Movie List for "book by"

The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)

Young Fiona lives with her grandparents in a small fishing village where she takes an active role to unravel the mysterious secrets. Year 1994.

Generes: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Director: John Sayles
Writer: Rosalie K. Fry (book), John Sayles (screenplay)
Actors: Jeni Courtney, Pat Slowey, Dave Duffy, Declan Hannigan

Deep Blues (1992)

Music critic Robert Palmer narrates the insightful story of Delta blues and North Mississippi hill country blues. Year 1992.

Generes: Documentary, Music
Director: Robert Mugge
Writer: Robert Palmer
Actors: Robert Palmer, David A. Stewart, Abraham Schwab, Booker T. Laury

The Three Muscatels (1991)

Richard Pryor stars in this parody of The Three Musketeers follows a coed who falls asleep while reading the book and dreams about a trio of swashbuckling heroes. Year 1991.

Generes: Comedy
Director: Romell Foster-Owens
Writer: Flynn Belaine, Alexandre Dumas (novel), Cal Wilson
Actors: Flynn Belaine, Cal Wilson, Reynaldo Rey, Joe Torry

Goodfellas (1990)

The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate. Year 1990.

Generes: Biography, Crime, Drama
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writer: Nicholas Pileggi (book), Nicholas Pileggi (screenplay), Martin Scorsese (screenplay)
Actors: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco

Farewell to the King (1989)

An American soldier who escapes the execution of his comrades by Japanese soldiers in Borneo during WWII becomes the leader of a personal empire among the headhunters in this war story told… Year 1989.

Generes: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Director: John Milius
Writer: Pierre Schoendoerffer (book), John Milius (screenplay)
Actors: Nick Nolte, Nigel Havers, Frank McRae, Gerry Lopez

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989)

Willoughby Chase is the grand but remote home of Sir Willoughby and Lady Green and their daughter Bonnie. Year 1989.

Generes: Adventure, Drama, Family
Director: Stuart Orme
Writer: Joan Aiken (book), William M. Akers (screenplay)
Actors: Stephanie Beacham, Mel Smith, Emily Hudson, Aleks Darowska

Robot Ninja (1989)

A scientist helps a comic-book artist to become the superhero he has created in order to battle a vicious gang of rapists. Year 1989.

Generes: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Director: J.R. Bookwalter
Writer: J.R. Bookwalter
Actors: Michael Todd, Bogdan Pecic, Maria Markovic, Floyd Ewing Jr.

Smokescreen (1988)

An ad-agency bookkeeper (Matt Craven) follows his billboard dream-girl (Kim Cattrall) to a shady nightclub in 1950s Toronto. Year 1988.

Generes: Crime
Director: Martin Lavut
Writer: David Daniels, Hugh Graham (original story), Hugh Graham, Joann McIntyre, Lawrence Zack
Actors: Kim Cattrall, Matt Craven, Kim Coates, Dean Stockwell

Dead Ringers (1988)

Twin gynecologists take full advantage of the fact that nobody can tell them apart, until their relationship begins to deteriorate over a woman. Year 1988.

Generes: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Director: David Cronenberg
Writer: David Cronenberg, Norman Snider, Bari Wood (book), Jack Geasland (book)
Actors: Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon

The Boost (1988)

Lenny Brown moves to California to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal government changes the tax laws, poor Lenny finds himself $700,000 in hock with nowhere to … Year 1988.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: Harold Becker
Writer: Ben Stein (book), Darryl Ponicsan (screenplay)
Actors: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill

Cry Freedom (1987)

South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country, after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the black activist Steve Biko. Year 1987.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Richard Attenborough
Writer: John Briley (screenplay), Donald Woods (books)
Actors: Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe, John Matshikiza, Juanita Waterman

Anarchism in America (1983)

A colorful and provocative survey of anarchism in America, the film attempts to dispel popular misconceptions and trace the historical development of the movement. The film explores the … Year 1983.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Steven Fischler, Joel Sucher
Writer: Kristina Boden, Steven Fischler, Gerald Kagan, Lora Myers, Joel Sucher
Actors: Paul Avrich, Jello Biafra, Murray Bookchin, Emma Goldman

Monkey Grip (1982)

A frank portrayal of a year in the life of a divorced mother living in Melbourne, trying to cope with her daughter and her own relationship with a drug addict while trying to get into the music business. Year 1982.

Generes: Drama
Director: Ken Cameron
Writer: Ken Cameron, Helen Garner (book), Helen Garner
Actors: Noni Hazlehurst, Colin Friels, Alice Garner, Harold Hopkins

Disconnected: A Documentary (2008)

Three college students take on the challenge of giving up their computers to see how their academic, social, and work lives are affected. No Facebook. No YouTube. No e-mail. How will they … Year 2008.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Melody Gilbert
Writer: N/A
Actors: Mitchell Lundin, Caitlin Magnusson, Andrew Tatge

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Bruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into, whenever he loses his temper. Year 2008.

Generes: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Director: Louis Leterrier
Writer: Zak Penn (screenplay), Zak Penn (screen story), Stan Lee (Marvel comic book), Jack Kirby (Marvel comic book)
Actors: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt

Into the Wild (2007)

After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Year 2007.

Generes: Adventure, Biography, Drama
Director: Sean Penn
Writer: Sean Penn (screenplay), Jon Krakauer (book)
Actors: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Jena Malone