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Moshe Diamant
Moshe Diamant is an American film producer. He is best known for having started Trans World Entertainment (film company), Trans World Entertainment (TWE) in 1983. Filmography (Producer) He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted. Film ;Miscellaneous crew ;As writer ;Thanks Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Diamant, Moshe American film production company founders Living people Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timecop
''Timecop'' is a 1994 American science fiction action film directed by Peter Hyams and co-written by Mike Richardson (publisher), Mike Richardson and Mark Verheiden. Richardson also served as executive producer. The film is based on ''Timecop (comics), Timecop'', a story created by Richardson, written by Verheiden, and drawn by Ron Randall, which appeared in the anthology comic ''Dark Horse Comics'', published by ''Dark Horse Comics''. It is the first installment in the Timecop (franchise), ''Timecop'' franchise. The film stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Max Walker, a police officer in 1994, with time travel having been made possible, and later a United States, U.S. Federal government of the United States, federal agent in 2004. It also stars Ron Silver as a corrupt politician and Mia Sara as Melissa Walker, the agent's wife. The story follows Walker's life as he fights time-travel crime and investigates the politician's plans. ''Timecop'' remains Van Damme's highest-grossing fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Spirits (film)
''High Spirits'' is a 1988 fantasy comedy film written and directed by Neil Jordan and starring Steve Guttenberg, Daryl Hannah, Beverly D'Angelo, Liam Neeson and Peter O'Toole. It is an Irish, British and American co-production. Set in a remote Irish castle called Dromore Castle, County Limerick, ''High Spirits'' is a topsy-turvy comedy with thematic leanings towards Ireland's rich folklore regarding ghosts and spirits, where the castle starts to come to life with the help of such denizens. Plot Cash-strapped Peter Plunkett has converted his ancestral home, the dilapidated Castle Plunkett, into a bed and breakfast after his father's death ten years prior. Owing money to Irish-American businessman Jim Brogan, who attempts to move the castle to Malibu and convert it into a theme park unless he has the money within three weeks time before facing foreclosure, Plunkett attempts to turn the castle into "the most haunted castle in Europe" for the tourist trade. Inspired by his moth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyes Of An Angel
''Eyes of an Angel'' is a 1991 American drama film starring John Travolta and directed by Robert Harmon. It was released in France, Sweden, and on television in the United States as ''The Tender''. It was released straight-to-video in 1994 under its proper title to coincide with Travolta's bigger name release, ''Pulp Fiction''. According to the opening credits, the movie is based on a true story. The film was shot predominantly in Chicago with some pickups and reshoots in Los Angeles. It was the final film to be produced under the Trans World Entertainment label. Travolta plays Bobby Allen, a down-on-his-luck single father and recovering alcoholic whose wife died of a drug overdose. With no job and no money, he turns to Cissy, his late wife's brother, for a job as a money courier, while his 10-year-old daughter finds a wounded fighting dog. She takes care of the dog over her father's objections, until Bobby is betrayed by Cissy, who blames him for his sister's death. Desperat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stone Cold (1991 Film)
''Stone Cold'' is a 1991 American action film directed by Craig R. Baxley, starring American football player Brian Bosworth in his acting debut. Bosworth plays an undercover police officer who infiltrates an outlaw biker gang that tries to assassinate the district attorney and free one of their members who is on his trial for the murder. The film co-stars Lance Henriksen, William Forsythe and Sam McMurray. The film was released by Columbia Pictures on May 17, 1991. It performed poorly at the box office, grossing $9 million on its $25 million budget. It has since developed a cult following. Plot Joe Huff is an Alabama cop who has been suspended for excessive violence. After stopping a supermarket robbery, he is summoned by FBI agent Lance Dockery, who takes him to meet with special agent Frank Cunningham. Cunningham blackmails Joe by threatening to turn Joe's three-week suspension into six months without pay. Cunningham wants Joe to go undercover in Mississippi and infiltr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men At Work (1990 Film)
''Men at Work'' is a 1990 American action comedy thriller film written and directed by Emilio Estevez, who also starred in the lead role. The film co-stars Charlie Sheen, Leslie Hope and Keith David. The film was released in the United States on August 24, 1990. Plot Garbage collectors Carl Taylor and James St. James are infamous mischief makers in their local community, using the garbage as play things and disturbing the peace. Local bike cop Mike harasses them frequently, but they are used to his antics and ignore him. However, they are placed on probation for their unprofessional attitude and are assigned an observer: their supervisor's brother-in-law, Louis. After work, the pair spy on Susan Wilkins, a woman living across the street, and watch as she is fighting with a man. She leaves the room and Carl, as a form of payback, shoots the man with a pellet gun. As James and Carl hide and laugh, two men enter Susan's apartment, garrote the man and drag him away. After stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Come In Peace
''I Come in Peace'' (released under the alternative title ''Dark Angel'') is a 1990 American science fiction action film directed by Craig R. Baxley, and starring Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and Matthias Hues. The film was released in the United States on September 28, 1990. The film is about a rule-breaking vice cop who becomes involved in the investigation of mysterious drug-related murders on the streets of Houston, Texas. The original title is ''Dark Angel''; the film was planned to be released under the same title in the United States (which had the latest release) but was renamed by Triumph Releasing to ''I Come in Peace'' because of two other movies entitled ''The Dark Angel'' (from 1925 and 1935), according to executive producer Mark Damon (in a 1993 interview with UK magazine Impact), who preferred the original title. Plot Houston police detective Jack Caine will not let police procedure prevent him from pursuing his mission to wipe out the White ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ski Patrol (1990 Film)
