Scott, Tony 1944-Overview
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Deja vu
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8 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,307 libraries worldwide A ferry filled with crewmen from the USS Nimitz and their families is blown up in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. BATF Doug Carlin is brought in to assist in the recovery of evidence from the massive investigation, and gets attached to an experimental FBI surveillance unit. The unit uses technology to directly look back in time a little over four days into the past. While tracking down the bomber, Carlin gets an idea in his head: would it be possible to use the device to actually travel back in time and not only prevent the bombing but also the murder of a local woman whose truck was used in the bombing?
Unstoppable
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2 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,294 libraries worldwide A runaway train, transporting deadly, toxic chemicals, is barreling down on Scranton, Pennsylvania, and only two men can stop it: a veteran engineer and a young conductor. Thousands of lives hang in the balance as these ordinary heroes attempt to chase down one million tons of hurtling steel and prevent an epic disaster.
Spy game
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9 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 1,253 libraries worldwide Retiring CIA agent Nathan Muir recalls his training of Tom Bishop while working against agency politics to free him from his Chinese captors.
The taking of Pelham 1 2 3
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4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 1,249 libraries worldwide New York Metropolitan Transit Authority train dispatcher Walter Garber's day is turned upside down when he must face-off against Ryder, the criminal mind that has hijacked the passengers of subway train, Pelham 1-2-3. Ryder is the leader of a highly-armed gang of four, including a henchman who used to work for the MTA. NYPD Hostage Negotiator Detective Camonetti initially takes charge of the situation, but quickly realizes that Ryder will only deal with Garber. Garber begins to employ his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages.
Enemy of the state
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19 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and German and held by 1,235 libraries worldwide A lawyer becomes a target of a corrupt politician and his NSA goons when he accidently receives key evidence to a serious politically motivated crime.
Man on fire
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15 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 1,143 libraries worldwide Hard-drinking, burnt-out ex-CIA operative John Creasy has given up on life. That is until his friend Rayburn gets him a job as a bodyguard to nine-year-old Pita Ramos. Bit by bit, Creasy begins to reclaim his soul, but when Pita is kidnapped, and ultimately presumed to be dead, Creasy unleashes a firestorm of apocalyptic vengeance against everyone responsible.
Top gun
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 1,073 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.
Top gun
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47 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,046 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.
Days of thunder
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21 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in English and French and held by 896 libraries worldwide Race car driver Cole Trickle teams with a legendary crew chief to race at the Daytona 500. A fiery crash nearly ends his career and he must turn to a beautiful doctor to regain his nerve to race, to win and to live.
Crimson tide
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19 editions published between 1995 and 2008 in English and held by 766 libraries worldwide In the midst of a global crisis, the USS Alabama receives an unconfirmed order to launch its nuclear missiles. The tension quickly rises as the sub's respected commander and his brilliant executive officer clash over the validity of their orders, battling each other for control of the sub.
True romance
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27 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 700 libraries worldwide The story of two unlikely lovers who find themselves in possession of a suitcase full of valuable mob contraband which they plan to take from Detroit to Los Angeles, sell, and begin a new life.
Domino
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12 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 682 libraries worldwide Based on the true story of Domino Harvey, who is the daughter of film actor Laurence Harvey. Tired and unsuited to the pretentiousness of her high-society Los Angeles life, Domino leaves the glitz behind her and sets off to become a bounty hunter. She quickly falls under the wing of veteran hunter Ed Mosley and his crew, becoming an unlikely natural in the art of bounty hunting. But things heat up when a gang of masked men begin a series of armored car heists. Before long the mob, a crazed TV producer, the FBI and a terminally ill child have all got caught up in the crazy situation.
Crimson tide
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3 editions published between 1995 and 2006 in English and held by 634 libraries worldwide In the midst of a global crisis, the USS Alabama receives an unconfirmed order to launch its nuclear missiles. The tension quickly rises as the sub's respected commander and his brilliant executive officer clash over the validity of their orders, battling each other for control of the sub.
Beverly Hills cop II
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10 editions published between 1987 and 2008 in English and held by 618 libraries worldwide This sequel presents further adventures of Axel Foley, a brash, street smart Detroit detective, as he comes up against a gang of munitions smugglers in Southern California.
The last boy scout
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8 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in English and held by 513 libraries worldwide "They walk the walk. They talk the talk. They play the game--a bone-crushing, bullets-flying game of life and death set against the world of pro football. When you throw the bomb in this game, it's for keeps."
The fan
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11 editions published between 1996 and 2004 in English and French and held by 463 libraries worldwide A rabid San Francisco Giants fan targets a $40 million player and a game becomes a matter of life and death.
The hunger
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15 editions published between 1983 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 423 libraries worldwide Miriam the vampire, subsists on the blood of her lovers, who do not age, until she has had enough of them. John is currently in that position, and is expected to die in the next 24 hours. He seeks help from a doctor who does not believe his story.
The Andromeda strain
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 389 libraries worldwide When a mysterious virus is brought to Earth by a returning satellite, an elite and dedicated squad of scientists assembles to search for the truth and stop the mutating killer before it ends life on Earth.
Journey to the center of the Earth
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 311 libraries worldwide After noted explorer Edward Dennison vanishes, a search party led by anthropologist Jonathan Brock embarks on a mission to find him. Retracing Dennison's last known tracks through a secret passage in Alaska--a gateway to the very center of the Earth--the team discovers an underworld tribe of primitive warriors and prehistoric dangers previously unknown to civilization.
Man on fire
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6 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and held by 307 libraries worldwide Hard-drinking, burnt-out ex-CIA operative John Creasy has given up on life. That is until his friend Rayburn gets him a job as a bodyguard to nine-year-old Pita Ramos. Bit by bit, Creasy begins to reclaim his soul, but when Pita is kidnapped, and ultimately presumed to be dead, Creasy unleashes a firestorm of apocalyptic vengeance against everyone responsible. more
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Action and adventure films Air pilots, Military Assassination Automobile racing Bodyguards Bombings Bounty hunters California--Los Angeles Competition Conspiracies Crime films Crime scene searches Criminal behavior Criminals Déjà vu Drama Espionage Feature films Feature films Ferries Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Gangsters Hostage negotiations Kidnapping victims Louisiana--New Orleans Man-woman relationships Murder--Investigation Navy Fighter Weapons School (U.S.) New York (N.Y.).--Police Dept New York (State)--New York New York City Transit Authority Poisons Railroad trains Science fiction television programs Spy films Submarines (Ships) Subways Television adaptations Thrillers (Motion pictures) Time travel United States United States.--Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms United States.--Central Intelligence Agency United States.--National Security Agency Video recordings Video recordings--for people with visual disabilities Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Washington (D.C.)
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Scott, Anthony, 1944-
Scott, Tony.
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