Gregory Hines

Maurice Hines, a charming, gay African-American entertainer navigates the complications of show business while grieving the loss of his more famous, often estranged younger brother, tap dance legend Gregory Hines.

The history of tap is an ever-evolving panorama of inclusion, adversity, and reinvention. This in-depth documentary is an absorbing narrative about a quintessentially American dance form—from its origins, to the historic and cultural events that shaped it, to its present day rebirth as a vibrant art form.

The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if they were front-row-center on opening night. This second compilation of great musical moments from the Tonys features another dazzling array of stars and performances. Hosts Lauren Bacall, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jerry Orbach introduce these one-of-a-kind performances and share their personal Broadway and Tony memories.

Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing the picture's authenticity, real life in the time of Boyz n the Hood, the parallels between Singleton's real life and his film, the process of making the film, the casting process, the quality of the script, the film's reception, its Oscar nominations, and its legacy.

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.

Songwriter Noel is struggling to write a hit song, and so he takes his frustrations out on his family. His daughter Dakota is granted one wih for doing a good deed and she wishes that her daddy will write a hit song. There is a sub-plot about kindness to animals that has almost nothing to do with the main story.

The life of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, African-American tap-dancing star of stage and screen. In 1916, Robinson was a successful vaudeville performer and considered the finest tap dancer of his generation. At the peak of his career, he was the highest paid Black entertainer, but for all the joy he gave others, his life was anything but happy, there was a great deal of tragedy in himself. He died broke and penniless.

Tras su encierro en prisión, dos hermanastros que apenas se han visto durante su adolescencia se reencuentran. Uno de ellos, apodado “20/20” Mike, organiza un plan para hacerse con la droga transportada por unos camellos. El golpe fracasa cuando Billy, el hermano mayor, dispara y mata a los traficantes. Los hermanos quedan encerrados en un edificio abandonado. “20/20” Mike busca la ayuda de un antiguo compañero de celda, Tony, al que creía muerto. Lo que no saben es que la droga robada pertenece al jefe de Tony. Y ahora éste sólo quiere verlos muertos...

From 1979 to 1981, 29 African-American males, mostly children, were either missing or found murdered in metro Atlanta. The cases plagued the city until 1982, when Wayne Wiiliams was convicted of the murders of two adult men. Authorities then considered the other cases closed. Some of the parents of the slain children were critical of the way the cases were handled and believed there was some sort of cover up. Nearly four years after the conviction of Williams, "Spin" magazine editor Ron Larson and reporter Pat Laughlin come to Atlanta in search of the truth.

A 10 year old gifted boy wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical oriented piano instructor. With his mother's help, he is an underage regular at a local nightspot, where he is teamed up with a sax superstar. Both come to learn that each suffers from Tourette's Syndrome (thus the film title). The older man has developed mannerisms to cover up his own fallibilities and resents the boy and his mother's acceptance of the disease.

En el Valle de San Fernando, un barrio de Los Ángeles, un grupo de mujeres intenta rehacer sus vidas. Una doctora sueña con intimar con un hombre nuevo. Una solitaria detective de policía, con su hermana ciega, busca pistas sobre una tragedia. Una madre soltera se siente profundamente atraída por un nuevo vecino que le parece diferente. Una directora de banco descubre que está embarazada como resultado de su relación con un hombre casado Y una pareja que lucha contra una enfermedad irreversible, recupera los mejores momentos de su amor.

Four young black men kill a white woman. Now the D.A. is very cautious how to pursue this case because it might start a riot. And adding fuel to the fire is a bombastic and vocal black community leader, who's saying that they will not have a fair trial and that they were justified in their actions because they were in fear for their lives

The actual experiences of New York City subway riders are dramatized in a collection of 10 intriguing and very different vignettes. The tales showcase an ensemble of familiar faces, and range from stories of compassion and love to reflections on violence and loss. Among them: a disabled beggar quarrels with a woman and ruins her shoes with his wheelchair, provoking onlookers to wrath and pity; a skittish tourist proves to be her own worst enemy; a newlywed trysts with a mysterious sexpot; a commuter helplessly witnesses a suicide attempt; and, in the most affecting segment, a young woman grieves over her mother's imminent death.

