Noley Thornton Movies
- 1996
Filmed on location in Holland, the made-for-cable The Little Riders is set during the wartime Nazi occupation of that country. Living with her Dutch grandparents in the village of Kirkendam, American-born Joanne Hunter (Noley Thornton) is a helpless bystander in the real-life drama being played out between the locals and German occupational officer Captain Kessel (Malcolm McDowell). Grimly determined to break down any and all resistance to the Nazis, Kessel is prepared to destroy the villagers' most cherished possession: He intends to dismantle the six lead statues--or "little riders"--which revolve hourly on Kirkendam's 300-year-old clock tower, and melt them down for bullets. Intensifying the situation is the growing relationship between Joanne and Lt. Braun (Benedick Blythe), a conscience-stricken German officer billeted in her grandparents' home. Paul Scofieldheads the cast as the clock's caretaker, who also happens to be the head of the resistance movement--not to mention Joanne's grandfather. The Little Riders debuted March 24, 1996, over the Disney Channel. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Paul Scofield, Noley Thornton, (more)
- 1994
Following up a series of strange sensor readings, Odo and Dax are drawn to an unknown planet. Here they are taken prisoner by a Yaderan colony, where several inhabitants have disappeared without explanation. As Odo and Dax endeavor to solve the mystery (and to plan their escape), back at DS9, Kira becomes more closely acquainted with Vedek Bareil (Philip Anglim. Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, "Shadowplay" made its U.S. television bow on February 19, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
This Disney-produced made-for-TV version of the classic children's tale features Noley Thornton as Heidi, the plucky girl from the Alps, with Jane Seymour as a mean-spirited governess and Jason Robards as Heidi's kindly grandfather. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 1992
Like so many lonely children before her, Starfleet brat Clara Sutter (Noley Thorton) creates an imaginary friend. Imagine her delight when her invisible companion Isabella suddenly comes to life! And imagine the crew's dismay when Isabella turns out to be a deadly and destructive alien energy form. Effectively juxtaposing the innocence of childhood with the horror of alien hostility, "Imaginary Friend was scripted by Edith Swensen and Brannon Braga," from a story by Jean Louise Matthias, Ronald Wilderson and Richard Fleigel. The episode was originally telecast May 9, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
When Sherri Finkbine (Sissy Spacek), the host of the Sixties children's television program Romper Room, learns that her unborn child has been damaged by her use of the drug thalidomide, she and her husband decide to abort the fetus, setting in motion the media controversy that is the subject of Joan Micklin Silver's made-for-cable drama. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sissy Spacek, Aidan Quinn, (more)
Albert Brooks wrote, directed, and stars in this philosophical comedy about a man having a hard time making a case for himself in the afterlife. When advertising executive Daniel Miller (Albert Brooks) finds himself in a fatal car crash minutes after taking delivery on a new BMW, he's whisked away to Judgment City, where the recently dead are put on a sort of trial to decide their fate. If in your time on Earth you were able to face your fears and learn from your mistakes, you get to move on to a life in a better world. However, if you didn't, you have to go back to Earth and try again. As he spends the next several days watching various episodes from his life, Daniel gets the impression he doesn't stand much of a chance of moving on -- and his representative, Bob Diamond (Rip Torn), seems to have little confidence in his case. In the meantime, he frequents Judgment City's many restaurants (where the food is delicious and you can eat all you want without gaining an ounce), pays a visit to the Past Life Pavilion, and meets Julia (Meryl Streep), who seems so kind, sweet, and noble that her advancement is practically assured. Daniel and Julia fall in love, but what's going to happen if they don't end up in the same place? Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep make a witty and engaging romantic team in Defending Your Life, and Shirley MacLaine appears in a highly appropriate cameo. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, (more)
- 1991
Hearing tales of a legendary giant who lives on Thunder Mountain, some kids go up the mountain to see for themselves. They discover the giant (Richard Kiel, who also co-wrote the film and was executive producer) and persuade him to shave off his beard and come out of hiding. However, a crooked carnival owner soon hears of him and has his own plans for the giant. ~ Brian Gusse, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Kiel
Based on a best-selling novel from Danielle Steele, this made-for-television melodrama tells the sad story of a highly successful businessman whose idyllic life is destroyed when his new bride dies of cancer, leaving him with her daughter. To make matters worse, his late wife's ex-husband shows up demanding custody of the child. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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