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The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
Subgenre: | based on autobiographyepic |
Themes: | childhoodguiltwrestlingmilitarydrunkennesspoliticsfriendship |
Mood: | high school |
Locations: | brothelmexicobaseballwheelchairtaxidesertnightclubsmall towncemeterybarnew york city |
Characters: | military officerreligious motherself pityamerican soldiercatholicbabybrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationship |
Period: | 1950s1960s1970s |
Story: | u.s. marine corpsprotesting vietnam warvietnam veteranvietnam waranti war demonstrationreturn from warwar widowanti war protestwar injurysyracuse universitysyracuse new yorkveterans hospitalchin upsstrict motherdisabled veteran β¦political conventioncausalityfield hospitalindependence dayhigh school promgrocerlittle leagueworld war two veteranphysical therapystudent athleteloss of faithfriendly fireburgerdate in titlepacifismleg bracelong island new yorkcrotch shotsocial activismmonth in titlefast food restaurantbronx new york cityfourth of julyinfantryparaplegicgeorgiacripplewetting pantsurinemarinespit in the facetank toprainstormpost traumatic stress disorderfirst kissmiami floridaloss of sonbroken legrailway stationparadepoolblockbustervietnamtitle based on songsupermarketsix word titleratspeechuniformblack pantiesprologueracial slurdinerprayervomitingface slapdreamwoman on topmale frontal nudityfemale nuditysex scene (See All) |
Michael, Steven and Nick are young factory workers from Pennsylvania who enlist into the Army to fight in Vietnam. Before they go, Steven marries the pregnant Angela, and their wedding party also serves as the men's farewell party. After some time and many horrors, the three friends fall in the hand β¦s of the Vietcong and are brought to a prison camp in which they are forced to play Russian roulette against each other. Michael makes it possible for them to escape, but they soon get separated again. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epiccult film |
Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathsuicidemarriagepregnancydrinkingfeartortureescapedanceweddingfuneralbrutality β¦drug usegamblinghunting (See All) |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | wheelchairtaxismall towncemeterybarhospitalcarhelicoptermotorcyclebicyclerooftopmotelcatholic churchpennsylvaniahelicopter rescue |
Characters: | catholicmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerprostitutenursedancerpriestnative americanfrenchsuicide by gunshot β¦u.s. soldiermilitary policego go dancerrussian americanrussian orthodox (See All) |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | vietnam veteranvietnam warreturn from warveterans hospitalparaplegicspit in the facepost traumatic stress disorderbroken legpoolblockbustervietnamsupermarketratface slapmale frontal nudity β¦sex scenebloodmale nudityviolencegunkissdancingphotographmale full frontal nudityexplosionsingingpartychasethree word titleshowertelephone callfirecryingsongbeatingunderwearmachine gunurinationshot in the headrescuepunched in the facewatching tvcameradrinkbattlefalling from heightriflebeertearsanimal in titledead bodypianoprostitutionmale pubic hairrevolverrivertelephonegay slurwinecandlebandmountainbasketballwomanbridgefootballweaponcoffincontroversygraveyardmarriage proposalpublic nuditydrug addictlocker roompay phonedomestic violenceconvertibleamerican flagautomobilepigcabinwaterfallrefugeetv newshand grenadeloyaltybullethypodermic needlecagegroup of friendshuntersergeantphone boothbrideburialbreakfastpromisebombingbootsu.s. armypool tablespecial forcesprisoner of warchoircapturedeertuxedobowlingbruiseflamethrowerreckless drivingwedding receptionwar crimepatriotismpiano playerstock footageplaying poolhomecominggun held to headamputeecrownunited states of americastretcherembassytoastbowling alleyhearseluckrussian rouletteroosterbettingcadillacaircraft carrierpsychological tortureman on firetoy gunfrenchmanreference to john waynebride and groomcasketsurprise partywedding cakebingoeggsvietnamesesing alongsweaterbridesmaidblue collarcorporalwhorehousesockssoutheast asiapool cuemischiefshooting upvietcongauditoriumdead deercockfightdeer huntinggreen beretfootbridgemustardreference to grace kellyforest rangerfacial bruisepolish americanpolkasteel millfrenchman abroadmotorized wheelchairwelcome home partydouble amputeehunting tripbridal gownjaguar the carfur hatabacusreflection in windowarmy hospitalfalling rockstaff sergeanthand on buttpittsburgh steelerssteel workerveterans administrationsaigon vietnamforced marchmultiple amputeefilmed in mirrordeer hunterfall of saigongod bless americaorthodox christianvfw (See All) |
Pearl Harbor is a classic tale of romance set during a war that complicates everything. It all starts when childhood friends Rafe and Danny become Army Air Corps pilots and meet Evelyn, a Navy nurse. Rafe falls head over heels and next thing you know Evelyn and Rafe are hooking up. Then Rafe volunte β¦ers to go fight in Britain and Evelyn and Danny get transferred to Pearl Harbor. While Rafe is off fighting everything gets completely whack and next thing you know everybody is in the middle of an air raid we now know as "Pearl Harbor." (Read More)
Subgenre: | epichistorical event |
Themes: | childhoodmilitarydrunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathjealousypregnancydrinkingrobberylonelinesstheftgamblingcourageu.s. military |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | baseballwheelchairbarhospitalbeachtrainairplaneboatbicycleairportseaenglandshipsubmarinefishing boat |
Characters: | military officerfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboysoldiernursedancerthieflove trianglebest friendjapanesefrenchgermanchildhood friend β¦fiance fiancee relationshipmilitary policejapanese military (See All) |
Period: | world war two1940s1920syear 1941year 1942 |
Story: | long island new yorkbroken legrailway stationblockbusterprologueracial slurprayersexbloodflashbackdogbare chested malegunkissfight β¦dancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionpistolfirecryingshot to deathunderwearmachine guncameradrinkbattleundressinglettershootingbeertearsbombplace name in titlebandwomanboxingmapchild abuseexploding carcoffinunderwater scenecontroversyspankingmarriage proposaldrowningpilotchampagnetentreadingu.s. presidentconvertibleamerican flaginjectionpresidenttragic eventgolfcaptainsabotagesyringereference to adolf hitlerfriendship between menfaintingcookwatching a movieexploding buildingsurfingcolonelbar fightpresumed deadmechanictokyo japandentistbombingu.s. armyboxer shortsnewsreel footagetheatre audienceaviationamerican presidentairplane crashhawaiiparachutelens flarelieutenantweatherfriendship between womenwhistlecoca colamedaltennesseeexploding truckmilitary basekitesurfboardvolunteeru.s. navytop secretfamous scoreslappingbroken noseair raidexploding shipaircraft carrierstutteringadmiraldogfightvictoryaerial combatsecret missionbiplaneexploding airplaneradartorpedopacific oceanrevolving doorbattleshipdefeatpassing outmorningpearl harbordishwasherhangarorigamidyslexiasunburnclotheslineinfamymissing in actionfairy godmotherparty hatkamikazeair raid sirenroyal air forcewolf whistlefleetbattle of britainsanta claus costumeu.s. sailorreference to franklin d rooseveltspy cameraair attackdetonationdog tagssundayyear 1925gunnertrapped underwateralepatrioticmpradio operatorbail outhand on buttreturning from the deadeye testjapanese navyoil leakaspiring pilothistorically inaccurateblack smokedoolittle raidjitterbug the dancemayday the call for help (See All) |
New Rochelle, the 1960s. High schooler Frank Abagnale Jr. idolizes his father, who's in trouble with the IRS. When his parents separate, Frank runs away to Manhattan with $25 in his checking account, vowing to regain dad's losses and get his parents back together. Just a few years later, the FBI tra β¦cks him down in France; he's extradited, tried, and jailed for passing more than $4,000,000 in bad checks. Along the way, he's posed as a Pan Am pilot, a pediatrician, and an attorney. And, from nearly the beginning of this life of crime, he's been pursued by a dour FBI agent, Carl Hanratty. What starts as cat and mouse becomes something akin to father and son. (Read More)
Subgenre: | based on autobiographycult filmblack comedytragedycaperspy spoof |
Themes: | revengeinfidelitychristmasmoneybetrayaladulteryprisonescapeinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affairtraveldivorcedeath of fatherredemption β¦surveillanceabortionblindness (See All) |
Mood: | high schooljames bond spoof scene |
Locations: | taxibarnew york cityhospitalrestaurantchurchswimming poolhotelcarsnowairplanelos angeles californiaparis franceairportvillage β¦apartmentpolice carcourtroomfrancemotelusatrain stationspainschool teacher (See All) |
Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerprostituteteenage boypolice officernurselawyer β¦thiefsecurity guardbiblemaidamerican abroadmayorpolice arrestamerican dreamchinese food (See All) |
Period: | 1960s1970syear 1967 |
Story: | world war two veteranrainstormmiami floridabroken legpoolblockbusterspeechuniformdinerprayervomitingsex sceneflashbackdogbare chested male β¦cigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingpartychasepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationarrestletterlieheld at gunpointsunglassesprostitutionhandcuffsclassroomrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminalf wordfoot chasebraambushcaliforniadisguisemansionmontageprisonertoiletmapnonlinear timelinedinnerjudgedouble crossmarriage proposalnecklaceon the runflash forwardconfessionpilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmanfbipay phonechampagnefugitiveumbrellaauditionproduct placementrace against timesuitcasechristmas treelightningbankhigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexcinemaex convicthandguntypewritereuropewashington d.c.record playerrunawayeyeglassesnerdwaiterteen angstwhat happened to epilogueloss of virginityheavy raintape recordercomic bookjail cellfbi agentwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie theaterfraudfloridaimpersonationphone boothwomanizerscamwatching televisionmovie theatreattorneyunfaithful wifeitalian americanimpostorjob interviewegyptnew orleans louisianatheatre audienceescape attemptchristmas evecon artistengagementchoirblind manfamily dinnercasual sexdivorceewedding receptionflightsouthern accentcon mannew jobsecret serviceset upimperative in titlelouisianaassumed identitywar herofake identityphysicianwalletjukeboxbully comeuppancestewardesslaundromatcall girldepartment storenewspaper articleflight attendantunsubtitled foreign languagehandcuffedemergency roomjockatlanta georgiaprosecutorunderage sexprison visitmadrid spainforgeryinmateorchestral music scorecadillacembezzlementparoledivorced parentsoverhead camera shotreference to james bondman wearing glassesanimated creditsfrenchmanimplied sexbanquetbilingualismflash cameracat and mousevinyldental bracesmoney falling through the airimpersonatorphonograph recordpendanthalf sistersuitcase of moneycondominiumanimated title sequencehigh school principalslide projectortelling a jokeprinting presscockpitmotivationalbracesexpertcounterfeitfrenchwomanname changeyearbookbank tellertelephone boxengagement partysubstitute teacherrunning away from homesource musicfake passportmile high clubco pilotforgerjazz scorechequescam artisttarmacattorney generalwolf whistleslideshowpaying for sexlutherandiplomaloan officerget rich quick schememedium format cameracheck bookreference to the new york yankeesbank foreclosurebank fraudmislaid trustex modeltax fraudcandy striperconfidence trickused car dealerleitmotifreference to mickey mantletax evaderlabelmusic score features saxophonereference to ian flemingair hostessbar exammarseilles francerotary clubpan amsolicitation of prostitutioncheck fraudluncheonetteshreveport louisianaeclairfraudsternew rochelle new york (See All) |
Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His 'mama' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba β¦, he wins medals, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, starts a ping-pong craze, creates the smiley, writes bumper stickers and songs, donates to people and meets the president several times. However, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran, who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmtragicomedy |
Themes: | childhoodfriendshipweddingangerracismdeath of motherdrug usefaithdisability |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | wheelchairbarnew york citychurchhelicopterbuschinajunglesan francisco californiaschool busmilitary hospital |
Characters: | military officermother son relationshipdoctorsingerbest friendbullysingle mothermothermaidfatherchildhood friendu.s. soldiersniper fire |
Story: | vietnam wardisabled veteranleg bracepost traumatic stress disorderblockbustervietnamuniformracial slurprayerface slapfemale nuditysex scenecharacter name in titlebased on novelflashback β¦two word titlekissfemale rear nudityfightdancingtitle spoken by characterbased on bookbattlerunningdead bodybathroomcollegeprostitutionmale pubic hairguitaralcoholtelevisionswimmingdeath of friendwomanfootballcocainesuicide attemptchild abuseman with glassesassassinationfishingjourneygravedrug addictprotestu.s. presidentreunionloss of mothersplatterwashington d.c.huggingathleteloss of virginityheavy rainslow motionfriendship between menwoman with glassesfaintingice creamtold in flashbackloss of friendwalkie talkienew year's evewhite houseinterracial friendshipblack womangirl with glassesmale masturbationinnocencehippiesongunshot woundm 16balconyphysical abuseunderdogchocolatestock footagerunning awaywar herosnorting cocaineblack mantelling someone to shut uptelevision newsbitternessamputeebus stopmaking outinterracial marriagecornfieldkindnesshandicapclimbing a treefamous scorefeatherpark benchjumping into waterbus ridein medias reslegacyfamily homedeathbedping pongfamous lineman hits a womanrunnercivil rights movementvietnam war veteranletter writingcolt .45fictional biographyred light districtnew year's eve partyrainy nightair strikesockscalling someone an idiotwounded soldiernational guardplatoonjungle warfarekilled in actionnapalmserendipityshrimpassassination of presidentboardermedal of honorphilanthropyblack panther partymale soldiersavannah georgiamentally impairedtrailer narrated by hal douglasblack pantherhigh on drugsyellow cabcharacter appears on magazine covertimes squaregiving a speechlincoln memorialsimple mandouble amputeemonsoonboat captainfatherless childfollowerreference to watergatefilm footagenikewatergate scandalnarrated by title charactershrimpinglegless manreference to the ku klux klan1911 colt pistolbusiness propositionreference to joan baezanti war movementsaigon vietnamcharacter says have a nice daymale hits a femaleuniversity of alabamawounded in actioncongressional medal of honordevoted motherdiving into waterrooming houseassembling a riflecharacter appears on a tv talk showfootball scholarshipleg braceswatergate hotelcharacter repeats narrator's wordsfirst matetelling someone to runtuscaloosa alabama (See All) |
The continuing saga of the Corleone crime family tells the story of a young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and in 1910s New York; and follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
Subgenre: | epicsuspensetragedymelodramacrime epic |
Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathloverevengesuicidechristmasbetrayaljealousydrinkingfearescapegangstermemory β¦angercorruptionbrutalitypovertyblackmaildysfunctional familymafiasadismabusecrueltyabortionrevolution (See All) |
Mood: | nightaffection |
Locations: | brothelwheelchairbarnew york cityhospitalhotelboatbathtubairportvillagekitchenapartmentitalyrooftopcatholic church |
Characters: | catholicbrother brother relationshipfamily relationshipsfriendbrother sister relationshiptough guybest friendhitmanself doubtjewish americanjewish mafia |
Period: | 1950s1960s1940s1920s1910s1900s |
Story: | world war two veteranmiami floridarailway stationpoolblockbusterfemale nuditybased on novelnumber in titlebloodviolencesequelflashbackbondagedancingparty β¦telephone callfondlingcryingshootoutshot in the chestshotgunsecond partdead bodyinterrogationcafenumbered sequelprostitutionorphanbedroomassassinnew yorkold manstrangulationstabbingwomanthroat slittingstabbed in the chestimmigrantweaponnonlinear timelinebrunetteman with glassesno opening creditsassassinationfishingbirthday partypainimmigrationtheaterorganized crimefbievil manscreamdomestic violencelong takebusinessdeath of brothersadnessgardenloss of motherlas vegas nevadacasinopowerchild murderwashington d.c.crime bosstraitordesireassassination attemptreference to adolf hitlerhappinessroman numeral in titledrug abusedysfunctional marriagepart of trilogynew year's evefestivalhomehonordead womanswitchbladegrocery storenostalgiaburglaryitalian americanbackstagemercilessnessbribesenatorsibling rivalryfrustrationsurprisecubaspyingdead manmarital separationattractionextortiondead boyliving roomroomalienationethnic slurdivorceelandlordsymbolismmelancholypolitical corruptionprequelbriberyvillain played by lead actorreturning character killed offgang warevictiondoubtbitternessyoung version of characterwrist slittingstatue of liberty new york citysuicide bomberdisappointmentwrathbloody body of childmotorboatcorrupt politicianshot through the mouthfamous scorequarantineshot in the throatwakemurder attemptsick childknife murderinformerwitness protectionmob violencemob hitfratricidemultiple time frameschild killedscreenplay adapted by authorgarrotehavana cubagodfatherreference to mickey mouseperjurysex showdead prostitutefidel castroname changepastascapegoatmoral corruptionboy killedrise to powermilitary enlistmentchild shotfirst communionmafia donsicily italychild shot in the headcosa nostraboys' choirfollowing a dreamelderly manrugprotection racketcuban revolutionsteamshipbroken promisesepiaheart failureellis island new york cityman punches womansouth italyhurt feelingsbegging for lifegambling syndicateitalian american copcastro regimegovernment hearingprotective custodysequel to best picture winnershot on locationrepeating historyvintage film cinematographycorleone italylake tahoe nevadamano neraracial epithetsepia tinted scene (See All) |
'Tom Wolfe (I)' (qv)'s book on the history of the U.S. Space program reads like a novel, and the film has that same fictional quality. It covers the breaking of the sound barrier by 'Chuck Yeager' (qv) to the Mercury 7 astronauts, showing that no one had a clue how to run a space program or how to s β¦elect people to be in it. Thrilling, funny, charming and electrifying all at once. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | militarymarriageadulteryfuneralrivalry |
Mood: | moving |
Locations: | desertcemeterybarbeachhelicopterelevatormotelouter spacenew mexicoairplane accident |
Characters: | military officernurseaustralian aboriginalgerman american |