''Ski Patrol'' is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Richard Correll and starring Roger Rose, Yvette Nipar, Paul Feig, T. K. Carter, Leslie Jordan, George Lopez, Ray Walston, and Martin Mull. Plot There are some ski school instructors who ally with an evil land developer to try to sabotage the ski patrol and convince the Forest Service to cancel the owner's lease on the ski area. At the end, though, the leader of the Forest Service wises up to the evil ski school's scheme and everything backfires. Cast * Roger Rose as Jerry Cramer * Yvette Nipar as Ellen * T.K. Carter as Iceman * Leslie Jordan as Murray, director of the operation * Paul Feig as Stanley * Sean Gregory Sullivan as Suicide, a "heavy metal rocker" harassing skiers * Tess Foltyn as Tiana * George Lopez as Eddie Martinez * Corby Timbrook as Lance Finkmayer * Steve Hytner as Myron * Ray Walston as Pops * Martin Mull as Sam Maris, a "mean, cocktail-swigging developer" * Rascal as Dumpster (the Bulldo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Me? (1990 Film)
''Why Me?'' is a 1990 American caper comedy film directed by Gene Quintano and starring Christopher Lambert, Kim Greist, Christopher Lloyd, and J. T. Walsh. The screenplay is credited to Donald E. Westlake and Leonard Maas Jr. (a pseudonym of David Koepp), and is based on the fifth book in Westlake's series of John Dortmunder novels. Plot The Byzantine Fire, a sacred ruby on loan from Turkey to the United States for exhibition, no sooner arrives in Los Angeles than it is stolen by Eastern religious extremists and hidden inside the safe of a local jewelry store. When professional burglar and jewel thief Gus Cardinale ( Christopher Lambert) breaks into the store and inadvertently steals the Byzantine Fire, he finds himself being chased around Los Angeles by the LAPD, the entire Los Angeles criminal element (whom the police have been mercilessly harassing in order to find the thief), two less-than-competent CIA agents, Turkish government agents and a not-too-tightly wrappe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honeymoon Academy
''Honeymoon Academy'' (also titled ''For Better or for Worse'') is a 1989 American adventure comedy film directed by Gene Quintano, starring Robert Hays and Kim Cattrall. During their honeymoon, a secret agent (Cattrall) and her new husband (Hays) become entangled in a plot to recover plates for counterfeiting U.S. currency. The film, described as a "would-be '' Romancing the Stone'' clone", has also been noted for its Hitchcock references. It released on May 11, 1990, to poor reviews. Plot Chris and Sean meet by chance when the latter thwarts a strange attack on the former at a public library. This leads to a whirlwind romance between the two and soon, a marriage. But Sean does not suspect that his new bride, whom he believes to be a simple travel agent, is in fact a spy working for the U.S. government. Chris' superior Tina gifts a pair of plane tickets to Madrid to her for her honeymoon. But when the couple arrives at their destination airport, Chris is separated from Sean and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghosts Can't Do It
''Ghosts Can't Do It'' is a 1989 romantic fantasy comedy film, the last film written and directed by John Derek, and starring Bo Derek and Anthony Quinn, with Julie Newmar and Leo Damian in supporting roles. The film was panned by critics and was a box office disappointment. Donald Trump's appearance as himself earned a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor. Trump and Damian were both nominated for Worst New Star, but lost to Sofia Coppola in ''The Godfather Part III''. The film also won the Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Bo Derek) and Worst Director (John Derek). Plot Katie is married to elderly billionaire Scott. In spite of their 30-year age difference, the two are deeply in love and live an active, fun-filled life, including passionate and frequent sex. While the two are horseback riding, Scott suffers a heart attack. He survives, but the couple is devastated to learn that he will no longer be able to have sex. Scott is denied a heart transplant due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Game (film)
''Night Game'' is a 1989 American slasher film directed by Peter Masterson and starring Roy Scheider, Lane Smith, Karen Young, and Richard Bradford. It follows a police detective attempting to stop a hook-handed serial killer whose murders coincide with nighttime baseball games at the Houston Astrodome. Plot Along a beachfront boardwalk in Galveston, Texas, a prostitute named Loretta Akers is attacked by an unseen assailant and has her throat slit, making her the latest victim in a string of serial killings. Mike Seaver, a former Minor League Baseball player-turned-police officer, goes to investigate the crime scene, where he finds a shred of a paper reading "best of luck" in Loretta's garter belt. Mike argues with county police officer Kyle Broussard, who is protective over the case, and whom Mike believes is secretly a pimp. Mike and fellow detective Oscar Mendoza determine that each of the murders have corresponded with a victory of the Houston Astros pitcher Sil Baretto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Witch
''Teen Witch'' is a 1989 American teen fantasy comedy film directed by Dorian Walker, written by Robin Menken and Vernon Zimmerman, and starring Robyn Lively and Zelda Rubinstein. The plot follows Louise, a teenage girl who discovers she is a witch and gains powers on her 16th birthday. Originally pitched as a female version of ''Teen Wolf'' (1985), it was later reworked into a standalone spin-off film of its own. The film features numerous impromptu musical numbers, including rap sequences, and has since become a cult classic, aided by midnight theater showings and regular cable television airings (including through annual showings as part of ABC Family/Freeform's '' 13 Nights of Halloween''). The film is also popular for its music and 1980s fashion nostalgia. Plot Fifteen-year-old Louise Miller longs to be popular and catch the eye of high school quarterback Brad Powell. However, Brad dates cheerleader Randa, and Louise is seen as an uncool underclassman with a similar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |