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    Band of Angels 1957 POSTER

    Band of Angels

    1957

    English

    6.5

    2

    60%

    65%

    american civil war

    biracial

    Drama

    plantation

    slave

    slave trade

    southern belle

    Western

    Raoul Walsh Raoul Walsh Director Harry Fleer Harry Fleer as Aide John Roy John Roy as Auction Guest Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Lt. Ethan Sears Jack Williams Jack Williams as Runaway
    Living in Kentucky prior to the Civil War, Amantha Starr is a privileged young woman. Her widowed father, a wealthy plantation owner, dotes on her and sends her to the best schools. When he dies suddenly Amantha's world is turned upside down. She learns that her father had been living on borrowed money and that her mother was actually a slave and her father's mistress.
    The Girl in the Kremlin 1957 POSTER

    The Girl in the Kremlin

    1957

    English

    4.9

    1

    double

    Drama

    Film-Noir

    josef stalin

    Mystery

    plastic surgery

    psychotronic film

    Thriller

    Russell Birdwell Russell Birdwell Director Norbert Schiller Norbert Schiller as Ivan Brubof William Schallert William Schallert as Jacob Stalin Carl Sklover Carl Sklover as Rashti Dale Van Sickel Dale Van Sickel as Taxi Driver
    In Moscow 1953, four terrified women prisoners are brought before Joseph Stalin, who chooses the beautiful Dasha. He punishes her by shaving off her long hair. Moments later, a plastic surgeon leads Stalin into the operating room and transforms his face so that he is unrecognizable. He vanishes, but OSS agent Steve Anderson searches for him in Europe.
    Man Afraid 1957 POSTER

    Man Afraid

    1957

    English

    6.1

    3

    Action

    burglar

    Crime

    Drama

    Film-Noir

    Thriller

    Harry Keller Harry Keller Director Larry Arnold Larry Arnold as Congregation Member George DeNormand George DeNormand as Detective Reta Shaw Reta Shaw as Nurse Willis Judson Pratt Judson Pratt as Wilbur Fletcher
    A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.
    Sweet Smell of Success 1957 POSTER

    Sweet Smell of Success

    1957

    English

    8.0

    27

    98%

    91%

    Action

    Drama

    Film-Noir

    jazz singer or musician

    media tycoon

    newspaper

    new york city

    noir

    sibling relationship

    Alexander Mackendrick Alexander Mackendrick Director Burt Lancaster Burt Lancaster as J.J. Hunsecker Lawrence Dobkin Lawrence Dobkin as Leo Bartha Forbes Murray Forbes Murray as Patron at Toots Shor's William Forrest William Forrest as Sen. Harvey Walker
    New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
    Guendalina 1957 POSTER

    Guendalina

    1957

    Italian

    6.7

    5

    Comedy

    Alberto Lattuada Alberto Lattuada Director Sylva Koscina Sylva Koscina as Francesca Redaelli, madre di Guendalina Leonardo Botta Leonardo Botta as Gianluca Jacqueline Sassard Jacqueline Sassard as Guendalina Redaelli Raf Vallone Raf Vallone as Guido Redaelli, padre di Guendalina
    Wealthy teenager Guendalina is a child of divorce. Oberdan, likewise a teenager, is a boy from a blue-collar family. Escaping from the tribulations of her home life, Guendalina creates a dream world of her own, casting Oberdan as her personal Prince Charming. Despite parental objections, girl and boy fall in love. Interestingly enough, the relationship between Guendalina and Oberdan remains pure and chaste throughout their film, which is more than can be said for their parents. their respective parents behave with marked laciviousness.
    Chicago Confidential 1957 POSTER

    Chicago Confidential

    1957

    English

    6.1

    5

    Action

    Adventure

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    film noir

    Film-Noir

    noir

    Sidney Salkow Sidney Salkow Director John Indrisano John Indrisano as Gilky - Strongarm Man Brian Keith Brian Keith as Jim Fremont Douglas Kennedy Douglas Kennedy as Ken Harrison John Roy John Roy as Nightclub Patron
    In the Windy City, the mob infiltrates a powerful union.
    Pal Joey 1957 POSTER

