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Tropa de Elite - was released on: 12 October 2007.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Wagner Moura… - played the character of: Capitão Nascimento
- Caio Junqueira… Neto
- André Ramiro… André Matias
- Milhem Cortaz… Capitão Fábio
- Luiz Gonzaga de Almeida
- Fernanda de Freitas… Roberta
- Bruno Delia… Capitão Azevedo
- Marcelo Escorel… Coronel Otávio
- André Felipe… Rodrigues (as André Mauro)
- Thelmo Fernandes… Sargento Alves
- Emerson Gomes… Xaveco
- Paulo Hamilton… Soldado Paulo
- Bernardo Jablonsky… Law teacher
- Fábio Lago… Baiano
- Daniel Lentini… Rapaz 3 da Festa
- Fernanda Machado… Maria
- Thiago Mendonça
- Alexandre Mofatti… Sub-Comandante Carvalho
- Erick Oliveira… Marcinho
- Otto Jr…. Major Gouveia
- Maria Ribeiro… Rosane
- André Santinho… Tenente Renan
- Patrick Santos… Tinho
- Ricardo Sodré… Cabo Bocão
- Thogun… Cabo Tião
- Marcelo Valle… Capitão Oliveira
- Paulo Vilela… Edu

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operation Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged. Captain Nascimento is trying to find a man to replace him because his wife is pregnant and he intends to quit the command and become a trainer of the new recruits. Meanwhile, the two idealistic friends Neto and Matias join the Military Police force expecting to become honest policemen and fight the criminals. However, they see only corruption, lack of competence and stupid bureaucracy in the Military Police, and after a serious incident in the Morro da Babilônia, they decide to join the BOPE. The lives of Capitain Nascimento, Neto and Matias are entwined along the next months, first in the tough training period and then in action against drug dealers. Nascimento believes that Neto could be his substitute, but his impulsive attitudes jeopardizes his choice. Later, the intelligent Matias seems to be the correct choice, but he needs to prove that he has heart. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Trois couleurs: Rouge - was released on: December 1994.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Irène Jacob… - played the character of: Valentine Dussaut (as Irene Jacob)
- Jean-Louis Trintignant… - played the character of: Le juge
- Frédérique Feder… Karin (as Frederique Feder)
- Jean-Pierre Lorit… Auguste Bruner
- Samuel Le Bihan… Le photographe (Photographer) (as Samuel Lebihan)
- Marion Stalens… Le Vétérinaire (Veterinary surgeon)
- Teco Celio… Le barman (Barman)
- Bernard Escalon… Le disquaire (Record dealer)
- Jean Schlegel… Le voisin (Neighbour)
- Elzbieta Jasinska… La femme (Woman)
- Paul Vermeulen… L’ami de Karin (Karen’s friend)
- Jean-Marie Daunas… Le gardien du théâtre (Theatre manager)
- Roland Carey… Le trafiquant (Drug dealer)
- Brigitte Raul
- Leo Ramseyer

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Valentine is a young model living in Geneva. Because of a dog she ran over, she meets a retired judge who spies his neighbours’ phone calls, not for money but to feed his cynicism. The film is the story of relationships between some human beings, Valentine and the judge, but also other people who may not be aware of the relationship they have with Valentine or/and the old judge. Redemption, forgiveness and compassion… Written by Yepok

Toy Story - was released on: 22 November 1995.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Tom Hanks… - played the character of: Woody (voice)
- Tim Allen… - played the character of: Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- Don Rickles… - played the character of: Mr. Potato Head (voice)
- Jim Varney… - played the character of: Slinky Dog (voice)
- Wallace Shawn… - played the character of: Rex (voice)
- John Ratzenberger… - played the character of: Hamm (voice)
- Annie Potts… - played the character of: Bo Peep (voice)
- John Morris… - played the character of: Andy (voice)
- Erik von Detten… - played the character of: Sid (voice)
- Laurie Metcalf… - played the character of: Andy’s Mom (voice)
- R. Lee Ermey… - played the character of: Sergeant (voice)
- Sarah Freeman… - played the character of: Hannah (voice)
- Penn Jillette… TV Announcer (voice)
- Jack Angel… Additional Voice (voice)
- Spencer Aste… Additional Voice (voice)

