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Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr. was an American entertainer who achieved success as a singer, dancer, impressionist, and comedian. He began his career as a child performer in vaudeville and went on to become a member of the Rat Pack, a group of entertainers that included Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Davis Jr. broke down racial barriers in entertainment and became a civil rights activist. He died in 1990 at the age of 64.
Titles credited to Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay tribute to the legendary, multi-talented song-and-dance man.
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This Is Joan Collins
A feature-length documentary on the life of one of the last surviving actresses from the golden age of Hollywood – Joan Collins. This epic film is told from the ringside as Joan narrates her rollercoa...
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Sweet Charity
Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from h...
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The Ocean's 11 Story
Vintage newsreels and interviews help re-create the magic of "The Summit," a memorable period in 1960 in which Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack took over Las Vegas' Sands Hotel during filming of the ori...
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A Man Called Adam
A famous jazz trumpeter finds himself unable to cope with the problems of everyday life.
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Ocean's Eleven
Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.
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Tap
Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instruct...
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Robin and the 7 Hoods
In prohibition-era Chicago, the corrupt sheriff and Guy Gisborne, a south-side racketeer, knock off the boss Big Jim. Everyone falls in line behind Guy except Robbo, who controls the north side. Altho...
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Heidi's Song
Orphan Heidi lives with her grandpa in Swiss Alps. She brings joy to all there. However, her aunt takes her to the city to live as a servant girl to a cold rich strict family and their nice but sad ha...
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The Cannonball Run
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U....
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