Search results for "United States of America"
Night Falls on Manhattan (1997)
A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father and his partner.
Selena (1997)
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her…
Honey We Shrunk Ourselves (1997)
The joke’s on absent-minded scientist Wayne Szalinski when his troublesome invention shrinks him, his brother and their wives so effectively that their children think they’ve completely disappeared. Of course, this…
Prison of Secrets (1997)
Lynn Schaffer is willfully irresponsible once too often, gets fired and refuses a plea-bargain with her employer. She’s now convicted and because of this uncooperative attitude gets the maximum sentence,…
The Outsider (1997)
In a futuristic theme park, people interact with androids in mafia gangster scenarios, unleashing their deepest violent and sexual desires on the android characters. A new android, called the Outsider,…
Love Jones (1997)
Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they’ve got a “love thing”…
City of Industry (1997)
A retired thief swears revenge on the lunatic who murdered his brother and partner, while going on the run with the loot they stole.
Drunks (1997)
At the beginning of a nightly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Jim seems particularly troubled. His sponsor encourages him to talk that night, the first time in seven months, so he does…
Blast (1997)
Terrorists attempt to disrupt the Atlanta Olympics by kidnapping the U.S. women’s swim team. If their demands are not met, the team will be executed. Only janitor Jack Bryant, a…
The Devil’s Own (1997)
Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA’s deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is…
Private Parts (1997)
The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is recounted from his humble beginnings to his view from the top. Possessing a desire to be an on-air personality since…
Too Much Sleep (1997)
While riding the bus one day, night watchman Jack Crawford gets distracted by a beautiful girl and has his gun stolen. To get it back, he enlists the help of…
The Watermelon Woman (1997)
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played ‘mammy’ archetypes.
The Daytrippers (1997)
Eliza D’Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her…
Rhyme & Reason (1997)
A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.
Jungle 2 Jungle (1997)
Uptight New York City executive, Michael Cromwell, pursues his soon-to-be ex-wife to South America and returns home with the son he never knew he had—a boy raised in a tribal…
Journey of the Heart (1997)
Janice is the subject of the town gossips for four reasons: she wears too much lipstick, her hair is too big, she is a single-mother and her two children are…
Just Write (1997)
A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.
Night Vision (1997)
A psycho serial killer who videotapes each of his bloody conquests is on the loose, and it’s up to alcoholic motorcycle cop Dak and his new tough-as-nails partner, Kristen, to…
Campfire Tales (1997)
Anthology of famous, scary urban legends done with a modern twist.
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997)
Tara and Maya are two inseparable friends in India. Their tastes, habits, and hobbies are the same. Years later, the two have matured, but have maintained their friendship. Tara gets…
An American Affair (1997)
Mutual friends Barbara and Genevieve are both sleeping with District Attorney Sam Brady. When they become aware of their bizzare love triangle, they plot against him.
Donnie Brasco (1997)
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
Booty Call (1997)
Rushon is sexually pent-up and ready to take thing things to the next level with his girlfriend, Nikki. But when he calls for a date, she asks to make it…
Leprechaun 4: In Space (1997)
On a planet in a distant galaxy, a power hungry Leprechaun, holds a beautiful alien princess hostage in order to marry her for her royal title. With her title and…
Dark Breed (1997)
Captain Saxon, an agent for the top secret Omega agency, has been given the assignment of tracking down and either capturing or killing the crew members of a secret space…
Dying to Belong (1997)
When a girls friend is killed by a college hazing, she is the only one who can find out the truth.
Volcano: Fire on the Mountain (1997)
Angel Falls is a mountain ski resort where a nearby volcano is about to erupt. Volcanic scientist Peter Slater must convince his boss and the local population of the danger…
George Carlin: Personal Favorites (1997)
After starring in a dozen or so HBO Special Presentations, comedian George Carlin has amassed a substantial body of work in the cable channel’s vaults. Personal Favorites is a greatest-hits…
Miss Evers’ Boys (1997)
The true story of the US Government’s 1932 Tuskeegee Syphilis Experiments, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die, despite a cure having been developed.
Rosewood (1997)
Spurred by a white woman’s lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
…First Do No Harm (1997)
When Lori Reimuller learns that her young son Robbie has epilepsy, she first trusts the judgment of the hospital staff in how best to bring it under control. As Robbie’s…
Mandela and de Klerk (1997)
Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both received Emmy nominations for their performances in this made-for-TV movie. The plot follows Nelson Mandela’s 27-year struggle to end apartheid.
Touch (1997)
At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he’s prone to those who want to exploit him.
True Vengeance (1997)
An ex-naval intelligence officer is forced to assassinate a CEO when his daughter is kidnapped by the Yakuza.
That Darn Cat (1997)
While making his nightly rounds in the neighborhood, Patti’s pet cat D.C. finds himself the carrier of a call for help from a kidnap victim. Patti enlists skeptical law enforcement…
Fools Rush In (1997)
After a one night stand with Alex, Isabel realizes that she is pregnant and they decide to get married. However, along with the marriage comes compromise of one’s own cultural…
Absolute Power (1997)
A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run,…
Passion and Romance: Double or Nothing (1997)
Romance novelist Kathleen Connell meets the suave Jack at one of her book signings. He asks for a date, and she agrees. Through various mishaps, their date is postponed twice,…
Vegas Vacation (1997)
The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas.