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    Joe 1970 POSTER

    Joe

    1970

    English

    6.8

    9

    83%

    63%

    Action

    business man

    businessman

    Drama

    drug abuse

    drug dealer

    free love

    Thriller

    war veteran

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Peter Boyle Peter Boyle as Joe Curran K Callan K Callan as Mary Lou Curran Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon as Melissa Compton Estelle Omens Estelle Omens as Woman in Bargain Store
    After murdering his daughter's drug-dealing boyfriend, a wealthy ad executive stumbles into a bar and strikes up an uneasy alliance with Joe Curran, a drunken bigot with a bloodlust who works at a local factory.
    For Keeps? 1988 POSTER

    For Keeps?

    1988

    English

    5.9

    10

    Action

    baby

    Comedy

    Drama

    marriage

    pregnant

    pregnant woman

    Romance

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Miriam Flynn Miriam Flynn as Donna Elliot Janet MacLachlan Janet MacLachlan as Miss Giles Larry Drake Larry Drake as Night Clerk Jack Ong Jack Ong as Rev. Kim
    Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.
    8 Seconds 1994 POSTER

    8 Seconds

    1994

    English

    6.6

    16

    36%

    94%

    Action

    Biography

    bull riding

    cowboy

    Drama

    rodeo

    Sport

    Western

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Renée Zellweger Renée Zellweger as Buckle Bunny Tonie Perensky Tonie Perensky as Buckle Bunny David Stanford David Stanford as Bulldogger Ronnie Claire Edwards Ronnie Claire Edwards as Carolyn Kyle
    This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.
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    Happy New Year

    1987

    English

    5.9

    4

    22%

    22%

    Action

    antiquary

    Comedy

    Crime

    Horror

    jewelry

    new year's day

    new year's eve

    robber

    robbery

    Romance

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Dan Fitzgerald Dan Fitzgerald as Airline Ticket Clerk Peter Falk Peter Falk as Nick Tracy Brooks Swope Tracy Brooks Swope as Nina Gary Richardson Gary Richardson as Sargeant
    Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
    Inferno 1999 POSTER

    Inferno

    1999

    English

    5.2

    21

    36%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    harley davidson

    hostage

    hostility

    prison

    Romance

    small town

    sword

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Jaime Pressly Jaime Pressly as Dottie Matthews Jean-Claude Van Damme Jean-Claude Van Damme as Eddie Lomax Larry Drake Larry Drake as Ramsey Hogan Erik Aude Erik Aude as Soldier
    Eddie Lomax is a drifter who has been in a suicidal funk since the death of his close friend Johnny. Riding his motorcycle into a small desert town where Johnny once lived, Lomax is confronted by a gang of toughs, who beat him and steal his bike. However, Lomax is not a man to take an injustice lying down, and soon he begins exacting a violent revenge on the men who stole his motorcycle, with local handyman Jubal Early lending a hand and several area ladies offering aid and comfort.
    Slow Dancing in the Big City 1978 POSTER

    Slow Dancing in the Big City

    1978

    English

    5.4

    3

    ballerina

    Drama

    Musical

    Romance

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Anita Dangler Anita Dangler as Franny Ed Crowley Ed Crowley as Graffiti Cop Anne Ditchburn Anne Ditchburn as Sarah Gantz Daniel Faraldo Daniel Faraldo as T.C. Olivera
    An aging out of shape reporter falls for a pretty but seriously ill ballerina.
    Save the Tiger 1973 POSTER

    Save the Tiger

    1973

    English

    6.9

    2

    88%

    74%

    based on novel or book

    beverly hills

    businessman

    debt

    Drama

    failing marriage

    midlife crisis

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Jack Gilford Jack Gilford as Phil Greene Harvey Jason Harvey Jason as Rico Bob Harks Bob Harks as Salesman Ned Glass Ned Glass as Sid Fivush
    A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
    The Power of One 1992 POSTER

    The Power of One

    1992

    English

    7.1

    23

    35%

    87%

    Action

    africa

    apartheid

    based on novel or book

    bullying

    chicken

    Drama

    shower

    Sport

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Armin Mueller-Stahl Armin Mueller-Stahl as Doc Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman as Geel Piet Tracy Brooks Swope Tracy Brooks Swope as Mother Daniel Craig Daniel Craig as Sgt. Botha
    PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.
    The Karate Kid Part III 1989 POSTER

    The Karate Kid Part III

    1989

    English

    5.4

    84

    18%

    35%

    Action

    business man

    confidence

    Drama

    duel

    Family

    fighter

    Sport

    sports

    teen movie

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director William Zabka William Zabka as Johnny Randee Heller Randee Heller as Lucille Frances Bay Frances Bay as Mrs. Milo Gabriel Jarret Gabriel Jarret as Rudy
    Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
    The Karate Kid 1984 POSTER

    The Karate Kid

    1984

    English

    7.3

    139

    81%

    83%

    Action

    Drama

    Family

    friendship

    high school

    martial arts

    Sport

    sports

    taskmaster

    team

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth Shue as Ali Frances Bay Frances Bay as Lady with Dog Peter Jason Peter Jason as Soccer Coach Larry Drake Larry Drake as Yahoo #1
    New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
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    Neighbors

    1981

    English

    5.5

    8

    57%

    50%

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    cult film

    model airplane

    neighbor

    spaghetti

    swamp

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Lauren-Marie Taylor Lauren-Marie Taylor as Elaine Keese Kathryn Walker Kathryn Walker as Enid Keese Cathy Moriarty Cathy Moriarty as Ramona Dan Aykroyd Dan Aykroyd as Vic
    One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more unbelievable events unfold, our hero starts to question his own sanity... and those of his family.
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    Rocky

    1976

    English

    8.1

    203

    93%

    69%

    Action

    amateur

    Drama

    italian american

    love of one's life

    philadelphia, pennsylvania

    Sport

    transporter

    underdog

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Talia Shire Talia Shire as Adrian John Pleshette John Pleshette as Aftershave Commercial Director Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Frank Pesce Frank Pesce as Spectator
    Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
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    The Karate Kid Part II

    1986

    English

    6.2

    96

    49%

    52%

    Action

    Family

    japan

    karate

    martial arts

    Romance

    Sport

    sports

    typhoon

    underdog

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth Shue as Ali BD Wong BD Wong as Boy on Street Randee Heller Randee Heller as Lucille Chris Tashima Chris Tashima as Rockabilly Club Dancer
    Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen. Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself.
    Lean on Me 1989 POSTER

    Lean on Me

    1989

    English

    7.4

    31

    71%

    85%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    drug dealing

    gang

    high school

    violence in schools

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director Michael Beach Michael Beach as Mr. Darnell Robin Bartlett Robin Bartlett as Mrs. Elliott Ivonne Coll Ivonne Coll as Mrs. Santos Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman as Principal Joe Clark
    When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school around, he expels suspected drug dealers, padlocks doors and demands effort and results from students, staff and parents. Autocratic to a fault, this real-life educator put it all on the line.
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    Rocky V

    1990

    English

    5.4

    117

    32%

    31%

    Action

    career

    cataclysm

    Drama

    friendship

    philadelphia, pennsylvania

    Sport

    sports

    transporter

    John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Director G. Larry Butler G. Larry Butler as Boxing Match Attendee Dolph Lundgren Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago Michael Pataki Michael Pataki as Nicoli Koloff Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
    A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
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