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    The Trial of the Chicago 7 2020 POSTER

    The Trial of the Chicago 7

    2020

    English

    7.7

    92

    89%

    90%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    black panther party

    chicago, illinois

    Drama

    History

    political activism

    right and justice

    Thriller

    Aaron Sorkin Aaron Sorkin Director Wayne Duvall Wayne Duvall as Det. Paul DeLuca John Doman John Doman as John Mitchell Michael Keaton Michael Keaton as Ramsey Clark Eddie Redmayne Eddie Redmayne as Tom Hayden
    What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
    The Mechanic 2011 POSTER

    The Mechanic

    2011

    English

    6.5

    339

    54%

    51%

    Action

    airport

    assassin

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    martial arts

    prostitute

    research

    Thriller

    Simon West Simon West Director Jason Statham Jason Statham as Arthur Bishop Tony Goldwyn Tony Goldwyn as Dean William Scharpf William Scharpf as Dean's Driver Donald Sutherland Donald Sutherland as Harry McKenna
    Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.
    Above the Law 1988 POSTER

    Above the Law

    1988

    English

    6.0

    37

    50%

    48%

    Action

    central intelligence agency (cia)

    chicago, illinois

    cia

    corruption

    Crime

    Drama

    martial arts

    Mystery

    Thriller

    vietnam

    Andrew Davis Andrew Davis Director Patrick Gorman Patrick Gorman as CIA Interrogator Michael Rooker Michael Rooker as Man in Bar Steven Seagal Steven Seagal as Nico Toscani Sharon Stone Sharon Stone as Sara Toscani
    Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom 2020 POSTER

    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

    2020

    English

    6.9

    31

    97%

    72%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    chicago, illinois

    Drama

    lesbian relationship

    lgbt

    Music

    recording studio

    singer

    George C. Wolfe George C. Wolfe Director Colman Domingo Colman Domingo as Cutler Taylour Paige Taylour Paige as Dussie Mae Joshua Harto Joshua Harto as Policeman Glynn Turman Glynn Turman as Toledo
    Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.
    Thief 1981 POSTER

    Thief

    1981

    English

    7.4

    59

    80%

    81%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    burglar

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    gangster

    loss of loved one

    shadowing

    Thriller

    Michael Mann Michael Mann Director James Belushi James Belushi as Barry Mike Genovese Mike Genovese as Bartender at Green Mill James Caan James Caan as Frank Del Close Del Close as Mechanic #1
    Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.
    Poltergeist III 1988 POSTER

    Poltergeist III

    1988

    English

    4.7

    27

    15%

    22%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    devil

    halloween

    Horror

    poltergeist

    religion and supernatural

    sequel

    Thriller

    Gary Sherman Gary Sherman Director Tom Skerritt Tom Skerritt as Bruce Gardner E.J. Murray E.J. Murray as Mary Zelda Rubinstein Zelda Rubinstein as Tangina Barrons Dan Charles Zukoski Dan Charles Zukoski as Teen in red sweater at party / 1 of 3 Kain mirror images
    Carol Anne has been sent to live with her Aunt and Uncle in an effort to hide her from the clutches of the ghostly Reverend Kane, but he tracks her down and terrorises her in her relatives' appartment in a tall glass building. Will he finally achieve his target and capture Carol Anne again, or will Tangina be able, yet again, to thwart him?
    Judas and the Black Messiah 2021 POSTER

    Judas and the Black Messiah

    2021

    English

    7.4

    123

    96%

    95%

    assassination

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    black panther party

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    History

    j edgar hoover

    Shaka King Shaka King Director Caleb Eberhardt Caleb Eberhardt as Bob Lee Martin Sheen Martin Sheen as J. Edgar Hoover Dominique Thorne Dominique Thorne as Judy Harmon Jesse Plemons Jesse Plemons as Roy Mitchell
    Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.
    Raw Deal 1986 POSTER

    Raw Deal

    1986

    English

    5.6

    51

    31%

    29%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    fbi

    gangster

    showdown

    small town

    Thriller

    undercover

    John Irvin John Irvin Director Victor Argo Victor Argo as Dangerous Man Darren McGavin Darren McGavin as Harry Shannon Leon Rippy Leon Rippy as Man in Tux Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mark Kaminski / Joseph P. Brenner
    Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.
    The Final Conflict 1981 POSTER

    The Final Conflict

    1981

    English

    5.5

    22

    29%

    33%

    Action

    ambassador

    anti-christ

    chicago, illinois

    demon

    devil's son

    Horror

    london, england

    Graham Baker Graham Baker Director Louis Mahoney Louis Mahoney as Brother Paulo Hazel Court Hazel Court as Champagne Woman At Hunt Sam Neill Sam Neill as Damien Thorn Don Gordon Don Gordon as Harvey Dean
    Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Damien fulfills a terrifying biblical prophecy. He also faces his own potential demise as an astronomical event brings about the second coming of Christ.
    While You Were Sleeping 1995 POSTER

    While You Were Sleeping

    1995

    English

    6.8

    56

    81%

    79%

    Action

    brother

    chicago, illinois

    coma

    Comedy

    Drama

    love of one's life

    Romance

    sibling relationship

    subway

    Jon Turteltaub Jon Turteltaub Director Bill Pullman Bill Pullman as Jack Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock as Lucy Rick Worthy Rick Worthy as Orderly Peter Gallagher Peter Gallagher as Peter
    A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistakenly thinks she's Peter's fiancée, and she doesn't correct them. Things get more complicated when she falls for his brother, who's not quite sure that she's who she claims to be.
    Call Northside 777 1948 POSTER

