Armed Response 1986  R, 86 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Fred Olen Ray
Cast: David Carradine, Lee Van Cleef, Mako, Lois Hamilton, Ross Hagen, Brent Huff, Laurene Landon, Dick Miller, Michael Berryman, David Goss
Family revenge is the name of the game in this cheapie with a good cast that could have been much better with decent writing and support acting. When a man and his sleazy partner are hired to regain a statuette for a Japanese leader (Mako), things go awry and the man is killed. The man's dad (Lee Van Cleef) and ex-cop and Vietnam vet brother (David Carradine) set out to get those responsible.
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The Big Brawl 1980  R, 95 min.
Genre: Action
aka: Battle Creek Brawl
Director: Robert Clouse
Cast: Jackie Chan, Jose Ferrer, Kristine DeBell, Mako, Ron Max, David Sheiner, Rosalind Chao, Lenny Montana, Pat E. Johnson, Mary Ellen O'Neill
For a martial-arts movie, this film adds the element of comedy and should appeal to a large audience. The story takes place in the Chicago 1938 gangster era; however, this time Jackie Chan comes to the rescue using martial-arts skills.
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The Bird People in China 1998  N/R, 118 min.
Genre: Foreign / Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy / Drama
Director: Takashi Miike
Cast: Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Mako, Wang Li Li, Yuichi Minato, Michiko Kase, Tomohiko Okuda, Manzo Shinra
When naive salaryman Wada (Masashiro Motoki) is sent to a remote Chinese village, yakuza Ujiie (Renji Ishibashi) stays with him to protect company interests. But, the trek is less than peaceful as they have multiple conflicts with each other. The guide, Shun (Mako), takes them into a remote village where Wada and Ujiie are sidetracked by a mysterious woman, Yan, Si-Chang (Wang Li Li), who tells them that she teaches children to fly. Now, finally, Wada and Ujiie take second looks at their lives and realize that they both have gained valuable insights.
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 Bulletproof Monk 2003  PG-13, 103 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Paul Hunter
Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King, Karel Roden, Victoria Smurfit, Marcus Jean Pirae, Mako, Roger Yuan, K.C. Collins, Sean Bell, Kishaya Dudley, Mauricio Rodas, Rob Archer, Russell Yuen, Bayo Akinfemi
Since 1943, a Tibetan Monk (Chow Yun-Fat ) has protected the scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. Now, it is time to pass on the responsibility, so he enlists the aid of a young street kid (Seann William Scott) who can help him keep the scroll out of the hands of an evil kung fu master.
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The Bushido Blade 1980 R, 104 min.
Genre: Action
aka: The Bloody Bushido Blade
Director: Tom Kotani
Cast: Richard Boone, Sonny Chiba, Frank Converse, James Earl Jones, Mako, Toshiro Mifune, Mike Starr, Tetsuro Tamba, Timothy Patrick Murphy, William Ross, Laura Gemser, Mike Starr
It is the 1850s, and the Shogun (Toshiro Mifune) wants to give visiting Matthew Perry (Richard Boone) a prized sword to seal U.S.-Japanese relations. However, the sword is stolen, and Perry and his men search for it. Lots of kung fu action.
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Conan the Barbarian 1982 R, 130 min.
Genre: Action
Director: John Milius
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman, Max von Sydow, Ben Davidson, Cassandra Gaviola, Gerry Lopez, Mako, William Smith
Arnold Schwarzenegger is perfect as Conan, a warrior bent on revenge for the murder of his folks by an evil slave lord. With Subotai the Mongol and Valeria, Queen of Thieves, he battles the slave-priest guardians of the Mountain of Power before the final confrontation with Thulsa Doom.
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An Eye for an Eye 1981 R, 106 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / Thriller
Director: Steve Carver
Cast: Chuck Norris, Christopher Lee, Richard Roundtree, Matt Clark, Mako, Maggie Cooper, Rosalind Chao, Terry Kiser, Tim Culbertson, Nancy Fish, Stuart Pankin, Dorothy Dells, J.E. Freeman, Joe Bellan, Robert Behling
A San Francisco ex-cop, Sean Kane (Chuck Norris), joins forces with his martial arts instructor James Chan (Mako) to bring down a drug-traffic operation led by Morgan Canfield (Christopher Lee). The smugglers had killed Kane's former partner and his girlfriend Linda (Rosalind Chao), and now he will stop at nothing as he operates beyond the law to track down the henchmen of the smuggling operation.
