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Shy People (1987)
Dir. Andrei Konchalovsky
Feat. Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton
Manhattanite Jill Clayburgh ventures into the Florida everglades to discover her family roots.
Slamdance (1987)
Dir. Wayne Wang
Feat. Tom Hulce, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Virginia Madsen
Quirky, stylishly–shot thriller, with graphic artist Tom Hulce framed for murder.
Some Kind of WonderfulSome Kind of Wonderful (1987) Recommended
Dir. Howard Deutch
Feat. Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, Lea Thompson
Some wonderful romantic angst from John Hughes' pen, with Mary Stuart Masterson in love with Eric Stoltz in love with Lea Thompson.
Someone to Love (1987)
Dir. Henry Jaglom
Feat. Orson Welles
Typically loose and naturalistic drama from independent stalwart Henry Jaglom, who pretty much plays himself – a jaded divorcee filmmaker in search…
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…

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