    Pal Joey

    1957

    English

    6.6

    9

    75%

    60%

    Action

    Drama

    Musical

    nightclub

    nightclub singer

    Romance

    san francisco, california

    singer

    George Sidney George Sidney Director Robert Reed Robert Reed as Boy Friend John Roy John Roy as Guest at Charity Ball Pierre Watkin Pierre Watkin as Mr. Forsythe John Hubbard John Hubbard as Stanley
    An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career.
    The River's Edge 1957 POSTER

    The River's Edge

    1957

    English

    6.4

    3

    41%

    41%

    Adventure

    Crime

    Drama

    ex-lover

    Film-Noir

    hit-and-run

    new mexico

    on the run

    ranch

    stolen money

    Thriller

    Allan Dwan Allan Dwan Director Anthony Quinn Anthony Quinn as Ben Cameron Harry Carey Jr. Harry Carey Jr. as Chet Ray Milland Ray Milland as Nardo Denning Tom McKee Tom McKee as U.S. Border Patrol Captain
    A murderous thief on the run with stolen loot forces a poor rancher to guide him across the desert into Mexico. Accompanying them is the rancher's wife, who happens to be the killer's former girlfriend.
    The Giant Claw 1957 POSTER

    The Giant Claw

    1957

    English

    4.6

    5

    32%

    32%

    Action

    b movie

    canada

    Fantasy

    giant bird

    Horror

    monster

    panic

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    ufo

    Fred F. Sears Fred F. Sears Director Edgar Barrier Edgar Barrier as Dr. Karol Noymann Jeff Morrow Jeff Morrow as Mitch MacAfee Leonard P. Geer Leonard P. Geer as Paramedic Valerie Allen Valerie Allen as Redhead
    Global panic ensues when it is revealed that a mysterious UFO is actually a giant turkey-like bird that flies at supersonic speed and has no regard for life or architecture.
    Sun in the Last Days of the Shogunate 1957 POSTER

    Sun in the Last Days of the Shogunate

    1957

    Japanese

    7.2

    6

    92%

    92%

    brothel

    Comedy

    Drama

    edo period

    grifter

    jidaigeki

    prostitute

    samurai

    Yûzô Kawashima Yûzô Kawashima Director Kenjirô Uemura Kenjirô Uemura as Chôbei - Ohisa's father Akitake Kôno Akitake Kôno as Matabei Izumi Ashikawa Izumi Ashikawa as Ohisa, the maid Masao Oda Masao Oda as Zenpachi
    Saheji, a man-about-town, gets stuck at a high-class brothel when he can’t pay the bill. He makes the best of his situation by performing various tasks amidst the tumult of the end of the shogunate—but always by making sure to get a “commission” for his troubles.
    The One That Got Away 1957 POSTER

    The One That Got Away

    1957

    English

    7.1

    4

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    War

    Roy Ward Baker Roy Ward Baker Director Bernard Horsfall Bernard Horsfall as Lieutenant - Kent Robert Cawdron Robert Cawdron as Officer on Horseback Anthony Bate Anthony Bate as Prisoner Escort - Sergeant Stratford Johns Stratford Johns as Second Detective
    Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World War.
    Tokyo Twilight 1957 POSTER

    Tokyo Twilight

    1957

    Japanese

    8.0

    32

    100%

    92%

    Action

    book trsnslator

    daughter

    Drama

    mahjong

    post war japan

    sibling relationship

    tokyo, japan

    Yasujirô Ozu Yasujirô Ozu Director Fujio Suga Fujio Suga as Masami Taura Masami Taura as Kenji Kimura Isuzu Yamada Isuzu Yamada as Kisako Aijima Setsuko Hara Setsuko Hara as Takako Numata
    Two sisters find out the existence of their long-lost mother, but the younger cannot accept the fact that she was abandoned as a child.
    The Tin Star 1957 POSTER

    The Tin Star

    1957

    English

    7.3

    10

    89%

    75%

    Drama

    hanging posse

    justice

    mixed race child

    nervous

    seamstress

    two guns belt

    Western

    Anthony Mann Anthony Mann Director John McIntire John McIntire as Dr. Joseph Jefferson 'Joe' McCord Frank McGrath Frank McGrath as Jim Clark - Stagecoach Driver Herman Hack Herman Hack as Townsman John Roy John Roy as Townsman
    An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
    Every Valley 1957 POSTER

