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    Road to Rio 1947 POSTER

    Road to Rio

    1947

    English

    6.9

    23

    100%

    77%

    Action

    Adventure

    adventure comedy

    buddy comedy

    Comedy

    musical

    Musical

    rio de janeiro

    road movie

    Romance

    ship

    Norman Z. McLeod Norman Z. McLeod Director Paul Newlan Paul Newlan as Butcher Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Cardoso Frank Hagney Frank Hagney as Roustabout George Chandler George Chandler as Ship's Valet
    Scat Sweeney and Hot Lips Barton, two out of work musicians, stow away onboard a ship bound for Rio, after accidentally setting fire to the big top of a circus. They then get mixed up with a potential suicide Lucia, who first thanks them, then unexpectedly turns them over to the ship's captain. When they find out that she has been hypnotized, to go through a marriage of convenience, when the ship reaches Rio, the boys turn up at the ceremony, in order to stop the wedding, and to help catch the crooks.
    Vice Raid 1959 POSTER

    Vice Raid

    1959

    English

    5.5

    9

    Action

    corruption

    Crime

    Drama

    investigation

    mafia

    police detective

    prostitution

    vice squad

    Edward L. Cahn Edward L. Cahn Director Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Frank Burke Arthur Tovey Arthur Tovey as Internal Affairs Hearing Attendee Lester Dorr Lester Dorr as Malone's Receptionist Brad Dexter Brad Dexter as Vince Malone
    A prostitute sets out to frame a cop.
    Hold Back the Dawn 1941 POSTER

    Hold Back the Dawn

    1941

    English

    7.3

    8

    100%

    79%

    Action

    border

    Drama

    immigration

    jealousy

    mexico

    Romance

    telephone

    told in flasblack

    Mitchell Leisen Mitchell Leisen Director Edward Fielding Edward Fielding as American Consul Paulette Goddard Paulette Goddard as Anita Dixon Rosemary DeCamp Rosemary DeCamp as Berta Kurz Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Fred Flores
    Romanian-French gigolo Georges Iscovescu wishes to enter the USA. Stopped in Mexico by the quota system, he decides to marry an American, then desert her and join his old partner Anita, who's done likewise. But after sweeping teacher Emmy Brown off her feet, he finds her so sweet that love and jealousy endanger his plans.
    Beau Geste 1939 POSTER

    Beau Geste

    1939

    English

    7.5

    11

    92%

    83%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    brother

    cruelty

    Drama

    foreign legion

    fort

    soldier

    War

    William A. Wellman William A. Wellman Director Donald O'Connor Donald O'Connor as Beau Geste Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Corporal Golas Ray Milland Ray Milland as John Geste George Chandler George Chandler as Legionnaire Cordier
    When three brothers join the Foreign Legion to escape a troubled past, they find themselves trapped under the command of a sadistic sergeant deep in the scorching Sahara. Now the brothers must fight for their lives as they plot mutiny against tyranny and defend a desert fortress against a brutal enemy.
    Viva Zapata! 1952 POSTER

    Viva Zapata!

    1952

    English

    7.2

    26

    53%

    75%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    mexican revolution

    mexico

    peasant

    presidential election

    usa president

    Western

    Elia Kazan Elia Kazan Director Joseph Wiseman Joseph Wiseman as Fernando Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as New General Henry Corden Henry Corden as Senior Officer Fred Sadoff Fred Sadoff as Soldier
    The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.
    Background to Danger 1943 POSTER

    Background to Danger

    1943

    English

    6.4

    5

    46%

    46%

    Drama

    spy

    Thriller

    turkey

    War

    Raoul Walsh Raoul Walsh Director Jean Del Val Jean Del Val as Clerk Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Koylan Peter Lorre Peter Lorre as Nikolai Zaleshoff Juan Varro Juan Varro as Policeman
    An American gets caught up in wartime action in Turkey.
    The Great Caruso 1951 POSTER

