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James Karen

James Karen (1923-2018) was an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He appeared in over 200 films and television shows throughout his career, including "Poltergeist," "The China Syndrome," and "The Pursuit of Happyness." Karen was also a founding member of the theater group the Actors Studio.

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The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 2006 IMDB Rating: 8

A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

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Little House: The Last Farewell

Little House: The Last Farewell

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1984 IMDB Rating: 7.8

While Charles and Caroline are visiting Walnut Grove, the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon has acquired title to all the land in Hero Township. They are inspired by Laura to vent their...

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The Gathering

The Gathering

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1977 IMDB Rating: 7.8

When Adam Thornton learns that he only has a little time left, he decides that he wants to make peace with his family. Only problem is that most of his family are not exactly fond of him because he wa...

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The Great Buster: A Celebration

The Great Buster: A Celebration

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 2018 IMDB Rating: 7.5

A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created hi...

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Film

Film

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1965 IMDB Rating: 7.4

A man attempts to evade observation by an all-seeing eye.

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The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

Film Age rating: 16 Year: 1985 IMDB Rating: 7.3

When foreman Frank shows new employee Freddy a secret military experiment in a supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, the two klutzes accidentally release a gas that reanimates corpses into flesh-e...

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Frances

Frances

Film Age rating: 14 Year: 1982 IMDB Rating: 7.2

The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.

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Notfilm

Notfilm

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 2015 IMDB Rating: 6.7

NOTFILM is a feature-length experimental essay on FILM -- its author Samuel Beckett, its star Buster Keaton, its production and its philosophical implications -- utilizing additional outtakes, never b...

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Return of the Living Dead Part II

Return of the Living Dead Part II

Film Age rating: 14 Year: 1988 IMDB Rating: 5.7

A group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5 Trioxin gas into the air, causing the dead to once again rise from the grave and seek out brains.

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Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1974 IMDB Rating: 5.6

Amazing Grace is a 1974 light comedy featuring black comedienne Moms Mabley as a widow who tries to influence the local mayoral election in Baltimore, Maryland, after she discovers that a black candid...

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