Chris Isaak
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Biography: Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. He is widely known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game", as well as songs such as "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" and "Somebody's Crying". He is known for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range. His songs generally focus on the themes of love, loss and heartbreak. With a career spanning four decades, Isaak has released a total of 13 studio albums, toured, and received numerous award nominations. He is often compared to Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and Duane Eddy. Isaak is closely associated with film director David Lynch, who has used his music in numerous films. As an actor, he's had supporting roles and bit parts in films such as Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, Little Buddha, That Thing You Do! and Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and starred in two television series: the sitcom The Chris Isaak Show and the talk show The Chris Isaak Hour. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Isaak, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Stockton, California, USA
Birthday: June 26, 1956
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Gender: Male
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The Silence of the Lambs
Overview: Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-02-14
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Little Buddha
Overview: After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-01
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A Dirty Shame
Overview: Sylvia Stickles runs a convenience store with her husband and mother-in-law. One day, Sylvia is hit on the head and transforms from an uptight prude to a sex-crazed lunatic. As she goes on a rampage through town, Sylvia attracts the attention of Ray Ray, a sexual healer and tow truck driver in search of the world's greatest orgasm. Their sexual revolution, however, causes a class war in their tiny Baltimore community.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-24
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The Informers
Overview: A collection of intersecting short stories set in early 1980s Los Angeles, depicts a week in the lives of an assortment of socially alienated, mainly well-off characters who numb their sense of emptiness with casual sex, violence, and drugs.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-05
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Grace of My Heart
Overview: Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
Genres: Comedy Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-09-13
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Let's Get Lost
Overview: Documentary about jazz great Chet Baker that intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of West Coast Cool, and from his last years. We see the young Baker, he of the beautiful face, in California and in Italy, where he appeared in at least one movie and at least one jail cell (for drug possession). And, we see the aged Baker, detached, indifferent, his face a ruin. Includes interviews with his children and ex-wife, women companions, and musicians.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-15
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In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
Overview: Roy Orbison - In Dreams is the ultimate exclusive music documentary of the life of Roy Orbison. It provides in-depth insights into his legendary career with classic performances, personal home movies and photos, location footage and interviews with the great and the humble that he touched with his music.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-07
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Blue Ridge Fall
Overview: After a boy kills his father he must turn to his frinds to cover his tracks with tests their loyality and friendship.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-07
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Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert
Overview: With emotion-filled twang and matinee idol looks, singer, songwriter and actor Chris Isaak croons 15 of his greatest hits, including "Wicked Game," for an enthusiastic crowd in this concert recorded live for the PBS series "Soundstage." Isaak also offers a compelling rendition of "Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing," plus more of his unforgettable melodies and heartfelt lyrics in an engaging six-song acoustic set.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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A Tribute To Johnny Cash
Overview: On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the hottest names in rock and roll united with the biggest stars in country music when TNT presented "A Tribute To Johnny Cash." From humble beginnings as the son of a sharecropper to his rise to fame as a music legend, "The Man In Black" has become one of the most influential performers of the 20th century. Some of Cash's biggest fans, including Bruce Springsteen, Trisha Yearwood, and U2, performed in this star-studded concert saluting Cash's groundbreaking career and the rich legacy of his music. In his fifty year career as singer and song-writer, Cash garnered nine Grammy® Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the distinction of becoming the first inductee in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — an honor shared only by Elvis Presley.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-04
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Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert
Overview: The singer-songwriter performs with his band in two concerts broadcast in 2003 and 2005 as part of the Soundstage series jointly produced by WTTW, the PBS station in Chicago, and HD Ready.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-03
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Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live
Overview: This special showcases Chris Isaak s most beloved hits and his personal tribute to the glory days of the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis and the music created by Chris heroes in that famous room. Chris recaptures the heart and soul of the original songs with his own brilliant band of stellar musicians, while showing the heart and soul of his own deeply rooted musical identity. The show was taped before a live audience of music fans on the soundstage of Austin City Limits, the home of the legendary PBS music series.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-19
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Best of Chris Isaak
Overview: Chris Isaak begins his third decade as one of the most distinctive recording artists- and the epitome of modern cool-with his first career-spanning retrospective.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-09
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Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Overview: Ninety minutes of deleted and alternate takes from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, assembled by David Lynch to continue the story of the final week of Laura Palmer’s life.
