Lorena Gale
Biography: From Wikipedia Lorena Gale (May 9, 1958 – June 21, 2009) was a Canadian actress, playwright and theatre director. She was active onstage and in films and television since the 1980s. She also authored two award-winning plays, Angélique and Je me souviens. She appeared in such movies as Another Cinderella Story, Ernest Goes to School, Fantastic Four, Traitor, The Chronicles of Riddick, The Mermaid Chair, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. She has guest starred on programs such as The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Smallville and Kingdom Hospital. Until August 2005, she starred as Priestess Elosha on the SciFi Channel television program Battlestar Galactica. Her play, Angélique, the story of executed slave Marie-Joseph Angelique, was the winner of the 1995 duMaurier National Playwriting Competition in Canada. Gale's final film role was a librarian in Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 09, 1958
Deathday: June 21, 2009
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The X Files: I Want to Believe
2008-07-24
The X Files: I Want to Believe
Overview: Six years after the events of The X-Files series finale, former FBI agent Doctor Dana Scully is now a staff physician at Our Lady of Sorrows, a Catholic hospital, and treating a boy named Christian who has Sandhoff disease, a terminal brain condition. FBI agent Drummy arrives to ask Scully’s help in locating Fox Mulder, the fugitive former head of the X-Files division, and says they will call off its manhunt for him if he will help investigate the disappearances of several women, including young FBI agent Monica Banan. Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent.
Genres: Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-24
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Freddy Got Fingered
2001-04-20
Freddy Got Fingered
Overview: Unemployed cartoonist Gord Brody moves back in with his parents Jim and Julie and younger brother Freddy. When his parents demand he leave, he retaliates by spreading rumors that Jim is sexually abusing Freddy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-20
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The Fly II
1989-02-10
The Fly II
Overview: Martin Brundle, born of the human/fly, is adopted by his father's place of employment (Bartok Inc.) while the employees simply wait for his mutant chromosomes to come out of their dormant state.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-10
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Angels of the City
1989-08-01
Angels of the City
Overview: College girls dressed as hookers for a sorority initiation ceremony are kidnapped by pimps.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-01
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The Hotel New Hampshire
1984-03-09
The Hotel New Hampshire
Overview: Over the course of several years beginning in the 1950s, a man and his oddball family run hotels in New England and Vienna, as unexpected events change their lives forever.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-09
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The Survivors Club
2004-03-07
The Survivors Club
Overview: After being raped by a serial killer, Jillian Hayes, Carol Rosen and Meg Pesaturo found "The Survivors Club", and they use the press to force the police and justice to arrest the rapist. Eddie Como is arrested, based on DNA evidences, and while going to court for trial, he is murdered by a sniper and the three women switch position from victims to suspects. Detective Roan Griffin, who is traumatized by the brutal murder of his beloved wife by the manipulative killer David Price, joins the investigation with detective Fitz Fitzpatrick trying to solve the case.
Genres: Crime Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-07
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Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story
1995-01-23
Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story
Overview: After serving in the military for more than twenty years, including a tour of duty in Vietnam, Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer (Glenn Close) had seen her share of battles. But nothing could prepare her for the fight ahead: an intensely personal struggle against the U.S. Army when she becomes the highest ranking officer ever to be discharged for being a lesbian. With the support of her partner Diane (Judy Davis), Cammermeyer undertakes an against-all-odds battle against the Army's policy. But to do so, she must risk everything – her career, her privacy and even the love of her family.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-23
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Premonition
2005-08-16
Premonition
Overview: After a violent car wreck nearly takes his life, Detective Jack Barnes begins having inexplicable and terrifying premonitions of horrible disasters. At first his warning calls go unheeded, but as the premonitions begin to come true Jack is shocked to find himself wanted for questioning by the FBI. He goes on the run, narrowly avoiding both the FBI and a band of terrorists on the verge of unleashing a deadly attack. As he scrambles to unlock the meaning of the visions, he must race against the clock to stop the terrorists before they can strike again.
