Shari Belafonte Movies
The daughter of noted singer/actor Harry Belafonte, Shari Belafonte-Harper made her feature-film debut in If You Could See What I Hear and worked steadily in television and feature films through the mid-'90s. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Join host Shari Belafonte as she explores exotic Martinique, St. Kitts, and Antigua. We start our journey at the Fort St. Louis and continue onto the amazing volcanic ruins of St. Pierre. Shari shows us the beautiful sandy beaches and a working butterfly farm. Next we visit St. Kitts, Nevis and Antigua. Each island has its own distinct personality. This program will make you eager to discover them on your own. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte
- 1999
Are you ready for a sunny adventure? Join host Shari Belafonte as she guides us through the wonders of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Together we explore San Juan's El Morro Castle and stop in at the tiny shops and restaurants that dot the harbor. Next we venture into the El Yunque rainforest and marvel at an old rum baron's mansion. For more outdoor adventure we travel on to St. John's national park and enjoy some of the country's finest snorkeling on the Buck Island Reef. Our journey ends with a visit to the historic Whim Plantation Great House in St. Croix. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte
- 1999
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A visit to Mexico City and Guadalajara is the next stop in the Travels in Mexico & the Caribbean series with our engaging host, Shari Belafonte. We begin our trip in Mexico City, which includes stops at the National Museum of Anthropology, the Zocalo square, and the gardens of Xochimilco at the National Palace. In Guadalajara, we visit a tequila factory and Puerto Vallarta. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte
- 1999
Do you love to snorkel? Do you enjoy visiting ancient ruins full of mystery and history? If so, a trip to Merida, Cancun, and Belize may be in store for you. Join host Shari Belafonte for a glorious vacation beginning in Merida and the Maya pyramids of Uxmal and Chichen Itza. Next, Shari takes us snorkeling in Cancun's enormous barrier reef. We then stop in Belize for more adventure. A must-see for anyone planning a trip to Mexico. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte
- 1999
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Join host Shari Belafonte for an intriguing tour of Jamaica, Miami, and the Bahamas. We start our journey in Jamaica and travel our way north through lagoons, waterfalls, and the famous Blue Mountains. Next is Miami, where we are swept away by the vibrant nightlife and serene beauty of its fabulous beaches. Finally, it is time to catch up on our rest in the sunny Bahamas. This will be a trip you will not soon forget. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte
- 1999
A vacation to delight all you senses. Join Shari Belafonte in a tour of Mexico's finest spots -- Cuernavaca and Oaxaca. The beauty and glitz of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo will make you want to buy your plane ticket immediately. Next, Shari takes us to the exquisite Palace of Cortes and the famed Diego Rivera murals. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Qaxaca shops and plazas. The trip is not complete without a visit to the ruins of Monte Alban. You will be glad you visited. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte
- 1998
During the three-month interim between the Babylon 5 cliffhanger "Movements of Fire and Shadow" and its payoff episode "The Fall of Centauri Prime," the popular TNTnetwork science-fiction series was represented by a two-hour TV "movie", Babylon 5: Thirdspace. Set during the final months of the Shadow war, the film gets under way as B5 officer Ivanova (Claudia Christian discovers a huge artifact in hyperspace. In order to bring the object back to the station for analysis, the B5 crew must accept the assistance of IPX, a corporation specializing in often dangerously experimental technology. The plot thickens when the artifact begins profoundly affecting the subconscious thoughts of the combined crews, producing dreams that threaten to become deadly at any moment. Though Babylon 5 purists complained that this film was more appropriate to the series' fourth season than the continuity of Season 5, the ratings were quite good, especially for a basic-cable telecast. Written by . Michael Straczynski, and later novelized by Peter David, Babylon 5: Thirdspace premiered on July 19, 1998. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1998
Based on a Harlequin Romance novel, this romantic drama centers on the powerful president of a computer software company and follows him on his journey home after his brother is killed in a boating mishap. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nick Mancuso, Kelly Rowan, (more)
- 1998
This feature-length sci-fi adventure is based on the television series Babylon 5. This time, the crew members stumble across an ancient device that can control their minds. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
The scene is a research facility in outer space, where a team of scientists is working on transdimensional technology. Alas, the scientists breach the gateway to a hostile "other" dimension, whose residents seize the opportunity to take over the earth -- and perhaps the rest of the galaxy as well. Naturally, only the members of the Quest team can prevent this catastrophe. Shari Belafonte is heard as Professor Diana Cruz. "Other Space" was initially telecast on February 11, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Quinton Flynn, John deLancie, (more)
- 1996
This sci-fi action adventure is set in a future in which Mars has been mined of its resources. The story centers on a famed investigator who travels to the red planet to solve and avenge the murder of his brother, a cop who worked for the mining company. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Olivier Gruner, Shari Belafonte, (more)
- 1995
Wendy Wasserstein wrote the script for this movie based on her Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Jamie Lee Curtis is effectively cast as Heidi Holland, a woman on the long and often bumpy road of self-discovery from the 1960s to 1990s. The movie follows her path from high-school egghead, to feminist supporter, to intellectual art dealer/mother, and chronicles her ups and downs and revelations. This made-for-television drama was nominated for several Emmy Awards, and earned Tom Hulce a "Best Supporting Actor" Emmy for his co-starring role. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
The erotic thriller French Silk stars Susan Lucci as the owner of a very successful lingerie company. An influential television preacher who has spoken out against her and her company dies. The lead detective (Lee Horsley) into the death believes she is the number one suspect, but he also begins a sexual affair with her. Soon she begins to get him to act in ways that may be detrimental to his own investigation. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lee Horsley
