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Rockets Redglare is a Actor American born on 8 may 1949 at New York City (USA)
Rockets Redglare (May 8, 1949 – May 28, 2001) was an American character actor and stand-up comedian. He appeared in over 30 films in the 1980s and 1990s, including a number of independent films, and mainstream films such as After Hours (1984) and Desperately Seeking Susan (1985).
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Birth name Michael Morra
Nationality USA
Birth 8 may 1949 at New York City (USA)
Death 28 may 2001 (at 52 years) at New York City (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 8 may 1949 at New York City (USA)
Death 28 may 2001 (at 52 years) at New York City (USA)
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Who Killed Nancy? (2009)
, 1h29Origin United-kingdom
Genres Documentary, Historical, Musical
Actors Don Letts, Edward Tudor-Pole, Rockets Redglare
Roles Self - Actor (archive footage)
Rating63%
Chelsea on the Rocks (2008)
, 1h28Directed by Abel Ferrara
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about cities
Actors Miloš Forman, Ethan Hawke, Grace Jones, Gaby Hoffmann, Dennis Hopper, Giancarlo Esposito
Roles Self
Rating59%
Abel Ferrara rend hommage au Chelsea Hotel de New York, nous emmène dans un fascinant voyage au coeur d'un lieu légendaire qui abrita des personnalités hors du commun telles que Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, Janis Joplin ou encore Stanley Kubrick... Traversant les époques, le réalisateur culte de Bad Lieutenant livre un témoignage passionné, délirant dans les coulisses de ce lieu mythique.
Animal Factory (2000)
, 1h38Directed by Steve Buscemi
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
Themes Prison films
Actors Willem Dafoe, Edward Furlong, Danny Trejo, John Heard, Mickey Rourke, Tom Arnold
Roles Big Rand
Rating65%
Ron Decker, a young man convicted for drug possession, is sent to prison where veteran con Earl Copen takes Decker under his wing and introduces him into his own gang. Copen first helps out Decker when three Puerto Ricans attempt to lure him into a cell block to rape him, however Copen sees through their plans and talks to the Puerto Ricans, who quickly abandon interest in Decker.
Fall (1997)
, 1h33Directed by Eric Schaeffer
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Romance
Actors Eric Schaeffer, Amanda de Cadenet, Francie Swift, Lisa Vidal, Scarlett Johansson, Rudolf Martin
Roles Perfomance Priest
Rating59%
Michael Shiver (Eric Schaeffer) is a cab driver in New York. One day, supermodel Sarah Easton (Amanda de Cadenet) enters his taxi and they have a short but intense exchange. A few days later, he sees her by chance when having dinner with his two close friends, and they have a short interaction.
Basquiat (1996)
, 1h48Directed by Julian Schnabel
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Comedy-drama, Historical
Themes Peinture
Actors Jeffrey Wright, David Bowie, Benicio del Toro, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Michael Wincott
Roles Rockets
Rating68%
Jean-Michel Basquiat, né à Brooklyn (États-Unis), va devenir le pionnier de la figuration libre et premier artiste de type africain à connaitre une réussite exceptionnelle dans le monde de l'Art Contemporain occidental.
Trees Lounge (1996)
, 1h35Directed by Steve Buscemi
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Themes Films about alcoholism, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs
Actors Steve Buscemi, Mark Boone Junior, Chloë Sevigny, Carol Kane, Daniel Baldwin, Anthony LaPaglia
Roles Stan
Rating70%
The film follows Tommy Basilio (Buscemi), an alcoholic and fixture at the local bar, Trees Lounge, who begins to float after losing his girlfriend of eight years Theresa (Elizabeth Bracco) and his job as a mechanic. His Uncle Al (Seymour Cassel) dies at the wheel of his ice-cream truck while out on his rounds and at the wake following his funeral he indulges in lines of cocaine with his brother and cousins. Tommy takes them to the Trees Lounge to carry on drinking, where a drunken brawl breaks out between his cousin and one of the regulars, Mike (Mark Boone Junior). In the next scene Mike and Tommy are driving away from a late night convenience store after buying more beer. They are discussing how Tommy stole money from Rob (Anthony LaPaglia), the owner of the garage where he lost his job. They discuss how Rob is seeing Tommy's ex-girlfriend who is pregnant and Tommy might be the father but she is telling Rob otherwise.
