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Titanic
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17 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 2,598 libraries worldwide Two people from different worlds meet and fall in love on the brief, tragic maiden voyage of the grand ocean liner Titanic.
The aviator
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11 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 2,310 libraries worldwide Howard Hughes was a rich young man from Texas, heir to his father's fortune, when he decided he wanted to make movies. Age 21, he made the most expensive Hollywood film ever (at the time); and went on to break air-speed records, make another fortune in aircraft design, smash Charles Lindbergh's round-the-world flight record, and be romantically linked with almost all of Hollywood's famous beauties. Nevertheless, he died alone, sealed into a room he never left, the victim of compulsions that drove him to greatness, while containing the seeds of his undoing.
The departed
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7 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 2,231 libraries worldwide In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and the other mole are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself.
Blood diamond
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31 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 2,090 libraries worldwide An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: to recover a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son who was conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed across the alternately beautiful and ravaged countryside.
Inception
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1,923 libraries worldwide Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible--inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
Gangs of New York
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10 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 1,865 libraries worldwide In 1846, waves of Irish immigrants poured into the New York neighborhood of Five Points. "Billy the Butcher" bands his fellow "Native Americans" into a gang to take on the Irish gang "The Dead Rabbits," organized by Priest Vallon. After a bloody clash Vallon is dead and his son ends up in a brutal reform school. In 1862, that boy returns to seek vengeance against the man that killed his father.
Revolutionary road
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4 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,644 libraries worldwide Frank and April Wheeler live a life that appears to be perfect. They live in the Connecticut suburbs with two young children. Frank commutes to New York City where he works in an office job that he hates and has yet to figure out what his passion in life is. April is a housewife who forgoes her dream of being an actress. They are not happy. One day, April suggests that they move to Paris as a means to rejuvenate their life. Initially skeptical, Frank ultimately agrees to April's plan. When circumstances change around the Wheelers, April decides she will do whatever she has to to get herself out of her unhappy existence.
Shutter Island
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5 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,620 libraries worldwide When U.S. Marshall Teddy Daniels arrives at the asylum for the criminally insane on Shutter Island, what starts as a routine investigation quickly takes a sinister turn. As the investigation unfolds and Daniels uncovers more shocking and terrifying truths about the island, he also learns there are some places that never let you go.
What's eating Gilbert Grape
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25 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 1,561 libraries worldwide Gilbert lives in Endora, a place where nothing happens. Aside from a secret affair with a housewife, Gilbert spends his days stocking shelves at a grocery store, caring for his mentally handicapped brother, and holding together a large family headed by Mama, a former beauty queen whose weight tops 500 pounds. But just when Gilbert thinks nothing with ever change, a pretty stranger arrives on the scene, capturing Gilbert's heart and inspiring him to make a break.
Catch me if you can
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3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,534 libraries worldwide Based on the autobiography of a brilliant young master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail. Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. passed himself off as a pilot, a lawyer, and a doctor all before his 21st birthday.
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet
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31 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,519 libraries worldwide A modern adaptation of the classic love story, moved to the futuristic urban backdrop of Verona Beach.
The man in the iron mask
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16 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,395 libraries worldwide It is a time of both splendor and despair for the deeply divided French nation where the self-serving King Louis XIV enjoys the riches of the world while his people starve. Believing he is all-powerful, Louis fears no one -- except the one person who could bring an end to his absolute power: the man he condemned to wear an iron mask and imprisoned for life. But when the king's selfish excesses go too far, retired Musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis vow to free the mysterious prisoner who may be France's only hope for survival. Only one question remains: will their old comrade, the legendary d'Artagnan help them -- or destroy them?
Body of lies
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10 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and German and held by 1,297 libraries worldwide CIA operative Roger Ferris is on a covert mission. He is working in Jordan and searching for terrorists who have been bombing civilian targets. Ferris uncovers information on the Islamist mastermind Al-Saleem. He devises a plan to infiltrate Al-Saleem's terrorist network with the help of his Langley boss, Ed Hoffman. Ferris enlists the help of the Chief of Jordanian Intelligence, Hani Salaam on this operation, but what he is not certain of is how far he can trust him without putting his life in danger. The uneasy alliance leads to a cultural and moral clash between the men.
The 11th hour
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10 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and German and held by 1,130 libraries worldwide Explores the indelible footprint that humans have left on this planet, and the catastrophic effects of environmental neglect and abuse, and calls for restorative action through a reshaping of human activity.
Titanic
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74 editions published between 1985 and 2007 in 9 languages and held by 1,030 libraries worldwide The story of a passionate romance aboard the doomed ocean liner Titanic, framed by an account of a present-day salvager's efforts to investigate the ruins of the ship.
Red Riding Hood
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7 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 908 libraries worldwide Valerie is a beautiful young woman torn between two men. She is in love with a brooding outsider, Peter, but her parents have arranged for her to marry the wealthy Henry. Unwilling to lose each other, Valerie and Peter are planning to run away together when they learn that Valerie's older sister has been killed by the werewolf that prowls the dark forest surrounding their village.
Catch me if you can
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22 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and German and held by 898 libraries worldwide Based on the autobiography of a brilliant young master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail. Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. passed himself off as a pilot, a lawyer, and a doctor all before his 21st birthday.
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet
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19 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and French and held by 873 libraries worldwide A modern adaptation of the classic love story, moved to the futuristic urban backdrop of Verona Beach.
Orphan
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 760 libraries worldwide After the loss of their unborn baby, Kate and John Coleman decide to adopt a child as a way to bring some joy and normalcy into their lives. The couple is drawn to Esther, a 9-year-old orphan and they welcome her into their home. As soon as Esther moves in, a series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther - this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be.
The beach
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27 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 655 libraries worldwide A young backpacker in Thailand searching for something different learns of the existence of an idyllic island which is not even on the map. Once he reaches the island, he discovers a secret commune of international drifters living off fish and pot. The man's arrival coincides with growing tension between factions, leading to the commune's violent demise. more
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Abagnale, Frank W.,--1948- Action and adventure films Air pilots Biographical films Biography Civil War (Sierra Leone : 1991-2002) Comedy films Criminal behavior Deception Diamonds DiCaprio, Leonardo Drama Dreams Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film and video adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Fishers Gangs Gangster films Historical films History Hughes, Howard,--1905-1976 Infiltration (Military science) Juvenile works Love Man-woman relationships Massachusetts--Boston Massachusetts--Boston--South Boston Motion picture actors and actresses New York (State)--New York North Atlantic Ocean Organized crime Organized crime investigation Police Romance films Shipwrecks Sierra Leone Smugglers Test pilots Thrillers (Motion pictures) Titanic (Steamship) Undercover operations United States United States.--Federal Bureau of Investigation Video recordings--for the hearing impaired War films
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Caprio, Leonardo di.
Caprio, Leonardo di 1974-
Di Caprio, Leonard 1974-
Di Caprio, Leonardo.
Di Caprio, Leonardo 1974-....
Di Kaprio, Leonardo 1974-
DiCaprio, Leonard
DiCaprio, Leonard 1974-
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English
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German (123) French (77) Multiple languages (52) Spanish (38) Undetermined (17) No Linguistic content (16) Chinese (10) Italian (10) Russian (8) Turkish (6) Portuguese (3) Japanese (2) Dutch (2) Polish (1) Hebrew (1) Slovenian (1) Covers
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