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American Outlaws

Poster for the movie "American Outlaws"
Poster for the movie "American Outlaws"

American Outlaws (2001)

PG-13 94 min - Western, Action - 17 August 2001
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When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.

Director:  Les Mayfield
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What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

Poster for the movie "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"
Poster for the movie "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

118 min - Romance, Drama - 17 December 1993
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Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.

Director:  Lasse Hallström
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Selena

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Poster for the movie "Selena"

Selena (1997)

127 min - Drama, Music, History, Biographical film - 21 March 1997
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In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.

Director:  Gregory Nava
Writers:  Gregory Nava
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