James Edwards
Biography: James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed an African American soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 06, 1918
Deathday: January 04, 1970
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The Killing
1956-06-06
The Killing
Overview: Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight and gets married. But when George tells his restless wife about the scheme to steal millions from the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-06-06
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The Manchurian Candidate
1962-10-24
The Manchurian Candidate
Overview: Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-10-24
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Patton
1970-01-25
Patton
Overview: "Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
Genres: War Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-25
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Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
1960-03-04
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
Overview: Texas John Slaughter is a peace-loving family man and successful rancher who values his friendship with the Apaches. But when a vengeful Geronimo initiates a violent campaign against the settlers, Slaughter himself must fight-- to maintain peace and honor among the warring groups.
Genres: Adventure Drama Family Western
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1960-03-04
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Coogan's Bluff
1968-10-02
Coogan's Bluff
Overview: Coogan, an Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to pick up a prisoner. While escorting the prisoner to the airport, he escapes and Coogan heads into the city to recapture him.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-10-02
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The Phenix City Story
1955-07-19
The Phenix City Story
Overview: A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-07-19
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Pork Chop Hill
1959-05-29
Pork Chop Hill
Overview: Korean War, April 1953. Lieutenant Clemons, leader of the King company of the United States Infantry, is ordered to recapture Pork Chop Hill, occupied by a powerful Chinese Army force, while, just seventy miles away, at nearby the village of Panmunjom, a tense cease-fire conference is celebrated.
Genres: Drama History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-05-29
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Men in War
1957-05-03
Men in War
Overview: In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-05-03
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The Set-Up
1949-03-29
The Set-Up
Overview: Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-03-29
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The Steel Helmet
1951-01-24
The Steel Helmet
Overview: A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-01-24
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Anatomy of a Crime
1969-06-13
Anatomy of a Crime
Overview: Private detective David Ross has two apparently unconnected cases to investigate in the same day. In the first he is hired by a millionaire who paid a large ransom for his kidnapped daughter twelve years before, but she was never seen again. Now a woman has come forward who claims the young girl she raised is the millionaire's missing daughter. Later, Ross is contacted by a retired burlesque dancer who's about to publish her memoirs and possibly reveal the secrets of some important people, but someone is determined to stop her.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-06-13
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Battle Hymn
1957-02-14
Battle Hymn
Overview: Dean Hess, who entered the ministry to atone for bombing a German orphanage, decides he’s a failure at preaching. Rejoined to train pilots early in the Korean War, he finds Korean orphans raiding the airbase garbage. With a pretty Korean teacher, he sets up an orphanage for them and others.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-02-14
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The Joe Louis Story
1953-09-18
The Joe Louis Story
Overview: The life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer than any other boxer in history--and who had to not only battle opponents inside the ring and racism outside it.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-09-18
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The Sandpiper
1965-06-23
The Sandpiper
Overview: A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-06-23
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Bright Victory
1951-08-01
Bright Victory
Overview: A soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-08-01
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Legend of the Northwest
1978-01-01
Legend of the Northwest
Overview: Set during the old west, Bearheart the dog witnesses his master, an old mountain man being murdered by bandits. Forced into the wilderness to survive on his own he meets a family who gives him friendship and a loving home.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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The Young Runaways
1968-09-11
The Young Runaways
Overview: Three unhappy teenagers run away from home, only to discover living on their own isn't as idyllic as they imagined.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-11
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Fraulein
1958-06-08
Fraulein
Overview: A Nazi's fiancee helps an escaped U.S. soldier, then meets him in postwar Berlin.
Genres: War Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-06-08
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The Member of the Wedding
1952-12-25
The Member of the Wedding
Overview: Tomboy, Frances 'Frankie' Addams, dreams of running away with her brother and new fiancée away from the Deep South.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-12-25
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Home of the Brave
1949-05-12
Home of the Brave
Overview: A sensitive, educated black man's World War II-time problems. This is essentially the duplicate of his peace-time problems which are pointed up in a flashback of his life, and primarily of his war-time adventures with four white soldiers on a dangerous reconnaissance mission on a Japanese-held island.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-05-12
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The Caine Mutiny
1954-06-24
The Caine Mutiny
Overview: When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-06-24
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Tarzan's Fight for Life
1958-08-15
Tarzan's Fight for Life
Overview: Dr. Sturdy is trying to establish a modern hospital in the jungle. His efforts are strongly opposed by Futa, the witch doctor, and Ramo, a native warrior.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-08-15
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Seven Angry Men
1955-03-27
Seven Angry Men
Overview: Rise, fall and execution of John Brown, fanatic abolitionist.
Genres: History Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-03-27
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Anna Lucasta
1958-11-01
Anna Lucasta
Overview: The estranged family of a reformed prostitute calls her back home to get her married to an affluent acquaintance out of greed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-11-01
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Doomsday Voyage
1972-02-01
Doomsday Voyage
Overview: A political extremist on the run after assassinating a corrupt politician, poses as a French sailor in hopes of fleeing the country.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-02-01
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Blood and Steel
1959-12-04
Blood and Steel
Overview: Native girl helps US Seabees free her villagers from Japanese troops.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-12-04
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Night of the Quarter Moon
1959-03-04
Night of the Quarter Moon
Overview: A POW marries a woman he meets in Mexico. Controversy erupts when people find out that she's one-quarter black.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-03-04
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African Manhunt
1955-01-05
African Manhunt
Overview: Kirby, Davis and Drover escort the wanted criminal Rene Carvel from central Africa to the coast, stopping every so often to watch wild animals attack one another.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-01-05
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