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throne of blood

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Throne of Blood

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Release Date  15 January 1957 (1 h 48 min)
Directed by  Akira Kurosawa
Writer  William Shakespeare
Composer  Masaru Satô
Genres  Drama, History
Country   Japan
Rating 
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Synopsis and Details

Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.

  • Year of production  1957
  • Release Date  15 January 1957
  • Local Release Date  15 January 1957
  • Revenue  0
  • Budget  0
  • Language  Japanese


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From the creator of "Rashomon" and "Ikiru"

Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.


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  • TMDb ID  3777
  • Original Title  蜘蛛巣城
  • Release Date  15 January 1957
  • Local Release Date  15 January 1957
  • Runtime  1 h 48 min
  • Production  Toho Company
  • Country   Japan
  • Languages  Japanese
  • Genres  Drama, History
  • Director  Akira Kurosawa
  • Producer  Akira Kurosawa, Sôjirô Motoki
  • Director of Photography  Asakazu Nakai
  • Original Music Composer  Masaru Satô
  • Author 
  • Writer  William Shakespeare
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  • Budget  0
  • Revenue  0
  • IMDb Id  tt0050613
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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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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
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Notorious

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Notorious
© 1946 RKO Radio Pictures − All right reserved.

Notorious

Poster for the movie "Notorious"
Release Date  15 August 1946 (1 h 43 min)
Directed by  Alfred Hitchcock
Writer 
Composer  Roy Webb
Genres  Thriller, Drama, Romance
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

  • Year of production  1946
  • Release Date  15 August 1946
  • Local Release Date  15 August 1946
  • Revenue  $24,464,742
  • Budget  $2,000,000
  • Language  English


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Notorious woman of affairs... Adventurous man of the world

In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.


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  • TMDb ID  303
  • Original Title  Notorious
  • Release Date  15 August 1946
  • Local Release Date  15 August 1946
  • Runtime  1 h 43 min
  • Production  RKO Radio Pictures
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Thriller, Drama, Romance
  • Director  Alfred Hitchcock
  • Producer  Alfred Hitchcock, Barbara Keon
  • Director of Photography  Ted Tetzlaff
  • Original Music Composer  Roy Webb
  • Author  John Taintor Foote
  • Writer 
  • Certification  NR
  • Budget  $2,000,000
  • Revenue  $24,464,742
  • IMDb Id  tt0038787
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Modern Times

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Modern Times
© 1936 United Artists − All right reserved.

Modern Times

Poster for the movie "Modern Times"
Release Date  5 February 1936 (1 h 27 min)
Directed by  Charlie Chaplin
Writer 
Composer  Charlie Chaplin
Genres  Drama, Comedy
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman.

  • Year of production  1936
  • Release Date  5 February 1936
  • Local Release Date  5 February 1936
  • Revenue  $8,500,000
  • Budget  $1
  • Language  No Language


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He stands alone as the greatest entertainer of modern times! No one on earth can make you laugh as heartily or touch your heart as deeply...the whole world laughs, cries and thrills to his priceless genius!

The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman.


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  • TMDb ID  3082
  • Original Title  Modern Times
  • Release Date  5 February 1936
  • Local Release Date  5 February 1936
  • Runtime  1 h 27 min
  • Production  United Artists, Charles Chaplin Productions
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  No Language
  • Genres  Drama, Comedy
  • Director  Charlie Chaplin
  • Producer  Charlie Chaplin
  • Director of Photography  Ira H. Morgan, Roland Totheroh
  • Original Music Composer  Charlie Chaplin
  • Author 
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  • Certification  NR
  • Budget  $1
  • Revenue  $8,500,000
  • IMDb Id  tt0027977
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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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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
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  • Certification  R
  • Budget  $7,000,000
  • Revenue  $60,611,975
  • IMDb Id  tt0116282
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  • Homepage  http://www.themoviefargo.com/

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
© 2000 Sony Pictures Classics − All right reserved.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Poster for the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
Release Date  1 October 2000 (2 h 00 min)
Directed by  Ang Lee
Writer 
Composer  Dun Tan
Country   China,   Hong Kong,   Taiwan,   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

  • Year of production  2000
  • Release Date  1 October 2000
  • Local Release Date  9 October 2000
  • Revenue  $213,525,736
  • Budget  $17,000,000
  • Language  普通话


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A timeless story of strength, secrets and two warriors who would never surrender.

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.


