Ladd Vance Movies
- 2002
Fresh out of prison, master thief Thomas Taylor (Christian Slater) assembles a crack team of outlaws to pull off his most brilliant multimillion-dollar heist. Alas, the stolen money is marked, enabling FBI agent Mark Cornell (Val Kilmer) to swiftly track down Taylor and his cohorts. But the corrupt Cornell isn't interested in making an arrest: Using his knowledge of Taylor's guilt as leverage, the wily agent coerces the crooks into engineering an even bigger robbery, this time targeting a high-profile riverboat casino. Filmed in Bulgaria and originally slated for theatrical release, Run for the Money ended up premiering over the USA cable network on February 26, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In this action-adventure story, Thomas Taylor (Christian Slater) is a master thief who was caught red-handed during a robbery and ended up in prison. Convinced he was pushing his luck, Taylor began pursuing a new career on the other side of the law as a paramedic when he's approached by one of his old partners and brought in on a robbery that could earn them a million dollars in cash. However, after Taylor and his cohorts pull the job, they discover the cash has been marked, and they find themselves at the mercy of Mark Cornell (Val Kilmer), an FBI agent gone bad. Produced under the title In God We Trust and shown on television as Run for the Money, Hard Cash also features Daryl Hannah, Bokeem Woodbine, and Balthazar Getty. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Val Kilmer, Christian Slater, (more)
- 2000
- R
Nastassja Kinski and Peter Coyote star in this suspense thriller about a college professor who finds himself in a whirlwind of danger when he agrees to help a beautiful woman who has just escaped from prison. She was convicted of murdering a woman who was having an affair with her husband, and she swears she can prove her innocence -- but helping her collect the evidence proves to be a risky assignment. Red Letters also stars Fairuza Balk, Ernie Hudson, Udo Kier, and Jeremy Piven. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Peter Coyote, Nastassja Kinski, (more)
- 1995
This socially conscious drama chronicles one extraordinary day in the life of an Asian-American woman, Girl. She lives in LA, and on the beginning of this day, she is evicted from her apartment because she hasn't paid rent. She then goes on to a film audition and encounters a horny producer who humiliates her. Later that day, a white motorcycle cop tries to rape her. She escapes and ends up handcuffing him to a tree, putting on his uniform (which naturally fits her to a tee), and stealing his bike. She then goes on to have a number of adventures with different people. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
An innocent girl becomes the victim of an ancient curse in this erotic horror story. Charlotte (Alyssa Milano) is a beautiful but chaste college freshman who is nearing her 18th birthday. Charlotte's boyfriend Chris (Harrison Pruett) would like to take their relationship to the next level, but Charlotte isn't sure if she's ready. Meanwhile, Charlotte finds herself aggressively pursued by a mysterious new suitor (Martin Kemp). What Charlotte doesn't know is that she's the reincarnation of a Transylvanian princess (Rebecca Ferratti), and her new friend is a vampire who once loved her. The vampire will be able to retain his powers of eternal life only if he can seduce Charlotte before she turns 18 -- which only gives him three days. To weaken Charlotte's resolve, the vampire arranges for lovely Sarah (Charlotte Lewis) to introduce her to the pleasures of lesbianism. Embrace of the Vampire featured former child star Alyssa Milano in several nude scenes; a large number of internet fan sites began posting frame captures of Milano topless from the film after it was released on home video. Milano and her mother responded by taking legal action against web sites using her images without permission; as a result, she has since pledged not to disrobe onscreen again. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Alyssa Milano, Martin Kemp, (more)
- 1990
- R
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Controversial and often offensive stand-up comedian Andrew Dice Clay made his debut as a feature film star in this crude comedy. Fairlane is a "rock and roll detective" who works in the music business, has an office on Sunset Boulevard, and drives a 1957 Ford, with clothing to match. He floats through the rock clubs of Hollywood, picking up women and clients, and soon stumbles into a case involving the death of a heavy metal singer, a corrupt music executive (Wayne Newton), the murder of a radio shock-jock (Gilbert Gottfried), and the kidnapping of the jock's daughter (Maddie Corman). Music stars like Sheila E. and Motley Crue singer Vince Neil also have cameos in the film, which attempts to transplant Clay's aggressively obnoxious stage persona into a movie environment. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi
- Starring:
- Andrew Dice Clay, Wayne Newton, (more)
