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House of GamesHouse of Games (1987) Aro Favourite
Dir. David Mamet
Feat. Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna
Psychiatrist Lindsay Crouse is lured into the world of charming con–racketeer Joe Mantegna, where trust is a fragile concept. David Mamet…
Jake and the Fatman (TV Series)Jake and the Fatman (TV Series) (1987)
Feat. William Conrad, Joe Penny
Eighties primetime crime show starring William Conrad (CANNON) as a generously plump former cop turned maverick district attorney who teams with a…
Julia and JuliaJulia and Julia (1987)
Dir. Peter Del Monte
Feat. Kathleen Turner, Gabriel Byrne, Sting
Kathleen Turner leads a double (love) life with husband Gabriel Byrne and toy–boy photographer Sting.
Loner, TheLoner, The (Le Solitaire) (1987)
Dir. Jacques Deray
Feat. Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Malo, Pierre Vernier
Sub–par Belmondo outing has him play the routine jaded cop out to avenge his partner's death. Low on stunts but high on cruelty this is one for…
MasquesMasques (1987)
Dir. Claude Chabrol
Feat. Philippe Noiret, Bernadette Lafont
Showbiz thriller with an offbeat setting and treatment typical of the director. Phillip Noiret excels as a vain and complacent TV celebrity, with…
No Way OutNo Way Out (1987)
Dir. Roger Donaldson
Feat. Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young
Hollywood success for expat Kiwi Donaldson. Well–executed conspiracy thriller stars Kevin Costner.
Prayer for the DyingPrayer for the Dying (1987)
Dir. Mike Hodges
Feat. Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates
Adaptation of Jack Higgins' novel in which Mickey Rourke plays a retired IRA hitman who is enticed into one final killing, with disasterous…
Robocop Trilogy, TheRobocop Trilogy, The (1987-1993)
Dir. Paul Verhoeven, Irvin Kershner, Fred Dekker
Feat. Peter Weller, Nancy Allen
Contains all three Robocop movies.
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Mini-series) Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Mini-series) (1987-2000) Recommended
Feat. Colin Firth, Robert Urquhart, Leslie Phillips
Well–loved British mystery series consisting of adapted stories from celebrated crime writer Ruth Rendell, brought to life by an impressive…
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.

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