Movies by Fran Ryan
As part of the cast:
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Lucky Stiff (1988)
Cast: Donna Dixon, Joe Alaskey, Jeff Kober …
Directed by: Anthony Perkins
After his new wife leaves him, a hapless bridegroom (Joe Alaskey) receives an invitation from a beautiful blond stranger (Donna Dixon) to accompany her home for Christmas. But what he…
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Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge (1987)
Cast: James Arness, Denny Arnold, Patrice Camhi …
Directed by: Vincent McEveety
Marshall Matt Dillon (James Arness) once again patrols the streets of Dodge City in this film, the first of five made-for-TV movie sequels to the long-running television series "Gunsmoke."…
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Private School (1983)
Cast: Phoebe Cates, Betsy Russell, Matthew Modine …
Directed by: Noel Black
At the uppity Cherryvale Academy for Women, Christine and Jordan set their sights on the same clueless hunk from the nearby Freemount Academy for Men. Meanwhile, a trio of academy boys will…
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The Long Riders (1980)
Cast: David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine …
Directed by: Walter Hill
Four sets of real-life brothers -- the Carradines, the Keaches, the Quaids and the Guests -- play four sets of outlaw brothers in director Walter Hill's gritty retelling of the story of…
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Big Wednesday (1978)
Cast: Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey …
Directed by: John Milius
Three friends' (William Katt, Jan-Michael Vincent and Gary Busey) passion for surfing is wiped out when the draft board calls to recruit for the Vietnam War, demolishing their carefree…
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Straight Time (1978)
Cast: Harry Dean Stanton, Theresa Russell, Dustin Hoffman …
Directed by: Ulu Grosbard
Career burglar Max Dembo (Dustin Hoffman) tries to go straight when he's released from prison, but overzealous parole officer Earl Frank (M. Emmet Walsh) helps ensure he's soon back…