Period: | 1950s1960s1940s |
Story: | wetting pantsmarineparadevomitinginterviewmasturbationtitle spoken by characterfirevoice over narrationbased on bookhorsefalling from heightscientistcaliforniau.s. president β¦convertiblesoviet unionwashington d.c.flirtingcold warhypodermic needlemale bondingspacecraftfloridapress conferencewhite houseministernewsreel footagemedical examinationsenatoraviationastronautmarital separationbarbecueloss of husbandethnic slurnasarocketheroismpublishertelevision newsrestroompaparazzifamous scorechimpanzeehouston texasaircraft carrierstutteringu.s. air forcespace explorationbroomnaval officeru.s. vice presidentseasicknessspace programspace raceu.s. space programtest pilotsperm sampleriding accidenthorseback chasefan dancersound barrierenema bagspace campspacecraft accidentnational air and space administration (See All) |
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf War breaks out, and his unit goes to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. After 175 day β¦s of boredom, adrenaline, heat, worry about his girlfriend finding someone else, losing it and nearly killing a mate, demotion, latrine cleaning, faulty gas masks, and desert football, Desert Storm begins. In less than five days, it's over, but not before Swoff sees burned bodies, flaming oil derricks, an oil-drenched horse, and maybe a chance at killing. Where does all the testosterone go? (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathinfidelitychristmasreligionpregnancydrinkingfearfunerallonelinessgamblingillnessmental illness β¦homophobiafreedomu.s. military (See All) |
Mood: | rainnightmare |
Locations: | desertbartrainhelicopterairplanebustruckhumvee |
Characters: | american soldiercatholicbabybrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerbrother sister relationshipnurse β¦dancerreference to godsniperuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadsniper riflelove letteru.s. soldierairplane stewardess (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1990schristmas partyyear 1989year 1991year 1990year 1983 |
Story: | u.s. marine corpsfriendly firewetting pantsmiami floridaparadesupermarketprayervomitingfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word titleinterviewflashback β¦masturbationbare chested malefightdancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingerectionpantiespistolshowertelephone callfirevoice over narrationcryingsongcorpseunderweartesticlesmachine gunhorseurinationshot in the headwatching tvdrinkundressingbare buttlettershootingbookriflebeertearsrunningdead bodysex standing upreference to jesus christreportersubjective cameragay slurflashlighttoiletwhite pantiesexploding carcoffinpainflash forwardbusinessmanperson on firetentreadingtankprankobscene finger gesturecheating wifemachismotv newshand grenadebulletwoundpropagandatied to a bedloss of friendmale bondingamerican footballwatching a moviesergeantexploding buildingassaultmovie theaterstrangerhonorbreakfastiraqcelebrationgas maskhaircutcensorshipgrocery storetarget practiceveteransanddark humorsex talkdeath threatevacuationiraq warmental hospitaltheatre audienceoilhawaiiprideaccidental killingdead manphiladelphia pennsylvaniasevered legt shirtcameldormitorymexican americanharassmentboredomanti wardead animalbureaucracydefecationcommanderpush upsinsane asylumsweatiranianscorpionhazingmilitary uniformsunrisevhshorninessshirtburnt bodyteamworkhome videoreference to the virgin maryburn victimfreedom of speechsevered footreference to george w. bushgoggleswalkmanveilpaintballvietnam war veterantrenchautomatic weaponbarracksdustarabicreading a letterboot campmeaning of lifememoirgulf warcrossing selffree speechbottled waterarab culturereference to ernest hemingwayland minesandstormmarchingsaudi arabiacrawlingmerry christmasjihaduh 1 huey helicopterkurdouthousereference to saddam husseinwatching pornographyceiling faneye injurydog fecesplatoonpep talkgoing homerecruitblow torchbiological warfarelaxativecamouflage uniformkuwaitmilitary enlistmentlieutenant colonelbureaucratcuban americanfake illnessbasic trainingsacramento californiaend of warbased on memoirmine fieldoil wellhondamale soldierreference to dick cheneyfuneral parlorreference to jfk assassinationdrill instructoroil fieldreference to stevie wondercrude oildear john letterdog tagslatrinebuglenerve gaswelcome home partyburnt corpsefilthy toiletfinger up anusdigging a holesanta claus hatcease firehot weatherinfidelreference to josephbattalionm1 abrams tankoil businessstaff sergeantburned up carshooting into the airsmack upside the headreveillecamp pendleton californiaoperation desert stormwagner ride of the valkyriesassembling a riflecharred bodyfoot lockerreference to kenny gu. s. marines dress uniform (See All) |
"Patton" tells the tale of General 'George S. Patton (I)' (qv), famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Europe and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper β¦ and tendency toward insubordination, faults that would prevent him from becoming the lead American general in the Normandy Invasion as well as to his being relieved as Occupation Commander of Germany. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | militaryfuneralhero |
Locations: | small towncemeteryenglandfrancemilitary hospitalmalta |
Characters: | american soldiertough guywarrioramerican abroadgerman soldier |
Period: | world war two1940syear 1945year 1944year 1942year 1943 |
Story: | infantryblockbusterspeechuniformprayerface slapcharacter name in titleviolenceone word titleinterviewdogtitle spoken by characterexplosionpistolbased on book β¦shootoutmachine gungunfightcombatambusharmyapologyvoice overportraittankactor shares first name with charactergeneralberlin germanypoemdestinykilling an animalcannonreincarnationu.s. armyegyptnewsreel footagearmorall male castflagruinswar herowar violencetoastblizzardsicilyleaderwindmillfamous scoreair raidbanquetvulturesurname as titleshoulder holsterd daybombardmentsteel helmetarmy lifedead soldierreference to napoleonstar spangled bannerscavengerpalermo italytunisiascreening roomalliesbattle of the bulgereliefmilitary paradestars and stripes70mm filmfamous entrancemilitary headquarterstank battlemilitary leadershipmessina italymilitary promotionold gloryportrait sittingbastognenorth africa campaign (See All) |
Opening with the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion under Cpt. Miller fight ashore to secure a beachhead. Amidst the fighting, two brothers are killed in action. Earlier in New Guinea, a third brother is KIA. Their mother, Mrs. Ryan, is to receive all thr β¦ee of the grave telegrams on the same day. The United States Army Chief of Staff, George C. Marshall, is given an opportunity to alleviate some of her grief when he learns of a fourth brother, Private James Ryan, and decides to send out 8 men (Cpt. Miller and select members from 2nd Rangers) to find him and bring him back home to his mother... (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | militaryfriendshipmurderself sacrificeu.s. militaryfear of death |
Mood: | gorepoetic justice |
Locations: | cemeterybeachchurchfrance |
Characters: | military officeramerican soldierteachersoldierjewishsniperamericanamerican abroadu.s. soldierdeath of hero |
Period: | world war two1940syear 1944 |
Story: | world war two veteraninfantryrainstormloss of sonblockbusteruniformprayervomitingcharacter name in titleviolencetitle spoken by characterexplosionthree word titlebased on true storyshot to death β¦blood splattermachine gunshot in the chestrescuebattlelettercombatshot in the backdecapitationambushstabbingdeath of friendbridgearmystabbed to deathstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelineno opening creditsunderwater scenecontroversysearchshot in the legdrowningshot in the foreheadcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueperson on firemistaken identitytankamerican flagexploding bodyblindfoldsevered armshot in the armgeneraldismembermentwashington d.c.destinyhand grenadehelmetmutilationmale bondingexploding buildingblack humorfateburialcrushed to deathanti semitismbraveryinvasionu.s. armydark humorshot in the facedark herodisembowelmentprisoner of warseasidedark pastrescue missionsevered legflamethrowerloss of brotherwar crimemain character diesheroismtranslatorblood on camera lensruinsmolotov cocktailshot in the neckfirearmwar violencemale friendshipbunkergramophoneshot in the eyeunsubtitled foreign languagemilitary uniformsecond chancefinal battleshot in the throatrepeated linemorphineiowamass gravetommy gunsilhouettebilingualismcompassnormandydying wordssecret pasttrenchoptimismautomatic weaponlandminelast standcowardiceone last jobmercycanteend daydog tagmedicskepticismsteel helmetdying youngmale camaraderiedead soldierchancestar spangled bannerkilled in actionserendipityrealizationbell towerdivine interventionspeculationtinnitusexploding tankblown to piecesnazi occupied francemachine gun nestmale soldierwar memorialoptimistreconnaissancedisorientationplane wreckdeserted townbudding friendshipreference to betty grablecollision coursecombat casualtymale cryingshellingreference to edith piafarmy rangeract of godinfantrymanbrowning automatic rifledeath noticeomaha beachdesaturated colorsreference to betty boophalftrackhand tremorskip motion (See All) |
An un-chronological look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Edith Piaf (1915-1963). Her mother is an alcoholic street singer, her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother a madam. During childhood she lives with each of them. At 20, she's a street singer discovered by a club owner who's s β¦oon murdered, coached by a musician who brings her to concert halls, and then quickly famous. Constant companions are alcohol and heartache. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her only child belie the words of one of her signature songs, "Non, je ne regrette rien." The back and forth nature of the narrative suggests the patterns of memory and association. (Read More)
Subgenre: | period drama |
Themes: | childhooddrunkennessmurderdeathloveadulteryfuneralmemoryextramarital affairpovertycancertheatreblindnesspolice investigation |
Mood: | tearjerker |
Locations: | brotheldesertnightclubbarnew york citybeachparis franceairportfrance |
Characters: | catholicfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerprostitutefemale protagonistsoldierpolice officernursemusicianlittle girlfrencholder woman younger man relationshippimpgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
Period: | 1950s1960sworld war two1940s1930s1920s1910s20th centuryyear 1963year 1940year 1947year 1960 |
Story: | title based on songdinerprayervomitingfemale nudityf ratedinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malekisssingingbased on true storysong β¦battlelettercar crashcafepianomanhattan new york cityreporterconcertcaliforniaambulancewomanboxingaccidentnonlinear timelineno opening creditsvoice overgravemicrophoneclownfantasy sequenceauditiondolllong takepianistinjectionmanagerstageworld war onepoetsingle parentrecord playercircusaddictionloss of loved onedrug abuseagentboxerrehearsalcomposerfemale singeraudienceorchestravisionold ageroseairplane crashsongwriterdressing roomrecording studiohorse and carriagepolice inspectorfortune tellerseparationhysteriaapparitionfemale bondinglocal blockbustercentral park manhattan new york cityphysicianaccordionperformercabaretboxing matchpressacrobatboxing ringsick childsaintmorphinemovie cameradeathbedstarvingnormandyspotlightbrothel madamworld championguardian angelphonograph recordreference to charlie chaplinfire breathingconcert tourstreet performerreference to marlon brandonational anthemstage frightfansnightclub owneryear 1955music hallyear 1936contortionistestranged motherbuskingreference to ginger rogershospitalizationyear 1935montmartre parisreference to jean cocteauemotional healingchansonopening creditscat callolympiareference to john d. rockefellermean streetsrootlessness (See All) |
Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs i β¦n order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | militarydrunkennessmurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelitychristmaspregnancytortureweddingfuneralbrutalityterrorism β¦executionexploitationcourageu.s. military (See All) |
Locations: | wheelchairtaxidesertbarhospitalbeachrestaurantchurchhelicopterairplanewoodstexascar bombhumveemilitary hospital |
Characters: | american soldierbabybrother brother relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsoldiernursehostagewarriorkillerpsychiatristbible β¦sniperamerican abroadsniper riflepregnant woman (See All) |
Period: | year 2001year 1998year 2013 |
Story: | u.s. marine corpsmarinepost traumatic stress disorderracial slurvomitingbloodviolenceflashbackdogtwo word titlebare chested malephotographexplosionpartyknife β¦pistolbased on true storycell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenebattleheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationcombatshot in the backf wordgay slurassassinambushterroristmassacredeath of friendwomansnakenonlinear timelineexploding carsevered headno opening creditsnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecowboycharacter's point of view camera shotmissiondeath of childchristmas treetankscene during end creditsstreet shootoutdeath of brotheramerican flagexploding bodymercenarysevered armsilencersubtitled scenekillingak 47machismomissilehand grenadegrenadekilling an animalwhat happened to epilogueassassination attemptfriendship between menhelmetbeardteddy bearrocket launcherpreacheriraqtarget practiceveteranbraverymercilessnessshot in the faceiraq wardeath of protagonistassault rifleblack eyedeerbulletproof vestdisfigurementbarbecuepierrpgmoral dilemmapatriotismsouthern accentbullet timeclose up of eyesheroismman cryingshot through a windowtranslatorabandoned buildingkillwoman cryingrepeated scenewar heroarmored cardronebully comeuppanceamputeeyoung version of characterweightliftingbehind enemy linessuicide bomberunsubtitled foreign languagebloody body of childmilitary uniformmale protagonistrodeofilmed killingcommando raidairfieldin medias resmilitary trainingtoy gunshooting rangesledgehammerarmy basechild with gunhelicopter pilothidden guntortured to deathu.s. marinefemale vomitingbritish actor playing american characterpower drillprosthetic limbgrave side ceremonysandstormshot in the sidelaundry drying on clothes linenurserystar spangled banneruh 1 huey helicopterbountydeer huntingnavy sea air and land forcesmoke grenadenight vision binocularsdrill in the headbasic trainingmilitary lifecovered in mudartificial legmilitary funeralimprovised explosive deviceweapons cachehigh blood pressureflag draped coffinhole in the floorm1 abrams tankneoconservatismu.s. invasion of iraq21 gun salutencothrowing dartsbattle fatiguemq 1 predatorbronc ridingflash bangu.s. invasion of afghanistanauto repair storem 113 armored personnel carrirerrangefinder (See All) |
When the aging head of a famous crime family decides to transfer his position to one of his subalterns, a series of unfortunate events start happening to the family, and a war begins between all the well-known families leading to insolence, deportation, murder and revenge, and ends with the favorabl β¦e successor being finally chosen. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epiccult film |
Themes: | murderdeathrevengemarriagedrugschristmasbetrayalweddingfuneralgangsterextramarital affairdysfunctional familymafiadeath of wifevengeance β¦police brutalitypolice corruptionnear death experiencemurder of son (See All) |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | wheelchaircemeterybarnew york cityhospitalrestaurantchurchhotellos angeles californiabathtubelevatorvillageitalycatholic churchcar bomb |
Characters: | catholicbrother brother relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteachernurselawyertough guyhitmanex soldier |
Period: | 1950s1940s |
Story: | world war two veteranbronx new york cityparaplegicloss of sonracial slurfemale nuditysex scenebased on novelbloodviolencetwo word titlekisstitle spoken by characterknife β¦pistoltelephone callbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorseshot in the chesturinationcatshootingbathroomrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminalshot in the backassassinambushstrangulationmansiondrug dealerwomanweaponfishexploding carsevered headman with glassesno opening creditsassassinationpolice officer killedshot in the foreheadorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefbiwidowerfirst of seriesfugitivemassagedomestic violencedeath of sonloss of fatherfirst partex convictshot in the armlas vegas nevadacasinosubtitled scenecorrupt coppowerheart attackcrime bosstraitorfalling down stairsassassination attempthollywood californialoss of wifemovie theaterpart of trilogyhonordrug dealingattorneyitalian americanmercilessnesslove at first sightpolice officer shotsibling rivalryfilm setfilm producerwar veteranloss of husbandethnic slurwedding receptionsymbolismmelancholymob bosspost world war twostabbed in the handgang warbaptismfirearmundertakercornfieldshot in the eyeforeplayadopted sonpaparazzistatue of liberty new york citymovie studiostablefamous scoreshot in the throatcop killertitle same as bookdeath of title characterdirty coptommy gunmob violencecourtshipfamous linecrooked coppolice officer shot in the headmob hitrevolving doorpatriarchprotective malescreenplay adapted by authorgarrotegodfatherel trainmarital abuseinvalidgang warfareconvicted felontelephone boxdouble murderprofessional hitrise to powernickname as titlesicily italycosa nostraitalian foodelderly mancrime familyreference to clark gableprotection racketcharacter appears in newspaperreference to jerry lewisshot repeatedlyknife in handvegetable gardengarrottingreference to dean martinreference to ingrid bergmantollboothbroken jawhusband hits wiferadio city music hall manhattan new york citybagmanbroken rulecorrupt lawyerpolice officer shot in the neckgambling syndicatethompson gungodfather godson relationshipitalian american copshot through the eyehorse killedhollywood mogulmob summitmotion picture executivegodsonorange peelopen hydrantpregnant woman beatencorleone italydartmouth collegepicture in newspaper (See All) |
A two-segment look at the effect of the military mindset and war itself on Vietnam era Marines. The first half follows a group of recruits in boot camp under the command of the punishing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. The second half shows one of those recruits, Joker, covering the war as a correspondent β¦ for Stars and Stripes, focusing on the Tet offensive. (Read More)
Themes: | militarymurderdeathsuicidechristmasbrutalityhumiliationmental illnessabusephotographymadness |
Mood: | goremurder suicide |
Locations: | helicopterjungle |
Characters: | prostitutesoldierphotographerthiefsniperu.s. soldier |
Period: | 1960syear 1968year 1967 |
