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Ralph Nelson
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Embryo
on DVD
(1976)
Starring: Rock Hudson, Diane Ladd, Roddy McDowall
Director: Ralph Nelson
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In this science fiction thriller, Rock Hudson tenderly portrays isolated scientist Dr. Paul Holliston, who gets involved doing experiments on a human fetuses and discovers a method to accelerate the process of the fetus growing into a mature adult in just a few days. Barbara Carrera is perfect as ..read more »
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Flight Of The Doves
on DVD
(1971)
Starring: Ron Moody, Dorothy McGuire, Helen Raye
Director: Ralph Nelson
Certificate: 
A boy and his little sister run away to Ireland to escape from their cruel stepfather. Their evil uncle is their next of kin and when he discovers that they are heirs to a fortune, he chases after them with one wicked purpose in mind!
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Soldier Blue
on DVD
(1970)
Starring: Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss, Donald Pleasence
Director: Ralph Nelson
Certificate: 
This violent drama is based on an allegedly historic encounter between white settlers and the Cheyenne Indians, of the west. Based on Theodore V. Olsen's novel ARROW IN THE SUN, the account enacts the struggle of a U.S. soldier named Honus Gant (Peter Strauss) and a white woman named Cresta (..read more »
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Charly
on DVD
(1968)
Starring: Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala
Director: Ralph Nelson
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Robertson delivers a heartbreaking performance as a retarded man who gains super intelligence from an experimental procedure, only to experience his newfound grasp of the world slowly ebbing away. Bloom also fine as the caseworker who loses her heart to her charge. Based on Daniel Keyes's FLOWERS ..read more »
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53%
from 248 members
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Duel At Diablo
on DVD
(1966)
Starring: Sidney Poitier, James Garner, Bibi Andersson
Director: Ralph Nelson
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Based on the novel APACHE RISING by Marvin Albert, this bold and inspired western meets every expectation of its genre. Director Ralph Nelson keeps the pace lively in this Cavalry verses the Indians narrative and puts both James Garner and Sidney Poitier to great use. Garner plays Jess Remsberg, a ..read more »
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from 321 members
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Father Goose
on DVD
(1964)
Starring: Cary Grant, Leslie Caron
Director: Ralph Nelson
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During WW2, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female.
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from 695 members
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Lilies Of The Field
on DVD
(1963)
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann
Director: Ralph Nelson
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Sidney Poitier--who would later star in such unforgettable films as TO SIR, WITH LOVE; GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER and IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT--won an Academy Award for best actor for his standout performance in this modest, beautiful 1963 film. LILIES OF THE FIELD is directed tenderly and with ..read more »
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63%
from 294 members
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Requiem For Heavyweight
on DVD
(1962)
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney
Director: Ralph Nelson
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This big-screen adaptation of Rod Serling's landmark television drama is about an aging boxer whose controlling manager leads him to consider throwing fights instead of retiring. Packing a wallop, primarily as an in-depth character study, this drama is packed with real-life boxers and star power. ..read more »
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68%
from 62 members
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Wilby Conspiracy
on DVD
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Nicol Williamson
Director: Ralph Nelson
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Michael Caine stars as Jim Koegh in this underrated chase movie in which Sidney Poitier plays his unwilling partner, Shack Twala, an African political activist. Shack is on the lam with his new non-friend, Jim, who by mutual agreement has planned to escape. This makes for a great drama about ..read more »
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from 97 members
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Maverick matures and makes mayhem. 5 May 2009
...This excellent Western, directed by Ralph Nelson is very memorable film, with positive performances by central characters James Garner, Sidney Poitier, Bill Travers, Bibi A...
