Dan Ziskie
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dan Ziskie is an American actor. He recently has portrayed figures in positions of authority across the American establishment. He was on Treme, where, on seasons two, three and four he played a politically connected banker inPost-Katrina New Orleans. He had a recurring role as the Vice President of the United States on the first season ofHouse of Cards. He had a guest spot on Person of Interest and The Blacklist, portraying senators on both shows. On the season finale of 24's fifth season Ziskie played the United States Attorney General who, after hearing an audio recording of the president admitting that he took part in the assassination of a former president, orders his removal from office. Ziskie is also known for portraying the character Frank Niggar on a popular sketch on Chappelle's Show.
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The Man with One Red Shoe
1985-07-18
The Man with One Red Shoe
Overview: A man is mistaken as a spy by the CIA when he arrives at the airport with one red shoe.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-18
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The Jackal
1997-11-14
The Jackal
Overview: Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.
Genres: Action Thriller Adventure Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-14
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Vital Signs
1990-04-13
Vital Signs
Overview: As they enter their third year of medical school, a group of young students must prepare to decide what they intend to specialize in. Somehow, they must impress the Chief of Surgery while learning how to survive the life-and-death area of medicine and the complexity of their everyday lives.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-13
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Satan's Little Helper
2004-05-06
Satan's Little Helper
Overview: A naïve young boy unknowingly becomes the pawn of a serial killer.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-06
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Adventures in Babysitting
1987-07-01
Adventures in Babysitting
Overview: When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-07-01
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Troop Beverly Hills
1989-03-24
Troop Beverly Hills
Overview: A Beverly Hills housewife in the middle of a divorce tries to find focus in her life by taking over her daughter's Wilderness Girls troop.
Genres: Family Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-03-24
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In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
1991-05-12
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
Overview: From the "In the Line of Duty" made-for-television movie series, Manhunt in the Dakotas is based on the true story of cop-killer/white supremacist Gordon Kahl.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-12
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Synecdoche, New York
2008-10-24
Synecdoche, New York
Overview: A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-24
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New York, I Love You
2008-09-06
New York, I Love You
Overview: New York, I Love You delves into the intimate lives of New Yorkers as they grapple with, delight in and search for love. Journey from the Diamond District in the heart of Manhattan, through Chinatown and the Upper East Side, towards the Village, into Tribeca, and Brooklyn as lovers of all ages try to find romance in the Big Apple.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-06
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Step Up 3D
2010-08-04
Step Up 3D
Overview: A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-04
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Absolute Strangers
1991-04-14
Absolute Strangers
Overview: A husband tries to keep his comatose wife alive by allowing doctors to terminate her pregnancy. Hearing about this, anti-abortion protesters start a legal campaign to gain legal custody of the fetus.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-14
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Mercy
2016-06-04
Mercy
Overview: Brought together at their childhood home over their dying mother, an estranged family is thrust into a deadly fight for their own survival.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-04
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Zebrahead
1992-10-23
Zebrahead
Overview: Interracial love story set in Detroit.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-23
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Concussion
2015-11-12
Concussion
Overview: A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-12
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The Rebound
2009-09-16
The Rebound
Overview: Upon discovering her husband's infidelity, Sandy leaves the suburbs and moves into the city. There, she befriends Aram, a guy whose wife only married him so she could get a green card. Sandy hires Aram to be her nanny, and it isn't long until Aram and Sandy find out they get along wonderfully and start to date. But is their relationship real or is it, in fact, just a rebound for both of them?
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-16
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Last Holiday
2006-01-13
Last Holiday
Overview: The discovery that she has a terminal illness prompts introverted department store saleswoman Georgia Byrd to reflect on what she realizes has been an overly cautious life. With weeks to live, she withdraws her life savings, sells all her possessions and jets off to Europe where she lives it up at a posh hotel. Upbeat and passionate, Georgia charms everybody she meets, including renowned Chef Didier. The only one missing from her new life is her longtime crush Sean Matthews.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-13
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Eight Below
2006-02-17
Eight Below
Overview: In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.
Genres: Adventure Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-17
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Twisted
1985-08-23
Twisted
Overview: One evening the Collins find their maid Mrs. Murdock at the end of their steps: dead, neck broken. Obviously she had an accident. Consequently they need a new babysitter for an upcoming big party. The sensible Helen meets little Susan Collins at the discount market and likes her, so she offers to do the job. She doesn't know Susan's teenage brother Mark - technically skilled and good in school, but restive and cunning. As soon as the parents have left, he starts psychologically terrorizing Helen and his sister with electronic tricks.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-08-23
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Home Free
1988-07-13
Home Free
Overview: A psychopath second grader starts knocking off his schoolmates one by one in order to maintain control of the lunchline. Cafeteria hysteria!
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-07-13
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War of the Worlds
2005-06-13
War of the Worlds
Overview: Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.
Genres: Adventure Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-13
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Thirteen Days
2000-12-25
Thirteen Days
Overview: The story of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962—the nuclear standoff with the USSR sparked by the discovery by the Americans of missile bases established on the Soviet-allied island of Cuba.
Genres: History Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-25
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Bad Company
2002-06-07
Bad Company
Overview: When a Harvard-educated CIA agent is killed during an operation, the secret agency recruits his twin brother.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-07
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