Luca Bercovici
Biography: A third-generation filmmaker, Luca Bercovici was born in New York and raised in such far-flung places as London, Rome, New York and California. Mr. Bercovici attended College of the Redwoods, Santa Monica College and Loyola Marymount University. In 1979, Mr. Bercovici spent six months in Japan, working on the miniseries, Shogun (1980), as Dialogue Director, specifically working with Japanese actress, Yôko Shimada (Golden Globe Winner, Emmy Nominee). Upon returning to the United States, he launched an acting career and has starred in many feature films including American Flyers (1985), (starring Kevin Costner, directed by John Badham), Clean and Sober (1988) (starring Michael Keaton, directed by Glenn Gordon Caron ), Pacific Heights (1990) (also starring Michael Keaton and Melanie Griffith, directed by John Schlesinger ), K2 (1991) (starring Michael Biehn, directed Franc Roddam), Drop Zone (1994) (starring Wesley Snipes, directed by John Badham ), The Big Squeeze (1996) with Lara Flynn Boyle , Flatland (2002), a series produced in Shanghai, starring Dennis Hopper , and recently, Stag Night (2008), starring Vinessa Shaw and Kip Pardue. Mr. Bercovici began his professional writing career in 1982, developing new series concepts for MGM, culminating in a pilot script for CBS and MGM, "The Storytellers". He has also written for 'Aaron Spelling Productions [us]', Trimark, Warner Bros., Tapestry Films and many others. In 1984, Bercovici co-wrote a feature film script "New Deal" which was subsequently purchased by 20th Century Fox. Also that year, Bercovici made his directorial debut with the hugely successful film Ghoulies (1984) , which he also co-wrote. _Ghoulies (1985_ was the top grossing independent film in 1985 and has spawned three sequels. In 1988, Bercovici directed his second feature, a musical comedy about a vampire, Rockula (1990) , which he also co-wrote. In 1993, Luca Bercovici directed his third film, Dark Tide (1994) for 'Trimark Pictures [us]' and 'Tapestry Films [us]', an action thriller starring Chris Sarandon , Richard Tyson and Brigitte Bako (#1 R.O.I, Showest 1994). In 1994, Bercovici made his fourth feature, directing a horror-comedy, which he scripted, entitled The Granny (1995) , starring Stella Stevens and Shannon Whirry for Tapestry Films and 'WarnerVision Films (production)' . The Chain (1996), an action drama starring Gary Busey, is Luca Bercovici's fifth feature film. The Chain sold exceptionally well at AFM and was picked up by 'Home Box Office (HBO) [us] (Distributor)' for a World Premiere. In addition to directing, Bercovici also co-wrote the script. In 1996, Bercovici directed his sixth film, Convict 762 (1997) for EGM International. In 1997, Mr. Bercovici directed his seventh feature, BitterSweet (1999) which starred James Russo , Angie Everhart , Brian Wimmer and Eric Roberts. Bercovici's eighth feature, Luck of the Draw (2000) stars William Forsythe , Dennis Hopper, Eric Roberts, Ice-T & Michael Madsen. In addition, Bercovici has recently finished writing a four-hour miniseries about an infamous WWII-era broadcaster, and has completed two documentaries and several music videos.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 22, 1957
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
Pacific Heights
1990-09-28
Pacific Heights
Overview: A couple works hard to renovate their dream house and become landlords to pay for it. Unfortunately one of their tenants has plans of his own.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-28
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Drop Zone
1994-12-08
Drop Zone
Overview: A daring prison break from an airliner at 30,000 feet leaves U.S. Marshal Pete Nessip mourning a brother and gunning for revenge. After being ordered to turn in his badge, he seeks out Jessie Crossman, a noted skydiver, and offers to sponsor her crew for the annual Independence Day parachuting show in Washington, D.C., if she trains him. Meanwhile, the mastermind behind the mid-air jailbreak is planning a daring computer theft on Independence Day.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-08
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Space Raiders
1983-07-01
Space Raiders
Overview: A futuristic, sensitive tale of adventure and confrontation when a 10 year old boy is accidentally kidnapped by a spaceship filled with a motley crew of space pirates.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-07-01
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Stag Night
2008-06-26
Stag Night
Overview: Four guys on a bachelor party get off the subway at a station that shut down in the 70's and, after watching a transit cop get brutally murdered, find themselves running for their lives beneath the streets of NY.
Genres: Action Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-26
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The Ordeal of Bill Carney
1981-12-23
The Ordeal of Bill Carney
Overview: Bill Carney has just been paralyzed from the neck down. He has been taking care of his two sons since his wife left him. Now, when word of his condition reaches her, she wants to take them away, as she feels that he is unable to care for them. And it appears that the courts agree too. So, his lawyer, also a paraplegic, begins the campaign to take his case before the Supreme Court. Will he win?
