Cast: John P. Ryan

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Richard Gere · Bob Hoskins · Diane Lane · Gregory Hines

Synopsis The Cotton Club (1984) is set in the vibrant Harlem of the 1920s, focusing on the renowned nightclub that bore its name. The narrative weaves together the lives of the club's patrons and operators, set against the backdrop of the...

Direction Philip Kaufman

Cast Scott Glenn · Ed Harris · Barbara Hershey · Dennis Quaid

Synopsis The Right Stuff (1983) is set in the 1950s, focusing on the daring army test pilots who pushed the limits to break the sound barrier in the desert. These fearless individuals, led by Chuck Yeager (Sam Shepard), were known for...

Direction Bob Rafelson

Cast Jack Nicholson · Jessica Lange · Anjelica Huston · John Colicos

Synopsis The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) follows the journey of Frank Chambers, a wandering drifter during the Great Depression, who stumbles upon a diner run by Nick Papadakis. Nick extends a job offer to Frank, which he accepts. As Frank...

Direction John Milius

Cast Warren Oates · Ben Johnson · Cloris Leachman · Michelle Phillips

Synopsis Dillinger (1973) follows the notorious criminal John Dillinger, who becomes a prime target for the FBI after a violent shootout in Kansas City results in the deaths of five agents. The Bureau sets its sights on apprehending Dillinger, focusing on...

Direction Andrei Konchalovsky

Cast Jon Voight · Rebecca De Mornay · Eric Roberts · Kyle T. Heffner

Synopsis Runaway Train (1985) follows the intense journey of two fugitives and a female railway employee who become stranded on a locomotive that has lost its brakes and is devoid of a conductor. As the train hurtles through the wilderness, the...

Direction Lilly Wachowski · Lana Wachowski · Hermanas Wachowski

Cast Jennifer Tilly · Gina Gershon · Joe Pantoliano · John P. Ryan

Synopsis Bound (1996) follows Corky, a former inmate who identifies as a lesbian, as she takes on a plumbing job in an apartment complex. There, she crosses paths with Caesar, a money launderer for the mob, and his girlfriend Violet. The...

Direction Danny DeVito

Cast Jack Nicholson · Danny DeVito · Armand Assante · J.T. Walsh

Synopsis Hoffa (1992) delves into the compelling narrative of Jimmy Hoffa, the formidable Teamster leader, chronicling his ardent efforts to transform his union into a dominant entity within the American landscape. The film meticulously explores Hoffa's rise to power, his strategic...

Direction Arthur Penn

Cast Marlon Brando · Jack Nicholson · Randy Quaid · Kathleen Lloyd

Synopsis The Missouri Breaks (1976) follows the tale of Tom Logan, a notorious horse thief who finds himself in a precarious situation when he sets his sights on the prized horses and daughter of wealthy rancher David Braxton. Braxton, determined to...

Direction Bob Rafelson

Cast Jack Nicholson · Bruce Dern · Ellen Burstyn · Julia Anne Robinson

Synopsis The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) follows the story of David Staebler, a radio monologist played by Jack Nicholson, who receives an invitation from his brother Jason (Bruce Dern) to join him in Atlantic City for a promising real estate...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Harry Dean Stanton · Ed Begley Jr. · Tim Conway · Glenn Withrow

Synopsis Rip Van Winkle (Faerie Tale Theatre Series) (TV) (1987) presents a whimsical journey through time as Rip Van Winkle, portrayed by the legendary Harry Dean Stanton, awakens from a twenty-year slumber. Directed by the esteemed Francis Ford Coppola, this enchanting...

Direction Mark L. Lester

Cast Bradley Gregg · Traci Lind · Malcolm McDowell · Stacy Keach

Synopsis Class of 1999 (1990) is set in a dystopian future where urban chaos is prevalent, and schools are on the brink of collapse due to severe gang violence. In the city of Seattle, a desperate principal turns to an unconventional...

Direction Larry Cohen

Cast John P. Ryan · Sharon Farrell · James Dixon · William Wellman Jr.

Synopsis It's Alive (1974) follows the harrowing journey of the Davies family as they eagerly await the arrival of their newborn. However, their joy turns into terror when the baby is born with grotesque deformities and an aggressive nature. The infant,...

Direction Robert Radler

Cast Eric Roberts · Phillip Rhee · James Earl Jones · Sally Kirkland

Synopsis Best of the Best (1989) follows the journey of two ex-members of the U.S. national karate team who unite to seek retribution for the brutal murder of their comrade during an illicit Las Vegas fighting tournament. Their first encounter with...

Direction Buzz Kulik

Cast Burt Reynolds · Dyan Cannon · John P. Ryan · Joe Santos

Synopsis Shamus (1973) follows the story of a New York private investigator, Shamus McCoy, who enjoys the company of women, drinks, and gambling. Despite his lifestyle, his business isn't thriving, as evidenced by his modest apartment. When he receives a lucrative...

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Richard Gere · Valérie Kaprisky · Art Metrano · John P. Ryan

Synopsis Breathless (1983) is a film that endeavors to recreate the essence of Jean-Luc Godard's iconic nouvelle vague masterpiece, Á Bout de souffle. The story revolves around Jesse (Richard Gere), a fugitive on the run after being implicated in the murder...

Direction Caleb Deschanel

Cast Griffin O'Neal · Raul Julia · Desi Arnaz · Teri Garr

Synopsis The Escape Artist (1982) follows Danny Masters, the teenage son of the renowned escape artist Harry Masters, as he ventures out to join his uncle Burke and aunt Sibyl in their magic and mentalist performances. Sibyl warmly welcomes Danny, while...

Direction Richard T. Heffron

Cast Peter Fonda · Yul Brynner · Blythe Danner · Arthur Hill

Synopsis Futureworld (1976) is set two years after the catastrophic events that unfolded in the Delos amusement park. The park has undergone extensive renovations, with over $1 billion invested in safety and other enhancements, and is now ready to welcome visitors...

Direction Peter Levin

Cast Sam Elliott · Claudia Christian · Devon Ericson · Michael C. Gwynne

Synopsis Gone to Texas (TV) (1986) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Sam Houston, a man whose personal trials and triumphs are intertwined with the monumental struggle for Texas's independence. The narrative spans from Houston's personal sorrows to his pivotal role in...

Direction Larry Cohen

Cast Frederic Forrest · Kathleen Lloyd · John P. Ryan · John Marley

Synopsis It's Alive 2: It Lives Again (1978) follows the terrifying spread of a plague of monstrous, mutated infants across the United States. As the nation grapples with this horrifying phenomenon, the film delves into the chaos and fear that ensues,...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Charles Bronson · Kay Lenz · John P. Ryan · Perry Lopez

Synopsis Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) follows the story of Paul Kersey, who, after his girlfriend's daughter succumbs to a fatal overdose of contaminated "crack," embarks on a relentless mission to dismantle the cocaine distribution network plaguing Los Angeles. Driven...