Richard Lawson
Biography: Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 07, 1947
Deathday: N/A
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Poltergeist
1982-06-04
Poltergeist
Overview: Upon realizing that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve Freeling calls in a team of parapsychologists to help before it's too late.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-04
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Justice
1999-01-14
Justice
Overview: A lawyer and her partner run from the Colombian Mafia and the corrupt U.S. marshals and attorneys assigned to protect them.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-14
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The Forgotten
1989-04-26
The Forgotten
Overview: Based on a story by Vietnam veteran Paul Staples, the film concerns six American Green Berets, held for 17 years in a Vietnamese POW camp. They are finally released in secret, during a delicate trade-talk session between Vietnam and the United States. Captain Tom Watkins, the ex-prisoners' CO, begins to suspect that government-man Adam Roth, who is in charge of the debriefing, may be pursuing a hidden agenda that will result in the early deaths of Watkins and the five men under his command.
Genres: Action Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-04-26
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Not Alone
2021-10-22
Not Alone
Overview: An unsuspecting family buys a mansion for a bargain but discovers a presence in the home and must fight to save their lives.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-22
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The Main Event
1979-06-22
The Main Event
Overview: A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-22
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A Holiday Chance
2021-11-24
A Holiday Chance
Overview: The family of the founder of a multi-million-dollar film company experiences some tragic events during the holidays and two sisters must set aside a life-long rivalry and come together to turn the company around and keep the family intact.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-24
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Scream Blacula Scream
1973-06-27
Scream Blacula Scream
Overview: After an aging voodoo priestess dies, her arrogant son Willis Daniel's believes he is next in line to lead. He is outraged when Lisa, his mother's adopted apprentice is chosen as the leader. Willis seeks revenge by reviving the African prince Blacula — but soon finds that he cannot control him.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-27
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Wag the Dog
1997-12-25
Wag the Dog
Overview: During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-25
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Crossfire
1975-03-24
Crossfire
Overview: Vince Rossi is a cop who has been asked by the department to go undercover. Part of the process was being dismissed from the department and being branded a dirty cop. And his first job is to go after a mob boss.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-03-24
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For Colored Girls
2010-11-05
For Colored Girls
Overview: About existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-05
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Blue Hill Avenue
2001-08-03
Blue Hill Avenue
Overview: A child of a middle class home with solid moral values is lured into a world of crime and corruption.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-08-03
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Audrey Rose
1977-04-06
Audrey Rose
Overview: A man is convinced that a young girl is the reincarnation of his own daughter Audrey Rose, who died in a fiery car accident, along with his wife, two minutes before the girl was born.
Genres: Drama Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-04-06
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Double Your Pleasure
1989-10-29
Double Your Pleasure
Overview: A television movie about an FBI agent (Jackée) who breaks her leg while trying to capture drug runners, and her identical twin sister (also portrayed by Jackée), a waitress who is enlisted to take her place. Masquerading as a sophisticated financial analyst, the twin is thrust into a dangerous game of organized crime and official corruption with a shady business mogul.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-29
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Sugar Hill
1974-02-01
Sugar Hill
Overview: When her boyfriend is brutally murdered, after refusing to be shaken down by the local gangsters running their protection racket, Sugar Hill, decides not to get mad, but BAD! Calling upon the help of aged voodoo queen Mama Maitresse, Sugar entreats her to call upon Baron Zamedi, the Lord of the Dead, for help in gaining a gruesome revenge. In exchange for her soul, the Dark Master raises up a zombie army to do her bidding. The bad guys who thought they were getting away clean are about to find out that they're DEAD wrong.
