Cast: Paul Butler

Direction Michael Mann

Cast Al Pacino · Russell Crowe · Christopher Plummer · Diane Venora

Synopsis The Insider (1999) follows the gripping narrative inspired by the article "The Man Who Knew Too Much," centering around Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), a prominent scientist who faces termination from the Brown & Williamson tobacco company due to his objections...

Direction James Foley

Cast Al Pacino · Ed Harris · Jack Lemmon · Jonathan Pryce

Synopsis Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) follows a group of real estate salesmen in Chicago who are in a fierce competition for the most promising sales leads at a small firm specializing in properties in desirable locations like Florida and Arizona. The...

Direction Chuck Adamson · Gustave Reininger · Leon Ichaso · Aaron Lipstadt

Cast Dennis Farina · Tony Denison · John Santucci · Stephen Lang

Synopsis Crime Story (TV Series) (1986) follows the gripping narrative of a tenacious Chicago police detective's relentless pursuit to thwart a young criminal's brutal ascent within the city's organized crime syndicate. Set in 1963, the story revolves around Lieutenant Michael Torello,...

Direction Nick Cassavetes

Cast Cameron Diaz · Abigail Breslin · Sofia Vassilieva · Jason Patric

Synopsis My Sister's Keeper (2009) follows the emotional journey of the Fitzgerald family, centering around Kate, a 15-year-old girl who has been valiantly fighting leukemia since her diagnosis at the age of seven. Her mother, Sarah (portrayed by Cameron Diaz), makes...

Direction David Mamet

Cast Campbell Scott · Steve Martin · Rebecca Pidgeon · Ben Gazzara

Synopsis The Spanish Prisoner (1997) follows the story of Joe Ross, an unsuspecting employee at a corporation that possesses a highly valuable secret formula. Ross finds himself enticed to reveal this confidential information, but the situation is far more intricate than...

Direction Abel Ferrara

Cast Dennis Farina · Tony Denison · Bill Smitrovich · Steve Ryan

Synopsis Crime Story (TV) (1986) is set in Chicago, 1963, where Lieutenant Mike Torello, portrayed by Dennis Farina, is a volatile cop known for his impulsive nature and willingness to bend the rules. Torello's world collides with that of Ray Luca,...

Direction David Mamet

Cast Joe Mantegna · William H. Macy · Natalija Nogulich · Ving Rhames

Synopsis Homicide (1991) follows the story of a Jewish detective who is summoned to probe the killing of an elderly Jewish woman. However, as he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of intrigue that extends far beyond a...

Direction Charles Burnett

Cast Danny Glover · Paul Butler · DeVaughn Nixon · Mary Alice

Synopsis To Sleep with Anger (1990) follows the story of a charismatic drifter, Harry, who arrives in Los Angeles to visit his old friends, Gideon and Suzie. His presence disrupts the peaceful life of the couple, stirring up old memories and...

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Clint Eastwood · Charlie Sheen · Sônia Braga · Raul Julia

Synopsis The Rookie (1990) follows David Ackerman, portrayed by Charlie Sheen, a newly promoted detective in plain clothes who carries significant emotional weight. His strained relationship with his affluent father, played by Tom Skerritt, stems from his career path, and he...

Direction Yance Ford

Cast Wesley Lowery · Elizabeth Hinton · Paul Butler · Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

Synopsis Power (2024) delves into the expansive and evolving landscape of American policing, tracing its growth and transformation over centuries. The documentary explores how the policing system has become a dominant force, driven by the imperative to maintain social order and...

Direction Stephen Tolkin

Cast Moira Kelly · Cuba Gooding Jr. · Martha Plimpton · Omar Epps

Synopsis Daybreak (TV) (1993) unfolds in a grim, near-future version of New York City, where a tyrannical regime holds sway over a crumbling metropolis. The narrative, inspired by Alan Bowne's play "Beirut," delves into the harsh realities of a society under...

Direction Kevin Hooks

Cast Halle Berry · Tommy Davidson · Joseph C. Phillips · Anne-Marie Johnson

Synopsis Strictly Business (1991) follows the story of Bobby, a carefree mailroom clerk in a large corporation, who has a secret weapon: his closest friend, Waymon, an African-American man who is on the verge of becoming a partner in the firm....

Direction Donald P. Borchers

Cast Daniel Newman · David Anders · Kandyse McClure · Preston Bailey

Direction Stefan C. Schaefer

Cast Eugene Byrd · Ali Larter · Melissa Leo · Glenn Fitzgerald

Synopsis Confess (2005) is a gripping political thriller that follows the journey of Terell Lessor, a disenchanted former hacker. His life takes a dramatic turn when he moves back to New York and faces a humiliating job interview. These events spark...

Direction Richard Lowe · Martin Torgoff

Cast Ice-T · Too $hort · Michelle Alexander · B-Real

Synopsis Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation (TV) (2011) delves into the emergence of crack cocaine in urban America during the 1980s and its profound impact on popular culture, with a particular focus on the evolution of...

Direction John Nicolella

Cast Russell Wong · Chi Muoi Lo · Rebecca Gayheart · Vivian Wu

Direction Stewart Sparke

Cast Anna Dawson · Michaela Longden · Daniel Thrace · Johnny Vivash

Synopsis The Creature Below (2016) follows the harrowing journey of a young scientist who stumbles upon a sinister force. This malevolent entity propels her into a terrifying spiral of madness and violence, as she struggles to comprehend and contain the dark...

Direction Don Scardino

Cast Paul Butler · Nell Campbell · Dan Castellaneta · Maddie Corman

Direction Ivan Dixon

Cast Lawrence Cook · Janet League · Paula Kelly · J.A. Preston

Synopsis The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) follows a White Senator who initiates a recruitment drive for Black agents within the CIA to bolster his political image. Despite the scheme being designed for failure, a reserved veteran named Dan...

Direction Frank Perry

Cast Paul Sorvino · LeVar Burton · Brian Dennehy · Rose Gregorio

Synopsis Dummy (TV) (1979) centers around a young man who is both deaf and mute, and finds himself wrongfully accused of the murder of a prostitute. The narrative takes a compelling turn when a deaf lawyer steps in to defend him,...