Beau Starr
Biography: Beau Starr (born September 1, 1944) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is known for his film role as Sheriff Ben Meeker in the 1988 hit horror movie Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers; he reprised his role in the 1989 sequel Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers as well as playing Henry Hill's Father in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas. Many also remember him as Lt. Harding Welsh in Due South.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 01, 1944
Deathday: N/A
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Deacons for Defense
2003-01-01
Deacons for Defense
Overview: Inspired by a true story, this drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. Despite the Act, the African-American citizens of Bogalusa are still treated like third-class citizens, their fundamental rights as human beings persistently trampled by the white power structure, in general, and the local branch of the KKK. The story follows the formation of local black men, particularly ex-war veterans who after the struggles become too overbearing organizes the group, "Deacons for defense", an all-black defense group dedicated to patrolling the black section of town and protecting its residents from the more violent aspects of "white backlash."
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Men
1997-10-23
Men
Overview: A single young woman moves to Los Angeles, gets a job as a chef and has casual affairs.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-23
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Mercy
2000-02-11
Mercy
Overview: Detective Catherine Palmer is on the trail of an elusive serial killer. During her investigation she meets Vickie Kittrie, who belongs to an exclusive club of women who engage in secret sessions of bondage and S&M. Matters become even more complicated when Palmer finds herself attracted to Kittrie, leading to a brief lesbian encounter. Palmer soon learns that each victim belonged to this club of prominent, sexually experimental women. In order to catch the killer, Catherine must trust Vickie to guide her through the dangerous and illicit underground.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller Crime Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-02-11
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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988-10-21
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Overview: Michael returns to Haddonfield for Jamie Lloyd – the orphaned daughter of Laurie Strode – and her babysitter Rachel. Can Dr. Loomis stop him before the unholy slaughter reaches his innocent young niece?
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-21
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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
1989-10-12
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Overview: One year later, Michael Myers' traumatized young niece is horrified to discover she has a telepathic bond with her evil uncle... and that he is on the way back to Haddonfield to begin the carnage again.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-12
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Where the Truth Lies
2005-10-07
Where the Truth Lies
Overview: An ambitious reporter probes the reasons behind the sudden split of a 1950s comedy team.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-07
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Joshua Tree
1993-04-08
Joshua Tree
Overview: A Los Angeles police detective tracks a fugitive who heads for the desert with a deputy sheriff as hostage.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-08
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Hanky Panky
1982-06-04
Hanky Panky
Overview: Naïve Michael Jordon is drawn into a web of government secrets when a girl carrying a mysterious package gets into a taxi with him. When she's later murdered, Michael becomes the chief suspect and goes on the run.
Genres: Mystery Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-04
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The Thin Blue Lie
2000-08-13
The Thin Blue Lie
Overview: Philadelphia, 1976. The city of Brotherly Love is waging a successful war against crime led by its tough-talking mayor, Frank Rizzo. But a maverick investigative reporter, Jonathan Neumann, has heard some troubling rumors: stories of innocent people victimized by a "goon squad" of law enforcement officers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-13
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Time and Again
2007-05-05
Time and Again
Overview: When Anna Malone finds an old music box hidden in a house she is renovating, she has no idea the joys, sorrows, and hidden dangers it will bring.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-05
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Men with Brooms
2002-09-20
Men with Brooms
Overview: A decade ago, curler Chris Cutter disappeared suddenly on the verge of stardom, dropping his curling stones to the bottom of a lake and leaving his fiancée, Julie Foley, at the altar. But when his former coach dies, Cutter returns home for the funeral and attempts to fulfill the man's last wishes. The team is reunited under Cutter's estranged dad, Gordon — himself a former curling star — for a final attempt at glory.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-20
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Pretend You Don't See Her
2002-01-12
Pretend You Don't See Her
Overview: An estate agent is forced into witness protection soon after selling the apartment of a girl who died in suspicious circumstances. However, when the deceased girl's mother is also found dead, all signs point to a murderer on the loose, and it becomes apparent the agent's new identity may not protect her from the killer.
Genres: TV Movie Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-12
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Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5
2013-09-23
Dead Man's Party: The Making of Halloween 5
Overview: In-depth Scream Factory documentary; one that doesn't sugarcoat any aspect of the production, from its rushed beginnings to the assembling of its cast and crew, its rocky production, and the many difficulties the filmmakers encountered along the way. Interviews with producer Malek Akkad, line producer Rick Nathanson, composer Alan Howarth and actors Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Wedny Kaplan, Jeffrey Landman, Jonathan Chapin, Frankie Como, Tamara Glynn, Matthew Walker and Don Shanks (the fifth film's Michael Myers) are included. - blu-ray.com
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-23
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Back to Basics: The Making of Halloween 4
2013-09-23
Back to Basics: The Making of Halloween 4
Overview: Newly produced Scream Factory retrospective featuring Trancas International president Malek Akkad, director Dwight Little, screenwriter Alan B. McElroy, composer Alan Howarth, producer Paul Freeman, special make-up effects artists John Carl Buechler and Ken Horn, stuntmen Tom Morga and George P. Wilbur, and actors Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Kathleen Kinmont, Beau Starr, Raymond O'Connor, Erik Preston and Sasha Jensen. Vintage interview snippets are also included, most notably with executive producer Moustapha Akkad. - blu-ray.com
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-23
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While My Pretty One Sleeps
1997-01-12
While My Pretty One Sleeps
Overview: Delves into the rivalries and undercurrents in the world of high fashion.
