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John Q

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John Q (2002)

116 min - Drama, Thriller, Crime - 15 February 2002
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John Quincy Archibald is a father and husband whose son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart and then finds out he cannot receive a transplant because HMO insurance will not cover it. Therefore, he decides to take a hospital full of patients hostage until the hospital puts his son's name on the donor's list.

Director:  Nick Cassavetes
Writers:  James Kearns
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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans

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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans (2009)

122 min - Drama, Crime - 11 September 2009
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Terrence McDonagh is a New Orleans Police sergeant, who recieves a medal and a promotion to lieutenant for heroism during Hurricane Katrina. Due to his heroic act, McDonagh injures his back and becomes addicted to prescription pain medication. He then finds himself involved with a drug dealer who is suspected of murdering a family of African immigrants.

Director:  Werner Herzog
Writers:  William M. Finkelstein
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