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The Blue Iguana
''The Blue Iguana'' is a 1988 American crime comedy film directed by John Lafia and starring Dylan McDermott, Jessica Harper, Pamela Gidley and James Russo. The plot is about a bounty hunter who is blackmailed into stopping the transfer of twenty million dollars from a Mexican tax paradise into the United States. The film was screened out of competition at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. Plot IRS agents send a private eye (Dylan McDermott) to Mexico to recover money laundered by a banker (Jessica Harper) and her sidekick (James Russo). Cast * Dylan McDermott as Vince Holloway * Jessica Harper as Cora * James Russo as Reno * Pamela Gidley as Dakota * Yano Anaya as Yano * Flea as Floyd * Michele Seipp as Zoe 'The Bartender' * Tovah Feldshuh as Detective Vera Quinn * Dean Stockwell as Detective Carl Strick * Katia Schkolnik as Mona * John Durbin as Louie Sparks * Eliett as Veronica * Don Pedro Colley as Boat Captain * Pedro Altamirano as Rubberhead * Benny Corral as Roy Recepti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lafia
John Lafia (April 2, 1957 – April 29, 2020) was an American film director and screenwriter. He was best known for co-writing the slasher film '' Child's Play'' (1988) with Don Mancini and Tom Holland. Career Lafia's first feature film was '' The Blue Iguana'', which he wrote and directed as well as producing the soundtrack. It was selected to screen at a special midnight showing in the Palais des Festivals at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. Lafia co-wrote the screenplay for '' Child's Play'' (1988). As a credited screenwriter, he was responsible for coining the name " Chucky" and contributing trademark dialog such as "Hi, I'm Chucky, wanna play?" Upon its release, ''Child's Play'' was number one at the North American box office. The film won a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film, as well as a nomination for best writing. The film was also an Official Selection at the Festival International du Film Fantastique d'Avoriaz. Lafia went on to direct '' Child's Play 2'' (1990). The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Durbin
John Durbin is an American actor. He is best known for playing Gul Lemec in the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' 2-part episode "Chain of Command". Filmography * ''Take Out'' (2005) ... as Hershel Kammer * ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' ** episode I Fall to Pieces ... as Ed * ''Angel'' ** episode "Quickening" ... as Dr. Fetvanovich * '' The Breed'' (2001) ... as Boudreaux * '' Star Trek: Voyager'' ** episode Critical Care ... as Alien Miner * '' The Huntress'' ** episode Scattered ... as Thin Man * '' Tully'' (2000) ... as Marshall * '' Providence'' ** episode The Kiss ... as Shopkeeper * '' Ride with the Devil'' (1999) ... as Skaggs * ''Dead Dogs'' (1999) ... as Gordon * '' A Will of Their Own'' (1998) ... as Sweatshop Foreman * ''Executive Power'' (1997) ... as Mr. Shank * '' The Shining'' ... as Horace 'Harry' Derwent * ''A Deadly Vision'' (1997) ... as Music store clerk * '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' ** episode A Simple Investigation ... as Traidy * ''Kansas City'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
20th Century Fox Films
The following are lists of 20th Century Studios films by decade: Lists Predecessors * List of Fox Film films (1914–1935) * List of Twentieth Century Pictures films (1933–1935) As 20th Century Fox * List of 20th Century Fox films (1935–1999) * List of 20th Century Fox films (2000–2020) International releases * List of 20th Century Fox International films As 20th Century Studios * List of 20th Century Studios films (2020–present) External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:20th Century Studios films 20th Century Studios Lists of films by studio 20th Century Studios ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Heist Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and rege ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Directorial Debut Films
1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet—it was the year of the first well-known computer virus, the 1988 Internet worm. The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United States (National Science Foundation Network) and Europe (Nordunet) as well as the first Internet-based chat protocol, Internet Relay Chat. The concept of the World Wide Web was first discussed at CERN in 1988. The Soviet Union began its major deconstructing towards a mixed economy at the beginning of 1988 and began its gradual dissolution. The Iron Curtain began to disintegrate in 1988 as Hungary began allowing freer travel to the Western world. The first extrasolar planet, Gamma Cephei Ab (confirmed in 2003), was detected this year and the World Health Organization began its mission to eradicate polio. Global warming also began to emerge as a more significant concern, with climate scientist James Hansen testifying before the U.S. Senate on the issue. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Crime Thriller Films
1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet—it was the year of the first well-known computer virus, the Morris worm, 1988 Internet worm. The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United States (National Science Foundation Network) and Europe (Nordunet) as well as the first Internet-based chat protocol, Internet Relay Chat. The concept of the World Wide Web was first discussed at CERN in 1988. The Soviet Union began its major deconstructing towards a mixed economy at the beginning of 1988 and began its Dissolution of the Soviet Union, gradual dissolution. The Iron Curtain began to disintegrate in 1988 as People's Republic of Hungary, Hungary began allowing freer travel to the Western world. The first extrasolar planet, Gamma Cephei Ab (confirmed in 2003), was detected this year and the World Health Organization began its mission to Eradication of polio, eradicate polio. Global warming also began to emerge as a more significant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Crime Drama Films
1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet—it was the year of the first well-known computer virus, the 1988 Internet worm. The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United States (National Science Foundation Network) and Europe (Nordunet) as well as the first Internet-based chat protocol, Internet Relay Chat. The concept of the World Wide Web was first discussed at CERN in 1988. The Soviet Union began its major deconstructing towards a mixed economy at the beginning of 1988 and began its gradual dissolution. The Iron Curtain began to disintegrate in 1988 as Hungary began allowing freer travel to the Western world. The first extrasolar planet, Gamma Cephei Ab (confirmed in 2003), was detected this year and the World Health Organization began its mission to eradicate polio. Global warming also began to emerge as a more significant concern, with climate scientist James Hansen testifying before the U.S. Senate on the issue. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Comedy-drama Films
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