Skerritt, TomOverview
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Tom Skerritt
Most widely held works by
Tom Skerritt
MASH
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25 editions published between 1970 and 2006 in English and held by 2,006 libraries worldwide Highlights the outrageous antics of three skilled young surgeons drafted from civilian life and assigned to a unit of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) during the Korean War.
A river runs through it
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13 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in English and held by 1,599 libraries worldwide Academy Award-winning director Robert Redford captures the majesty of the Montana Wilderness and the strength of the American family in this acclaimed adaptation of Norman Maclean's classic autobiography. Craig Sheffer stars as the young Norman, and Brad Pitt also stars as his brother Paul, an irresistible daredevil driven to challenge the world. Growing up, both boys rebel against their stern minister father. While Norman channels his rebellion into writing, Paul descends a slippery path to self-destruction. Co-starring Tom Skerritt as the Reverend Maclean and Emily Lloyd as wild-hearted Jessie Burns, A river runs through it is "destined to become a classic. It's a knockout."
Alien
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67 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,586 libraries worldwide Terror begins when the crew of a spaceship investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and discovers a life form that is perfectly evolved to annihilate mankind. Each crew member is slain until only Ripley is left.
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 1,201 libraries worldwide Based on the true story of two brothers, Norman and Paul Maclean, growing up in Montana. While Paul rebels against the stern nature of the boys' father Rev. Maclean, Norman pursues his dream of becoming a writer. However, despite the brothers' differences they are ultimately bonded by their mutual love of fly-fishing.
Contact
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2 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and held by 1,078 libraries worldwide Astronomer Dr. Ellie Arroway receives an encrypted message, apparently from a solar system many light-years away.
Tears of the sun
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5 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,066 libraries worldwide When a doctor is rescued by a Special-Ops unit in the jungle of Nigeria, she refuses to go with them unless they agree to help rescue 70 refugees as well.
Steel magnolias
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2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 1,020 libraries worldwide "Six divas of the silver screen - Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts - come together as bosom buddies in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana Parish. At the center of the group is Shelby Eatenton (Roberts), newly married and joyfully pregnant, despite the fact that her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified and angry at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn Eatenton (Field) looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fears of death in order to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life"--Container.
Contact
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9 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and held by 948 libraries worldwide Astronomer Dr. Ellie Arroway (Foster) receives an encrypted message, apparently from a solar system many light-years away.
The other sister
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5 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 807 libraries worldwide Carla is mildly retarded. Although she has grown into a very capable young woman, her nervous mother still has a major meltdown when Carla announces she's in love for the first time! As Carla and her new boyfriend set out to experience all of life's great adventures, they're also out to prove that Carla has earned her independence.
Steel magnolias
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9 editions published between 1989 and 2002 in English and held by 800 libraries worldwide A young diabetic's decision to have a baby may cost her life. This choice leaves her own mother torn between love and anger, while her loyal friends support her and try to deal with their own feelings.
Whiteout
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8 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and Chinese and held by 748 libraries worldwide U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko is the only law-enforcement officer assigned to Antarctica. Carrie is on the verge of shipping out before the really bad weather hits, when she is confronted with a mysterious murder that sounds like a riddle: how'd a lone corpse find its way to the middle of an ice field, as though dropped from a great height? And what does this have to do with the prologue about a Soviet fighter jet crashing some decades earlier? Along with other snowbound stragglers are a U.N. investigator, some cocky pilots, and a grizzled doctor.
Top gun
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 741 libraries worldwide At the elite Navy Fighter Weapons School, cocky, young pilots compete against one another in the air as well as on the ground.
The Velveteen rabbit all you need to do is believe
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 707 libraries worldwide A courageous velveteen rabbit with dreams of becoming a real rabbit someday helps a young boy to win the affections of his strict grandmother and unapproachable father.
The parent trap
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 706 libraries worldwide "Parent trap": Susan and Sharon are identical twins that are separated by birth. Once they realize who they are, they make a plan to switch place with the high hopes of getting their parents back together again. "Parent trap II": Now grown up, Sharon is a single mom whose daughter meets Mary and the girls turn into scheming matchmakers.
Top gun
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14 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 700 libraries worldwide Maverick Mitchell, a daring young flyer in the U.S. Navy is out to become the best of the best at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school. Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can't learn in a classroom.
Alien
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13 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 685 libraries worldwide A mindless, savage, and merciless alien is attacking the crew of an intergalactic freighter and it must be stopped before they are all killed.
Bonneville
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3 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 621 libraries worldwide Faced with the decision of a lifetime, Arvilla Holden hijacks her two best friends and sets off in a vintage '66 Bonneville convertible across the great American West to deliver her husband's ashes to her step-daughter. What begins as a simple road trip for the trio, will end up becoming a chance to rediscover themselves, their friendship, the importance of promises and always living life to the fullest.
Ice castles
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8 editions published between 1980 and 2001 in English and held by 453 libraries worldwide A young figure skater is blinded in a tragic accident.
Path to war
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 424 libraries worldwide Beginning after his election to the Presidency, Lyndon Johnson's dreams for "The Great Society" and his vision for civil rights in America were overshadowed by the Vietnam War. Johnson watches the nation react to the deaths of young Americans overseas.
High noon
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8 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 375 libraries worldwide Just as a lawman prepares to leave his dangerous career and settle down with a new bride, a vicious killer returns to town seeking vengeance. more
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Action and adventure films Anti-war films Astronomers Biographical films Biographical films Comedy films Comedy films Diabetics Drama Fantasy films Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Fly fishing Friendship Hooker, Richard Horror films Human-alien encounters Korea Korean War (1950-1953) Life on other planets Maclean, Norman,--1902-1990 Man-woman relationships Medical care Military hospitals, American Missions Mobile hospitals Monsters Montana Mothers and daughters Nigeria Rabbits Sagan, Carl,--1934-1996 Science fiction films Science fiction films Stuffed animals (Toys) Surgeons Thrillers (Motion pictures) Toys United States United States.--Army United States.--Navy.--SEALs Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired War relief Women scientists
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German (41) French (12) Undetermined (6) No Linguistic content (5) Spanish (3) Chinese (2) Italian (1) Covers
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