Little Noises (1992)
, 1h50Genres Comedy
Actors Tatum O'Neal, Crispin Glover, Nina Siemaszko, Tate Donovan, Rik Mayall, John C. McGinley
Roles Uncle Howard
Rating59%
Joey (Crispin Glover) is an awkward young man who is unsuccessful in his career as a writer. In order to impress his girlfriend Stella (Tatum O'Neal), Joey steals the poetry of Marty (Matthew Hutton) a deaf-mute poet. Not only does Joey succeed, but he also manages to sign with literary agent Mathias (Rik Mayall). While Joey is successful, it comes as the cost of Marty's own happiness and the man quickly falls into a deep depression and becomes homeless. Fame quickly goes to Joey's head and as he feels little guilt over the theft or loyalty to his friends and girlfriend, he breaks off communication with all of them.
In the Soup (1992)
, 1h33Directed by Alexandre Rockwell
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Actors Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Beals, Seymour Cassel, Stanley Tucci, Carol Kane, Will Patton
Roles Guy
Rating70%
Un homme introverti rêve de séduire sa voisine en écrivant un scénario de film. Il trouve un producteur par l'intermédiaire d'une annonce ; celui-ci lui promet de réaliser son rêve.
In the Spirit (1990)
, 1h34Directed by Sandra Seacat
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy-drama, Crime
Actors Jeannie Berlin, Olympia Dukakis, Peter Falk, Melanie Griffith, Elaine May, Marlo Thomas
Roles Bartender
Rating51%
Sons (1990)
Directed by Alexandre Rockwell
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Stéphane Audran, Jennifer Beals, D. B. Sweeney, Rockets Redglare, William Forsythe, Bernard Fresson
Roles Man on Porch #1
Rating63%
Les trois fils d'un homme malade décident de l'emmener en France pour y retrouver la femme dont il était tombé amoureux pendant la seconde Guerre mondiale.
Mystery Train (1989)
, 1h53Directed by Jim Jarmusch
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Themes Radio, Transport films, Rail transport films
Actors Yūki Kudō, Masatoshi Nagase, Cinqué Lee, Nicoletta Braschi, Elizabeth Bracco, Rick Aviles
Roles Liquor Store Clerk
Rating74%
The film consists of three stories that take place on the same night in downtown Memphis. The three stories are linked together by the Arcade Hotel, a run-down flophouse presided over by the night clerk (Screamin' Jay Hawkins) and bellboy (Cinqué Lee), where the principal characters in each story spend a part of the night. Every room in the hotel is adorned with a portrait of Elvis Presley.
Rooftops (1989)
, 1h38Directed by Robert Wise
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Musical, Crime
Themes Dance films, Musical films
Actors Jason Gedrick, Troy Beyer, Eddie Velez, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Lauren Tom, Alexis Cruz
Roles Carlos
Rating47%
Un groupe de jeunes du Lower East Side (New-York) s'installent sur le toit d'un immeuble abandonné.
Cookie (1989)
, 1h34Directed by Susan Seidelman
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Crime
Themes Mafia films, Gangster films
Actors Peter Falk, Dianne Wiest, Michael Vincenzo Gazzo, Emily Lloyd, Jerry Lewis, Bob Gunton
Rating54%
Cookie Voltecki (Emily Lloyd) is the illegitimate daughter of mobster Dino Capisco (Peter Falk), who has just finished thirteen years in prison. Since being released from jail, all that Dino wants is to settle some old scores, and make up for lost time with his daughter.
Candy Mountain (1988)
, 1h31Directed by Robert Frank, Rudy Wurlitzer
Origin Suisse
Genres Drama, Musical
Actors Kevin J. O'Connor, Harris Yulin, Tom Waits, Bulle Ogier, Roberts Blossom, Jim Jarmusch
Roles Van Driver
Rating63%
Julius (O'Connor) is a struggling musician who sets off to find Elmore Silk (Yulin) in order to strike a deal with him and become famous. Along his search, he meets various people who have encountered Elmore, and can give him valuable insight into what kind of man Elmore is. Once he meets Elmore, he finally realizes that financial gain is nothing compared to the development of one's artistic ability.
Talk Radio (1988)
, 1h50Directed by Oliver Stone
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about writers, Films about journalists, Radio, Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Eric Bogosian, Ellen Greene, Leslie Hope, John C. McGinley, Alec Baldwin, John Pankow
Roles Killer / Redneck Caller
Rating71%
Barry Champlain, a Jewish radio personality in Dallas, Texas, is a host with a caustic sense of humor and a knack for cutting people down with his controversial politically liberal views.