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    Circus Performers 1981 POSTER

    Circus Performers

    1981

    Romanian

    7.2

    2

    Adventure

    Drama

    Family

    woman director

    Elisabeta Bostan Elisabeta Bostan Director Rudy Rosenfeld Rudy Rosenfeld as Lucia Maier Lucia Maier as Alexandru Repan Alexandru Repan as Dorina Lazar Dorina Lazar as
    A circus family encounters hard times and family strife, but is brought into the limelight through their chance encounter with a polar bear cub.
    History of the World: Part I 1981 POSTER

    History of the World: Part I

    1981

    English

    6.8

    31

    61%

    81%

    Action

    Comedy

    french revolution

    History

    inquisition

    moses

    musical

    Musical

    roman empire

    stone age

    Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Director Howard Morris Howard Morris as Court Spokesman - The Roman Empire John Hurt John Hurt as Jesus - The Roman Empire Mary-Margaret Humes Mary-Margaret Humes as Miriam Johnny Silver Johnny Silver as Small Liar - The Roman Empire
    An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
    A Broken Love Story 1981 POSTER

    A Broken Love Story

    1981

    Turkish

    7.2

    7

    Drama

    Ömer Kavur Ömer Kavur Director Hümeyra Hümeyra as Aysel Kamran Usluer Kamran Usluer as Bedri Bey Mehmet Esen Mehmet Esen as Kasaba Sakini Halil Ergün Halil Ergün as Yavuz
    Fuat is forced into an "advantegeous" marriage to a rich girl due to his family financial lowness. He, however loves another, Aysel. After he loses his best friend, Bedri, to suicide, he rebels against the system with heartbreaking results.
    Chariots of Fire 1981 POSTER

    Chariots of Fire

    1981

    English

    7.1

    35

    84%

    80%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    missionary

    olympic games

    scotland

    Sport

    sports

    underdog

    Hugh Hudson Hugh Hudson Director Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh as Cambridge Student - Society Day crowd Nigel Havers Nigel Havers as Lord Andrew Lindsay Ian Holm Ian Holm as Sam Mussabini Alice Krige Alice Krige as Sybil Gordon
    In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.
    Neighbors 1981 POSTER

    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.
    Frankfurt: The Face of a City 1981 POSTER

    Frankfurt: The Face of a City

    1981

    German

    5.9

    3

    Action

    frankfurt

    frankfurt am main

    frankfurt am main, germany

    Thriller

    Roger Fritz Roger Fritz Director René Schell René Schell as Michael Lewy Michael Lewy as Aldo Joachim Hackethal Joachim Hackethal as Buchprüfer von Klewer Kurt Raab Kurt Raab as Onkel Ossi
    Bored with her stuffy village life, teenager Susanne decides to run away to the bright lights Frankfurt, while her boyfriend does his military. Caught in the swamp of drugs, prostitution, violence and human trafficking, Susanne experiences the dark side of the big city.
    Bustin' Loose 1981 POSTER

    Bustin' Loose

    1981

    English

    6.0

    15

    60%

    61%

    Action

    bus

    Comedy

    Drama

    farm life

    road trip

    school

    teacher

    Michael Schultz Michael Schultz Director Vincent Price Vincent Price as Alcoholic Mechanic George Coe George Coe as Doctor Wilson T. Renfrew Richard Pryor Richard Pryor as Joe Braxton Roy Jenson Roy Jenson as Klan Leader
    After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation, he is given a second chance. All he has to do is drive a group of special kids across the country.
    Rich and Famous 1981 POSTER

    Rich and Famous

    1981

    English

    5.8

    7

    60%

    40%

    Drama

    friendship

    roommate

    roommates

    George Cukor George Cukor Director David Selby David Selby as Doug Blake Jacqueline Bisset Jacqueline Bisset as Liz Hamilton Ruth Storey Ruth Storey as Malibu Party Guest Merv Griffin Merv Griffin as Merv Griffin
    Two literary women compete for 20 years: one writes for the critics; the other one, to get rich.
    Jaws of Satan 1981 POSTER

    Jaws of Satan

    1981

    English

    4.0

    1

    9%

    9%

    Action

    cobra

    druid

    Horror

    priest

    rattlesnake

    snake

    witch

    Bob Claver Bob Claver Director Jamie Lawrence Jamie Lawrence as Carnie Kid Jordan Williams Jordan Williams as Deputy Jack Gretchen Corbett Gretchen Corbett as Dr. Maggie Sheridan Christina Applegate Christina Applegate as Kim Perry
    A preacher whose ancestors were Druids battles Satan, who has taken the form of a huge snake.
    The Aviator's Wife 1981 POSTER

    The Aviator's Wife

    1981

    French

    7.4

    16

    82%

    84%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    obsession

    Romance

    stalking

    Éric Rohmer Éric Rohmer Director Marie Rivière Marie Rivière as Anne Mathieu Carrière Mathieu Carrière as Christian Fabrice Luchini Fabrice Luchini as Mercillat Mary Stephen Mary Stephen as Tourist
    A student is devastated when he finds that his girlfriend is cheating on him. In order to find out why she did it, he decides to spy on her and her airline pilot lover. Then he sees the pilot with a blonde woman and he begins to follow them…
    Escape from New York 1981 POSTER

    Escape from New York

    1981

    English

    7.1

    139

    86%

    77%

    Action

    Adventure

    martial arts

    new york city

    Sci-Fi

    street gang

    taxi

    usa president

    war veteran

    John Carpenter John Carpenter Director Season Hubley Season Hubley as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts Jamie Lee Curtis Jamie Lee Curtis as Narrator / Computer Kurt Russell Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes as The Duke
    In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
    Body Heat 1981 POSTER

