Sommer, M. Josef
Overview
| Works: | 150 works in 380 publications in 5 languages and 10,793 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Detective and mystery films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Film adaptations Biographical films Police films Romance films Sports films Television adaptations |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Author, Performer, Arranger, Photographer, Recipient, Cartographer, Editor |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
M. Josef Sommer
Witness by
Peter Weir(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 1985 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 2,246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a young Amish woman and her son get caught up in the murder of an undercover narcotics agent, their savior turns out to be hardened Philadelphia detective John Book, who runs head-on into the non-violent world of a Pennsylvania Amish community
56 editions published between 1985 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 2,246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a young Amish woman and her son get caught up in the murder of an undercover narcotics agent, their savior turns out to be hardened Philadelphia detective John Book, who runs head-on into the non-violent world of a Pennsylvania Amish community
The family man by
Brett Ratner(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 1,625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jack Campbell, a workaholic Wall Street exec, gets to see what his life might have been like if he'd stayed with his former sweetheart, Kate. Thirteen years after they split up, Jack falls asleep in his posh New York apartment, then awakens to find himself a family man, with his now-wife Kate, daughter Annie and new baby
23 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 1,625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jack Campbell, a workaholic Wall Street exec, gets to see what his life might have been like if he'd stayed with his former sweetheart, Kate. Thirteen years after they split up, Jack falls asleep in his posh New York apartment, then awakens to find himself a family man, with his now-wife Kate, daughter Annie and new baby
The Mighty Ducks by
Emilio Estevez(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1992 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 1,494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Slapped with a community service assignment, a tough trial lawyer must coach a ragtag team of pee wee hockey players who can't skate, can't score and can't win
16 editions published between 1992 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 1,494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Slapped with a community service assignment, a tough trial lawyer must coach a ragtag team of pee wee hockey players who can't skate, can't score and can't win
Absence of malice by
Sydney Pollack(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A businessman becomes the subject of a criminal investigation when a story about him is purposely "leaked" to an investigative reporter
5 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A businessman becomes the subject of a criminal investigation when a story about him is purposely "leaked" to an investigative reporter
Nobody's fool by
Paul Newman(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1995 and 2017 in English and held by 701 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this affectionate story of small town life in upstate New York, Sully, a fitfully employed 60-year-old construction worker, is a cheerful curmudgeon who has made a lifetime of bad decisions. He unexpectedly has a chance to make right some of them when his estranged son and grandson drop back into his life
6 editions published between 1995 and 2017 in English and held by 701 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this affectionate story of small town life in upstate New York, Sully, a fitfully employed 60-year-old construction worker, is a cheerful curmudgeon who has made a lifetime of bad decisions. He unexpectedly has a chance to make right some of them when his estranged son and grandson drop back into his life
Patch Adams by
Tom Shadyac(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in English and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Meet Patch Adams, a doctor who doesn't look, act or think like any doctor you've met before. For Patch, humor is the best medicine, and he's willing to do just about anything to make his patients laugh -- even if it means risking his own career. Based on a true story."--Container
2 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in English and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Meet Patch Adams, a doctor who doesn't look, act or think like any doctor you've met before. For Patch, humor is the best medicine, and he's willing to do just about anything to make his patients laugh -- even if it means risking his own career. Based on a true story."--Container
Hamlet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in English and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A made for television version of Kevin Kline's minimalist version of Shakespeare's tragedy of Hamlet, prince of Denmark, presented in modern-dress
12 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in English and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A made for television version of Kevin Kline's minimalist version of Shakespeare's tragedy of Hamlet, prince of Denmark, presented in modern-dress
Mourning becomes Electra by
Eugene O'Neill(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A classic American drama of love, revenge, murder and suicide set against the backdrop of a small New England town in the post-Civil War era. Each episode concludes with an after word by Erich Segal containing biographical information on Eugene O'Neill
4 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A classic American drama of love, revenge, murder and suicide set against the backdrop of a small New England town in the post-Civil War era. Each episode concludes with an after word by Erich Segal containing biographical information on Eugene O'Neill
Citizen Cohn(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1992 and 2010 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ruthless, destructive, power hungry and insatiable, attorney Roy Cohn could make or break the strongest men in America just for the thrill of the kill
3 editions published between 1992 and 2010 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ruthless, destructive, power hungry and insatiable, attorney Roy Cohn could make or break the strongest men in America just for the thrill of the kill
The next best thing by
Kristan Higgins(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman and her gay male friend have a child, but their unconventional family is put to the test when she meets her dream man
7 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman and her gay male friend have a child, but their unconventional family is put to the test when she meets her dream man
4 film favorites(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sudden impact: Responding to cries of police brutality, Harry Callahan's bosses send him on an out-of-town assignment, tracking a traumatized rape victim who coldly guns down her bygone attackers
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sudden impact: Responding to cries of police brutality, Harry Callahan's bosses send him on an out-of-town assignment, tracking a traumatized rape victim who coldly guns down her bygone attackers
The elephant king by