Story: | u.s. marine corpsvietnam warchin upsinfantryvietnamuniformracial slurface slapbased on novelbloodviolenceinterviewguntitle spoken by characterthree word title β¦voice over narrationbased on bookbeatingshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenecameragunfightriflesunglassesdead bodybathroomprostitutioncombattelephoneshot in the backgay slurarmytoiletman with glassesvoice overshot in the legtrainingmassagetanklong takefireworksak 47machismonipples visible through clothingpropagandajoggingsergeantasian womanjournalismgenociderocket launchertowelcolonelgun battlehaircuttarget practiceu.s. armyboxer shortssoapobesitydark humorm 16booby trapsexy womanlonerpublic humiliationethnic slurgunfirewar crimeshaved headphysical abusebullet timenarrated by charactertaking a photographanti warbrainwashingmental breakdownfirearmwar violencemale friendshipcorporal punishmentshoutingbullet balletfilm camerapush upsclimbingexploding truckdisciplinemercy killinghazingbunk bedn wordvolunteershot through the mouthcrotch grabshot in the footdrillhappy birthday to youreference to john wayneshooting rangemass gravegarbage canverbal abuseblasphemyburning buildingdead woman on floorexit woundbarrackssouth carolinaboot campcomradeposing for a photographu.s. marinearmy lifereference to mickey mousedead soldierhand on crotchmarchingracist commentdehumanizationdoughnutobstacle coursechantno braplatoonrecruitwar correspondentbasic trainingm 60 machine gunsummary executionpeace signguerrilla warfaremilitarismmale soldierdrill sergeantshooting a womanshooting practicedrill instructornikon cameramantrawar photographercroonerfemale snipermale slaps a malesolicitationhand signalncomarine baseammunition beltelectric shaverhagglingtet offensive16mm cameramarine hymnreload gunreveillecombat photographycrewcutmilitary cadencepicture of sexy girl on wallsikorsky h 34 helicoptermachine gunner (See All) |
Homer is an orphan in remote St. Cloud, Maine. Never adopted, he becomes the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch, who imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. When Wally and p β¦regnant Candy visit the orphanage Dr. Larch provides medically safe, albeit illegal, abortions Homer leaves with them to work on Wally's family apple farm. Wally goes off to war, leaving Homer and Candy alone together. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him? (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
Themes: | friendshipdeathlovesuicidedrugspregnancydeceptionincestadoptionabortionfather daughter incest |
Locations: | wheelchairbeachrural settingnew england |
Characters: | military officermother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorboygirlnurselove trianglepregnant by incest |
Period: | world war two1940s1930s1920s |
Story: | war injuryparaplegicrainstormrailway stationprologueracial slurvomitingfemale nuditybased on novelmale nudityfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingvoice over narrationorphanstabbing β¦death of friendscantily clad femalepilotstorytellingdeath of childconvertiblegiftpremarital sexloss of virginitysexual attractionoverallsmovie theaterfraudbirthorphanageburialappledrug overdoseknife fightnew jobparalysisdockx rayilliteracyforgeryorchestral music scoresick childlobstermainementor protege relationshipunwed pregnancyscreenplay adapted by authormigrant workerchild driving carsnowball fightboard meetingpro choiceprotegeauthor cameocheating on boyfriendorcharddrive in theatermusic score features pianoanestheticdiplomaabortionistcideretherincineratorreading to someonewoman dies from abortionapple orchardbronchitisapple cider (See All) |
Brian Lackey is determined to discover what happened during an amnesia blackout when he was eight years old, and then later woke with a bloody nose. He believes he was abducted by aliens, and N. McCormick, a fellow player on Brian's childhood baseball team, may be the key as to exactly what happened β¦ that night. As Brian searches for the truth and tries to track him down, Neil McCormick takes up hustling and moves to New York, in attempts to forget childhood memories that haunt him. Together, the two of them uncover the terrible truth of the scars they share. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
Themes: | childhoodguiltdrunkennessfriendshipkidnappingdrugsrapechristmasmoneydrinkinginvestigationvoyeurismmemorycorruptiontheft β¦obsessionparanoiadrug usedysfunctional familygriefhumiliationabuseunrequited lovecrueltytraumaregretchildhood traumaalien abductionpsychological trauma (See All) |
Mood: | rainnightmare |
Locations: | baseballsmall townbarnew york citysnowbathtubbusbicyclerooftopmotelgay barbus station |
Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfriendtattooboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boygirlalienstudent β¦gay sexphotographerbest friendlittle girlgay kissbullysingle motherlittle boygay friendhomosexual rapehomosexual kissgay rape (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1990syear 1991year 1983year 1981year 1987 |
Story: | little leaguefast food restaurantcripplespit in the facerainstormpost traumatic stress disorderface slapdreambased on novelnuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashback β¦masturbationmale rear nuditydoggunkisscigarette smokingejaculationphotographsingingshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingunderwearfoodurinationwatching tvdrinkcondomundressingletterbeertearsrunningbirthdaybedmarijuanaprostitutionsubjective camerahalloweengay slurbedroomflashlightnew yorkcocainehousesubwaynonlinear timelinechild abusechilddrawingbathsearchejaculation into someone's mouthlibrarymicrophonestrippingangelreadingchristmas treecollege studentfarmerhalloween costumeprankscargiftsadnessunderwaterobscene finger gesturefireworksgraffitiufosingle parentpizzacoacheyeglassespot smokingrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlistening to musictape recorderfaintingsexual abuseice creamtoywatching a movienosebleedvideotapeteddy bearcrushmovie theatremale prostitutehaunted by the pasttarget practicebloody nosesufferingchild's point of viewplaygroundunderage drinkingrejectiontaking a picturehypnosislostchristmas eveabsent fatherpedophileperversionmustachesnowingdark pastbruisecellarhustlerchildhood memorypipe smokingphoto albumtracking devicepervertearphonespresentnew jobshynesspedophiliapostcardmen's bathroomtrick or treatingsnorting cocainechild molestationjournalcrutchesblackoutmotel roombitternesssexual perversiongay crushtween girlclimbing through a windowboy with glassesdegradationanal rapewhisperingmale rapehanging upside downlsdfallingplaying a video gamemuggingaudio cassetteseizurestation wagonmale prostitutiondecadencesorrowoverhead camera shotchild molesterkansascruising10 year oldpolaroid cameratraumatic experiencewitch costumebaseball teammolestationloudspeakerinner title cardchristmas caroldepravityletter writingrocking chairleaving homesoul matechild swearingdisabledboy girl relationshipcerealsweaterborderline personality disorderbody part in titlemistreatmentman boy relationshipsubconsciouscupcakerepressed memorytv show in filmhandballdevil costumeloss of innocencesexually transmitted diseasegomorrahyscaffolddrug snortingmoral corruptionvenereal diseasebed wettingshampooumpiregay hustlereight year oldswing setmother's boyfriendgay man straight woman relationshipmobilemen's toiletuses the word faggotgay kidcommunity collegeporch swinguses the word faghomemade haunted house attractionairplane ticketbaseball coachglbt issuesbreakfast cerealcamaropartner in crimeatariephebophilecrawlspacebroken eyeglassesdead cowbaseball cardconfronting the pasteyesightsilent nightmaking facesunwanted sexual advancesblue lightmale male relationshipmale wearing makeupsexual aberrationdrive in theatremale hustlergarglingcrabsrecovered memorysexual ambiguitytagginglittle league baseballmouthwashburied memorieschristmas carollingfalling glassuniversity of california berkeleyemotional shockman boy lovehand in pantsmodesto californiasandwich shopsexual corruptionsordidnesssubway ridebottomless pitgay man straight man relationshipreference to jan vermeerkarposi sarcomaloss of dignitysnack foodupside down imagevermeer paintingbeanbagcrab licenegligent motherpot pipeamc gremlinbrighton beach new yorkloft bed (See All) |
Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massa β¦chusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by 'The Beatles' (qv) that defined the time. (Read More)
Subgenre: | documentary footagerock musical |
Themes: | militarydrunkennesspoliticsfriendshipmurderdeathsurrealismmarriagedrugsjealousypregnancyescapedancefuneralart β¦depressiondrug useabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
Mood: | high schoolrainbreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | wheelchairtaxinightclubcemeterybarnew york cityhospitalbeachchurchhelicoptersnowbusshiptruckrooftop β¦taxi driverschool busbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipprostituteteachersoldierpolice officer β¦nursealienstudentpolicemandancerpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistsingle motherwaitressinterracial relationshipprofessoruncle nephew relationshippimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
Period: | 1960swinter |
Story: | vietnam waranti war protestinfantrytitle based on songspeechfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegunkiss β¦female rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingpartychasethree word titletelephone callfirecryingsongtitle directed by femalebeatingcorpsemachine gunurinationblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvbattlearrestundressinglettershootingriflebombrunningmarijuanajailbritishclassroomguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperbandconcertcaliforniabasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayno opening creditsassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationmicrophoneprotestfantasy sequencetentcollege studentuniversitydomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncheerleadercrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollsadnesspremarital sexclassgraffitipubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancejail cellguitaristdemonstrationbeardamerican footballhammerbuttocksphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playertheatre audiencemedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyechoirsongwritersnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismmusic bandposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetdockplaying pooldetroit michiganlockergolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikehangoverbroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbowling alleybreaking a windowamericanabumhearsepromvolunteerjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarcollege campuswashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setthe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard dogdrug triplootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismprotestormuralpassing outcerealrecord producersearch for fatherdog tagreference to martin luther king jr.barricadefloatingliverpoolgiggreenwich village manhattan new york citybiological fatherhigh school danceprotest marchwelderfootball fieldkeyholesexy nurseshipyardsketchingpolitical unrestpsychedeliarepairmanplatoonriot policeafrobus triplocked in a closetmilitary draftwar woundhare krishnathanksgiving dinnerpatrolslow dancingtrippybasic trainingdropoutnude drawingfootball practicepeace signreference to lyndon johnsonchest hairflying machinethanksgiving daydrafttitle sung by characterblack white relationsgreyhound busbleachersbomb makingdelicatessenphysical examreference to brigitte bardoturine samplegraffiti artgospel choirjukebox musicalrecord contractwall paintingprinceton universitysinging to the cameraoutdoor concertphysical examinationprotest songsocial unrestrecord dealwashington square manhattan new york citycollege boundcollege kidmarch on washingtonpicket signrecord executivetranscendental meditationprotest riotdockworkerhomemade bombstreet theaterfloating bodypsychedelic drugreference to jack kerouacanti war movementbus depotdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samarmy inductioncranberry saucedouble negative (See All) |
From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash, Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harr β¦owing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally - late in life - received the Nobel Prize. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmsuspenseconspiracy |
Themes: | guiltmilitaryfriendshipmarriageweddingangerparanoiadatinghumiliationmental illnessrivalry |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | wheelchairbarrestaurantschoolbathtubrooftoplaboratory |
Characters: | babymother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipdoctorteachersoldiernursestudentphotographerlittle girlpsychiatristprofessorrussianself mutilation β¦military police (See All) |
Period: | 1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s1940s |
Story: | rainstormblockbusterspeechface slapbloodflashbackkissdancingpartychasethree word titlepistolbased on true storybased on bookshootout β¦punched in the facecamerasecretpaintingbeertearsbombcollegehallucinationalcoholscientistspyfoot chasewomanmapno opening creditspainterroommatemarriage proposallibraryuniversityprankclasswashington d.c.record playerflirtingcold warapplausetraditionmedicinehypodermic needlerageagentaudienceschizophreniapicnicrealitymental institutionremote controlimaginationnew jerseyboston massachusettsdelusionmedicationlonergovernment agentgeniustaking a photographteachingplaying pooleconomicslecturemathematicsbicyclinggovernorbroken mirrorsecurityimaginary friendfilm camerahearing voicesblackboardcreativityreference to albert einsteinhandcuffedtop secretpsychiatric hospitalfamous scorestarsanguishblack dressschizophrenicpenepilepsysovietbreaking a mirrorstockholm swedenflash camerawedding gowndrinking alcoholphonograph recordnecktieposing for a photographniecesocially awkwardbaby carriagesealmathematicianreceptionscholarmotivationalreference to isaac newtonstar gazingcentral intelligence agencynobel prizearmy generalstanding ovationimplantlarge format cameraharvardcovertepiphanyparanoid schizophreniacode breakingclassified informationcryptographyside effectprinceton universitymassachusetts institute of technologyshock therapytool shedivy leaguecambridge massachusettsshot in sequencereference to joseph mccarthygame of gopool gamepentagon buildingtechnecalculusdepartment of defensereference to d. h. lawrencereference to j. robert oppenheimerholding shoes in handthorazine (See All) |
This sweeping account of the life of Pu-Yi, the last emperor of China, follows the leader's tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu-Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxu β¦ry but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation surrounding him. As revolution sweeps through China, the world Pu-Yi knew is dramatically upended. (Read More)
Subgenre: | based on autobiographyepic |
Themes: | childhoodmurdersuicidemarriagedrugsadulteryprisonweddingdivorcecommunismdrug addictionrevolution |
Mood: | wedding night |
Locations: | airplanebicyclejapanrooftopchinamuseum |
Characters: | brother brother relationshipjapanese |
Period: | 1950s1960sworld war two1940s1930s1920s1910s1900s |
Story: | spit in the facerainstormrailway stationparadefemale nuditythreesomedancingsingingthree word titlefireshot in the headinterrogationmenage a troisbisexual β¦suicide attemptnonlinear timelineconfessionprotestflowerloss of motherarsoneyeglassesroyaltymousemovie theatertennishaircutcamera shot of feetarranged marriagenewsreel footagebuddhismextortiontourpalacegatebreast feedingtreasongardeneremperoranimal abusefoot closeupvaletembassytutoractual animal killedpolitical prisonertitle in titlefamous scoredecadencepolygamydeath of title characteropiumthronebeijing chinainfanticidescotcricketfemale stockinged footcoronationinkreceptioneunuchjapanese armycultural revolutionconcubinetradition versus modernityempresssino japanese warseclusionfemale bare footreference to mao tse tungspectacleswanting a divorcechinese historyimperial japanrepublic20th century historytime magazinebased on historyabdicationwet nursechinese emperormanchuriareference to hiroshimaparty memberred chinareference to harold lloydeye testforbidden cityreference to chiang kai shekpowerlessnessillegitimate pregnancyjapanese occupation of chinaasian historytianjin chinachild rulereating flowermoral reformationpicture on time magazinepuppet state (See All) |
In September 1971, a platoon of recruits arrives in Ft. Polk, LA, for infantry training before leaving for war. The final week takes place in Tigerland, a swamp similar to Vietnam. Jim Paxton has enlisted; he wants to experience everything and write books later. He befriends Roland Bozz, a cool Texa β¦n with a gift for getting into trouble and for helping misfits get discharges. At least one sociopath in the platoon hates Bozz, even as the sergeants grudgingly recognize his leadership abilities. As the platoon heads into its week in Tigerland, Paxton's body gives out, Bozz makes plans to go AWOL, and the sociopath gets hold of live ammo. Is the Louisiana swamp more dangerous than the DMZ? (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | militarydrunkennessdrinkingtortureescapebrutalitydrug usegamblinghomophobiacruelty |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | bar |
Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerprostituteteenage boyu.s. soldiermilitary policego go dancer |
Period: | 1970s |
Story: | vietnam warpacifisminfantryvietnamracial slurmale frontal nudityfemale nuditysexbloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegun β¦female rear nudityfightcigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersingingpistolshowervoice over narrationcryingunderweartesticlesfoodmachine gunpunched in the facedrinkrifleheld at gunpointbeertearsmarijuanamale pubic hairguitarrivergay slureatingarmyweaponattempted murderstorytellingamerican flagobscene finger gesturemoontwenty somethingmachismocaptainloyaltydrag queenwoundrace relationsexercisesergeantnosebleedtarget practiceu.s. armypunched in the stomachtitle appears in writinggunfirebrainpipe smokingdormitorybarbed wireplaying pooljournalshot in the eyemilitary baseguitar playerseizuremilitary traininggrudgeverbal abuseammunitioncourt martialboot campreference to ernest hemingwayexhaustiondining hallmotivationaleye injuryinsubordinationplatoonvietcongrecruitfiring rangesleep deprivationmilitary draftawoltinnitusbasic trainingpeace signabsent without leaveblank bulletbandaged facecommanding officerwinkingchain of commanddigging a holereference to lazarusmpreference to james joycetraining exercisestockadedrafteesemiautomatic riflepeeling potatoesmilitary dischargefort leavenworth kansas (See All) |
Epic tale of a group of Jewish gangsters in New York, from childhood, through their glory years during prohibition, and their meeting again 35 years later.
Subgenre: | epiccult filmheistcrime epic |
Themes: | childhoodguiltfriendshipmurderdeathdrugsrapebetrayalfeartorturegangstervoyeurismcorruptionbrutalityblackmail β¦mafiasadismcrueltypolice corruption (See All) |
Mood: | ambiguous ending |
Locations: | brothelcemeterynew york cityhospitalbeachrestauranthotelcarrooftopsex in carcar in water |
Characters: | policefriendbrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boydanceractressjewishchildhood friendchinese americanbetrayal by friendjewish mafia |
Period: | 1960s1930s1920s |
Story: | rainstormmiami floridarailway stationface slapfemale nuditysex scenebased on novelnuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbackmasturbation β¦gunfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditydancingnipplesleg spreadingpantiesfiretopless female nuditybased on bookmirrorurinationshot in the headshootingbathroomvoyeurreportergood versus evilcleavagenew yorkmansionstabbed to deathtoiletfemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinewhite pantiesscantily clad femalecontroversypublic nudityorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestrippingdangerkeypassioncinemakillingarsonchild murderfreeze framecountry name in titleno pantiesassaultmovie theatercoitusrape victimfaked deathpeeping tomswitchbladenostalgiaitalian americanbackstagehit in the crotchmercilessnesspanties pulled downoutlawfogsexy womanextortionrelease from prisonsexual assaultjuvenile delinquentcopulationpolitical corruptionchauffeurtomballeynudelockerpolice chieftelevision newsbrooklyn bridgedegradationnude girlshot in the eyepocket watchhearsemotorboatfriends who live togetherunderage sexdrive by shootingfamous scoremafia bosscop killerdecadencemenacegarbage truckoutlaw gangopiumsex with a minortommy gungang leadermob violencedoublecrosspeep holedate rapeprohibitionmob hitdying wordsstairwellfedoraalternate versionclothes rippingfrisbeecountry in titlepolitical scandalcriminal syndicatecocktail partyambiguitysexual jokesexual favorgang warfarename changetelephone boxpastrypactcorruptnewsstandrival gangstrained relationshipchildhood lovespeakeasyvicematernity wardshadow puppetbootleggingfreight elevatorjewel robberylabor leaderopium denviciousnessgang that lives togetherscally capmedium breastspan flutereference to the four horsemen of the apocalypse (See All) |
In Johannesburg, a small time criminal, Tsotsi, is a teenager without feelings, hardened by his tough life. After a series of violent gang hits, Tsotsi hijacks a car. However, whilst driving, Tsotsi finds that there is a baby on the back seat. He brings the baby to his house in the slum. The next si β¦x days bring about a change in him that couldn't be foreseen. (Read More)
Themes: | guiltdrunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathkidnappingmoneydrinkinggangsterrobberytheftdeath of motherredemptionyouthgambling β¦illnessdyingfalling in love (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | wheelchairnightclubbarhospitaltrainpolice carsewerslumcar theftshed |
Characters: | babymother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefriendteenage boyteacherpolicemandancerthiefartistbullywaitress |
Story: | cripplewetting pantsrailway stationvomitingmale frontal nudityfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodmale nudityone word titleflashbackdoggunfight β¦cigarette smokingdancingphotographknifecryingbeatingunderwearblood splatterfoodpunched in the facedrinkshootingbeertearsrunningcar crashreference to jesus christcriminalsubjective cameranewspaperwineold manstabbingsubwayapologyradiobartenderpainlightningdeath of husbandsadnesschickenobscene finger gesturegraffititeabreaking and enteringhappinesssouth africafollowing someonecompassionstreet lifethugthunderbroken glassinsectsafeinfectionfriendship between boysreckless drivingcoinspittingminingparalysisgatebreast feedingdefecationbeggarwalletgun held to headbuglistening to radioanttrain trackspipeexammercedes benzsewing machinesorrowbmwinformerdicegang leaderfleeingintercomdriver's licensebucketkeysmirror balldiapertownshipchange of heartcaught in the rainfingerprintscar alarmeye injuryburglar alarmchop shophandsfootpaperboygrand theft autosurrogate familyice pickmobileshantytownbaby bottlechicken coopjohannesburg south africapaper bagurban violencebead curtainfaucetunderpasschange of mindshiveringmining accidentbaby nurseryfeeding a babykicking a dogpost apartheidsafety beltchained doorcondensed milkcutting armgarbage can lidrolling dicebaby snatcherhands held over head (See All) |
Hayes Hodges finds his career aspirations dashed when he's wounded in Vietnam combat. He then returns to America and becomes a disillusioned lawyer who goes up against the service to defend Colonel Terry Childers, who is accused of inciting an incident that leaves many demonstrators dead. Hodges in β¦no position to decline: Childers heroically saved his life back in Vietnam. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | militaryfriendshipinvestigationsurveillance |
Locations: | deserthospitalforesthotelhelicopterwoodspolice stationcourtroomjungle |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsoldierlawyersnipersniper rifleex soldiermilitary lawyer |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | u.s. marine corpsvietnam veteranvietnam warmarinevomitingbloodfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionpartypistolshootoutblood splatterfistfightmachine gun β¦shot in the headrescuebattlegunfightbrawlinterrogationcombatf wordmassacrefalse accusationjudgetrialno opening creditsnews reportprotestmissioncover upopening action scenecourtprofanitygeneralnewspaper headlinebattlefieldchild murderwashington d.c.riotak 47captainhand grenadewhat happened to epiloguesecurity camerademonstrationvideotapewhite housecolonelretirementu.s. armyswamprescue missionwar crimegrenade launchermedia coveragemolotov cocktaildead childrenmajorembassymilitary baseambassadorcar set on fireaircraft carrierchild with gunbattleshipangry mobcourt martialfamily gatheringperjuryjudicial systemjudicialjudiciaryfly fishingsalutejungle warfareold friendsmilitary lifeindian oceanburning evidenceanti arabyemenretirement partyhiding evidencemilitary familymilitary lawnational security advisordestruction of evidencemortal combat (See All) |
A telling of the 1st Battalion, 7 Cavalry Regiment, 1st Calvary Division's battle against overwhelming odds in the La Drang valley of Vietnam in 1965. Seen through the eyes of the battalion's commander, Lt. Col. Hal Moore (played by Mel Gibson), we see him take command of the battalion and its prepa β¦rations to go into Vietnam. We also see how the French had, years earlier, been defeated in the same area. The battle was to be the first major engagement between US and NVA forces in Vietnam and showed the use of helicopters as mobility providers and assault support aircraft. (Read More)
Themes: | militarydeathpregnancyherogriefphotography |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | taxichurchhelicopterjungletaxi driverusahelicopter rescue |
Characters: | american soldiersoldierphotographer |
Period: | 1960s2000s |
Story: | vietnam warworld war two veteranfriendly fireinfantryvietnamuniformbased on noveltitle spoken by characterexplosionpistolbased on bookshootoutshot to deathmachine gunbattle β¦gunfightlettercombatshot in the backreporterjournalistambusharmymapexploding carshot in the legshot in the foreheadtrainingpilotstabbed in the backperson on fireexploding bodysadnessgeneralsubtitled scenebattlefieldmissileclaim in titleundergroundcaptainhand grenadesergeantjournalismbraveryu.s. armychaosassault riflesevered leggatling gunsouthern accentblood on camera lensshot in the neckmajorburnt facehelicopter crashmilitary basebayonetburnt bodyshockshot in the throatstabbed in the faceair raidsubterraneanwarlordarmy baseautomatic weaponhelicopter pilotvietnamesesteel helmetarmy lifeprivatecorporalfrench armydead soldierchoppertearnapalmvietconghiddenfirst aidkorean war veteranwar correspondentlieutenant colonelmale soldierwar memorialarmy menirish musicskillheroicu.s. cavalrymail deliverydismaysecond lieutenantfirst lieutenantheroic militarynear misschinookcombat photographyresponsebroken arrowsergeant majorair cavalrymilitary wife (See All) |
A man is shot and quickly buried in the high desert of west Texas. The body is found and reburied in Van Horn's town cemetery. Pete Perkins, a local ranch foreman, kidnaps a Border Patrolman and forces him to disinter the body. With his captive in tow and the body tied to a mule, Pete undertakes a d β¦angerous and quixotic journey into Mexico. (Read More)
Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelityadulterydrinkingtorturedanceinvestigationextramarital affaircancer β¦redemptiondyingjusticeforgivenessghost town (See All) |
Locations: | mexicodesertsmall towncemeterybarhospitalrestauranttrainhelicopterbusbicyclewatervillagekitchenpolice station β¦truckmotelcavecampfiretexassex in a kitchen (See All) |
Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefriendpolicemanreference to godwaitresssheriffself justice |
Story: | six word titleuniformracial slurprayervomitingfemale nuditysexcharacter name in titlenumber in titlebloodviolencemasturbationdogcigarette smoking β¦dancingphotographknifechasepistoltelephone callcell phoneshootoutcorpseunderwearhorsecar accidentshot in the chestblondepunched in the facewatching tvdrinkfalling from heightshootingriflerunningdead bodycafesex standing upneighborpianohandcuffsriverbound and gaggedcookingold manmountainimmigranttied to a chairmapnonlinear timelinejourneygraveyardmarriage proposalcoffeegunshotgravebinocularsscreamingcowboypay phoneon the roaddirected by staramerican flagpursuithorse ridingtied upsubtitled scenepickup truckeavesdroppingropebulletjeepcowboy hatbarnloss of friendcookmale bondingmorguemagazinecountry musicfollowing someonehonorburialgoatmexicanpromisebloody nosewindtelescopebootssandspanishsmugglingshopping mallshovelautopsyaccidental killingdead mancapturecliffblind manethnic slurillegal immigrantsouthern accentpiano playercar troubledonkeyporn magazinecartoon on tvjunkyardrunning awaydrug smugglingdrunken mantexanmotel roomfarmhousecattlebillboardlistening to a radiocactusbroken nosehouston texasrattlesnakeshepherdretributionsnake biteneo westernhawku.s. mexico bordervultureborder patrolgrave diggingviagradustlassorearview mirrorcoyoteranchermobile homefreight trainborder guardhitting a womanmexican immigrantceiling fancincinnati ohiomexican american bordercantinafalling off horserotting corpseriver crossingfalling over a clifftelescopic riflepedicurereference to jfk assassinationranch handmouth taped shutcattle ranchtalking with the deadhustler magazinedragged by a horseel paso texaswatching a porno movieburning bodycowboy bootreflection in windowclipping toenailssheriff's officedigging up a dead bodymap makingreference to sea worldsnakebite poison (See All) |
Aurora and Emma are mother and daughter who march to different drummers. Beginning with Emma's marriage, Aurora shows how difficult and loving she can be. The movie covers several years of their lives as each finds different reasons to go on living and find joy. Aurora's interludes with Garrett Bree β¦dlove, retired astronaut and next door neighbor are quite striking. In the end, different people show their love in very different ways. (Read More)
Subgenre: | melodramafamily tragedy |
Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipdeathlovemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancyescapeweddingextramarital affairangerparanoiadysfunctional family β¦cancerbreak up (See All) |
Mood: | movingwedding nighttearjerker |
Locations: | new york cityhospitalbeachrestaurantswimming poolhotelairport |
Characters: | babybrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorchildrenteachersingle motherprofessorgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law son in law relationship |
Period: | 1950s1960s1970s1940s |
Story: | blockbustersupermarketprologueface slapsexbased on novelpartyfondlingcar accidentmarijuanacollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingwoman β¦widowbirthday partyconvertibledateloss of fatherpremarital sexloss of motherterminal illnessflirtingpot smokingloss of wifewomanizercompassionhousewifeastronauthousekeeperworld trade center manhattan new york cityreckless drivingseparationdinner partycafeteriaparenthoodloss of daughterbrooklyn bridgerestroomdomineering motherbachelordrunkardbankerfamous scorechick flickwakehouston texasopposites attractdeathbedsuitortumornecktienebraskadying youngrebellious daughtercribspit takegrocery shoppingsmotheringmedical treatmentpossessivenessvaccinationlincoln nebraskasuffocatingdes moines iowacystrenoir painting (See All) |
Henry Hill might be a small time gangster, who may have taken part in a robbery with Jimmy Conway and Tommy De Vito, two other gangsters who might have set their sights a bit higher. His two partners could kill off everyone else involved in the robbery, and slowly start to think about climbing up th β¦rough the hierarchy of the Mob. Henry, however, might be badly affected by his partners' success, but will he consider stooping low enough to bring about the downfall of Jimmy and Tommy? (Read More)
Subgenre: | epiccult filmheistcrime epic |
Themes: | friendshipmurderrevengeinfidelitydrugschristmasbetrayaladulteryprisonweddinggangsterdeceptionrobberyextramarital affairanger β¦psychopathbrutalityparanoiamafiaunfaithfulnesspolice corruption (See All) |
Mood: | goreneo noirbreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | wheelchairnightclubbarnew york cityhospitalrestauranthelicopterairportcourtroom |
Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipserial killertough guyjewishhitmanpolice surveillancejewish wedding |
Period: | 1950s1960s1970s1980s |
Story: | racial slurdinervomitingface slapbased on novelviolenceone word titlecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingbeatingcorpse β¦blood splattershot in the chestshot in the headarrestrevolvershot in the backcleavageassassinstabbingdeath of friendcocainetoiletnonlinear timelinetrialscantily clad femaledouble crosslooking at the cameralatex glovesorganized crimepay phonekicked in the faceactor shares first name with characterdomestic violencelong takebusinesstragic eventarsonfreeze framemaniacmachismowhat happened to epiloguenipples visible through clothingpokershot in the stomachbabysitterred dresstold in flashbackvandalismphone boothbrooklyn new york citybar fightdrug dealingcameoconfrontationitalian americansmugglingzoodark humorshot in the facedeath threatshoppingstabbed in the headsexual harassmentliondead maninsultabusive fatherextortiongrowing upjuvenile delinquentethnic slurwedding receptionirish americankillpistol whiphead blown offfirearmtalking to cameragang violencemale protagonistcontrabandshot in the footgraphic violencepostmandumpsterin medias resmailmaninformerfirst person narrationrise and fallwitness protectionmob violencemob hitfake commercialdamagefrozen bodyexhumationtoupeegangster bosspastaperson in car trunkreference to elizabeth taylorcold blooded murderwitness protection programmultiple narratorsreal life mother and daughter playing mother and daughtershallow gravedouble datecosa nostraitalian foodjewesstampa floridaprison visitationdolly zoomdrug enforcementreference to sammy davis jr.interfaith marriagepov shotstood upfirearm pointed at the cameraracial commentcopacabanafoot blown offfrozen corpsereference to nat king colevertigo shotpolice choppershot at the cameracold openmeat truck (See All) |
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamental β¦ists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs. (Read More)
Subgenre: | based on autobiographymartial artscoming of ageautobiographicaladult animation |
Themes: | childhoodguiltpoliticsfriendshipmurderdeathlovesurrealismmarriageinfidelitychristmasreligionprisondrinkingfear β¦tortureweddingfuneralmemorytravelangerdivorcetheftdepressionblackmaildrug useunfaithfulnessexecutionhomelessnessfreedomjusticephilosophyforgivenessrevolutionfirst loveclaustrophobiareligious intolerancemurder of sister (See All) |
Mood: | high schoolrainnightmare |
Locations: | wheelchairtaxinightclubcemeteryhospitalrestaurantschoolsnowmotorcycleparis francebathtubbicycleairportcityfrance β¦rooftopschool teacher (See All) |
Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorchildrenboyteenage girlprostitute β¦teenage boyfemale protagonistteachergirlsoldierstudentpolicemandancerthiefreference to godmuslimcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipbakerart studentcheating on one's girlfriendphilosophy teacher (See All) |
Period: | 1970s1980s1990syear 1986year 1982year 1992year 1978 |
Story: | grocersupermarketprayervomitingdreamf ratedbloodone word titleflashbackdogkissfightcigarette smokingdancingexplosion β¦partychaseshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingtitle directed by femalecorpsefoodwatching tvcatdrinkbattlearrestfalling from heightshootingbooklieriflebeertearsrunningbeddead bodycafemarijuananeighborjailhallucinationclassroomsurvivalnewspaperflashlightbracookingwinebased on comic bookold manmountaineatingarmysuicide attempttoiletfishmodelfalse accusationnunbirdold womandrowningpainflash forwardgravekarateprotestkeyliarpay phonestorytellingsuitcasereadingtankhanginguniversitypursuitcrossfilm within a filmbasementpremarital sexelectionflowerclassobscene finger gesturewhippingrefugeeciatherapyheart attacktwenty somethingsurgerymissilehuggingtraitorgrenadewoundfaintinglawsurvivorjail cellislamdemonstrationcommunistdrug abusehidingwatching a movietherapistpsychologistvirginityburialiraqmoralitycannongas maskiranpassportmovie theatrecensorshipheavy metalgrocery storebombingpillssufferingbraveryhypocrisyhippiesexismbroken glassfalling to deathbutcherdespairsculptureoilswampexilebutterflyswedendeath of sistermusical numberyoung lovedemocracypunk rockpolice raidwar veteransirenreckless drivingpajamasturkey the countrypipe smokingplaying cardsmoscow russiaintimidationrevolutionarybriberyearphoneswomen's rightstriple f ratedsneakerspubertybeggarrepressionselfishnesstombstoneblack marketidealismplaywrightconventtape recordingaustriacredit cardvienna austriabased on graphic novelnihilismblizzardrazoranarchistpolitical prisonervolkswagenhonestymartyrtitle same as bookpsychotherapyair raidchoicenationalismfiring squadnewlywedussrreference to michael jacksoncoughing bloodprophetsecret policecheckpointshopping cartdiabetesloudspeakerveilfleeingswansolidaritydignitysubcultureexpatriatesurgical operationcowardicebedtime storycustomsbirthmarktehran iranpenis joketrolleyart historycuriositypolitical repressionsnowballpuppet showhashishnailtyrannyart classhomeless womanideologyreference to karl marxazerbaijanhead scarfartillerymarxismmohawk haircutreference to leninprotest marchunfaithful boyfriendloud musicreference to saddam husseiniraq iran warseparation from familyadaptation directed by original authorreference to che guevarapolitical rallyfarewellfalse passportcyanideexecution by hangingprescription drugsmarxisttalking to godair guitarburqadrowning in a bathtubiron maidenyodelingreference to godzillarubblewindow washeriranian revolutionwine makingdog humping someone's legbroochislamic revolutionwar ruinsnunneryproletariatleningrad russiashahpolitical exilereference to abbaliberatorstudy abroadlife drawingreference to the bee geesshah of irangovernment repressionopen heart surgeryataturkbronchitiscoronaryjasmineyodeliranian historymultiple amputeereference to botticellisifting through garbageiranian soldierlong distance telephone callreference to iron maidenreference to romy schneideramputated arm and legbeauty spotnailed to a wallorly airport paristoppling a statue (See All) |
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influenc β¦e of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epictragedyheistdisney |
Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathrevengerapemoneybetrayalprisonfuneralrobberyracismtheftdrug useprejudicedrug addiction |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | wheelchaircemeteryhospitalchurchlos angeles californiabuskitchenpolice carprison rapepainting a car |
Characters: | catholicbrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendtattooboynursedetectivepoliceman β¦dancerlawyerthiefartistlatinobiblehispaniccousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshipaunt nephew relationshipstepfather stepson relationshipdeath of boy (See All) |
Period: | 1970s1980s |
Story: | u.s. marine corpscripplespit in the faceratracial slurface slapfemale nuditysexbloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackgunkiss β¦fightcigarette smokingdancingphotographexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingshowerbased on true storyshootoutbeatingunderwearfoodcar accidentwatching tvcamerabare buttshootingpaintingriflesunglassesrunningbirthdaymarijuanashot in the backcookinggangcaliforniastrangulationstabbingeatingcocaineprisonerboxingbirdpaintercoffinvangraveyardlibrarydrug addictorganized crimestatueinjectiontragic eventcrosslas vegas nevadaobscene finger gestureclass differencesgraffitiheroingaragehatepowerriotmachismodestinydrag queenhypodermic needleslow motionlawcrucifixdrug abuseboxerart galleryhonorburialtowelstreet lifemexicandrug overdoseprison guardbribecard playingundercover copcanemale male kissgrowing upjuvenile delinquentethnic slurlandlordreckless drivingmexican americanserial murderlatinaface maskgang waraccordionstreet marketmegalomaniacweightliftingstakeoutcolombialoan sharkrehabilitationscholarshipcrotch grabroosterparolereference to ronald reagantequilabiracialmorphinegrudgespray paintstudyingcity hallknife held to throatbandanagloveknife in the chestmuralprison riotbeverly hills californiacrossing selfguatemalarole modelostracismprobationel salvadorshooting upecuadorfoosballprotegebroken backprofessional hitblow torchlowriderpanamahalf brother half brother relationshipprison gangpain killerchicanoartificial legparoleestepbrother stepbrother relationshipdeath by overdosenarceast los angeles californiapcpwhite powerhair netaryan brotherhoodbarrioparole boardyucatanboxing clubgedsucking on fingerpaycheckreference to the los angeles lakersblack militantcholocutting one's handsan quentin penitentiarymurdered in a churchart competitionrecidivismreference to pancho villamexican gangu turncinco de mayoslamming a car door on someone's handlaw librarylos angeles river channelreference to little bo peep (See All) |
In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and he has become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. To move ahead, he assumes the identity β¦of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen who is a paraplegic as a result of a car accident. With professional advice, Vincent learns to deceive DNA and urine sample testing. Just when he is finally scheduled for a space mission, his program director is killed and the police begin an investigation, jeopardizing his secret. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedydystopiabiopunk |
Themes: | drunkennessmurderdeathlovesuicidemarriagepregnancydrinkinginvestigationdeceptionparanoiablackmailillnesssurveillancehope β¦homelessnessprejudicemurder investigationspace travel (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | wheelchairtaxinightclubhospitalbeachrestaurantswimming poolofficerooftopouter spacelaboratorytunnelsex in a car |
Characters: | babybrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicedoctorchildrennursedetectivepolicemanreference to godpolice detectiveself mutilation β¦self immolationgeneticist (See All) |
Period: | futurenear future |
Story: | leg braceparaplegiccrippleurinebroken legvomitingdreambloodmale nudityviolenceone word titleinterviewflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested male β¦kisscigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartysurprise endingshowervoice over narrationbeatingcorpseurinationrescuepunched in the facecomputerdrinkundressingbare buttpaintingpianosubjective cameraswimmingwineconcertmontagetoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinefalse accusationacronym in titlehit by a carunderwater scenepainskinny dippinglimousinelibrarycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathlocker roomcharacter's point of view camera shotmissionmistaken identitybankconvertiblegympianistinjectionpursuitcrosschildbirthpremarital sexsuspicionclass differenceshealthsurgerydestinyshavingburned alivehead butthypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrordiseasesecurity cameraexercisemorgueassaultfraudbirthfatesocial commentaryambitionpresumed deadcrime scenejanitortelescopeimpostorjob interviewironyscene after end creditssibling rivalrydiscriminationastronautautopsyspyingsuspectsurprise after end creditsnasaenglishman abroadinvestigatorexpeditionhairassumed identityspiral staircasedetroit michiganfake identitymakeovervacuum cleaneryoung version of characteroutsideridealismmedalcloudspace shuttlegenetic engineeringscene of the crimewheelchair boundfight the systemcowardmicroscopequarantinegeneticsartificial inseminationin medias resfirst person narrationfingerprintwanted postertreadmillfleeingred herringspace explorationconformitydeoxyribonucleic acidengineeringsolar systemnew identitybirth controlrivierabrother versus brotherrecitalheart conditionblockadeblood testeugenicsanti conformitysit upsworkplace romancebroken backcontact lensfurnaceperfectionfilm starts with quotedouble identityexposed braingene manipulationsubterfugeagainst the oddsforgercombwhat ifbiasclass systemnavigatortitanestranged brotherfrench rivieraurine sampleblurry visionheart failurechange of identityspecimenchronic illnessspace missioncleaning crewiqspace shuttle launchcleanlinessdrug testheart monitorlongevitynatural childbirthout of breathesperantofertilizationgenetic testingnearsightednesssuperioritygyroscopeskin careblood packcellular biologygenetic enhancementheightismidentity controlpolice roadblockmyopiashort sightednessswimming contest (See All) |
Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost β¦limit. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | politicsmurderdeathsuicidereligionprisontorturememorybrutalityterrorismhumiliationillnesssadismexecutioncruelty β¦dyingfreedompolice brutalitystarvation (See All) |
Locations: | snowbathtubbuswaterprison hospital |
Characters: | catholicbabybrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorboypriestbiblecatholic priestprison officer |
Period: | 1980syear 1981 |
Story: | urinespit in the faceratuniformprologuevomitingmale frontal nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word titleflashbackmasturbationmale rear nudity β¦bare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactercryingbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodmirrorshot in the headpunched in the faceundressingbare buttmaskshootingtearsrunningbathroomjailhallucinationreference to jesus christmale pubic hairriverf wordterroristmontageeatingprisonerdrivingbirdcontroversyold womanlatex glovespaingunshotprotestlocker roomstorytellingsuitcaseflowerslong taketragic eventcrossirelanddirectorial debutriotwhat happened to epiloguehead butthypodermic needlevandalismcrucifixdemonstrationbeardswat teamcovered in bloodirishbreakfasthaircutbarefootshieldprison guardbloody nosesufferingboxer shortssmugglinghungerscissorscigarette lighterblack eyeprison cellsnowinglooking at self in mirrorbriefschildhood memorymain character diesspittingoppressionyellingbodyhead woundlockervery little dialogueshoutinglistening to a radiohead injuryurinalnursing homeprison visitgurneypolitical prisonercontrabandclothingmartyrradio newssurrenderfreedom fightermassdeathbednegotiationnorthern irelanddressingdeterminationstarvingrunnerblanketchantingends with textexcrementpassing outpolitical protestbegins with textburnhand injuryirish republican armyemaciationcell mateconvulsionreference to the bibleirahospital visithunger strikesinkeye injuryworryingpolice vanhand woundpolitical criminalends with deathhandspeepholemale with long hairfly the insectbody mutilationfilthcrossing oneselfrolling a cigarettefacial injuryurine samplebedsheetbritish government28 year oldbody searchcavity searchbritish parliamentdisinfectanthuman excrement27 year oldmaggotstinfoilmargaret thatchernorthern irishmandistorted soundrectal examstarving to deaththe troublescross country runningback scarbelfast irelandfood traypolice batonriot gearriot squadsweeping a floortrashing a roombody sore (See All) |
A new Disc Jockey is shipped from Crete to Vietnam to bring humor to Armed Forces Radio. He turns the studio on its ear and becomes wildly popular with the troops but runs afoul of the middle management who think he isn't G.I. enough. While he is off the air, he tries to meet Vietnamese especially g β¦irls, and begins to have brushes with the real war that never appears on the radio. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | friendship |
Locations: | barhelicopterbicycle |
Characters: | brother sister relationship |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | u.s. marine corpsvietnam warblockbustervietnamviolencetitle spoken by characterexplosionthree word titlepunctuation in titlecondombeerradiorecord playerjeepexploding building β¦lifejournalismcensorshipcomma in titleanti warteachingidentical twinsdisc jockeyburn victimradio djvietnameseenglish teachercountry in titlearmy lifetransporthumanismreference to elizabeth taylorreference to liberaceburn injurymean bossshock jockformaldehydereference to ethel mermanreference to princess margaretvietnamese soldierbased on distorted realityreference to marcel marceau (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his β¦ mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
Subgenre: | based on autobiographyindependent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalfamily tragedybasketball movie |
Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathdrugsreligionmoneyprisondrinkingmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheftbrutality β¦drug usehumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
Mood: | high schoolrainnightmarenight |
Locations: | wheelchairnew york cityhospitalrestaurantchurchhotelsnowbathtubbuskitchenurban settingapartmentpolice carcityrooftop β¦catholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
Characters: | catholicbrother brother relationshipmother son relationshippoliceteenagerafrican americanfriendteenage girlprostituteteenage boyteacherstudentpolicemanwriter β¦priestthiefbest friendbullylatinoself destructiveness (See All) |
Story: | fast food restaurantprologueracial slurdinerprayervomitingface slapdreamfemale nuditysexbased on novelbloodmale nuditymasturbation β¦male rear nuditygunkissfightcigarette smokingphotographknifechaseerectionbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingrifletearsrunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainetoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomkeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace's father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. O β¦nce he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once and for all, along with the assistance of Robert the Bruce. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicchrist allegory |
Themes: | politicsfriendshipmurderdeathloverevengerapebetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancytortureweddingfuneralexecution β¦death of wifefreedomcouragedeath of daughter (See All) |
Mood: | gorenightmarewedding night |
Locations: | forestlondon englandenglandcastle |
Characters: | catholicfather son relationshiptough guywarriorhomosexualityfrenchchildhood friend |
Story: | rainstormblockbusterspeechprologueprayerdreammale frontal nudityfemale nuditysex scenebloodmale nudityviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nuditybare chested male β¦fightbased on true storyfirevoice over narrationcorpseblood splatterhorsebattleswordfalling from heighthand to hand combatmale pubic haircombatdecapitationsword fightambushmassacredisguisethroat slittingimpalementsevered headno opening creditscontroversyprincessmarriage proposallegendfarmerhangingdirected by startragic eventloss of fatherkissing while having sexdismembermentsubtitled scenebattlefieldburned alivespearassassination attemptbarnloss of wifeirishhonorburialdead womanbraveryarranged marriagescotlandenglishthrown through a windowmedieval timesdisembowelmentgay sonsiegeinsultgay stereotypetragic heroloss of brotherwedding receptionunclemain character dieshorseback ridingunderdogwar violencedead childrenloss of daughterarcheryidealismmooningcrushed headsword and sandalfamous scoremartyrbrotherhoodrevoltmiddle agesnationalismbagpipescavalryscottish accentchildhood sweetheartscotbattle axetortured to deathflaming arrownobilityhandkerchieftyrannykilthanged boybattering ramedinburgh scotlandpublic executiondeer huntinglanceleprosydefenestrationsecret marriagesword and shield14th centuryscottish highlandsaxe in the chesthanged child1300sknighthoodprince of wales13th centurysword throwingmass hangingjoustdrawn and quarteredbow huntingplantagenethorse killedfamous speechhalberdwar crythistlewoman's throat slitcautery (See All) |
