Peter Hyams
1) End of days
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When a burned-out former New York City cop named Jericho is assigned to security detail for a mysterious and foreboding stranger, Jericho thwarts an assassination attempt. During the ensuing investigation, he and his parner save the life of a beautiful and terrified woman, whose destiny involves death, the devil and the fate of mankind.
2) 2010
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
American and Soviet astronauts go to Jupiter in an attempt to solve the puzzle of the original Discovery flight made in 2001.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When the head of NASA's manned Mars mission discovers that the capsule meant to carry the astronauts will suffer a catastrophic failure, he forces them to participate in a hoax by broadcasting their 'Mission' from a studio built at an abandoned air force base. Over many months, the astronauts are forced to film broadcasts on their progress. They find out that they are to die upon re-entry. An investigative reporter gets wind that something is amiss...
6) The Presidio
Pub. Date
©1999
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Lt. Col. Caldwell and Police Inspector Jay Austin don't like each other because Caldwell helped run Austin out of the military police a few years before. Now these two enemies are forced to team up to solve a brutal murder at The Presidio military compound.
Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A young man comes of age and decides to avenge the brutal murder of his parents. In a world threatened by war, and finding he has impressive combat skills, he finds the opportunity he is looking for in the elite fighting force of the infamous Musketeers. After years of disgrace, he reunites the group and brings them back to their previous glory. Along his journey, he helps the Queen of France and finds love.
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High-profile lawyer Mark Hunter (Michael Douglas of WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS, WALL STREET, FATAL ATTRACTION) has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoo-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when ambitious rookie journalist C.J. (Jesse Metcalfe of TV's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES) begins investigating him for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny....
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Peter Hyams ("Busting") directs Gregory Hines ("A Rage in Harlem") and Billy Crystal ("City Slickers") in the motion picture that asks the question, "How come the bad guys always drive the good cars?" The answer has them Running Scared in this lightning-paced comic thriller. Ray and Danny are the wild men of the Windy City's police force. The pair's unorthodox methods get results in a tough town - until they come up against Julio Gonzales (Jimmy Smits,...
10) The Hunter
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Steve McQueen's last movie shows the dynamic talent of the late, great actor in one of his most memorable roles: the true story of Ralph "Papa" Thorson, a modern day bounty hunter. Thorson's exploits are detailed as he pursues a number of fugitives who have skipped bail. The chase comes full circle when he becomes the quarry of a vengeful psychopath. McQueen's multi-dimensional performance as Thorson, a man born in the wrong age, is counterpoint to...
11) The Presidio
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Lt. Col. Caldwell (SEAN CONNERY) and Police Inspector Jay Austin (MARK HARMON) don't like each other. Not even a little bit. That's because Caldwell helped run Austin out of the military police a few years back. And now these natural enemies are forced to team up to solve a brutal murder at The Presidio military compound.To make matters worse, Inspector Austin has taken a sudden and passionate interest in a beautiful, feisty young woman (MEG RYAN),...