For the Boys (
1991) | IMDb:
6.3
On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard, Eddie decides he wants her out of the show — mostly because she upstages him. Dixie is close to leaving of her own accord, but her uncle, Art Silver, convinces her to stay. As the years and wars go by, Eddie and Dixie experience a tumultuous relationship onstage and off while they continue the act for the troops.
Starring:
Bette Midler
,
James Caan
,
George Segal
,
Patrick O'Neal
,
Christopher Rydell
,
Arye Gross
Moon Over Parador (
1988) | IMDb:
6
Little known actor, Jack Noah, is working on location in the dictatorship of Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right hand man, Roberto, makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse.. to play the dictator. Jack's acting skills fool the masses but not close friends and employees of the dictator.
Starring:
Richard Dreyfuss
,
Raúl Juliá
,
Sônia Braga
,
Jonathan Winters
,
Sammy Davis Jr.
,
Michael Greene
*batteries not included (
1987) | IMDb:
6.6
In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.
Starring:
Hume Cronyn
,
Jessica Tandy
,
Frank McRae
,
Elizabeth Peña
,
Michael Carmine
,
Dennis Boutsikaris
Directed by:
Matthew Robbins