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father ('Brad Pitt' (qv)). Jack (played as an adult by β¦ 'Sean Penn (I)' (qv)) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicindependent filmcoming of age |
Themes: | childhoodguiltdeathmarriagereligionjealousypregnancyfearmemorytheftdysfunctional familygriefbullyingeducationphotography β¦hopecrueltyinheritanceafterliferegret (See All) |
Mood: | rainavant gardemoving |
Locations: | baseballdesertsmall towncemeterybeachrestaurantschoolchurchswimming poolforestairplanebathtubbicycleelevatorwoods β¦urban settingpolice carseacourtroomouter spaceoceanchinatexasstormrunning into water (See All) |
Characters: | catholicbabybrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceafrican americanchildrenboypolicemanmusicianpriestthief β¦christianreference to godbullywaitresschristianitylittle boychinesegrandmother grandson relationshipengineeryounger version of characterpregnant wifecrying babydeath of boydeath wish (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | loss of sonprayerface slapflashbackdogbare chested malekissfightdancingexplosiontelephone callfirevoice over narrationcryingcell phone β¦foodmirrorslow motion scenecatarrestpaintingbooklietearsrunninglingeriedead bodycafepianoclassroomguitarriverswimminghalloweensurvivalnewspaperflashlightcandlebridgeeatinghousesnakefishnonlinear timelinechild abuseapologyman with glassescoffinbathunderwater scenesearchjourneygraveyarddrowningpaingunshotflash forwardtreeclownsuburbfired from the jobliarstorytellingreadingbaseball batflowerscourtdeath of brotherchildbirthdeath of songardenwaterfallflowerclasssleepingtrustkillingredheadhateblack americanrecord playermachismoeyeglassesdestinybreaking and enteringlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicfaintingrecordingvandalismguitariststealingplanetswimsuitsharkladderbirthfollowing someoneend of the worldambitiondinosaurpromisewindsufferingthundermourningchild protagonistkickinginsectcigarette lighterbible quotecard playingsibling rivalrysunbutterflyvolcanoatticshadowchoirswingbarbecueexistentialismgrowing upmarital problemloss of brotherchildhood memoryfast motion sceneshamebeing followedpiano playersermonspittinggiving birthhandshake12 year oldgardeningnotebookbaptismhomecomingreading aloudstairwayescalatorlooking out a windowabandoned houselizardvery little dialogueskyscrapernaivetyseagullwhisperingenvylavabubble bathstrokebare chested boyelectric shocktrain tracksuniverseswimming underwaterbreaking a windowguitar playernewborn babyclimbing a treefailuremeteorprehistoric timestelegramreading a newspaperstarscar radiotreehousegrassdistrustdeath by drowningtoy gunsilhouettefetuswaveplant in titleexpectant motherdomineering fatheroverhead shotsaying gracecourthousedare19 year oldkneelingexpectant fatherwater hosewashing dishesice cubehand kissingplanet earthsnoopinghoselooking in a windowjigsaw puzzlejumping on a bedorganiststeamheartbeatstained glass windowtrashcanloss of innocencelaundry drying on clothes linecar repairpower plantschoolyardsparklerlawn sprinklercosmosplayingelectric fanthree brotherswind chimeembryochild as main charactersunflowerancestrylearning to readblessinglighting a candlebig bangblowing bubblessomersaultdeath in familybad newsplainplaying catchtarkovskyesquebb guncrossing oneselfwading in waterwalking on a beachstrict fatherdaily lifedestroying propertyholding head underwaterpatentpipe organwatering cantime capsulewanting to dieartificial respirationhand clapping gamebegins with a quoteresentment toward fatherlimping manreference to johannes brahmsschool bellstreetlightrolling down a hilltree swingplanting a treebegins with a quotationreference to jobhanging out washingtolling bellorigins of lifeveinair rifleelectrical shockfloating in the airglass elevatorhairbrushglass coffinpraying handswaco texaseye maskfertilizationkicking a canpineconeddtdirgejumping from a treepantheismreference to arturo toscaninisurvival of the fittestdeath notificationbirth of sonhit with a boardice traylearning to walkparents arguing (See All) |
24 hours in L.A.; it's raining cats and dogs. Two parallel and intercut stories dramatize men about to die: both are estranged from a grown child, both want to make contact, and neither child wants anything to do with dad. Earl Partridge's son is a charismatic misogynist; Jimmy Gator's daughter is a β¦ cokehead and waif. A mild and caring nurse intercedes for Earl, reaching the son; a prayerful and upright beat cop meets the daughter, is attracted to her, and leads her toward a new calm. Meanwhile, guilt consumes Earl's young wife, while two whiz kids, one grown and a loser and the other young and pressured, face their situations. The weather, too, is quirky. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | guiltdrunkennessmurdersuicidemarriageadulteryseductiondivorcedrug usecancerdatingexecutionforgiveness |
Locations: | hospitalhotellos angeles californiaelevatorrooftopforest fire |
Characters: | catholicfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorpolice officerlawyer |
Period: | 1950s1960s1910s |
Story: | wetting pantsrainstormloss of sonprologueprayervomitingone word titleinterviewdoggunsingingsurprise endingvoice over narrationcryingcar accident β¦shot in the headfalling from heighttearsdead bodyambulancecocainesuicide attemptchild abuseapologyman with glassespainlibrarypilotkeyfired from the jobactor shares first name with characterhangingdomestic violencelong takeloss of fatherpremarital sexcasinoterminal illnessaddictionfaintingfrogcrushfateattempted suicideburglarylove at first sightensemble castsurpriseone dayabusive fathergrowing upmisogynymultiple storylineurban legendrestroomdouble barreled shotgunredheaded womandenialpharmacycoincidencemercedes benzchapter headingsmorphinedeathbedensemblechild prodigystarts with narrationdecisionfictional game showdental bracestv show in filmmale nursefilicidechancerappingmotivational speakername changelive televisionseminartelevision producerflower in titleserendipityinfomercialplaying against typegame show hostmale tearsdivine interventionscubareno nevadaambiguous titlesynchronicitylife coachtv game showfloor safebiblical passageloading gunelectronic storewhiz kidurban legend vectorfortean phenomena (See All) |
This movie, based on the cult Broadway musical of the 60s, tells a story about Claude, a young man from Oklahoma who comes to New York City. There he strikes up a friendship with a group of hippies, led by Berger, and falls in love with Sheila, a girl from a rich family. However, their happiness is β¦short because Claude must go to the Vietnam war. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipdeathlovedrugsmoneypregnancydrinkingdanceweddingdrug usefalling in lovecar sex |
Locations: | taxidesertbarnew york citychurchsnowairplanebuscourtroomgas stationmilitary cemetery |
Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerpolicemandancerreference to godinterracial relationshiplittle boy β¦u.s. soldiermilitary police (See All) |
Period: | 1960ssummer of love |
Story: | vietnam waranti war protestpacifismvomitingmale frontal nudityfemale nuditynuditymale nudityone word titlebare breastsflashbackmasturbationmale rear nuditydog β¦bare chested malecigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityexplosionsingingpartypantiescryingsongunderwearfoodhorseurinationslow motion scenedrinkundressingbare buttrifletearssunglassesrunningmarijuanajailhallucinationreference to jesus christmanhattan new york citysubjective cameracandlebasketballeatingwhite pantiesjudgejourneyparkskinny dippingpublic nuditymicrophonepuppetprotestfantasy sequencecowboymistaken identitytankflowersamerican flaghairy chesthorse ridingclass differencestrustblack americanwashington d.c.freeze framepickup truckpot smokingballoonjeepscene during opening creditscowboy hatjail celldemonstrationsergeantimpersonationfollowing someonegas maskhaircutface paintu.s. armyboxer shortshippielove at first sightmedical examinationtuxedosodomycoinbeing followedlevitationanti warhairset upcentral park manhattan new york citydoubtnaivetyharmonicafalling into waterlsdcowboy bootsstonedbunk bedchandeliermilitary uniformn wordurinatingpark benchnevadaopiummilitary trainingbeggingreference to the virgin marycounter culturereference to richard nixonbride and groompolitical activismloudspeakeroklahomahigh societybarracksbailvietnameseboot campnecktiemanchester englandpretending to be someone elsehashishsockswoman dressed as manphone bookpoison gaswhite bra and pantiesbased on stage musicalshooting starauthoritypublic urinationdebutantewatchtowerduffel bagmale with long hairreference to mick jaggermilitary drafthare krishnadrunk driverreference to lyndon johnson360 degree well shotreflection in watermounted policedrafttitle sung by characterabsent without leaveblack stereotypewhite house washington d.c.tricksterlincoln continentalreference to federico felliniafrican american stereotypepederastysmoking a jointgonorrheablack american stereotypereference to mars the planetbandstandbell bottomshair clippersreference to the grateful deadsecurity checkpointswitching clothesdancing on a tablereference to roman polanskistanding on a tableinterracial affairlawn partyblind lovemilitary salutepeace symbolhappeningreference to jupiter the planetsmoke inhalationblowing smoke ringsdraft cardex army officersex harassmentu.s. army basereference to little black sambo (See All) |
1983. Tom Highway is a well-decorated career military man in the United States Marine Corps, he who has seen action in Korea and Vietnam. His current rank is Gunnery Sergeant. His experiences have led him to become an opinionated, no nonsense man, who is prone to bursts of violence, especially when β¦he's drunk, if the situation does not suit him, regardless of the specifics or people involved. Because of these actions, he has spent his fair share of overnighters behind bars. Close to retirement, one of his last assignments, one he requested, is back at his old unit at Cherry Point, North Carolina, from where he was transferred for insubordination. He is to train a reconnaissance platoon. His superior officer, the much younger and combat inexperienced Major Malcolm Powers, sees Highway as a relic of an old styled military. Highway's commanding officer, Lieutenant Ring, the platoon leader, is also a younger man who has no combat experience, but is academically inclined and happy-go-lucky. Highway finds that his team is a rag-tag bunch of slackers, who includes wannabe rock musician Stitch Jones, with who Highway had an inauspicious earlier meeting. The men in the platoon, who truly believe Highway is crazy, hate him, and don't understand why they have to follow his harsh training regimen when the United States is not currently at war. The major, who is all about efficiency regardless of combat readiness, has the same views of Highway. He is clear that he sees Highway's platoon sβ¦ (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedy |
Themes: | wrestlingmilitarydrunkennessfriendshipdeathrevengebetrayalprisonfearherodeceptionrobberyredemptionrivalrypanic β¦u.s. military (See All) |
Locations: | barhelicopterairplanebuscourtroombus drivercaribbeanbar brawlprison fightmilitary helicopter |
Characters: | military officerafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingersoldierpolice officerhostagetough guyaction herowaitressalcoholicex husband ex wife relationshipolder man younger man relationshipdysfunctional relationshiplatino american |
Period: | 1980syear 1983 |
Story: | u.s. marine corpsvietnam veteranmarineparadeuniformracial slurdinerface slapfemale nudityviolencetwo word titlebare chested malefightcigarette smokingdancing β¦photographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingknifepistolshowertelephone callshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestrescuepunched in the facebattlearrestgunfightbrawlbeerhand to hand combatsunglassesplace name in titlerock musiccollegejailislandclassroomguitarrivercombatshot in the backf wordgay slurambushold mandeath of friendbridgemixed martial artsprisonerjudgeman with glassesanti heroradiodisarming someonedouble crosscigar smokingbartendertrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangermissionproduct placementcollege studenttankopening action sceneskeletoncourtscardirected by staramerican flagstalkingthreatened with a knifeprofanitygeneralobscene finger gesturebattlefieldhateak 47cold warpickup truckmachismomissilehand grenadegrenadebeer drinkingheavy rainjoggingjail cellwalkie talkieexercisemale bondingsergeantjumping from heightproduced by directorculture clashimprovisationfaked deathrocket launcherhitchhikerhitchhikingbar fightpresumed deadretirementredneckreverse footageswitchbladeprison guardface painttarget practicerap musicveterancynicismhatredpool tablem 16black and white scenearchival footagehit on the headpunched in the chestaerial shotparachutewisecrack humorcommandohomoeroticismkarate choplonerwar veteranlieutenantrelease from prisonrescue missionethnic slurpatriotismgrenade launchersouthern accentt shirtlighthousehappy endingforced to stripmusclemanstrongmanwar herofirearmwar violencearmored carjukeboxmajorcomic relieftrailer homecheering crowdcommando unitcredit cardcommando missionone linerhazingmarching bandmilitary uniformpalm treeguitar playermedical studentnorth carolinacommando raidcamouflagebus rideaircraft carriermilitary trainingcubanshooting rangewoman slaps a manbulldozerpart of the body in titlerookiekorean warrock singerbudweiserchantingbattleshipbarracksreference to santa clausboot campreference to john lennonair strikemale camaraderieblack and white segues into colorkrav magareference to frankensteinmarchingmedical schooldisobeying orderspropaganda filmreference to muhammad aliobstacle coursebar ownerinsubordinationplatoonreference to elizabeth taylorfear of heightswinkreference to the vietnam warfiring rangemud wrestlingproduced by actordrinking problemgiving the fingersmoke grenadecamouflage uniformkorean war veteranslow dancingwar paintbasic trainingm 60 machine gunreference to paul mccartneych 47 chinook helicoptermachine gun nestmale soldierjumping from a helicopterdrill sergeantmilitary dress uniformwar propagandaplaying electric guitarreading a magazinemilitary paradeshoulder massagekicked in the bellywar buddyamphibious vehiclemilitary exercisereference to joe fraziermilitary jeepman in a towelmoonwalk dancingmisfiring gunarmy majorstaff sergeantfemale slaps a malegrenadaarmy lieutenantncomarine baseayatollahbail out of jailmilitary drillassault coursecan of beercongressional medal of honorpulled by the earreference to richard burtonreference to the korean wara show of handsaccidentally firing a gunmilitary cadencescar on the foreheadsergeant majortarget rangedisobey direct ordersaluting the flagsix pack of beer (See All) |
While on a recent deployment to Iraq, US Army Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery is injured when an improvised explosive device goes off within close proximity to him. He is back in the States recovering from the more serious of those injuries, including one to his eye and leg. He has resumed a sexual r β¦elationship with his long time girlfriend Kelly, despite the fact that she is now engaged to another man who Will knows. With the few months Will has left in his enlistment, the army assigns him to the Casualty Notification Team in his area. Not having a background in counseling, psychology or grief management, he is unsure if he is well suited to this job. He is partnered with a career soldier, Captain Tony Stone, who teaches Will the precise protocol involved in the job. Tony tells Will, who quickly learns by on the job experience, that this job has its own dangers. As Will learns to adapt to the range of emotions of the next of kin, he is unprepared for the reaction of Olivia Pitterson, whose husband was killed in Iraq. His initial encounter with Olivia leads to him wanting to get to know her better, which may not be in either her or his best interest. Despite being a recovering alcoholic, the more experienced Tony tries to guide Will as best he can under their collective circumstances. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedydark comedy |
Themes: | guiltdrunkennessfriendshipdeathreligionbetrayalpregnancydrinkingweddingfuneralheromemorylonelinessdeath of fathergrief β¦death of daughteru.s. military (See All) |
Locations: | taxibarrestaurantkitchenrooftopusasinging in a carhumvee |
