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    The Onion Field 1979 POSTER

    The Onion Field

    1979

    English

    6.8

    9

    87%

    64%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    capital punishment

    cop-killer

    Crime

    Drama

    in the closet

    police officer killed

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Richard Herd Richard Herd as Beat Cop Michael Pataki Michael Pataki as Dist. Atty. Dino Fulgoni Bill Morey Bill Morey as Lawyer #1 William Sanderson William Sanderson as Young Con
    An LA police officer is murdered in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. However, legal loopholes could keep his kidnappers from receiving justice, and his partner is haunted by overwhelming survivor's guilt.
    The Black Marble 1980 POSTER

    The Black Marble

    1980

    English

    6.2

    2

    33%

    55%

    Action

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    Romance

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Christopher Lloyd Christopher Lloyd as Arnold's Collector Judy Landers Judy Landers as Pattie Mae Harry Dean Stanton Harry Dean Stanton as Philo Skinner James Woods James Woods as The Fiddler
    When alcoholic homicide investigator Valnikov is transferred to a burglary case that seems to involve a creepy dogcatcher, he's also given a new partner -- the pragmatic Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman, who's experiencing a midlife crisis and does not welcome Valnikov's company. But as these emotionally bruised cops are drawn deeper into the bizarre world of dog shows, animal fanatics and pet cemeteries, they're also drawn to each other.
    Malice 1993 POSTER

    Malice

    1993

    English

    6.5

    26

    54%

    46%

    Action

    boarder

    Crime

    desire to have children

    insurance fraud

    married couple

    Mystery

    Thriller

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Bill Pullman Bill Pullman as Andy Brenda Strong Brenda Strong as Claudia Diana Bellamy Diana Bellamy as Ms. Worthington Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman as Tracy
    A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches infants, Andy's a college professor. Things are never the same after she is taken to hospital and operated upon by Jed, a "know all" doctor.
    The Big Town 1987 POSTER

    The Big Town

    1987

    English

    5.9

    7

    50%

    36%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    chicago, illinois

    craps

    Drama

    gambler

    gangster

    Romance

    stripper

    Thriller

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Gary Farmer Gary Farmer as Duke Lee Grant Lee Grant as Ferguson Edwards Diane Lane Diane Lane as Lorry Dane Tom Skerritt Tom Skerritt as Phil Carpenter
    It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank at a private craps game at the Gem Club, owned by George Cole, and falls in love with two women, one of them Cole's wife.
    The Boost 1988 POSTER

    The Boost

    1988

    English

    6.1

    8

    40%

    50%

    Drama

    Romance

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director David Haskell David Haskell as Doctor James Woods James Woods as Lenny Brown Sean Young Sean Young as Linda Brown Jim Jansen Jim Jansen as Veterinarian
    Lenny Brown moves to California to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal government changes the tax laws, poor Lenny finds himself $700,000 in hock with nowhere to turn. His friend, Joel, introduces him to cocaine to give Lenny that needed "boost". What ensues next is a descent into drug addiction and insanity as Lenny tries to regain control of his life, all the while needing that extra "boost".
    City Hall 1996 POSTER

    City Hall

    1996

    English

    6.2

    38

    60%

    38%

    Action

    corruption

    Crime

    Drama

    drug dealer

    Mystery

    new york city

    police

    Thriller

    undercover

    undercover agent

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Mel Winkler Mel Winkler as Det. Albert Holly Bill Farmer Bill Farmer as Homer Simpson Al Pacino Al Pacino as Mayor John Pappas Ed Koch Ed Koch as Newscaster
    The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
    Taps 1981 POSTER

    Taps

    1981

    English

    6.8

    31

    68%

    67%

    Action

    cadet

    die hard scenario

    Drama

    gun

    hostile takeover

    military academy

    school shooting

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Sean Penn Sean Penn as Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer Tom Cruise Tom Cruise as Cadet Captain David Shawn Giancarlo Esposito Giancarlo Esposito as Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce Evan Handler Evan Handler as Edward West
    Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.
    Mercury Rising 1998 POSTER

    Mercury Rising

    1998

    English

    6.1

    64

    21%

    40%

    Action

    assassin

    autism

    bangkok, thailand

    Crime

    Drama

    fbi

    loss of loved one

    Thriller

    undercover agent

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Bruce Willis Bruce Willis as Art Jeffries Robert Stanton Robert Stanton as Dean Crandell Peter Stormare Peter Stormare as Shayes John Doman John Doman as Supervisor Hartley
    Renegade FBI agent Art Jeffries protects a nine-year-old autistic boy who has cracked the government's new "unbreakable" code.
    Vision Quest 1985 POSTER

    Vision Quest

    1985

    English

    6.7

    21

    63%

    78%

    Action

    coach

    Drama

    high school

    pizza

    Romance

    Sport

    sports

    wrestler

    wrestling

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker as Balldozer Linda Fiorentino Linda Fiorentino as Carla James Gammon James Gammon as Kuch's Dad Harold Sylvester Harold Sylvester as Tanneran
    After deciding he needs to do something meaningful with his life, high school wrestler Louden Swain sets out on a mission to drop weight and challenge the area's undefeated champion, which creates problems with his teammates and health. Matters are complicated further when Louden's father takes in an attractive female drifter who's on her way to San Francisco.
    Sea of Love 1989 POSTER

    Sea of Love

    1989

    English

    6.8

    53

    76%

    66%

    Action

    alcohol

    Crime

    detective

    Drama

    murder

    Mystery

    newspaper

    new york city

    police

    Romance

    Thriller

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Black Guy Al Pacino Al Pacino as Det. Frank Keller John Spencer John Spencer as Lieutenant Michael Rooker Michael Rooker as Terry
    Seen-it-all New York detective Frank Keller is unsettled - he has done twenty years on the force and could retire, and he hasn't come to terms with his wife leaving him for a colleague. Joining up with an officer from another part of town to investigate a series of murders linked by the lonely hearts columns he finds he is getting seriously and possibly dangerously involved with Helen, one of the main suspects.
    Domestic Disturbance 2001 POSTER

    Domestic Disturbance

    2001

    English

    5.6

    12

    23%

    38%

    adoption

    adoptive father

    blackmail

    child

    Crime

    maryland

    murder hunt

    Mystery

    Thriller

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Jim Meskimen Jim Meskimen as Bob Lerner John Travolta John Travolta as Frank Morrison Rebecca Tilney Rebecca Tilney as Laurie Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi as Ray Coleman
    Frank Morrison is a divorced father with a 12-year-old son, Danny. His ex-wife Susan and son Danny now live with Rick Barnes, Susan's new husband. Danny, who has a reputation for telling lies, accuses his stepfather of committing a murder. Initially, no one believes his accusations, but then Frank becomes convinced and is the only one who believes him. Now, the father Danny trusts must protect him from the stepfather he fears.
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