Cast: Alan North

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Al Pacino · John Randolph · Jack Kehoe · Tony Roberts

Synopsis Serpico (1973) follows the journey of a dedicated police officer navigating the corrupt landscape of the early 1970s. Unlike his peers, he steadfastly declines to partake in the illicit extortion schemes that are commonplace among his colleagues. This principled stance...

Direction David Zucker · Jim Abrahams · Jerry Zucker · Joe Dante

Cast Leslie Nielsen · Alan North · Rex Hamilton · Ed Williams

Synopsis Police Squad! (TV Series) (1982) is a comedic series that parodies classic police dramas, filled with visual gags and unexpected twists. The show's six episodes served as the foundation for the highly successful "Naked Gun" film franchise.

Direction Russell Mulcahy

Cast Christopher Lambert · Sean Connery · Roxanne Hart · Beatie Edney

Synopsis Highlander (1986) is a captivating fantasy film that enthralled audiences with its iconic phrase, "There can be only one." The story revolves around Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert), one of the dwindling number of immortals who have been engaged in a...

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Al Pacino · Jack Warden · John Forsythe · Lee Strasberg

Synopsis ...And Justice for All (1979) follows Arthur Kirkland, a dedicated defense lawyer in Baltimore, who is deeply committed to his clients and regularly visits his elderly grandfather, who funded his law education. Arthur's life is fraught with challenges: two of...

Direction John Mackenzie

Cast Pierce Brosnan · Michael Caine · Joanna Cassidy · Ned Beatty

Synopsis The Fourth Protocol (1987) follows John Preston, a high-ranking British civil servant deeply entrenched in the intelligence community. After his discoveries provoke displeasure among his superiors, he is demoted to a customs position. In his new role, he uncovers peculiar...

Direction John G. Avildsen

Cast Morgan Freeman · Beverly Todd · Robert Guillaume · Alan North

Synopsis Lean on Me (1989) is inspired by the true events surrounding a dedicated educator, Joe Clark, who takes on the daunting task of transforming a troubled New Jersey high school, Eastside High. Assigned in 1983 to lead one of the...

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Richard Pryor · Gene Wilder · Joan Severance · Anthony Zerbe

Synopsis See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) follows the unlikely friendship between Dave, a deaf man, and Wally, a blind man. Their unique perspectives become crucial when they inadvertently witness a murder. In a twist of fate, it is Dave...

Direction Renny Harlin

Cast Geena Davis · Samuel L. Jackson · Yvonne Zima · Craig Bierko

Synopsis The Long Kiss GoodNight (1996) follows Samantha Caine, a seemingly ordinary suburban mother and schoolteacher in Honesdale, PA, who leads a quiet life with her daughter Caitlin. However, after a head injury, Samantha starts to recall fragments of her past...

Direction Tony Bill

Cast Dudley Moore · Daryl Hannah · Paul Reiser · J.T. Walsh

Direction Jerry Schatzberg

Cast Andy García · Ellen Barkin · Morgan Freeman · Michael Lombard

Synopsis Clinton and Nadine (TV) (1988) follows the story of Andy Garcia as Clinton, a man driven by the need to uncover the truth behind his brother's murder. In his quest for justice, he seeks the assistance of Nadine, a high-priced...

Direction Hal Cooper · Mel Ferber · Tony Mordente · Jay Sandrich

Cast Tony Randall · Swoosie Kurtz · Kaleena Kiff · Chip Zien

Synopsis Love, Sidney (TV Series) (1981) is a heartwarming television series that aired from 1981 to 1983, spanning two engaging seasons. The show revolves around the life of a middle-aged gay artist who generously opens his New York apartment to a...

Direction Alan Shapiro

Cast Ed Asner · Rene Auberjonois · Jim Metzler · Susan Tyrrell

Synopsis The Christmas Star (TV) (1986) follows the tale of an escaped convict who finds refuge in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Unbeknownst to him, his presence captures the imagination of two young neighborhood children. The kids, with their innocent minds, mistake...

Direction John Gray

Cast Karl Malden · Lenny von Dohlen · Joyce Van Patten · Toni Kalem

Synopsis Billy Galvin (1986) centers on a tense family dynamic between a dedicated steelworker and his ambitious son. The father, driven by a desire to see his son achieve more than he did, pushes for a different path. However, the son,...

Direction Robert Markowitz

Cast Michael Moriarty · Meryl Streep · Kevin Conway · Sully Boyar

Synopsis The Deadliest Season (TV) (1977) follows the story of Gerry Miller, a talented hockey player who succumbs to both personal and external pressures, leading him to adopt a more aggressive approach on the ice. During a particularly intense and violent...

Direction Kenneth Gilbert · Maurice Unger · Jack Herzberg · Eddie Davis

Cast Lee Marvin · Alan North · Mike Mann · Daniel Colella

Synopsis The Lawbreakers (TV Series) (1963) is a gripping documentary series where Lee Marvin serves as the narrator, guiding viewers through a collection of dramatic reenactments of notable crimes that transpired across the United States. While some of these stories are...

Direction Richard Compton

Cast Telly Savalas · André Braugher · Darren McGavin · Barbara Garrick

Synopsis Kojak: It's Always Something (TV) (1990) follows the tenacious detective Kojak as he uncovers a sinister link between a dishonest city commissioner and ruthless Colombian assassins. His investigation takes a dramatic turn when he is falsely accused of murdering a...

Direction James Melkonian

Cast John G. Brennan · Kamal Ahmed · Alan Arkin · William Hickey

Synopsis The Jerky Boys (1995) follows the escapades of two out-of-work prank call artists who leverage their unique vocal skills to mimic a Chicago crime lord, aiming to gain influence within New York's organized crime scene. Johnny and Kamal, better known...

Direction Jeff Bleckner

Cast Gerry Bamman · John Harkins · Edward Herrmann · Maria Tucci

Synopsis Concealed Enemies (TV Miniseries) (1984) presents a gripping dramatization of the real-life events surrounding the 1950 conviction of Alger Hiss, a former U.S. State Department official. The miniseries delves into the intricate details that led to Hiss's perjury charges before...

Direction Adrienne Shelly

Cast Ally Sheedy · Reg Rogers · Lara Harris · John Pyper-Ferguson

Synopsis I'll Take You There (1999) follows Bill Baylor (Reg Rogers), a Manhattan real estate agent grappling with financial struggles. His personal life takes a downturn when his wife and best friend leave him. Seeking solace, Bill's sister arranges a blind...

Direction Joe Camp III

Cast Ernest Borgnine · Kim Hunter · James Morrison · Park Overall

Synopsis Shadows of the Past (1999) follows the journey of Army veteran Hotis Brown, who embarks on a 100-mile trek across the expansive terrain of West Texas after learning that his long-lost brother has suffered a severe stroke. This three-day odyssey...