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Wisdom is a 1986 American crime film. It was written and directed by its star, Emilio Estevez, in his filmmaking debut. The film also stars Demi Moore, along with Tom Skeritt and Veronica Cartwright as Estevez's parents. Emilio dedicated the film to the memory of his friend Henry Proach. The film was distributed by 20th Century Fox. The end credits song is "Home Again" by Oingo Boingo and the score by Danny Elfman.
The film was not popular with critics; Leonard Maltin considered it "wretchedly scripted, with one of the most self-defeating wrap-ups you'll ever see." In March 2009 Warner Bros. announced Wisdom would be available as one of the films in its special "Warner Archive" promotion. The film could be special ordered on DVD or downloaded directly to PC.
John Wisdom (Estevez) is a young man just out of college. He's branded a felon after a grand theft auto conviction on the night of his high school graduation, and as a result can't hold down a decent job. Seeing little future for himself, Wisdom takes a left turn: he becomes a criminal "for the people," evocative of Robin Hood. After seeing news reports about all the impoverished farmers and working class being sent to the bank to pay ownership debts, Wisdom goes on a bank robbing spree with his girlfriend, Karen (Moore); they erase loan and mortgage records, buying time for the poor to pay their debts. With the FBI after them, things take a turn for the worse when a panicky Karen murders a local sheriff. She and Wisdom make a run for the Canadian border, but when Karen is shot by a police helicopter, Wisdom leaves her in the care of some university medical students. He resumes his flight, but is surrounded by police and federal agents at a college football field. As Wisdom appears to be reaching for his gun, he is riddled with gunfire and dies.
Actors: Aurélien Recoing (actor), François Guerrar (producer), François Guerrar (miscellaneous crew), Vincent Maraval (producer), Anne Loiret (actress), Sophie Brunet (editor), Léa Seydoux (actress), Salim Kechiouche (actor), Abdellatif Kechiche (writer), Abdellatif Kechiche (director), Abdellatif Kechiche (producer), Phil Symes (miscellaneous crew), Albertine Lastera (editor), Catherine Salée (actress), Karim Saidi (actor),
Plot: Adèle is a high school student who is beginning to explore herself as a woman. She dates guys but finds no satisfaction in their company, and is rejected by female friends who she does desire. She dreams of something more. She meets Emma who is a free spirited girl whom Adèle's friends reject due to her sexuality, and by association most begin to reject Adèle. Her relationship with Emma grows into more than just friends as she is the only person with whom she can express herself openly. Together, Adèle and Emma explore social acceptance, sexuality, and the emotional spectrum of their maturing relationship.
Keywords: 18-year-old, actress-shares-first-name-with-character, art-exhibition, art-gallery, artist, based-on-comic, based-on-comic-book, based-on-graphic-novel, blue-hair, breakupActors: Peter Higginson (actor), Lea Lawrynowicz (actress), Alex Kingsmill (editor), Alex Kingsmill (writer), Alex Kingsmill (director), Alex Kingsmill (producer), Matt Jordan (actor), Steve Bartu (actor),
Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Short,Actors: Andy Yoon (producer), Andy Yoon (producer), Andy Yoon (producer), Andy Yoon (writer), Hie-bong Jo (actor), Ha-Neul Kim (actress), Seung Ho Yoo (actor), Sang-hoon Ahn (director), Jun-seok Song (composer), Mi-Kyeong Kim (actress), Dal-i (actor), Phillip Choi (actor), Choong-seon Park (actor), Yeong Park (actor), Sun-ae Kim (actress),
Plot: A missing person case involving a female university student and the victim in a hit and run case appears to be the same person. Detectives look for a witness. A witness, Min Soo-Ah appears, but Min Soo-Ah is blind. She used to be a promising student at the police academy. With her acute senses, Min Soo-Ah is able to reveal important clues on the hit and run case. Another witness, Kwon Gi-Seob then appears. Gi-Seob, who witnessed the case with his own eyes, gives contradictory statements to Min Soo-Ah. The investigation then goes through many twists and turns, while Min Soo-Ah finds herself up against the killer.
Genres: Drama, Thriller,Actors: Trifon Dimitropoulos (producer), Trifon Dimitropoulos (director), Trifon Dimitropoulos (editor), Trifon Dimitropoulos (actor), Trifon Dimitropoulos (writer), Kostas Dimitropoulos (actor), Dimitri Dimitropoulos (actor),
Plot: In every generation 36 people are born to spread enlightenment to the world. Viewed as saviors to most but an evil organization called 'The Method' view the 36 as a threat. The first 35 are killed off with ease by 'The Method'. However, one remains, without knowing his relevance to the world, he is the 36th Stranger...
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Short, Thriller,Actors: Junie Hoang (actress), Jalene Mack (miscellaneous crew), Jalene Mack (actress), Clifton Powell (actor), Joe Grisaffi (actor), Greg Carter (producer), Tamala Jones (actress), Reynaldo Rey (actor), Anika C. McFall (actress), Kristoffer Kjornes (actor), Datari Turner (actor), N.D. Brown (miscellaneous crew), Hassan Johnson (actor), Sara Gaston (actress), Trey Haley (director),
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Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery,Actors: Marta M. Mobley (miscellaneous crew), Richard T. Jones (actor), David Wurst (composer), Robert L. Goodman (editor), Tony Burton (actor), Eric Wurst (composer), Maria Ford (actress), Mike Elliott (producer), Roger Corman (producer), Nick Cassavetes (actor), Garrett Morris (actor), Arthur Roberts (actor), Matt DiFranco (miscellaneous crew), Tami Mor (costume designer), Brian Katkin (editor),
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Genres: Action,I once knew a wise man
He took his last stand
On a hill
Surrounded by his lovers
On a pill
So he could rediscover
The way
That his brain worked
That day
He wore the same shirt
He had worn
Every day of his life
Collar torn
He twisted in the knife
Into his own gut
The blood
Came out in a flood
Onto the hill
It splashed across his lovers
What a kill
He wanted them to suffer