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    Embraye bidasse... ça fume 1978 POSTER

    Embraye bidasse... ça fume

    1978

    French

    3.3

    2

    Action

    Comedy

    Max Pécas Max Pécas Director Michel Degand Michel Degand as Jean-Louis Nadia Moreau Nadia Moreau as Nat Inès Vignolo Inès Vignolo as Noémie Paul Bomart Paul Bomart as Paulo
    On a leave from the army, Cri-Cri gets with his friends and stumbles upon an hamlet of beautiful girls.
    Lost Love 1978 POSTER

    Lost Love

    1978

    Japanese

    6.4

    2

    Drama

    nuclear power plant

    seaside

    Kazuo Kuroki Kazuo Kuroki Director Sayoko Yamaguchi Sayoko Yamaguchi as Asuka Yamazaki Eiji Okada Eiji Okada as Professor Kamiyama Yoshio Harada Yoshio Harada as Sakata Jun Fubuki Jun Fubuki as Tsubasa Aoba
    At a seaside city somewhere in the Tohoku area, the corpses of Nozomi, daughter of an affluent family, and Yamazaki, son of an engineer at the local nuclear power-plant, are found tied-to on a beach, as if they intended to commit double suicide. Nogami, a reporter, begins to investigate.
    Dr. Strange 1978 POSTER

    Dr. Strange

    1978

    English

    5.1

    16

    69%

    69%

    Action

    based on comic

    failed tv pilot

    Fantasy

    sorcerer

    Philip DeGuere Jr. Philip DeGuere Jr. Director Michael Ansara Michael Ansara as Ancient One Anne-Marie Martin Anne-Marie Martin as Clea Lake Philip Sterling Philip Sterling as Dr. Frank Taylor, Chief of Psychiatry Larry Anderson Larry Anderson as Magician
    A psychiatrist becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth in order to battle an evil Sorceress from the past.
    Adventures of a Plumber's Mate 1978 POSTER

    Adventures of a Plumber's Mate

    1978

    English

    4.2

    10

    Action

    Comedy

    Crime

    plumber

    sequel

    sexual humor

    Stanley A. Long Stanley A. Long Director Graham Ashley Graham Ashley as 1st Thief Stephen Lewis Stephen Lewis as Crapper Anna Quayle Anna Quayle as Loretta Proudfoot Mary Henry Mary Henry as Mrs. Wallings
    Randy plumber Sid South enjoys a profession which offers him ample opportunity to bed sexy housewives.
    Empire of Passion 1978 POSTER

    Empire of Passion

    1978

    Japanese

    7.0

    15

    80%

    70%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    Horror

    husband wife relationship

    regret

    relationship problems

    Romance

    sexual obsession

    suspicion of murder

    Nagisa Ôshima Nagisa Ôshima Director Kenzô Kawarasaki Kenzô Kawarasaki as (as Kenzo Kawarazaki) Hiroko Isayama Hiroko Isayama as Bride Takahiro Tamura Takahiro Tamura as Gisaburo Takuzô Kawatani Takuzô Kawatani as Inspector Hotta
    In a small Japanese village at the end of the 19th century, a rickshaw driver's wife takes on a much younger lover and the two conspire to murder him.
    The Night, the Prowler 1978 POSTER

    The Night, the Prowler

    1978

    English

    5.6

    1

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    Jim Sharman Jim Sharman Director Peter Collingwood Peter Collingwood as Dr. Herborn Kerry Walker Kerry Walker as Felicity Bannister Michael Chritis Michael Chritis as Greek in Park Tim Burns Tim Burns as Hippy Boyfriend
    Felicity Bannister is a young woman living in the shadow of her overpowering mother. Her oppression is her worst enemy until the day she is attacked by an intruder who breaks into her bedroom and forces Felicity into action. The tables are suddenly turned and Felicity transforms from the helpless victim into a ruthless renegade in search of trouble, driven by the anarchic thrill of malevolence.
    Stingray 1978 POSTER

    Stingray

    1978

    English

    5.5

    5

    38%

    38%

    Action

    Comedy

    Crime

    gun

    illegal drugs

    money

    nun

    speed

    sports car

    Richard Taylor Richard Taylor Director Sherry Jackson Sherry Jackson as Abigail Bratowski Christopher Mitchum Christopher Mitchum as Al William Watson William Watson as Lonigan Cliff Emmich Cliff Emmich as Roscoe
    Lonigan and his partner Tony, two drug dealers, shoot two cops who attempt to set them up, and run away with a million bucks and the drugs, which they stash in a red Corvette Stingray in a used car lot. When they attempt to recover their stash with their leader, Abigail, they find out that two happy-go-lucky dudes, Elmo and Al, have bought the car. They quickly pursue the two along with the police who think that the car's new owners are the criminals.
    Almost Summer 1978 POSTER