    Every Valley

    1957

    English

    6.3

    2

    Documentary

    Michael Clarke Michael Clarke Director Donald Houston Donald Houston as Narrator
    A look at the transport system in the South Wales Valleys and how it effects peoples livelihoods and everyday lives.
    The Hard Man 1957 POSTER

    The Hard Man

    1957

    English

    6.1

    33%

    33%

    Action

    Drama

    pre-code

    texas ranger

    Western

    George Sherman George Sherman Director Rudy Bond Rudy Bond as John Rodman Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette as Mitch Willis Frank Hagney Frank Hagney as Posse Man Frank Richards Frank Richards as Vince Kane
    A Texas Ranger turns deputy sheriff; a woman wants him to kill her cattle-baron husband.
    Jailhouse Rock 1957 POSTER

    Jailhouse Rock

    1957

    English

    6.5

    16

    67%

    72%

    Action

    black and white

    Drama

    jail

    Music

    Musical

    rock music

    Romance

    Richard Thorpe Richard Thorpe Director John Roy John Roy as Bailiff John Indrisano John Indrisano as Convict John Dennis John Dennis as Mail Clerk #1 Judy Tyler Judy Tyler as Peggy Van Alden
    After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
    Desk Set 1957 POSTER

    Desk Set

    1957

    English

    7.2

    4

    100%

    83%

    Action

    Comedy

    computer

    office

    Romance

    Walter Lang Walter Lang Director Pamela Curran Pamela Curran as Bit Part Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn as Bunny Watson Merry Anders Merry Anders as Cathy Hal Taggart Hal Taggart as Member of the Board
    A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff.
    Night Ambush 1957 POSTER

    Night Ambush

    1957

    English

    6.5

    2

    Action

    Adventure

    crete

    Drama

    general

    History

    kidnapping

    morse code

    partisan

    War

    Michael Powell Michael Powell Director Howard Marion-Crawford Howard Marion-Crawford as British Port Officer Wolfe Morris Wolfe Morris as George Christopher Lee Christopher Lee as German officer at dentist' Richard Marner Richard Marner as German Officer with Gen. Brauer
    Led by British officers, partisans on Crete plan to kidnap the island's German commander and smuggle him to Cairo to embarrass the occupiers.
    Rock All Night 1957 POSTER

    Rock All Night

    1957

    English

    5.7

    2

    29%

    29%

    bartender

    Crime

    Drama

    held hostage

    hostage

    hostage-taking

    Music

    rock 'n' roll

    Roger Corman Roger Corman Director Russell Johnson Russell Johnson as Jigger Jonathan Haze Jonathan Haze as Joey Jeanne Cooper Jeanne Cooper as Mabel Ed Nelson Ed Nelson as Pete
    Cloud Nine, the local teen hangout, has been taken over by a pair of escaped killers, who hold the local teens hostage. The bartender realizes it's up to him to save the kids.
    Rübezahl - Herr der Berge 1957 POSTER

    Rübezahl - Herr der Berge

    1957

    German

    6.2

    1

    fairy tale

    Family

    Fantasy

    Erich Kobler Erich Kobler Director Niels Clausnitzer Niels Clausnitzer as Farmhand Franz Keck Franz Keck as Räuber Kraps Elke Arendt Elke Arendt as Serviermädchen Fritz Wepper Fritz Wepper as (uncredited)
    For 999 years, the mountain spirit Rübezahl has lived deep underground in the Giant Mountains. No one has seen him since. But when he learns that people no longer believe in him and that greed and injustice reign supreme, the lord of the mountains descends into the valley to teach humans a lesson with his magical powers. He harnesses a servant who is working his old horse to death to his carriage and gives him the whip. The mountain spirit turns the gold of his rich and miserly cousin Klaus into stones. Having become hungry on his journey, Rübezahl stops at an inn in the guise of a carter. When the greedy innkeeper, out of sheer greed, nibbles half of the scrambled eggs he has ordered from his plate, Rübezahl demands the eggs he has already paid for back...
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