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The Big Lebowski

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The Big Lebowski
© 1998 Gramercy Pictures − All right reserved.

The Big Lebowski

Poster for the movie "The Big Lebowski"
Release Date  6 March 1998 (1 h 57 min)
Directed by  Joel Coen
Writer  Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Composer  Carter Burwell
Genres  Comedy, Crime
Country   United Kingdom,   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink white Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski, a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.

  • Year of production  1998
  • Release Date  6 March 1998
  • Local Release Date  6 March 1998
  • Revenue  $46,189,568
  • Budget  $15,000,000
  • Language  English, Hebrew, Spanish, German


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Overview

Times like these call for a Big Lebowski.

Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink white Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski, a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.


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  • TMDb ID  115
  • Original Title  The Big Lebowski
  • Release Date  6 March 1998
  • Local Release Date  6 March 1998
  • Runtime  1 h 57 min
  • Production  Gramercy Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
  • Country   United Kingdom,   United States of America
  • Languages  English, Hebrew, Spanish, German
  • Genres  Comedy, Crime
  • Director  Joel Coen
  • Producer  Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
  • Director of Photography  Roger Deakins
  • Original Music Composer  Carter Burwell
  • Author 
  • Writer  Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
  • Certification  R
  • Budget  $15,000,000
  • Revenue  $46,189,568
  • IMDb Id  tt0118715
  • Adult 
  • Homepage  http://www.biglebowskibluray.com/splash.php

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To Catch a Thief

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To Catch a Thief
© 1955 Paramount Pictures − All right reserved.

To Catch a Thief

Poster for the movie "To Catch a Thief"
Release Date  3 August 1955 (1 h 46 min)
Directed by  Alfred Hitchcock
Writer 
Composer  Lyn Murray
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

To prevent being accused of the crimes, an ex-burglar must catch a thief who’s been copying his style.

  • Year of production  1955
  • Release Date  3 August 1955
  • Local Release Date  3 August 1955
  • Revenue  $8,750,000
  • Budget  $2,500,000
  • Language  French, English


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Overview

WANTED by the police in all the luxury-spots of Europe!... A catch for any woman!

To prevent being accused of the crimes, an ex-burglar must catch a thief who’s been copying his style.


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  • TMDb ID  381
  • Original Title  To Catch a Thief
  • Release Date  3 August 1955
  • Local Release Date  3 August 1955
  • Runtime  1 h 46 min
  • Production  Paramount Pictures
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  French, English
  • Genres  Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
  • Director  Alfred Hitchcock
  • Producer  Alfred Hitchcock
  • Director of Photography  Robert Burks
  • Original Music Composer  Lyn Murray
  • Author  David Dodge
  • Writer 
  • Certification  PG
  • Budget  $2,500,000
  • Revenue  $8,750,000
  • IMDb Id  tt0048728
  • Adult 
  • Homepage 

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Pulp Fiction

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Pulp Fiction
© 1994 Miramax Films − All right reserved.

Pulp Fiction

Poster for the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Release Date  10 September 1994 (2 h 34 min)
Directed by  Quentin Tarantino
Writer 
Composer 
Genres  Thriller, Crime
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

  • Year of production  1994
  • Release Date  10 September 1994
  • Local Release Date  14 October 1994
  • Revenue  $213,928,762
  • Budget  $8,000,000
  • Language  English, Spanish, French


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Overview

Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character.

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.


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  • TMDb ID  680
  • Original Title  Pulp Fiction
  • Release Date  10 September 1994
  • Local Release Date  14 October 1994
  • Runtime  2 h 34 min
  • Production  Miramax Films, A Band Apart, Jersey Films
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English, Spanish, French
  • Genres  Thriller, Crime
  • Director  Quentin Tarantino
  • Producer  Lawrence Bender
  • Director of Photography  Andrzej Sekula
  • Original Music Composer 
  • Author 
  • Writer 
  • Certification  R
  • Budget  $8,000,000
  • Revenue  $213,928,762
  • IMDb Id  tt0110912
  • Adult 
  • Homepage 

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Ocean’s Eleven

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Ocean’s Eleven
© 1960 Warner Bros. − All right reserved.

Ocean's Eleven

Poster for the movie "Ocean's Eleven"
Release Date  17 February 1960 (2 h 07 min)
Directed by  Lewis Milestone
Writer 
Composer  Nelson Riddle
Genres  Thriller, Music, Comedy, Crime
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Ocean's Eleven is the 'Rat-Pack' comedy about robber Danny Ocean and his gang's attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas.

  • Year of production  1960
  • Release Date  17 February 1960
  • Local Release Date  10 August 1960
  • Revenue  0
  • Budget  0
  • Language  English


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Overview

Just Danny Ocean and his 11 pals.

Ocean's Eleven is the 'Rat-Pack' comedy about robber Danny Ocean and his gang's attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas.


