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    It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World II 1988 POSTER

    It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World II

    1988

    Cn

    6.6

    4

    Action

    Comedy

    Clifton Ko Clifton Ko Director Lorraine Ho Lorraine Ho as Bill Tung Bill Tung as Bill Wing-Cho Yip Wing-Cho Yip as Chan Clifton Ko Clifton Ko as Lottery Announcer on TV
    After losing their lottery winnings during the bank's closure, the Biu family's luck changes again as Bill's job promotion and daughters' education and work careers sent them and the entire family to lead their new lives in Canada, where new misadventures await.
    Madame Sousatzka 1988 POSTER

    Madame Sousatzka

    1988

    English

    6.6

    6

    78%

    65%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    child prodigy

    Drama

    london, england

    Music

    pianist

    John Schlesinger John Schlesinger Director Twiggy Twiggy as Jenny Roger Hammond Roger Hammond as Lefranc Vernon Dobtcheff Vernon Dobtcheff as Music Critic Janine Duvitski Janine Duvitski as Woman
    In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano. As he struggles to meet the challenges, Manek must also deal with his mother, who vies with his teacher for his attention.
    Tapeheads 1988 POSTER

    Tapeheads

    1988

    English

    5.7

    6

    60%

    46%

    Action

    blackmail

    Comedy

    cult film

    midnight movie

    Music

    music video

    Bill Fishman Bill Fishman Director Tim Robbins Tim Robbins as Josh Tager Clu Gulager Clu Gulager as Norman Mart Lee Arenberg Lee Arenberg as Norton 'Weird Al' Yankovic 'Weird Al' Yankovic as 'Weird' Al
    The story of Ivan and Josh, two dimwitted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon learn the ins and outs of the business in LA, and with some help from Mo Fuzz, they soon become hot property. But not all goes smoothly when they try to resurrect the career of their favorite R&B duo, the Swanky Modes.
    The Accidental Tourist 1988 POSTER

    The Accidental Tourist

    1988

    English

    6.7

    14

    82%

    60%

    Action

    baltimore, usa

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    dog

    Drama

    paris, france

    Romance

    sibling relationship

    travel

    Lawrence Kasdan Lawrence Kasdan Director Jon Kasdan Jon Kasdan as Boy at Doctor's Office Bill Pullman Bill Pullman as Julian Bill Lee Brown Bill Lee Brown as Morgue Detective #1 Geena Davis Geena Davis as Muriel
    After the death of his son, travel writer Macon Leary seems to be sleep walking through life. Macon's wife is having similar problems. They separate, and Macon meets a strange, outgoing woman who brings him 'back down to earth', but his wife soon thinks their marriage is still worth another try.
    The Legend of the Holy Drinker 1988 POSTER

    The Legend of the Holy Drinker

    1988

    Italian

    7.1

    10

    85%

    85%

    Action

    Drama

    Ermanno Olmi Ermanno Olmi Director Rutger Hauer Rutger Hauer as Andreas Kartak Anthony Quayle Anthony Quayle as Distinguished Gentleman Sandrine Dumas Sandrine Dumas as Gaby Dominique Pinon Dominique Pinon as Wojtech
    Andreas Kartak, a homeless man living under the bridges of Paris, is lent 200 francs by a stranger as long as he promises to repay it to a local church when he can afford to. Kartak is determined to pay back his debt but circumstances, and his alcoholism, forever intervene.
    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.
    Buster 1988 POSTER

    Buster

    1988

    English

    5.9

    6

    56%

    56%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    heist

    mexico

    robbery

    Romance

    scotland yard

    David Green David Green Director Rupert Vansittart Rupert Vansittart as Fairclough Bill Rourke Bill Rourke as Gang Members Martin Jarvis Martin Jarvis as Inspector Mitchell Julie Walters Julie Walters as June
    Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop, he goes into hiding and can't contact his wife and child. He arranges to meet them in Mexico where he thinks they can begin again, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom.
    Zombie 5: Killing Birds 1988 POSTER

