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Diane Ladd
Actress 1935 - 2025

Diane Ladd

Meridian, Mississippi, USA

Diane Ladd (born Rose Diane Ladner; November 29, 1935 – November 3, 2025) was an American actress. She appeared in over 200 films and television shows, receiving three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild at Heart (1990), and... Read full bio →

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The Last Full Measure

The Last Full Measure

Todd Robinson 2019 1h 50m

The incredible true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen medic who personally saved over sixty men.

AmeriGeddon

AmeriGeddon

Mike Norris 2016 1h 30m 3.0

A family of dedicated patriots living in the United States decide to defend their country against a terrorist organization that shuts down electricity in America and tries to take over the nation.

Joy

Joy

David O. Russell 2015 2h 4m 6.8

A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.

Enlightened

Enlightened

2011 29m

Enlightened follows the story of Amy, a self-destructive executive, who, after a very public breakdown and a subsequent philosophical awakening in rehabilitation, tries to get her life back together.

Jake's Corner

Jake's Corner

Jeff Santo 2008 1h 37m

The fictional story of an ex-football star, Johnny Dunn, who moves far from the spotlight after a family tragedy to a small, desert town he owns called Jake's Corner. This dramatic comedy is a cross between Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and "Northern Exposure" (1990).

Montana Sky

Montana Sky

Mike Robe 2007 1h 36m 4.0

The wealthy stock dealer bequeaths his Montana farm to the three daughters provided they would live there together at least for a year.

Inland Empire

Inland Empire

David Lynch 2006 3h 7.6

An actress's perception of reality becomes increasingly distorted as she finds herself falling for her co-star in a remake of an unfinished Polish production that was supposedly cursed.

Come Early Morning

Come Early Morning

Joey Lauren Adams 2006 1h 37m 5.0

A thirty-something southern woman searches for love, despite the burdens she carries with her.

The World's Fastest Indian

The World's Fastest Indian

Roger Donaldson 2005 2h 7m 7.8

The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle -- a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.

Daddy and Them

Daddy and Them

Billy Bob Thornton 2001 1h 41m 5.0

Dark comedy where a married couple comes to the aid of a jailed uncle.

28 Days

28 Days

Betty Thomas 2000 1h 43m 6.5

After getting into a car accident while drunk on the day of her sister's wedding, Gwen Cummings is given a choice between prison or a rehab center. She chooses rehab, but is extremely resistant to taking part in any of the treatment programs they have to offer, refusing to admit that she has an alcohol addiction.

Primary Colors

Primary Colors

Mike Nichols 1998 2h 23m 6.6

A man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for president of the USA

James Dean: Live Fast, Die Young

James Dean: Live Fast, Die Young

Mardi Rustam 1997 1h 35m 5.0

Casper Van Dien of STARSHIP TROOPERS stars as James Dean, whose remarkable talent and rebel attitude took Hollywood by storm.

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

David Greene 1997 1h 32m 6.0

In this sequel to "A Family of Cops", the family of cops is back, this time dealing with the murder of a priest tied in with the Russian Mafia, who proceed to try to draw the family off the case.

Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi

Rob Reiner 1996 2h 10m

A Mississippi district attorney and the widow of Medgar Evers struggle to bring a white supremacist to justice for the 1963 murder of the civil rights leader.

Citizen Ruth

Citizen Ruth

Alexander Payne 1996 1h 44m

An irresponsible, drug-addicted, recently impregnated woman finds herself in the middle of an abortion debate when both parties attempt to sway her to their respective sides.

Raging Angels

Raging Angels

Alan Smithee 1995 1h 38m 3.0

Two musicians are unknowingly drawn into a supernatural scheme.

Carnosaur

Carnosaur

Adam Simon 1993 1h 23m 3.0

After being driven to extinction, great bloodthirsty dinosaurs come back to life with the assistance of a demented genetic scientist. She plans to replace the human race with a super-race of dinosaurs who will not pollute the planet.

Rambling Rose

Rambling Rose

Martha Coolidge 1991 1h 52m 6.0

Rose, is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as a 1930s housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Rose's appearence and personality is such that all men fall for her, and Rose knows it. She can't help herself from getting into trouble with men.

A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

James Dearden 1991 1h 35m

Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide.

Wild at Heart

Wild at Heart

David Lynch 1990 2h 5m 8.2

Based on the Barry Gifford's novel, Wild at Heart is a road movie cataloging the misadventures of ex-con Sailor and his girlfriend Lula as they head to California.

Christmas Vacation

Christmas Vacation

Jeremiah S. Chechik 1989 1h 37m 7.7

The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.

Black Widow

Black Widow

Bob Rafelson 1987 1h 42m 6.8

A young writer insinuates herself into the life of a Broadway producer.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Jack Clayton 1983 1h 35m 6.3

Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out? Wishes are granted, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Based on the Ray Bradbury novel.

All Night Long

All Night Long

Jean-Claude Tramont 1981 1h 27m 7.0

A middle-aged executive's lifestyle and values are turned upside down after he is demoted to chain-store night manager.

Embryo

Embryo

Ralph Nelson 1976 1h 44m 5.0

A scientist doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days.

Alice

Alice

1976 30m 8.0

Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.

Addie and the King of Hearts

Addie and the King of Hearts

Joseph Hardy 1976 49m

Addie becomes jealous when her widowed father starts to woo a beautician.

Chinatown

Chinatown

Roman Polanski 1974 2h 10m 8.3

Chinatown is a classic US American film from 1974 Directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson. A plot about a conspiracy of the water and land use in the state of California.

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Martin Scorsese 1974 1h 52m 7.3

A recently widowed woman on the road with her precocious young son determined to make a new life for herself as a singer. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/17/2004 Starring: Ellen Burstyn Harvey Keitel Run time: 112 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Martin Scorsese

White Lightning

White Lightning

Joseph Sargent 1973 1h 41m 6.0

An ex con teams up with federal agents to help them with breaking up a moonshine ring.

The Reivers

The Reivers

Mark Rydell 1969 1h 46m

In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.

The Wild Angels

The Wild Angels

Roger Corman 1966 1h 27m 5.0

The "Angels", a San Pedro motorcycle gang, party their way through the Coachella Valley while searching for a bike stolen from them by Mexicans, clashing with police along the way.

Murder, Inc.

Murder, Inc.

Stuart Rosenberg, Burt Balaban 1960 1h 43m 6.0

Chronicles the rise and fall of the organised crime syndicate known as Murder, Incorporated, focusing on powerful boss Lepke and violent hit man Reles.

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