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A truck (North American and Australian English) or lorry (British and Commonwealth English) is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile. Commercial trucks can be very large and powerful, and may be configured to mount specialized equipment, such as in the case of fire trucks and concrete mixers and suction excavators. Modern trucks are powered by either gasoline or diesel engines, with diesel dominant in commercial applications. In the European Union vehicles with a gross combination mass of less than 3,500 kilograms (7,716 lb) are known as Light commercial vehicles and those over as Large goods vehicles.
The word "truck" might have come from a back-formation of "truckle" with the meaning "small wheel", "pulley", from Middle English trokell, in turn from Latin trochlea. Another explanation is that it comes from Latin trochus with the meaning of "iron hoop". In turn, both go back to Greek trokhos (τροχός) meaning "wheel" from trekhein (τρέχειν, "to run"). The first known usage of "truck" was in 1611 when it referred to the small strong wheels on ships' cannon carriages. In its extended usage it came to refer to carts for carrying heavy loads, a meaning known since 1771. With the meaning of "motor-powered load carrier", it has been in usage since 1930, shortened from "motor truck", which dates back to 1916.
Actors: Eric Coker (director), Eric Coker (actor), Eric Coker (editor), Eric Coker (producer), Eric Coker (miscellaneous crew), Eric Coker (writer), David Downing (actor), Kimberly Allen (producer), Daniel Mark Stafford (actor), Kaypri (miscellaneous crew), Kaypri (producer), Kaypri (actress), Alexander Arzu (actor), Luise Heath (actress), Norma Burgess (actress),
Plot: Living in a sinkhole with no resources, a non-responsive mother and a little brother, Truck is forced to turn to his corrupt uncle for help. When negative situations conspire, Truck is pressured to betray his manhood by facing a 'TRUTH' that will both save and condemn him.
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Billy Campbell (actor), Andra Hayes (miscellaneous crew), Michael Klaumann (actor), Mike Tristano (miscellaneous crew), Peter Foldy (producer), Angela Sostre (producer), Matt Mazany (miscellaneous crew), Mike Rutkowski (miscellaneous crew), Mike Rutkowski (miscellaneous crew), Angie Kern (miscellaneous crew), Peter Golub (composer), Michael Dempsey (actor), Connor Price (actor), Samantha Kuester (costume designer), Haley Ramm (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Hugh Mun (actor), Jerren Lauder (producer), Jerren Lauder (actor), Jeffrey Ruggles (director), Jeffrey Ruggles (writer), Jeffrey Ruggles (producer), Jeffrey Ruggles (actor), Don Black (producer), Don Black (actor), Alexander Ordonez (actor), Jessica Brooke (actress), Andrew DeYoung (actor), Christina Wong (actress), Andrew DeYoung (actor), Bradley Kettlety (actor),
Plot: Don is in a predicament. His car won't start and it's absolutely essential that he get across Los Angeles for a birthday party. But it's not just any birthday party. This is a party for Alli, the girl he's had a crush on for months now. After a series of failed attempts to get a ride, he's forced to ask his crazy neighbor for her car and despite the awkwardness, she is willing to help by offering him the only thing her ex-boyfriend didn't take - an embarrassingly pink beach cruiser with a basket on the front. With that Don sets off on his journey across a city where everyone drives. With the summer heat beating down on him, Don and his bike encounter apathetic friends, annoying co-workers, store clerks with too much advice, thieves, stoners and a cop with a major hero complex. Even though he's on the brink of defeat his determination kicks into over drive. He MUST get to Alli. After all, Don is a man on a mission.