Characters: | american soldierbabyfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerboysoldierpoliceman β¦waitressinterracial relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipu.s. soldierhispanic americanasking for forgiveness (See All) |
Period: | 21st century |
Story: | vietnam warwar widowpost traumatic stress disorderloss of sonsupermarketvomitingface slapwoman on topfemale nuditysexnuditymale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditykiss β¦female rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionsingingpartytelephone callcryingsongunderwearfoodcar accidentmirrorurinationpunched in the facewatching tvcomputercatdrinkbare buttletterlieriflebeertearssunglassesbombcafesex standing uppianof wordeatingarmyapologycoffinfishingcoffeestorytellingflowerslong takepianistamerican flagdeath of sondeath of husbandactingobscene finger gestureblack americanpizzasurgeryanswering machinecaptainmale bondingloss of loved onesergeantcrying womanblack humorhomehitchhikingiraqgas maskgrocery storeu.s. armyplaygroundboxer shortsbuddyspanishpool tableiraq warshopping mallrowboatloss of husbandtragic herodeath of loved onereckless drivingwedding receptionmoral dilemmaparking lotman cryingtranslatorearphoneshandshakeplaying poolcrutchestexanloss of daughterdrunk drivingweightliftingbus stoplistening to a radiounconsciousnessgiving a toastmilitary uniformsunrisekindnessrespectdeath of boyfriendbereavementsleeping in a carsoccer ballfisticuffsfacial scarcar radiofilm starts with sexhoodiealcoholics anonymoushummerberetsuicidal thoughtsverbal abuseleg injuryworking outunwed pregnancyjet skimoving outdriver's licenseice cream truckrearview mirrormessengerpagerloss of loverprivatefire fightgrave side ceremonyrecovering alcoholicbosniadining halljihadcar repairdartseye injurysit upsengagement partycontemplating suicidewoundedsuicidal tendencycamouflage uniformribbonnew beginningdouble datecrusadessecret marriageangel of deathbeeperspit in facehole in the wallmilitary funeralcatharsisface woundhooded sweatshirtleg blown offcasualty of waralcoholic relapseeye dropslast wordsmilitary dress uniformdear john letteroptometristethical dilemmaruleconflicted heroknocking on doorbugleimprovised explosive deviceyoung widowmetal musicstorage facilitybudding friendshipshrapnelsound of sexcombat casualtywatching through a windowmale cryingrunning a red lightflag draped coffinchanging a tiregetting dressedsleeping on the groundhanging out washingstaff sergeantgun saluteplant nursery21 gun saluteeye testgiving someone a ride homewatching a video on tvtapstexan accentbuglerdeath noticepunching one's fist into a wallhanging from a rooftophonor guardreflection in a car windowself storageoperation desert stormdeath notificationmilitary recruitmenthome on the rangenewspaper obituarypunching a hole in a wall (See All) |
Six incarnations of Bob Dylan: an actor, a folk singer, an electrified troubadour, Rimbaud, Billy the Kid, and Woody Guthrie. Put Dylan's music behind their adventures, soliloquies, interviews, marriage, and infidelity. Recreate 1960s documentaries in black and white. Put each at a crossroads, the a β¦rtist becoming someone else. Jack, the son of Ramblin' Jack Elliott, finds Jesus; handsome Robbie falls in love then abandons Claire. Woody, a lad escaped from foster care, hobos the U.S. singing; Billy awakes in a valley threatened by a six-lane highway; Rimbaud talks. Jude, booed at Newport when he goes electric, fences with reporters, pundits, and fans. He won't be classified. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of agedocumentary footage |
Themes: | drunkennesspoliticsloverevengesurrealismmarriagedrugsdrinkingfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcetheftdrug usecelebrityillness β¦poetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
Mood: | satirerain |
Locations: | wheelchairtaxismall townbarnew york cityhospitalrestauranttrainmotorcycleairplanebathtubbuslondon englandairportelevator β¦englandtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
Characters: | babyhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanchildrensingerboygirlnursedancermusicianactorphotographerthief β¦artistchristianjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
Period: | 1950s1960s1970s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
Story: | vietnam wartitle based on songprayermale frontal nudityfemale nuditysexnuditymale nudityinterviewmale rear nuditydogbare chested malefightcigarette smoking β¦dancingphotographmale full frontal nuditysingingpartyknifethree word titlepantiesbased on true storytelephone callfirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titlesongcorpseunderwearfoodhorseslow motion scenewatching tvcameradrinkbare buttpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodycafepianojailvoyeurreference to jesus christmale pubic hairguitarmanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwinebandconcertcaliforniaaxemontageeatingsubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespaintercoffinbathunderwater scenelooking at the cameratalking to the cameraparklimousinelegenddrug addictmicrophoneprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadflowerspianistamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmrock 'n' rollfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingjail cellguitaristcrucifixdemonstrationwatching a moviemagazinespiderpress conferencetv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingdrug overdosecivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundministerhippiemillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsysongwriterexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessmen's bathroomreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction in titlerags to richesfolk musicperformance artmusic festivallabor unionreference to john f. kennedyfirst person titlecircular staircaseprice of famejailbreakneck braceblues musicenigmahobominnesotaprophethermitreference to richard nixonneo westernradicaldressinglynchinggiraffeharlem manhattan new york cityliberalflash camerakennedy assassinationmultiple perspectivesprotestormultiple personalityevangelisttarantulagolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.music producerwashing dishesostrichconcert tourgreenwich village manhattan new york cityblackfacegospel musicmotorcycle crashclothed female naked malefreight traincfnm scenechurch choircoffeehousewoodstockactress playing male roleknife attackbible studyprecociousnessblack pantherslyricistbeatnikdead horsevagabondrecord albumyear 1959reference to lyndon johnsonfalling off a bridgeblack panther partyentouragefolk singergreeting cardhit over the head with a bottletumbleweedboxcarcontradictionjumping onto a trainreference to judasmultiple actors for one characterlawlessnesspeace treatyreference to lee harvey oswaldmultiple identitiesreference to judas iscariotreference to arthur rimbaudrising starstiltwalkerawards banquetfalling from a trainpentecostalrole played by multiple actorstroubadourestate salewhitefacedust bowlpeace negotiationphotograph comes to lifetrestlenewport rhode islandriding the railsreference to billy the kidfemale voyeurholy visionlondon 1960sstockton california (See All) |
Based on the true story of the ill-fated 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon. Astronauts Lovell, Haise and Swigert were scheduled to fly Apollo 14, but are moved up to 13. It's 1970, and The US has already achieved their lunar landing goal, so there's little interest in this "routine" flight.. un β¦til that is, things go very wrong, and prospects of a safe return fade. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicsuspensetragedydocudramamedical |
Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipmarriagepregnancyfearparanoiahopecouragetechnologyspace travel |
Mood: | nightmare |
Locations: | baseballwheelchaircarhelicoptershipmotelouter spacespacetexasusaearthstation |
Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorboybrother sister relationshipphotographersister sister relationshipgermanpregnant womanengineer |
Period: | 1960s1970s20th centuryyear 1969year 1970 |
Story: | urineblockbusteruniformvomitingdreamnumber in titleinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartyshower β¦based on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookdigit in titleurinationrescuewatching tvcomputercamerareporterhalloweensurvivalbedroomflashlightjournalistvideo camerafalse accusationjourneynews reporttrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefantasy sequencemissionrace against timeautomobilepremarital sexbralessmoondisastertv newswhat happened to epiloguespacecraftmediafloridapress conferenceimprovisationfull mooncameotensionteamastronautparachutewedding ringduct tapegadgetpipe smokingmedia coveragesouthern accentnasarocketpopephysicianbased on real eventstelevision newsreference to the beatlesinsomniaretirement homefilm camerafighter jetspace shuttleblackboardsimulationresponsibilitypressnursing homebased on real personchewing gumfeveru.s. navycamcordercountdownhouston texasairfieldaircraft carrierreference to richard nixonwisconsinfamous linerookienews footagespacesuitsausageoptimismcongressmanearth viewed from spacespace explorationnightgowndecisionmathemergencydouble entendrezero gravitytrapped in spacehuman in outer spacecamaraderiemoon landingoxygenreference to isaac newtonexplosive decompressionhypothermiachevrolet corvetteflight simulatorspace programspace racesouth pacificagainst the oddsvestcassette playerlaunchdolly zoomreference to christopher columbusfootstepsmilitary academyreference to johnny cashu.s. space programgroundedcarbon dioxidethe moonspace adventurespacemanmedium format camerawoman wrapped in a towelmission controlspace missionapollo 13apollo programlack of oxygenlunar missionsaturn v rocketcommand centerimax versionnumber 13 in titleneil armstronglunar landingmeaslesmotor carbuzz aldrincameo appearance by real life subjecthoustonshaving chestapollo spacecraftapollo missionex pilotspacecraft accidentwife husband relationshiplunar modulenational air and space administrationreference to dick cavettspace disastertrailer narrated by nick tateurinary tract infection (See All) |
High-flying, adored! The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical depicting the infamous real-life story of Eva "Evita" Duarte de Peron, the wife of President Juan Peron, who rose from poverty to become the most famous Argentine woman in history. Her huge political influence and constant charity β¦works earned her scorn and fear from the military and upper classes but adoration and love from the workers and descamisados. Evita's legendary life is displayed before your eyes as the most hated and most beloved woman in Argentina. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
Themes: | militarypoliticsmurderdeathmoneydrinkingweddingfuneralfilmmakingseductiondeath of fatherpovertycancergriefunemployment β¦fashionwealthrevolution (See All) |
Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | wheelchairbarhospitalrestauranttrainchurchairplanebusvillageitalyspaincatholic churchtheatre performance |
Characters: | military officercatholicfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipsingerteenage girlprostitutefemale protagonistdancerphotographeractressfilm directorolder man younger woman relationship |
Period: | 1950s1940s1930s1920s |
Story: | railway stationparadeprayersexcharacter name in titleone word titledancingphotographexplosionsingingshowerfirevoice over narrationcryingsong β¦horsedrinkarresttearscafejailguitarnewspaperoperacandlewomanmontagearmypoliticianmodelradiocoffinlimousineumbrellatankbusinesspresidentfilm within a filmgovernmentclass differencesriotfamecrucifixdemonstrationwatching a movierebelrebellionviolinearthquakemovie theatrehookershoesargentinamourningnewsreel footageimmortalitytheatre audiencechoirtourhorse and carriagedictatorviolinisthorseback ridingrevolutionaryelectricitypopefencingindustryhearserallysouth americaillegitimate childsoccer ballrainbowclothingin medias resbuenos aires argentinavotingmovie cameradeathbedvice presidentballroomradio broadcastsocial climberglamourfortunedying youngdance hallprocessionreference to benito mussolinioperating roommarchingtear gasbased on stage musicalpolitical unrestcinderella storymilitary couppolitical rallyrise to powerpoloreference to francofuneral cortegereference to lauren bacallargentine historysinging narratorperonismreference to christian diorlying in statedeification (See All) |
John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Rick β¦y is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedytragedyteen movie |
Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathrevengedrugsmoneyescapegangsterangerracismdeath of fatherpovertydysfunctional familyrivalryhome invasion β¦crueltyvengeancepolice brutalitymurder of brother (See All) |
Mood: | high school |
Locations: | wheelchairrestaurantschoolchurchcarhelicopterlos angeles californiaurban settingpolice carsinging in a carschool teacher |
Characters: | babybrother brother relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooteenage girlteenage boy β¦teacherpolice officertough guysingle motherlittle boyex husband ex wife relationship (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1990syear 1991year 1984 |
Story: | vietnam veteranfast food restaurantparaplegicloss of sontitle based on songprologueracial slurfemale nuditysexbloodviolencemale rear nuditybare chested malegunfemale rear nudity β¦fightcigarette smokingdancingnipplespartyknifechasepistolbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestbrawlbare buttshootingrifleheld at gunpointbeerrunninginterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordgay slurgangdeath of frienddrug dealermontagefootballmapman with glassesno opening creditsfishingchild in perilshot in the legflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictvirgindangerlocker roomstorytellinglong takedeath of brothertragic eventstalkingdeath of sonsadnesspremarital sexdirectorial debutex convicthatesingle parentak 47machismouziteen angstwhat happened to epiloguedesireelectronic music scoreloss of virginitysurvivorloss of friendloss of loved oneamerican footballkicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodskateboardmilkhomicidedrug dealingtensionrap musicunderage drinkingconfrontationhatredconvenience storedeath threatjunkiepunched in the chestghettoblood on shirtracisttitle at the endbarbecueattractionjuvenile delinquentethnic slurdeath of loved oneloss of brotherneighborhoodmelancholyshot multiple timesthanksgivingstreet gangcar drivingadvertisementbitternessyoung version of characterreal estateweightliftinggang violencesexual promiscuitybillboarddouble barreled shotgunurban decayfilm starts with textsawed off shotgunmeat cleaverpalm treen worddeath of boyfrienddrive by shootingintentionally misspelled titlehip hop musicblack copclimbing out a windowsocial decayattempted robberyvolkswagen beetlegangstachild swearingcapgentrificationrescue attemptconspiracy theoristpagerloss of boyfriendgangsta gripafrolowriderroman catholicdominoessouth central los angelesmagnum handgunblack familypacifierfat childfavoritismlow ridercollege boundtrain trackafrican american musicressentimentblack directorblack slanglive in girlfriendchevrolet impala convertiblemortgage broker (See All) |
In a gritty and alternate 1985 the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown, but after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in d β¦oing so discover a deeper and far more diabolical plot. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicconspiracysuperherodark comedydystopiapost modernconspiracy theoryalternate history |
Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathlovesurrealismrapeprisonpregnancylesbianismfuneralinvestigationbrutalitysupernatural powerterrorismcancer β¦mental illnessabusecrueltyutopianuclear holocaust (See All) |
Mood: | satire |
Locations: | cemeterynew york citylos angeles californiarooftoprussiausalaboratoryairship |
Characters: | mother son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipdetectivelove trianglebullykillerpolice detectivebiblecomedianamerican dreamdeath of herokiller dogdeath of a friendacquaintance rape β¦lesbian nurse (See All) |
Period: | 1950s1960s1970s1980s1940syear 1969year 1985 |
