Oscar Rowland
Also Known As: Oscar G. Rowland
Biography: Oscar Rowland was born on March 27, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He was an actor, known for Footloose (1984) and his appearances in many LDS-based productions. He was married to Beverly Rowland. He died on October 20, 2010 in the USA.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: March 27, 1926
Age: 99 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: October 20, 2010
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The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Overview: A "Classics Illustrated" account of pioneer female journalist Nellie Bly, who became a legend through her exposes of corruption and inhumane conditions in New York of the 1880s in "The New York World."
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-06-11
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California Gold Rush
Overview: Author Bret Harte relates the story of the discovery of gold in California at Sutter's Mill, and how that discovery changed the history of the west forever.
Genres: TV Movie Family Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-07-30
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Made Men
Overview: A man and a woman are on the run from gangsters whom he has stolen $12.5 million. When the gangsters show up, he takes them supposedly to where the money is hidden but instead leads them into a trap at a backwoods crystal-meth factory. The gangsters and the drug dealers start a shoot-out for unknown reasons and both go gunning for Belushi. Meanwhile an unscrupulous cop is secretly having an affair with the girl friend and planning to make off with the money.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-11
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Silent Night, Deadly Night
Overview: Billy Chapman, who was traumatized by his parents' Christmas Eve murder, then brutalized by sadistic orphanage nuns, grows up to dress as jolly St. Nick for a yuletide rampage to punish the naughty.
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-09
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Revenge of the Ninja
Overview: After his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When he finds out that his friend has betrayed him, Cho must prepare for the greatest battle he has ever been involved in.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-07
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Three Things I've Learned
Overview: A short five minute comedy.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Not in This Town
Overview: When local hate groups besiege the town of Billings, Montana, the people of the community turn their backs. Only one woman takes a risk and battles the cruel acts of hatred and racism.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-04-16
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The King is Born
Overview: The King is Born is a video classic about the birth of Jesus based on the Bible. Beginning with Gabriel announcing God's blessed plan for Mary, this video brings all the elements of this timeless store to life. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the humble birth of our Savior together with the shepherds.
Genres: Animation Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-16
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The Prodigal Son
Overview: The Prodigal Son is a parable of a wayward son reunited with his father and family after having squandered all his inheritance through wasteful and idolatrous living. Learn of God’s encompassing love for those who humbly repent.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-06-19
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Treasures in Heaven
Overview: Treasures in Heaven is a wonderful story of contrast between two men who seek to follow Jesus. The young rich man asks how to gain eternal life and leaves saddened because he won’t forsake worldly wealth; while Zacchaeus, the publican, gives half of his wealth to the poor and restores four-fold anything wrongly taken, to follow Jesus and receive salvation.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-02
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In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
Overview: Adam Swapp and his brother Jonathan are suspects in the bombing of Mormon Center in Utah. The brothers and their families hold-up on their farm with provisions and enough ammunition to withstand the governments siege. They are devout in their beliefs and purposes and are determined to stand up for their rights.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-02-10
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Abraham and Isaac
Overview: A marvelous animated retelling of the Scriptural story about Abraham and his son Isaac.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-10
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Incident at Crestridge
Overview: A woman campaigns for and wins election as sheriff in a crusade against the ineptitude and outright corruption of the local law enforcement in a small town in the West.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-29
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Bats
Overview: Genetically mutated bats escape and it's up to a bat expert and the local sheriff to stop them.
Genres: Horror Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-22
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Chilly Scenes of Winter
Overview: Charles is a bored civil servant struggling through a harsh Utah winter. He spends most of his time reflecting on his romance with Laura, a coworker who left him to return to her husband, an A-Frame salesman.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-19
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Side by Side: The True Story of the Osmond Family
Overview: This is the story of the Osmond Family and is based on the book written by Olive (Mother) Osmond. This film tells of the beginnings of this family and how they got to where they were by the late '70s.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-04-26
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A More Perfect Union
Overview: Become an eyewitness to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This stirring 2-hour film will bring the Founding Fathers to life as you witness the struggles and the miracles that produced the Constitution of the United States and the freest nation on earth. Filmed on location at Independence Hall; Williamsburg, Virginia; and other historical sites, it dramatically chronicles how America became a nation. It is exciting drama of the best kind-fact, rather than fiction. "It brings the history books to life," writes one reviewer. "Dramatically moving, and visually handsome," says another. Officially recognized by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, who cited the film as being "of exceptional merit."