Robert Altman takes a scalpel to Hollywood ethics in the 1990s (or the lack thereof) in his acidic satire The Player, adapted from Michael Tolkin's novel. (Tolkin also wrote the screenplay.) The film concerns a sleek and smooth Hollywood studio executive who starts receiving death threats from a disgruntled writer because he has committed the ultimate Hollywood sin -- he promised the writer he would call him back and he never did. This is particularly ironic because the studio executive, Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins), is considered "writer-friendly," spending his days listening to pitches from such noted screenwriters as Buck Henry, who is pushing "The Graduate, Part II" and Alan Rudolph, who is hawking a Bruce Willis action film described as "Ghost meets The Manchurian Candidate." But The Player finds Griffin's comfortable life style in danger of collapse. He is trying to find a way to unload his girlfriend (Cynthia Stevenson) whose independence and intelligence make her a poor candidate for a trophy wife. More importantly, it seems that Larry Levy (Peter Gallagher), a slippery executive from Twentieth Century Fox, is angling for his job. And then there are those nasty postcards and faxes from a screenwriter threatening to kill him. Altman cast over 65 stars in cameo roles as texture for his scabrous tale. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, (more)
- 1991
- PG
When a wealthy man (Roger Moore) stages a fake death, his potential inheritors must compete in a series of athletic events in order to claim his fortune. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Mexico is a blend of vibrant cities, lovely beaches, and a terrain that includes mountains, volcanoes, and desert. For the traveler interested in Mexico's past, there are ruins to explore, and the Tenochtitlan Pyramid located in Mexico City. The warm temperatures are perfect for sightseeing. Video Visits: Mexico, Journey to the Sun looks at other major cities, including Acapulco, a world-famous playground, Taxco, and Oaxaca, rich with Aztec history. After sunset, there are many activities that tourists will enjoy, including entertainment at the discos, cafés, restaurants, and shops. ~ Alice Day, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte
Based on the novel by Gloria Naylor, The Women of Brewster Place was produced by and stars Oprah Winfrey. The film concerns a variety of women who live in the housing project located on Brewster Place, and tells about their lives as they struggle in the face of racism, poverty, and troublesome men. Winfrey portrays Mattie Michael who was kicked out of her parent's (Paul Winfield and Mary Alice) house after refusing to reveal the name of her soon-to-be-born child's father. She eventually inherits a house, but loses it after her son skips bail. Robin Givens plays Kiswana, a focused woman who does her best to improve the situations of those around her. During a conversation with her mother (Cicely Tyson), Kiswana learns how her decision to change her name from Melanie is a betrayal of her family history. Cora Lee (Phyllis Stickney) craves being needed by babies and continues to have children, although she becomes neglectful as her children age. Miss Sophie (Olivia Cole) traffics in neighborhood gossip. Theresa and Lorraine (Paula Kelly and Lonette McKee) are a lesbian couple who live on Brewster Place because they believe the people in the neighborhood might let them live in peace. The Women of Brewster Place aired March 18-19, 1989, on the ABC television network. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Oprah Winfrey, Jackée, (more)
- 1989
In this entry in the long-running mystery series, Perry Mason must help a wounded hockey star who has been accused of killing an important sports figure. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1989
When a wealthy homosexual man (Wlad Cembrowicz) turns up missing, his sister (Debra Sandlund) convinces her ex-husband (Sam Behrens) to investigate the legion of suspects. ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sam Behrens, Shari Belafonte, (more)
- 1988
- PG
A sheriff struggles vainly to keep the annual Cannonball Run cross-country race from taking place in this comedy. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Candy, Peter Boyle, (more)
- 1988
Join Shari Belafonte as she sets out to discover all of the benefits of theraputic massage. Belafonte receives a Swedish/Western technique full-body massage and learns how deep massage releases stress, improves circulation and flexibility, energizes the soul, and promotes relaxation and inner peace. Under the skilled hands of massage professionals Mirka Knaster and James Heartland, the viewer learns the techniques of this Swedish/Western style massage with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction. ~ Heather M. Fierst, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte
- 1986
In this made-for-TV movie, Meredith Baxter plays Kate, a homemaker who suffers from the eating disorder bulimia. On the surface, slim, attractive Kate's life seems perfect. Her husband, Jack (Ben Masters), is a successful lawyer, while her daughter, Becky, a Junior Girl Scout, adores her. But between strenuous workouts and gossip sessions with Gail (Shari Belafonte), her best friend and personal trainer, Kate binges on junk food and then purges by vomiting. Any stressful situation can set off these bulimic episodes, and Kate has three separate sources of aggravation to deal with: Jack is about to make partner in his firm; Monica (Leslie Bevis), another lawyer, is making a play for Jack; and Kate's controlling mother (Georgann Johnson) has just arrived for an extended visit. Soon, Kate's vomiting spirals out of control as she binges everywhere from a grocery-store dairy aisle to her own suburban kitchen. One afternoon, weak from lack of food and too much exercise, Kate crashes her car, almost killing herself and Becky. Soon an eating-disorder specialist, Dr. Resnick (Edward Asner), reveals Kate's secret to her husband and mother, and Kate must enter a clinic to face her demons in the company of the other bulimics and anorexics. Her roommate, Patch (Tracy Nelson), a gorgeous young model, teaches Kate the therapeutic ropes, but the road to healing isn't as smooth as either woman would like. Kate's Secret premiered on November 17, 1986. In addition to Family and Family Ties star Baxter and Mary Tyler Moore Show vet Asner, Kate's Secret featured fellow sitcom survivor Mackenzie Phillips, of One Day at a Time fame, as another clinic patient. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
- 1986
As a high-school prank, several high-school students unwittingly release an ancient witch and her demons in this made-for-TV comedy-thriller. ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Belafonte, LeVar Burton, (more)
