John Douglas Movies
- 1990
- R
Starring Carl Weathers as the title character, Hurricane Smith is an action film about a Texan who travels to Australia's Gold Coast intent on finding his missing sister. Once he arrives down under, he discovers that his sister has been killed by a drug kingpin (Jurgen Prochnow), and Hurricane becomes involved with the underworld so he can avenge his sister's death. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Carl Weathers, Jürgen Prochnow, (more)
- 1988
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This unusual documentary examines the political and spiritual facets of Haitian culture in the post-Duvalier era. A voodoo priest explains the difference between white and black magic. Haitians talking of escaping the government oppression realize their lives could be endangered, and film footage shows boat people being washed up on the coast of Florida. The cameras go to Fort Dimanche prison, called by many human rights advocates as the worst in the world. Corpses of victims and the living dead who will soon join them provide a harrowing scene that mirror a country filled with corruption, violence, and voodoo. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- 1975
Filmmakers Robert Kramer and John Douglas explore the transition from the 1960s to the 1970s in this independent, cinema verite-style feature that screened as part of the Director's Fortnight series at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. As a growing nation moves into its formative years, the people who populate the sprawling landscape serve as a living bridge between the past and the future. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1975
Filmmakers Robert Kramer and John Douglas explore the transition from the 1960s to the 1970s in this independent, cinema verite-style feature that screened as part of the Director's Fortnight series at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. As a growing nation moves into its formative years, the people who populate the sprawling landscape serve as a living bridge between the past and the future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Grace Paley, David C. Stone, (more)
- 1974
Since most of the members of the Weather Underground interviewed in this film were fugitives at the time it was made in 1974, the FBI attempted to impound it as evidence. After several years of legal battles, it was finally released. These radicals, deeply dissatisfied with the American political culture of the time, discuss their views and the reasons for their actions which resulted in criminal charges and their fugitive status. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- 1958
In this drama, a former Air Force hero becomes frustrated when he is pulled from active duty and is forced to train recruits at Edwards Air Force Base. He finds instructing the young fighter pilots terribly tedious. His frustration is compounded by his fear that one of his handsome bucks will steal his pretty girl friend. This causes him to become an angry, unfair teacher. Later, the reluctant instructor learns an invaluable lesson when he is forced to save one of his best students from certain death. Suddenly he begins taking his job seriously; as a result he becomes a respected and beloved teacher. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rex Reason, Dick Foran, (more)
