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Phillip Noyce
Rabbit-proof fence
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2 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,658 libraries worldwide In 1931, Molly and her younger cousins, Gracie and Daisy, were three half-caste children from Western Australia who were taken from their parents under government edict and sent to an institution where they were taught to forget their families, their culture, and re-invent themselves as members of "white" Australian society. The three girls begin an epic journey back to Western Australia, travelling 1,500 miles on foot with no food or water, and navigating by following the fence that has been built across the nation to stem an over-population of rabbits.
Salt
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15 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,479 libraries worldwide As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues.
The quiet American
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6 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,293 libraries worldwide A story that led to the events of the United States military involvement in Vietnam. Here, a love triangle between a British journalist, his mistress, and a mysterious CIA operative evolves into a much greater mystery that eventually leads to murder and deception.
Patriot games
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3 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in English and held by 1,100 libraries worldwide A former CIA analyst vacationing with his family in London helps thwart a terrorist attack on a member of the Royal Family and becomes the target of the terrorist whose brother he killed.
Clear and present danger
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34 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 923 libraries worldwide CIA Agent Jack Ryan is appointed acting CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence when his mentor, Admiral James Greer becomes gravely ill. His first assignment is to investigate the murder of one of the president's friends, a prominent U.S. businessman with secret ties to Colombian drug cartels. Caught in the crossfire, Ryan takes matters into his own hands.
The bone collector
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 894 libraries worldwide A bed-ridden homicide cop teams with a young rookie to catch a deranged serial killer.
Catch a fire
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13 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 820 libraries worldwide The true story of a South African hero's journey to freedom. In the country's turbulent and divided times in the 1980s, Patrick Chamusso is an oil refinery foreman and soccer coach who is apolitical. That is, until he and his wife Precious are jailed. Patrick is stunned into action against the country's oppressive reigning system, even as police Colonel Nic Vos further insinuates himself into the Chamussos' lives.
The Saint
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 740 libraries worldwide Freelance spy Simon Templar engages in a series of daring adventures, often highlighted by costumes & gadgets.
Rabbit-proof fence
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42 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 670 libraries worldwide In 1931, Molly and her younger sister and cousin, Gracie and Daisy, were three half-caste children from Western Australia who were taken from their parents under government edict and sent to an institution, were taught to forget their families, their culture, and re-invent themselves as members of "white" Australian society. The three girls begin an epic journey back to Western Australia, travelling 1,500 miles on foot with no food or water, and navigating by following the fence that has been build across the nation to stem an over-population of rabbits.
Patriot games
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33 editions published between 1992 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 539 libraries worldwide A former CIA analyst vacationing with his family in London helps thwart a terrorist attack on a member of the Royal Family and becomes the target of the terrorist whose brother he killed.
The bone collector
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23 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 412 libraries worldwide A bed-ridden homicide cop teams with a young rookie to catch a deranged serial killer.
Dead calm
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9 editions published between 1989 and 2001 in 5 languages and held by 369 libraries worldwide John and Rae Ingram rescue the only surviving crew member of a crippled schooner, only to find themselves the targets of a deranged killer.
Dead calm
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13 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and French and held by 288 libraries worldwide In this Australian film, a couple on their small boat rescue a half-delirious stranger from the sea. This man is a demented killer and the couple are soon in a fight for their lives.
Newsfront
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18 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in English and held by 209 libraries worldwide The newsreel cameramen were unsung heroes who raced to beat headlines and dangers to capture moments on film for moviegoers. They captured historic moments but when a new technology called television arrived, their days were numbered.
Sliver
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21 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 200 libraries worldwide A young woman who rents an apartment in one of New York's luxurious "sliver" buildings believes she has found the perfect home, but from the moment she moves in, someone is watching her--a voyeur who knows her most intimate secrets and deepest desires.
The quiet American
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32 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 140 libraries worldwide A story that led to the events of the United States military involvement in Vietnam. Here, a love triangle between a British journalist, his mistress, and a mysterious CIA operative evolves into a much greater mystery that eventually leads to murder and deception.
Blind fury
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4 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 127 libraries worldwide Nick Parker, was blinded by an explosion in Vietnam, but rescued and trained to be a master swordsman by sympathetic villagers. Twenty years later he has become a drifter. He visits the family of Frank Devereaux (O'Quinn) an old Army buddy, now a chemist. There he foils an attempt by gangsters to kidnap the family in order to force Frank to produce designer drugs. Frank, it seems, has fallen into debt to the mob while gambling at a Reno casino. Nick goes to Reno, exposes the gangsters, and rescues Frank.
The Saint
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10 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 124 libraries worldwide Val Kilmer stars as espionage hero Simon Templar whose gallery of secret weapons and knowledge of disguises make him a most worthy adversary.
The hitchhiker
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 89 libraries worldwide The Hitchhiker walks a lonely road where terror awaits around every curve. Walk with him, and you'll find yourself in some very dark places. He won't hold your hand, but he'll make sure the only ones who get hurt are the ones who deserve to.
Backroads
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9 editions published between 1977 and 2004 in English and held by 46 libraries worldwide After stealing a car, an Aboriginal and a white travel from the outback to the coast, picking up other drifters on the way. The film depicts many of the attitudes that exist between black and white in Australia. more
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Aboriginal Australians Action and adventure films Action and adventure films Australia Blacks Civilization--British influences Colombia Detective and mystery stories Drama Drug traffic Espionage Feature films Feature films Fences Fiction films Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Forensic pathologists Fugitives from justice Great Britain Heroes History Homicide investigation Intelligence officers Irish Republican Army Malicious accusation New York (State)--New York Northern Ireland Petroleum workers Political prisoners Quadriplegics Road films Romance films Ryan, Jack (Fictitious character) Saint (Fictitious character) Serial murderers South Africa Spies Spy films Supervisors, Industrial Terrorism Terrorists Thrillers (Motion pictures) Thrillers (Motion pictures) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States.--Central Intelligence Agency Video recordings Video recordings--for people with visual disabilities Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Vietnam
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Alternative Names
Noyce, Philip 1950-....
Noyce, Phillip, 1950-
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English
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French (40) German (33) Undetermined (25) Multiple languages (24) Spanish (24) No Linguistic content (12) Portuguese (1) Irish (1) Italian (1) Miscellaneous languages (1) Catalan (1) Covers
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