Perlman, Ron 1950-Overview
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Most widely held works about
Ron Perlman
Most widely held works by
Ron Perlman
Tangled
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3 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and German and held by 1,611 libraries worldwide "When the kingdom's most wanted--and most charming--bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower--70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo set off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense"--Container.
Enemy at the gates
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12 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and Multiple languages and held by 1,340 libraries worldwide Based on the true story of WWII Russian hero Vassili Zaitsev whose fame thrust him into a personal war with the Nazis best sharpshooter, Major Erwin Konig.
The name of the rose
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5 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in English and held by 1,097 libraries worldwide One monk has fallen from a tower, another is found head-first in a vat of pigs' blood. Visiting Brother Sean Connery, investigating the deaths, discovers a secret library containing rare books considered lost to the world and dangerous to the Catholic faith. He must find the connection between the hidden literature and the killings before innocent people are burned at the stake.
Hellboy II the golden army
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15 editions published in 2008 in English and Multiple languages and held by 1,093 libraries worldwide The fate of mankind hangs in the balance when a ruthless prince awakens an unstoppable army of creatures and wages war with the human world. It's up to Hellboy and his team of paranormal outcasts to face off with the forces of darkness.
Hellboy
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11 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and Multiple languages and held by 1,071 libraries worldwide In the 1940s, the Third Reich has joined forces with the evil Grigori Rasputin, who has used his occult powers to summon up a demon from the depths of Hell. However, the demonic creature is captured by American forces, and put in the care of Professor Broom. Under Broom's care, Hellboy develops the desire to do good. Sixty years later he takes action as part of an elite secret defense team alongside Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapian, an aquatic humanoid with the power of telepathy. Hellboy finds himself facing the powerful Rasputin determined to bring the demon back to the forces of darkness.
Tarzan II
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,001 libraries worldwide Before he was King of the Jungle, Tarzan was an awkward young kid just trying to fit in. When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him. Along his new journey he must come face to face with the mysterious Zugor, the most powerful force in the land. Together, Tarzan and Zugor discover that being different is not a weakness and that friends and family are the greatest strength of all.
Blade II
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10 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 802 libraries worldwide The legendary "daywalker" Blade must join forces with a high-powered team of vampires to take on a fearsom threat more deadly than either has seen before. These unlikely allies must stop a race of super-vampires intent on destroying everyone in their path - human or vampire.
The adventures of Huck Finn
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2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 698 libraries worldwide Huck Finn, a 19th-century boy floating down the Mississippi River on a raft with Jim, a runaway slave, becomes involved with a feuding family, two scoundrels pretending to be royalty, and Tom Sawyer's aunt, who mistakes him for Tom.
Season of the witch
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6 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 666 libraries worldwide 14th century Crusaders return to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. A beleaguered church, deeming sorcery the culprit of the plague, commands two knights to transport an accused witch to a remote abbey, where monks will perform a ritual in hopes of ending the pestilence.
In the name of the king a Dungeon Siege tale
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 592 libraries worldwide When a bloodthirsty legion of half-man/half-beast Krugs rampages through his village, one man picks up a sword and undertakes a quest of vengeance and honor. Haunted by the memory of his son's death and the kidnapping of his wife by the Krugs, Farmer ignites a duty-call for others to join his crusade to stop the campaign of terror waged by an evil sorcerer whose ruthless quest for the crown could spell doom for the entire Kingdom.
Star Trek, Nemesis
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9 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 566 libraries worldwide Called to the neutral zone to help negotiate peace between the Romulans and the Federation, Picard and the crew of the Enterprise are confronted by the mysterious new Romulan Praetor Shinzon, a man who claims to be Picard's clone, and who plans to lead a Romulan attack on the Federation.
Beethoven the sound and the fury
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 553 libraries worldwide A profile of Ludwig van Beethoven that examines his great works and historical events that shaped his art.
Star trek, Nemesis
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 546 libraries worldwide Called to the neutral zone to help negotiate peace between the Romulans and the Federation, Picard and the crew of the Enterprise are confronted by the mysterious new Romulan Praetor Shinzon, a man who claims to be Picard's clone, and who plans to lead a Romulan attack on the Federation.
The strain
by Guillermo del Toro
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4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 502 libraries worldwide A vampiric virus infects New York and spreads outward, threatening the city and then the world, as a CDC doctor and a Holocaust survivor fight to save humanity.