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-23
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Angry Dogs
1997-12-12
Angry Dogs
Overview: In this taut thriller, a group of parents decide to keep their children out of a life of crime by hiring a mercenary to train and discipline them. But soon their grueling training proves to be life-saving when they discover a secret about their leader.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-12
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Mortal Passions
1989-10-06
Mortal Passions
Overview: A scheming woman (Krista Errickson) seeks to kill her husband to collect the insurance money, and is willing to seduce anyone she can to do it - including her husband's brother.
Genres: Drama Thriller Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-06
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Sunset Heat
1992-07-02
Sunset Heat
Overview: A former drug-dealer photojournalist returns to Los Angeles and helps friends terrorized by his ex-partner.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-02
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Frightmare
1981-09-09
Frightmare
Overview: Drama students decide to pay tribute to their favorite horror star by stealing his body from his crypt for a farewell party. They fail to realize their violation of the tomb has triggered powerful black magic, and Conrad hasn't taken his final bows yet.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-09-09
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Mission of Justice
1992-12-02
Mission of Justice
Overview: Mayoral candidate Dr. Rachel Larkin has a dangerous plan for swift justice in the form of a band of ex-convicts, called the Peacemakers, who roam the streets to do her bidding. When a boxer friend is killed by Larkin's thugs, an outlaw cop goes undercover to get evidence, and works his way up to the inner circle of the doctor's army.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-02
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Mirror Images II
1993-10-25
Mirror Images II
Overview: Shannon Whirry stars as Carrie and Terrie, a pair of twins who were separated in youth when their father murdered their mother and was in turn killed by his own bad twin daughter. Now the sweet-natured "good" sister has grown up to marry an abusive louse. Trapped in a sexless relationship, she seeks solace with a therapist (Kristine Kelly), but her problems are about to be compounded when her wicked sister arrives in town, intent on avenging herself on her double for past wrongs. Even the help of a private detective on her side may not be enough when her sister becomes allied with her own husband.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-25
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The Chain
1996-10-30
The Chain
Overview: When unjustly imprisoned in a South American jail, a tough cop and a renegade arms dealer must set aside their differences to escape.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-30
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Letting Go
2012-10-02
Letting Go
Overview: Unlucky in love, strangled at work, and tormented at home, Joel Slater is desperately searching for a way to juggle his life. But sometimes, the secret to happiness begins with letting go.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-02
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Burning Down the House
2001-02-07
Burning Down the House
Overview: A down-on-his-luck film director sets fire to his home so he can collect the insurance money and fund his new movie. But crime apparently does pay, because once the rumor mill gets wind of his plans, everyone suddenly wants a slice of his new project's pie.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-02-07
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The Big Squeeze
1996-09-06
The Big Squeeze
Overview: Benny, a hapless grifter, is thrown off a train after cheating at cards, and into the life of Tanya, a lovely bartender. Tanya has been supporting her husband, a former ballplayer, since his accident, waiting for an insurance settlement that will solve all their financial woes. But when it comes, he refuses to share it with her, claiming with newfound piety that money is the root of all evil. She then enlists the help of Benny to concoct a scheme to get her fair share of the settlement, and he finds one: a local Catholic mission needs money for repairs and Benny decides to create a miracle that will encourage husband Henry to fork over the money - which Benny and Tanya will intercept and share.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-09-06
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The Renegades
1982-08-11
The Renegades
Overview: In this drama, undercover investigators are recruited from the streets to prevent arms smugglers from getting their weapons to street gangs.
Genres: Drama Crime Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-08-11
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Inside Monkey Zetterland
1992-09-12
Inside Monkey Zetterland
Overview: An off beat comedy about an out of work screen writing/artist that complains about being too cool, too talented and way too gay.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-12
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Emergency Room
1983-07-18
Emergency Room
Overview: An ER doctor divides her time between saving lives, playing hospital politics, and juggling a love affair with a fellow doctor.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-07-18
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Flatland
2002-01-01
Flatland
Overview: In the future of 2010, three young Americans, Quentin, JT and Amy are visiting Shanghai, when they get shanghaied by mysterious Mr. Smith and taken to Flatland, a place where past and present meet, literally. The only way out for them is to agree to fight Khan for him, an evil ancient warrior who lives through his reincarnations and could destroy the world if not stopped in time. Coventry and Jagger help him, while encyclopedic Linda helps Smith in his 4000 years long quest to stop him. Smith has an alter ego, a wise Shanghai nightclub owner known as Uncle, who gives advice to those who need it.
