Movie List for "book by"

Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1999)

One day, a boy named Jacob Two-Two (aptly named because every phrase that he utters is repeated) decides to set out to prove himself to his parents that he can do things, so his father, who… Year 1999.

Generes: Family, Fantasy
Director: George Bloomfield
Writer: Tim Burns, Mordecai Richler (book)
Actors: Gary Busey, Mark McKinney, Miranda Richardson, Max Morrow

Misery Harbour (1999)

Oslo, 1932. Espen Arnakke, an up and coming Danish born writer who only writes non-fiction, is constantly butting heads with book critic Johan Hoeg, who has not been impressed by anything … Year 1999.

Generes: Drama
Director: Nils Gaup
Writer: Sigve Endresen, Aksel Sandemose (novel), Kenny Sanders
Actors: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Stuart Graham, Anneke von der Lippe, Bjørn Floberg

Kill the Man (1999)

The two owners of the Long Shot Copies shop struggle against a copying giant, King Co. Having gotten their start from a one hundred thousand dollar windfall when one of them hit a … Year 1999.

Generes: Romance, Comedy
Director: Tom Booker, Jon Kean
Writer: Tom Booker, Jon Kean
Actors: Luke Wilson, Joshua Malina, Paula Devicq, Phillip Rhys

Molokai (1999)

The true story of the 19th century priest who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for the lepers. Year 1999.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Paul Cox
Writer: John Briley, Hilde Eynikel (book)
Actors: David Wenham, Kate Ceberano, Jan Decleir, Chris Haywood

Another Day in Paradise (1998)

In the hope of a big score, two junkie couples team up to commit various drug robberies which go disastrously wrong leading to dissent, violence and murder. Year 1998.

Generes: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Larry Clark
Writer: Eddie Little (book), Christopher Landon, Stephen Chin
Actors: James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner

Red River Valley (1997)

At the turn of the century, a young Chinese girl escapes from a religious sacrifice, and is rescued by an honorable Tibetan herdsman. The two fall in love, but problems arise when she is … Year 1997.

Generes: Drama, History, Romance, War
Director: Xiaoning Feng
Writer: Peter Fleming (book)
Actors: Jing Ning, Bing Shao, Zhen Ying, Paul Kersey

Wild Bill (1995)

The early career of legendary lawman Wild Bill Hickock is telescoped and culminates in his relocation in Deadwood and a reunion with Calamity Jane. Year 1995.

Generes: Action, Biography, Western
Director: Walter Hill
Writer: Peter Dexter (book), Thomas Babe (play), Walter Hill (screenplay)
Actors: Jeff Bridges, Ellen Barkin, John Hurt, Diane Lane

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