    Call Northside 777

    1948

    English

    7.4

    12

    81%

    74%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    chicago, illinois

    corruption

    Drama

    Film-Noir

    photographic evidence

    police corruption

    Henry Hathaway Henry Hathaway Director Thelma Ritter Thelma Ritter as Captain's Secretary Richard Conte Richard Conte as Frank Wiecek Addison Richards Addison Richards as John Albertson Robert Adler Robert Adler as Taxicab Driver
    In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. O'Neal to look into the case. For some time, O'Neal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
    Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986 POSTER

    Ferris Bueller's Day Off

    1986

    English

    7.8

    144

    83%

    92%

    Action

    adventure

    caper

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    coming of age

    high school

    independence

    Romance

    John Hughes John Hughes Director Jeffrey Jones Jeffrey Jones as Ed Rooney Cindy Pickett Cindy Pickett as Katie Bueller Mia Sara Mia Sara as Sloane Peterson Lyman Ward Lyman Ward as Tom Bueller
    After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.
    Barbershop: The Next Cut 2016 POSTER

    Barbershop: The Next Cut

    2016

    English

    5.9

    141

    91%

    66%

    Action

    african american comedy

    barbershop

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Drama

    inner city

    sequel

    street gang

    Malcolm D. Lee Malcolm D. Lee Director Regina Hall Regina Hall as Angie Jwaundace Candece Jwaundace Candece as Boy's Mother Ice Cube Ice Cube as Calvin Eve Eve as Terri
    To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.
    Crime Spree 2003 POSTER

    Crime Spree

    2003

    English

    6.4

    5

    Action

    american mafia

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Crime

    fbi

    gangster

    hoodlum

    Brad Mirman Brad Mirman Director Abe Vigoda Abe Vigoda as Angelo Giancarlo Richard Bohringer Richard Bohringer as Bastaldi Gérard Depardieu Gérard Depardieu as Daniel Foray Harvey Keitel Harvey Keitel as Frankie Zammeti
    An out-of-town heist becomes a nightmare for a crew of French burglars when they mistakenly rob the head of the Chicago mafia. Unaccustomed to the ways of the American underworld, it is not long before they have the mafia, the FBI and a couple of street gangs on their backs as they attempt to make their way back to Paris.
    I, Robot 2004 POSTER

    I, Robot

    2004

    English

    7.1

    267

    57%

    70%

    Action

    Adventure

    artificial intelligence

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    future

    loose adaptation

    Mystery

    police

    Sci-Fi

    suicide

    Thriller

    Alex Proyas Alex Proyas Director Will Smith Will Smith as Del Spooner Shia LaBeouf Shia LaBeouf as Farber Bruce Greenwood Bruce Greenwood as Lawrence Robertson Alan Tudyk Alan Tudyk as Sonny
    In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for the death, his investigation leads him to believe that humanity may be in danger.
    Derailed 2005 POSTER

    Derailed

    2005

    English

    6.6

    56

    20%

    58%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    business man

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    Horror

    hotel room

    husband wife relationship

    Mystery

    prison

    Romance

    Thriller

    Mikael Håfström Mikael Håfström Director Clive Owen Clive Owen as Charles Schine Giancarlo Esposito Giancarlo Esposito as Detective Church Vincent Cassel Vincent Cassel as LaRoche Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston as Lucinda Harris
    When two married business executives having an affair are blackmailed by a violent criminal, they are forced to turn the tables on him to save their families.
    Girls Just Want to Have Fun 1985 POSTER

    Girls Just Want to Have Fun

    1985

    English

    6.0

    21

    40%

    77%

    Action

    catholic school

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    dance competition

    dancing

    Music

    Romance

    Alan Metter Alan Metter Director Robin Antin Robin Antin as Dancer Gina Gershon Gina Gershon as Dancer Jonathan Silverman Jonathan Silverman as Drew Boreman Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. as Punk Party Crasher
    Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing.
    The Bikeriders 2023 POSTER

    The Bikeriders

    2023

    English

    6.6

    105

    79%

    74%

    1970s

    Action

    based on novel or book

    biker

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    interview

    photographer

    Jeff Nichols Jeff Nichols Director Austin Butler Austin Butler as Benny Mike Faist Mike Faist as Danny Norman Reedus Norman Reedus as Funny Sonny Tom Hardy Tom Hardy as Johnny
    After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
    Transformers: Dark of the Moon 2011 POSTER

    Transformers: Dark of the Moon

    2011

    English

    6.2

    292

    35%

    55%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on cartoon

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    moon

    Sci-Fi

    spacecraft

    Thriller

    traitor

    transformers

    Michael Bay Michael Bay Director Francesco Quinn Francesco Quinn as Dino Michael Daniel Cassady Michael Daniel Cassady as NASA Launch Technician Shia LaBeouf Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky Frank Welker Frank Welker as Shockwave / Soundwave
    The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.
    The Whole Nine Yards 2000 POSTER

    The Whole Nine Yards

    2000

    English

    6.7

    69

    42%

    64%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Crime

    dentist

    gangster

    hoodlum

    mafia

    montreal, canada

    Jonathan Lynn Jonathan Lynn Director Natasha Henstridge Natasha Henstridge as Cynthia Mark Camacho Mark Camacho as Interrogator #1 Bruce Willis Bruce Willis as Jimmy Tudeski Rosanna Arquette Rosanna Arquette as Sophie
    After a mobster agrees to cooperate with an FBI investigation in order to stay out of prison, he's relocated by the authorities to a life of suburban anonymity as part of a witness protection program. It's not long before a couple of his new neighbours figure out his true identity and come knocking to see if he'd be up for one more hit—suburban style.
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