frankie's - 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die List
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Goodbye Lenin! (2003)Good Bye Lenin!
The year is 1989 and East and West Germany are still divided. Alex (Daniel Brhl) and his sister Ariane (Maria Simon) live in East Germany with their single mother, Christiane (Katrin Sass) who is a staunch Socialist. When Alex's mother witnesses his arrest on a protest march, she suffers a heart attack and falls into a coma for eight months, just enough time for the Berlin wall to come tumbling down along with all of East Germany's ideals. Eight months later, Christiane wakes up and things have changed. The doctors warn Alex that any shock could bring on a fatal heart attack. He then realises he must convince his mother that her beloved Communism has not been overthrown but is in fact triumphing over Capitalism. Alex then sets out to recreate every detail of the old East inside the four walls of their tiny council flat... what begins as a little white lie, soon turns into a major deception! - Director:
- Wolfgang Becker
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- Daniel Brühl, Andreas Thieck, Katrin Sass
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The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin), led by Gollum (Andy Serkis), continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn struggles to fulfill his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron, so that the Ring-bearer may complete his quest. - Director:
- Peter Jackson
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- Craig Parker, Noel Appleby, Ali Astin
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Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)Fahrenheit 911
Generating controversy and political debate like no other film in memory, Fahrenheit 9/11 is by turns a determinedly truthful, scathingly funny, intensely though-provoking and thoroughly entertaining movie from Academy Award-winner Michael Moore. Following the huge critical and popular success of his film Bowling For Columbine and books Stupid White Men and Dude, Where's My Country?, Moore uses his characteristically deft humour and uniquely persistent style to launch an unflinching inquiry into the Bush government's foreign policy. Combining rare footage, expert testimony, and his one-of-a-kind dogged hunt for answers to thought questions, Moore takes on the burning issues facing America today. His camera turns a skeptical lens on President George W. Bush and his inner circle, who ignored the Saudi connection to 9/11 and instead rushed headlong towards war on Iraq. - Director:
- Michael Moore
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- Michael Moore, George W. Bush, Ben Affleck
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The Passion of the Christ (2003)La pasión de Cristo
From director Mel Gibson comes a profound story of courage and sacrifice depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jeasus Christ.- Director:
- Mel Gibson
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- Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern
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Vincent (Tom Cruise) is a cool, calculating contract killer at the top of his game. Max (Jamie Foxx) is a cabbie with big dreams and no results. On this fateful night, Max has to transport Vincent on his next job - one night, five stops, five hits and a getaway. Thrown together, their lives in collision - neither man will ever be the same again. Tonight everything is changing... - Director:
- Michael Mann
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- Tom Cruise, Michael Waxman, Jamie Foxx
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckinsale soar in this true story of the legendary rebel billionaire. Howard Hughes (DiCaprio) grew famous for his Hollywood movies, aviation records and glamorous women. He held a bold vision of the future and lived his dreams believing nothing could stop him. - Director:
- Martin Scorsese
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- Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett
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Million Dollar Baby (2004)Rope Burns
In the wake of a painful estrangement from his daughter, boxing trainer Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) has been unwilling to let himself get close to anyone for a very long time - then Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) walks into his gym. In a life of constant struggle, Maggie's gotten herself this far on raw talent, unshakable focus and a tremendous force of will. But more than anything, she wants someone to believe in her. The last thing Frankie needs is that kind of responsibility - let alone that kind of risk - but won over by Maggie's sheer determination, he begrudgingly agrees to take her on. In turns exasperating and inspiring each other, the two come to discover that they share a common spirit that transcends the pain and loss of their pasts, and they find in each other a sense of family they lost long ago. Yet, they both face a battle that will demand more heart and courage than any they've ever known. - Director:
- Clint Eastwood
- Cast:
- Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman
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