    The Great Caruso

    1951

    English

    6.5

    2

    57%

    57%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    Music

    Mystery

    opera

    Romance

    Richard Thorpe Richard Thorpe Director Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Egisto Barretto Peter Brocco Peter Brocco as Father Bronzetti Charles Evans Charles Evans as Finch - Benjamin's Butler Ian Wolfe Ian Wolfe as Hutchins
    Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and travels to America to sing for the Metropolitan Opera. At first, his lack of education and poor background make him an outcast in the high-class opera world. Eventually, his voice wins him both fans and the hand of his love, Dorothy. But his nonstop pace and desire to perform at any cost eventually take their toll on the singer's health.
    Young Man with a Horn 1950 POSTER

    Young Man with a Horn

    1950

    English

    7.2

    5

    86%

    72%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    Drama

    jazz

    jazz club

    jazz singer or musician

    Music

    musical

    musician

    Romance

    Michael Curtiz Michael Curtiz Director Bill Walker Bill Walker as Black Minister Doris Day Doris Day as Jo Jordan Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Louis Galba Paul Brinegar Paul Brinegar as Stage Manager
    Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.
    Let's Kill Uncle 1966 POSTER

    Let's Kill Uncle

    1966

    English

    5.7

    3

    39%

    39%

    Action

    Comedy

    Horror

    Thriller

    uncle

    William Castle William Castle Director Mary Badham Mary Badham as Chrissie Linda Lawson Linda Lawson as Justine Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Steward Nigel Green Nigel Green as The Uncle-Major Kevin Harrison
    A 12-year-old orphan who has just inherited a fortune is trapped on an island with his uncle, a former British intelligence commander who intends to kill him. A young girl is the boy's only ally against the sarcastic uncle, who uses hypnotism, a pool of sharks, fire, and poisonous mushrooms as weapons.
    April in Paris 1952 POSTER

    April in Paris

    1952

    English

    5.9

    7

    44%

    44%

    Action

    Comedy

    musical

    Musical

    paris, france

    Romance

    David Butler David Butler Director Doris Day Doris Day as Ethel S. 'Dynamite' Jackson George Givot George Givot as François Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Ship Captain John Alvin John Alvin as Tracy
    A series of misunderstandings leads to a chorus girl traveling to Paris to represent the American theater, where she falls in love with a befuddled bureaucrat.
    Alias Nick Beal 1949 POSTER

    Alias Nick Beal

    1949

    English

    7.1

    7

    Action

    Drama

    Fantasy

    Film-Noir

    fog

    Horror

    moral conflict

    Mystery

    noir

    pact with the devil

    politician

    prostitute

    Thriller

    John Farrow John Farrow Director Thomas Mitchell Thomas Mitchell as Joseph Foster Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Karl Darryl Hickman Darryl Hickman as Larry Price Charles Evans Charles Evans as Paul Norton
    After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.
    Rope of Sand 1949 POSTER

    Rope of Sand

    1949

    English

    6.6

    3

    33%

    33%

    Action

    Adventure

    Crime

    Film-Noir

    Thriller

    William Dieterle William Dieterle Director Sam Jaffe Sam Jaffe as Dr. Francis Hunter John Roy John Roy as Police Officer Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Ship's Captain Peter Lorre Peter Lorre as Toady
    Story of a South African diamond mine watched over by a sadistic policeman tasked with looking out for smugglers.
    My Favorite Spy 1951 POSTER

    My Favorite Spy

    1951

    English

    6.5

    5

    59%

    59%

    Comedy

    Crime

    Music

    Romance

    tangier morocco

    Norman Z. McLeod Norman Z. McLeod Director Frank Hagney Frank Hagney as Camel-Herder Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Fire Chief Michael Ansara Michael Ansara as House Servant Paul Newlan Paul Newlan as Tangier Policeman
    A burlesque comic doubles for a spy in Tangier and meets the spy's girlfriend, who is also a spy.
    Jivaro 1954 POSTER

    Jivaro

    1954

    English

    5.9

    3

    Adventure

    gold

    interracial romance

    love triangle

    Mystery

    Romance

    rubber

    Thriller

    Edward Ludwig Edward Ludwig Director Rhonda Fleming Rhonda Fleming as Alice Parker Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Jacques Fernando Lamas Fernando Lamas as Rio Galdez Brian Keith Brian Keith as Tony
    At Rio Galdez's remote Brazilian trading post live assorted outcast Americans and Europeans, including Jerry Russell, ex-engineer who became obsessed with the Jivaro headhunters' treasure, quit his job, and took up with the bottle and local girl Maroa. But he still gets letters from his nominal fiancée in California, and unexpectedly the shapely, glamorous Alice Parker arrives, expecting to marry a rich planter. Disillusioned, Alice is almost ready to fall into Rio's arms when news comes that Jerry is missing in Jivaro country.
    Flying Tigers 1942 POSTER