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The Great Bank Robbery 1969 N/R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy / Western
Director: Hy Averback
Cast: Zero Mostel, Kim Novak, Clint Walker, Claude Akins, Akim Tamiroff, Larry Storch, John Alexander, Sam Jaffe, Mako, Elisha Cook Jr., Ruth Warrick, John Fiedler, John Larch, Peter Whitney, Norman Alden
When a con man, the Reverend Pious Blue (Zero Mostel), attempts a bank robbery, he is met by a Texas Ranger (Clint Walker) and his six Chinese agents who are on the scene investigating a crooked mayor. When their paths cross, chaos becomes the name of the game. This is a pretty good spoof on Westerns; the tale takes place in the aptly named town of Friendly.
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The Hawaiians 1970  PG, 134 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Tom Gries
Cast: Charlton Heston, Geraldine Chaplin, John Phillip Law, Tina Chen, Mako, Alec McCowen, Keye Luke, James Gregory, Lyle Bettger, James Hong
This disappointing sequel to "Hawaii" is also based on James Michener's novel, but it pales in comparison to the entertaining original film. This film's story picks up where the original left off and continues into contemporary times. 1 User Review
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| | Great perfomances | Review old Movies 02/13/2008 | | I really enjoyed this movie, thought it was better than Hawaii, the characters were thoroughly enjoyable. |
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Highlander III: The Sorcerer 1994  PG-13, 99 min.
Genre: Fantasy / Action / Sci-Fi
aka: Highlander III: The Magician
Highlander III: The Final Dimension
Director: Andrew Morahan
Cast: Christopher Lambert, Mario Van Peebles, Deborah Kara Unger, Mako, Raoul Trujillo, Jean-Pierre Perusse, Mark Neufeld, Frederick Y. Okimura, Daniel Do, Gabriel Kakon, Louis Bertignac, Michael Jayston, Zenhu Han, Akira Inoue, Darcy Laurie
In this third Highlander installment, Connor MacLeod/Russell Nash (Christopher Lambert) joins forces with Alex/Sarah (Deborah Kara Unger) to fight the evil Kane (Mario Van Peebles). It isn't long before Connor and Alex realize that they were lovers during the French Revolution.
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The Island at the Top of the World 1974 G, 95 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Robert Stevenson
Cast: David Hartman, Donald Sinden, Jacques Marin, Mako, David Gwillim, Agneta Eckemyr, Gunnar Ohlund, Lasse Kolstad, Erik Silju, Rolf Soder
An expedition to uncharted areas of the Arctic to search for his long lost son is formed by Sir Anthony Ross (Donald Sinden). The group finds a mysterious valley that harbors a Viking settlement, and the Vikings do not want to have their secret place discovered by others. Beautiful scenery enhances this Disney adventure
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 Memoirs of a Geisha 2005 PG-13, 145 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Rob Marshall
Cast: Suzuka Ohgo, Togo Igawa, Mako, Samantha Futerman, Elizabeth Sung, Thomas Ikeda, Gong Li, Tsai Chin, Michelle Yeoh, Karl Yune, Eugenia Yuan, Zhang Ziyi
Nine-year-old Chiyo is sold to a geisha house and endures cruel treatment from geisha Hatsumomo–until she is rescued by a rival geisha, Mameha, and learns the artistic and social skills that lead her into pre-World War II Japanese society. Three Academy Awards were received (Best Art Direction, Cinematography, and Costume Design), and the film received three additional nominations.
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Pacific Heights 1990 R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Schlesinger
Cast: Melanie Griffith, Michael Keaton, Matthew Modine, Mako, Nobu McCarthy, Laurie Metcalf, Dorian Harewood, Luca Bercovici, Tippi Hedren, Dan Hedaya
In order to aid financing the restoration of their San Francisco home, a couple (Melanie Griffith and Matthew Modine) rents space in their home as apartments. They get more than they bargained for when their socio-path tenant (Michael Keaton) creates major problems.
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Riot in the Streets 1997 R, 120 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Riot
Director: Galen Yuen, Richard Di Lello, David C. Johnson, Alex Munoz
Cast: Mario Van Peebles, Luke Perry, Melvin Van Peebles, Cicely Tyson, Douglas Spain, Mako, Peter Dobson, Kieu Chinh, Alexis Cruz, Lucy Liu
Four stories are interwoven into the theme of events that surrounded the 1992 Los Angeles riots when citizens, learning of the Rodney King court verdict, took to the streets.
