Harold Russell
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harold Russell (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was a Canadian-American World War II veteran who became one of only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award for acting (the other being Haing S. Ngor). Russell also holds the unique honor of receiving two Academy Awards for the same role. Russell also has the distinction of being the only performer to sell his award Oscar at auction.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 14, 1914
Deathday: January 29, 2002
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The Best Years of Our Lives
1946-12-25
The Best Years of Our Lives
Overview: It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-12-25
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Diary of a Sergeant
1945-07-01
Diary of a Sergeant
Overview: Harold Russell, an American soldier who lost his hands in a training accident, tells the story of his medical rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC, how he and his fellow amputees at the hospital at first despaired and then found new hope in the prostheses and training available to amputees through the Army's medical corps. Russell learns to wear and to operate the hooks which replace his hands and becomes competent to perform many tasks he had once thought no longer possible. Discharged from the Army, he is welcomed into Boston College by college president William J. Murphy, S.J.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-07-01
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Inside Moves
1980-12-19
Inside Moves
Overview: After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar full of interesting misfits. When Jerry the bartender suddenly finds himself playing basketball for the Golden State Warriors, Rory and the rest of the bar regulars hope his success will provide a lift to their sagging spirits. Will Jerry forget his friends? What about his junkie hooker girlfriend and her pimp?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-19
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Dogtown
1996-10-01
Dogtown
Overview: Philip Van Horn, who left his small town a long time ago to become a Hollywood actor and hasn't had any success at that, returns to the town for a visit. There he is uniformally met like some kind of celebrity and movie star. He uses it to impress his (and everybody's) school love Dorothy, her life now a grey boring experience.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-01
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Marriage Counseling
2025-01-12
Marriage Counseling
Overview: In this sweeping love story, Peter and Jinbesan's marriage crashes and burns amidst shocking revelations disclosed during their marriage counseling.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-12
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