Roth, TimOverview
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Tim Roth
Most widely held works by
Tim Roth
Pulp fiction
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4 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 1,660 libraries worldwide The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.
Reservoir dogs
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8 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 1,243 libraries worldwide "They were perfect strangers, assembled to pull off the perfect crime. Then their simple robbery explodes into a bloody ambush, and the ruthless killers realize one of them is [an undercover police officer]. But which one?" -- Container.
Planet of the apes
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13 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,207 libraries worldwide In a remake of the original film, after an astronaut crash-lands on an uncharted planet he finds himself at odds with a society in which apes are the rulers - and humans are little more than slaves.
Rob Roy
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12 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in English and held by 1,179 libraries worldwide When a harsh winter threatens the majestic Scottish Highlands, Rob Roy MacGregor is forced to borrow money from the less-than-noble Marquis of Montrose to provide for his clan. But when Montrose's evil henchmen conspire to take the wealth for themselves, they thrust Rob into the most challenging battle of his life ... one that escalates into a bloody, exhilarating climax.
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are dead
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29 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,153 libraries worldwide The fringe characters from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' take center stage at Elsinore.
The Incredible Hulk
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5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,090 libraries worldwide Scientist Bruce Banner has been living in the shadows, scouring the earth for an antidote. Warmongers dream of abusing his powers and won't leave Bruce alone. He suffers from his constant need to be with the only woman he has ever love, Betty Ross, and Bruce knows that he must return to civilization. The brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression called The Abomination whose powers match that of the Hulk. Now, a fight of epic proportions ensues as Bruce must call upon the hero within to rescue New York City from total destruction.
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21 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 1,083 libraries worldwide Clever, dark film that tells 4 separate stories that are gradually brought together. Involved are two low-rent hit men, their boss and his sexy wife, a prizefighter and a pair of desperate robbers.
Reservoir dogs
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52 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 704 libraries worldwide "They were perfect strangers, assembled to pull off the perfect crime. Then their simple robbery explodes into a bloody ambush, and the ruthless killers realize one of them is a police informer. But which one?"--Container.
Vincent & Theo
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15 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 692 libraries worldwide Inside and outside the claustrophobic art world of Paris in the late 19th century, two Dutch brothers try to make their mark. Vincent can only paint and rage. Soft souled, black-toothed, he spends his life in a series of barren rooms, taking his work as far as it can go. Theo can only try--mostly in vain for the length of both their lives--to sell his brother's work. Theo vicariously participates in his brother's art while working, marrying, and contracting syphilis like a 'normal' bourgeoisie. The brothers became the work: one brother who painted, and the other brother who believed that to support the painting was the most important thing he could possibly do with his lifetime.
The musketeer
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6 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 617 libraries worldwide A young man comes of age and decides to avenge the brutal murder of his parents. In a world threatened by war, and finding he has impressive combat skills, he finds the opportunity he is looking for in the elite fighting force of the infamous Musketeers. After years of disgrace, he reunites the group and brings them back to their previous glory. Along his journey, he helps the Queen of France and finds love.
Everyone says I love you
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11 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 598 libraries worldwide Woody Allen's first movie musical follows the intertwining stories of the members of a large extended family from New York City's upper East side as they fall in and out of love and musical production numbers of classic love songs.
Vatel
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18 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 540 libraries worldwide The Duc de Condé's employee, François Vatel, is in charge of cooking, and preparing shows for the French King Louis XIV when he visits the castle of Chantilly, owned by de Condé. If Vatel can impress the King, de Condé will gain his favors, and the destiny of France will change. While the King is visiting and three days of banquets ensue, Vatel falls in love with the King's mistress.
Silver City
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 490 libraries worldwide A private detective is hired to determine the identity of a corpse discovered during the filming of a political commercial. Along the way, he discovers a complex web of influence and corruption, involving high-stakes lobbyists, media conglomerates, environmental plunderers, and undocumented migrant workers.