Genres: Horror TV Movie Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-08-16
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Hush Little Baby
2007-10-27
Hush Little Baby
Overview: A young mother suffers her worst nightmare -the drowning of her young daughter. Two years later, Jamie gives birth to another girl. After a series of suspicious accidents, Jamie becomes haunted by fears that her dead daughter's vengeful spirit has returned in her new baby. Is she right, or is guilt over her daughter's death pushing her sanity over the edge? Written by Anonymous
Genres: Thriller Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-27
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American Dragons
1998-10-15
American Dragons
Overview: Murders in Seoul, Korea and in America pair two cops from each of the countries together to solve the crimes. The investigation leads to a gang war between the Mafia and the Yakuza, but one that may not be of either of their making. A shadowy assassin is killing the leaders and an Italian assassin may have his own agenda.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-15
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Ebbie
1995-12-04
Ebbie
Overview: In this updated retelling of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ruthless business-woman and shopping store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge is taught the true spirit of Christmas by three Spirits who visit her.
Genres: Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-04
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Love Notes
2007-08-20
Love Notes
Overview: Follows the relationship between a classical music critic and a country music star after a one night stand, which results in an unplanned pregnancy.
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-08-20
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Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan
1997-11-25
Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan
Overview: A lawyer is accused of rape by one of his female associates. He denies it, but his friends, neighbors and associates are split on whether they trust him or not.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-25
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Love Lessons
2000-11-22
Love Lessons
Overview: An older couple are about to retire, when they find out that they're about to be parents all over again.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-22
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The Chronicles of Riddick
2004-06-11
The Chronicles of Riddick
Overview: After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-11
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The Butterfly Effect
2004-01-17
The Butterfly Effect
Overview: A young man struggles to access sublimated childhood memories. He finds a technique that allows him to travel back into the past, to occupy his childhood body and change history. However, he soon finds that every change he makes has unexpected consequences.
Genres: Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-17
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Screwed
2000-05-12
Screwed
Overview: A chauffeur kidnaps his rich boss's dog to hold it for ransom, but when she accidentally gets the dog back, she thinks that it's the chauffeur who's been kidnapped.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-12
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Married to a Stranger
1997-09-28
Married to a Stranger
Overview: A woman develops severe amnesia after a blow to the head, and can no longer remember her family.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-28
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I Love You Perfect
1989-10-08
I Love You Perfect
Overview: A woman, her lover and her best friend cope with the tragedy of her misdiagnosed medical condition.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-08
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Circumstances Unknown
1995-04-19
Circumstances Unknown
Overview: A psychopath is obsessed with the wife of his longtime friend, which leads to a series of brutal murders.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-19
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Broken Trust
1995-08-06
Broken Trust
Overview: A scrupulously honest judge finds he's a pawn in a federal sting to ferret out corrupt members of the bench, many of whom are his friends.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1995-08-06
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Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14
1995-05-08
Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14
Overview: Tony is framed by Claremont for a murder he didn't commit. He is sent to prison but Claremont promises him freedom if he can find Allie in the prison and bring her out. Allie and Tony soon join forces and the actual escape from the prison is a small part of what they will go through together.
Genres: Action Drama Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-08
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Behind the Mask
1999-02-28
Behind the Mask
Overview: Dr. Bob Shushan is an overworked and absent father who runs a centre for the mentally and physically challenged. When Shushan suffers a heart attack, his life is saved by James Jones, a young patient at the center. The two men forge a friendship and help each other rekindle the father-son bond that has been missing in their lives.
Genres: Action Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-02-28
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Bob the Butler
2005-03-10
Bob the Butler
Overview: Bob, an incompetent man, is searching for an available job by alphabetical order. He had just failed all of the A's, and discovers an ad in the Yellow Pages for a butler school. He is the only one in the butler school course to pass, because all of the other people quit due to the embarrassment and pressure of the teacher.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-10
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Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
1999-01-23
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
Overview: Zenon Kar, a 13-year-old girl who lives on a space station in the year 2049, gets into some trouble and is banished to Earth. With help from some Earth friends she must find her way back.