    Zombie 5: Killing Birds

    1988

    Italian

    3.6

    3

    Action

    Horror

    Mystery

    Joe D'Amato Joe D'Amato Director Lara Wendel Lara Wendel as Anne Robert Vaughn Robert Vaughn as Dr. Fred Brown Lin Gathright Lin Gathright as Jennifer Nona Paillet Nona Paillet as Steve's Grandmother
    A group of students goes into the woods to study birds, and soon the dead begin to rise to devour the living.
    Evil Dead Trap 1988 POSTER

    Evil Dead Trap

    1988

    Japanese

    6.2

    7

    50%

    50%

    Action

    conjoined twins

    cult film

    Horror

    japan

    rape

    snuff

    talk show

    Toshiharu Ikeda Toshiharu Ikeda Director Hiroshi Shimizu Hiroshi Shimizu as Yûji Honma Yûji Honma as Daisuke Muraki Aya Katsuragi Aya Katsuragi as Masako Abe Miyuki Ono Miyuki Ono as Nami Tsuchiya
    A talk show hostess takes a camera crew out to an abandoned factory to investigate a purported snuff film that was made there. As she gets closer to the truth, she and her friends are subjected to a brutal nightmare.
    Shahenshah 1988 POSTER

    Shahenshah

    1988

    Hindi

    6.3

    18

    47%

    47%

    Action

    Adventure

    bollywood

    Tinnu Anand Tinnu Anand Director Sharat Saxena Sharat Saxena as Abdul Avtar Gill Avtar Gill as Corrupt Police Officer Amrish Puri Amrish Puri as J.K Jagdeep Jagdeep as Tarachand Badlani
    Inspector Srivastav is framed by a wily and cunning gangster, J.K., and unable to prove his innocence, hangs himself, leaving behind his wife, and son, Vijay. Years later, Vijay has grown up and has joined the police force as an Inspector. Unlike his dad, he is corrupt and does accept bribes to turn a nelson's eye to crime. The City Police are assigned the task of apprehending a customed man called "Shahenshah", who operates at night and targets, tries and kills gangsters in a "Judge and Executioner "style. No one knows the real identity of Shahenshah, as he is feared by the police department, and respected by the poor and middle-class.
    Mr. North 1988 POSTER

    Mr. North

    1988

    English

    5.9

    6

    50%

    38%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    faith healer

    Danny Huston Danny Huston Director David Warner David Warner as Doctor Angus McPherson Katharine Houghton Katharine Houghton as Mrs. Skeel Virginia Madsen Virginia Madsen as Sally Boffin Tammy Grimes Tammy Grimes as Sarah Baily-Lewis
    Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments...
    Necromancer 1988 POSTER

    Necromancer

    1988

    English

    4.5

    6

    18%

    18%

    Action

    Horror

    Dusty Nelson Dusty Nelson Director Russ Tamblyn Russ Tamblyn as Charles DeLonge Shannon McLeod Shannon McLeod as Edna Elizabeth Kaitan Elizabeth Kaitan as Julie Johnson Tracey Ellis Tracey Ellis as Student #4
    Julie, a college student, is sexually assaulted by two fellow students. Desperate for revenge, she makes contact with a necromancer, who begins using her demonic powers to get rid of any guy Julie hates.
    Father 1988 POSTER

    Father

    1988

    Japanese

    5.7

    2

    Action

    Drama

    japanese family

    Keisuke Kinoshita Keisuke Kinoshita Director Yôko Moriguchi Yôko Moriguchi as Akiko Daigo Kusano Daigo Kusano as Kojiro Kin Sugai Kin Sugai as Matsu Yuko Saito Yuko Saito as Mie
    A middle-aged man's family loses patience with him as he struggles with his seemingly directionless life.
    Peacock King 1988 POSTER

    Peacock King

    1988

    Cn

    6.1

    6

    Action

    Adventure

    Fantasy

    Horror

    Biao Yuen Biao Yuen Director Ken Boyle Ken Boyle as Archeologist / Excavation leader Ken Ogata Ken Ogata as Jikû Ajari Biao Yuen Biao Yuen as Kôngquè Narumi Yasuda Narumi Yasuda as Saeko Kazama
    Coerced by the evil Witch Raga, Ashura, the Hell Virgin, attempts to unlock the four Earth holes that lead to the Gates of Hell. Together, Raga aims to control the Earth. However, two monks skilful in magical powers set off on a journey to the cities to obstruct Ashura from unlocking the gates and stop Raga. Otherwise, not only will control of the Earth be at stake, but the King of Hell will resurrect and darkness will overcome the world.
    Last Rites 1988 POSTER

