Movie Releases by Genre
The RainmakerNovember 21, 1997 |
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AnastasiaNovember 21, 1997 |
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The Sweet HereafterNovember 21, 1997On a winter's day, in the small rural community of Sam Dent, British Columbia, a school bus inexplicably crashes into a frozen lake, taking the lives of fourteen children and injuring many others. Shortly thereafter, Mitchell Stephens (Holm), a big city lawyer, comes to the community with promises to compensate its citizens for their loss. (Fine Line Films)
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The Tango LessonNovember 14, 1997A filmmaker (Sally Potter), dissatisfied wth her latest screenplay, stumbles upon the tango and an Argentinian tango dancer (Pablo Veron) living in Paris. Fascinated by both, she places herself under Pablo's tutelage, striking a deal — if Pablo will make her a tango dancer, she will let him star in her next film. He accomplishes his side of the bargain when they perform in a show, but her attempt to make a film with Pablo in Buenos Aires exposes the complexities at the heart of the story — how do you follow when your instinct is to lead? [Sony Pictures Classics]
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The Wings of the DoveNovember 7, 1997 |
Eve's BayouNovember 7, 1997 |
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Mad CityNovember 7, 1997 |
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Happy TogetherOctober 30, 1997 |
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GattacaOctober 24, 1997 |
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A Life Less OrdinaryOctober 24, 1997 |
Best MenOctober 17, 1997The film opens with 4 tuxedo clad men showing up at a penitentiary to meet a friend who has just been released after three years in prison and is going straight from the jail to marry his girl friend. En route to the wedding, one of the men asks to stop by a bank to pick up some cash. As it turns out, he is a wanted bank robber who uses Shakespeare passages during his robberies and thus has become known as "Hamlet". Soon all five men are caught up in the bank and involved in the robbery as they end up in a hostage situation. The hostage negotiator shows up who turns out to be Hamlet's father. As the men are all known to those being robbed, this quirky comedy takes a left turn as their hostages all work to support the men.
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GummoOctober 17, 1997 |
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The Devil's AdvocateOctober 17, 1997 |
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Telling Lies in AmericaOctober 15, 1997 |
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Boogie NightsOctober 10, 1997 |
The House of YesOctober 10, 1997 |
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Gang RelatedOctober 8, 1997 |
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Seven Years in TibetOctober 8, 1997 |
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U TurnOctober 3, 1997He's a small-time gambler with a backpack full of cash, an overdue debt in Vegas and a broken radiator hose. She's a hot-and-cold vixen caught in the grips of a twisted relationship with her powerful husband. Both of them just want to get out of town. And after you meet the citizens of Superior, Arizona, you'll understand why. (Sony)
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Kiss the GirlsOctober 3, 1997 |
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The Ice StormSeptember 26, 1997 |
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Soul FoodSeptember 26, 1997 |
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The EdgeSeptember 26, 1997 |
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Nenette and BoniSeptember 19, 1997Teenage siblings Nenette and Boni were raised apart as a result of their parents' divorce. Their mother, who doted on her son Boni, has died. He works for an interesting couple as a pizza baker, and is surprised and enraged when his younger sister, having run away from boarding school, suddenly turns up. There's a problem that they must confront.
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Going All the WaySeptember 19, 1997 |
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L.A. ConfidentialSeptember 19, 1997 |
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My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an ArgumentSeptember 17, 1997Paul Dedalus is at a crossroads in his life. He has to make several decisions; should he complete his doctorate, does he want to become a full professor, does he really love his long-standing girlfriend, or should he re-start with one of his other lovers? Is he avoiding the despairing life his father can't escape from?
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The Myth of FingerprintsSeptember 17, 1997 |
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A Self-Made HeroSeptember 12, 1997 |
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Fire Down BelowSeptember 5, 1997 |
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She's So LovelyAugust 29, 1997 |
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HoodlumAugust 27, 1997 |
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G.I. JaneAugust 22, 1997Moore stars as gutsy Lieutenant O'Neil, the first woman ever given the opportunity to earn a place in the armed forces most highly skilled combat unit -- the elite Navy SEALS. But the already brutal rigors of training camp turn into an unimaginable test of courage and determination once it becomes clear that no one -- powerful politicians, top military brass, or her male Navy SEAL teammates -- wants her to succeed. (Buena Vista Entertainment)
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FireAugust 22, 1997 |
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The DeltaAugust 15, 1997Lincoln, who's not yet 18, leads a straight life most of the time: he has a girl friend, goes to dances, jokes with guys. But he also has a secret life, in which he's drawn to dark places where he has sex with men he doesn't know. One night, while visiting a gay video arcade, he connects with John, a Vietnamese-born gay man, in his 20s probably, whose father was an African-American US soldier. John invites Lincoln to spend some carefree time with him, and Lincoln takes him to his father's boat. John then convinces Lincoln to take the boat into the Mississippi delta, where setting off some fireworks out of season precipitates betrayal and revenge.
