Rick Harding is a former Marines officer, now working in the FBI as a chemical weapons designer. While packing up for the night, a group of armed soldiers led by wanted criminal Carlos Gruber, break into the FBI research lab. They steal large amounts of a newly created germ warfare chemical called Bromax-360, loosing two of their men in the process before escaping into the night.

A commercial-jet captain (Chuck Connors) has ghosts on board from stones of an English abbey being shipped overseas.

Over a single, pivotal Saturday in 1930s Harlem, 14-year-old John Grimes wrestles with his religious calling and his fraught relationship with his abusive, hypocritical stepfather, Gabriel. Extended flashbacks explore the oppressive Southern past and personal histories of John's mother, his aunt, and Gabriel, ultimately illuminating the generational trauma and complex family secrets that shape his life.

Queen is the story about Easter, the illegitimate daughter of James Jackson, III and her lifelong affair with plantation owner Tim Daly, which would result in the birth of Queen. Queen's story revolves around her early years as a slave who yearns to know who her father is, and her condition as a fair skin mixed race woman who spends her life trying to figure out where exactly she fits in.

An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.

Al is caught between his loyalty to the police force and his love for his brother in a tense setting. It seems that his brother, Rudy, was involved in a mob hit that could potentially start a gang war. Tony C., a local mob boss and childhood acquaintance of Al, hires him to find out who was involved in the hit. Al must find his brother and make some decisions.

A bumbling government employee accidentally destroys a small fortune and decides to break into the US Mint to replace it, but before long everyone wants a slice of the action - and the money.

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Small-town Mississippians overreact to the appearance of a mythical swamp monster, partially the work of teen hoaxers.

The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.

Betty has a crush on her tennis instructor Mike. He promises to call her for a date, but never does – she doesn’t know he sells drugs on the side. After botching a deal on someone else’s turf, Mike has to disappear for a while. He contacts Betty – then he’s killed before they can meet. Betty tries to find out what happened, leading her straight into a hornet's nest of vice.

80年代后，丹泽尔-华盛顿开始转向影视界方面发展，在1981年拍了个人第一部电影《黑人儿子》("Carbon Copy")。在这部影片中，丹泽尔担纲主角，饰演一位白人富翁的私生子。但刚踏入影视圈的他，并没有因为这部处女秀而出名走红。

Following World War III, four survivors at an desert military installation attempt to drive across the desolate wasteland of America to Albany, where they hope more survivors are living, using a specially built vehicles to protect themselves against the freakish weather, mutated plant and animal life, and other dangers encountered along the way.

A married couple review their lives and renew their love for one another while driving to a friend's funeral.

A black soldier comes home to Harlem after a tour in Vietnam and discovers that his wife had become a heroin addict and died of an overdose. Infuriated, he gathers three of his ex-GI buddies and they lay out plans to fight the drug dealers.

A former porn star marries a wealthy criminal defense attorney who enjoys masochistic sex. When the two tire of each other, the husband becomes attracted to his wife's best friend and decides to murder his wife.

City Confidential features real life stories in a wide variety of American cities. While many of these stories deal with murder, some also deal with attempted murder, and public officials caught in compromising situations, among other things. The cities featured vary widely in size, from the smallest village to the largest urban areas.

这是一个讲述亲情和奋斗的故事，窘困的父亲为了养活家人而被迫偷盗，导致自尊心极强的儿子离家出走。影片对家庭关系，贫富分化都有细致的描述。电影是由 William H. Armstrong的同名小说改编拍摄而成，讲述了30年代一个美国黑人家庭的种种经历。故事则是关于一个男孩的信念、努力和坚毅的决心,主角是美国一个黑人佃农家庭的１１岁少年.当时是一个经济萧条的年代，这个家庭的生计也面临艰难的考验，只有忠心的义犬 Sounder 依然守在一家人的身旁。佃农父亲为了让一家人能够维持温饱，不得已之下偷了别人的食物，但还是被人发现并因此遭到法律制裁，被送到劳动集中营服刑。少年为了探望父亲，就和 Sounder展开一场长途跋涉的漫长旅程，在这段旅程当中，少年经历了许多前所未有的体验，尤其还遇到一位热心助人的老师教他阅读，少年就在种种历练中不断蜕变成长，即使面对逆境，依然对未来生活怀抱着无限的理想与希望。2003年迪斯尼重拍了这部经典影片。
The Morgans, a loving and strong family of Black sharecroppers in Louisiana in 1933, face a serious family crisis when the husband and father, Nathan Lee Morgan, is convicted of a petty crime and sent to a prison camp. After some weeks or months, the wife and mother, Rebecca Morgan, sends the oldest son, who is about 11 years old, to visit his father at the camp. The trip becomes something of an odyssey for the boy. During the journey he stays a little while with a dedicated Black schoolteacher.
获奖记录
《Sounder》1973年得到奥斯卡最佳影片、最佳男女主角和最佳改编剧本的提名。在2006年美国电影学院百年百部励志电影中名列第六十一位。