Mike Finneran Movies

An ex-championship boxer (James Earl Jones) sees a chance at recapturing a taste of his former glory after discovering that Thunder (Courtney B. Vance), one of the amateurs he trains, has real potential. Unfortunately, Thunder has entangled himself with crooked, gang-connected manager Ralph Tate (Billy Dee Williams), and he is not to let the young fighter go without a fight. This drama was made for cable and was aired as part of Steven Spielberg's "Screenworks" project. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

In the first episode of the two-part Night Court series finale (originally networkcast as a single one-hour special), Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) considers stepping down from the bench when he receives a number of lucrative (and rather offbeat) job offers. Meanwhile, Christine (Markie Post) seems resigned to losing the congressional election--but she may be in for a surprise. Also, Dan (John Larroquette) prepares to marry into money, while Bull (Richard Bull) makes the acquaintance of several "little people" who are truly out of this world! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Dan (John Larroquette) isn't quite prepared for the outcome of his flirtation with courtroom coquette Faye (Lisa Robins). Nor is the courtroom staff prepared for the results when Harry (Harry Anderson) redecorates his office. And who among the ladies could have predicted the ramifications of the combination poker party and makeup party presided over by Roz (Marsha Warfield)? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

After getting his start as a visual effects artist on the original Star Wars trilogy, Spielberg protege Joe Johnston found success as a director with his debut film, the blockbuster family adventure Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. For his sophomore outing, Johnston helmed this action-adventurer, set in 1930s Hollywood and in the spirit of old pulp comics and adventure serials, and co-adapted from the David Stevens graphic novel by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo. Bill Campbell stars as Cliff Secord, an eager young pilot who finds himself in possession of a secret jet-pack that gives him the ability to fly. Cliff soon learns that screen-star Neville Sinclair (Timothy Dalton) will stop at nothing to get his hands on the rocket pack so he can give it to the Nazis. As The Rocketeer and with a little help from his mechanic friend played by Alan Arkin, it's up to Cliff to elude Sinclair, defeat the Nazis, and save his girlfriend Jenny (Jennifer Connelly). ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Night Court bows to 1990s sitcom tradition with this extended spoof (replete with black-and-white sequences) of the classic 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. In the throes of despondency after being dumped by Margaret Turner, Harry (Harry Anderson) expresses the wish that he'd never been born. Enter Harry's idol Mel Torme, in the guise of his Guardian Angel, to show Harry what life in Night Court would have been like without him. Predictably, the scenario is nightmarish indeed, with smarmy prosecutor Dan (John Larroquette) promoted to crooked judge, court matron Roz (Marsha Warfield) languishing behind bars, and court bailiff Bull (Richard Moll) acting like a gutless toady. All this, plus a lively rendition of "Pick Yourself Up"! It should come as no surprise that this "very special episode" originally aired during the February sweeps. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The Night Court gang is shocked to discover that abrasive court matron Roz (Marsha Warfield) has a husband. Even more shocking is the arrival of said husband, a smooth uptowner named Eugene Westfall (played by former Magnum P.I. costar Roger Mosley). But the biggest shock is reserved for Roz, when Eugene demands a divorce so that he can marry a much-younger (and much sexier) woman (Bever-Leigh Banfield). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The big day has arrived: Bull (Richard Moll) is about to marry Wanda (Cathy McAuley), with his mother "Hank" (Paddi Edwards) at his side and the three Del Rubios scheduled to sing. Unfortunately, it looks as though the ceremony is doomed from the start, thanks largely to the overbearing behavior of wedding planner Christine (Markie Post) and the Wanda's flat refusal to wear Hank's wedding gown. And just when things can't get any worse, a full-scale war breaks out between Harry (Harry Anderson) and Art (Mike Finneran) over who will be Best Man--forcing Roz (Marsha Warfield), of all people, to act as arbitrator! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Dan (John Larroquette) suddenly sees Phil Sanders (William Utay), the wine-sodden derelict who hangs around the courtroom as something of a general factotum, in an entirely new light after a man (Eric Christmas) who was wiped out in the S&L crisis is hauled into court. Thinking quickly, Phil saves the unfortunate man's life at the cost of his own (which would be a tragic moment if it wasn't played like something out of a "Road Runner" cartoon). It soon comes to light that Phil was no ordinary bum--certainly not as far as his former Wall Street colleagues are concerned! Originally scheduled for January 16, 1991, this episode was moved back a week because of NBC's Gulf War coverage. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of a two-part story, the Night Court staff is painstakingly digesting the news that Christine (Markie Post) has not only gotten married at a restaurant, but she is also pregnant. As she despairs over the news that she may never see her undercover-cop husband Tony (Ray Abruzzo) again, Christine's colleagues are generous with comfort and advice. But it's hardly the ideal time for so many traumatic events: The courtroom is still in the thrall of a chaotic labor strike. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Determined to woo journalist Margaret Turner (Mary Cadorette) away from Harry (Harry Anderson), Dan (John Larroquette) escorts her to the opera. It is Dan's intention to make his romantic overtures in a fortissimo fashion--but Harry is still several notes ahead of him. And back in court, a group of religious zealots "adopt" towering court bailiff Bull (Richard Moll) as their new Deity. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Season Six of Night Court ends with the third of the series' "Day in the Life" episodes, in which the court staff is compelled to process a huge number of cases before a midnight deadline. On this go-round, the time limit is imposed when a water pipe bursts in the building's holding cells, forcing the handcuffed inmates to crowd into the courtroom. As the water rises and midnight approaches, Judge Harry (Harry Anderson) must convict as many inmates as humanly possible--a task made doubly difficult when several of the more dangerous criminals escape! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

It's Halloween, and the Night Court staff is spooked by the possibility that the courtroom is haunted by a pesky poltergeist. By accident, Mac (Charlie Robinson) comes across the record of a 50-year-old case that was never resolved because the defendant dropped dead. Reasoning that the "ghost" is that restless defendant, Harry (Harry Anderson)--already preoccupied by the disappearance of his pet bat Tito--agrees to conduct a retrial of the old case, with the help of self-proclaimed "Affordable Exorcist" Madame Rochelle Greenberg (Shirley Prestia). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi