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Scott, Tony 1944-
Most widely held works about
Tony Scott
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Most widely held works by
Tony Scott
Deja vu(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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(
visu
)
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.
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