Denise Gordy
Biography: Denise Georgette Gordy is a daughter of George and Rosemary Gordy and sister of Patrice and George Gordy, Jr., among others. Motown founder Berry Gordy is her uncle; her aunt is Anna Gordy Gaye. Gordy has appeared in numerous television and theatrical features, beginning in 1972 with Lady Sings the Blues as a dancer in the nightclub chorus. In 1974, Gordy appeared in Black Fist and ending most recently with Toy Soldiers in 1991. Gordy also has contributed vocals to the soundtrack album for the film Black Fist, which was originally titled Bogard, as well as recording the song "Let's Do It Again" for that same movie. Gordy was married to actor Richard Lawson from December 31, 1978 until 1989. They share one child, actress Bianca Lawson. Gordy is also the biological mother of Marvin Gaye III, who was born on November 17, 1965 when she was sixteen years old. His biological father, singer Marvin Gaye, was twenty six years old and married to Gordy's aunt Anna at the time. She agreed to give birth to the child because her aunt was unable to conceive. Shortly after Marvin III's birth, Anna adopted him.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 11, 1949
Deathday: N/A
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Reform School Girls
1986-08-22
Reform School Girls
Overview: Jenny is sent to a women's reform school. It is run by evil warden Sutter and her henchwoman Edna. Jenny will stop at nothing to escape but she also has to deal with Charlie the bully.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-22
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Getting Physical
1984-03-20
Getting Physical
Overview: The world of female bodybuilding provides the backdrop for this tale of an aspiring young actress who initially becomes interested in the sport as a means of self-defense following a physical attack by two men, but then finds that while concentrating on building up her body her relationship with her parents, with whom she is living, and her new-found boyfriend, a young cop, is breaking down. Several noted bodybuilders and iron-pumpers, male and female, put in appearances to give this production an added authenticity.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-20
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Toy Soldiers
1991-04-24
Toy Soldiers
Overview: After federal agents arrest a drug czar and put him on trial, the cartel leader's vicious son storms a prep school and takes its students hostage. They rebel against the armed intruders and try to take back their academy by any means necessary.
Genres: Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-24
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Little Ladies of the Night
1977-01-16
Little Ladies of the Night
Overview: The sister of ex-pimp and current Los Angeles Police detective Lyle York was murdered working the streets a few years ago. Since his reform, he has teamed with Officer Russ Garfield to clear the streets of underage girls working in prostitution. Pretty, young runaway Hailey Atkins has been turned out. Down deep she wants to go straight but has had great difficulty escaping her pimp and doesn't even have a place to go. York and Garfield go out on a limb to try and help.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-16
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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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D.C. Cab
1983-12-16
D.C. Cab
Overview: The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Crime Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-16
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Scott Joplin
1977-02-11
Scott Joplin
Overview: The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
Genres: Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-02-11
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My Man Adam
1985-10-25
My Man Adam
Overview: A young man meets the girl of his dreams, whereupon he finds himself involved in a murder mystery.
Genres: Thriller Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-25
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