The Incredible Hulk
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5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 487 libraries worldwide Scientist Bruce Banner has been living in the shadows, scouring the earth for an antidote. Warmongers dream of abusing his powers and won't leave Bruce alone. He suffers from his constant need to be with the only woman he has ever love, Betty Ross, and Bruce knows that he must return to civilization. The brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression called The Abomination whose powers match that of the Hulk. Now, a fight of epic proportions ensues as Bruce must call upon the hero within to rescue New York City from total destruction.
Dark water
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 473 libraries worldwide Dahlia has started a new life. She is recently separated from her husband, has a new job and a new apartment, she's determined to put her estranged relationship behind her and devote herself to raising her daughter, Ceci. Then when her strained separation turns into a bitter custody battle, her situation takes a turn for the worse. Her new apartment seems to have a life of its own. Mysterious noises, persistent leaks of dark water, and strange happenings cause her imagination to run wild. This all leads Dahlia on a puzzling and mystifying pursuit to find out who is behind the endless mind games. She begins to frantically search for the links between the riddles and the dark water seems to close in around her.
Don't come knocking
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 471 libraries worldwide Howard Spence, a washed-up Western movie star, uses alcohol, drugs, and young women to escape from the pain of his life. One day he suddenly flees the set of his latest Western on horseback and goes to visit his mother in Nevada. She tells him that he might have a grown son in Montana, where he once had a fling with a local waitress. Howard sets out to meet his son with an insurance agent from his abandoned film in pursuit.
Heart of darkness
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14 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 468 libraries worldwide In turn-of-the century Africa, colonial traders driven by greed brave forbidding dangers to exploit the continent's vast treasures. One of these is sea captain Marlow, who penetrates the Congo's jungles in pursuit of the mysterious Mr. Kurtz, deranged chief of a remote trading station.
Youth without youth
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5 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 449 libraries worldwide "Romania is on the brink of war with Germany and linguistics professor Dominic Matei has little left to live for. On Easter Day 1938, he crosses the street and is struck by a bolt of lightning. Badly burned and nearly dead, he amazes the doctors by healing in only a short time. He defies science and ages in reverse from 70 to 40. There's seemingly no limit to the wonder and love he can find in his new youth. He pursues lost dreams, endless knowledge and the secrets of life until his secret is discovered. Now he must use his increased intelligence to keep his powerful secret safe from the wicked powers that would use it for evil."--Container.
Funny games
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3 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 445 libraries worldwide At their lakeside vacation home, Ann, George and their son have unexpected visitors: two well-spoken, well-bred young men wearing polite smiles and preppy sportswear. The visitors want to play a game. "You bet that you'll be alive tomorrow at 9:00, and we bet that you'll be dead. OK?" As the terrorized family fights to survive, each plan is thwarted, each option closed, each hour closer to what could be the last.
The legend of 1900
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10 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 414 libraries worldwide The story of an extraordinary man who lives a remarkable life without setting foot on land. Dubbed 1900 for the year he was born, he was abandoned atop a piano and raised by a lowly crew member in the bowels of a luxurious cruise ship. As he grows up, he is drawn to the piano and discovers he has an amazing gift for creating music. His reputation spreads, but he refuses to leave the ship. Only when he spots a beautiful girl on-board does he try to join the outside world and live a normal life. more
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Action and adventure films Antidotes Boxers (Sports) Brigands and robbers Comedy films Comedy films Crime films Criminals Custody of children Deception Detective and mystery films Drama Families Fantasy films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Fiction television programs Film adaptations Film noir Film noir Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Gangster films Gangster films Gangsters Germany Hamlet (Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Haunted houses Historical films Historical films History Horror films Incredible Hulk (Fictitious character) Informers Made-for-TV movies Man-woman relationships Murder for hire New York (State)--New York Science fiction films Science fiction films Scientists Superheroes Television adaptations Thieves Thrillers (Motion pictures) Undercover operations United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Smith, Timothy Simon.
Smith, Timothy Simon 1961-
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English
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German (87) French (69) Spanish (40) Multiple languages (26) No Linguistic content (17) Undetermined (15) Italian (11) Turkish (6) Russian (2) Serbian (1) Covers
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