The Best Movies Earn $$$

Shadow of a Doubt - was released on: 16 August 1943.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Teresa Wright… - played the character of: Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Newton
- Joseph Cotten… - played the character of: Charles ‘Uncle Charlie’ Oakley
- Macdonald Carey… - played the character of: Det. Jack Graham
- Henry Travers… - played the character of: Joseph Newton
- Patricia Collinge… - played the character of: Emma Newton
- Hume Cronyn… - played the character of: Herbie Hawkins
- Wallace Ford… Det. Fred Saunders
- Edna May Wonacott… - played the character of: Ann Newton
- Charles Bates… Roger Newton
- Irving Bacon… Station Master
- Clarence Muse… Pullman Porter
- Janet Shaw… Louise
- Estelle Jewell… Catherine

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

The Newton family lead a quiet life in the North California town of Santa Rosa. The Newton’s eldest daughter, ‘young Charlie’, decides that things need brightening up and resolves to contact her Uncle Charlie (after whom she is named) and invite him to stay. On arrival at the telegraph office she discovers he is already on his way. However, Uncle Charlie is being pursued by a couple of detectives who suspect him of being “The Merry Widow Murderer”, an evil strangler wanted in connection with the deaths of several rich East coast widows. Written by Col Needham {col@imdb.com}

The Awful Truth - was released on: 21 October 1937.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Irene Dunne… - played the character of: Lucy Warriner
- Cary Grant… - played the character of: Jerry Warriner
- Ralph Bellamy… - played the character of: ‘Dan’ Leeson
- Alexander D’Arcy… - played the character of: Armand Duvalle
- Cecil Cunningham… - played the character of: Aunt Patsy
- Molly Lamont… - played the character of: Barbara Vance
- Esther Dale… - played the character of: Mrs. Leeson
- Joyce Compton… - played the character of: Dixie Belle Lee
- Robert Allen… - played the character of: Frank Randall
- Robert Warwick… - played the character of: Mr. Vance
- Mary Forbes… - played the character of: Mrs. Vance
- Leonard Carey… Butler (scenes deleted)
- Vernon Dent… Police Sergeant (scenes deleted)
- Byron Foulger… Secretary (scenes deleted)
- Bobby Watson… Hotel Clerk (scenes deleted)

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Before their divorce becomes final, Jerry and Lucy Warriner both do their best to ruin each other’s plans for remarriage, Jerry to haughty socialite Molly Lamont, she to oil-rich bumpkin Daniel Leeson. Among their strategies: Jerry’s court-decreed visitation rights with Mr. Smith, their pet fox terrier, and Lucy’s flamboyant impersonation of Jerry’s brassy “sister” before his prospective bride’s scandalized family. Written by Paul Penna {tterrace@wco.com}

Bringing Up Baby - was released on: 18 February 1938.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Katharine Hepburn… - played the character of: Susan Vance
- Cary Grant… - played the character of: Dr. David Huxley
- Charles Ruggles… Major Applegate (as Charlie Ruggles)
- Walter Catlett… Slocum
- Barry Fitzgerald… Mr. Gogarty
- May Robson… Aunt Elizabeth
- Fritz Feld… Dr. Lehman
- Leona Roberts… Mrs. Gogarty
- George Irving… Dr. Alexander Peabody
- Tala Birell… Mrs. Lehman
- Virginia Walker… Alice Swallow
- John Kelly… Elmer

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

David Huxley is waiting to get a bone he needs for his museum collection. Through a series of strange circumstances, he meets Susan Vance, and the duo have a series of misadventures which include a leopard called Baby. Written by Liza Esser {essereli@student.msu.edu}

Miller’s Crossing - was released on: October 1990.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Gabriel Byrne… - played the character of: Tom Reagan
- Marcia Gay Harden… - played the character of: Verna Bernbaum
- John Turturro… - played the character of: Bernie Bernbaum
- Jon Polito… - played the character of: Johnny Caspar
- J.E. Freeman… - played the character of: Eddie Dane
- Albert Finney… - played the character of: Liam ‘Leo’ O’Bannon
- Mike Starr… Frankie
- Al Mancini… Tic-Tac
- Richard Woods… Mayor Dale Levander
- Thomas Toner… O’Doole
- Steve Buscemi… - played the character of: Mink
- Mario Todisco… Clarence "Drop" Johnson
- Olek Krupa… Tad
- Michael Jeter… Adolph
- Lanny Flaherty… Terry