    Last Rites

    1988

    English

    5.1

    5

    7%

    7%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    Romance

    Thriller

    Donald P. Bellisario Donald P. Bellisario Director Dane Clark Dane Clark as Don Carlo Paul Dooley Paul Dooley as Father Freddie Al Rodrigo Al Rodrigo as Luis De Vega Anne Twomey Anne Twomey as Zena
    After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael, who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.
    Clara's Heart 1988 POSTER

    Clara's Heart

    1988

    English

    6.1

    8

    47%

    58%

    Action

    baltimore, usa

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    grief

    jamaica

    racism

    Robert Mulligan Robert Mulligan Director Hattie Winston Hattie Winston as Blanche Loudon Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg as Clara Mayfield Beverly Todd Beverly Todd as Dora Kathleen Quinlan Kathleen Quinlan as Leona Hart
    David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
    Chilsu and Mansu 1988 POSTER

    Chilsu and Mansu

    1988

    Korean

    6.8

    1

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    painter

    quitting a job

    Romance

    south korea

    Kwang-su Park Kwang-su Park Director Shin-il Kang Shin-il Kang as Joong-Hoon Park Joong-Hoon Park as Chilsu Chong-ok Bae Chong-ok Bae as Jina Sung-kee Ahn Sung-kee Ahn as Mansu
    An aimless young man and his sign-painter friend draw a crowd when they climb to the top of a high-rise billboard.
    The Discarnates 1988 POSTER

    The Discarnates

    1988

    Japanese

    7.1

    9

    Action

    Drama

    Fantasy

    ice cream

    Nobuhiko Ôbayashi Nobuhiko Ôbayashi Director Tôru Minegishi Tôru Minegishi as Yôji Matsuda Yôji Matsuda as Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Dentist Kumiko Akiyoshi Kumiko Akiyoshi as Fusako Harada, Mother
    Harada is a successful scenario writer, and his best buddy has just announced an intention to propose to Harada's ex-wife. Recovering from the shock, Harada indulges in melancholy, mainly on his failure as a husband and father, and goes to a 'Rakugo' show, where a friendly man in the audience invites him home. Harada is puzzled at the strong resemblance of this man and his wife to his own parents, who were killed nearly 30 years ago when he was twelve.
    Tonkô 1988 POSTER

    Tonkô

    1988

    Japanese

    6.8

    3

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    History

    Romance

    War

    Jun'ya Satô Jun'ya Satô Director Mizuho Suzuki Mizuho Suzuki as Takahiro Tamura Takahiro Tamura as Tsao Yanhui Daijirô Harada Daijirô Harada as Weichi Kuang Kôichi Satô Kôichi Satô as Zhao Xingde
    In 1026, students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia, who wants to control the length of the Silk Road. One student is Zhao Xingde, who becomes the favorite of his commander, Zhu Wangli. While sacking a fortress, Xingde discovers Tsurpia, princess of the Uighur. He hides her; they fall in love. When he's sent away to study Xixian, he leaves Tsurpia in Zhu's care, but returns to find her engaged to Li. Tragedy follows, and he and Zhu enter a pact to take revenge when Li arrives at Dun-Huang, the region's seat of learning and culture. Against overwhelming odds, they find a surprising way to leave a monument to their life and love.
    Grandmother's House 1988 POSTER

    Grandmother's House

    1988

    English

    5.1

    7

    49%

    49%

    Action

    Horror

    slasher

    Thriller

    Peter Rader Peter Rader Director Tim Trella Tim Trella as Bus Driver Mary Peach Mary Peach as Fay Len Lesser Len Lesser as Grandfather Nico Mastorakis Nico Mastorakis as Relay Judge
    Recently orphaned teenagers David and Lynn are sent to California to live with their grandparents who they discover are harboring a terrifying secret.
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