylvester Stallone · Amy Brenneman · Viggo Mortensen · Claire Bloom

Synopsis Daylight (1996) follows the harrowing tale of a catastrophic event that seals off New York's Hudson Tunnel from both ends due to a devastating explosion. The only hope for the trapped survivors lies with Kit Latura, a former Emergency Medical...

Direction John Singleton

Cast Samuel L. Jackson · Vanessa Williams · Jeffrey Wright · Christian Bale

Synopsis Shaft (2000) follows the journey of a tenacious New York City police detective, John Shaft, who is the nephew of the iconic 1970s detective. Driven by a strong sense of justice, Shaft embarks on a personal quest to ensure that...

Direction W.D. Richter

Cast Peter Weller · John Lithgow · Ellen Barkin · Jeff Goldblum

Synopsis The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) follows the extraordinary exploits of Buckaroo Banzai, a multifaceted genius who is a neurosurgeon, rock star, comic book hero, and crimefighter. After unveiling his groundbreaking invention, an experimental fusion overdrive...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Danny DeVito · Joe Piscopo · Harvey Keitel · Ray Sharkey

Synopsis Wise Guys (1986) follows the escapades of two low-level criminals who serve as bumbling henchmen to a merciless mob boss. Tired of being assigned trivial tasks like handling the boss's laundry, they decide to take matters into their own hands....

Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Barbara Hershey · Keanu Reeves · Peter Falk · Bill McCutcheon

Synopsis Tune in Tomorrow (1990) follows the story of an experienced soap opera writer who is tasked with reviving a struggling radio program. Upon his arrival, he encounters a young writer who has developed deep feelings for his older, twice-divorced aunt....