Sons of anarchy. Season one
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 499 libraries worldwide "A gripping drama that takes you into the ruthless underworld of outlaw bikers. The Sons of Anarchy live, ride, and die for brotherhood. But as the club's leader (Ron Perlman) and his wife (Katey Sagal) steer them in an increasingly lawless direction, her son Jax (Charlie Hunnam) is torn between loyalty and the legacy in this adrenaline-charged first season"--Container
Cronos
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16 editions published between 1992 and 2010 in Spanish and English and held by 491 libraries worldwide In the darkness, a clock ticks. Aging antique dealer Jesús Gris marks his time with his granddaughter Aurora, and his wife Mercedes. Señor Gris comes to possess, quite accidentally, the ancient Cronos device. The invention of a sixteenth century alchemist who fled to Mexico during the Spanish Inquisition, it grants eternal life and youthful vigor to the user. The only drawbacks are marble white skin that burns under sunlight and an insatiable thirst for human blood. Elsewhere in the city, a dying industrialist obtains the alchemist's journal, learns of the device, and imports his American nephew to track down and obtain the device, by force if necessary. Señor Gris can grasp the gift of time, but the cost is high. Can he keep his soul intact faced with such great temptation, or will he be overcome?
Sons of anarchy. Season two
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8 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 466 libraries worldwide Reeling from the combined pressure of an ATF crackdown and an unprovoked murder, the Sons face a far more deadly threat from a cold-blooded enemy who will stop at nothing to drive them out of Charming for good. As Jax and Clay square off over questions of leadership and loyalty, lines are drawn and chaos reigns as the club threatens to destroy itself from the inside out.
Quest for fire
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9 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in Undetermined and English and held by 404 libraries worldwide Three early-humans travel the savannah, encountering sabre-toothed tigers, mammoths, and cannibalistic tribes as they search for a flame to replace the fire that their tribe has lost.
Local color
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 400 libraries worldwide In 1974, in the suburb of Port Chester, New York, the teenage aspirant artist John Talia has a troubled relationship with his homophobic father who does not understand John's talent. While visiting his friend Yammi, John finds that the genius Russian painter Nicoli Seroff lives nearby. He decides to pay a visit to his idol. John finds a bitter alcoholic who is still grieving the loss of his wife Anya. Somehow, he successfully befriends the master. When Nicoli travels to the countryside in Pennsylvania, he invites John to go with him to teach him how to paint. John meets Nicoli's neighbor Carla who grieves the loss of her son, and the arrogant critic of art and Nicolai's friend Curtis Sunday. Along their vacation, the synergy of Nicoli and John improves their individual lives.
City of thieves
by David Benioff
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7 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 261 libraries worldwide When a dead German paratrooper lands in his street, Lev is caught looting the body and dragged to jail, fearing for his life. He shares his cell with the charismatic and grandiose Kolya, a handsome young soldier arrested on desertion charges. Instead of the standard bullet in the back of the head, Lev and Kolya are given a shot at saving their own lives by complying with an outrageous directive: secure a dozen eggs for a powerful colonel to use in his daughter's wedding cake. In a city cut off from all supplies and suffering unbelievable deprivation, Lev and Kolya embark on a hunt to find the impossible. more
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Action and adventure films Animated films Audiobooks Church history Cloning Comedy films Detective and mystery films Drama Empathy Fantasy films Fantasy television programs Feature films Feature films Fiction Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films--for the hearing impaired Good and evil Hellboy (Fictitious character : Mignola) History Horror films Human-alien encounters Italy Jungle animals Jungle survival Juvenile works König, Erwin Man-woman relationships Monastic libraries Monsters Musical films New York (State)--New York Parapsychology Picard, Jean Luc (Fictitious character) Princesses Rapunzel (Tale) Revenge Russia (Federation)--Volgograd Science fiction films Stalingrad, Battle of (Volgograd, Russia : 1942-1943) Tarzan (Fictitious character) Television programs Thrillers (Motion pictures) Vampire films Vampires Video recordings--for people with visual disabilities Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Zaĭt︠s︡ev, V. G.--1915-1993 or 4
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Falsche Namensform Pearlman, Ron 1950-
Perlman, Ronald Francis 1950-
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English
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French (51) Spanish (25) Multiple languages (19) Undetermined (10) German (2) Russian (2) Turkish (2) Chinese (1) No Linguistic content (1) Covers
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