Genres: Thriller Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-16
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Married to the Mob
Overview: Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony.
Genres: Comedy Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-19
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Chris Isaak: MTV Unplugged 1995
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-23
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Chris Isaak - San Javier 2010
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2010-07-02
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RockNRollers
Overview: The annual Azkena Rock Festival in Vitoria-Gasteiz serves as a backdrop for a meditation on the passion for Rock and Roll, its nature and extraordinary social impact. Dozens of bands, legendary artists, fans and workers showing their art and reflecting on the most influential music genre of the 20th Century.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2016-09-17
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That Thing You Do!
Overview: A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-04
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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Overview: In the questionable town of Deer Meadow, Washington, FBI Agent Desmond inexplicably disappears while hunting for the man who murdered a teen girl. The killer is never apprehended, and, after experiencing dark visions and supernatural encounters, Agent Dale Cooper chillingly predicts that the culprit will claim another life. Meanwhile, in the more cozy town of Twin Peaks, hedonistic beauty Laura Palmer hangs with lowlifes and seems destined for a grisly fate.
Genres: Drama Mystery Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-03
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Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
Overview: 1. Great Balls of Fire 2. Chantilly Lace 3. Green Grass of Home (Tom Jones) 4. End of the Road (Tom Jones) 5. Who Will the Next Fool Be (Solomon Burke) 6. Today I Started Lovin' You (Solomon Burke) 7. Crazy Arms (Norah Jones) 8. Your Cheating Heart (Norah Jones) 9. Hadachol Boogie (Buddy Guy) 10.Don't Put Not Headstones on My Grave 11.Over the Rainbow (Chris Isaak) 12.Cry (Chris Isaak) 13.Rocking My Life Away (Ron Wood) 14.Lewis Boogie 15.Just A-Bummin' Around (Merle Haggard) 16.What'd I Say (Ivan Neville) 17.Once More with Feeling (Kris Kristofferson) 18.CC Ryder (John Fogerty) 19.Will the Circle Be Unbroken (John Fogerty and Kris Kristofferson) 20.Good Golly Miss Molly (John Fogerty) 21.Trouble in Mind (Ron Wood) 22.Jambalaya (Willie Nelson) 23.You Win Again (Don Henley) 24.Little Queenie with Kid Rock 25.Honky Tonk Woman (Kid Rock and Ron Wood) 26.That Lucky Old Sun (Ken Lovelace) 27.Roll Over Beethoven 28.Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin'
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-03-06
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Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-16
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Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
Overview: Taped at the Soundstage studio this September, in Chicago, Chris and his long-time band perform some of his childhood favorites such as "Mele Kalikimaka" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" in addition to classic holiday standards ranging from "White Christmas" to "Chestnuts." Isaak also includes some holiday originals such as "Washington Square" and "Hey Santa." Other songs performed are "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Blue Christmas," "Let it Snow" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" to name a few. Joining Chris on a number of duets will be Michael Buble, Brian McKnight, and Stevie Nicks.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-02
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MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments
Overview: A compilation of the very best of the groundbreaking MTV Unplugged performances that changed the way the world looked at music. We took away the wires and cables and let the artists prove that when it comes to music, the power doesn't come out of an outlet. Now, MTV's Unplugged Classic Moments lets you take this intense intimacy where it belongs, home. Eric Clapton, John Mellencamp, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Indigo Girls, Joe Cocker, Chris Isaak, Sheryl Crow and Seal. Songs Include: Before You Accuse Me (Eric Clapton), When The Night Comes (Joe Cocker), Leaving Las Vegas (Sheryl Crow), Pride And Joy/Life Without You (Stevie Ray Vaughan), Midnight Rider (The Allman Brothers Band), Small Town (John Mellencamp), Wicked Game (Chris Isaak), Closer To Fine (The Indigo Girls), Prayer For The Dying (Seal)
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-31
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SoundStage - Chris Isaak & Raul Malo
Overview: Chris Isaak performs a variety of hits and is joined by fellow crooner Raul Malo. Singer, songwriter, producer, and front man of the Mavericks, Raul's highlights include Raul with a string quartet.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-01
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O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
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Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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