Gloria Gifford
Biography: Gloria taught at the American Film Institute for six years in the Masters' Program. She taught Directors, Writers and Producers and among her successful AFI students: Patty Jenkins (Monster (2003), Brian Dannelly (Saved! (2004), Weeds (2005).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 06, 1946
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
48 Hrs.
1982-12-07
48 Hrs.
Overview: A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
Genres: Thriller Action Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-07
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Halloween II
1981-10-30
Halloween II
Overview: After failing to kill stubborn survivor Laurie and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael Myers has followed Laurie to the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, where she's been admitted for Myers' attempt on her life. The institution proves to be particularly suited to serial killers, however, as Myers cuts, stabs and slashes his way through hospital staff to reach his favorite victim.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-10-30
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Going Berserk
1983-09-30
Going Berserk
Overview: John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-30
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California Suite
1978-12-15
California Suite
Overview: The misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-15
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D.C. Cab
1983-12-16
D.C. Cab
Overview: The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Crime Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-16
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A Touch of Scandal
1984-11-27
A Touch of Scandal
Overview: Katherine Gilvey is a comely councilwoman, whose campaign for Attorney General is being managed by her ambitious, but cold-hearted husband Benjamin, which takes a turn when photographs surface of her liasion with a male prostitute, who used to be a law client of hers, and has now turned up dead. Also is a note telling her to withdraw from the campaign or the photos will be made public. Investigating on her own, Katherine's suspects to the idenity of the blackmailer are: a shadowy power broker, a charismatic minister, an activist priest, or even her own husband.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-27
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Three of Hearts
1993-04-30
Three of Hearts
Overview: A lesbian hires a male escort to break the heart of the bisexual woman who has just dumped her.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-30
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There Was a Little Boy
1993-05-16
There Was a Little Boy
Overview: Julie and Gregg are about to become parents again, but they feel conflicted since their first child was kidnapped and never seen again. But the couple soon faces an even bigger shock. Julie's new bad-boy (really bad-boy) student may actually be her long-lost son! Based on Claire R. Jacobs's book
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-16
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You've Got a Friend
2007-06-09
You've Got a Friend
Overview: A recently-orphaned 12 year old boy moves to a new town to live with his aunt and uncle, and finds an unlikely mentor in the town loner, who helps him build the soap box racer he dreamed of crafting with his dad.
Genres: Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-09
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Last of the Great Survivors
1984-01-03
Last of the Great Survivors
Overview: A dedicated social worker joins forces with a group of senior citizens fighting City Hall to prevent the demolition of their apartment building and falls for the man she meets on a blind date at a punk rock club. She soon learns that he is the building inspector who condemned the seniors' decrepit home, forcing her to turn to her amorous lawyer ex-boyfriend to find the loophole that will save the building.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-03
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Vice Versa
1988-02-25
Vice Versa
Overview: A mysterious oriental skull transforms a father into his son, and vice versa.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-25
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A Perfect Ending
2012-06-01
A Perfect Ending
Overview: This intimate drama follows Rebecca, a woman who has kept her sexuality a secret from her friends but chooses to reveal it to a stranger. While Rebecca's revelations may not yield the results she expects, a perfect ending is still in reach.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-01
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All I Want for Christmas
2007-12-01
All I Want for Christmas
Overview: Tis the season for making dreams true. If everything goes according to plan for one young boy, he just may be sharing this Christmas with a new dad. Ever since her husband died, Sarah Armstrong has divided her time between working at a community center and caring for her nine-year-old son, Jesse. When Jesse wins the All I Want for Christmas contest sponsored by a toy company, his wish comes as no surprise to find a new dad. Just in time for the holidays, All I Want for Christmas is a surprise romantic treat for anyone who believes in the magic of love, friendship, and family.
Genres: TV Movie Romance Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-01
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This Is Spinal Tap
1984-03-02
This Is Spinal Tap
Overview: "This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-02
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Big Trouble
1986-05-30
Big Trouble
Overview: Leonard Hoffman is an insurance salesman struggling to make ends meet. The fact that he has triplet sons who all want to go to Yale isn't making things any easier. Blanche Rickey is also worried about money; her husband is a millionaire with a weak heart, and she worries that he'll blow through all his cash before he finally dies. When Blanche meets Leonard, she devises a murderous plan that she claims will fix both their problems.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-30
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Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story
1981-11-01
Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story
Overview: The life and tragic death of the "Playboy" centerfold model/actress Dorothy Stratten.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-01
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Across the Moon
1995-03-28
Across the Moon
Overview: Two young women bond while living together out in the California desert to be close to their boyfriends who are serving time at the nearby state prison.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-28
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The Christmas Pageant
2011-12-11
The Christmas Pageant
Overview: Vera Parks, an overly intense and demanding Broadway director, gets fired from yet another job, leaving her no choice but to take a gig directing a small town Christmas pageant in upstate New York. Stunned at how basic the production is, Vera attempts to back out, but is convinced by some of the locals to give their town a chance. To her surprise, the warmth and charm of the small town grows on Vera and she even enjoys the experience of directing the pageant. When Vera discovers her former fiancé Jack recommended her for the job, she is outraged. But over time Vera appreciates the gesture, as she grows close to both Jack and his young daughter. Will love stay in the wings this time around?
Genres: TV Movie Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-11
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Hidden Blessings
2000-04-07
Hidden Blessings
Overview: A romantic suspense thriller and a classic who-dun-it about a relentless female detective (Cynda Williams) who investigates the murder of the wife ofn a prominent architect (Marc Gomes). Even though the husband is the prime suspect, his assistant Carrie McNichols (Kim Fields) gives him the perfect alibi. The case seemingly looks like an open and shut case. The detective finds herself hopelessly falling in love with him. Will her emotions cloud her judgement in investigating the case and if the husband didn't murderhis wife? Who Did?
Genres: Romance Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-04-07
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Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
1981-05-31
Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
Overview: The story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige, the legendary pitcher, from his barnstorming days in the 1920s, hoping to break into organized "negro" baseball, to his emergence at age 43 in the major leagues with the Cleveland Indians the year after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-05-31
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Gettin' Some Jail Time
2006-04-28
Gettin' Some Jail Time
Overview: A film about four friends of different ethnicities, beginning to take things for granted. Three of them end up in jail while one of the guys is throwing a party. While in prison, the three buddies realize what they are missing out on and make an effort to redeem themselves and get out.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-04-28
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