Story: | vietnam warvietnamdinervomitingface slapwoman on topfemale nuditymale nudityviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nudityflashbackdogbare chested male β¦kissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityexplosionknifelesbian kisssurprise endingpantiesvoice over narrationshot to deathsex on couchblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvbare buttfalling from heightmaskmanhattan new york cityscientistshot in the backf wordreportercleavageassassinbased on comic bookanti heroscantily clad femaleassassinationcontroversycigar smokingshot in the legshot in the foreheadattempted murderbusinessmanprotestperson on firepoisonevil manu.s. presidentattempted rapediaryshot in the shoulderscaramerican flagpresidentmurderersevered armvigilantecult directorsacrificedismembermentchild murdermoonriotcold wartv newsburned aliveflyingmass murderfriendship between mensociopathlifting someone into the airloss of friendspacecrafteccentricswat teampress conferencetimecompassionrapistsocial commentaryclockmasked manretirementcynicismhit in the crotchgash in the facebroken glassevacuationsuper villainfalling to deathtitle appears in writingafghanistanstabbed in the headdark herojumping through a windowamerican presidentastronautoutlawvegetarianalternate realitypolice raidbroken armexistentialismtragic herogadgetdead woman with eyes opensecret identitydc comicsflamethrowerworld trade center manhattan new york citymelancholymoral dilemmablack bra and pantiesframed for murdergatling gunteleportationshot multiple timesatheistflagcartoon on tvmolotov cocktailkilling a dogpicturetwo man armydouble lifeintelligencebully comeuppancewatchbank robberearringrumorbased on graphic novelnihilismfemale herosaving the worldnuclear warcrime fighterman wearing glassesmarsarm cut offburn victimsovietlifting person in airtycoontrenchcoatdate rapeinnocent person killedantarcticakennedy assassinationmasked superheroflashingright wingprison riotmegacorporationjail breakdoomsdaynewscastersuper speedruthlessnessmoral ambiguitypregnant woman murdereddevastationmasked vigilanteone eyed manworld war threedead woman on bedbreast flashingmisanthropeanti villainfreak accidentkidnapped girlbuilding on firepartnershipvirtual setassassination of presidentminiature personnumber in character's namehit in the groindefenestrationpaternity revealedwater tankpost coital scenereading newspaperchest hairpostmodernsevered limbdestroyed citymilitary funeralfriends falling outnihilistpush buttonbig manpromiscuous mothersuicide pillstreet crimebad guys winwoman breaks man's necklesbophobiadeath of expectant motherpity sexrelease from jailthrown from a buildingsmileypregnant woman shotbased on cult comic bookdomino maskfalse promise of the american dreaminkblotman on topcyanide capsuleear bitten offhappy facefire rescuekent statered squaredeath of superherofake assassinationtv anchormanfloppy drivesex with hologramsoviet american cooperation (See All) |
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t β¦he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageblack comedycrime epic |
Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathloverevengekidnappinginfidelityrapereligionmoneyadulterytortureescapedancegangster β¦robberyextramarital affairtheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertydrug useredemptionunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographyhomelessnessdrug addictionwealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | brothelnightclubbarbeachchurchforestmotorcyclebusbicyclewoodsurban settingpolice carcitymoteljungle β¦brazilslum (See All) |
Characters: | brother brother relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlprostituteteenage boynursepolicemandancerphotographer β¦thiefartistinterracial relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice chasedeath of boy (See All) |
Period: | 1960s1970s1980s |
Story: | wetting pantssupermarketracial slurprayerface slapmale frontal nudityfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackgun β¦kissfightinterracial sexdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartyknifechasethree word titlepistolbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookshootoutshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcameraarrestshootingshowdownrifletearsrunningbirthdaycar crashmarijuanaprostitutioncriminalshot in the backreporterswimminggood versus evilgay slurnewspapersoccerjournalistgangdrug dealercocainefishnonlinear timelineassassinationcontroversyshot in the foreheadpainflash forwarddrug addictorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childscene during end creditsdomestic violencedeath of brotherpursuitsplit screenpremarital sexbank robberychickenhandgunobscene finger gestureclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framerecord playercrime bossafricanmachismotv newsuzipot smokingdiscodesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathstealinghidingbuttocksswimsuitjournalismvirginityburialdrug dealingthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananahandheld cameramurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjuvenile delinquentjobmale virgincon manmarijuana jointmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangsnorting cocainedead childrenarms dealerarmed robberyinformantgang violencebus stoplatin americanarcissismstonedbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childsoccer ballshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodierise and fallmob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All) |
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his porn magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracycourtroom drama |
Themes: | guiltmurderdeathlovemarriagedrugsreligionmoneyprisonincestmemorytheftdrug useillnessfaith β¦photographyhollywooddeath of wifedisabilityfreedomaidsdrug addictionwealthsamuraireligious conversion (See All) |
Locations: | wheelchairbarhospitalchurchhelicopterairplanelos angeles californiabathtubcourtroomstrip club |
Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipdoctorboyphotographerlawyerthiefchristianreference to godsecurity guardbikini girlgo go dancer β¦religious right (See All) |
Period: | 1950s1970s1980s |
Story: | fourth of julycripplespeechmale frontal nudityfemale nuditysex scenesexcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityviolencebare breaststhreesomefemale frontal nudity β¦gunphotographpantiesbased on true storytelephone callarrestshootingriflereference to jesus christorgyorphanassassinambulancemontagecocainewhite pantiesjudgetrialassassinationcontroversydrowningpaindrug addictstalkerorganized crimefbicourtamerican flagstalkingcrossflowerkissing while having sexciagirl in pantiessurgerywhat happened to epilogueassassination attempthypodermic needlenude modellawhelmetice creamcrucifixsanta clausmagazineaccidental deathmobdrug overdosecensorshipcivil rightsattorneymillionairehot tubbananachoirperversionduct tapepatriotismatheistpervertporn magazineparalysisohiobaptismpublisherporn industrybitternesslawsuitsexual promiscuitypornographereaglerags to richesnaked dead womanjetku klux klanprivate jetends with biographical notessurgical operationcourthousekentuckybeverly hills californiamoonshinesecurity systemdiapermanic depressionverdictu.s. marshalgunmancivil libertiesnude photo shootjudicial systementrapmentfirst amendmentu.s. constitutionpublishingsupreme courtouthousejudicialjudiciaryobscenitydrug pushercincinnati ohiopet foodhollywood boulevardpain killertrippydrowning in a bathtubplea bargainu.s. supreme courtmouth taped shutwatching videobill of rightshustler magazinefreedom of the presscbslibelreference to jackie kennedyfree presscontempt of courtgeorgia usacameo appearance by real life subjecthome brewingu.s. national anthemparalyzed from the waist downgriffith park observatory los angeleslaser surgery (See All) |
In 1965, while bombing Laos in a classified mission, the propeller plane of the German-American US Navy pilot Dieter Dengler is hit and crashes in the jungle. Dieter is arrested by the peasants, tortured by the Vietcong and sent to a prisoner camp, where he meets five other mentally deranged prisone β¦rs and guards. He becomes close to Duane and organizes an escape plan; however, the unstable Gene opposes to Dieter's plan. When they discover that there is no more food due to the constant American bombings in the area and their guards intend to kill them, Dieter sets his plan in motion. However, an unexpected betrayal splits the group and Dieter and Duane find that the jungle is their actual prison. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | militaryfriendshipmurderdeathtortureescapehopedyingstarvation |
Mood: | rainarchive footagetearjerker |
Locations: | hospitalhelicopterairplanevillageshiptruckjungleairplane accidentprison campwater tortureairplane shot down |
Characters: | friendchildrensingerboysoldiernurseamerican abroadgerman american |
Period: | 1960syear 1965 |
Story: | vietnam warfriendly firerainstormpost traumatic stress disordervietnamprologueprayervomitingviolencedogguntitle spoken by charactersingingchasebased on true story β¦firecryingshot to deathfoodmachine gunmirrorshot in the chestrescueslow motion sceneriflehand to hand combatbombrunningbirthdayhallucinationhandcuffsrivercombatdecapitationsurvivalambushdeath of friendbridgeeatingprisonersnakefishapologyfishingbirthday partygunshotpilotstorytellingopening action scenepursuittied upwaterfallcult directorbirthday cakehuggingwhat happened to epiloguereference to adolf hitlerheavy rainmachetefriendship between mensurvivorloss of friendcaptivemale bondinghidingwatching a movieeccentricpassportguarddwarfprison guardfloodbombinghungerinsectdelusionbutterflyairplane crashprisoner of warsailorwar crimepipe smokingtranslatorall male castbeheadingimperative in titledefecationwar herodiggingraftspreadeaglehanging upside downshoecrash landingfighter pilotwormantnooseu.s. navygurneyprison breakbombermaggotair raidaircraft carrieradmiralhappy birthday to yousecret missionu.s. air forceexploding airplaneguerrillarock climbingoptimismcaterpillarricefoot pursuitpownailendurancemale camaraderieemaciationleafleechnaval officervietcongprisoner of war campriver rapidstoothpastetinnitusfishing netlaosautomatic rifleu.s. sailorupside down viewdragging someonestruggle for survivalwater buffalowill to livewelcome home partymudslideprisoner abuserice paddyloss of hearingbased on documentaryeating a wormreference to jayne mansfieldletter from homegerman expatriatesignal firevietnamese soldiergulf of tonkineating a snakenavy pilotvietnamese army (See All) |
Frank McCloud travels to a run-down hotel on Key Largo to honor the memory of a friend who died bravely in his unit during WW II. His friend's widow, Nora Temple, and wheelchair bound father, James Temple manage the hotel and receive him warmly, but the three of them soon find themselves virtual pri β¦soners when the hotel is taken over by a mob of gangsters led by Johnny Rocco who hole up there to await the passing of a hurricane. Mr. Temple strongly reviles Rocco but due to his infirmities can only confront him verbally. Having become disillusioned by the violence of war, Frank is reluctant to act, but Rocco's demeaning treatment of his alcoholic moll, Gaye Dawn, and his complicity in the deaths of some innocent Seminole Indians and a deputy sheriff start to motivate McCloud to overcome his Hamlet-like inaction. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | drunkennessmurderdeathbetrayaldrinkingfearescapegangsterhumiliationalcoholismcouragemurder of a police officerclaustrophobia |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | wheelchairbarhotelboatbathtubbuspolice carfishing boat |
Characters: | brother brother relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerhostagenative americanalcoholic |
Story: | war widowworld war two veterancripplespit in the faceprayerface slapbloodgunphotographsingingpistolbased on playcorpseshot to deathdrink β¦place name in titleislandrevolverflashlightwidowold womanbartendergunshotorganized crimelightningcrime bossshavingveteranmanhuntpower outagethunderstormfogwar veteranextortionsirenplaying cardsdockwar herofirearmblackoutdrunkardhurricaneescaped convictlistening to radiopalm treeorchestral music scoredisillusionmenthandicappedstraight razorfather in law daughter in law relationshipoil lampcounterfeitboatingunconsciouscounterfeit moneyseasicknesspsychological tormentboathouseisland name in titlecanoeingflorida keysinner monologuemollinnocent mankey west floridagun mollmortal woundseminole indiandeportee (See All) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro β¦ss two generations. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicmelodramafamily saga |
Themes: | drunkennesspoliticsfriendshipdeathlovemarriagechristmasmoneyjealousypregnancydrinkingweddingfuneralracismredemption β¦illnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | cemeterybarhospitalrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelcarairplanewaterairporttrucktexascatholic church |
Characters: | catholicbabymother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorchildrensingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girl β¦teenage boysoldiernursepolicemanpriestsister sister relationshiplove triangleactresswaitresshispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
Period: | world war two1940s1930s1920s |
Story: | railway stationparadeblockbusterspeechdinerprayerbased on novelbloodone word titledogkissfightcigarette smokingsingingparty β¦telephone callcryingsongbeatingfistfightfoodhorsemirrorpunched in the facecatdrinkbrawlletterbookrifletearsbirthdaycafeneighborsubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlebandmansiondeath of friendmontageimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertibleamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationsfaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcookcrucifixassaultwristwatchservantsheeptennisbirthburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs in β¦to the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story. (Read More)
Subgenre: | crime epic |
Themes: | murderdeathsuicidechristmasweddinggangsterangerdivorcecorruptionbrutalitydysfunctional familymafiasadismcrueltypolice brutality β¦police investigationpolice corruptionunlikely friendship (See All) |
Mood: | goredarknessnight school |
Locations: | taxinightclubnew york citychurchurban settingcourtroomjungletaxi driverslumcar bombsex in a kitchen |
Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshippoliceafrican americanchildrenpolicemanlawyerjewishsingle mothersuicide by gunshotchinese foodpolice surveillance |
Period: | 1960s1970s1990syear 1968year 1970 |
Story: | vietnam warbronx new york cityvietnamracial slurdinerfemale nuditysex sceneviolenceflashbacknipplesphotographchasebased on true storyshootout β¦corpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headshotgunshootingsex standing upmanhattan new york citycriminalbandambulancecocaineexploding carno opening creditscoffinlooking at the camerashot in the foreheadattempted murderdrug addictorganized crimeperson on firepay phonedomestic violencebrotherheroinblack americanheart attackcrime bosskilling an animalwhat happened to epiloguecountry name in titleaddictionrace relationsrageloss of friendmobstermorgueassaultbrooklyn new york citydrug overdoserap musicsurveillance cameranew jerseyitalian americansmugglingmercilessnessjunkiebilliardsghettoshadowundercover copraidtuxedogasolineextortionplaying pianodrug lordsurprise after end creditsthanksgivingmob bossbriberyshot in the neckdrug smugglingkilling a dogspiral staircasegerman shepherdstolen moneytrashpopcornweightliftingraftcar washdrug dealurban decayinterracial marriagedrug traffickingwrathboxing matchnorth carolinabody bagrags to richesdrive by shootingmafia bossdarkroomcarjackingfur coatpuerto ricanpool of bloodsledgehammerreference to richard nixoncriminal investigationimmolationsocial decaybludgeoningcrooked copharlem manhattan new york citysugarnews footagemob hitchurch servicesikhmicrowave ovenbased on articlebangkok thailandturkey the birdstrobe lightset on firereference to martin luther king jr.bitten handbeauty queencriminal syndicateafrican american protagonistdrug bustcustody battlegrand pianoconey island brooklyn new york cityshooting uptempergangster bossshot in the kneedrug snortinglaw schoolinterracial lovemadison square garden manhattan new york citysearch warrantmafia dontenementskeet shootingpostmodernbattle of witsplea bargainpile of moneyanti semitic slurbiting someonereference to sammy davis jr.c 130 herculessubpoenacomplaininghypodermicpolice coverupstealing from a dead bodyfirearm pointed at the camerablacks versus italianslighting a cigarprocess serverwashington heights manhattan new york citylattecustody caseshot at the camerathe projectsdrug paraphanaliafall of saigongeorge washington bridgetriangular folded american flagpumping iron (See All) |