Cast: Paul Benjamin

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Clint Eastwood · Patrick McGoohan · Roberts Blossom · Jack Thibeau

Synopsis Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is set in San Francisco, January 1960. The story revolves around Frank Morris (Clint Eastwood), a seasoned criminal known for his daring prison escapes, who is transferred to Alcatraz, the notorious maximum-security penitentiary renowned for its...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Danny Aiello · Ossie Davis · Ruby Dee · Giancarlo Esposito

Synopsis Do the Right Thing (1989) unfolds on the sweltering hottest day of the year in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, where racial tensions are simmering. The local businesses, a Korean grocery and Sal's Pizzeria, become focal points for the community's...

Direction Tom McCarthy

Cast Patricia Clarkson · Peter Dinklage · Bobby Cannavale · Michelle Williams

Synopsis The Station Agent (2003) follows the journey of Fin McBride, portrayed by Peter Dinklage, a man of small stature with a deep love for trains and a preference for solitude over social interactions. After inheriting an old, deserted train depot...

Direction Barry Shear

Cast Anthony Quinn · Yaphet Kotto · Anthony Franciosa · Paul Benjamin

Synopsis Across 110th Street (1972) follows the intense pursuit of two seasoned New York City law enforcement officers as they track down a group of inexperienced criminals. These amateurs are attempting to pull off a daring heist targeting the Mafia, which...

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Barbra Streisand · Richard Dreyfuss · Karl Malden · Maureen Stapleton

Synopsis Nuts (1987) follows the story of a high-priced escort, portrayed by Barbra Streisand, who finds herself entangled in a murder accusation. The film delves into the question of whether she is genuinely mentally unstable or merely eccentric. Adapted from Tom...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Sean Connery · Dyan Cannon · Martin Balsam · Christopher Walken

Synopsis The Anderson Tapes (1971) follows the story of Duke Anderson, a recently released convict who reunites with his former partner, Ingrid, in her luxurious apartment. Duke devises an ambitious plan to rob the entire building, unaware that his actions are...

Direction Charles Robert Carner

Cast Viggo Mortensen · Jason Priestley · Christine Elise · Steve Railsback

Synopsis Vanishing Point (TV) (1997) features Viggo Mortensen in a leading role prior to his fame in "Lord of the Rings." This film is a remake of the 1971 cult classic, with Mortensen portraying Jimmy Kowalski, a former army ranger. Kowalski...

Direction Barry Shear · Samuel Fuller

Cast Richard Harris · Rod Taylor · Al Lettieri · Neville Brand

Synopsis The Deadly Trackers (1973) follows the story of Sheriff Sean Kilpatrick, a man of peace who finds his principles tested when he crosses paths with Frank Brand, the ruthless leader of a notorious criminal gang. Driven by a sense of...

Direction Arthur Marks

Cast Pam Grier · Yaphet Kotto · Godfrey Cambridge · Thalmus Rasulala

Synopsis Friday Foster (1975) follows the journey of a former fashion model turned magazine photographer who travels to Los Angeles International Airport to capture the arrival of Blake Tarr, recognized as the wealthiest African American in the country. As she documents...

Direction Rod Daniel

Cast Joe Pesci · Vincent Gardenia · Rubén Blades · Madolyn Smith Osborne

Synopsis The Super (1991) follows Louie Kritski (Joe Pesci), a New York City landlord who is tasked with a challenging mission: he must oversee the renovation of one of his dilapidated apartment buildings within a 120-day deadline. The catch? Louie is...

Direction James Hunter

Cast Ja Rule · Ving Rhames · Tatyana Ali · Paul Benjamin

Synopsis Back in the Day (2005) follows the journey of Reggie Cooper, a young man from a tough neighborhood who now resides with his wealthy, divorced father to escape the gang violence that once threatened his life. Reggie's life takes a...

Direction Bill Duke

Cast Forest Whitaker · Chris Britton · Jonathan Silverman · Ossie Davis

Direction Eric Meza

Cast Anthony Anderson · Isaiah Barnes · Max Becker · Paula Bel

Synopsis The Breaks (1999) follows the story of Derrick, an Irish white boy raised by a black family in Los Angeles. Derrick's unique upbringing leads him to identify strongly with his adoptive culture, believing himself to be black. His life takes...

Direction Robert Townsend

Cast Robert Townsend · Michael Wright · Leon · Harry Lennix

Synopsis The Five Heartbeats (1991) chronicles the journey of a talented African American vocal ensemble as they navigate the highs and lows of the music industry. The film delves into the group's meteoric rise to fame, capturing their electrifying performances and...

Direction Robert Michael Lewis

Cast Suzanne Pleshette · Tom Atkins · Paul Benjamin · Justin Deas

Synopsis A Stranger Waits (TV) (1987) follows the story of a lovely widow who seeks solace in a seaside mansion. She finds herself drawn into a passionate relationship with a mysterious stranger. However, her new lover harbors a dark secret: he...

Direction Mel Damski

Cast Karl Malden · Debrah Farentino · Conor O'Farrell · Carl Lumbly

Synopsis Back to the Streets of San Francisco (TV) (1992) follows the story of SFPD Captain Mike Stone as he delves into the mysterious vanishing of his former partner, Steve Keller. The narrative unfolds as Stone navigates the complexities of the...

Direction David C. Johnson

Cast Eriq La Salle · Vondie Curtis-Hall · Ving Rhames · Kasi Lemmons

Synopsis Drop Squad (1994) is a political satire that delves into the activities of a clandestine militant organization. This group targets African-Americans whom they believe have betrayed their racial heritage. The narrative centers around the group, headed by Curtis-Hall and Rhames,...

Direction Fielder Cook

Cast Arthur Hill · Ellen Barber · Paul Benjamin · Larry Butts

Synopsis Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (TV) (1976) is a gripping television film set in the 1930s in Alabama. The story revolves around nine young African American men who are falsely accused of raping two white women. The judge presiding...

Direction Daniel Mann

Cast Val Kilmer · Charles Durning · Sônia Braga · Kyra Sedgwick

Synopsis The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains (TV) (1987) follows the journey of a World War I veteran who struggles to reintegrate into American society upon his return home. Desperate and disillusioned, he turns to petty crime, leading to a harsh...

Direction John Erman

Cast Calvin Levels · Morgan Freeman · James Earl Jones · Rip Torn

Synopsis The Atlanta Child Murders (TV) (1985) delves into the chilling true events that gripped the city of Atlanta, Georgia, as a series of child murders shook its predominantly black community. The narrative intensifies when a black photographer is apprehended in...