
Allison Long is acquitted on charges of poisoning her father but then her benefactor is poisoned. Read More »
Author Archives: rarefilm
Carmen Jones (1954) Otto Preminger, Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey

At an all-black army camp, civilian parachute maker and “hot bundle” Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Read More »
Boxing Helena (1993) Jennifer Lynch, Julian Sands, Sherilyn Fenn, Bill Paxton

A top surgeon is besotted with a beautiful woman who once ditched him. Read More »
In Cold Blood (1967) Richard Brooks, Robert Blake, Scott Wilson, John Forsythe

In meeting in Kansas, ex-cons Perry Smith and Dick Hickock are breaking several conditions of their respective paroles. Read More »
Broken Trust (1995) Geoffrey Sax, Tom Selleck, Elizabeth McGovern, William Atherton

Judge Nash is highly regarded for his position and decisions in the courtroom. Read More »
Before the Deluge AKA Avant le déluge (1954) André Cayatte, Antoine Balpêtré, Paul Bisciglia, Bernard Blier

Self-centered parents of the 50’s targeted by drama in which teenagers panicking after burglary supposed to finance the run from the Third World War. Read More »
Water AKA Agua (2006) Verónica Chen, Rafael Ferro, Nicolás Mateo, Jimena Anganuzzi

Thirty four year old Goyo, a former open water swimming champion, has been hiding out in the desert. Read More »
The Great Defender (1934) Thomas Bentley, Matheson Lang, Margaret Bannerman, Arthur Margetson

Sir Douglas Rolls had earned the reputation of being England’s greatest barrister. Read More »
Lucky Ghost (1942) William Beaudine, Mantan Moreland, F.E. Miller, Maceo Bruce Sheffield

Two down-on-their luck friends suddenly hit the “jackpot” when they win the clothes Read More »
The Solitaire Man (1933) Jack Conway, Herbert Marshall, Mary Boland, Lionel Atwill

Oliver Lane is “The Solitaire Man,” a renowned jewel thief who is ready to retire and marry Helen Read More »