Genres: TV Movie Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-12
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Shock-Trauma
1982-10-27
Shock-Trauma
Overview: Dr. R. Adams Cowley, the Baltimore physician who pioneered medicine's first shocktrauma unit, fights hospital bureaucracy to gain recognition for his center.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-27
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Mafia Doctor
2003-03-16
Mafia Doctor
Overview: Growing up poor on the streets of New Jersey, Frank Siena (Danny Nucci) has little hope of realizing his dream of becoming a doctor. But "fate" has a way of intervening. Now a brilliant, successful cardiac surgeon, Frank seems to have it all, except for one terrible secret: Before he swore to save lives and do no harm, Frank took another oath... to mob boss Nicola Delarusso (Paul Sorvino), who paid his way through medical school in exchange for absolute loyalty. And when Delarusso demands payment in full Frank suffers a crisis of conscience that could cost him his job, his wife... and his life!
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-16
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The November Men
1993-10-01
The November Men
Overview: A guerrilla film-maker notices that the Left never carry out successful presidential assassinations, and decides to make a movie about it. But is he a little too interested in the subject himself?
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-01
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Black and Blue
1999-11-17
Black and Blue
Overview: After a woman's husband beats and abuses her, she and her son join the witness protection program and move away secretly.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-11-17
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Code Name: The Cleaner
2007-01-05
Code Name: The Cleaner
Overview: Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants. When he finds himself entangled in a government conspiracy, Jake and his pursuers become convinced that he is an undercover agent.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-05
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Summer School
1987-07-22
Summer School
Overview: A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-07-22
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Jenifer
2005-11-18
Jenifer
Overview: After a detective rescues a mute disfigured woman from being murdered, he takes her into his home to prevent her from staying in a mental hospital, a move which alienates his family and soon turns to obsession.
Genres: Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-18
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Born on the Fourth of July
1989-12-20
Born on the Fourth of July
Overview: Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-12-20
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GoodFellas
1990-09-12
GoodFellas
Overview: The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-12
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Dead Silence
1991-08-26
Dead Silence
Overview: Three friends on spring break hit and kill a transient in the California desert. Will they keep silent or turn on each other?
Genres: Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-26
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The Perfect Weapon
1991-03-15
The Perfect Weapon
Overview: Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's mentor, Kim, is being threatened by one of the Korean mafia families. Jeff tries to help his old friend, but is too late to prevent Kim's death at the hands of an unknown hitman. Vowing revenge, Jeff takes on all of the families, using his martial arts skills to find the man who killed his friend.
Genres: Action Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-15
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The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery
2000-03-05
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Overview: Interrupted at dinner by a street kid with a strange story, Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin find themselves drawn into a strange case when their young informant is found murdered. The victim's mother soon appears with his life savings totally $4.30, Wolfe's fee for taking the case! Archie's fancy legwork brings Wolfe to a mysterious woman with golden spider earrings. And when everyone else investigating the matter hits a dead end, only the inimitable Wolfe can get to the bottom of the crime.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-05
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Manhunt for Claude Dallas
1986-10-26
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
Overview: This is the story is based on an actual incident. Claude Dallas is a man who loves to be free, so he lives in the mountains where he hunts for his food. However, Bill Pogue is a driven game warden, who abhors anyone who hunts out of season. When he catches Claude Dallas doing that; he's about to arrest him when Claude kills him and the other warden with him. When the man who was with Dallas tells the police what happened, a nationwide manhunt ensues. And there are people who didn't like Pogue and they hope Dallas is never caught.
Genres: Action TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-26
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My Name Is Tanino
2003-05-30
My Name Is Tanino
Overview: During a sunny Sicilian summer Tanino has a sweet and tender story with Sally, a young American tourist. But when summer is over, Sally flies back to the States forgetting Tanino and her camera. He instead cannot forget the girl and he decides to go to the States with the excuse of bringing back her the camera and to see the dreamland of any Sicilian. Tanino will discover that dreams don't always match with reality...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2003-05-30
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Relentless
1989-08-30
Relentless
Overview: Two Los Angeles police detectives hunt for a serial killer who randomly chooses his victims from a phone directory.