Keywords: bicycle, independent-film, los-angeles-california, mumblecoreActors: Alex Emanuel (actor), Taj Jenkins Musco (writer), Taj Jenkins Musco (director), Taj Jenkins Musco (editor), Taj Jenkins Musco (producer), Tim Curcio (actor), Kevan Tucker (actor), Adam Michael Rose (actor), Casey Fenton (actor), William Paul Smith (actor), James Rejent (actor), David Colacci (actor), Thomas Musco (actor), Ethan Goldberger (producer), Erick R. Rodriguez (actor),
Plot: Set in contemporary Brooklyn NY, "Some Mournful Bird" is a remake of the classic Elia Kazan film "On The Waterfront", coinciding with the 50th anniversary of its release in 1954. In this unique remake, filmmaker Taj J. Musco has preserved the original dialogue and slang from the 1950's, but set his film in the modern day with a younger cast and authentic Brooklyn locations. Set against the backdrop of a corrupt waterfront union, this short film focuses on the inner struggle of protagonist Terry Malloy and the events and people that lead him to discover his conscience. Like the original feature, this film deals with themes of loyalty, conscience, brotherhood, and love.
Keywords: billiards, brooklyn-new-york-city, brother-brother-relationship, catholic-church, confession, conscience, corruption, dockworker, gangster, jacketActors: R. Lee Ermey (actor), Brian Austin Green (actor), Michael Bowen (actor), Michael Cavanaugh (actor), Robert L. Levy (producer), Dale Dye (actor), Peter Abrams (producer), C. Thomas Howell (actor), Tony Epper (actor), Natan Zahavi (editor), Natan Zahavi (producer), Don Collier (actor), Anthony Russell (actor), Lenore Kasdorf (actress), Tim Truman (composer),
Plot: I young man (the 'Kid') returns to the small town where his parents were murdered when he was a boy. He's there for revenge. Locals Kate and Louie befriend him, much to the annoyance of some of the town folk.
Keywords: independent-film, revengeActors: Jim Dale (actor), Neville Brand (actor), Jim Dale (actor), Eddie Albert (actor), Sean Barrett (actor), Ray Bolger (actor), Raymond Bailey (actor), Jeff Bridges (actor), Edward Brophy (actor), Wally Brown (actor), Billy Bletcher (actor), Pinto Colvig (actor), Pinto Colvig (actor), Pinto Colvig (actor), Jim Dale (actor),
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Short,Actors: Eddie Deezen (actor), Severn Darden (actor), Nicholas Pryor (actor), Ally Sheedy (actress), Donald Fullilove (actor), Michael Zinberg (director), Faye Grant (actress), Antony Alda (actor), Nick Thiel (writer), Michael Spound (actor), Peter Kowanko (actor), Curt Ayers (actor), Dale McRaven (producer), Dale McRaven (writer), David Braff (producer),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Johnny Mandel (composer), George Chandler (actor), Ron Miller (producer), Ray Milland (actor), Denver Pyle (actor), Dan Seymour (actor), Donald Pleasence (actor), Ike Eisenmann (actor), Walter Barnes (actor), Eddie Albert (actor), Harry Holcombe (actor), Don Brodie (actor), Sam Edwards (actor), Ralph Helfer (miscellaneous crew), Paul Sorensen (actor),
Plot: Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as their uncle in order to get the kids into the clutches of Deranian's megalomanical boss, evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt, who wants to exploit them. Jason, a cynical widower, helps Tia and Tony "escape to witch mountain," while at the same time Tia and Tony help Jason escape the pain of the loss of his wife.
Keywords: alien, amnesia, bareback-riding, barking-dog, baseball, baseball-bat, baseball-game, baseball-glove, based-on-novel, bearActors: Martin Balsam (actor), Elia Kazan (director), James Westerfield (actor), Pat Hingle (actor), Leonard Bernstein (composer), Eva Marie Saint (actress), Rod Steiger (actor), Karl Malden (actor), Leif Erickson (actor), Marlon Brando (actor), Nehemiah Persoff (actor), Fred Gwynne (actor), Lee J. Cobb (actor), Gene Milford (editor), Michael V. Gazzo (actor),
Plot: Terry Malloy dreams about being a prize fighter, while tending his pigeons and running errands at the docks for Johnny Friendly, the corrupt boss of the dockers union. Terry witnesses a murder by two of Johnny's thugs, and later meets the dead man's sister and feels responsible for his death. She introduces him to Father Barry, who tries to force him to provide information for the courts that will smash the dock racketeers.
Keywords: alley, animal-abuse, assault, bar, based-on-article, beating, blockbuster, boxer, bride, brooklyn-new-york-city