Cast: Novella Nelson
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Novella Nelson. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 21
The Cotton Club
1984 · Movie · 128 min. · United States
Direction Francis Ford Coppola
Cast Richard Gere · Bob Hoskins · Diane Lane · Gregory Hines
Synopsis The Cotton Club (1984) is set in the vibrant Harlem of the 1920s, focusing on the renowned nightclub that bore its name. The narrative weaves together the lives of the club's patrons and operators, set against the backdrop of the...
6.9
10K votes
6.9
10K votes
The Devil's Advocate
1997 · Movie · 144 min. · United States
Direction Taylor Hackford
Cast Keanu Reeves · Al Pacino · Charlize Theron · Jeffrey Jones
Synopsis The Devil's Advocate (1997) follows the journey of ambitious attorney Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves), who has an unblemished record of winning cases, even when his clients are clearly guilty. Lured from his quiet life in Florida to a prestigious law...
6.7
41K votes
6.7
41K votes
Dear Wendy
2005 · Movie · 100 min. · Denmark
Direction Thomas Vinterberg
Cast Jamie Bell · Bill Pullman · Michael Angarano · Danso Gordon
Synopsis Dear Wendy (2005) presents a unique and captivating narrative directed by Thomas Vinterberg, who brings a fresh perspective to the Sundance Film Festival. This film masterfully blends genres to create a deeply atmospheric tale of love and obsession between a...
6.3
3K votes
6.3
3K votes
Griffin and Phoenix
2006 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
Direction Ed Stone
Cast Dermot Mulroney · Amanda Peet · Sarah Paulson · Blair Brown
Synopsis Griffin and Phoenix (2006) presents a heartfelt and humorous narrative about two individuals navigating a formidable challenge that threatens to derail their final opportunity for love. The film delves into the complexities of their relationship, highlighting the emotional journey they...
6.0
727 votes
6.0
727 votes
Green Card
1990 · Movie · 108 min. · United States
Direction Peter Weir
Cast Gérard Depardieu · Andie MacDowell · Bebe Neuwirth · Gregg Edelman
Synopsis Green Card (1990) follows the story of Georges (Gérard Depardieu), a talented composer with a history of petty theft, who seeks a fresh start in America by entering into a sham marriage with Bronte (Andie MacDowell), a reserved and privileged...
5.9
9K votes
5.9
9K votes
A Perfect Murder
1998 · Movie · 107 min. · United States
Direction Andrew Davis
Cast Michael Douglas · Gwyneth Paltrow · Viggo Mortensen · David Suchet
Synopsis A Perfect Murder (1998) revolves around Emily Bradford (Paltrow), a wealthy socialite married to the prosperous Steven Taylor (Douglas). Emily is set to inherit a substantial trust fund worth one hundred million dollars, which naturally piques her husband's interest. However,...
5.7
16K votes
5.7
16K votes
Manny and Lo
1996 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Lisa Krueger
Cast Scarlett Johansson · Aleksa Palladino · Mary Kay Place · Glenn Fitzgerald
Synopsis Manny and Lo (1996) follows the journey of two sisters on the run. The elder sister, a pregnant teenager portrayed by Aleksa Palladino, and her younger sibling, played by Scarlett Johansson, flee from the confines of foster care. Desperate for...
5.6
110 votes
5.6
110 votes
The Starter Wife (TV Miniseries)
2007 · Series · 276 min. · United States
Direction Jon Avnet
Cast Debra Messing · Judy Davis · Joe Mantegna · Anika Noni Rose
Synopsis The Starter Wife (TV Miniseries) (2007) follows the journey of a woman who, after her divorce from a prominent Hollywood studio executive, embarks on a new chapter of her life. The narrative is inspired by the novel of the same...
5.5
105 votes
5.5
105 votes
Orphans
1987 · Movie · 115 min. · United States
Direction Alan J. Pakula
Cast Albert Finney · Matthew Modine · Kevin Anderson · Anthony Heald
5.2
94 votes
5.2
94 votes
Daybreak (TV)
1993 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
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...
4.9
21 votes
4.9
21 votes
Weekend at Bernie's II
1993 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Robert Klane
Cast Andrew McCarthy · Jonathan Silverman · Terry Kiser · Troy Beyer
Synopsis Weekend at Bernie's II (1993) follows Larry and Richard as they face a new challenge after being falsely implicated in Bernie's fraudulent activities, leading to their dismissal. Determined to vindicate themselves and secure some form of restitution, the duo embarks...
4.0
1K votes
4.0
1K votes
Somebody's Hero
2012 · Movie · 81 min. · United States
Direction Darin Beckstead
Cast Christopher Gorham · Susan Misner · Arthur J. Nascarella · Novella Nelson
Synopsis Somebody's Hero (2012) follows the journey of an ordinary accountant who embarks on an extraordinary mission. When a beloved superhero from the big screen is needed in real life, this unassuming individual steps up to the challenge. The accountant must...
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The Inheritance
2011 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Robert O'Hara
Cast Golden Brooks · D.B. Woodside · Darrin Dewitt Henson · Keith David
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Judy Berlin
1999 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction Eric Mendelsohn
Cast Barbara Barrie · Bob Dishy · Edie Falco · Carlin Glynn
Synopsis Judy Berlin (1999) follows the story of an isolated yet gifted educator who finds herself drawn into a delicate romantic entanglement with her married school principal. Despite his genuine feelings for her, the principal's overbearing wife and his irresponsible son,...
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The Summer of Ben Tyler (TV)
1996 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction Arthur Allan Seidelman
Cast James Woods · Elizabeth McGovern · Len Cariou · Julia McIlvaine
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He's Fired, She's Hired (TV)
1984 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Direction Marc Daniels
Cast Wayne Rogers · Karen Valentine · Elizabeth Ashley · Novella Nelson
Synopsis He's Fired, She's Hired (TV) (1984) follows the story of Alex, a highly compensated advertising executive who faces an unexpected job loss due to economic turmoil. To maintain their accustomed lifestyle, Alex's spouse, Annabelle, steps up to the challenge by...
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Premium
2006 · Movie · United States
Direction Pete Chatmon
Cast Dorian Missick · Zoe Saldana · Hill Harper · Frankie Faison
Synopsis Premium (2006) follows Reginald "Cool" Coolidge, an aspiring actor who is frustrated with the lack of meaningful roles for African American actors and is eagerly awaiting his breakthrough in a significant production. In the meantime, he works at his mother's...
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The Toe Tactic
2008 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction Emily Hubley
Cast Lily Rabe · Xander Berkeley · H. Jon Benjamin · Richard Cox
Synopsis The Toe Tactic (2008) follows Mona, a woman grappling with profound sorrow and depression following her father's passing. She has withdrawn from her life, leaving her teaching job to work as a temporary office assistant, avoiding her mother's calls, conversing...
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White Lies
1997 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Ken Selden
Cast Julie Warner · Lawrence Gilliard Jr. · Terry Kinney · Rosanna Arquette
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Mr. Soul!
2018 · Documentary · 90 min. · United States
Direction Melissa Haizlip · Samuel D. Pollard
Cast Ellis Haizlip · Sidney Poitier · Harry Belafonte · Anna Maria Horsford
Synopsis Mr. Soul! (2018) delves into the groundbreaking legacy of "Soul!", a pioneering U.S. public television arts and chat show that aired from 1968 to 1973. Created and hosted by Ellis Haizlip, this iconic program emerged in the wake of the...
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