Brock Peters
Language
English
Description
Charlton Heston plays a cop in this 21st century science-fiction horror story. The setting is New York, teeming with 40 million citizens, most of whom are out of work. Environmental erosion is almost complete and voluntary death is encouraged by government-sponsored clinics. For their food, the people have grown to rely almost totally on a greenish, wafer-like substance called soylent. As Heston investigates the murder of a magnate in the dictatorial...
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
The setting is a dusty Southern town during the Depression. A white woman accuses a black man of rape. Though he is obviously innocent, the outcome of his trial is such a foregone conclusion that no lawyer will step forward to defend him-- except the town's most distinguished citizen. His compassionate defense costs him many friendships but earns him the respect and admiration of his two motherless children.
7) Major Dundee
Publisher
Columbia Pictures
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A Union major late in the Civil War takes it upon himself to punish a band of Apaches who murdered a ranch family and fled into Mexico. Being short of troops he uses Confederate prisoners, ex-slaves and criminals to accomplish his goal.
13) Ace high
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Western action in the best Italian tradition has Wallach taking $300,000 from two hombres of questionable moral fiber, and then proceeding to spread the cash around generously.
14) The pawnbroker
Publisher
Republic Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Sol Nazerman is a WWII Nazi deathcamp survivor. Now, he runs a pawnshop and takes refuge in misery and a bitter condemnation of humanity.
17) Heavens above!
Series
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment [distributor]
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
An idealistic clergyman is accidentally assigned to a wealthy parish where he insists on ministering to the rich and poor alike, infuriating the town, the religious hierarchy, and the government.
Series
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Slaughter, the ex-Green Beret captain, is still battling the mob, this time it is the L.A. branch headed by Duncan. He agrees to help Detective Reynolds by obtaining Duncan's payroll file, but when his girlfriend is taken hostage, Slaughter is forced to take direct action.
19) The locket
Publisher
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Pub. Date
Ã2002.
Language
English
Description
The story of a wise woman who teaches a troubled young man an invaluable lesson about not giving up easily in the quest for both real love and a fulfilling life.