Seth Grossman(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Oliver travels to Thailand to find his reckless brother, Jake, and take him home to the U.S. to face pending fraud charges. He finds the intoxication of Thailand hard to resist and the two brothers slip deep into despair
2 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Oliver travels to Thailand to find his reckless brother, Jake, and take him home to the U.S. to face pending fraud charges. He finds the intoxication of Thailand hard to resist and the two brothers slip deep into despair
The investigators by
W. E. B Griffin(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Special Operatives detective and his colleagues must work simultaneously on two important cases, one of which involves a squad of dirty cops
3 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Special Operatives detective and his colleagues must work simultaneously on two important cases, one of which involves a squad of dirty cops
Agatha Christie's Sparkling cyanide(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A prominent attorney's wife dies of cyanide poisoning; but when he attempts to recreate the crime scene, he, too, is poisoned. The heiress to the estate is the prime suspect, but there have been apparent attempts on her life also
2 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A prominent attorney's wife dies of cyanide poisoning; but when he attempts to recreate the crime scene, he, too, is poisoned. The heiress to the estate is the prime suspect, but there have been apparent attempts on her life also
Moonlight and Valentino by
David Anspaugh(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in English and held by 135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A light hearted comedy about four women seeking answers to some of life's biggest questions
7 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in English and held by 135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A light hearted comedy about four women seeking answers to some of life's biggest questions
Malice by
Harold Becker(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Over his wife's objections, college dean Andy Safian rents a room in their home to his old acquaintance, the charismatic Dr. Jed Hill, and their idyllic life is suddenly turned upside down by deception, betrayal and murder
4 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in English and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Over his wife's objections, college dean Andy Safian rents a room in their home to his old acquaintance, the charismatic Dr. Jed Hill, and their idyllic life is suddenly turned upside down by deception, betrayal and murder
Too far to go(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Told episodically and in flashbacks, the film chronicles the good times and the hard times of Richard and Joan Maple's marriage. Love and passion, anger and heartbreak, laughter and happiness, all the complex textures woven into the fabric so many have come to know and experience in the form of marriage. This is the story of the life, love, and subsequent adjustment to the divorced life
4 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Told episodically and in flashbacks, the film chronicles the good times and the hard times of Richard and Joan Maple's marriage. Love and passion, anger and heartbreak, laughter and happiness, all the complex textures woven into the fabric so many have come to know and experience in the form of marriage. This is the story of the life, love, and subsequent adjustment to the divorced life
Searching for paradise(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Gilda's father dies, she is left with nothing but her video camera, her father's secrets, and a fascination with movie star Michael De. Santis. Using her camera as a diary, and propelled by grief and anger, she sets off for an adventure in New York City. Ultimately, she finds herself right in the middle of her movie star fantasies
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Gilda's father dies, she is left with nothing but her video camera, her father's secrets, and a fascination with movie star Michael De. Santis. Using her camera as a diary, and propelled by grief and anger, she sets off for an adventure in New York City. Ultimately, she finds herself right in the middle of her movie star fantasies
Fires of the mind(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1988 and 1992 in English and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An exploration into the origins of the brain and the questions of how we learn, how we create, and what makes the human brain so unique
7 editions published between 1988 and 1992 in English and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An exploration into the origins of the brain and the questions of how we learn, how we create, and what makes the human brain so unique
Enemies(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1999 and 2003 in English and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maxim Gorky's powerful drama about the social ferment that culminated in the 1917 Russian Revolution is set on an estate in provincial Russia in 1905. In a sunlit-dappled garden, some factory owners and their wives discuss the unrest amongst the workers. Rather than submit to a strike, they decide to close down the factory. When an owner is slain in a scuffle with a workman, the ensuing investigation uncovers the socialist fervor that is sweeping the countryside. The play goes beyond depicting class struggle by keenly examining the gulfs between youth and old age, vision and shortsightedness, and conservatism versus change
5 editions published between 1999 and 2003 in English and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maxim Gorky's powerful drama about the social ferment that culminated in the 1917 Russian Revolution is set on an estate in provincial Russia in 1905. In a sunlit-dappled garden, some factory owners and their wives discuss the unrest amongst the workers. Rather than submit to a strike, they decide to close down the factory. When an owner is slain in a scuffle with a workman, the ensuing investigation uncovers the socialist fervor that is sweeping the countryside. The play goes beyond depicting class struggle by keenly examining the gulfs between youth and old age, vision and shortsightedness, and conservatism versus change
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Related Identities
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Publisher Producer
- Weir, Peter 1944- Restager Performer Director
- McGillis, Kelly 1957- Performer Actor
- Wallace, Earl W. Scenarist Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Conceptor
- Feldman, Edward S. 1929- Producer Author of screenplay
- Godunov, Alexander 1949-1995 Performer Actor
- Haas, Lukas 1976- Performer Actor
- Ludwig, Tony Producer
- Glover, Danny Performer Actor
- Abraham, Marc
Associated Subjects
Adams, Patch, Amish--Social life and customs Bachelors Children Child witnesses City and town life Cohn, Roy M Community health services Community service (Punishment) Culture shock Denmark Families Fathers and daughters Fathers and sons Fathers--Death Gay fathers Gesundheit Institute Hamlet--(Legendary character) Health reformers Hockey Homicide investigation Investigative reporting Malicious accusation Man-woman relationships Medical care, Cost of Medical students Mothers and sons Murder Murder--Investigation Murder victims' families New England New York (State) O'Neill, Eugene, Ophelia--(Fictitious character) Pennsylvania Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Physician and patient Police Police corruption Presumption of innocence Princes Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) Revenge Russo, Richard, Serial murders Shakespeare, William, Surgeons United States University towns West Virginia