    Flying Tigers

    1942

    English

    6.7

    11

    70%

    68%

    Action

    aviator

    commander

    dangerous mission

    Drama

    fighter pilot

    nurse

    Romance

    War

    world war ii

    David Miller David Miller Director Richard Crane Richard Crane as Airfield Radioman Addison Richards Addison Richards as Col. Lindsay Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Missionairy Anne Jeffreys Anne Jeffreys as Nurse
    Jim Gordon commands a unit of the famed Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group which fought the Japanese in China before America's entry into World War II. Gordon must send his outnumbered band of fighter pilots out against overwhelming odds while juggling the disparate personalities and problems of his fellow flyers.
    Arise, My Love 1940 POSTER

    Arise, My Love

    1940

    English

    6.9

    3

    71%

    56%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    escape

    patriotism

    prison cell

    prisoner of war

    Romance

    self sacrifice

    wartime

    Mitchell Leisen Mitchell Leisen Director Douglas Kennedy Douglas Kennedy as College Boy Jean Del Val Jean Del Val as Conductor Amzie Strickland Amzie Strickland as Girl at Maxim's Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Uniformed Clerk
    A dashing pilot and a vivacious reporter have romantic and dramatic adventures in Europe as World War II begins.
    Pot o' Gold 1941 POSTER

    Pot o' Gold

    1941

    English

    6.0

    4

    52%

    52%

    Action

    big band

    Comedy

    harmonica

    Musical

    music store

    Romance

    George Marshall George Marshall Director Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Canadian Guide Paulette Goddard Paulette Goddard as Molly McCorkle Nellie V. Nichols Nellie V. Nichols as Mrs. Poppadolis Edgar Dearing Edgar Dearing as Police Officer McGinty
    Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in-house band who constantly practices. Soon, Jimmy finds himself trying to help the band by getting them gigs and trying to reconcile the family with his uncle.
    For Me and My Gal 1942 POSTER

    For Me and My Gal

    1942

    English

    7.0

    5

    100%

    83%

    musical

    Musical

    Romance

    song and dance

    vaudeville

    vaudeville act

    War

    wartime

    world war i

    Busby Berkeley Busby Berkeley Director Walter Baldwin Walter Baldwin as Bill Keenan Wynn Keenan Wynn as Eddie Milton Addison Richards Addison Richards as France Doctor Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Nick
    Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.
    Boom Town 1940 POSTER

    Boom Town

    1940

    English

    7.0

    4

    68%

    68%

    Adventure

    Drama

    Music

    oil

    oil field

    oil tycoon

    partnership

    Romance

    Western

    wildcatter

    Jack Conway Jack Conway Director Casey Johnson Casey Johnson as Little Jack Frank Hagney Frank Hagney as Man Abandoned by Whitey John T. Murray John T. Murray as Mr. Springtime Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Venezuelan Officer
    Two buddies who rise from fly-by-night wildcatters to oil tycoons over a twenty year period both love the same woman. McMasters and Sand come to oil towns to get rich. Betsy comes West intending to marry Sand but marries McMasters instead. Getting rich and losing it all teaches McMasters and Sand the value of personal ties.
    Road to Utopia 1945 POSTER

    Road to Utopia

    1945

    English

    7.1

    9

    100%

    76%

    Action

    Adventure

    alaska

    Comedy

    Family

    map

    musical

    Musical

    road movie

    ship

    vaudeville

    Hal Walker Hal Walker Director Douglass Dumbrille Douglass Dumbrille as Ace Larson Hillary Brooke Hillary Brooke as Kate Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as McGurk Paul Newlan Paul Newlan as Tough Ship's Purser
    While on a ship to Skagway, Alaska, Duke and Chester find a map to a secret gold mine, which had been 'stolen' by thugs. In Alaska to recover her father's map, Sal Van Hoyden falls in with Ace Larson, who secretly wants to steal the gold mine for himself. Duke, Chester, the thugs, Ace and his henchman chase each other all over the countryside—for the map.
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