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Rising Sun 1993 R, 129 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Philip Kaufman
Cast: Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Kevin Anderson, Mako, Ray Wise, Stan Shaw, Tia Carrere, Steve Buscemi
This film version of Michael Crichton's novel has much of the suspense of the book. It is a tale of mystery and intrigue set in the financial world of Japan and is well worth your time.
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 RoboCop 3 1993 PG-13, 104 min.
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Drama / Thriller
Director: Fred Dekker
Cast: Robert John Burke, Nancy Allen, Rip Torn, John Castle, Jill Hennessy, CCH Pounder, Mako, Robert DoQui, Felton Perry, Daniel von Bargen, Mario Machado, Remy Ryan Hernandez, Jodi Long, S.D. Neeth, Judson Vaughn
In this second sequel to the original "RoboCop" film, Peter Weller has been replaced by Robert John Burke as RoboCop. This time around, the CEO (Rip Torn) of the mega-conglomerate that made RoboCop, Omni Consumer Products, is planning to replace the crumbling city of Detroit. RoboCop steps in amidst the mercenary army that is harassing the inner-city citizens and comes to their aid when their homes are scheduled to be demolished to make room for the new development.
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The Sand Pebbles 1966  N/R, 193 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
Director: Robert Wise
Cast: Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Emmanuelle Arsan, Mako, Simon Oakland, Larry Gates, Charles Robinson, Ford Rainey, Gavin MacLeod, Joe Turkel, Barney Phillips, Richard Loo, Joe Di Reda
A U.S. Navy gunboat–nicknamed "Sand Pebbles" by the crew–patrolling the Yangtze River in 1926 is caught up in battles of Chinese warlords. One of the crewmen (Steve McQueen) tries to warn the Captain (Richard Crenna) of the potential for diplomatic problems as the crew tries to protect American lives. The film received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Actor (McQueen) and Supporting Actor (Mako).
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 Seven Years in Tibet 1997 PG-13, 139 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Cast: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B.D. Wong, Mako, Danny Denzogpa, Jetsun Pema, Victor Wong, Ingeborga Dapkunaite, Jamyang J. Wangchuk, Lhakpa Tsamchoe
Pacifist principles are the theme of this film in which Nazi Heinrich Harrer (Brad Pitt) attempts to scale a mountain in the Himalayas; however, World War II intervenes, and he is captured by the British. After numerous attempts, he escapes from his POW camp and ends up in Lhasa where he becomes tutor to the young Dalai Lama.
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Sidekicks 1992 PG, 100 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Aaron Norris
Cast: Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Jonathan Brandis, Mako, Julia Nickson-Soul, Joe Piscopo, Danica McKellar, John Buchanan, Richard Moll, Gerrit Graham
Barry (Jonathan Brandis) is teased by his schoolmates because he is a "weakling." He would love to prove himself and dreams about his hero Chuck Norris (playing himself) helping him. Then, during a Karate tournament, Norris appears on the scene–to the delight of his young fan.
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Taking Care of Business 1990 R, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: Filofax
Director: Arthur Hiller
Cast: James Belushi, Charles Grodin, Anne DeSalvo, Loryn Locklin, Stephen Elliott, Hector Elizondo, Veronica Hamel, Mako, Gates McFadden, John de Lancie
Die-hard Cubs' fan/car thief Jimmy (James Belushi) is serving his last two days in prison and wins a pair of World Series tickets to the final game–which includes the Cubs. When the warden refuses to let Jimmy out early, the prison-mates spring Jimmy. Meanwhile, rich businessman Spencer (Charles Grodin) leaves his filofax (holding his personal information, money, and mansion keys) at an airport. Yes, Jimmy finds the filofax and starts the search for Spencer to claim the reward that is offered for the return of the filofax. In the process, he ends up assuming Spencer's identity. Low-level fun, but the Cubs in the World Series? Get real.
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Testament 1983 PG, 89 min.
Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi
Director: Lynne Littman
Cast: Jane Alexander, William Devane, Rossie Harris, Roxana Zal, Lukas Haas, Lilia Skala, Leon Ames, Rebecca De Mornay, Lurene Tuttle, Kevin Costner, Philip Anglim, Mako, Mico Olmos, Gerry Murillo, J. Brennan Smith
This excellent film examines the consequences of nuclear war and its inherent tragedy through the Wetherly family's–mother Carol (Jane Alexander), daughter Mary Liz (Roxana Zal), and sons Brad and Scottie (Rossie Harris and Lukas Haas)–attempts to survive their remaining days. After the attack, their small town of Hamlin outside of San Francisco is cut off from the rest of the world as radiation takes its toll, and Carol tries to help her children cope with the tragedy. Jane Alexander received an Oscar nomination.
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TMNT 2007 PG, 87 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy / Fantasy
aka: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Director: Kevin Munroe
Cast: Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mako, Kevin Smith, Patrick Stewart, Zhang Ziyi, Laurence Fishburne, Mitchell Whitfield, James Arnold Taylor, Mikey Kelley, Nolan North, John Di Maggio, Kevin Michael Richardson
The Teenage Mutant Turtles–Donatello (voice of Mitchell Whitfield), Leonardo (voice of James Arnold Taylor), Michelangelo (voice of Mikey Kelly), and Raphael (voice of Nolan North)–have grown apart, but strange things are going on in New York City, and Turtle pal April (voice of Sarah Michelle Gellar) helps to bring them together. With aid from April's boyfriend Casey (voice of Chris Evans), the Turtles fight mystical beings that tech-industrialist Max Winters (voice of Patrick Stewart) has resuscitated.
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 Tucker: The Man and His Dream 1988 PG, 111 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Martin Landau, Joan Allen, Frederic Forrest, Mako, Dean Stockwell, Christian Slater, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Donat, Don Novello, Elias Koteas, Nina Siemaszko, Corin Nemec, Marshall Bell, Jay O. Sanders
Following World War II, Preston Tucker (Jeff Bridges) dreams of competing with Detroit in the manufacture of cars. With support from his wife Vera (Joan Allen), son Junior (Christian Slater), and business manager Abe (Martin Landau), Tucker does manage to produce his "car of the future." This true story shows how Tucker was able to get 50 of his cars out of production only to be hauled into court by Detroit's Big Three. Martin Landau received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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Under the Rainbow 1981  PG, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Steve Rash
Cast: Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher, Billy Barty, Eve Arden, Robert Donner, Adam Arkin, Mako, Jack Kruschen, Gary Friedkin, Joseph Maher
Bruce Thorpe investigates espionage via the little people playing "Wizard of Oz" Munchkins on the set in Hollywood. Talk about a terrible "comedy,"...
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 An Unremarkable Life 1989 PG, 92 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Amin Q. Chaudhri
Cast: Patricia Neal, Shelley Winters, Mako, Rochelle Oliver, Charles S. Dutton, Lily Knight, Jenny Chrisinger, Madeleine Sherwood, Laura Lock
Elderly sisters Frances and Evelyn (Patricia Neal and Shelley Winters) have lived in the same home for the last 15 years but remain emotionally in the past, as they cannot move forward beyond old squabbles. When Max Chin (Mako) begins dating Frances, the arguments rise to a new level.
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| 1. Armed Response (1986)
2. The Big Brawl (1980)
aka: Battle Creek Brawl
3. The Bird People in China (1998)
4. Bulletproof Monk (2003)
5. The Bushido Blade (1980)
aka: The Bloody Bushido Blade
6. Conan the Barbarian (1982)
7. Conan the Destroyer (1984)
8. A Dangerous Place (1994)
9. An Eye for an Eye (1981)
10. The Great Bank Robbery (1969)
11. The Hawaiians (1970)
12. Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994)
aka: Highlander III: The Magician
aka: Highlander III: The Final Dimension
13. The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
14. The Killer Elite (1975)
15. Kung Fu: The Movie (1986)
16. Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
17. Pacific Heights (1990)
18. The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968)
19. Riot in the Streets (1997)
aka: Riot
20. Rising Sun (1993)
21. RoboCop 3 (1993)
22. The Sand Pebbles (1966)
23. Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
24. Sidekicks (1992)
25. Taking Care of Business (1990)
aka: Filofax
26. Testament (1983)
27. TMNT (2007)
aka: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
28. Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988)
29. The Ugly Dachshund (1966)
30. Under the Rainbow (1981)
31. An Unremarkable Life (1989)
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