Cast: Nell Carter

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Sally Field · Tommy Lee Jones · David Keith · Miriam Colon

Synopsis Back Roads (1981) follows the journey of a woman with a troubled past and a man wandering aimlessly through the countryside. As they traverse the rural landscapes of the South, they form an unlikely alliance, driven by necessity and the...

Direction Charles Matthau

Cast Piper Laurie · Sissy Spacek · Walter Matthau · Edward Furlong

Synopsis The Grass Harp (1995) follows the journey of Collin Fenwick, who, after his mother's passing, moves in with his father's cousins, the affluent and domineering Verena Talbo and her submissive, down-to-earth sister Dolly. The arrival of a city slicker persuades...

Direction Ismail Merchant

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Sean Young · Sam Waterston · Nell Carter

Synopsis The Proprietor (1996) is a film that, on the surface, appears to be a story of returning to one's roots and confronting past ghosts. However, it is more accurately described as a cinematic tribute to its French star, the renowned...

Direction Glen A. Larson · James Sheldon · Dick Harwood · Sidney Hayers

Cast Claude Akins · Brian Kerwin · Mills Watson · Leann Hunley

Synopsis The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (TV Series) (1979) follows the escapades of Sheriff Lobo, a formerly corrupt lawman from Orly County, who initially gained notoriety as a recurring antagonist in "El camionero y su mono" (1979). In his own series,...

Direction Jeff Franklin · Mark Linn-Baker · Tony Singletary · Joel Zwick

Cast Mark Curry · Sandra Quarterman · Raven-Symoné · Holly Robinson Peete

Synopsis Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV Series) (1992) is a sitcom that aired from 1992 to 1997, spanning 5 seasons and 101 episodes. The series is set in Oakland, California, and centers around Mark Cooper, a retired NBA basketball player who...

Direction Allison M. Gibson · Will Mackenzie · Robbie Countryman · Gail Mancuso

Cast Reba McEntire · JoAnna Garcia Swisher · Christopher Rich · Steve Howey

Synopsis Reba (TV Series) (2001) follows the life of Reba Hart, portrayed by Reba McEntire, a dedicated soccer mom from the South with three children. Her world is turned upside down when she discovers that her dentist husband has gotten his...

Direction William A. Graham

Cast Charlayne Woodard · Cleavant Derricks · Mae Mercer · Clifton Davis

Synopsis Cindy (TV) (1978) follows the story of a young woman named Cindy who dreams of marrying a charming army officer. However, her world is turned upside down when she discovers that her father, whom she believed held a prestigious position...

Direction Kenneth A. Carlson

Cast Sean Young · Penny Marshall · Juan Carlos Cantu · Katrina Carlson

Synopsis Special Delivery (1999) follows the journey of a prosperous attorney and devoted mother, portrayed by Sean Young, who is confronted with a divine communication from an angel. This unexpected encounter puts her beliefs to the test and extends the challenge...

Direction Harry Basil

Cast Rodney Dangerfield · Randy Quaid · Kirstie Alley · Phil LaMarr

Synopsis Back by Midnight (2002) presents Rodney Dangerfield in a comedic role as Jake Puloski, the warden of a dilapidated prison. Jake's ambitious plans to renovate the facility are thwarted when his superior, Eli Rockwood, portrayed by Randy Quaid, dismisses his...

Direction Timothy A. Chey

Cast Ernie Hudson · Pam Grier · Margaret Cho · Dante Basco

Synopsis Fakin' Da Funk (1997) follows the journey of Julian, a young Chinese boy adopted by the African American family of Joe and Annabelle Lee, and May-Ling, an Asian exchange student living with a black family. Both individuals navigate the challenges...

Direction Michael McDonald

Cast Beverly D'Angelo · Ed Begley Jr. · Carol Kane · Brady Bluhm

Synopsis The Crazysitter (1995) follows the escapades of a small-time crook who, after breaking out of prison, assumes the role of a caretaker for two seemingly innocent kids. However, her plan to sell the children for a swift gain backfires spectacularly....

Direction Charles Braverman

Cast Victor Love · Duane Davis · George Kennedy · Nell Carter

Direction Donald P. Borchers

Cast Alexander Polinsky · Maria Ford · Renee Humphrey · David Grieco

Synopsis Perfect Fit (2001) follows the story of a directionless young man who becomes entangled in a dark web of crime to fulfill the twisted fantasies of his new partner, a self-absorbed individual with an unusual fixation on blue jeans. As...

Direction Paul Schneider

Cast Dinah Manoff · Nell Carter · Joyce Van Patten · Garrett Morris

Synopsis Maid for Each Other (TV) (1992) follows the story of Dinah Manoff as Tibby Bloom, a woman who, after the unexpected passing of her affluent husband, is left with a mountain of debts and no means to support herself. With...

Direction Mort Lachman · Sy Rosen · Hal Cooper · Jim Drake

Cast Nell Carter · Kari Michaelson · Lara Jill Miller · Lauri Hendler

Synopsis Gimme a Break! (TV Series) (1981) aired from 1981 to 1987, spanning 6 seasons. The story revolves around Carl Kanisky, the chief of police in the fictional town of Glenlawn, California. Following the passing of his wife, Margaret, Carl invites...

Direction Ken Shapiro

Cast Chevy Chase · Patti D'Arbanville · Dabney Coleman · Mary Kay Place

Synopsis Modern Problems (1981) follows the life of Max Fiedler, an air traffic controller grappling with dissatisfaction in both his professional life and his second marriage. After an unexpected encounter with toxic waste, Max discovers he possesses the extraordinary ability of...