    Almost Summer

    1978

    English

    5.8

    Action

    Comedy

    high school

    Martin Davidson Martin Davidson Director Conrad E. Palmisano Conrad E. Palmisano as Assistant Coach Lee Purcell Lee Purcell as Christine Alexander Gene LeBell Gene LeBell as Football Coach Tim Matheson Tim Matheson as Kevin Hawkins
    A high-school election gets nasty.
    California Suite 1978 POSTER

    California Suite

    1978

    English

    6.2

    13

    50%

    45%

    academy awards

    academy awards (oscars)

    Action

    based on play or musical

    beverly hills

    Comedy

    Drama

    hotel

    husband wife relationship

    Romance

    Herbert Ross Herbert Ross Director Maggie Smith Maggie Smith as Diana Barrie Lupe Ontiveros Lupe Ontiveros as Maid Michael Caine Michael Caine as Sidney Cochran Tawny Moyer Tawny Moyer as Stewardess
    The misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
    Beauty and the Beast 1978 POSTER

    Beauty and the Beast

    1978

    Czech

    7.5

    25

    Action

    based on play or musical

    beast

    beauty and the beast

    castle

    fairy tale

    Fantasy

    Horror

    Mystery

    Romance

    romantic

    Juraj Herz Juraj Herz Director Jana Brejchová Jana Brejchová as Gábinka Tatjana Medvecká Tatjana Medvecká as Julie Karel Augusta Karel Augusta as Nápadník Vlastimil Harapes Vlastimil Harapes as Netvor
    Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. She goes to an enchanted castle in the woods and meets Netvor, a bird-like monster. As Netvor begins to fall in love with Julie, he must suppress his beastly urge to kill her.
    Naufragio 1978 POSTER

    Naufragio

    1978

    Spanish

    6.8

    Action

    Drama

    Fantasy

    Mystery

    Jaime Humberto Hermosillo Jaime Humberto Hermosillo Director Evangelina Martínez Evangelina Martínez as Eugenia María Rojo María Rojo as Leticia Manuel Ojeda Manuel Ojeda as Médico Margarita Isabel Margarita Isabel as Vecina
    One woman lives waiting for her son who is a sailor. She hasn't seen him for years although he writes to her a lot. The woman shares the letters and her grief with a co-worker and friend. This last woman begins to idealize her friend's son.
    Summer of Fear 1978 POSTER

    Summer of Fear

    1978

    English

    5.5

    11

    20%

    30%

    Action

    animal attack

    based on novel or book

    Horror

    horse

    obsession

    Thriller

    voodoo

    witch

    Wes Craven Wes Craven Director Lee Purcell Lee Purcell as Julia Trent Jeff McCracken Jeff McCracken as Mike Gallagher Linda Blair Linda Blair as Rachel Bryant Billy Beck Billy Beck as Sheriff
    A country family of five take in charming cousin Julie, whose parents recently died in a car crash, though teenaged daughter Rachel grows suspect that she has an alternative agenda; one that possibly includes witchcraft.
    The Toolbox Murders 1978 POSTER

    The Toolbox Murders

    1978

    English

    5.2

    12

    13%

    31%

    drill

    Horror

    murder

    Mystery

    slasher

    Thriller

    tools

    video nasty

    Dennis Donnelly Dennis Donnelly Director Aneta Corsaut Aneta Corsaut as Joanne Ballard Pamelyn Ferdin Pamelyn Ferdin as Laurie Ballard Don Diamond Don Diamond as Sgt. Cameron Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell as Vance Kingsley
    A serial killer, plagued by the memory of a fatal car accident, uses various tools to murder female tenants of a Los Angeles apartment complex, then abducts a teenaged girl who lives there with her family. When the police express doubt that the murders are connected to the girl's disappearance, her brother sets out to search for her on his own.
    The Tree of Wooden Clogs 1978 POSTER

    The Tree of Wooden Clogs

    1978

    Italian

    7.8

    11

    95%

    86%

    Action

    dancing

    Drama

    farm

    History

    parent child relationship

    peasant

    village

    winter

    Ermanno Olmi Ermanno Olmi Director Luigi Ornaghi Luigi Ornaghi as Batistì Francesca Moriggi Francesca Moriggi as Batistina Omar Brignoli Omar Brignoli as Minec Antonio Ferrari Antonio Ferrari as Tuni
    On a northern Italian farm, Batistì and his wife decide to send their son Minec to school, sacrificing his help in the fields but hoping to break the cycle of poverty in the family. But when Minec’s shoe breaks while walking for miles, Batisti puts the family’s future at risk to replace the clog.
    Ice Castles 1978 POSTER

