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To the world Ray Chase is nothing more than a klutzy, overgrown toy seller whose wife passed away a few years ago; and his only son Jeremy doesn't get to see him very often, because he's always away on "business trips." What no one knows-not even Jeremy-is that his dad is a secret agent who flies all around the world, completing highly classified missions for a top-secret peacekeeping agency. Unaware of his dad's dangerous, yet exciting, secret identity,...
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An explosive 1930s drama following a jazz band in London during a time of huge change. Dancing on the Edge follows black jazz musicians, the Louis Lester Band, as they find fame amongst the parties and performances of London's upper class society. Although many recoil at the performance of black musicians in polite society, the city's more progressive socialites, including members of the Royal Household, take the band under their wing. But when the...
23) Arsenal
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Family loyalty is tested when a successful businessman must rescue his deadbeat brother from the vicious mobster holding him hostage. A construction-company owner must rescue his brother, a petty crook, after he is abducted by a vicious mobster. He is aided in his quest by a police detective and longtime friend.
24) Pretty woman
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Vivian is a spirited, streetwise prostitute working on Hollywood Boulevard. She meets the prince of her dreams in Edward Lewis. Edward is a ruthless and wealthy businessman who does not realize that she could be more than just a girl from the sidewalk. He changes his decision after the first night with the beautiful stranger. Edward hires her for a week of business events in Beverly Hills. Vivian gets the chance to start life over again.
25) Casa de mi padre
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Armando Alvarez has lived and worked on his father's ranch in Mexico his entire life. As the ranch faces financial strains, Armando's younger brother Raul shows up and pledges to settle all his father's debts. It seems that Raul's success as an international businessman means the ranch's troubles are over, but when Armando falls for Sonia, and Raul's business dealings turn out to be less than legit, the Alvarez family finds themselves in a full-out...
26) Batman returns
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Having defeated the Joker, Batman now faces a warped and deformed individual known as Penguin, who is intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Crooked businessman Max Schreck is coerced into helping Peguin become Mayor of Gotham and they both attempt to expose Batman in a different light. However, earlier, Selina Kyle, Max's secretary, is thrown from the top of a building and is transformed into Catwoman. Batman must attempt to clear his name,...
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Vash and his team take on the job of protecting Ted Billings, a wealthy businessman whose life is in danger over a weapons deal gone bad. To create the security need for protection, they must work closely with Emily, Billings' head of security - and Vash's former girlfriend. Facing attacks from all sides, it quickly becomes evident that the enemy is closer than they think.
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Two siblings, Nessa and Ephra Stein, children of a Zionist arms procurer, now run a foundation aiming to reduce the conflict through increasing Palestine's economic prosperity. When Nessa's foundation is about to announce a major business contract with a prominent Palestinian businessman, he is found dead in an apparent suicide. As doubt circles around his cause of death, an international investigation turns into a manhunt.
30) The matador
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Julian Noble is an unshaven, unnerved and unpredictable freelance assassin, who happens to encounter desperate businessman Danny Wright in the bar of a modern Mexico City hotel. Danny is intrigued when Julian reveals that he's a "facilitator of fatalities, " and his wife becomes equally fascinated when Julian shows up unexpectedly, six months later, at Danny's home in Denver. Having lost his touch as a reliable hit-man, Julian needs Danny's help with...
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Tom Popper, a successful businessman who's clueless when it comes to the really important things in life, until he inherits six 'adorable' penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom's rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland, and the rest of his world upside-down. Adapted from the award-winning classic children's book, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a cool blast of fun for all ages.
32) Dark tide
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Kate is a shark expert whose business has been failing since a shark attack killed a fellow diver under her command. Once dubbed "the shark whisperer, " Kate is haunted by the memory of the attack and unable to get back into the water. With bills piling up and the bank about to foreclose on Kate's boat, Kate's old flame Jeff presents her with a lucrative opportunity: lead a thrill-seeking millionaire businessman on a dangerous shark dive, outside...
34) The game
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There are no rules in "The Game." And that will make life very difficult for Nicholas Van Orton, a shrewd and successful businessman who is always in control. Well-bred and established, Van Orton lives an ordered life. Until an unexpected birthday gift from his brother Conrad destroys it all. Like it or not, Nicholas has been enrolled in a game--"a profound life experience" that begins quietly but soon erupts in a confusing maze of devastating events....
35) Seconds
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Criterion collection volume 667
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Desperate to escape his life, Arthur succumbs to a mysterious organization's offer of a new identity and a fresh start. Surgically transformed into the handsome, young Tony Wilson, he begins a jet-set existence among a community of "Reborns." Nominated for Best Cinematography at the **Academy Awards** Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the **Cannes Film Festival.**
36) Arena
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How do you make a fortune from the bloodlust of millions? One sadistically savvy businessman has created an empire with his brutal, fight-to-the-death gladiator website. His newest warrior is David Lord, a kidnapped fireman, now imprisoned and forced to fight for his life. To buy his freedom, Lord agrees to do a series of lethal bouts. But as the body count escalates, and with his most challenging battle remaining, Lord unleashes a torrent of bloody...
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Gilberte is happily married to Georges, a wealthy businessman who is unaware of his wife's previous marriage. Only Gilberte's unmarried sister, Arlette knows the truth. Then one day, Georges comes home and announces he's about to strike a deal with a fabulously wealthy American named Eric Thompson, who's on his way to Paris, and just happens to be Gilberte's ex-husband. Further complicating matters are family friend Huguette, who has a crush on Charley,...
38) The gathering
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For years, hard-driving businessman Adam Thornton neglected his family. Now, with a diagnosis of only weeks to live, Adam arranges a Christmas reunion - but not even the season of miracles can heal longtime emotional wounds.