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named “Woody”. But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that he has life (as a toy) good. However, he must worry about Andy’s family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy’s birthday party. Woody does not realize that Andy’s mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy’s new favorite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz. Then, both Woody and Buzz are now lost. They must find a way to get back to Andy before he moves without them, but they will have to pass through a ruthless toy killer, Sid Phillips. Written by John Wiggins

Hell’s Hinges - was released on: 5 March 1916.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- William S. Hart… Blaze Tracy
- Clara Williams… Faith Henley
- Jack Standing… Rev. Robert ‘Bob’ Henley
- Alfred Hollingsworth… Silk Miller
- Robert McKim… A clergyman
- J. Frank Burke… Zeb Taylor
- Louise Glaum… Dolly (dance-hall girl)

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

When Reverend Robert Henley and his sister Faith arrive in the town of Hell’s Hinges, saloon owner Silk Miller and his cohorts sense danger to their evil ways. They hire gunman Blaze Tracy to run the minister out of town. But Blaze finds something in Faith Henley that turns him around, and soon Silk Miller and his compadres have Blaze to deal with. Written by Jim Beaver {jumblejim@prodigy.net}

Male and Female - was released on: 23 November 1919.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Thomas Meighan… Crichton, the butler
- Theodore Roberts… - played the character of: Lord Loam
- Raymond Hatton… - played the character of: Honorable Ernest ‘Ernie’ Wolley
- Robert Cain… Lord Brockelhurst
- Gloria Swanson… Lady Mary Lasenby
- Lila Lee… Tweeny, the scullery maid
- Bebe Daniels… The king’s favorite
- Julia Faye… Susan - maid #2
- Rhy Darby… Lady Eileen Duncraigie
- Mildred Reardon… Lady Agatha ‘Aggie’ Lasenby
- Mayme Kelso… - played the character of: Lady Brockelhurst
- Edmund Burns… - played the character of: Treherne
- Henry Woodward… McGuire - Lady Eileen’s chauffeur
- Sydney Deane… Thomas
- Wesley Barry… Buttons - the boy

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Lord Brockelhurst, his unwilling betrothed Lady Mary, his butler Crichton and scullery maid Tweeny are on Lord Loam’s yacht which is wrecked leaving them all to cope on a desert island. Class distinctions fall apart for the time being. Written by Ed Stephan {stephan@cc.wwu.edu}

Goodfellas - was released on: 19 September 1990.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Robert De Niro… - played the character of: James ‘Jimmy’ Conway
- Ray Liotta… - played the character of: Henry Hill
- Joe Pesci… - played the character of: Tommy DeVito
- Lorraine Bracco… - played the character of: Karen Hill
- Paul Sorvino… - played the character of: Paul Cicero
- Frank Sivero… - played the character of: Frankie Carbone
- Tony Darrow… - played the character of: Sonny Bunz
- Mike Starr… - played the character of: Frenchy
- Frank Vincent… - played the character of: Billy Batts
- Chuck Low… - played the character of: Morris ‘Morrie’ Kessler
- Frank DiLeo… - played the character of: Tuddy Cicero
- Henny Youngman… Himself
- Gina Mastrogiacomo… - played the character of: Janice Rossi
- Catherine Scorsese… - played the character of: Tommy’s Mother
- Charles Scorsese… - played the character of: Vinnie

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Henry Hill is a small time gangster, who takes part in a robbery with Jimmy Conway and Tommy De Vito, two other gangsters who have set their sights a bit higher. His two partners kill off everyone else involved in the robbery, and slowly start to climb up through the hierarchy of the Mob. Henry, however, is badly affected by his partners success, but will he stoop low enough to bring about the downfall of Jimmy and Tommy ? Written by Colin Tinto {cst@imdb.com}

