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John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes was an American actor, director, and screenwriter known for pioneering independent cinema. His films often explored complex human relationships, and he influenced a generation of filmmakers. He acted in movies such as Rosemary's Baby and The Dirty Dozen, and directed acclaimed movies such as Faces and A Woman Under the Influence.

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Rosemary's Baby

Rosemary's Baby

Film Age rating: 16 Year: 1968 IMDB Rating: 8

A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.

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Opening Night

Opening Night

Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1977 IMDB Rating: 7.9

Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who...

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The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen

Film Age rating: 13 Year: 1967 IMDB Rating: 7.7

12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentence...

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Mikey and Nicky

Mikey and Nicky

Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1976 IMDB Rating: 7.4

In Philadelphia, a small-time bookie who stole mob money is in hiding and he begs a childhood friend to help him evade the hit-man who's on his trail.

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Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Film Age rating: 12 Year: 1981 IMDB Rating: 7.3

Ken Harrison is an artist that lives to make sculptures. One day he is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do is talk and move his head, and he wants to die. Wh...

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Edge of the City

Edge of the City

Film Age rating: 15 Year: 1957 IMDB Rating: 7.2

An army deserter and a black dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager.

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Marvin & Tige

Marvin & Tige

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1985 IMDB Rating: 6.9

Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he...

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Saddle the Wind

Saddle the Wind

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 1958 IMDB Rating: 6.6

Steve Sinclair is a world a world-weary former gunslinger, now living as a peaceful farmer. Things go wrong when his wild younger brother Tony arrives on the scene with his new bride Joan Blake.

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Tempest

Tempest

Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1982 IMDB Rating: 6.4

A sobering mid-life crisis fuels dissatisfaction in Philip Dimitrius, to the extent where the successful architect trades his marriage and career in for a spiritual exile on a remote Greek island wher...

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The Fury

The Fury

Film Age rating: 16 Year: 1978 IMDB Rating: 6.3

When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Chil...

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