Louis Del Grande
Biography: Del Grande was born in Union City, New Jersey, United States on March 23, 1943. In 1964, he moved to Toronto after being drawn by the Stratford Festival. In Toronto, he pursued a career as a stand-up comedian and comedy writer. Eventually, he became the head writer for the successful sitcom, The King of Kensington, which aired until the late 1970s. Del Grande also occasionally appeared on the show as Fred, a friend of the main character. Later on, he became the co-producer of the show alongside Jack Humphries. Del Grande's next venture was Seeing Things, a series that he created, wrote, and produced. It ran from 1981 to 1987 and featured Del Grande as a clairvoyant tabloid reporter who solved crimes. His real-life wife, Martha Gibson, portrayed his character's wife on the show. Seeing Things gained popularity and earned Del Grande four Gemini Awards. In addition, he gained recognition beyond Canada for his role as the ConSec scanner in the memorable "head explosion" scene in the film Scanners, directed by David Cronenberg. Del Grande has also made appearances in various TV movies and series, including Due South, The Outer Limits, and Goosebumps.
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Atlantic City
1980-09-03
Atlantic City
Overview: In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-09-03
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Of Unknown Origin
1983-11-23
Of Unknown Origin
Overview: A man who recently completed rebuilding a townhouse becomes obsessed with a rat infestation until it becomes an interspecies duel.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-23
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Family of Cops III: Under Suspicion
1999-01-12
Family of Cops III: Under Suspicion
Overview: Police Inspector Paul Fein copes with family troubles while also dealing with the possibility of advancement to police chief. Meanwhile, his son is investigating the murder of a banker.
Genres: Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-12
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Sugartime
1995-11-25
Sugartime
Overview: Sam Giancana is a ruthless mob boss from Chicago. During a trip to Las Vegas, he sees a performance by the McGuire Sisters, a popular singing group with a pure image. Sam is attracted to Phyllis and begins aggressively courting her. The two enter into an epic romance, but it brings unwanted attention and tarnishes Phyllis's reputation. For Sam, however, the consequences are far more drastic, landing him in trouble with the law and his fellow mobsters.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-25
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Happy Birthday to Me
1981-05-15
Happy Birthday to Me
Overview: Virginia is proud that she belongs to a clique. The best students at a private school. But before her 18th birthday, a gruesome set of murders take place and her friends are the ones who are falling prey. Could it be her? She suffers from blackouts due to a freak accident one year earlier. We soon learn the truth behind her accident and what is going on.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-05-15
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Buried on Sunday
1992-09-18
Buried on Sunday
Overview: Angry island fishermen declare independence and use a Soviet nuclear submarine to get Ottawa's attention.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-18
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Second Wind
1976-04-08
Second Wind
Overview: A successful executive and family man takes up jogging for a hobby. Soon his desire to excel as a long distance runner interferes with his career and marriage.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-04-08
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Monkeys in the Attic
1974-10-02
Monkeys in the Attic
Overview: Two artsy/hippie couples sharing a townhouse play head-games with each other and with a pizza-delivery driver.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-02
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The Second Time Around
2016-11-14
The Second Time Around
Overview: Seniors unexpectedly fall for each other over a shared love of music.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-14
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Speed Zone
1989-04-21
Speed Zone
Overview: An illegal race that takes place over the United States and nothing will stop this bunch of racers except for the occasional cop or a damsel in distress. Jackie Chan's car is not in this one, but many new cars make up for that. Who will win? Who will crash? Who will not even finish? Sit down and buckle up for the ride of your life.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-04-21
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Scanners
1981-01-14
Scanners
Overview: After a man with extraordinary, and frighteningly destructive, telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers. Some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-14
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Clarence
1990-11-24
Clarence
Overview: Spin off from the classic 1946 Jimmy Stewart film "It's A Wonderful Life" finds his protecting angel, Clarence, again returning to Earth to help another human.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-24
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Let Me Call You Sweetheart
1997-10-26
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Overview: A female prosecutor notices a woman in a plastic surgeon's waiting room who looks strikingly like a girl who was murdered more than ten years earlier. An investigation into the plastic surgeon grows more bizarre by the minute, as the prosecutor unravels a ten year old mystery involving betrayal and murder.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-26
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1998-02-01
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Overview: In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
Genres: Crime Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-01
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Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants
1997-01-01
Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants
Overview: Galileo is thwarted in his pursuit to uncover the universe's mysteries by a lack of money, a lazy brother and a jealous rival. Luckily, he finds support from his student, Prince Cosimo, son of the Medici family.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Home to Stay
1978-05-02
Home to Stay
Overview: A teenage girl sets off on an odyssey from her Illinois farming community with her free-spirited but frail grandfather to thwart her uncle's plans to put him in a home for the aged.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-02
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Tom and Joann
1978-05-08
Tom and Joann
Overview: The story of Tom and Joann Hammil, a divorced couple who explore new relationships while maintaining their mutual affection a year after their sixteen-year marriage has ended. A sequel to Breaking Up (1978).
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-08
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A Far Cry From Home
1981-12-12
A Far Cry From Home
Overview: A woman struggles with her husband.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-12
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