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Faye Dunaway
Bonnie and Clyde
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64 editions published between 1967 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 2,354 libraries worldwide A mixture of comedy and brutal violence, this film is based on the exploits of the notorious American outlaws of the 1930's, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
Network
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52 editions published between 1976 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 2,017 libraries worldwide A satirical look at the politics and power struggles of television executives as a network news anchorman turns the tables on the "ratings."
Little Big Man
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34 editions published between 1970 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,786 libraries worldwide Jack Crabb is 121 years old. And he's done it all. He's been a full-fledged Cheyenne, an Indian fighter, a snake oil merchant, master gunman, drinking buddy of wild Bill Hickok, colleague of Buffalo Bill, and is the only survivor of Custer's Last Stand. Crabb is either the Old West's most neglected hero or the biggest liar ever to cross the Mississippi. Little Big Man is Jack Crabb's story.
Chinatown
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12 editions published between 1974 and 2009 in English and held by 1,574 libraries worldwide Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair. Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown.
Chinatown
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85 editions published between 1974 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 1,506 libraries worldwide A private detective finds himself in over his head as he takes on a case involving the most rich and powerful people in Chinatown.
Don Juan DeMarco
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24 editions published between 1985 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 1,025 libraries worldwide A psychiatrist rescues a young man who claims to be the legendary lover, Don Juan, and then becomes enmeshed in the young man's fantasies.
3 days of the Condor
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25 editions published between 1975 and 2009 in English and German and held by 1,007 libraries worldwide A CIA agent who is on the run from a mass slaughter in his research office suddenly finds himself the target of both his employers and the unknown killers of his associates.
The towering inferno
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27 editions published between 1974 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 871 libraries worldwide On the night of the dedication ceremony of the world's tallest skyscraper, a raging blaze breaks out, threatening the party-goers.
Looking for Gatsby : my life
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14 editions published between 1995 and 1998 in English and held by 851 libraries worldwide In Looking for Gatsby - a title which perfectly conveys the haunting pursuit of romance that has always been a part of her life - Faye Dunaway has written a truly remarkable book. As she probes relentlessly for the truth about herself, she fearlessly confronts her demons, trying to set the record straight about her life, her loves, her work, searching for the events that shaped her, that gave her the drive - and the blazing need - to escape from a childhood of poverty and turmoil and to succeed so completely as an actress.
Dunston checks in
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16 editions published between 1995 and 2006 in English and held by 794 libraries worldwide An orangutan named Dunstan escapes from his jewel-thieving owner and runs loose in an elegant hotel the night before it hosts the social event of the season.
The handmaid's tale
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21 editions published between 1990 and 2009 in English and German and held by 791 libraries worldwide Set in the near future, the handmaids of the title are women who can still bear children after the ravages of war caused wide-spread sterility. One of the handmaids, Kate, is caught trying to escape the Republic of Gilead and sent to the prison-like training center. She is sent from there to the home of the commander to bear his child, but revolutionary forces have other plans for her!
The chamber
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10 editions published between 1996 and 2004 in English and German and held by 740 libraries worldwide Adam Hall is an idealistic young attorney who takes on the death row clemency case of his one-time Klansman grandfather, Sam Cayhall. With just 28 days before the execution, Adam sets out to retrace the events leading to the crime for which Sam was convicted. As the impending death sentence looms closer, Adam works quickly to uncover the family's history for any hidden clues. In a white-knuckle series of twists and turns, Adam discovers deceptions and dark secrets that ultimately lead him to the startling truth.
The Thomas Crown affair
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and held by 737 libraries worldwide Billionaire Thomas Crown loves courting disaster and winning! But when he meets his match in an intelligent, cunning, lady insurance investigator, a game of cat and mouse ensues.
Mommie dearest
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15 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 621 libraries worldwide The story of legendary movie star Joan Crawford as she struggles for her career and battles the inner demons of her private life. This torment manifests itself into her relationships with her adopted children, Christina and Christopher.
The Thomas Crown affair
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in English and held by 607 libraries worldwide Thomas Crown is a rich, well-educated Boston businessman. He's very good at what he does, but business is apparently no longer enough of a challenge for him--he's bored to within an inch of his life. So Crown has adopted an interesting hobby--he robs banks. He robs banks with such intricate, elaborate, Rube Goldberg-esque plans that it is impossible to trace anything back to him. His sole pleasure in life is getting away with it all. Needless to say, neither the banks nor the Boston police appreciate Crown's hobby. Nor do the banks' insurers, who have to pay for it all. After the latest such, the insurance company brings in their big gun: investigator Vickie Anderson. She quickly homes in on Crown as the only person capable being the ringleader. She knows he did it. He knows he did it. We know he did it. But will she be able to prove he did it before he flees the country--and before she falls in love with him?
Rebecca
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 530 libraries worldwide A timid young girl marries a troubled widower only to find her new home is haunted by the memory of Rebecca, the first wife.
Bonnie and Clyde
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6 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and held by 400 libraries worldwide The story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who robbed banks across the country during the Depression era.
Gia
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 389 libraries worldwide Fact-based story of top fashion model Gia Marie Carangi follows her life from a rebel working in her father's diner at age 17 to her death in 1986 at age 26 from AIDS, one of the first women in America whose death was attributed to the disease.
The yards
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7 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 372 libraries worldwide Released from prison after taking the fall for a group of his friends, Leo Handler just wants to get his life back on track. But when he takes a job with his powerfully inflential Uncle Frank and reconnects with his old friend Willie, Leo finds himself unwittingly drawn into a world of sabotage, high-stakes payoffs and even murder. Then, he discovers a secret that makes him the target of the city's most ruthless family--his own.
The three musketeers
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5 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 311 libraries worldwide The young ambitious D'Artagnan arrives aspiring to join the Musketeers, proves he is worthy, and with the others helps save the honor of their Queen. more
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Action and adventure films Actors Bank robberies Barrow, Clyde,--1909-1934 Biographical films Biography Brigands and robbers California--Los Angeles California--Los Angeles--Chinatown Cheyenne Indians Comedy films Comedy films Crawford, Joan,--1908-1977 Detective and mystery films Detective and mystery films Drama Dunaway, Faye England--Cornwall (County) Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film noir Films for the hearing impaired France Frontier and pioneer life Gangster films Gangster films Gangsters History Incest Insurance investigators Joan,--of Arc, Saint,--1412-1431 Little Bighorn, Battle of the (Montana : 1876) Love Man-woman relationships Melodrama Montana Motion pictures Murder Parker, Bonnie,--1910-1934 Personality disorders Sensationalism in journalism Television broadcasting of news Television news anchors Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Water rights West (U.S.)
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Alternative Names
Dunaway, Dorothy Faye.
Dunaway, Dorothy Faye, 1941-
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English
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French (115) German (103) Spanish (64) Multiple languages (41) Undetermined (32) No Linguistic content (30) Italian (5) Russian (1) Serbian (1) Turkish (1) Japanese (1) Polish (1) Venda (1) Yiddish (1) Covers
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