Barbara Parkins
Biography: Barbara Parkins was born in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada in 1942. She is a television and film actress. She is best known on Television as Betty Anderson in "Peyton Place", and in Cinema as Anne Welles in "Valley of the Dolls".
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 22, 1942
Deathday: N/A
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Valley of the Dolls
1967-12-27
Valley of the Dolls
Overview: In New York City, bright but naive New Englander Anne Welles becomes a secretary at a theatrical law firm, where she falls in love with attorney Lyon Burke. Anne befriends up-and-coming singer Neely O'Hara, whose dynamic talent threatens aging star Helen Lawson and beautiful but talentless actress Jennifer North. The women experience success and failure in love and work, leading to heartbreak, addiction and tragedy.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-12-27
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Asylum
1972-11-17
Asylum
Overview: A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum, and must pass a test by interviewing four patients. He must figure out which of the patients, is in fact, the doctor that he would be replacing if hired.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-11-17
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The Mephisto Waltz
1971-04-09
The Mephisto Waltz
Overview: A frustrated pianist himself, music journalist Myles Clarkson is thrilled to interview virtuoso Duncan Ely. Duncan, however, is terminally ill and not much interested in Myles until noticing that Myles' hands are ideally suited for piano. Suddenly, he can't get enough of his new friend, and Myles' wife, Paula, becomes suspicious of Duncan's intentions. Her suspicions grow when Duncan dies and Myles mysteriously becomes a virtuoso overnight.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-04-09
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Bear Island
1979-12-05
Bear Island
Overview: A group of people converge on a barren Arctic island. They have their reasons for being there but when a series of mysterious accidents and murders take place, a whole lot of darker motives become apparent. Could the fortune in buried Nazi gold be the key to the mystery? Donald Sutherland and Vanessa Redgrave investigate
Genres: Thriller Action Adventure Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-05
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The Kremlin Letter
1970-02-01
The Kremlin Letter
Overview: After an unauthorized letter suggesting U.S. support for a Russian attack on China is sent to Moscow, a former naval officer and his team go undercover to retrieve it. Their plans are disrupted when a cunning politician raids their hideout.
Genres: Thriller Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-02-01
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Shout at the Devil
1976-04-12
Shout at the Devil
Overview: During World War One an English adventurer, an American elephant poacher and the latter's attractive young daughter, set out to destroy a German battle-cruiser which is awaiting repairs in an inlet just off Zanzibar. The story is based on a novel by Wilbur Smith, which in turn is very loosely based on events involving the light cruiser SMS Königsberg, which was sunk after taking refuge in Rufigi delta in 1915.
Genres: Adventure War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-04-12
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The Deadly Trap
1971-06-09
The Deadly Trap
Overview: An industrial espionage group calls on a retired spy living with his wife and children in Paris.
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1971-06-09
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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
2008-01-18
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Overview: Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-18
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A Taste of Evil
1971-10-11
A Taste of Evil
Overview: On her way home from a stay at a mental institution after a traumatic rape, a woman realizes that someone is deliberately trying to drive her insane.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-10-11
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To Catch a King
1984-01-20
To Catch a King
Overview: Robert Wagner plays an American who owns a Lisbon nightclub and Teri Garr is a slightly dippy chanteuse who has stumbled across a Nazi plot to kidnap the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, living at the time (1942) in Portugal.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-20
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Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy
1977-09-18
Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy
Overview: The story of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's older brother Joseph, who undertakes a dangerous mission during World War II.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-09-18
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Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
1974-11-05
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Overview: Lee Remick stars as Jennie Jerome, born in the United States in 1845, who eventually became Lady Randolph Churchill, and gave birth to Sir Winston Churchill in this seven-part, seven-hour biographical mini-series.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-11-05
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Christina
1974-03-06
Christina
Overview: An unemployed engineer accepts a $25,000 bribe to marry a beautiful and mysterious woman so that she can stay in the United States. During their honeymoon, he starts to fall in love with her, but she suddenly disappears. When he tries to find her, it puts his life in danger.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-03-06
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Uncommon Valor
1983-01-22
Uncommon Valor
Overview: The pilot for an unsold weekly series, Uncommon Valor stresses the courage and resourceful of a team of firefighters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Headed by dauntless battalion chief Tom Riordan (Mitchell Ryam), the unit tries to drench a raging conflagration at County General Hospital (a disaster enhanced by some pretty good special effects). They also have to battle the villain of the piece, discreetly described in the original network press release as a "deranged arsonist."
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-22
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Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women
1978-05-21
Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women
Overview: The life and times of the flamboyant showman who built his legendary Follies around beautiful women -- as told by the women in his life.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-21
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Law of the Land
1976-04-29
Law of the Land
Overview: A frontier sheriff and his young deputies search for a serial killer who is murdering prostitutes.
Genres: Crime Western TV Movie
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1976-04-29
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Puppet on a Chain
1970-08-02
Puppet on a Chain
Overview: Following a triple professional hit a U.S. agent, Paul Sherman, arrives in Amsterdam to investigate a heroin smuggling ring. He finds a city rife with drugs and a police force unable or unwilling to do much about it. With his incognito female fellow agent, Maggie, the American is soon stirring things up.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-08-02
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Snatched
1973-01-31
Snatched
Overview: The wives of three wealthy men are kidnapped and held for a $3 million ransom, but one of the men doesn't want to pay his share.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-31
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Breakfast in Paris
1982-03-11
Breakfast in Paris
Overview: Fashion executive Jackie Wyatt discovers her boyfriend has been cheating on her. She flies to Paris and bumps into photographer Michael who she at first dislikes but grows to love.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-03-11
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Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
2002-10-29
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
Overview: Sharon Tate is a rising young star before her life ends in a shocking murder.
Genres: Documentary Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-29
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Calendar Girl Murders
1984-04-08
Calendar Girl Murders
Overview: During the launch party of a nude calendar, one of the models is thrown to her death by a black gloved killer. When the killer begins to strike again, going in the order of the calendar itself, a hard nosed cop realizes that he needs to solve the mystery, or risk all of the models ending up in the morgue!
Genres: Crime Mystery TV Movie Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-04-08
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Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage
1967-12-20
Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage
Overview: The maiden cruise of the ocean liner Italia travels from Italy to California for the premiere of the motion picture "Valley of the Dolls."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-12-20
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Scandalous Me: The Jacqueline Susann Story
1998-12-09
Scandalous Me: The Jacqueline Susann Story
Overview: Drugs, alcohol and controversy mark the author's life.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-09
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20,000 Eyes
1961-06-14
20,000 Eyes
Overview: An investment counselor turns jewel thief when the gangster he embezzled funds from demands to be paid back.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-06-14
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Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
1986-05-29
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
Overview: A priest is murdered and the main suspect is a nun.
Genres: Mystery Drama Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-29
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Peyton Place: The Next Generation
1985-05-13
Peyton Place: The Next Generation
Overview: Another attempt to bring the 1960s primetime serial back to network television
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-13
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Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'
2006-07-15
Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'
Overview: We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either a national disaster or a national treasure.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-15
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