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Cop LandAugust 15, 1997Sylvester Stallone stars as Freddy Heflin, the sheriff of a place everyone calls "Cop Land" -- a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he's long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town's peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action -- and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law. (Buena Vista Entertainment)
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Career GirlsAugust 8, 1997 |
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In the Company of MenAugust 1, 1997 |
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Picture PerfectAugust 1, 1997 |
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One Eight SevenJuly 30, 1997 |
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Air Force OneJuly 25, 1997Wolfgang Petersen's gripping thriller about an uncompromising U.S. President (Ford) who has just told the world he will not negotiate with terrorists. When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter. (Sony)
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Star MapsJuly 23, 1997Carlos wants to be an actor. But his father, Pepe, wants him to work in the family business, that is, male prostitution. Carlos decides that he will be one of his father's boys until he can get his foot in the door in Hollywood. Finally one of his clients, a rich soap star, offers him a bit part in her show. Pepe tell Carlos that she is just using him and demands that he not see the women any longer. Carlos defies his father and when his big day comes he is finds out the harsh realities of life are even harsher than he imagined.
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Her Majesty, Mrs. BrownJuly 18, 1997 |
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ContactJuly 11, 1997 |
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Face/OffJune 27, 1997FBI agent Sean Archer (Travolta) knows how to stop elusive terrorist Castor Troy (Cage). He'll become him. Archer undergoes a futuristic surgery and has Troy's face mapped onto his, then infiltrates the terrorist's world to discover his deadly secrets. But as much as Archer looks and acts like Troy, he doesn't really know him. He never figures Troy will retaliate and force doctors to transform him into Archer. Now the agent faces a shattering nightmare: his archrival is living with his family. (Paramount)
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UndergroundJune 20, 1997 |
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Ulee's GoldJune 6, 1997 |
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The Pillow BookJune 6, 1997Three experiences make an indelible impression in a young girl's childhood: her father's tender calligraphy on her face and neck, the text of a noblewoman's sensual diary (or pillow book), and the discovery that her father is being blackmailed. These three images become a single obsession when the girl becomes a woman (Vivian Wu of The Joy Luck Club) and meets a man (Trainspotting's Ewan McGregor) who offers his body to her, both as a blank page to write upon and as a weapon of revenge. (Columbia TriStar)
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Brassed OffMay 23, 1997 |
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Love! Valour! Compassion!May 16, 1997 |
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Night Falls on ManhattanMay 16, 1997Sean Casey (Garcia) is just another idealistic assistant D.A. - until his prosecution of a cop-killing drug lord catapults him into the center of New York's tempestuous political arena. Vowing to follow the clues wherever they lead, the young D.A. embarks on a search for the truth that will force him to question his faith in the law, his loyalty to loved ones and his place in a system where justice is the ultimate con. (Paramount)
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La Promesse (The Promise)May 16, 1997Igor and his father, Roger, are making a decent living renting apartments to illegal immigrants and sometimes working them illegally (among other scams). But when the building inspector pays a surprise visit and Amidou falls off a scaffold in his hurry to hide, things start to unravel, particularly when Igor makes a promise to the injured Amidou that ultimately exposes the different values of Igor and Roger, and of Amidou's wife, Assita.
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The BraveMay 10, 1997 |
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NowhereMay 9, 1997 |
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Children of the RevolutionApril 30, 1997After a mad, passionate fling on a whirlwind trip to Moscow, party girl Joan Fraser (Davis) returns home pregnant. And when little Joe is born, everyone wonders who "Daddy" is. Soon, the ball starts rolling on a hilarious sequence of events that includes a clueless husband (Rush), a lovesick double agent (Neill), and even Joseph Stalin (Abraham). (BV Entertainment)
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Irma VepApril 30, 1997 |
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VolcanoApril 25, 1997 |
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Murder at 1600April 18, 1997Murder inside the White House! Who did it -- and why? That's what a hardnosed D.C. homicide cop (Snipes) and hair-triggered Secret Service agent (Lane) uncover in this mystery packed with suspects, cover-ups, covert agents, daring action and an overseas crisis that could blow at any instant. (Warner Bros.)