Genres: Crime Action Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-02-01
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The Jericho Mile
1980-10-31
The Jericho Mile
Overview: A runner, serving a life sentence at Folsom Prison, works at becoming the world's fastest miler and wins a chance to compete for a spot on the Olympic team.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-31
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Christmas at Water's Edge
2004-12-04
Christmas at Water's Edge
Overview: Everyone knows Christmas is a time of giving — well, everyone but one wealthy, spoiled college student who's about to get the ultimate wake-up call. When she helps organize a holiday concert at a youth center, little does she know the grumpy cabbie she works with is actually an angel in training.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-04
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Black Fist
1977-08-31
Black Fist
Overview: To make money, a Los Angeles street-fighter goes to work for gangsters.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-08-31
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Stick
1985-04-26
Stick
Overview: After getting out of jail, car thief Ernest "Stick" Stickley witnesses the murder of his friend Rainy during a drug deal. To avoid getting killed by the same people, who work for mobster Chucky, Stick gets a job as a chauffeur for millionaire Barry Braham and lies low. As he gets used to his new routine, Stick woos Barry's financial consultant, Kyle McClaren, but must fight back when Chucky's men come after him.
Genres: Action Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-04-26
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CHAAW: Chapter 1
2023-08-11
CHAAW: Chapter 1
Overview: A Celebration of Hip Hop through beatboxing and unique storytelling by the Legendary Biz Markie who rhymes while telling the stories of victims of injustice. CHAAW - Five interconnected stories highlighting victims of injustice. China, Hector, Africa, Ardnas and Wesley.(CHAAW) These are the stories of victims of Injustice in America. The effect of injustice not only impacts the individuals but also their families and community.
Genres: Crime Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-08-11
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Under the Influence
1986-09-28
Under the Influence
Overview: Noah Talbot is a long-time alcoholic whose drinking begins to have a devastating effect not only on his personal life but on his family as well.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-09-28
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Leadfoot
1982-12-01
Leadfoot
Overview: Tommy just bought his first car with his own money. He enjoys driving it fast regardless of the speed limit. He ignores several warnings and not even a speeding ticket can change his way of driving. And then one night Tommy's beloved car is sideswiped, and Tommy makes a reckless decision that leads to tragedy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-01
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Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black
2024-07-11
Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black
Overview: Ava, a young bank professional is devastated when her husband Dallas abandons a marriage she is determined to fight for until fate intervenes, revealing Dallas' wicked deeds that have trashed their marriage, and once upon a time sabotaged Ava's destiny to be loved by her true soulmate.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-11
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Charleston
1979-01-15
Charleston
Overview: Stella Farrell is a southern belle in 1860's Charleston, South Carolina who is determined to hang onto her aristocratic family's mansion following the Civil War.
Genres: Drama War TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-15
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How Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998-08-14
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Overview: Through good times and bad, Stella and Delilah have always had each other. Now, Stella's so busy building a life that she's forgotten how to really live. But Delilah is about to change all that. What starts as a quick trip to Jamaica, ends as an exhilarating voyage of self discovery as Stella learns to open her heart and find love – even if it's with a man 20 years her junior.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-08-14
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Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019-09-06
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Overview: Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, The Lion King: The Gift, featuring candid footage and interviews detailing the hard work and passion that went into her love letter to Africa.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-06
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Black Terror
Black Terror
Overview: Fifty years after Richard Wesley's original production of Black Terror, Richard Lawson directs a bi-coastal cast of revolutionaries on a daunting mission to free their people. As the Black Comrades Keusi, M'Balia, Geronimo, and Ahmed fight on the edge of life and death, the divide between them intensifies and widens.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
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The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
1980-05-25
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Overview: This Olympics film, tied in with the planned 1980 games from which the United States subsequently withdrew, focuses on an American athlete whose dreams of winning the Decathlon are threatened by his romance with a pretty Russian gymnast.
Genres: Drama TV Movie Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-25
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Dirty Harry
1971-12-23
Dirty Harry
Overview: When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-12-23
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Will I See You Again?
2024-08-08
Will I See You Again?
Overview: Two former friends find themselves summoned to their late friend's estate hearing. To claim their inheritance, they must first confront their past relationship while undergoing a polygraph test.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-08-08
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A Royal Family Christmas
2015-12-05
A Royal Family Christmas
Overview: In the sequel to "A Royal Family Holiday", the children Phillip "Flip" Royal (Romeo Miller), a good-looking spiritual guru; Austin Royal (Eric Myrick III, At Sunrise), a Washington, D.C. community activist; Kelsey Royal (Chelsea Tavares, Fright Night), a fashion designer's gopher; and Pamela Royal (Taquilla Whitfield, Magic Mike XXL), a hair and nail salon owner; join forces to reunite their parents in time for Christmas. They try every trick in the book - including "playing nice" and setting aside old sibling rivalries - only to learn their mom and dad are enjoying "the single life." Their plan also goes awry as getting their parents back together ends up taking a back seat to their own personal and professional drama.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-05
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A Royal Family Holiday
2015-11-21
A Royal Family Holiday
Overview: Royalty in name and mind only, the Royal family led by patriarch Leighton and matriarch Alfreda, kick-off the first film, Royal Family Thanksgiving, with a fake break-up ruse to lure their overly-busy children home for Thanksgiving. Surprises and challenges ensue, including drama with Alfreda's envious sister Mona Levi; the revelation of a deep, dark family secret involving Alfreda's former acquaintance Chivonne Price; and dealings with Leighton's super-loud, outspoken cousin Nelson Royal. Unfortunately, Leighton and Alfreda both play their roles too well as old wounds are re-opened and their carefully planned reunion leads to chaos - and a potentially real break-up.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-21
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Lemonade
2016-04-23
Lemonade
Overview: The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-23
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Streets of Fire
1984-06-01
Streets of Fire
Overview: Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-06-01
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Coming Home
1978-02-15
Coming Home
Overview: In 1968 California, a Marine officer's wife falls in love with a former high school classmate who suffered a paralyzing combat injury in the war.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-02-15
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Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI
1986-10-21
Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI
Overview: A police officer is called by F.B.I. to infiltrate into gang of arms smugglers.
Genres: Action Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-21
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Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
2019-02-07
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Overview: Delving into a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined, and finally embraced them, this is the untold history of black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-02-07
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Always a Bridesmaid
2019-09-28
Always a Bridesmaid
Overview: Tired of always being the bridesmaid, Corina James wonders if marriage is for everyone else but her, even when she finally meets Mr. Right.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-28
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From Zero to I Love You
2019-03-25
From Zero to I Love You
Overview: Darryl Stephens plays Pete Logsdon-just a guy in Philadelphia who happens to have a history of getting involved with married men. His father, played by veteran Richard Lawson and his soon-to-be step mom, Leslie Zemeckis, are on him to find someone who's actually available and to settle down. Instead, he finds a man named Jack who is fifteen years into a perfect marriage with two beautiful children and an enviable wife.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-03-25
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North Hollywood
2021-03-26
North Hollywood
Overview: A kid must decide between choosing the future his father wants and following his dream of becoming a pro skater.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-03-26
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They Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists
2007-10-31
They Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists
Overview: This two-parter is about as insightful and plausible as one of those "Histories Mysteries" specials, or that weekly John Edwards "Coast to Coast" baloney. A stream of real-life spook experts, ghost story writers and scientist types are interviewed. They try to convince (usually with little real proof) of the existence of the kind of paranormal activity seen in 'Poltergeist.'
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-31
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Shotguns and Six Strings: Making a Rock N Roll Fable
2017-05-16
Shotguns and Six Strings: Making a Rock N Roll Fable
Overview: Documentary about the making of Streets of Fire.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-05-16
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The Last Stand
2006-12-07
The Last Stand
Overview: The Last Stand, a drama that chronicles the life of four very different people attempting success as performers in Los Angeles until life becomes too much to handle.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-07
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Love for Sale
2008-02-09
Love for Sale
Overview: Trey is a young deliveryman who can't seem to catch a break. His whole life is a shambles - no money for college and no game to attract the ladies. After a failed attempt to get together with the girl of his dreams, Trey gets caught up by a seductive older woman who pays for his "personal delivery services." He's having the time of his life - at first, but this deceptively ideal situation soon sends his life spinning out of control!
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-09
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Guess Who
2005-03-25
Guess Who
Overview: When a young African-American woman brings her fiancé home to meet her parents, she's neglected to mention one tiny detail – he's white.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-25
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Maniac Magee
2003-02-23
Maniac Magee
Overview: An orphaned runaway with many extraordinary and athletic talents arrives in a town divided with racial conflict.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-23
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Jackie's Back!
1999-06-14
Jackie's Back!
Overview: A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-14
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