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  • TMDb ID  146
  • Original Title  卧虎藏龙
  • Release Date  1 October 2000
  • Local Release Date  9 October 2000
  • Runtime  2 h 00 min
  • Production  Sony Pictures Classics, China Film Co-Production Corporation, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia, Good Machine, EDKO Film, Asia Union Film & Entertainment Ltd., United China Vision, Zoom Hunt International Productions Company Ltd.
  • Country   China,   Hong Kong,   Taiwan,   United States of America
  • Languages  普通话
  • Genres  Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance
  • Director  Ang Lee
  • Producer  William Kong, Ang Lee, Li-Kong Hsu
  • Director of Photography  Peter Pau
  • Original Music Composer  Dun Tan
  • Author  Du Lu Wang
  • Writer 
  • Certification  PG-13
  • Budget  $17,000,000
  • Revenue  $213,525,736
  • IMDb Id  tt0190332
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Dun Tan

Production

William Kong
Ang Lee
Li-Kong Hsu

Companies

Sony Pictures Classics
China Film Co-Production Corporation
Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia
Good Machine
EDKO Film
Asia Union Film & Entertainment Ltd.
United China Vision
Zoom Hunt International Productions Company Ltd.

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Fiddler on the Roof

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Fiddler on the Roof
© 1971 United Artists − All right reserved.

Fiddler on the Roof

Poster for the movie "Fiddler on the Roof"
Release Date  3 November 1971 (3 h 01 min)
Directed by  Norman Jewison
Writer 
Composer  Jerry Bock
Genres  Drama, Romance
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

This lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the-century Czarist Russia. Nominated for eight Academy Awards.

  • Year of production  1971
  • Release Date  3 November 1971
  • Local Release Date  3 November 1971
  • Revenue  $83,304,330
  • Budget  $9,000,000
  • Language  English, Hebrew, Russian


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Overview

To Life!

This lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the-century Czarist Russia. Nominated for eight Academy Awards.


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  • TMDb ID  14811
  • Original Title  Fiddler on the Roof
  • Release Date  3 November 1971
  • Local Release Date  3 November 1971
  • Runtime  3 h 01 min
  • Production  United Artists, Cartier Productions, Mirisch Corporation, The
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English, Hebrew, Russian
  • Genres  Drama, Romance
  • Director  Norman Jewison
  • Producer  Norman Jewison
  • Director of Photography  Oswald Morris
  • Original Music Composer  Jerry Bock
  • Author 
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  • Certification  G
  • Budget  $9,000,000
  • Revenue  $83,304,330
  • IMDb Id  tt0067093
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House of Flying Daggers

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House of Flying Daggers
© 2004 Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd. − All right reserved.

House of Flying Daggers

Poster for the movie "House of Flying Daggers"
Release Date  19 May 2004 (1 h 59 min)
Directed by  Zhang Yimou
Writer 
Composer  Umebayashi Shigeru
Country   China,   Hong Kong
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

  • Year of production  2004
  • Release Date  19 May 2004
  • Local Release Date  3 August 2004
  • Revenue  $92,863,945
  • Budget  0
  • Language  普通话


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In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.


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  • TMDb ID  9550
  • Original Title  十面埋伏
  • Release Date  19 May 2004
  • Local Release Date  3 August 2004
  • Runtime  1 h 59 min
  • Production  Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.
  • Country   China,   Hong Kong
  • Languages  普通话
  • Genres  Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance
  • Director  Zhang Yimou
  • Producer  William Kong, Zhang Yimou
  • Director of Photography  Zhao Xiaoding
  • Original Music Composer  Umebayashi Shigeru
  • Author  Feng Li, Wang Bin, Zhang Yimou
  • Writer 
  • Certification  PG-13
  • Budget  0
  • Revenue  $92,863,945
  • IMDb Id  tt0385004
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Umebayashi Shigeru

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William Kong
Zhang Yimou

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Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.

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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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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 
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Burt Bacharach

Production

John Foreman

Companies

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Campanile Productions
Newman-Foreman Productions

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12 Angry Men

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12 Angry Men
© 1957 United Artists − All right reserved.

12 Angry Men

Poster for the movie "12 Angry Men"
Release Date  25 March 1957 (1 h 36 min)
Directed by  Sidney Lumet
Writer 
Composer  Kenyon Hopkins
Genres  Drama
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other.

  • Year of production  1957
  • Release Date  25 March 1957
  • Local Release Date  10 April 1957
  • Revenue  $1,000,000
  • Budget  $350,000
  • Language  English


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Life is in their hands. Death is on their minds.

The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other.


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  • TMDb ID  389
  • Original Title  12 Angry Men
  • Release Date  25 March 1957
  • Local Release Date  10 April 1957
  • Runtime  1 h 36 min
  • Production  United Artists, Orion-Nova Productions
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Drama
  • Director  Sidney Lumet
  • Producer  Henry Fonda, Reginald Rose
  • Director of Photography  Boris Kaufman
  • Original Music Composer  Kenyon Hopkins
  • Author 
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  • Certification 
  • Budget  $350,000
  • Revenue  $1,000,000
  • IMDb Id  tt0050083
  • Adult 
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Kenyon Hopkins

Production

Henry Fonda
Reginald Rose

Companies

United Artists
Orion-Nova Productions

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