    Body Heat

    1981

    English

    7.4

    49

    96%

    81%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    femme fatale

    florida

    infidelity

    murder

    prison

    Romance

    smoking

    Thriller

    Lawrence Kasdan Lawrence Kasdan Director Kim Zimmer Kim Zimmer as Mary Ann Kathleen Turner Kathleen Turner as Matty Walker Ted Danson Ted Danson as Peter Lowenstein Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke as Teddy Lewis
    In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.
    Fire on the Mountain 1981 POSTER

    Fire on the Mountain

    1981

    English

    6.4

    5

    Action

    Drama

    new mexico

    ranch

    Donald Wrye Donald Wrye Director Harvey Vernon Harvey Vernon as Bartender Michael Conrad Michael Conrad as Desalius Ron Howard Ron Howard as Lee Mackie Gary Graham Gary Graham as Marshal Burr
    A young real estate developer returns to his hometown to make a land killing but soon takes up the cause of a crusty old-timer in his struggles with the government which wants his ranch for an Army missile base.
    Kung Fu Zombie 1981 POSTER

    Kung Fu Zombie

    1981

    Cn

    5.2

    5

    Action

    Comedy

    Horror

    undead

    Shan Hua Shan Hua Director Yu Wang Yu Wang as Chung-You Chang Chung-You Chang as Yan Hsiao Yan Hsiao as Sha-Li Pai Sha-Li Pai as
    Martial artist Pang is under attack by an old enemy, Lu Dai, who plans to use an army of zombies to kill him. When the plan goes south, Pang must stop his revived rival, stuck in the body of a man he has recently killed.
    Erotic Passion 1981 POSTER

    Erotic Passion

    1981

    Greek

    4.0

    16

    axe

    coming of age

    Crime

    criminal

    Drama

    erotic

    gun

    Ilias Mylonakos Ilias Mylonakos Director Spyros Bourlesis Spyros Bourlesis as Frixos Altiparmak Frixos Altiparmak as Giorgos Kralis Giorgos Kralis as (as George Koralis) Telis Stallone Telis Stallone as Man at Nightclub
    Since her parents' death, 19-year old Della lives with her aunt Marsha and Andrew, her old husband. One morning Marsha has sex with Alex, her husband's doctor. Right afterwords, Della seduces him at the beach while Marsha watches them from her window. The two women have a fight which results to Della leaving the house. She finds refuge at Maria's (a friend of hers) place but as it appears she is missing and the house is inhabited by Aris and Samantha. Della makes a pass at Aris, managing to infuriate Samantha. In the meanwhile, the local authorities are investigating the murder of Aris' business partner, Steve Brynner. When all trace leads to Aris, Della suggests a swap: She'll travel to Italy to get fake passports for the couple as long as they accept to murder Marsha.
    Underground Aces 1981 POSTER

    Underground Aces

    1981

    English

    4.2

    6

    beverly hills

    Comedy

    hotel

    luxurious

    parking

    Robert Butler Robert Butler Director Ernie Hudson Ernie Hudson as African General Jed Mills Jed Mills as Father Melanie Griffith Melanie Griffith as Lucy Nicky Katt Nicky Katt as Son
    The escapades of a crew of zany parking lot attendants.
    True Confessions 1981 POSTER

    True Confessions

    1981

    English

    6.3

    25

    71%

    53%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    brothel

    cop

    Crime

    Drama

    los angeles, california

    murder investigation

    priest

    Ulu Grosbard Ulu Grosbard Director Robert Duvall Robert Duvall as Det. Tom Spellacy Robert De Niro Robert De Niro as Father Des Spellacy Dan Hedaya Dan Hedaya as Howard Terkel Gwen Van Dam Gwen Van Dam as Mrs. Fazenda
    A cop clashes with his priest brother while investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute.
    One from the Heart 1981 POSTER

    One from the Heart

    1981

    English

    6.5

    13

    Action

    circus performer

    Drama

    fourth of july

    las vegas

    musical

    Musical

    Romance

    Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola Director Lainie Kazan Lainie Kazan as Maggie Raul Julia Raul Julia as Ray Allen Garfield Allen Garfield as Restaurant Owner Javier Grajeda Javier Grajeda as Understudy
    In a dazzling, dreamlike Las Vegas, longtime couple Hank and Frannie break up on their fifth anniversary and each pursue the fantasy of new love over one neon-soaked night—he with a free-spirited acrobat, she with a seductive musician. But as illusion and reality blur, both must decide whether passion or devotion truly defines the heart.
    My Bloody Valentine 1981 POSTER

    My Bloody Valentine

    1981

    English

    6.3

    36

    56%

    52%

    Action

    Horror

    killing spree

    maniac

    miner

    murder

    Mystery

    serial killer

    slasher

    Thriller

    George Mihalka George Mihalka Director Gina Dick Gina Dick as Gretchen Keith Knight Keith Knight as Hollis Patricia Hamilton Patricia Hamilton as Mabel Pat Hamilton Pat Hamilton as Mabel
    Twenty years after a Valentine's Day tragedy claimed the lives of five miners, Harry Warden returns for a vengeful massacre among teen sweethearts gearing up for another party.
    Clash of the Titans 1981 POSTER

    Clash of the Titans

    1981

    English

    6.9

    51

    63%

    71%

    Action

    Adventure

    Family

    Fantasy

    mythology

    octopus

    riddle

    stop motion

    stop motion (some scenes)

    witch

    Desmond Davis Desmond Davis Director Neil McCarthy Neil McCarthy as Calibos Siân Phillips Siân Phillips as Cassiopeia Pat Roach Pat Roach as Hephaestus Maggie Smith Maggie Smith as Thetis
    To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, half-God-half-mortal Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head and battling the feared Kraken.
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