Bill Duke
William Henry "Bill" Duke, Jr. (born February 26, 1943) is an American actor and film director. Known for his physically imposing frame, Duke's acting work frequently dwells within the action/crime and drama genres but also includes comedy. Description above from the... Read full bio →
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Commando
1985
No Sudden Move
A group of criminals are brought together under mysterious circumstances and have to work together to uncover what's really going on when their simple job goes completely sideways.
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.
Mandy
The Shadow Mountains, 1983. Red and Mandy lead a loving and peaceful existence; but when their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.
Bad Country
When Baton Rouge police detective Bud Carter busts contract killer Jesse Weiland, he convinces Jesse to become an informant and rat out the South's most powerful crime ring.
Freaky Deaky
Set in 1974, a pair of '60s radicals rely on their bomb-making skills on their way to becoming capitalists.
The Big Bang
A private detective is hired to find a missing stripper. A simple job turns complicated when everyone he questions ends up dead.
Henry's Crime
An aimless man is sent to prison for a crime he did not commit.
X-Men: The Last Stand
When pharmaceutical company Worthington Labs announces that it has developed an inoculation to permanently suppress the X-gene that gives mutants their powers, conflict between Professor Xavier's X-Men and Magneto's band of Acolytes is sure to follow.
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.
National Security
Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.
Karen Sisco
As a U.S. Deputy Marshal, based on Miami, Florida's Gold Coast, Karen must deal with the underbelly of South Beach nightlife and Palm Beach high life while tracking down fugitives. She also struggles to win the respect of her fellow officers.
Red Dragon
A retired FBI agent with psychological gifts is assigned to help track down "The Tooth Fairy", a mysterious serial killer; aiding him is imprisoned criminal genius Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter.
Exit Wounds
Orin Boyd is a maverick Detroit cop who saves the Vice President from terrorists by breaking all the rules. His Precinct Captain doesn't like the way Frank works and busts him down to the toughest precinct in Detroit. This Steven Seagal action vehicle plays out as expected.
The Limey
An extremely volatile and dangerous Englishman goes to Los Angeles to find the man he considers responsible for his daughter's death.
Payback
With friends like these, who needs enemies? That's the question bad guy Porter is left asking after his wife and partner steal his heist money and leave him for dead -- or so they think. Five months and an endless reservoir of bitterness later, Porter's partners and the crooked cops on his tail learn how bad payback can be.
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Deloris Van Cartier is again asked to don the nun's habit to help a run-down Catholic school, presided over by Mother Superior. And if trying to reach out to a class full of uninterested students wasn't bad enough, the sisters discover that the school is due to be closed by the unscrupulous local authority chief Mr. Crisp.
Menace II Society
Menace II Society is a coming of age tale detailing the summer after its protagonist Caine (Tyrin Turner) graduates from high school. This is Caine's story, which details real life in today's tough inner city.
Bird on a Wire
A FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years, now an old flame has recognised him and the bad guys are back for revenge.
Street of No Return
A rock star-turned-bum, his vocal chords severed at the height of his career for the love of a woman, drunkenly roams the city, torn apart by sponsored race riots. When accused of murder, he may have the chance to get revenge on the magnate who maimed him.
Action Jackson
Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.
Predator
Predator is a big mix of science fiction, horror, action, war films and of course the muscle packed Arnold Schwarzenegger as the leader of a group of solders on a mission in to rescue a Guatemalan cabinet member from guerilla forces. Set in the jungle the group is attacked by a mysterious predator.
No Man's Land
A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister.
Dallas: The Early Years
Prequel to the popular "Dallas" TV series focuses on the origins of the Ewing-Barnes feud during the 1930s. Narrated by Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing, the film begins at a 1951 barbecue where “Digger” Barnes fires a shot at Jock Ewing, then flashes back to the 1930s.
Commando
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army.
American Gigolo
Atlantis is more visual art than nature film and a 'must see' for any Luc Besson fan. The film captures the feel of what it's actually like to swim underwater better than any film I've ever seen, perfectly illustrating the form and texture of sea water. Beautiful. Highly recommended for anyone interested in visual arts or diving.
Car Wash
Car Wash covers the exploits of a close-knit group of employees at a Los Angeles Car Wash. In an episodic fashion, the film covers a full day, during which all manner of strange visitors make appearances.