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TravellerApril 18, 1997 |
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Paradise RoadApril 11, 1997 |
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Shall We Dance?April 11, 1997A middle-aged workaholic's incredibly dull life takes a funny turn when he signs up for a ballroom dance class -- just to meet the sexy dance teacher. But when he finally muscles up the nerve for lessons he winds up with a different instructor and her colorfully eccentric class of beginners! And now he'll have to step lightly -- and do some fancy footwork -- if he expects to keep his new secret passion from his family and friends! (Miramax)
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Chasing AmyApril 4, 1997Lifelong best friends Holden (Affleck) and Banky (Lee) are enjoying success as the creators of the cult hit comic book "Bluntman and Chronic." When they meet fellow comic book artist Alyssa (Adams), Holden's desire for the beautiful charmer is immediate. Alyssa, however, has set her romantic sights elsewhere. (Miramax Films)
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Inventing the AbbottsApril 4, 1997 |
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The Devil's OwnMarch 26, 1997 |
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MaborosiMarch 21, 1997 |
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SelenaMarch 21, 1997 |
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CrashMarch 21, 1997The immediate subject matter of Crash is the strange lure of the auto collision, provoking as it does the human fascination with death and the tendency to eroticize danger. Most motorists will slow down to stare at the scene of a collision; they may feel their pulses quickening and become exquisitely aware of the fragility of their own bodies. The characters of Crash carry this awareness a step further, cherishing and nurturing it. For them, a car collision is a sexual turn-on, and a jolting life-force they come to crave. [Fine Line Features]
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Gray's AnatomyMarch 19, 1997 |
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Love JonesMarch 14, 1997Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Mosley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friend, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.
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The Substance of FireMarch 14, 1997Ron Rifkin plays a headstrong book publisher who refuses to "sell out" by releasing anything commercial, even when his business partner and son (Goldwyn) discovers a sure-fire best-seller. As the father's stubbornness pushes their company to the brink of bankruptcy, the son must convince his brother and sister (Hutton and Parker) to join him in a fight that will save the business, but may destroy their family. (BV Entertainment)
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Private PartsMarch 7, 1997 |
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The Watermelon WomanMarch 5, 1997Cheryl (Cheryl Dunye) is a twenty-something black lesbian working as a clerk in a video store while struggling to make a documentary about Fae Richards, an obscure black actress from the 1930's. Cheryl is surprised to discover that Richards (known popularly as "the Watermelon Woman") had a white lesbian lover. At the same time, Cheryl falls in love with a very cute white customer at the video store (Guinevere Turner. [First Run Features]
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The DaytrippersMarch 5, 1997 |
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Donnie BrascoFebruary 28, 1997 |
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Smilla's Sense of SnowFebruary 28, 1997 |
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Hard EightFebruary 28, 1997Sydney (Hall) is a poker-faced professional gambler with a soft heart for a hard luck story. He plays guardian angel to unlucky John (Reilly) and a hooker, Clementine (Paltrow), whom he grows to love like family. When John's and Clementine's honeymoon night leads to a disastrous hostage situation, Sydney takes care of it, as usual. But when slick casino pro Jimmy (Jackson) threatens to reveal a secret from Sydney's past that could destroy his relationship with the newlyweds, Sydney decides to hedge his bets and not leave anything to chance. (Sony)
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Lost HighwayFebruary 21, 1997 |
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RosewoodFebruary 21, 1997 |
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TouchFebruary 14, 1997 |
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Absolute PowerFebruary 14, 1997 |
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Fools Rush InFebruary 14, 1997 |
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SubUrbiaFebruary 7, 1997 |
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Dante's PeakFebruary 7, 1997 |
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Hotel de LoveFebruary 7, 1997 |
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PrefontaineJanuary 24, 1997 |
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MotherJanuary 24, 1997 |
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Albino AlligatorJanuary 17, 1997Matt Dillon and Gary Sinise play brothers Dova and Milo ... a couple of small-time crooks suddenly in way over their heads. When a holdup goes terribly wrong, the robbers flee to a local bar, desperately taking everyone inside hostage. With nowhere to run and time running out, it's a deadly situation where every second counts! (Buena Vista)
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MetroJanuary 17, 1997 |
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Ghosts of MississippiJanuary 3, 1997 |
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ThievesDecember 25, 1996 |
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The People vs. Larry FlyntDecember 25, 1996 |
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EvitaDecember 25, 1996 |
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MichaelDecember 25, 1996 |
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The Portrait of a LadyDecember 24, 1996 |
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One Fine DayDecember 20, 1996 |
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Marvin's RoomDecember 18, 1996Seventeen years ago, fiercely independent Lee (Streep) left home ... and left behind her kindhearted sister Bessie (Keaton) to care for their father, Marvin (Cronyn). But now Lee is returning with her teenage son (DiCaprio), for a homecoming that's sure to turn the entire household upside down. (BV Entertainment)
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Bastard Out of CarolinaDecember 15, 1996 |
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Citizen RuthDecember 13, 1996 |
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Whisper of the HeartDecember 13, 1996A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination.
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Jerry MaguireDecember 13, 1996 |
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Girls Lost
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Maktub
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Based on a True Story
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