Genres: Mystery Thriller Horror Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-30
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Bad Blood
1994-11-03
Bad Blood
Overview: Ex-cop Travis Blackstone was sent to prison for destroying the proof of his brother's guilt. Now free, he must again come to the aid of his brother Franklin who is once again in trouble, this time owing $5 million to gangsters. Travis Blackstone finds himself taking on the gangsters.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-03
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Hoodlum
1997-08-27
Hoodlum
Overview: In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-08-27
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Shadow Hours
2000-07-14
Shadow Hours
Overview: Michael is a recovering addict. Back on the wagon, he's now responsible for a young, beautiful, and pregnant wife. He's working the graveyard shift at a gas station to support his new family, but the job drives him crazy. Then a wealthy stranger, Stuart, enters Michael's life, taking Michael through a tour of the seediest and slimiest parts of L.A. underbelly. Is Stuart leading Michael to hell, or salvation?
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-07-14
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Hollywood Vice Squad
1986-02-28
Hollywood Vice Squad
Overview: A mother goes to Hollywood to find her runaway daughter. She discovers that the girl has become involved in the pornography industry, and goes to the police to get help in finding her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-02-28
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Speed
1994-06-09
Speed
Overview: Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-09
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The Day Reagan Was Shot
2001-12-09
The Day Reagan Was Shot
Overview: The Day Reagan Was Shot is a 2001 film made for television directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss as Alexander Haig and Richard Crenna as Ronald Reagan.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-12-09
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Fletch
1985-05-31
Fletch
Overview: When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.
Genres: Comedy Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-31
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Dead Air
1994-10-06
Dead Air
Overview: A distraught disc jockey seeks out a mystery caller who may be the killer of his girlfriend.
Genres: Thriller Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-06
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The Corruptor
1999-03-12
The Corruptor
Overview: Danny is a young cop partnered with Nick, a seasoned but ethically tainted veteran. As the two try to stop a gang war in Chinatown, Danny relies on Nick but grows increasingly uncomfortable with the way Nick gets things done.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-12
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Angels in the Infield
2000-04-09
Angels in the Infield
Overview: Bob "Bungler" Bugler is the celestial coach called in to assist struggling pitcher Eddie Everett. Laurel finds her prayers answered when a flock of outrageous angelic teammates crash her father's roster for what may be their best season yet.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-04-09
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Devil in a Blue Dress
1995-09-29
Devil in a Blue Dress
Overview: In late 1940s Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins is an unemployed black World War II veteran with few job prospects. At a bar, Easy meets DeWitt Albright, a mysterious white man looking for someone to investigate the disappearance of a missing white woman named Daphne Monet, who he suspects is hiding out in one of the city's black jazz clubs. Strapped for money and facing house payments, Easy takes the job, but soon finds himself in over his head.
Genres: Thriller Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-29
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Against the Ropes
2004-02-20
Against the Ropes
Overview: A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-20
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Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
1991-01-06
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Overview: Perry is at TV station "KGGY" to be interviewed but thanks to the interference of main anchor-person Brett Huston the interview is pulled. Mostly everybody hates Brett as Brett knows all the station workers secrets. He has also written a memo insulting all of the main station players - Vic St. John - the station manager, Twyla Cooper - the producer, Chuck Gilmore - the sports reporter, Gary Slate - the weatherman, Cassie Woodfield - the reporter and Gillian Pope. Brett is shot dead with Gillian's gun and therefore is arrested for the crime. Gillian calls in Perry, Della and Ken to investigate. As Della and Perry set out to solve the mystery, Ken gets close to Cassie but she is a suspect and when it appears that somebody is trying to kill her, the mystery deepens..
Genres: Drama TV Movie Mystery Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-06
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Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
1992-10-30
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Overview: Perry Mason is invited to the marriage of the daughter of an old friend of his. But after the ceremony the uncle of the bride is dead. Certainly this is a case for Perry Mason.
Genres: Drama Thriller Mystery Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-30
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Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions
1996-01-29
Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions
Overview: Detectives Cagney and Lacey come face-to-face with their true feelings about capital punishment when they're assigned to the city's first capital murder case in 10 years.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-29
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Cinderella Man
2005-06-02
Cinderella Man
Overview: The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.
Genres: Romance Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-02
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Never Talk to Strangers
1995-10-20
Never Talk to Strangers
Overview: Sarah Taylor, a police psychologist, meets a mysterious and seductive young man, Tony Ramirez, and falls in love with him. As a cause of this relationship, she changes her personality when she begins to receive anonymous telephone calls.
Genres: Thriller Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-20
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The Lonely Guy
1984-01-27
The Lonely Guy
Overview: A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-27
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The Check is in the Mail...
1986-05-02
The Check is in the Mail...
Overview: Meet Richard Jackson - a man fed up with the insanity of "plastic" suburban living. Rallying his befuddled family around him, Richard mounts an outrageously comic assault on credit card craziness, "Yuppie" status symbols and "the system" in general!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-02
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