Genres: Family Adventure Comedy Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-23
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Neverwas
2005-09-09
Neverwas
Overview: Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood. What he doesn't reveal at the time of his appointment is that this was the very place where his novelist father, T.L. Pierson, spent many years of his life.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-09
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Traitor
2008-08-23
Traitor
Overview: When straight arrow FBI agent Roy Clayton heads up the investigation into a dangerous international conspiracy, all clues seem to lead back to former U.S. Special Operations officer Samir Horn.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-08-23
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Door to Door
2002-07-14
Door to Door
Overview: Sometimes the true heroes in our lives are those people who inspire us not with their superhuman accomplishments but simply by their refusal to give up in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds and the dignity in which they go about their lives. Bill Porter is one of those heroes. Born with cerebral palsy, he was told for many years that he was unemployable. But with the unwavering support of a dedicated mother and an indomitable spirit that has become his trademark, Porter did support himself as a door-to-door salesman in Portland, Oregon.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-07-14
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Snow Day
2000-02-11
Snow Day
Overview: When an entire town in upstate New York is closed down by an unexpected snowfall, a "snow day" begins when a group of elementary school kids, led by Natalie Brandston, try to ensure that the schools stay closed by stopping a mechanical snowplow driver by trying to hijack his plow truck. Meanwhile, Natalie's big brother Hal is using this day to try to win the affections of Claire Bonner, the most popular girl in his high school, while Hal and Natalie's father Tom, a TV meteorologist, faces off against a rival meteorologist for weather coverage of the day's events.
Genres: Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-02-11
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Halloween: Resurrection
2002-07-01
Halloween: Resurrection
Overview: Reality programmers at DangerTainment select a group of thrill-seeking teenagers to spend one night in the childhood home of serial killer Michael Myers. Their planned live broadcast turns deadly when Michael decides to crash the party.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-07-01
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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006-09-04
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Overview: As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management of his salary, Todd runs into trouble with the law countless times, and Dana's career after the show meets with despair and tragedy.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-04
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Barnum
1986-11-30
Barnum
Overview: The amazing biography of legendary circus impresario and unparalleled showman, P.T. Barnum.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-11-30
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Cousins
1989-02-10
Cousins
Overview: Two couples go to a mutual friend's wedding and end up swapping partners.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-10
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School of Life
2005-02-19
School of Life
Overview: At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most fondly called Stormin' Norman Warner has won the award. Now that he has died, the burden of carrying the legacy falls into the hands of Matt Warner, the son of the late Norman Warner who has always lived in the shadow of his father.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-19
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Living with the Dead
2002-04-28
Living with the Dead
Overview: A man begins to have disturbing visions of dead people, among whom are his mother and victims of a local serial killer. All telling their story of how they died, and how their murderer is still out there. The detective investigating the murders looks to him for help in solving the case.
Genres: Science Fiction Crime Mystery Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-04-28
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Agent Cody Banks
2003-03-14
Agent Cody Banks
Overview: Recruited by the U.S. government to be a special agent, nerdy teenager Cody Banks must get closer to cute classmate Natalie in order to learn about an evil plan hatched by her father. But despite the agent persona, Cody struggles with teen angst.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-14
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Runaway Virus
2000-01-29
Runaway Virus
Overview: Two virus experts track down contagious people across the world. But it's only a matter of time before L.A. is exposed to the virus.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-29
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The Surrogate
1995-10-22
The Surrogate
Overview: Amy Winslow wants to go to art college but can't get her financial aid approved. A help wanted ad leads to a couple that will let her move into their quiet guest home rent free, a dream come true except that Joan wants Amy to be a surrogate mother for her next child. Little does Amy know the dark sinister reasons behind her desire, the scandalous death of Joan's first infant child and the fear she might hurt her next baby. The baby is adopted before Amy wakes up in the hospital, leading to a dangerous confrontation to claim the child finally for her own.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-22
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The Perfect Score
2004-01-30
The Perfect Score
Overview: Six high school seniors decide to break into the Princeton Testing Center so they can steal the answers to their upcoming SAT tests and all get perfect scores.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-30
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Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins
2009-09-13
Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins
Overview: Unjustly accused of staging a spooky practical joke complete with ghosts, Daphne, Velma, Fred and Shaggy are suspended from Coolsville High. To clear their names, they team up to solve the supernatural mystery…and head straight into nonstop laughs and adventure.
