Macy, William H. 1950-Overview
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William H Macy
Most widely held works by
William H Macy
Seabiscuit
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2009 in English and held by 2,343 libraries worldwide Based on a true story. A half-blind ex-prizefighter and mustang breaker team up with a millionaire and his rough-hewn, undersized horse, Seabiscuit. The men bring Seabiscuit to incredible heights, helping to turn a long shot into a legend. Eventually, Seabiscuit earns Horse of the Year honors in 1938.
Fargo
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in English and held by 1,966 libraries worldwide A midwestern policewoman investigates a series of brutal and interconnected crimes. Steadily, she tightens the net on the killers and their accomplices in a kidnapping scheme gone wildly wrong.
The tale of Despereaux
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3 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,765 libraries worldwide Once upon a time in the far away kingdom of Dor lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. The two go on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.
Pleasantville
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16 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and German and held by 1,620 libraries worldwide Twin siblings David and Jennifer couldn't be more different: she curses, smokes, and sleeps around; David is a prototypical nerdy outcast. Then, one dark and stormy night, they're sucked into the TV and Pleasantville: a perfect suburban Disneyland suffused with church-social niceness and Rotary Club boosterism. Jennifer despises it all. So, like a pint-size Lauren Bacall, she refuses to play the role of poodle-skirted good girl and introduces one of the boys to sex, after which this bland, black and white world magically begins changing into color. Through the combined forces of sex and rock 'n' roll, it becomes clear that the things that make life worth living--passion, knowledge, and love--are far removed from safety, stability, and bland sterility. Before too long, the whole town is wondering: what's outside Pleasantville?
Air Force One
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12 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and held by 1,574 libraries worldwide An uncompromising U.S. President has just told the world he will not negotiate with terrorists. But when Russian terrorists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision-- give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.
Wild Hogs
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7 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 1,480 libraries worldwide Four middle-aged men decide to take a motorcycle road trip from Cincinnati to the Pacific in order to get away from their lives which are leading them nowhere. These "Wild Hogs" tear up the road and eventually stop in New Mexico for a drink, not knowing that the bar belongs to the Del Fuegos, a mean biker gang. When the Del Fuegos steal a bike that belongs to the Wild Hogs, Woody, one of the Hogs decides to steal the bike back. Woody cuts the fuel pipes of the bikes and provokes an accident that explodes the bar, but he does not tell the truth to his friends. When they stop in the small town of Madrid without gas, Dudley falls in love with the waitress and owner of the local bar Maggie. The Del Fuegos pursue the Hogs and trap them in the town.
Jurassic Park III
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31 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,336 libraries worldwide When renowned paleontologist Dr. Grant agrees to accompany a wealthy adventurer and his wife on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's former breeding ground for prehistoric creatures, he has no idea that he was brought along for a totally different reason. When their plane crashes and they become stranded, they discover the island's native inhabitants are smarter, faster, fiercer and more brutal than imagined.
Thank you for smoking
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 1,321 libraries worldwide A charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco struggles with the twin demands of being successful at his job and acting as a good role model for his son.
Sahara
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4 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 1,283 libraries worldwide Three intrepid adventurers, including the legendary Dirk Pitt, set out to claim a massive treasure and foil the efforts of a cadre intent on world destruction.
Bobby
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5 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,269 libraries worldwide Revisits the night presidential-hopeful Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in June 1968. Tells the stories of a variety of people present on that fateful night, ranging from Kennedy's campaign staff and volunteers to the hotel owner, employees such as kitchen staff, and various guests.
Marmaduke
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1,187 libraries worldwide In this fun family comedy, the 'Duke' is livin' large in Orange County, California. But fitting in with his new four-legged friends isn't always easy for a super-sized teenage dog.
Curious George. Takes a job and more monkey business
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5 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 1,166 libraries worldwide George knows that there are a lot of different jobs that people can do. Since George can not decide what he wants to be, he decides to try them all.
Everyone's hero
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 1,143 libraries worldwide 10-year-old baseball fan Yankee Irving is always the last one picked for sandlot baseball games. But when Babe Ruth's prized bat is stolen during the 1932 World Series, Yankee steps up to the plate to help retrieve it for his beloved idol. He embarks on a wild cross-country journey that teaches him the stuff of real heroes, and along the way, Yankee learns that importance of perseverance and the true meaning of friendship.
The Lincoln lawyer
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4 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,104 libraries worldwide Michael 'Mick' Haller is a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter-variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money payoff swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller.
Fargo
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77 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,064 libraries worldwide A midwestern policewoman investigates a series of brutal and interconnected crimes. Steadily, she tightens the net on the killers and their accomplices in a kidnapping scheme gone wildly wrong.
Magnolia
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18 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and Italian and held by 1,052 libraries worldwide Magnolia is a mosaic of American Life woven through a series of comic and poignant vignettes. Nine people will weave and warp through each other's lives on a day that builds to an unforgettable climax.
Cellular
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8 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 972 libraries worldwide A random wrong number to his cell phone sends Ryan into a highstakes race against time to save a woman's life. With no knowledge of Jessica Martin other than her hushed, panicked voice on the other end of the tenuous cell phone connection, Ryan is quickly thrown into a world of deception and murder on his frantic search to find and save her. Jessica's life is in his hands, but what is waiting for him on the other side of the line, and how much will it cost him to find out the truth?
Shorts the adventures of the wishing rock
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3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 969 libraries worldwide A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.
It's a very merry Muppet Christmas movie
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5 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 900 libraries worldwide Evil banker Rachel Bitterman forecloses on the Muppets' famous variety theater. But Bitterman's machinations take a back seat when apprentice guardian angel Daniel shows Kermit what conditions would have been had Kermit never existed. A Kermit-less world would have found Miss Piggy running a fraudulent psychic hotline, Fozzie Bear as a homeless derelict, and Sam the Eagle as a caged "rave" dancer. With showstopping numbers like Moulin Scrooge and parodies of many holiday films, this tale of fortune through friendship defines the true meaning of holiday spirit.
The cooler
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14 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and Multiple languages and held by 889 libraries worldwide Bernie is extremely unlucky at gambling and he owes the Shangri-La casino's mob boss Shelly Kaplow over $100,000. He is so unlucky that he is hired as a "cooler". He gambles next to high rollers and gives them some of his bad luck to stop them from winning. This arrangement works out for awhile, but when Bernie has almost paid off his debt, he meets cocktail waitress, Natalie. The two start to fall in love and Bernie's luck begins to change. Unfortunately, Shelly isn't going to let Bernie go so easily. more
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Action and adventure films Adventure and adventurers Animated films Animated television programs Biographical films Children's television programs Comedy films Curiosity Curious George (Fictitious character) Dinosaurs Drama Fantasy films Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Friendship Heroes Horse racing Horse trainers Howard, Charles,--1877-1950 Human-animal relationships Jockeys Jurassic Geologic Period Juvenile works Kidnapping Knights and knighthood Man-woman relationships Mice Minnesota Monkeys Murder Paleontology Police chiefs Policewomen Pollard, Red,--1909-1981 Princesses Race horses Seabiscuit (Race horse) Smith, Tom,--1879-1957 Sports films Television programs Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Macy, W. H., 1950-
Macy, W. H. (William H.), 1950-
Macy, William Hall, 1950-
Languages
English
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French (30) German (29) Spanish (20) Multiple languages (16) Undetermined (12) No Linguistic content (6) Turkish (4) Chinese (2) Italian (2) Catalan (1) Dutch (1) Covers
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