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James Gammon
Actor 1940 - 2010

James Gammon

Newman, Illinois, USA

James Richard Gammon (April 20, 1940 – July 16, 2010) was an American actor, known for his roles as team manager Lou Brown in the films Major League and Major League II (fictionalized version of the Cleveland Indians), and retired longshoreman Nick Bridges, Nash's father, on... Read full bio →

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The New Daughter

The New Daughter

Luiso Berdejo 2009 1h 48m 5.7

A single father moves his two children to rural South Carolina, only to watch his daughter exhibit increasingly strange behavior.

Otis E.

Otis E.

Jeff Daniel Phillips 2009 1h 25m

A movie about a tough world where mohd mambeer get locked up in jail for something he didn't do. So he plan for his revenge in the inside of the reberso prison with his close inmate kandiman.

In the Electric Mist

In the Electric Mist

Bertrand Tavernier 2009 1h 57m 7.1

A detective in the deep South is led into a series of surreal encounters with a troop of Confederate soldiers.

Appaloosa

Appaloosa

Ed Harris 2008 1h 55m 6.5

Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.

Jesse Stone: Sea Change

Jesse Stone: Sea Change

Robert Harmon 2007 1h 28m 6.0

Police Chief Jesse Stone's relationship with his ex-wife worsens, and he fears he's relapsing into alcoholism. To get his mind off his problems, Jesse begins working on the unsolved murder of a bank teller shot during a robbery.

The Far Side of Jericho

The Far Side of Jericho

Tim Hunter 2006 1h 39m

Jericho. In the 1880's.

Altered

Altered

Eduardo Sánchez 2006 1h 28m 6.2

Fifteen years ago, a group of men's lives were forever changed by a strange occurrence. Now, the same group of men will spend a night together ... in terror.

Don't Come Knocking

Don't Come Knocking

Wim Wenders 2005 2h 3m 6.8

An aging cowboy movie star deserts a film set and tries to reconnect with his mother, whom he hasn't seen in thirty years, only to learn that he has a child he never knew about.

Monte Walsh

Monte Walsh

Simon Wincer 2003 1h 57m 6.0

Wyoming, 1892: Monte's been cowboy for ranchers all his life but he's no longer young and big business is taking over the ranches.

Cold Mountain

Cold Mountain

Anthony Minghella 2003 2h 34m 6.9

Cold Mountain is the film adaptation of the novel by the same name from Charles Frazier. A star-studded film taking place in North Carolina during the Civil War. The film portrays civilian life during the war from the perspective of a woman who has been left behind as the men fight.

The Country Bears

The Country Bears

Peter Hastings 2002 1h 28m 3.0

Beary Barrington goes on an adventure to save Country Bear Hall by getting the Country Bears back together for a reunion concert.

Life or Something Like It

Life or Something Like It

Stephen Herek 2002 1h 43m 5.5

Angelina Jolie and Edward Burns sizzle in this romantic comedy about making choices, making friends and making a mess. Lanie (Jolie) is a beautiful, ambitious newscaster who thinks that having the perfect hair, perfect boyfriend and perfect apartment adds up to the perfect life, until an encounter with a street psychic throws her world into chaos.

The Cell

The Cell

Tarsem Singh 2000 1h 47m 6.8

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant

Brad Bird 1999 1h 26m 7.7

A giant metal machine falls to Earth and frightens the residents of a small town in Maine in 1958, until it befriends a nine-year-old boy named Hogarth and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.

The Hi-Lo Country

The Hi-Lo Country

Stephen Frears 1998 1h 54m

An intimate story of the enduring bond of friendship between two hard-living men, set against a sweeping backdrop: the American West, post-World War II, in its twilight. Pete and Big Boy are masters of the prairie, but ultimately face trickier terrain: the human heart.

Logan's War: Bound by Honor

Logan's War: Bound by Honor

Michael Preece 1998 1h 30m 4.0

An Army Ranger infiltrates a mob family by posing as a hit man. In conjunction with his uncle, they are plotting revenge against the killers who murdered his entire family when he was young.

The Apostle

The Apostle

Robert Duvall 1997 2h 14m

After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.

Nash Bridges

Nash Bridges

1996 45m 2.0

Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite Special Investigations Unit. He tackles crime using his keen sense of humor and charm. Joe Dominguez comes out of retirement to become Bridges' wisecracking yet more rule-abiding partner.

Wild Bill

Wild Bill

Walter Hill 1995 1h 38m 5.0

Biopic about famous gunslinger Wild Bill Hickock.

Truman

Truman

Frank Pierson 1995 2h 15m 6.0

Though considered unqualified, Harry S. Truman becomes the 33rd president following the April 1945 death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Wyatt Earp

Wyatt Earp

Lawrence Kasdan 1994 3h 11m 6.7

Covering the life and times of one of the West's most iconic heroes Wyatt Earp weaves an intricate tale if Earp and his friends and family. With a star studded cast, sweeping cinematography and authentic costumes Wyatt Earp led the way during the Western revival in the 90's.

Natural Born Killers

Natural Born Killers

Oliver Stone 1994 1h 59m 8.1

The modern couple Mickey and Mallory Konx go on a bloody tour through America becoming stars. Oliver Stone’s most extreme and grotesque film about the power and lack of power of this media craving couple’s lives. Criticized as an ever-changing sensational story of modern day society.

Major League II

Major League II

David S. Ward 1994 1h 45m 5.6

After losing in the ALCS the year before, the Cleveland Indians are determined to make it into the World Series this time! However, they first have to contend with Rachel Phelps again when she buys back the team.

Cabin Boy

Cabin Boy

Adam Resnick 1994 1h 20m 8.0

A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck.

The Adventures of Huck Finn

The Adventures of Huck Finn

Stephen Sommers 1993 1h 48m 6.3

In Missouri, during the 1840s, young Huck Finn fearful of his drunkard father and yearning for adventure, leaves his foster family and joins with runaway slave Jim in a voyage down the Mississippi River toward slavery free states.

CrissCross

CrissCross

Chris Menges 1992 1h 36m

A 12-year-old boy comes of age in 1969 Key West against the backdrop of the Apollo moon landing, when he begins to sell cocaine so his mother can stop stripping.

Revenge

Revenge

Tony Scott 1990 2h 3m 5.0

A retired US Navy pilot comes to Mexico, where he falls in love with the wife of a powerful businessman. The consequences will be cruel and unforeseen.

I Love You to Death

I Love You to Death

Lawrence Kasdan 1990 1h 34m 6.0

As Rosalie finds out Joey is cheeting on her, she tries to kill him. After five times the police thinks it is enough and puts her in jail. Joey is waiting for her when she is released and the couple lives happily ever after... Based on the true story of Frances and Anthony Toto in 1984.

Coupe de Ville

Coupe de Ville

Joe Roth 1990 1h 39m 7.0

Meet the Libner brothers: Marvin, the oldest, is a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Buddy, the middle child, is a timid dreamer. Bobby, the youngest, is a handsome rebel in reform school. As kids, they fought a lot and as adults, they barely speak.

Bagdad Cafe

Bagdad Cafe

1990 23m

This sitcom based on the 1987 indie hit "Bagdad Café" follows two women, a desert motel/diner owner and her guest, whose husbands just left them, as they slowly develop a rocky friendship. Several colorful characters in the motel as well.

Major League

Major League

David S. Ward 1989 1h 47m 7.1

When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing season will make that possible, which should be easy given the misfits she's hired. Rachel is sure her dream will come true, but she underestimates their will to succeed.

The Milagro Beanfield War

The Milagro Beanfield War

Robert Redford 1988 1h 57m 7.3

The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.

Made in Heaven

Made in Heaven

Alan Rudolph 1987 1h 43m 9.0

Deceased drifter Mike arrives in Heaven and quickly falls for newborn soul Annie, soon to start her assignment on Earth. When Annie leaves, Mike follows.

Ironweed

Ironweed

Héctor Babenco 1987 2h 23m 7.0

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

Vision Quest

Vision Quest

Harold Becker 1985 1h 45m 5.0

A high school wrestler in Spokane, Washington has trouble focusing on his training regimen when a beautiful young drifter takes up temporary residence at his home.

Silverado

Silverado

Lawrence Kasdan 1985 2h 13m 6.6

A misfit bunch of friends come together to right the injustices that exist in a small town.

Silver Bullet

Silver Bullet

Dan Attias 1985 1h 35m 5.6

The small city of Tarker's Mill is startled by a series of sadistic murders. The population fears that this is the work of a maniac. During a search a mysterious, hairy creature is observed. This strange appearance is noticed once a month. People lock themselves up at night, but there's one boy who's still outside, he's preparing the barbecue.

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Robert M. Young 1983 1h 46m

In 1901, Mexican American farmer Gregorio Cortez is forced on the run from Texas Rangers, evading a massive manhunt on horseback for days following a heated misunderstanding leads to the death of a lawman.

Urban Cowboy

Urban Cowboy

James Bridges 1980 2h 12m

Hard Hat Days Honky-Tonk Nights. John Travolta stars as a young man from the country who learns about life and love in a Houston bar.

Below the Belt

Below the Belt

Robert Fowler 1980 1h 34m

A close-up look at the turbulent world of women's professional wrestling as a New York City waitress decides to become a professional wrestler.

Any Which Way You Can

Any Which Way You Can

Buddy Van Horn 1980 1h 55m 5.7

Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight - as he does - to make some more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire from fighting, but when the Mafia come along and arrange another fight, he is pushed into it. A motorcycle gang and an orangutan called Clyde all add to the 'fun'.

The Pom Pom Girls

The Pom Pom Girls

Joseph Ruben 1976 1h 29m 6.0

A football player at Rosedale High School is amorous of one of the cheerleaders, who is going with another guy. Another player can't decide which of two cheerleaders he wants to be with. Meanwhile, the Big Game with Hardin High School is approaching, and a prank war is in full swing.

Macon County Line

Macon County Line

Richard Compton 1974 1h 29m 7.0

A vengeful Southern sheriff is out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters.

A Man Called Horse

A Man Called Horse

Elliot Silverstein 1970 1h 54m 6.6

In 1825 an English aristocrat is captured by Indians. He lives with them and begins to understand/accept their lifestyles. Eventually he is accepted as part of the tribe and becomes their leader.

Journey to Shiloh

Journey to Shiloh

William Hale 1968 1h 41m 5.0

At the beginning of the Civil War, seven friends embark on a cross-country journey in order to join the Confederate army.

Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke

Stuart Rosenberg 1967 2h 7m 8.1

Cool Hand Luke is a Drama from director Stuart Rosenberg starring Paul Newman. The film tells the story of a nonconformist rebel named Luke who while in jail tries to break out.

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