Al Matthews
Biography: Al Matthews (6' | 1.83 m) born on November 21, 1942 (Scorpio) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA is a Folk singer and musical performer who worked professionally while living in England. He later turned to acting, but continues to write and sing. Matthews is noted for having made two significant historical firsts. While on combat duty during the Vietnam War, Matthews became the first black Marine to be meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant (E-5). Williams was also the first "black voice" on England's national station, 'Radio 1.' Al Matthews passed away on September 22, 2018 in Alicante, Spain, two months away from what would have been his 76th birthday on November 21. He never married and left no survivors.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 21, 1942
Deathday: September 22, 2018
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Aliens
1986-07-18
Aliens
Overview: Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
Genres: Action Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-18
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The Sender
1982-10-22
The Sender
Overview: A disturbed telepathic man is able to transmit his dreams and visions into the minds of the people around him.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-22
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The American Way
1987-11-13
The American Way
Overview: A group of Vietnam vets disturbs television programs from a B-29 airplane. They want to sabotage Mrs Westinghouse's political campaign who is running for the Senate in support of US military involvement in South America. Mrs Westinghouse orders some nuclear missiles to be launched against the saboteurs, but they manage to avoid the impact and even succeed in exposing a big secret of hers.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-13
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The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
1984-11-03
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
Overview: Janie, daughter of Commander Jackson, the head of D15, has been kidnapped and there are only two men who can save her - former agents Bonehead and Foyle.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-03
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Tomorrow Never Dies
1997-12-11
Tomorrow Never Dies
Overview: A deranged media mogul is staging international incidents to pit the world's superpowers against each other. Now James Bond must take on this evil mastermind in an adrenaline-charged battle to end his reign of terror and prevent global pandemonium.
Genres: Adventure Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-11
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The Fifth Element
1997-05-02
The Fifth Element
Overview: In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1997-05-02
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Rough Cut
1980-06-19
Rough Cut
Overview: Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Crime Mystery Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-06-19
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The Black Madonna
1980-11-14
The Black Madonna
Overview: Lou Parker feels very strongly that she and her husband, Ray, are different from the Farrells and the Ackerleys. With them it's all television. But she and Ray have the local library and The Observer. They keep abreast. They're different.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-11-14
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Soul Survivors
1995-09-10
Soul Survivors
Overview: Otis Cooke is a DJ with a late-night American soul music programme in Liverpool. His favorite band, The Tallahassees, disbanded years ago, but their biggest hit, "Pickin' Up the Pieces," was never released in England. The film recounts Cooke's adventures and misadventures as he travels to the U.S., finds the band members, and convinces them to get back together for a reunion tour of the U.K and the release of their old songs on CD.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-10
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Yanks
1979-09-01
Yanks
Overview: During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
Genres: Romance Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-09-01
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Stormy Monday
1988-05-01
Stormy Monday
Overview: When a corrupt American businessman tries to strong arm his way into businesses in Newcastle, England, he is thwarted by a club attendant and his waitress girlfriend.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-01
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The Making of 'Superman III'
1985-08-26
The Making of 'Superman III'
Overview: This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Superman III, a more comical take on the superhero story in which the Man of Steel takes on a supercomputer and its bumbling programmer. Included are interviews with the cast and crew who share their experiences from making the film, as well as disscuss the efforts that went into it.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-08-26
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Defence of the Realm
1986-05-09
Defence of the Realm
Overview: A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to find out the truth.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-09
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The Apocalypse Watch
1997-03-02
The Apocalypse Watch
Overview: A CIA analyst takes over a case from his brother, a field agent who was killed in the line of duty, in this thriller based on a Robert Ludlum novel.
Genres: Action Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-03-02
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American Roulette
1988-01-01
American Roulette
Overview: Carlos Quintas, the democratically-elected president of an unnamed South American country, has been deposed by a military coup. He is in London, the head of a government in exile, rallying international support. He is also a poet of talent and reputation, in love with Kate, his assistant, who has a secret of her own and keeps Carlos at a distance. The generals have a team of professionals in London bent on kidnap and assassination. Hovering around Carlos are two Russians, who may be KGB, an American book publisher, who may be CIA, an elusive Brit, probably from her majesty's secret service, and his own few supporters. Is Carlos doomed? Whom can he trust?
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Superman III
1983-06-17
Superman III
Overview: Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects in the third installment of the 1980s Superman franchise. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-17
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Out of Order
1988-08-01
Out of Order
Overview: Unemployed Anthony announces he is joining the police, much to the horror of his girlfriend and friends.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-01
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The Final Conflict
1981-03-20
The Final Conflict
Overview: Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Damien fulfills a terrifying biblical prophecy. He also faces his own potential demise as an astronomical event brings about the second coming of Christ.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-20
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Funny Money
1982-01-08
Funny Money
Overview: Crime, drama. In Las Vegas, young Barry Nichols inadvertently steals a fortune from the Mob and is slashed to death by a limping hood. Later, his girlfriend Cass arrives in London with a stack of stolen credit cards looking for Ben Turtle, a talented pianist whose fingering is famous in the world of credit card crime. Their stormy relationship is hindered by hotel detective Keith Banks and assistant manager Diana Sharman. -- BFI synopsis from http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b69480238
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-08
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The Butterfly Ball
1977-04-01
The Butterfly Ball
Overview: Roger Glover puts on a star-studded concert at the Royal Albert Hall for his concept album "The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast".
Genres: Music Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-04-01
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Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
2003-12-02
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Overview: This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the scenes footage filmed during the making of the film. Every possible element towards what went into making the movie is included here and gives fans an overload of information to fill their brains with.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-02
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Coast to Coast
1987-01-04
Coast to Coast
Overview: Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of Soul music. Neither being gainfully employed they decide to start a mobile disco service for fellow soul lovers, which leads them to buy an ice cream van, and the adventure begins. Before long they find themselves on the run from the bad guys and the police.
Genres: Comedy Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-04
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Ragtime
1981-11-20
Ragtime
Overview: A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-20
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