Cast: Olympia Dukakis

Direction Richard Shepard

Cast John Cazale · Al Pacino · Meryl Streep · Francis Ford Coppola

Synopsis I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale (2009) delves into the remarkable acting prowess of John Cazale and takes viewers on a journey through the iconic films that shaped a cinematic era. From 1972 to 1978, Cazale's performances in...

Direction Gregory J. Markopoulos

Cast Olympia Dukakis · Paul Kilb · Gerard Malanga · Albert Torgessen

Synopsis Twice a Man (1964) presents an avant-garde narrative where Paul Klib portrays a man entangled in a complex web of relationships. He finds himself the object of affection from both his stepmother, who he perceives in two different ages, played...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Mira Sorvino · Woody Allen · F. Murray Abraham · Helena Bonham Carter

Synopsis Mighty Aphrodite (1995) follows the story of Lenny (Woody Allen), a man living in New York who, at the urging of his wife Amanda (Helena Bonham Carter), decides to adopt a child. As the years pass, the couple's adopted son...

Direction Alastair Reid

Cast Olympia Dukakis · Donald Moffat · Chloe Webb · Laura Linney

Synopsis Tales of the City (TV Miniseries) (1993) delves into the lives of a vibrant ensemble of individuals residing in the bustling city of San Francisco. This captivating miniseries is adapted from the acclaimed novel by Armistead Maupin, "A Man I...

Direction Jonathan Ames · Alan Taylor · Adam Bernstein · Michael Lehmann

Cast Jason Schwartzman · Zach Galifianakis · Ted Danson · Heather Burns

Synopsis Bored to Death (TV Series) (2009) spans three seasons and 24 episodes, from 2009 to 2011. The show is a comedic take on detective narratives, following a writer who, despite his good intentions, is grappling with his career. To add...

Direction Sarah Polley

Cast Julie Christie · Gordon Pinsent · Olympia Dukakis · Wendy Crewson

Synopsis Away From Her (2006) follows the story of Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona (Julie Christie), a couple deeply in love after decades of marriage. Their bond is evident through their unique private language and mutual affection. Retired and living in...

Direction Thom Fitzgerald

Cast Brenda Fricker · Olympia Dukakis · Kristin Booth · John Dunsworth

Synopsis Cloudburst (2011) follows the journey of two elderly women in a committed relationship who make a daring escape from their nursing home. Their destination is Canada, where they plan to tie the knot in a joyous celebration of their love....

Direction Pierre Gang

Cast Olympia Dukakis · Laura Linney · Diana Leblanc · Colin Ferguson

Synopsis More Tales of the City (TV Miniseries) (1998) follows the journey of Mona Ramsey as she embarks on a transcontinental adventure. During her travels, she stumbles upon a brothel that might conceal a hidden truth about her personal history.

Direction Bille August

Cast Ulf Friberg · Maria Bonnevie · Pernilla August · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Jerusalem (1997) unfolds in the late 19th century, focusing on a small Swedish community that faces division when a captivating American preacher, Hellgum (Sven-Bertil Taube), establishes a congregation on the estate of Karin (Pernilla August), whose father was once the...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Sally Field · Julia Roberts · Daryl Hannah · Dolly Parton

Synopsis Steel Magnolias (1989) unfolds in the charming setting of Truvy's Beauty Salon, nestled within a small parish in contemporary Louisiana. The narrative centers around a tight-knit group of friends whose lives intertwine within the salon's walls. The story kicks off...

Direction Mike Nichols

Cast Harrison Ford · Sigourney Weaver · Melanie Griffith · Alec Baldwin

Synopsis Working Girl (1988) follows the journey of a young, ambitious secretary (Melanie Griffith) who is eager to climb the corporate ladder. She believes her intelligence and hard work will pave the way to success. When she secures a position with...

Direction Stephen Herek

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Glenne Headly · Olympia Dukakis · William H. Macy

Synopsis Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) follows the journey of Glenn Holland, a talented musician and composer portrayed by Richard Dreyfuss. Initially, he accepts a teaching position to support himself financially while pursuing his ultimate dream of creating a significant musical composition....

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Cher · Nicolas Cage · Olympia Dukakis · Danny Aiello

Synopsis Moonstruck (1987) follows the story of a young Italian-American widow, Loretta Castorini, who decides to marry her long-time friend, Johnny Cammareri, for practical reasons. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself drawn to Johnny's estranged younger...

Direction Pierre Gang

Cast Olympia Dukakis · Paul Hopkins · Laura Linney · Barbara Garrick

Synopsis Further Tales of the City (TV Miniseries) (2001) follows Mary Ann Singleton as she navigates the challenges of her burgeoning career in television, seeking to make a name for herself in the competitive world of broadcasting. Meanwhile, Michael Tolliver is...

Direction Philip Kaufman

Cast Ken Wahl · John Friedrich · Karen Allen · Toni Kalem

Synopsis The Wanderers (1979) follows the lives of three seniors, Richie, Joey, and Perry, from Tully High School who are part of a Bronx-based gang known as the Wanderers. Set in the autumn of 1963, the narrative delves into their everyday...

Direction Lauren Morelli · Alan Poul · Silas Howard · Stacie Passon

Cast Elliot Page · Laura Linney · Charlie Barnett · Murray Bartlett

Synopsis Tales of the City (TV Miniseries) (2019) follows the journey of Mary Ann Singleton, now in her mid-50s, as she leaves behind her suburban life in Ohio and returns to the vibrant city of San Francisco. Upon her arrival, she...

Direction Brad Furman

Cast Bryan Cranston · John Leguizamo · Diane Kruger · Amy Ryan

Synopsis The Infiltrator (2016) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated U.S. Customs agent who stumbles upon a complex money laundering operation orchestrated by the notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he must...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Ray Sharkey · Tovah Feldshuh · Peter Gallagher · Paul Land

Synopsis The Idolmaker (1980) delves into the life of a charismatic rock promoter and producer, Bob Marucci, who played a pivotal role in launching the careers of several iconic musicians, including Frankie Avalon and Fabian. The film chronicles his journey through...

Direction Raymond De Felitta

Cast Peter Falk · Paul Reiser · Olympia Dukakis · Elizabeth Perkins

Synopsis The Thing About My Folks (2005) follows Ben, whose father Sam unexpectedly arrives one evening with a letter from Ben's mother, revealing she has left after 46 years of marriage. As Ben's wife and sisters attempt to locate her, Ben...

Direction Richard Benjamin

Cast Kelsey Grammer · Cary Elwes · Viola Davis · John C. McGinley

Synopsis The Pentagon Wars (TV) (1998) follows Air Force Lt. Col. John Burton as he is tasked with assessing the practicality of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, a dual-purpose Army vehicle designed for troop transport and reconnaissance. However, the final iteration...