Movie List for "james"

Washington Square (1997) Drama Romance Movie

In this adaptation of the Henry James novel set in 19th-century New York City, a wealthy spinster with an overbearing father is pursued by a handsome fortune hunter who may be only after her money. Year 1997.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: Henry James, Carol Doyle
Actors: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith

Jefferson in Paris (1995) Biography Drama History Movie

Widower Thomas Jefferson (3rd US president 1801-09) lives in Paris 1785-90 with his daughter. He has a pretty slave girl accompany his other daughter to France. He has an alleged affair with her resulting in children. Year 1995.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: James Ivory
Writer: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Actors: Nick Nolte, Greta Scacchi, Gwyneth Paltrow

Exposed (1983) Drama Music Movie

Wisconsin farm girl Elizabeth Carlson leaves her family and her English-teacher lover behind, and escapes to New York City, where she soon makes a career for herself as a fashion model. During a private viewing of paintings, she i… Year 1983.

Generes: Drama, Music
Director: James Toback
Writer: James Toback
Actors: Nastassja Kinski, Rudolf Nureyev, Harvey Keitel

Galileo (1994) Classic Movie

Biography of astronomer Galileo. Year 1994.

Generes: Classic
Director: James Joseph
Writer: N/A
Actors: Leela Panikkar, Narendra Prasad, Varma Vijayakumar

Perfect (1985) Drama Romance Movie

A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn’t love at first sight. Year 1985.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: James Bridges
Writer: Aaron Latham, James Bridges
Actors: John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ramey Ellis

Velvet Goldmine (1998) Drama Music Movie

In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild. Year 1998.

Generes: Drama, Music
Director: Todd Haynes
Writer: James Lyons, Todd Haynes
Actors: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale

Caboose (1996) Thriller Movie

An abandoned caboose becomes a junkie’s hideout, a multiple murder has been committed. A police investigation leads nowhere, the crime remains unsolved, and Marceau, a hardened cop, resigns in the aftermath. But his troubles don’t… Year 1996.

Generes: Thriller
Director: Richard Roy
Writer: Michel Michaud, Odile Poliquin, Richard Roy
Actors: Céline Bonnier, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, James Hyndman

Toys in the Attic (1963) Drama Movie

Julian Berniers and his bride Lily leave Chicago to visit his two spinster sisters, Carrie and Anna, in New Orleans but Lily’s jealousy combined with Carrie’s possessiveness of Julian threaten to destroy the whole family. Year 1963.

Generes: Drama
Director: George Roy Hill
Writer: Lillian Hellman, James Poe
Actors: Dean Martin, Geraldine Page, Yvette Mimieux

Les ailes de la colombe (1981) Drama Romance Movie

A mature lady approaches a young actor and offers him a great amount of money to get acquainted with her lonely daughter, who suffers of an incurable illness. Eventually a true romance emerges, as mother has secret feelings for th… Year 1981.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Writer: Benoît Jacquot, Henry James, Florence Delay
Actors: Isabelle Huppert, Dominique Sanda, Michele Placido

Uncle Bun (1991) Comedy Drama Romance Movie

When he and his wife have to rush to the US, James asks his brother Charlie to take care of his three children. Charlie bonds with the younger children, but struggles to connect with Asha, the oldest. Year 1991.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Bhadran
Writer: P. Balachandran, Hari Pothan
Actors: Mohanlal, Kushboo, Nedumudi Venu

The Living Daylights (1987) Action Adventure Thriller Movie

James Bond is sent to investigate a KGB policy to kill all enemy spies and uncovers an arms deal that potentially has major global ramifications. Year 1987.

Generes: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director: John Glen
Writer: Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson, Ian Fleming
Actors: Timothy Dalton, Maryam d’Abo, Jeroen Krabbé

The Stupids (1996) Adventure Comedy Movie

An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their “stolen” garbage. Year 1996.

Generes: Adventure, Comedy
Director: John Landis
Writer: James Marshall, Harry Allard, Brent Forrester
Actors: Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall

The Story of O 2 (1984) Drama Movie

James Pembroke, a powerful industrialist, has become a nuisance to his rivals. That is the reason why they have decided to neutralize him. To this end they call on O, who has turned from victim to dominatrix. Her mission is to com… Year 1984.

Generes: Drama
Director: Éric Rochat
Writer: Dominique Aury, Jeffrey O’Kelly, Éric Rochat
Actors: Sandra Wey, Rosa Valenty, Manuel de Blas

Quartet (1981) Drama Romance Movie

Marya Zelli finds herself penniless after her art dealer husband, Stephan, is convicted of theft. Marya accepts the hospitality of a strange couple, H.J. and Lois Heidler, who lets her live in their house. Year 1981.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: James Ivory
Writer: Jean Rhys, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Michel Maingois
Actors: Isabelle Adjani, Maggie Smith, Alan Bates