Graham Jarvis
Biography: Graham Powley Jarvis (August 25, 1930 – April 16, 2003) was a Canadian character actor in American films and television from the 1960s to the early 2000s. From Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 25, 1930
Deathday: April 16, 2003
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Misery
1990-11-30
Misery
Overview: After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-30
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The Out-of-Towners
1970-05-28
The Out-of-Towners
Overview: George & Gwen Kellerman make a trip to New York, where George is going to start a new job, it turns out to be a trip to hell.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-05-28
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Deal of the Century
1983-11-04
Deal of the Century
Overview: Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion from one of the salesman and a romance that begins to grow between two competitors.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-04
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Alice's Restaurant
1969-08-20
Alice's Restaurant
Overview: After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump but finds it closed for the holiday, so he dumps the trash in the bottom of a ravine. This act of littering gets him arrested and sends him on a bizarre journey.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-08-20
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The Amateur
1981-12-11
The Amateur
Overview: A researcher for the CIA who convinces his superiors to send him to the eastern bloc in order to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents discovers a web of deception underneath his wife's death.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-11
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A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story
1989-10-02
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story
Overview: Tracy Thurman was married to a man who abused her. But he continues to harass her after she gets a restraining order, and the police do little to help. When he brutally beats her and slashes her throat in front of police, she sues the city and the police department for failing to protect her.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-02
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Silkwood
1983-12-14
Silkwood
Overview: The story of Karen Silkwood, a metallurgy worker at a plutonium processing plant who was purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possibly murdered to prevent her from exposing blatant worker safety violations at the plant.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-14
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Mr. Mom
1983-07-22
Mr. Mom
Overview: Jack and Caroline are a couple making a decent living when Jack suddenly loses his job. They agree that he should stay at home and look after the house while Caroline works. It's just that he's never done it before, and really doesn't have a clue...
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-07-22
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One Magic Christmas
1985-11-22
One Magic Christmas
Overview: Ginny Grainger, a young mother, rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas, thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter Abbie and Gideon, Ginny's very own guardian angel.
Genres: Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-11-22
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Cold Turkey
1971-02-19
Cold Turkey
Overview: Reverend Brooks leads the town in a contest to stop smoking for a month, But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts, from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-02-19
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A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
1982-02-03
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
Overview: An elderly widow must find meaning and activity in her life when her son suggests she is no longer capable of handling her own affairs.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-02-03
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In Search of Dr. Seuss
1994-11-06
In Search of Dr. Seuss
Overview: A nosy reporter wants to find out all she can about Dr. Seuss, aka Ted Geisel, and gets told the real facts by several of his characters, with large snippets of his stories and songs interspersed.
Genres: Animation Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-06
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The Traveling Executioner
1970-10-01
The Traveling Executioner
Overview: Jonas Candide performs his job as state executioner in early 20th century Mississippi like a combination preacher and carnival barker, persuading condemned men to accept their deaths before electrocuting them on his electric chair. After he's assigned his first woman to execute, however, Jonas' sense of purpose is shaken.
Genres: Comedy Drama Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-10-01
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The Organization
1971-10-20
The Organization
Overview: After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, they call on San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs for assistance.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-10-20
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Middle Age Crazy
1980-07-25
Middle Age Crazy
Overview: A married man is turning forty and that's when the midlife crisis hits ...
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-07-25
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Splendor in the Grass
1981-10-26
Splendor in the Grass
Overview: Two teenagers, in love in pre-Depression Kansas, cope with parental pressure and the strict sexual mores of the day.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-10-26
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Weekend Warriors
1986-10-01
Weekend Warriors
Overview: In 1961, with war looming in Berlin, an Air National Guard unit of actors, journalists and studio personnel is up for military academy consideration.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-01
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The New Maverick
1978-09-03
The New Maverick
Overview: Gambling brothers Bret (James Garner) and Bart Maverick (Jack Kelly) are, as usual, hot on the trail of a fast buck.
Genres: TV Movie Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-09-03
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It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
1974-11-19
It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
Overview: When Harry Walters runs out of gas, he gets picked up by a beautiful young woman. But when she pulls a gun on him and orders him to take his clothes off, Harry puts up no resistance and is sexually assaulted. He reports the incident to the authorities, but they either don't believe him, or, if they do, can't understand why he would consider it a crime - a reaction he also gets from his friends and family.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-11-19
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R.P.M.
1970-09-16
R.P.M.
Overview: R.P.M. stands for (political) revolutions per minute. Anthony Quinn plays a liberal college professor at a west coast college during the hedy days of campus activism in the late 1960s. Radical students take over the college, the president resigns, and Quinn's character, who has always been a champion of student activism, is appointed president. As the students continue to push the envelope of revolution, Quinn's character is faced with the challenge of restoring order or abetting the descent into anarchy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-09-16
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Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
1990-10-21
Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
Overview: This is yet another telling of the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as the two try to clear their friend Jim of murder charges.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-10-21
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Russian Roulette
1975-08-20
Russian Roulette
Overview: An RCMP officer is ordered to discreetly take a Russian immigrant into custody in advance of a state visit by the Soviet premier. When the prisoner is kidnapped, the officer is drawn into a complicated assassination scheme.
Genres: Thriller Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-08-20
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The Two Lives of Carol Letner
1981-10-14
The Two Lives of Carol Letner
Overview: A former call-girl who has left the profession behind to pursue a college career is recruited by the police to turn one more trick in order to trap the person laundering syndicate money.