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-07
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Berserker
Overview: Six young adults in the woods run afoul of a berserker, a viking warrior who dons the fur and snout of a bear, and are slain in turn by him.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-07-04
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Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites
Overview: Ammon, one of the sons of Mosiah, forsakes kingship to become a missionary to the Nephites’ mortal enemy, the Lamanites. Ammon shows great humility as he asks to become servant to the Lamanite king, Lamoni. Later, Ammon defends the king’s flocks against a band of robbers. His faithful example brings Ammon the opportunity to preach unto the king, bringing him and many others to humility, repentance and conversion.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Easter Dream
Overview: Easter Dream tells the story of the Resurrection through the eyes of Jason, a young boy who is finding it difficult to cope with the death of his father. His grandfather attempts to comfort him by sharing the story of Easter. Although Jason is familiar with the story, it seems to offer little consolation. One night Jason dreams he has gone back in time to Jerusalem at the time of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. By witnessing the Crucifixion and learning of Jesus Christ's Resurrection, Jason understands that if we live our lives according to the laws and ordinances of Christ's gospel, we can be together as a family forever.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-01
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Before He Wakes
Overview: Initially cleared of "accidentally" killing her husband, an idyllic wife and mother comes under suspicion when police learn that her first husband also perished under similar circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that she'll stop at nothing to protect her secrets.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-01
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Tripwire
Overview: A band of ruthless international terrorists led by Josef Szabo hijack a speeding railroad train loaded with a full arsenal of powerful military weaponry capable of threatening world peace. The only hero who can stop the terrorists' scheme for world domination is Jack DeForest. During the battle between good and evil the hero DeForest accidentally kills the son of the Szabo. Seeking revenge Szabo locates DeForest’s family, murders his wife and kidnaps their teenage son thereby turning their fight it into a personal vendetta. So, DeForest must fight not only to save the world, but for his only remaining family.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-30
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Footloose
Overview: When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-02-17
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Savannah Smiles
Overview: The young daughter of a politician runs away due to lack of attention. She hides in the car of two not too bright crooks who are slowly converted into parent figures as the police web closes down on the supposed kidnappers.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-04-09
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Promised Land
Overview: Three recent high school grads - star athlete Hancock, his cheerleader girlfriend, Mary, and the awkward Senator - aim to leave their small town behind and realize big dreams, but their idealistic plans collide with life's harsh realities.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-22
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Double Jeopardy
Overview: Jack Hart lives with his lawyer wife and yound daughter and enjoys a wonderful life. Jack's old girlfriend, Lisa, comes into town and they have an affair. Lisa kills her current boyfriend in self-defense and Jack witnesses the whole thing. Lisa goes on trial for murder with Jack's wife as her lawyer. As the movie progresses Lisa's devious side becomes known and make for an interesting conclusion
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-21
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Mr. Krueger's Christmas
Overview: Willy Krueger, a lonely and aging widower, lives in a basement apartment with only his cat George for company. Finishing his work for the day as the custodian for the building, he ventures out on Christmas Eve to buy a tree and on the way, he imagines he is a well-dressed gentleman while peering at some fine tailoring in a shop window along the snowy street. Returning home, he falls asleep listening to an LP by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, dreaming that he is conducting them in carols of the season. Awakening to find some carollers outside his window, he beckons them to visit him offering hot chocolate, but they leave after only one song. In trimming the tree, he places upon it the mittens left behind by Clarissa, the youngest of the carolling group. Handling figures of the small nativity beneath his tree, Willy finds himself in the manger for the very first Christmas.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Family Fantasy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-21
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The Testaments
Overview: This film depict events from the Life and ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon. The story culminates with a portrayal of the Ressurected Savior's visit to the ancient Americas as seen through the eyes of a fictional family. Jesus' ministry to the members of His fold in both the Holy Land and the ancient Americas powerfully demonstrates that He is the Good Shepherd of all who hear His voice.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-24
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Brigham City
Overview: Wes Clayton is a lawman and a bishop in a Mormon community called Brigham. The town is shaken when a woman from California is found murdered. Clayton and his young deputy work with an FBI agent sent to investigate. As a civil and spiritual leader in the frightened town, Clayton must uncover the town's deepest secrets, find the murderer and keep Brigham from ripping itself apart.
Genres: Crime Mystery Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-30
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Baptists at Our Barbecue
Overview: "Baptists at Our Barbecue" is the comedic story of the small town of Longwinded, USA, a divided, feuding town of 262 Mormons and 262 Baptists. It's also a love story, about one man who will try anything to end the ridiculous feud, bring the town together, and keep the peace-loving girl of his dreams from leaving town.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-08
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Harry's War
Overview: After his aunt dies of a heart attack while fighting the IRS, Harry Johnson decides to take up the cause.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-06
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The Returning
Overview: Two different men are possessed by spirits of Native Americans after they separately wander into a sacred burial ground. When John and Sybil come home with their son after a trip to the Mojave Desert, they bring an unusual stone back as a memento of the trip. The stone seems to cause strange noises and other horrible inexplicable phenomena.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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The Great Brain
Overview: Based on the book by John D. Fitzgerald, this movie stars Jimmy Osmond as a mischievous boy out to swindle his whole town for everything they're worth...and who occasionally puts his smarts to use for a good cause.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-06-01
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