    Ice Castles

    1978

    English

    6.6

    5

    44%

    69%

    Action

    Drama

    figure skating

    ice skating

    iowa

    Romance

    Sport

    sports

    Donald Wrye Donald Wrye Director Joel Thingvall Joel Thingvall as Arena Spectator David Huffman David Huffman as Brian Dockett Tom Skerritt Tom Skerritt as Marcus Winston Rio Rio as (uncredited)
    Alexis is on top of the world until a tragic accident dashes her hopes and dreams of becoming a world-class figure skater. Only with the help of those who love her can she prove to the world — and herself — that she still has the potential to realize her dreams.
    The Initiation of Sarah 1978 POSTER

    The Initiation of Sarah

    1978

    English

    5.7

    8

    25%

    25%

    Action

    Horror

    Thriller

    Robert Day Robert Day Director Talia Balsam Talia Balsam as Allison Deborah Ryan Deborah Ryan as Bobbie Adams Tony Bill Tony Bill as Paul Yates Robert Hays Robert Hays as Scott Rafferty
    Shy misfit Sarah Goodwin has a secret gift: the ability to control — and destroy — with her mind. When Sarah goes off to college with her more outgoing and popular sister, Patty, their plans to join the most prestigious sorority on campus are scuttled by snobby president, Jennifer Lawrence. Separated from her sister, Sarah is taken in by a rival, less popular sorority, whose mysterious house mother, Mrs. Hunter, is harboring a secret of her own: a scheme to harness Sarah's terrifying power for revenge. Betrayed by Patty, humiliated by Jennifer, it can only be a matter of time before Sorority Hell Week erupts in flame!
    Get Out Your Handkerchiefs 1978 POSTER

    Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

    1978

    French

    6.9

    2

    83%

    74%

    1970s

    bisexuality

    classical music

    Comedy

    Drama

    husband wife relationship

    Romance

    stricken

    Bertrand Blier Bertrand Blier Director Philippe Brigaud Philippe Brigaud as Le docteur Papillon Gérard Depardieu Gérard Depardieu as Raoul Carole Laure Carole Laure as Solange Patrick Dewaere Patrick Dewaere as Stéphane
    Solange is seriously depressed, and her kindhearted husband, Raoul, makes it his mission to cure her doldrums. After many failed attempts to cheer her up, Raoul hits upon a possible solution: find his wife a lover. Unfortunately, his choice, Stéphane, proves to be just as ineffectual in restoring her flagging spirits. In the end, the gorgeous Solange finds her own, highly problematic tonic to her troubles in the form of a 13-year-old boy.
    The Boys in Company C 1978 POSTER

    The Boys in Company C

    1978

    English

    6.9

    8

    77%

    77%

    army

    basic training

    Drama

    football (soccer)

    vietnam

    vietnam war

    War

    Sidney J. Furie Sidney J. Furie Director James Whitmore Jr. James Whitmore Jr. as Lt. Archer Noble Willingham Noble Willingham as Sgt. Curry R. Lee Ermey R. Lee Ermey as Sgt. Loyce Stan Shaw Stan Shaw as Tyrone Washington
    Disheartened by futile combat, appalled by the corruption of their South Vietnamese ally, and constantly endangered by the incompetence of their own company commander, the young men find a possible way out of the war. They are told that if they purposely lose a soccer game against a South Vietnamese team, they can spend the rest of their tour playing exhibition games behind the lines.
    Nighthawks 1978 POSTER

    Nighthawks

    1978

    English

    6.2

    2

    40%

    50%

    Drama

    gay

    gay theme

    lgbt

    london, england

    school teacher

    Ron Peck Ron Peck Director John Warburton John Warburton as Derek Jarman Derek Jarman as Peter Thomas Peter Thomas as Ken Robertson Ken Robertson as Jim
    In 70s Great Britain, a gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night.
    The Love Jewel 1978 POSTER

    The Love Jewel

    1978

    French

    4.3

    10

    Comedy

    Horror

    Patrice Rhomm Patrice Rhomm Director Jacques Manteil Jacques Manteil as Adrien Muriel Vatel Muriel Vatel as Draga Thierry de Brem Thierry de Brem as Francis Céline Gallone Céline Gallone as Jeanette / Francis' wife
    Adrien is a journalist specialised on the "strange". He is asked to interview a man who is said to know succubi. He meets a woman at the cemetery's entrance who offers him a ring which had belonged to Casanova and has magic powers which enable the journalist to make his fantasies come to reality. But he must sell this ring within seven days for fear of a terrible death
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