Doug McGrath
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Doug McGrath is a Canadian actor whose most notable role was that of "Peter" in the acclaimed Canadian film Goin' Down the Road and its sequel Down the Road Again. He also played in acclaimed Canadian films Wedding in White, The Hard Part Begins, the original Black Christmas, Russian Roulette and Coming Out Alive.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birthday: April 13, 1935
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Gender: Male
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Ghosts of Mars
Overview: In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find the post deserted and something far more dangerous than any criminal — the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.
Genres: Action Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-08-24
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Porky's
Overview: In 1954 Florida, a group of high school boys head to a strip club in the Everglades in an attempt to lose their collective virginity. When the club's owner and his sheriff brother swindle them out of their money and embarrass them, the boys plan revenge.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-13
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Goin' Down the Road
Overview: Two friends travel from Nova Scotia to Toronto in hope of finding a better life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-07-02
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Black Christmas
Overview: As the residents of the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority house prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to harass them with a series of obscene phone calls.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-11
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Down the Road Again
Overview: In 1970, Joey and Pete left Nova Scotia to try life in the big city in the Canadian Classic Goin’ Down the Road. Now, some forty years later, Joey has died, and Pete must fulfill his last wish: to take his ashes back to Cape Breton Island, as well as a few other tasks along the way. Armed with a series of letters and an envelope full of money, Pete heads back home. DOWN THE ROAD AGAIN is a touching, comedic and romantic tale of second chances at life and love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-21
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Cat Murkil and the Silks
Overview: A street-gang member kills the gang's leader and blames it on a rival gang.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-07-01
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Cold Front
Overview: An American cop teams up with a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman and together they uncover a plot to hide international terrorists in Vancouver.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-06-09
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Coming Out Alive
Overview: A woman hires a contract-killer when her ex-husband kidnaps her son.
Genres: Action Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-09-27
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The Return of Captain Invincible
Overview: In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...
Genres: Fantasy Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-28
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The Hard Part Begins
Overview: The ups and downs in the life of a country-western singer.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-10-25
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Twilight Zone: The Movie
Overview: An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out."
Genres: Horror Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-24
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Pale Rider
Overview: A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land.
Genres: Western Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-06-28
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The Rocketeer
Overview: A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-06-21
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X-Men: The Mutant Watch
Overview: While Senator Kelly addresses a senate committee about the supposed mutant menace, we learn about the making of the movie, X-Men.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-07-02
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The Outlaw Josey Wales
Overview: After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - and Wales can't bring himself to leave them unprotected.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-06-30
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Wedding in White
Overview: A young girl's brother comes home from the army, and brings an army buddy with him. The three of them go out that night to celebrate, and after much drinking has been done, the brother's friend rapes the sister. After the two men have gone back, the girl finds that she's pregnant--and discovers that her parents don't blame the soldier, but blame her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-10-20
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Russian Roulette
Overview: An RCMP officer is ordered to discreetly take a Russian immigrant into custody in advance of a state visit by the Soviet premier. When the prisoner is kidnapped, the officer is drawn into a complicated assassination scheme.
Genres: Thriller Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-08-20
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Sounds from a Town I Love
Overview: A montage of short scenes of New Yorkers talking on their cellphones, evoking snippets of conversation overheard in passing on the streets of Manhattan. Intended as a celebration of the people of New York City after the events of September 11, 2001.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-20
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The Gauntlet
Overview: Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking figure.
Genres: Drama Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-12-17
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Bronco Billy
Overview: An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-06-11
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Quick
Overview: A female assassin named "Quick" is hired to bring in a Mafia accountant, who is under police protection. Double crossed by the mafia, she takes her hostage to California to retrieve $3M that he took before running. The mafia and Quick's untrustworthy boyfriend are on the trail.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-08-30
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Helter Skelter
Overview: The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller TV Movie Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-04-01
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The Rowdyman
Overview: Will Cole is a charismatic 35 year old paper mill laborer who seems to celebrate a life of bad choices. He lives and behaves as if he was still 18, womanizing and drinking and rejecting responsibility because he sees no reason to take life seriously. Surprisingly enough, despite his devil-may-care attitude, he has several important people in his life. He maintains a special relationship with Stan, an old mentor who lives in a nursing home, and Ruth, the only woman he truly cares about. Andrew is his best friend but grows tired of Will's antics, and he is soon to be married and moving on. Will constantly has something up his sleeve but his pranks inevitably bring pain and tragedy to those closest to him, forcing him to reevaluate his life and make some difficult decisions.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-05-18
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The Escape Artist
Overview: The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-05-28
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Always
Overview: Aerial firefighter Pete risks himself and his vintage World War II airplane in a constant and death-defying quest to fight forest wildfires, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, Dorinda. His love for Dorinda and the advice of fellow pilot Al convince Pete to give up his perilous career, but he flies one last mission. Pete heroically saves Al's plane from certain destruction, but with supernatural consequences.
Genres: Romance Fantasy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-12-22
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Inherit the Wind
Overview: Two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-29
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My Brother's Keeper
Overview: Identical twin brothers Lou and Eric plan to compete together in the National Rowing Championships. But when Eric leaves their small town to attend an Ivy League University, the brother's bond is torn apart.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-01
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The 12 Days of Black Christmas
Overview: An interview with the cast and crew of the cult horror film Black Christmas (1974), hosted by John Saxon, who starred in the film. Included are stories about the making of the picture and what many of the participants have been doing since then.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-05
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Out of Touch
Overview: This Canadian documentary film shows highlights from a 36-hour marathon encounter session, conducted by psychologist Paul Bindrim, the founder of nude psychotherapy. Participants are encouraged to remove all their clothes on the theory that this defuses their defenses.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-09-24
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