Manon des sources - was released on: December 1987.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Yves Montand… - played the character of: Cesar Soubeyran
- Daniel Auteuil… - played the character of: Ugolin
- Emmanuelle Béart… - played the character of: Manon (as Emmanuelle Beart)
- Hippolyte Girardot… Bernard Olivier
- Margarita Lozano… Baptistine
- Yvonne Gamy… Delphine
- Ticky Holgado… Le Spécialiste (as Tiki Olgado)
- Jean Bouchaud… Le Curé / Priest
- Elisabeth Depardieu… Aimee Cadoret
- Gabriel Bacquier… Victor
- Armand Meffre… Philoxène
- André Dupon… Pamphile (as Andre Dupon)
- Pierre Nougaro… Casimir
- Jean Maurel… - played the character of: Anglade
- Roger Souza… Ange

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon (Beart) has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She determines to take revenge upon the men responsible for the death of her father in the first film. Written by Martin Urch c/o {mah@imdb.com}

Manhattan - was released on: 14 March 1979.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Woody Allen… - played the character of: Isaac Davis
- Diane Keaton… - played the character of: Mary Wilkie
- Michael Murphy… - played the character of: Yale Pollack
- Mariel Hemingway… - played the character of: Tracy
- Meryl Streep… - played the character of: Jill Davis
- Anne Byrne Hoffman… Emily Pollack (as Anne Byrne)
- Karen Ludwig… Connie
- Michael O’Donoghue… Party Guest Dennis
- Victor Truro… Party Guest
- Tisa Farrow… Party Guest
- Helen Hanft… Party Guest Helen
- Bella Abzug… Guest of Honor
- Gary Weis… Television Director
- Kenny Vance… Television Producer
- Charles Levin… Television Actor #1

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

Isaac, 42, has divorced Jill. She is now living with another woman, Connie, and is writing a book in which she will reveal some very private points of their relationship. Isaac has a love affair with Tracy, 17, when he meets Mary, the mistress of his best friend Yale. Yale is already married to Emily. Written by Yepok

Seven Days in May - was released on: 12 February 1964.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Burt Lancaster… - played the character of: Gen. James Mattoon Scott
- Kirk Douglas… - played the character of: Col. Martin ‘Jiggs’ Casey
- Fredric March… - played the character of: President Jordan Lyman
- Ava Gardner… Eleanor Holbrook
- Edmond O’Brien… - played the character of: Sen. Raymond Clark
- Martin Balsam… - played the character of: Paul Girard
- Andrew Duggan… - played the character of: Col. William ‘Mutt’ Henderson
- Hugh Marlowe… Harold McPherson
- Whit Bissell… - played the character of: Sen. Frederick Prentice
- Helen Kleeb… - played the character of: Esther Townsend
- George Macready… - played the character of: Christopher Todd
- Richard Anderson… Col. Murdock
- Bart Burns… Art Corwin

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

An unpopular U.S. President manages to get a nuclear disarmament treaty through the Senate, but finds that the nation is turning against him. Jiggs Casey, a Marine Colonel, finds evidence that General Scott, the wildly popular head of the Joint Chiefs and certain Presidential Candidate in 2 years is not planning to wait. Casey goes to the president with the information and a web of intrigue begins with each side unsure of who can be trusted. Written by John Vogel {jlvogel@comcast.net}

Olvidados, Los - was released on: 24 March 1952.

The movie had an excellent cast consisting of:

- Estela Inda… La madre de Pedro
- Miguel Inclán… Don Carmelo, el ciego
- Alfonso Mejía… Pedro
- Roberto Cobo… El Jaibo
- Alma Delia Fuentes… Meche
- Francisco Jambrina… El director de la escuela granja
- Jesús Navarro… El padre de Julián (as Jesús García Navarro)
- Efraín Arauz… Cacarizo
- Sergio Villarreal
- Jorge Pérez… Pelon
- Javier Amézcua… Julián
- Mário Ramírez… Ojitos

Here is a summary of the film’s plot:

A group of juvenile delinquents live a violent and crime-filled life in the festering slums of Mexico City, and the morals of young Pedro are gradually corrupted and destroyed by the others… Written by Michael Brooke {michael@everyman.demon.co.uk}