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SurSur (1987)
Dir. Fernando Solanas
Feat. Susu Pecoraro, Miguel Angel Sola, Philippe Leotard
A political prisoner, freed after five years, confronts his haunting past and alien present before reconciling with his wife. Deeply personal,…
T. Dan SmithT. Dan Smith (1987)
Dir. Amber Film Collective
Docu–drama chronicles of events leading to the imprisonment of a maverick Newcastle councillor. Made in collaboration with Smith himself, it…
Tough Guys Don't DanceTough Guys Don't Dance (1987)
Dir. Norman Mailer
Feat. Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini
This curious black comedy–come–film noir enigma will provide fascinating viewing for some. Based on the director's novel, it marked a…
Track 29Track 29 (1987)
Dir. Nicolas Roeg
Feat. Gary Oldman, Theresa Russell, Christopher Lloyd
Purporting to be her long–lost son, sleazoid Gary Oldman materialises out of Theresa Russell's alcoholic haze, as husband Christopher Lloyd…
Uncle Tom's CabinUncle Tom's Cabin (1987)
Dir. Stan Lathan
Feat. Avery Brooks, Phylicia Rashad, Edward Woodward
Faithful to the classic abolitionist novel this made for cable adaptation garnered considerable acclaim for Avery Brooks' performance.
Vincent: The Life and Death of Vincent Van GoghVincent: The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh (1987) Recommended
Dir. Paul Cox
Engrossing and expressive documentary of the famous artist, using his own written letters and paintings as clues to his tortured personality. John…
Wanted Dead or AliveWanted Dead or Alive (1987)
Dir. Gary Sherman
Feat. Rutger Hauer, Gene Simmons, Robert Guillaume
Hauer stars as a bounty hunter coming to grips with Middle Eastern terrorism. Explicitly violent, with a knock–out finale.
Weeds (1987)
Dir. John Hancock
Feat. Nick Nolte
Fact–based story of a San Quentin prisoner who is relieved of his life term to pursue his talent for play–writing.
White of the EyeWhite of the Eye (1987) Recommended
Dir. Donald Cammell
Feat. David Keith, Cathy Moriaty, Art Evans
Smartly executed, disturbing thriller set in a small Arizona town where a psychotic balances his marital problems with his penchant for homicide.
Winter Tan, AWinter Tan, A (1987)
Dir. Jackie Burroughs, Louise Clark, John Frizzell
Feat. Jackie Burroughs
Based on the late Maryse Holder's raw, confessional letters from Mexico, Jackie Burroughs brilliantly interprets this woman who "took a holiday from…

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