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  • TMDb ID  299
  • Original Title  Ocean's Eleven
  • Release Date  17 February 1960
  • Local Release Date  10 August 1960
  • Runtime  2 h 07 min
  • Production  Warner Bros., Dorchester
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Thriller, Music, Comedy, Crime
  • Director  Lewis Milestone
  • Producer  Lewis Milestone
  • Director of Photography  William H. Daniels
  • Original Music Composer  Nelson Riddle
  • Author 
  • Writer 
  • Certification  NR
  • Budget  0
  • Revenue  0
  • IMDb Id  tt0054135
  • Adult 
  • Homepage 

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Fargo

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Fargo
© 1996 PolyGram Filmed Entertainment − All right reserved.

Fargo

Poster for the movie "Fargo"
Release Date  5 April 1996 (1 h 38 min)
Directed by  Joel Coen
Writer 
Composer  Carter Burwell
Genres  Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

  • Year of production  1996
  • Release Date  5 April 1996
  • Local Release Date  5 April 1996
  • Revenue  $60,611,975
  • Budget  $7,000,000
  • Language  English


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Overview

A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere.

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!


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  • TMDb ID  275
  • Original Title  Fargo
  • Release Date  5 April 1996
  • Local Release Date  5 April 1996
  • Runtime  1 h 38 min
  • Production  PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Director  Joel Coen
  • Producer  Ethan Coen
  • Director of Photography  Roger Deakins
  • Original Music Composer  Carter Burwell
  • Author 
  • Writer 
  • Certification  R
  • Budget  $7,000,000
  • Revenue  $60,611,975
  • IMDb Id  tt0116282
  • Adult 
  • Homepage  http://www.themoviefargo.com/

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Raising Arizona

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Raising Arizona
© 1987 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation − All right reserved.

Raising Arizona

Poster for the movie "Raising Arizona"
Release Date  1 March 1987 (1 h 34 min)
Directed by  Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Writer 
Composer  Carter Burwell
Genres  Comedy, Crime
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

The Coen Brothers tell the story of a absurd yet likable family with an unproductive couple as the focal point. The couple has gotten themselves into some trouble while kidnapping a baby and give Hollywood one of the most memorable chase scenes to date.

  • Year of production  1987
  • Release Date  1 March 1987
  • Local Release Date  1 March 1987
  • Revenue  $29,180,280
  • Budget  $6,000,000
  • Language  English


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Overview

Their lawless years are behind them. Their child-rearing years lay ahead...

The Coen Brothers tell the story of a absurd yet likable family with an unproductive couple as the focal point. The couple has gotten themselves into some trouble while kidnapping a baby and give Hollywood one of the most memorable chase scenes to date.


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  • TMDb ID  378
  • Original Title  Raising Arizona
  • Release Date  1 March 1987
  • Local Release Date  1 March 1987
  • Runtime  1 h 34 min
  • Production  Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Circle Films
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Comedy, Crime
  • Director  Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
  • Producer  Ethan Coen
  • Director of Photography  Barry Sonnenfeld
  • Original Music Composer  Carter Burwell
  • Author 
  • Writer 
  • Certification  PG-13
  • Budget  $6,000,000
  • Revenue  $29,180,280
  • IMDb Id  tt0093822
  • Adult 
  • Homepage 

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Carter Burwell

Production

Ethan Coen

Companies

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Circle Films

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
© 1969 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation − All right reserved.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Poster for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
Release Date  23 September 1969 (1 h 50 min)
Directed by  George Roy Hill
Writer 
Composer  Burt Bacharach
Genres  Crime, Drama, History, Western
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

In late 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy is the affable, clever and talkative leader of the outlaw Hole in the Wall Gang. His closest companion is the laconic dead-shot 'Sundance Kid'. As the west rapidly becomes civilized, the law finally catches up to Butch, Sundance and their gang. Chased doggedly by a special posse, the two decide to make their way to South America in hopes of evading their pursuers once and for all.

  • Year of production  1969
  • Release Date  23 September 1969
  • Local Release Date  23 September 1969
  • Revenue  $102,308,889
  • Budget  $6,000,000
  • Language  English, Spanish


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Overview

Not that it matters, but most of it is true.

In late 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy is the affable, clever and talkative leader of the outlaw Hole in the Wall Gang. His closest companion is the laconic dead-shot 'Sundance Kid'. As the west rapidly becomes civilized, the law finally catches up to Butch, Sundance and their gang. Chased doggedly by a special posse, the two decide to make their way to South America in hopes of evading their pursuers once and for all.


