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Cathy Moriarty
Raging bull
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11 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in English and held by 1,484 libraries worldwide Jake La Motta is a boxer whose psychological and sexual complexities erupt into violence both in and out of the ring. His brother Joey falls prey to Jake's mounting paranoia and jealousy, while fifteen-year-old Vickie, becomes Jake's wife and most prized trophy. The same anger that drives Jake in the ring, ultimately drives him to beat his wife and brother, and sends Jake down a self-destructive spiral of paranoia and rage.
Casper
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27 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,353 libraries worldwide "Ghost therapist" Dr. James Harvey and his daughter Kat arrive at drafty, old Whipstaff Manor. Its greedy owner, Carrigan Crittendon, has hired Dr. Harvey to exorcise the house's apparitions: a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper, who's just looking for a friend, and his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso (The Ghostly Trio). If the plan works, she and Dibs, her partner-in-slime, can get their hands on the manor's fabled treasure. Casper finds a kindred spirit in Kat, but the Ghostly Trio will not tolerate "fleshies" in their house.
Analyze that
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7 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 977 libraries worldwide Fearful of his emotional stability, prison officials release Paul Vitti into the custody of his psychiatrist, Dr. Ben Sobel, who becomes even more exasperated when he learns Vitti will be moving into his home. As Sobel tries to get to the root of Vitti's real problems, he tries to help Vitti find a straight job. And adding to all this confusion, several members of Vitti's old crew are after him, who are determined to see that he doesn't pass along any incriminating information.
Lady and the tramp II. Scamp's adventure
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in English and held by 976 libraries worldwide Lady and Tramp's mischievous pup, Scamp, longs for the wild and free lifestyle his father once had as a stray, so he runs away from home and into the streets where he joins the 'Junkyard Dogs'.
Raging bull
by Martin Scorsese
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55 editions published between 1980 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 776 libraries worldwide De Niro stars as champion boxer Jake La Motta, who rose from the streets of the Bronx to the heights of his sport, only to find disillusionment and corruption as well as fame.
Casper meets Wendy
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10 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and Multiple languages and held by 769 libraries worldwide Casper gets a crush on Wendy as she hides from the evil Warlock Desmond.
Kindergarten cop
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 552 libraries worldwide A veteran L.A. detective is forced to go undercover in Oregon as a kindergarten teacher in order to trap an elusive criminal.
Crazy in Alabama
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in English and Chinese and held by 503 libraries worldwide Antonio Banderas' directorial debut opens in the sweltering summer of 1965, and everyone in Alabama has gone completely crazy, especially 12-year-old Peejoe's glamorous Aunt Lucille. Deciding not to let her abusive husband stand in the way of her dreams of television stardom, she gets rid of him in a most unusual way and leaves Peejoe with lots of questions and on explosive secret.
Soapdish
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4 editions published between 1991 and 2001 in English and French and held by 452 libraries worldwide A dysfunctional group of soap opera actors scheme to undermine one another, both in front of and off-camera.
But I'm a cheerleader
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11 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 421 libraries worldwide Megan's super normal suburban existence is filled with friends, pom-poms and rah-rah enthusiasm until her parents suspect that she may be showing deviant tendencies.
Casper
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3 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 357 libraries worldwide Determined to get her hands on her father's hidden fortune, Carrigan is forced to hire an afterlife therapist to exercise the ghosts that keep frightening her away. Dr. Harvey and his daughter, Kat, move in and soon Kat meets Casper, the friendliest ghost. But Casper's uncles are still determined to drive all the "fleshies" away.
The mambo kings
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5 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in French and English and held by 316 libraries worldwide Musician brothers, Cesar and Nestor, leave Cuba for America in the 1950s, with the hopes of making it to the top of the Latin music scene. Cesar is the older brother who serves as the business manager and is a consumate ladies' man. Nestor is the brooding songwriter, who cannot forget the woman in Cuba who broke his heart. This is an unrated version of the film, with one restored scene.
Matinee
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11 editions published between 1993 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 312 libraries worldwide A gregarious creator of sci-fi thrillers brings his unique brand of showmanship to the unsuspecting residents of Key West, Florida during the Cuban missile crisis of 1962.
Digging to China
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 234 libraries worldwide 10-year-old Harriet dreams of leaving her home, where she doesn't feel she's needed by her mother and sister Gwen. When her mother dies in a car accident, she really starts to make plans for leaving and she finally does so together with her childlike (mentally ill) friend Ricky.
The gun in Betty Lou's handbag
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4 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and held by 234 libraries worldwide No one ever pays any attention to shy librarian Betty Lou Perkins, until someone finds a gun in her handbag and she confesses to a crime she didn't commit, turning her world upside down.
Pontiac moon
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3 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in English and held by 164 libraries worldwide In the summer of 1969, a whole nation awaited the Apollo XI mission to the moon. Science teacher Washington Bellamy and his son undertake a fantastic journey of their own. Their goal: to match the mileage from the Earth to the moon in Washington's 1949 Pontiac Chief. If Washington's calcuations are correct, they will arrive at the Spires of the Moon National Park just as the astronauts land on the moon.
New Waterford girl
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6 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and held by 160 libraries worldwide A 15-year-old dreams of getting out of her small, sheltered Catholic community to move to New York City. Her teacher is the only one who sees her potential and arranges a scholorship for her to attend an arts school in Manhattan, which her parents won't let her do. Then a 16-year-old moves in next door and the two come up with a plan to escape New Waterford ... in the only way possible.
The fourteen sisters of Emilio Montez O'Brien
by Oscar Hijuelos
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2 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 130 libraries worldwide Margarita is the oldest of 14 siblings (all sisters) until her brother Emilio is born. This story, in part, recollects her life, her loves, and her relationship with her siblings.
Tales from the crypt. The complete fourth season
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 128 libraries worldwide 14 tales hosted by that netherworld naughty boy, the Crypt Keeper.
Casper
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3 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in Spanish and German and held by 107 libraries worldwide Determined to get her hands on her father's hidden fortune, Carrigan is forced to hire an afterlife therapist to exercise the ghosts that keep frightening her away. Dr. Harvey and his daughter, Kat, move in and soon Kat meets Casper, the friendliest ghost. But Casper's uncles are still determined to drive all the "fleshies" away. more
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Adventure and adventurers Animated films Biographical films Biographical films Boxers (Sports) Boxing Boxing films California--Los Angeles Casper the Friendly Ghost (Fictitious character) Cheerleading Children's films Comedy films Comedy films Cuban Americans Dogs Drama Drug dealers Family violence Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Films Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Gangsters Ghosts Historical films Juvenile works Kindergarten teachers La Motta, Jake Mambos (Music) Man-woman relationships Mothers and sons Motion picture consultants Musicians New York (State)--New York Oregon--Astoria Paranoia Police Police films Psychiatrists Psychoanalysis and homosexuality Sports films Supernatural Teacher-student relationships Undercover operations United States Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Moriarty, Catherine 1960-
Moriarty-Gentile, Cathy
Moriarty-Gentile, Cathy, 1960-
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English
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French (36) German (19) Spanish (17) Multiple languages (14) Undetermined (4) No Linguistic content (3) Portuguese (2) Chinese (1) Catalan (1) Covers
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