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

A highly styled ‘genre’ film which can perhaps be seen as a pastiche of all gangster movies. Tom Reagan is the laconic anti-hero of this amoral tale which is also, paradoxically, a look at morals within the criminal underworld of the 1930s. Two rival gangs vie for control of a city where the police are pawns, and the periodic busts of illicit drinking establishments are no more than a way for one gang to get back at the other. Black humour and shocking violence compete for screen time as we question whether or not Tom, right-hand man of the Irish mob leader, really has a heart. Written by {morry@argonet.co.uk}

Sling Blade - was released on: 27 November 1996.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Billy Bob Thornton… - played the character of: Karl Childers
- Dwight Yoakam… - played the character of: Doyle Hargraves
- J.T. Walsh… - played the character of: Charles Bushman
- John Ritter… - played the character of: Vaughan Cunningham
- Lucas Black… - played the character of: Frank Wheatley
- Natalie Canerday… - played the character of: Linda Wheatley
- James Hampton… - played the character of: Jerry Woolridge
- Robert Duvall… Karl’s Father
- Rick Dial… - played the character of: Bill Cox
- Brent Briscoe… - played the character of: Scooter Hodges
- Christine Renee Ward… - played the character of: Melinda (as Christy Ward)
- Sarah Boss… - played the character of: Marsha Dwiggins
- Kathy Sue Brown… Theresa Evans
- Wendell Rafferty… Melvin
- Bruce Hampton… - played the character of: Morris (as Col. Bruce Hampton Ret.)

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

A partially handicapped man named Karl is released from a mental hospital, several years after murdering his mother and another person. Karl is often questioned if he will ever kill again, and he shrugs in response saying there is no reason to. Now out of the mental institution, Karl settles in his old, small hometown, occupying himself by fixing motors. After meeting a young boy named Frank who befriends him, Karl is invited to stay at Frank’s house with his mother Linda- who views Karl as a strange but kind and generous man. However, Linda’s abusive boyfriend Doyle, sees things differently in the way rules ought to be run- normally insulting Linda’s homosexual friend Vaughan as well as Karl’s disabilities, and having wild parties with his friends. As Karl’s relation with Frank grows, he is ever so watchful of Doyle’s cruel actions. Written by commanderblue

Harvey - was released on: 13 October 1950.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- James Stewart… - played the character of: Elwood P. Dowd
- Josephine Hull… - played the character of: Veta Louise Simmons
- Peggy Dow… - played the character of: Miss Kelly
- Charles Drake… - played the character of: Dr. Sanderson
- Cecil Kellaway… - played the character of: Dr. Chumley
- Victoria Horne… - played the character of: Myrtle Mae Simmons
- Jesse White… - played the character of: Wilson
- William H. Lynn… - played the character of: Judge Gaffney (as William Lynn)
- Wallace Ford… - played the character of: The Taxi Driver
- Nana Bryant… - played the character of: Mrs. Hazel Chumley
- Grayce Mills… - played the character of: Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet (as Grace Mills)
- Clem Bevans… - played the character of: Mr. Herman Schimmelplusser
- Gino Corrado… Eccentric Man (scenes deleted)
- Jack Curtis… (scenes deleted)
- Ida Moore… Mrs. McGiff (scenes deleted)
- Billy Wayne… Man in Car (scenes deleted)

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

The classic stage hit gets the Hollywood treatment in the story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places. Written by Dale Roloff

American History X - was released on: 30 October 1998.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Edward Norton… - played the character of: Derek Vinyard
- Edward Furlong… - played the character of: Danny Vinyard
- Beverly D’Angelo… - played the character of: Doris Vinyard
- Avery Brooks… - played the character of: Dr. Bob Sweeney
- Jennifer Lien… - played the character of: Davina Vinyard
- Ethan Suplee… - played the character of: Seth Ryan
- Stacy Keach… - played the character of: Cameron Alexander
- Fairuza Balk… - played the character of: Stacey
- Elliott Gould… - played the character of: Murray
- Guy Torry… - played the character of: Lamont
- William Russ… Dennis Vinyard
- Joseph Cortese… Rasmussen (as Joe Cortese)
- Jason Bose Smith… Little Henry (as Jason Bose-Smith)
- Antonio David Lyons… Lawrence
- Alex Sol… Mitch McCormick

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Derek Vinyard returns from prison to find his younger brother, Danny, caught in the same web of racism and hatred that landed him in prison. After Derek’s father is killed in the line of duty by a minority, Derek’s view of mankind is altered, but while in prison, he discovers that there is good and bad in every race. The task before him now is to convince Danny of his newfound enlightenment. Written by Robin {soonerzs@yahoo.com}