Genres: TV Movie Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-10-14
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Prophecy
1979-09-14
Prophecy
Overview: When a dispute occurs between a logging operation and a nearby Native American tribe, Dr. Robert Verne and his wife, Maggie, are sent in to mediate. Chief John Hawks insists the loggers are poisoning the water supply, and, though company man Isley denies it, the Vernes can't ignore the strangely mutated wildlife roaming the woods. Robert captures a bear cub for testing and soon finds himself the target of an angry mutant grizzly.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-09-14
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The Hot Rock
1972-01-26
The Hot Rock
Overview: Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-26
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The Sports Pages
2001-01-07
The Sports Pages
Overview: Dr. Lionel Waddems (Bob Newhart), a golf fanatic. is put on trial for killing his golf partner (Played by Kelsey Grammer). The movie follows the trial in the news and features interviews by people who knew the men. It is based on 2 short stories "How Doc Waddems Finally Broke 100" and "The Heidi Bowl".
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-07
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Trial by Jury
1994-09-09
Trial by Jury
Overview: Valerie is a juror in the trial of a mob boss. When her young son's life is threatened, she has no option other than to see that justice isn't done.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-09-09
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Mischief
1985-02-08
Mischief
Overview: 1956: The shy Jonathan's luck with girls changes when he wins the rebellious Gene as a friend in his last year of high school. Gene is adored by many girls and manages to teach Jonathan a few lessons. Gene himself would rather just be with one girl: his girlfriend Bunny. But since his father is poor, her parents don't accept him.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-02-08
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Parents
1989-01-27
Parents
Overview: Michael is a young boy living in a typical 1950s suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-27
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Vanishing Act
1986-05-04
Vanishing Act
Overview: A man honeymooning with his new wife in the Rockies reports her disappearance to the police. A few days later, a woman escorted by the local priest claims to be his missing wife, despite the man's failure to recognize her. Is a stranger impersonating her or is he delusional?
Genres: TV Movie Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-04
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End of the Road
1970-02-10
End of the Road
Overview: Moments after receiving his graduate diploma, Jacob waits at a train station. The future lies ahead, but life abruptly intervenes. Images flash in Jacob's mind: of war, injustice, assassination, protest, the entire spectrum of 1960s angst and anger - sending Jacob into a catatonic state. What follows during his bizarre rehab and its aftermath will be another form of madness.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-02-10
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The Pigs vs. The Freaks
1984-07-06
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
Overview: In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the police sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam Vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger sister who prefers the hippie element. To make things even more intense, Mickey South, who has fled to Canada to avoid the war, returns to play for the Freaks football team. Tensions mount and all are challenged as the climax of the film approaches.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-07-06
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The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope
1972-01-01
The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope
Overview: A bizarre series of events focused on young women in the village of Salem causes paranoia in the late 1600s. It ends with the lynching of the accused and subsequent releases from jail. Dark and gritty, but not frightening.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Your Money or Your Wife
1972-12-19
Your Money or Your Wife
Overview: A TV script about a kidnapping inspires a real-life plot.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-12-19
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A New Leaf
1971-03-11
A New Leaf
Overview: After running out of funds, Henry Graham, a carefree playboy, plots to marry and murder wealthy botanist Henrietta Lowell.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-11
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Draw!
1984-07-15
Draw!
Overview: In the final days of the Old West, a former desperado faces down a now drunken ex-sheriff, who was his long time nemesis.
Genres: Comedy Western TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-07-15
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Last of the Dogmen
1995-09-08
Last of the Dogmen
Overview: A Montana bounty hunter is sent into the wilderness to track three escaped prisoners. Instead he sees something that puzzles him. Later with a female Native Indian history professor, he returns to find some answers.
Genres: Adventure Mystery Thriller Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-08
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Doin' Time
1985-05-19
Doin' Time
Overview: Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-19
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Bye Bye Braverman
1968-02-21
Bye Bye Braverman
Overview: One day, Morroe Rieff learns that his friend and fellow writer, Leslie Braverman, has died. After meeting Leslie's widow, Inez, who is more flirtatious than grieving, Morroe joins up with three other writer friends, Barnet, Felix, and Holly to attend funeral services. However, the quartet faces numerous obstacles that could keep them from paying their respects.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-02-21
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The Desperate Hours
1967-12-13
The Desperate Hours
Overview: The Hilliards are a middle class family whose lives are put in danger when escaped convict Glenn Griffin invades their home. Griffin is crazed, tormenting the Hilliards with his meek brother Hank and sadistic Robish.
Genres: Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-12-13
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Move
1970-07-31
Move
Overview: A young playwright who writes porno novels to overcome a writer's block, lives the fantasies of one of his books, while trying to move with his wife from one apartment into a larger one.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-07-31
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T Bone N Weasel
1992-11-02
T Bone N Weasel
Overview: A couple of con men look for paradise in a stolen car.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-02
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Do You Know the Muffin Man?
1989-10-22
Do You Know the Muffin Man?
Overview: Roger Dollison, a police officer, and his wife, Kendra, are living the American dream. They have two children, Teddy and Sandy, a lovely home, and a dog named Rex. What they know and how they live as a family is irreparably changed one day when it is discovered that a classmate of Teddy's is the apparent victim of sexual abuse and molestation at the respected neighborhood daycare center. Like all other parents, the Dollisons are tormented — "we should have known, we should have seen" — but their devastation is complete when Teddy tells his own story, one he promised his abusers he would never tell.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-22
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Carpool
1983-10-05
Carpool
Overview: Four strangers are thrown together in a carpool when a bag of money, almost a million dollars, falls from a Brinks truck into their path. Because of circumstances, they are unable to turn in the money, and they struggle over what to do. They are pursued by thieves, the mob, and the police.
Genres: Action Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-10-05
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What's Up, Doc?
1972-03-09
What's Up, Doc?
Overview: The accidental mix-up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-03-09
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Bungle Abbey
1981-05-31
Bungle Abbey
Overview: Comedy pilot about wacky monks in a monastery.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-05-31
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