James Karen — Actor (36)
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The China Syndrome (1979)
The China Syndrome
James Bridges actor: Jane Fonda / Jack Lemmon …
other title: Sindrome cinese / Kina syndromet …
While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.
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Congo (1995)
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Frank Marshall actor: Laura Linney / Dylan Walsh …
Eight people embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk. When the thrill-seekers -- some with ulterior motives -- stumble across a race of killer apes.
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The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
The Return of the Living Dead
★ 7.5 13 ratings
Daniel Thomas O'Bannon actor: Clu Gulager / James Karen …
other title: Il ritorno dei morti viventi / Ligene er ligeglade …
When foreman Frank shows new employee Freddy a secret military experiment in a supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, the two klutzes accidentally release a gas that reanimates corpses into flesh-eating zombies. As the epidemic spreads throughout the town, and the creatures satisfy their hunger in gory and outlandish ways, Frank and Freddy fight to survive with the help of their boss and a mysterious mortician.
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Film (1965)
Film
Alan Schneider / Samuel Beckett actor: Buster Keaton / Nell Harrison …
other title: Filme
A man attempts to evade observation by an all-seeing eye.
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Notfilm (2015)
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Ross Lipman actor: Ross Lipman / Leonard Maltin …
NOTFILM is a feature-length experimental essay on FILM -- its author Samuel Beckett, its star Buster Keaton, its production and its philosophical implications -- utilizing additional outtakes, never before heard audio recordings of the production meetings, and other rare archival elements.
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Superman Returns (2006)
Superman Returns
★ 5.2 9 ratings
Bryan Singer actor: Brandon Routh / Kate Bosworth …
other title: Super-Homem: O Regresso / Superman Returns: El regreso
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
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Opening Night (1977)
Opening Night
John Nicholas Cassavetes actor: Gena Rowlands / John Nicholas Cassavetes …
other title: La sera della prima / Noite de Estreia …
Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star's attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.
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Capricorn One (1977)
Capricorn One
Peter Hyams actor: Elliott Gould / James Brolin …
other title: Mission: Capricorn One / Capricórnio Um …
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.
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Poltergeist (1982)
Poltergeist
★ 5.9 9 ratings
Tobe Hooper actor: JoBeth Williams / Craig T. Nelson …
other title: Poltergeist - Demoniache presenze / Poltergeist, o Fenómeno …
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
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Mulholland Drive (2001)
Mulholland Drive
★ 8.3 58 ratings
David Lynch actor: Naomi Watts / Laura Harring …
other title: Cidade dos Sonhos / Mulholland Drive - Straße der Finsternis …
Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman's identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.
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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
The Pursuit of Happyness
★ 7.6 26 ratings
Gabriele Muccino actor: Will Smith / Jaden Smith …
other title: La ricerca della felicità / Jagten på lykke …
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.