Michael Shaner
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The Two Jakes
1990-08-10
The Two Jakes
Overview: Real estate developer Jake Berman hires private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes for some run-of-the-mill matrimonial work. After Berman shoots his wife's lover, who happens to be his business partner, Gittes is drawn into a web of conspiracy and deceit involving the oil reserves beneath Los Angeles. While investigating, Gittes hears a voice from his past that causes him to revisit a traumatic case in Chinatown.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-10
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Purgatory
1999-01-10
Purgatory
Overview: An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem themselves before gaining admittance to Heaven... or screw up and go to Hell.
Genres: Fantasy Western TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-10
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Bloodfist
1989-09-22
Bloodfist
Overview: To avenge the brutal murder of his brother, Jake Ray journeys to the Philippines, where his search for truth finds him battling both in and out of the ring. But the weapons are always the same: bare fists, bare feet. And the rules never change: last man standing wins.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-22
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The Expert
1995-08-15
The Expert
Overview: It was a brutal murder that sent deranged psychopath Martin Kagan to prison. It was a naive deputy warden that granted him a stay of execution. Now, the police department's tactical defence instructor, John Lomax, wants revenge for his beloved sister's death.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-08-15
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Crime Zone
1989-03-31
Crime Zone
Overview: In a post-nuclear future, crime has been eliminated in the city of Soleil through a strict class structure imposed upon the population. Two illegal young lovers are enticed into becoming criminals by a shady guy who promises them a way out of the city so they can continue their lives in peace.
Genres: Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-03-31
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Open Fire
1994-12-11
Open Fire
Overview: Mercenaries leads from Kruger seize an entire city, and one man sets out to stop them.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-11
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Children of the Night
1985-10-25
Children of the Night
Overview: A sociology graduate student researches her doctoral thesis on female crime by interviewing street prostitutes. Shocked by her findings, she offers her own apartment to teenage prostitutes seeking refuge from the streets, many of whom are rejected by their parents and are dependent on their pimps.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-25
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American Me
1992-03-13
American Me
Overview: During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-03-13
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In Dangerous Company
1988-09-01
In Dangerous Company
Overview: A beautiful woman seduces and tricks a hitman in order to save her own skin.
Genres: Crime Romance Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-01
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Lethal Weapon
1987-03-06
Lethal Weapon
Overview: Buttoned-down veteran LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh is partnered with unhinged cop Martin Riggs, who — distraught after his wife's death — has a death wish and takes unnecessary risks with criminals at every turn. The odd couple embark on their first homicide investigation as partners, involving a young woman known to Murtaugh with ties to a drug and prostitution ring.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-06
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Blade Squad
1998-08-12
Blade Squad
Overview: This futuristic action-thriller is set in a world in which police officers wear heavy body armor and get around on especially designed in-line skates. The story centers on the cop's attempts to take down a murderous crime lord.
Genres: Action Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-08-12
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