Power (
1986) | IMDb:
5.7
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Starring:
Richard Gere
,
Denzel Washington
,
Gene Hackman
,
Julie Christie
,
Kate Capshaw
,
E.G. Marshall
Directed by:
Sidney Lumet
Two of a Kind (
1983) | IMDb:
4.7
God has had just about enough of the human's attitude so he will destroy the planet very soon. It is up to a struggling inventor and a bank teller, both with very amateur criminal minds, to save the world.
Starring:
John Travolta
,
Olivia Newton-John
,
Charles Durning
,
Oliver Reed
,
Beatrice Straight
,
Scatman Crothers
Poltergeist (
1982) | IMDb:
7.3
Upon realizing that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve Freeling calls in a team of parapsychologists to help before it's too late.
Starring:
Craig T. Nelson
,
JoBeth Williams
,
Beatrice Straight
,
Dominique Dunne
,
Oliver Robins
,
Heather O'Rourke
The Formula (
1980) | IMDb:
5.6
While investigating the death of a friend and fellow cop, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine stumbles across evidence that Nazis created a synthetic alternative to gasoline during World War II. This revelation has the potential to end the established global oil industry, making the formula a very valuable and dangerous piece of information. Eventually, Caine must contend with oil tycoon Adam Steiffel, who clearly has his own agenda regarding the formula.
Starring:
George C. Scott
,
Marlon Brando
,
Marthe Keller
,
John Gielgud
,
G. D. Spradlin
,
Beatrice Straight
Directed by:
John G. Avildsen
Bloodline (
1979) | IMDb:
4.6
A pampered heiress inherits her father's pharmaceutical empire when he dies in a suspicious accident, and soon finds herself surrounded by ruthless board members and grasping family members who will seemingly stop at nothing to profit.
Network (
1976) | IMDb:
8.1
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Starring:
Peter Finch
,
Faye Dunaway
,
William Holden
,
Robert Duvall
,
Beatrice Straight
,
Wesley Addy
The Nun's Story (
1959) | IMDb:
7.5
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Starring:
Audrey Hepburn
,
Peter Finch
,
Edith Evans
,
Peggy Ashcroft
,
Dean Jagger
,
Mildred Dunnock