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  • TMDb ID  642
  • Original Title  Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
  • Release Date  23 September 1969
  • Local Release Date  23 September 1969
  • Runtime  1 h 50 min
  • Production  Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Campanile Productions, Newman-Foreman Productions
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English, Spanish
  • Genres  Crime, Drama, History, Western
  • Director  George Roy Hill
  • Producer  John Foreman
  • Director of Photography  Conrad L. Hall
  • Original Music Composer  Burt Bacharach
  • Author 
  • Writer 
  • Certification  PG
  • Budget  $6,000,000
  • Revenue  $102,308,889
  • IMDb Id  tt0064115
  • Adult 
  • Homepage 

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Burt Bacharach

Production

John Foreman

Companies

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Campanile Productions
Newman-Foreman Productions

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The Godfather

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The Godfather
© 1972 Paramount Pictures − All right reserved.

The Godfather

Poster for the movie "The Godfather"
Release Date  14 March 1972 (2 h 55 min)
Directed by  Francis Ford Coppola
Writer 
Composer  Nino Rota
Genres  Drama, Crime
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.

  • Year of production  1972
  • Release Date  14 March 1972
  • Local Release Date  15 March 1972
  • Revenue  $245,066,411
  • Budget  $6,000,000
  • Language  English, Italian, Latin


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Overview

An offer you can't refuse.

Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.


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  • TMDb ID  238
  • Original Title  The Godfather
  • Release Date  14 March 1972
  • Local Release Date  15 March 1972
  • Runtime  2 h 55 min
  • Production  Paramount Pictures, Alfran Productions
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English, Italian, Latin
  • Genres  Drama, Crime
  • Director  Francis Ford Coppola
  • Producer  Albert S. Ruddy
  • Director of Photography  Gordon Willis
  • Original Music Composer  Nino Rota
  • Author 
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  • Certification  R
  • Budget  $6,000,000
  • Revenue  $245,066,411
  • IMDb Id  tt0068646
  • Adult 
  • Homepage  http://www.thegodfather.com/

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The Way of the Dragon

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The Way of the Dragon
© 1972 Golden Harvest Company − All right reserved.

The Way of the Dragon

Poster for the movie "The Way of the Dragon"
Release Date  1 June 1972 (1 h 40 min)
Directed by  Bruce Lee
Writer 
Composer  Joseph Koo
Genres  Action, Crime
Country   Hong Kong
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. When Tang arrives he poses a new threat to the syndicate, and they are unable to defeat him. The syndicate boss hires the best Japanese and European martial artists to fight Tang, but he easily finishes them off.

  • Year of production  1972
  • Release Date  1 June 1972
  • Local Release Date  7 August 1974
  • Revenue  $85,000,000
  • Budget  $130,000
  • Language  English, Italian, 普通话


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Overview

The Colosseum . . the battleground of Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris.

Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. When Tang arrives he poses a new threat to the syndicate, and they are unable to defeat him. The syndicate boss hires the best Japanese and European martial artists to fight Tang, but he easily finishes them off.


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  • TMDb ID  9462
  • Original Title  猛龍過江
  • Release Date  1 June 1972
  • Local Release Date  7 August 1974
  • Runtime  1 h 40 min
  • Production  Golden Harvest Company, Concord Productions Inc.
  • Country   Hong Kong
  • Languages  English, Italian, 普通话
  • Genres  Action, Crime
  • Director  Bruce Lee
  • Producer  Raymond Chow, Bruce Lee
  • Director of Photography  Tadashi Nishimoto
  • Original Music Composer  Joseph Koo
  • Author 
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  • Certification  R
  • Budget  $130,000
  • Revenue  $85,000,000
  • IMDb Id  tt0068935
  • Adult 
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Joseph Koo

Production

Raymond Chow
Bruce Lee

Companies

Golden Harvest Company
Concord Productions Inc.

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The Sting

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The Sting
© 1973 Universal Pictures − All right reserved.

The Sting

Poster for the movie "The Sting"
Release Date  25 December 1973 (2 h 09 min)
Directed by  George Roy Hill
Writer 
Composer  Marvin Hamlisch
Genres  Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Set in the 1930's this intricate caper deals with an ambitious small-time crook and a veteran con man who seek revenge on a vicious crime lord who murdered one of their gang.

  • Year of production  1973
  • Release Date  25 December 1973
  • Local Release Date  25 December 1973
  • Revenue  $159,616,327
  • Budget  $5,500,000
  • Language  English


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Overview

...all it takes is a little confidence.

Set in the 1930's this intricate caper deals with an ambitious small-time crook and a veteran con man who seek revenge on a vicious crime lord who murdered one of their gang.


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  • TMDb ID  9277
  • Original Title  The Sting
  • Release Date  25 December 1973
  • Local Release Date  25 December 1973
  • Runtime  2 h 09 min
  • Production  Universal Pictures
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Comedy, Crime, Drama
  • Director  George Roy Hill
  • Producer  Tony Bill, Robert Crawford Jr., Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips
  • Director of Photography  Robert Surtees
  • Original Music Composer  Marvin Hamlisch
  • Author 
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  • Certification  PG
  • Budget  $5,500,000
  • Revenue  $159,616,327
  • IMDb Id  tt0070735
  • Adult 
  • Homepage 

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