Badlands - was released on: 7 April 1975.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Martin Sheen… Kit
- Sissy Spacek… Holly
- Warren Oates… Father
- Ramon Bieri… Cato
- Alan Vint… Deputy
- Gary Littlejohn… Sheriff
- John Carter… Rich Man
- Bryan Montgomery… Boy
- Gail Threlkeld… Girl
- Charles Fitzpatrick… Clerk
- Howard Ragsdale… Boss
- John Womack Jr…. Trooper
- Dona Baldwin… Maid
- Ben Bravo… Gas attendant

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Kit Carruthers, a young garbage collector and his girlfriend Holly Sargis from Fort Dupree, South Dakota, are on the run after killing Holly’s father who disagreed with their relationship. On their way towards the Badlands of Montana they leave a trail of dispassionate and seemingly random murders. A very intriguing narrative without judgements, and lacking the usually sensational approach of this genre. Very good acting and directing, and beautiful photography. The script was based upon the true story of the Charles Starkweather and Caril-Ann Fugate murders in 1958. Written by Theo de Grood {tdg@xs4all.nl}

A Clockwork Orange - was released on: 2 February 1972.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Malcolm McDowell… - played the character of: Alex
- Patrick Magee… - played the character of: Mr. Alexander
- Michael Bates… - played the character of: Chief Guard
- Warren Clarke… - played the character of: Dim
- John Clive… Stage Actor
- Adrienne Corri… - played the character of: Mrs. Alexander
- Carl Duering… - played the character of: Dr. Brodsky
- Paul Farrell… - played the character of: Tramp
- Clive Francis… - played the character of: Lodger
- Michael Gover… - played the character of: Prison Governor
- Miriam Karlin… - played the character of: Catlady
- James Marcus… - played the character of: Georgie
- Aubrey Morris… - played the character of: Deltoid
- Godfrey Quigley… - played the character of: Prison Chaplain
- Sheila Raynor… - played the character of: Mum

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Alex and his three droogs, live in a futuristic Britain void of proper law and civil protection. They do drugs, drink, skip school, and wreak havoc during the night. They beat up an old drunkard, steal cars, rape helpless women, and start gang fights in the streets. Alex, being a rather arrogant leader, is rude and disrespectful towards his other droogs, and because of this they plot behind his back against him. In their plan to rob a woman on the outskirts of town, Alex enters the house alone to unlock the door for the other. When confronted by the owner of the house he strikes her in the head in attempt to knock her out. Meeting his droogs outside he is met with a bottle being smashed over his own head, stunning him long enough for the cops to finally arrive and arrest him. It turns out the woman he struck inevitably ended up dieing from the blow and Alex now finds himself with a 14 year prison sentence. In hopes of severely shortening his sentence, Alex signs up for a new breakthrough treatment that “cures” criminals of their want to do evil. The Ludovico treatment, as it is called, consist of Alex living a very high lifestyle while twice daily being subjected to gory and hateful films full of all that is considered wrong and evil. Part of Alex’s diet contains a special drug that causes him to slowly get sick as he is forced to watch these films. After a short period of time he is shown as being cured and when, in front of a small audience, he is subjected to another bullying man and a beautiful woman, he is unable to fight back or do what he would like to do, and instead is utterly paralyzed with sickness. The process stripped him not only of his evil, but more importantly and symbolically stripped him of his right to think and be free and live the life he wishes to. After being released from prison and kicked out of his home he is taken in by small group of people who want to get Alex’s pitiful story out to the public to attempt to harm the current regime in time for the next election. During this process, Alex attempts suicide and fails, but because of this the doctors of the original Ludovico treatment set out to cure him. Alex awakes from his coma cured of the sickness and is finally able to think and do what he wishes again. Written by Walker Parkhill

Per qualche dollaro in più - was released on: 10 May 1967.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Clint Eastwood… - played the character of: Monco
- Lee Van Cleef… - played the character of: Col. Douglas Mortimer
- Gian Maria Volontè… - played the character of: El Indio
- Mara Krupp… Mary (as Mara Krup)
- Luigi Pistilli… Groggy
- Klaus Kinski… - played the character of: Wild (the hunchback)
- Joseph Egger… Old Prophet (as Josef Egger)
- Panos Papadopulos… Sancho Perez (as Panos Papadopoulos)
- Benito Stefanelli… Luke
- Roberto Camardiel… Station clerk (as Robert Camardiel)
- Aldo Sambrell… Cuccillo
- Luis Rodríguez… Gangmember (as Luis Rodriguez)
- Tomás Blanco… Santa Cruz Telegrapher (as Tomas Blanco)
- Lorenzo Robledo… Tomaso
- Sergio Mendizábal… Tucumcari bank manager (as Sergio Mendizabal)

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Two bounty hunters are after the same man, Indio. At first, they go their own ways, but eventually get together to try and find him. But are they after him for the same reason ? Written by Colin Tinto {cst@imdb.com}