Genres: Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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The Return of Frank Cannon
1980-10-31
The Return of Frank Cannon
Overview: Private detective Frank Cannon comes out of retirement to investigate an old friend and Army Intelligence colleague's death, which has been ruled a suicide, but which smells like murder.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-31
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Flesh & Blood
1979-10-14
Flesh & Blood
Overview: A young street-tough-turned-boxer struggles to reach the top while finding his romance with an attractive TV reporter is complicated by an incestuous relationship with his mother.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-14
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The Granny
1995-05-23
The Granny
Overview: Granny's family wants her dead so they can collect her insurance. While she is on her death bed, she drinks an eternal life potion and returns to the land of the living. She is on a mission to wreak havoc over her greedy relatives.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-23
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Scanner Cop
1994-07-27
Scanner Cop
Overview: Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-07-27
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Stranger by Night
1994-11-23
Stranger by Night
Overview: Detective Bobby Corcoran and his partner, Detective Larson, are on the hunt for a vicious serial killer in this tense police thriller. As the murderous villain stalks the city streets leaving carnage in his wake, Corcoran begins to experience blackouts and sudden fits of anger. As the detectives pursue the case, they uncover evidence suggesting that one of them may be responsible for the mysterious deaths.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-23
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Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Overview: The official feature-length documentary about the rise and fall of Charles Band's legendary Empire Pictures studio.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story
1981-11-01
Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story
Overview: The life and tragic death of the "Playboy" centerfold model/actress Dorothy Stratten.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-01
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Live Wire
1992-09-03
Live Wire
Overview: Danny O'Neill is a bomb disposal expert assigned to a case where terrorists have developed an "invisible" liquid explosive which is activated within the human body.
Genres: Action Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-03
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Parasite
1982-03-12
Parasite
Overview: Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus & his rednecks, and an evil government agent named Merchant.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-03-12
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For Love and Honor
1983-09-23
For Love and Honor
Overview: A military drama set on a Texas base focuses on the ups and downs of young paratroopers, who, while they're gearing up for possible combat assignments, often find themselves entangled in love affairs.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-23
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K2
1991-10-10
K2
Overview: They call it the savage mountain. 27 people have perished trying to reach the summit on K2, the world's second highest peak. A U.S. climbing team, funded by millionaire Clairborne is determined to conquer K2.
Genres: Thriller Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-10
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Neither with You
2019-12-05
Neither with You
Overview: Gergő’s mother is obsessed with having a grandchild. She has a serious heart disease and has only days left to live. To give his mum some joy during her final hours, Gergő asks his neighbour Saci, who is five months pregnant, to visit his mother in hospital with him and tell her that she is carrying his child. It all goes smoothly, but a new heart arrives, and his mum is operated. Therefore, Gergő and Saci are forced to play the roles of the loving couple.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: hu
Release Date: 2019-12-05
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The Making of Shōgun
2003-09-23
The Making of Shōgun
Overview: The set's central 13-part production documentary hails from the miniseries' previous DVD release but remains an extensive, insightful and, most importantly, candid overview of the production from start to finish, featuring a wide array of key players, chief among them author/producer James Clavell, director Jerry London, and actors Richard Chamberlain and Yoko Shimada.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-23
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Ruben Brandt, Collector
2018-06-22
Ruben Brandt, Collector
Overview: Psychotherapist Ruben Brandt becomes the most wanted criminal in the world when he and four of his patients steal paintings from the world's most renowned museums and art collections.
Genres: Animation Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: hu
Release Date: 2018-06-22
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American Flyers
1985-08-16
American Flyers
Overview: When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his sibling, and invites him on a trip to the Rockies. There, the brothers bond over their shared enthusiasm for cycling and decide to enter a grueling bike race through the mountains. However, Marcus' health soon begins to fail, and David must compete without his brother at his side.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-08-16
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Night Train
2009-04-15
Night Train
Overview: Two Passengers (Sobieski and Zahn) and the conductor (Glover), discovered that a person has passed away on their Night Train cabin. They come across valuable diamonds on his person, that they decide to keep for themselves...
Genres: Thriller Crime Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-15
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Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife
1993-02-13
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife
Overview: Dr Sloan suspects that his flame of long ago, famous heart surgeon Dr Rachel Walters, has murdered US Senator Cabot on the occasion of a guest operation at the community hospital. After a long investigation, Sloan and fellow detectives Dr Bentley and Dr Parker discover her motive: Years ago, Cabot had caused a hit-and-run accident that put her daughter into coma. But how did Dr Walters manage to pass the deadly bacteria on to the senator in front of TV cameras?
Genres: Crime TV Movie Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-13
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Chicago Story
1981-03-15
Chicago Story
Overview: A pair of cops, a pair of doctors, and a pair of lawyers examine a crime — the wounding of a ten-year-old girl by a sniper — from three different angles in this pilot to the short-lived series.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-15
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The Childhood of a Leader
2016-07-22
The Childhood of a Leader
Overview: The chilling story of a young American boy living in France in 1918 whose father is working for the US government on the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. What he witnesses helps to mold his beliefs – and we witness the birth of a terrifying ego.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-22
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