Direction: Taylor Hackford

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Damian Chapa · Jesse Borrego · Benjamin Bratt · Enrique Castillo

Synopsis Bound by Honor (1993) delves into the lives of half-brothers Paco and Cruz, along with their bi-racial cousin Miklo, inspired by the real-life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca. Set in 1972, the narrative unfolds in East L.A., where the...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Jamie Foxx · Kerry Washington · Regina King · Clifton Powell

Synopsis Ray (2004) chronicles the extraordinary journey of legendary musician Ray Charles. The film delves into his early years in Georgia, where he lost his sight at just seven years old, and follows his path through the segregated South as he...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Kathy Bates · Jennifer Jason Leigh · David Strathairn · Judy Parfitt

Synopsis Dolores Claiborne (1995) follows the story of a woman who, eighteen years prior, was involved in the mysterious death of her abusive husband. The incident was officially deemed an accident, but Detective John Mackey harbored suspicions. Fast forward to the...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Keanu Reeves · Al Pacino · Charlize Theron · Jeffrey Jones

Synopsis The Devil's Advocate (1997) follows the journey of ambitious attorney Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves), who has an unblemished record of winning cases, even when his clients are clearly guilty. Lured from his quiet life in Florida to a prestigious law...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Mikhail Baryshnikov · Gregory Hines · Isabella Rossellini · Helen Mirren

Synopsis White Nights (1985) follows the story of Nikolai Rochenko, a Russian ballet dancer who sought refuge in the West eight years prior. While en route to Japan, his plane encounters a mechanical failure, compelling an emergency landing in Russia. The...

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 Taylor Hackford

Cast Richard Gere · Debra Winger · Louis Gossett Jr. · David Caruso

Synopsis An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) follows the journey of Zack Mayo (Richard Gere), a young man from a troubled background who enrolls in the Navy's Officer Candidate School to become a jet pilot. Raised in the Philippines by an...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Robert De Niro · Leslie Mann · Hannibal Buress · Danny DeVito

Synopsis The Comedian (2016) delves into the world of a veteran comedian who has built his career on delivering biting insults. The film explores the personal and professional challenges he faces as he navigates the twilight of his career, grappling with...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Russell Crowe · Meg Ryan · David Morse · Pamela Reed

Synopsis Proof of Life (2000) unfolds in a rugged South American nation where a group of rebels, involved in drug trafficking, abducts Peter Bowman, an American engineer employed by a subsidiary of an oil corporation. The company hires Terry Thorne, a...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Jason Statham · Jennifer Lopez · Michael Chiklis · Wendell Pierce

Synopsis Parker (2013) follows the story of a skilled thief who declines an invitation to participate in a high-stakes jewel robbery. After a close call that nearly costs him his life, he joins forces with a local real estate agent who...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Jessica Lange · Dennis Quaid · Timothy Hutton · John Goodman

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Rachel Ward · Jeff Bridges · James Woods · Richard Widmark

Synopsis Against all Odds (1984) follows the tale of Terry Brogan, a former football star who is hired by his friend Jack, a nightclub owner and bookie, to retrieve Jack's alluring girlfriend, Jessie, from Mexico. Terry's mission takes a complex turn...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Helen Mirren · Joe Pesci · Sergio Peris-Mencheta · Bryan Cranston

Synopsis Love Ranch (2010) is a gripping drama that delves into the lives of a married couple who made history by establishing the first legally sanctioned brothel in Nevada. The film is inspired by true events, offering a compelling narrative about...

Direction Ken Robinson · David McKenna · Taylor Hackford · David Barrett

Cast Benjamin Bratt · Aunjanue Ellis · Dennis Hopper · Kelly Rutherford

Synopsis E-Ring (TV Series) (2005) is a gripping television military drama, brought to life by creators Ken Robinson and David McKenna, with executive production by Jerry Bruckheimer. It made its debut on NBC on September 21, 2005. The series' title is...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Charles Bukowski

Synopsis Bukowski (1973) captures the essence of the renowned poet Charles Bukowski as he embarks on a journey to San Francisco to deliver a captivating poetry reading. The documentary offers an intimate glimpse into Bukowski's life and art, showcasing his raw...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Susan Cronkite · Suzanne Crough · Wesley Thompson · Timothy Wead