Hawthorne James
Also Known As: James H. Hawthorne, James Hawthorne, James Herbert, Hawthorn James
Biography: Hawthorne James is an American actor and director, best known for his role as Big Red Davis in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats. He is also known for his role as Sam, the injured bus driver, in Speed (1994 film). James was born James Hawthorne in Chicago, Illinois, the son of A.M. Alene and Robert Hawthorne.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthday: Not available
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Gender: Male
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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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Se7en
Overview: Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.
Genres: Crime Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-22
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The Five Heartbeats
Overview: In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-29
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Heaven's Prisoners
Overview: A hardened New Orleans cop, Dave Robicheaux, finally tosses in the badge and settles into life on the bayou with his wife. But a bizarre plane crash draws him back into the fray when his family is viciously threatened.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-17
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The System Within
Overview: Tony "Wise" Good, is an internationally famous model. He fought his way out of the inner city and rocketed straight to the top. He had it all... The career, the trophy wife, fame, fortune and all the luxuries that come with success. But his swift rise to the top did not take him high enough to protect him from the sudden fall he was about to experience. The corrupt corporate world, the government's support and participation in that corruption, and the jealousy and greed of people he knew best, all lead to a rapid downward spiral into a living hell.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Campfire Tales
Overview: Anthology of famous, scary urban legends done with a modern twist.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-02-28
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Penitentiary II
Overview: An ex-con, on parole and trying to straighten his life out, decides to resume his boxing career when one of his prison enemies escapes and kills his girlfriend.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-04-02
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Disco Godfather
Overview: Retired cop and celebrity DJ Tucker Williams (aka The Disco Godfather) takes to the streets as a dangerous hallucinogenic drug called Angel Dust begins to take hold of the neighborhood.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-09-04
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Flint Tale
Overview: A story about disgraced former Police Chief Daniel Hartwell of Flint, MI, his cheating wife, Poppy Hartwell, and his two adult daughters, Destiny and Chasity during the aftermath of Flint water crisis!
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-08
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A Christmas Wedding
Overview: Tiffany and Marcus decide to wed during the holiday season in the rural town where Tiffany grew up. Tiffany's older sisters and their husbands are visiting as well. Coming together may not have been such a good idea as the married couples bring along some baggage that may cause the unmarried to think twice before making a life changing decision.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-05
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Ricky 1
Overview: In this parody of the Rocky films, Ricky Wanero is a male gigolo and stripper who sets out to beat "The Champ" in the boxing ring.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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The Water Engine
Overview: In the 1930s, Charles Lang invents an engine that runs using water for fuel. But when he tries to get it patented, he is first offered a ridiculously low amount. When he refuses, he is suddenly several people are pressuring him to sell. The big oil companies don't want the competition. Now he has to try and keep them from getting his idea, and somehow get it published.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-24
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Caroline at Midnight
Overview: A policeman's wife falls for a reporter who suspects her husband of corruption and murder.
Genres: Thriller Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-26
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The Night Stalker
Overview: An account of serial killer Richard Ramírez and his rampage in California during the mid-1980s.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-01
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The Art of a Bullet
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Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-01
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Dirty Dead Con Men
Overview: A cool and dangerous neo-noir crime film that revolves around the disturbed lives of two unlikely partners: Mickey Rady, a rogue undercover cop and Kook Packard, a smooth and charismatic con man. Together they rip off those operating outside of the law...for their own personal gain. But things go awry when one heist suck them deep into a city-wide conspiracy...
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-03-30
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Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror
Overview: A hip hop horror anthology of three tales of terror told by the Hound of Hell (Snoop Dogg) that revolve around the residents of an inner-city neighborhood whose actions determine where they will go in the afterlife.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-27
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Amistad
Overview: In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
Genres: Drama History Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-10
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Boss'n Up
Overview: Snoop stars as a grocery clerk named Cordé Christopher, a young and magnetic man, subject to keen female interest. He becomes a protégé of Orange Juice, an experienced pimp, after being informed of the better and richer life he can lead if he becomes a pimp. OJ cultivates Cordé's 'talent' and shares street knowledge with him, including the Rules of the "Pimping" Game. To some degree OJ treats Corde like a son. After achieving success Cordé has to choose between the love of his life, Chardonnay Allen, and his successful career as a pimp.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-01
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The Color Purple
Overview: An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-18
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Today You Die
Overview: A former thief who is trying to go straight seeks vengeance on those who framed him.
Genres: Action Crime Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-13
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The Habitation of Dragons
Overview: Two brothers of totally different natures live in a small town in Texas. Since the death of their father they confront one another all the time for all kind of major and minor problems.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-08
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Lucky Girl
Overview: On the day of her wedding, as Selena Jackson comes to terms with the long-lost love she's never quite gotten over, many of her guests, including her best friends and her own mother, also struggle with past loves, past regrets and past mistakes.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-12
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Blues for Life
Overview: A young singer, played by Diamond of Crime Mob, finds to a shady blues label, blues for life. In time she finds out everything that glitter is not gold. Plank Road Slim (Hawthorne James) runs Mississippi and "Nobody messes with his family". Captain Johnson (Tommy Ford, "Martin" seies) set out to rid Mississippi of murders that's plaguing the city. Mystikal, Andre Shanks, Tyree Neal, Lacee and others make this film a must see!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-02
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Overview: Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.
Genres: Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-10
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Auggie Rose
Overview: An insurance salesman's humdrum existence takes a turn when a stranger, ex-con Auggie Rose, unexpectedly dies in his arms. Assuming the identity of the dead man, the salesman embarks on a double life, keeping it secret from his live-in girlfriend.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-14
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Patty Hearst
Overview: The true story of a rich girl who was abducted by American revolutionaries in the 1970's. Her time spent with her captors made her question herself and her way of life and she joined forces with the cause that her abductors were fighting for. This created a US scandal and Patty Hearst has become a pop culture fixture.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-23
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Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Overview: Thriller/Drama about LAPD detectives tracking down two serial killers who are murdering hookers.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-03
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In the Matchbox
Overview: In rural 1967 North Carolina, elderly Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great nephews. If the secret gets out, it will effect, affect, and infect the entire world, literally.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-07-08
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