Genres: Mystery Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-13
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008-12-10
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Overview: A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-12-10
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Visiting Hours
1982-05-21
Visiting Hours
Overview: A deranged, misogynistic killer assaults a journalist. When he discovers that she survived the attack, he follows her to the hospital to finish her off.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-05-21
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Fantastic Four
2005-06-29
Fantastic Four
Overview: During a space voyage, four scientists are altered by cosmic rays: Reed Richards gains the ability to stretch his body; Sue Storm can become invisible; Johnny Storm controls fire; and Ben Grimm is turned into a super-strong … thing. Together, these "Fantastic Four" must now thwart the evil plans of Dr. Doom and save the world from certain destruction.
Genres: Action Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-29
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A Marriage of Convenience
1998-10-18
A Marriage of Convenience
Overview: Succesful business woman gives up her career and raises the son of her deceased sister. His natural father who was unaware of his son's existence finds this out after eight years. Prompted by a wise judge, they decide to enter into a marriage of convenience in order to not upset the child. Soon after (with a little help of the boy) they fall in love...
Genres: TV Movie Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-18
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Jack Reed: One of Our Own
1995-04-25
Jack Reed: One of Our Own
Overview: Jack Reed investigates a young woman whom he and his wife take into their household when she turns out to be targeted by unknown assassins.
Genres: Drama Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-25
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Slither
2006-03-31
Slither
Overview: A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-31
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Discussions in Bioethics: A Chronic Problem
1985-01-01
Discussions in Bioethics: A Chronic Problem
Overview: One of a series of short, open-ended dramas designed to stimulate discussion of values and ethics in relation to modern medical technology. This film considers the chronic patient's right to quality care, and the acutely ill patient's right to a hospital bed. Jean is suffering from multiple sclerosis and is almost completely paralyzed. It seems that the only ones who care about her are the nurses. With the arrival of a patient in need of an operation, it becomes apparent that chronic patients have little priority.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Miles to Go…
1986-10-14
Miles to Go…
Overview: After discovering that her cancer has returned, Moira Browning launches a quiet campaign to find a potential replacement for herself in her family's life.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-14
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Holiday Heart
2000-12-10
Holiday Heart
Overview: After losing his police officer lover, Christian drag queen Holiday Heart meets 12-year-old Niki and her drug-addicted mother, Wanda. Heart finds relief from heartache and a renewed sense of purpose when he steps in as a father figure to Niki and welcomes the two women into his life. But when Wanda becomes romantically involved with her drug dealer, Silas, it may endanger Niki and threaten to destroy the makeshift family.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-10
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The Exorcism of Emily Rose
2005-09-09
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Overview: When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.
Genres: Crime Drama Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-09
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Kidz in the Wood
1996-05-25
Kidz in the Wood
Overview: A class field trip to the Oregon Trail that results in the class and teacher getting lost.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-25
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Ellen Foster
1998-12-02
Ellen Foster
Overview: After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-02
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Choices
1986-02-17
Choices
Overview: A 19 year old girl suddenly finds herself pregnant. Not wanting to face motherhood or dealing with the consequences of a child, she contemplates an abortion without the knowledge of her boyfriend. However, her father, a retired 62 year old judge discovers her situation and is strongly opposed to abortion in principle. However, he soon finds he has to re-examine his own beliefs as his younger 38 year old second wife suddenly announces she is also pregnant. The two, when first married, agreed that there would be no additional children. This accidental pregnancy is unacceptable to the older man who cannot see him being involved in a young child's life. In the end, all three must make choices.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-02-17
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P.T. Barnum
1999-09-12
P.T. Barnum
Overview: This series illustrates the life and career of P.T. Barnum, America's greatest showman and promoter. Starting as a young man who managed an old woman who was supposedly George Washington's nursemaid, we see his career as he finds success promoting curiosities and attractions with panache and a judicious mix of truth and creativity, whether it be promoting his museum or characters like the midget General Tom Thumb. Yet because the demands of his businesses, his family life is troubled and marred by tragedy. All the while, events lead to his greatest creation, the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-12
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