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One flew over the cuckoo's nest
by Miloš Forman
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121 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 5,343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The story of a man whose rebelliousness pits him against the head nurse of a mental ward and the full spectrum of institutional repression
Chinatown
by Roman Polanski
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161 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 3,893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair. Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown
The shining
by Stanley Kubrick
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118 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A young boy and his parents spend the winter in a resort hotel which is possessed by ghosts
Easy rider
by Dennis Hopper
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112 editions published between 1969 and 2012 in 9 languages and held by 3,571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Two motorcyclists travel across the U.S. in search of the "real" America
The departed
by Martin Scorsese
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43 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 3,363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. Colin Sullivan is a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate. Colin is rising to a position of power within the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there's a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, they each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself
As good as it gets
by James L Brooks
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72 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 3,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Melvin Udall is an obsessive-compulsive novelist with Manhattan's meanest mouth. But when his neighbor Simon is hospitalized, Melvin is forced to babysit Simon's dog. And that unexpected act of kindness--along with waitress Carol Connelly--helps put Melvin back in the human race
Batman
by Tim Burton
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107 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 2,973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Batman faces the Joker for the first time
A few good men
by Aaron Sorkin
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60 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 2,866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who's teamed with a gung-ho litigator in a politically-explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier, they are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor - including its most sacred code and its most formidable warrior
Terms of endearment
by James L Brooks
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60 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,611 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A comedy-drama about the evolving 30+ year relationship between a mother and daughter
The bucket list
by Warner Brothers Home Video
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25 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common, except they both have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to make a Bucket List of all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die. In the process of completing the list, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life
About Schmidt
by Jack Nicholson
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49 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 2,351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Warren Schmidt is at sea after being left a widower shortly after retiring from a lifetime as an actuary at Woodmen of the World Insurance in Omaha, Nebraska. He matter-of-factly explains that, since he is 67, retired, and a widower, he should be dead within nine years--this in a letter to the African boy he is sponsoring through a charitable relief organization. As daughter Jeannie's wedding to waterbed salesman fiancé Randall looms, Warren sets out for Denver in his Winnebago Adventurer to attend, and discovers along the way that slavish devotion to an insurance company hasn't exactly made for a life well spent
Something's gotta give
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24 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A middle-aged womanizer falls in love with the mother of his latest youthful conquest, greatly complicating the lives of all involved
Anger management
by David Dorfman
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27 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,946 WorldCat member libraries worldwide After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Rydell. But when the doctor steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life
Five easy pieces
by Bob Rafelson
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48 editions published between 1970 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Character study of a talented pianist who has given up a promising career and now works on oil rigs. After 20 years he returns home to his father's deathbed perhaps to reconcile himself with his fear of failure and desire for greatness
Reds
by Warren Beatty
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34 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The true story of the love affair of John Reed, American Communist, journalist and activist and Louise Bryant, writer and feminist
Prizzi's honor
by John Huston
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87 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Charley Partanna is a hit-man who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime syndicate families in the country. Unbeknownst to Charley, the Prizzis just hired Irene Walker, a free-lance killer, to eliminate someone who double-crossed them. When Irene and Charley fall in love their jobs become complicated, especially when each is given a contract that neither can go through with
How do you know
by James L Brooks
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15 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A professional softball player discovers she is in the middle of a love triangle after she falls for two different men and wonders when it comes to love, how do you know?
The witches of Eastwick
by George Miller
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47 editions published between 1987 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Three witches conjure up the perfect man for their lives, not knowing that he is really the devil himself
Little shop of horrors
by Frank Oz
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89 editions published between 1960 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,216 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A timid young clerk in a flower shop develops an unusual plant for his girlfriend. Unfortunately, the plant requires human blood to survive
Mars attacks!
by Tim Burton
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61 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Mean, green invaders from the angry red planet attempt to take over the Earth more
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Anger Batman (Fictitious character) California--Los Angeles California--Los Angeles--Chinatown Cancer in men Cancer--Patients Criminal behavior Fathers and daughters Gangsters Hallucinogenic drugs Haunted hotels Hippies Hotelkeepers Incest Infiltration (Military science) Kesey, Ken King, Stephen, Lawyers Lists Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Massachusetts Massachusetts--Boston Massachusetts--Boston--South Boston Mentally ill Mothers and daughters Motion picture actors and actresses Motorcyclists Murder Murder--Investigation Myocardial infarction Nicholson, Jack Obsessive-compulsive disorder Older men Organized crime Organized crime investigation Police Psychiatric hospital patients Psychiatric hospitals Psychiatric nurses Reed, John, Retirement Self-management (Psychology) Undercover operations United States United States.--Marine Corps United States.--Navy Violence Water rights Weddings
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Alternative Names
Nicholson, Jack, 1937-
Nicholson, John Joseph.
Nicholson, John Joseph 1937- Wirklicher Name
Nikolsons, Džeks, 1937-
Николсон, Джек, 1937-
جاك نيكلسون
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English
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German (101) Spanish (86) French (65) Multiple languages (25) Japanese (4) Italian (3) Chinese (2) Turkish (1) Polish (1) Basque (1) Dutch (1) Covers
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