Cast: Don Blakely

Direction Robert M. Young

Cast Bruce Davison · José Pérez · Nathan George · Don Blakely

Synopsis Short Eyes (1977) delves into the harrowing tale of a convicted pedophile who is incarcerated and faces a brutal reality. Behind bars, he encounters a different form of justice, one that is far more severe than what society imposes. The...

Direction William Lustig

Cast Robert Forster · Fred Williamson · Richard Bright · Rutanya Alda

Synopsis Vigilante (1983) follows Eddie Marino, a dedicated factory worker in New York City, living a quiet life with his wife Vickie and son Scott. Eddie's world is shattered when he returns home one evening to find Vickie stabbed and Scott...

Direction Gordon Parks

Cast Richard Roundtree · Moses Gunn · Drew Bundini Brown · Joseph Mascolo

Synopsis Shaft's Big Score! (1972) follows the iconic detective John Shaft as he navigates a complex web of danger and intrigue. The film sees Shaft evading law enforcement, taking down mobsters who stand in his path, and delving into the mysterious...

Direction Eddie Murphy

Cast Eddie Murphy · Richard Pryor · Redd Foxx · Michael Lerner

Synopsis Harlem Nights (1989) follows the story of Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor), who becomes the adoptive father of Quick (Eddie Murphy) after the young man saves his life. Set in 1938, the narrative unfolds in the vibrant Harlem neighborhood, where Ray...

Direction Rip Torn

Cast Whoopi Goldberg · Severn Darden · Elliott Gould · John Heard

Synopsis The Telephone (1988) follows the story of Vashti Blue, an eccentric unemployed actress who resides in a modest apartment with her pet owl. Her life revolves around her telephone, which she uses as a tool to navigate and address the...

Direction Barry Shear

Cast Cliff Gorman · Don Blakely · Richard Gere · Ed Grover

Synopsis Strike Force (TV) (1975) follows the journey of a tenacious New York City detective who joins forces with a federal agent and a state trooper. Together, they embark on a mission to dismantle a dangerous drug ring that is plaguing...

Direction Francis Schaeffer

Cast Emily Longstreth · Devin Hoelscher · Merritt Butrick · Frank Collison

Synopsis Wired to Kill (1986) is set in a dystopian future where societal norms have crumbled, leading to widespread chaos, illness, and moral decay. Amidst this turmoil, a devout young man, tired of being a passive victim, takes matters into his...

Direction Raphael D. Silver

Cast John Heard · Thomas G. Waites · Mike Kellin · Richard Bright

Synopsis On the Yard (1978) follows the tense dynamics within a prison setting, where a simple transaction of cigarettes between two inmates escalates into a complex web of debt and escalating interest. The story unfolds as one prisoner, unable to pay...

Direction Don Murray

Cast Pat Boone · Erik Estrada · Jacqueline Giroux · Jo-Ann Robinson

Synopsis The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) chronicles the genuine account of Reverend David Wilkerson, who embarked on a mission in the bustling metropolis of New York City. His journey involved reaching out to a generation of disenchanted young individuals, offering...

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 Bryan Trizers

Cast Peter Mark Richman · Gretchen Corbett · Tom Troupe · Don Eitner

Synopsis PSI Factor (1980) follows the story of extraterrestrial beings who traverse the cosmos and temporal boundaries to reach our planet. A dedicated researcher embarks on a mission to unravel the enigmatic intentions behind these otherworldly visitors.