The Biblical story of Joseph, who was sold to slavery by his brothers who were jealous of his prophetic abilities to analyze dreams and of his being their fathers' favorite.Written by Keath <keath@webtv.net>
December 15, 2014
Joseph (1995)
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Abraham (1993)
Abraham
Abraham is a television movie based on the life of the Biblical patriarch Abraham. It was shot in Ouarzazate, Morocco.
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The Old Testament story of Abraham and the trials he endures. Commanded by God to lead his family to the promised land of Canaan with the promise that if he does so, his descendants will become a great and numerous tribe. His obedience, as well as that of his children and grandchildren, is severely tested as they prove their faith to God.Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
Harlem Nights (1989) Trailer
Harlem Nights
They're up to something big.
Harlem Nights is a 1989 crime comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor.
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"Sugar" Ray is the owner of an illegal casino, who contend with the pressures of vicious gangster and corrupt policemen who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organized crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair!Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
Cooley High (1975) Trailer
Cooley High
Where the Student Body Was a Chick Named Veronica... The Senior Prom was a "belly rub" and the Class of '64 ran a Permanent crap game in the Men's Room!
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In the mid-1960's, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they meet a pair of career criminals and get falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through the end of high school and the dramatic end to their school year.
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Coming to America (1988) Trailer
Coming to America
This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.
Coming to America is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Landis, and based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, who also starred in the lead role.
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A pampered African prince (Eddie Murphy) wants more out of life than the beautiful woman to whom he's engaged. So, he heads to America to find a mate who will fall for him, not his riches, in this comedy from John Landis. Joined by his trusty sidekick (Arsenio Hall), the prince plunges into a job at a fast-food chain -- and romance with the boss's daughter. Murphy and Hall play a range of colorful characters, thanks to Oscar-nominated makeup wizardry.
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Friday (1995) Trailer
Friday
a lot can go down between thursday and saturday...
Friday is a 1995 American stoner buddy comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray in his directorial debut, and starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Tiny 'Zeus' Lister Jr, and John Witherspoon.
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Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do. Encounters with neighbors and other friends over the course of the day and night, and their ensuing antics, make up the rest of the movie.
Running Out of Time (1999) Trailer
Am zin
A criminal genius, who has only 14 days left in his life. A CID, who has the support of the entire police force. A psychological but fatal game between two men of super talent.
Running Out of Time (Chinese: 暗戰; pinyin: Àn zhàn; Cantonese Yale: Am3 jin3; literal title: Hidden War) is a 1999 Hong Kong action thriller film produced and directed by Johnnie To, and starring Andy Lau and Lau Ching-Wan.
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Dying Wah has nothing to be afraid of anymore when he realizes that he has only 4 weeks to live, and he's determined to get revenge for his father. Later, when Wah successfully gets away in a robbery, detective San makes up his mind and chases after Wah and arrests him. But, we can only have one winner in a game, who's gonna win?Written by L.H. Wong <lhw@sfs.org.sg>
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