The Big Town (1987)
It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank at a private craps game at the Gem Club, owned by George Cole, and falls in love with two women, one of them Cole’s wife.
Director: Ben Bolt
Actors: Bruce Dern, David Marshall Grant, Del Close, Diane Lane, Don Francks, Lee Grant, Matt Dillon, Suzy Amis, Tom Skerritt, Tommy Lee Jones
Finding Altamira (2016)
The story of nine-year old Maria and her father Marcelino who, in 1879, found the first pre-historic cave paintings at the now world famous Altamira cave.
The Gambler (1974)
New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him.
On the Milky Road (2016)
A story that stretches across war, blossoming love, and living as a recluse.
Red (2008)
Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow…
Hornet’s Nest (2012)
Set in Charlotte, N.C., the story opens with everyone desperate to solve the latest crisis: a serial killer is specializing in out-of-town businessmen. Hammer and West make the murder investigation…
The Maids (1975)
A film version of Genet’s play. Two maids, Solange and Claire, hate their employers and, while they are out, take turns at dressing up as Madame and insulting her.
Honeydripper (2007)
In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort…
Copying Beethoven (2006)
A fictionalised exploration of Beethoven’s life in his final days working on his Ninth Symphony. It is 1824. Beethoven is racing to finish his new symphony. However, it has been…
Falling from Grace (1992)
Rock singer John Mellencamp makes his screen and directorial debut in this story by “Lonesome Dove” author, Larry McMurtry. The story, not too separated from Mellencamp’s real life, finds him…
Apostle Peter and the Last Supper (2012)
The film portrays Saint Peter reflecting on his time with Jesus and his fellow Apostles during his final imprisonment in Rome. In particular, Peter attempts to convert one of his…