Bernard "Bern" Lemly (Gregory Hines) is fed up with being in a wheelchair and wants more out of life. Meanwhile, former football player Tony "Ole" Olezniak (Vincent D'Onofrio) is stewing after recently losing his sight. The men soon realize they can put their frustrated energy to good use by competing in a whitewater rafting race on Oregon's Rouge River. In the process, they discover their disabilities don't have to destroy their dreams.

Isaih Turner didn’t want to be a hero-all he wanted was revenge. Orphaned when both his parents were cruelly murdered by the wealthy and powerful Cyrus Bloomington, the young Isaiah grew up with one air in mind: to find the man who killed his folks and take him down.

El bondadoso reverendo Henry Biggs se encuentra con que su matrimonio con la mujer del coro de su iglesia, Julia, está en peligro a causa de sus constantes ausencias para cuidar de los asuntos del vecindario a su cargo. Por si esto no fuera suficiente, su templo se encuentra amenazado a causa del promotor inmobiliario Joe Hamilton. Desesperado, el reverendo Biggs ruega a Dios que le ayude, y la ayuda acude en forma de un ángel llamado Dudley. Pero en principio Dudley aportará más complicaciones que soluciones.

ic es el jefe supremo, el gran capo, pero ha estado fuera de circulación, encerrado en un manicomio. Su segundo de abordo, "Huevos de plomo" Ben London, ha estado vigilando el negocio en su ausencia. A este se le va toda la agresividad por la boca, siempre a punto de explotar. La mano derecho de Vic, el imperturbable Mickey Holliday, ha estado cuidando muy de cerca a la novia del jefe, la sublime Gracia Everly, y a la vez engañando a su hermana, la temperamental Rita. Vic tiene que recuperar el orden, reorganizar el grupo, eliminar a sus rivales... y recuperar a Gracia

Basada en el best seller de Terry McMillan, la película narra las vidas de cuatro mujeres afroamericanas. Todas ellas esperan el momento en que consigan mantener una relación estable y cómoda con un hombre. Robin es la eterna prometida de Russell, que ha renegado de su promesa de abandonar a su mujer por ella. Savannah es una productora televisiva que cree que su amante también dejará a su esposa. Bernadine es una mujer rica que ha abandonado su carrera para dedicarse a su familia.

An ill-fated, tender romance between an adult, male, white tutor (Mark Evan Jacobs) and his 17-year-old, African-American, female student (Karen Kirkland).

In this made-for-TV movie, Kay's (Jean Smart) small-town life allows her to manage the challenges of caring for her sick baby. But when a mysterious stranger (Gregory Hines) invades her home and reveals that he knows all too many things about Kay's past, she must work fast to preserve her peace -- even if it means taking matters and the law into her own hands.

A distraught disc jockey seeks out a mystery caller who may be the killer of his girlfriend.

Cuando Bill Rago pierde su lucrativo empleo de ejecutivo de publicidad, se da cuenta de que no está cualificado para nada más. En la oficina de desempleo sólo pueden ofrecerle un contrato a corto plazo como profesor de educación general básica de un grupo de soldados inadaptados.

Oscar nominated short film from 1994. Directed by Sean Astin!

A couple of con men look for paradise in a stolen car.

A behind the scenes look at the Broadway production of Jelly's Last Jam, including a tribute to jazz musician and composer Jelly Roll Morton. Gregory Hines and George C. Wolfe, who wrote the book for Jelly's Last Jam, are interviewed. Includes scenes from the show.

A black New York man returns to his southern hometown to investigate his father's lynching at the hands of a white mob.

Año 1956. Jackson es un joven de color muy inocente y religioso. En su camino se cruza una mujer que, aparte de iniciarle en las artes del amor, llevará consigo un arcón proviniente del robo de una mina. Como todos los delincuentes de Harlem la persiguen, y se esconde en casa de Jackson, que se ha enamorado perdidamente de ella...

EVE es un peligroso androide militar creado con la imagen y recuerdos de su creadora. Cuando es seriamente dañado durante el robo a un banco, el androide empieza a usar más recuerdos y emociones de los iniciales; el enfado, la oscuridad… Pronto se convertirá en una máquina de matar imposible de detener. Su creadora la doctora Eve Simmons y el teniente Jim McQuade intentarán terminar con el infernal invento.

Celebrating Sammy Davis Jr 's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical,comic and dancing performers.

Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.

McGriff y Albaby tienen probablemente el peor papel para un soldado en tiempo de guerra; son policías militares. Se encuentran en el Saigón de 1968, en pleno conflicto bélico, y tienen la misión de investigar los asesinatos de seis prostitutas. Su trabajo aún es más duro, ya que el principal sospechoso es un oficial de alta graduación del ejército norteamericano, algo que también pondrá en peligro sus vidas...

Después de estar a punto de morir mientras investigaban un caso, un par de policías de Chicago se ven obligados a tomarse unas vacaciones en Cayo Oeste. Una vez allí, deciden abandonar la policía y abrir un bar, pero antes tratarán de resolver el caso que estuvo a punto de costarles la vida.

Cuando el avión donde viaja Nikolai "Kolya" Rodchenko debe realizar un aterrizaje de emergencia en suelo soviético, el mundialmente famoso bailarín tiene razones para sentirse inquieto: unos años antes, cuando era la gran estrella del ballet ruso y un icono de la propaganda comunista, Kolya desertó y se instaló en los Estados Unidos. Ahora, contra su voluntad, vuelve a un país cuyo gobierno le considera un traidor.

A young man (Gregory Hines) journeys from rags-to-riches thanks to his talented Puss in Boots (Ben Vereen). Starring Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, Alfre Woodard, George Kirby, and Brock Peters. Narrated by Shelley Duvall.

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.

ABOUT TAP features stylistic performances and recollections by three of America’s leading male tap dancers: Steve Condos, Jimmy Slyde, and Chuck Green.

América, años veinte. El Cotton Club es el night club de jazz más famoso de Harlem (Nueva York). Su historia es la historia de la gente que frecuenta el local: Dixie Dwyer (Richard Gere), un atractivo trompetista que busca el éxito y cuya suerte cambia radicalmente cuando salva la vida del gángster Dutch Schultz; Sandman Williams (Gregory Hines), un brillante bailarín negro que sueña con convertirse en estrella, o Vera Cicero (Diane Lane), la novia de Dutch Schultz, una joven bella y ambiciosa cuya vida corre peligro debido a la pasión prohibida que siente por Dixie.

Los simpáticos teleñecos van a Manhattan a intentar vender su espectáculo a algún productor de Broadway, pero al principio las cosas no serán tan fáciles como pensaban.

Un importante hombre de negocios cree que podrá hacerse multimillonario traficando con armamento de segunda mano. Para su desgracia, en la organización que dirige reina el caos, y el material es pésimo. Por si esto fuera poco, los clientes no son, ni mucho menos, los deseados. (FILMAFFINITY)

Shirley MacLaine uses music and drama to look at ways in which things are not necessarily what they seem to be.

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.

A un policía de Nueva York se le ha asignado la investigación de una serie de terribles crímenes, aparentemente cometidos por un hombre lobo. Para atrapar al criminal cuenta con la colaboración de un médico forense. Sin embargo, el caso se irá haciendo cada vez más oscuro.

"La loca historia del mundo" es una visión irreverente de la evolución de la historia, desde la aparición del primer hombre hasta la Revolución Francesa. La Última Cena es captada a través de los ojos de un atormentado camarero. El Imperio Romano es más alocadamente corrompido de lo que DeMille jamás pudiera soñar. Se divulgan los secretos de la Revolución Francesa. E incluso los ritos tribales del hombre prehistórico aparecen desnudos.

Eubie! began life as a Broadway musical, celebrating the life and work of legendary black entertainer/composer Eubie Blake. This taped version was specially prepared for cable TV in 1981, then released on videocassette a few years later. Gregory and Maurice Hines head the exuberant, toe-tapping cast. Among the highlights are such Blake standards as "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The race issue is brought into play every once in a while, but never in such an omnipresent fashion as to dampen the spirits of this sparkling example of Broadway at its best.

The story of legendary jazz bassist Milt Hinton and tap dancer Charles "Honi" Coles offers a front row seat to the creation of Jazz History. The film includes rehearsals, practice sessions, photographs, historical film footage, as well as a lunch break interview at New York's China Song restaurant in which the artists discuss everything from the mathematical principles of music to the dance acts who played the Apollo. The film also features a special appearance by choreographer/tap dancer Brenda Bufalino.

After the huge financial and cultural success of WOODSTOCK (1970), filmmaker and political activist Michael Wadleigh spent many years in Hollywood writing scripts that were never produced. However, WOLFEN (1981), his only other major motion picture, was. After that he would never complete another feature film again. This is the story of that film.