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51. Final Jeopardy (1985 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A small-town couple find themselves stranded in an unfamiliar, and unfriendly, big city. Weaving in and out of the proceedings are a bunch of murderous criminals with names like DOA, Ice ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Richard Thomas, Mary Crosby, Jeff Corey, Jonathan Goldsmith
Votes: 274
52. Quicksand: No Escape (1992 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 88 min | Thriller
A hard-working architect is pulled into intrigue when his wife hires a private investigator to make sure he's just working late. The private eye sees an opportunity to frame him for a murder instead.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Tim Matheson, Jay Acovone, Timothy Carhart
Votes: 319
53. Baby M (1988)
Not Rated | 200 min | Biography, Drama
A childless couple enlists the help of a woman to be their surrogate for their first child. What ensues changes their lives and laws of surrogacy.
Stars: JoBeth Williams, John Shea, Bruce Weitz, Robin Strasser
Votes: 198
54. Private Sessions (1985 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
A therapist goes outside his office and into his patients' personal lives to help them. He is treating a man who is hearing sounds but apparently there is nothing wrong with him ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Mike Farrell, Maureen Stapleton, Denise Miller, Kathryn Walker
Votes: 75
55. Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
Stagestruck adolescent learns about love the hard way while interning in Cleveland summer stock during the early '50's.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Frank Langella, Glynnis O'Connor, Tom Hulce, Jerry Stiller
Votes: 331 | Gross: $0.06M
56. And the Children Shall Lead (1985 TV Movie)
TV-G | 58 min | Drama, Family
Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Danny Glover, Andrew Prine, LeVar Burton, Denise Nicholas
Votes: 103
57. 20/20 on ID (2011– )
Crime
Investigation Discovery has made a home for award-winning investigative reporting from all three major broadcast networks. Joining CBS News' "48 Hours (1988)" and "60 Minutes (1968)" and ... See full summary »
Stars: John Quiñones, Elizabeth Vargas, Jim Avila, Deborah Roberts
Votes: 68
58. Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders (1989 TV Movie)
100 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama
Honest cop in corrupt 1940s Los Angeles fights against gangsters who are kidnapping and selling women into prostitution.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: George Peppard, Richard Bradford, Charles Haid, Ursula Andress
Votes: 119
59. Detours (II) (2016)
81 min | Comedy, Drama
A newly single New Yorker must re-locate to Florida; she drives south with her widowed dad and her mom's ashes in a coffee can.
Director: Robert McCaskill | Stars: Tara Westwood, Carlo Fiorletta, Paul Sorvino, Richard Kind
Votes: 3,773
60. Lawyers Gone Bad
Drama | Pre-production
Enter the Lawyer Discipline Office, the state agency that prosecutes lawyers who do bad things - and join disciplinary counsel, Dean Alessi, and his partner, Stu Foley, as they probe the D.A. for committing the ultimate ethical wrong.
Director: Jeremiah Kipp | Stars: Susan Gallagher, Joseph D'Onofrio, Tom Paolino, Renee Wood
61. The Christmas Gift (1986 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Drama
A widowed New York City architect and his young daughter take a Christmas vacation and end up in a small mystical town in Colorado where everyone believes in Santa Claus.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, Edward Winter, Gennie James
Votes: 790
62. Like Mom, Like Me (1978 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
A middle-aged mom adjusts to the realities of being divorced, which include managing her sex life and facing the possibility that her teenage daughter might be doing the same.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Linda Lavin, Kristy McNichol, Max Gail, Stacey Nelkin
Votes: 100
63. The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire (2003– )
60 min | Drama
The story of the Shaw family, the pillar of the community in their quaint little town of Poland, New Hampshire, and the issues they face on daily basis while trying to help their family, friends and neighbors with their problems.
Stars: Randy Quaid, John Carroll Lynch, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth McGovern
Votes: 98
64. Primetime (1989–2012)
60 min | Documentary, News
A nighttime news program similar to 60 minutes and 20/20. Veteran newscasters Diane Sawyer and Sam Donaldson provide an in-depth look at the kinds of news stories that often do not receive ... See full summary »
Stars: Diane Sawyer, Charles Gibson, Chris Wallace, Cynthia McFadden
Votes: 144
65. The Revenge of Al Capone (1989 TV Movie)
R | 96 min | Drama
After Al Capone is imprisoned, he still continues to run his empire, and plots to assassinate the mayor of Chicago.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Keith Carradine, Ray Sharkey, Debrah Farentino, Charles Haid
Votes: 157
66. To Heal a Nation (1988 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 105 min | Drama
The true story of Jan Scruggs, an embittered Vietnam veteran who returns from the war a broken man. However, with the help of his loving wife Becky, he begins to find a new life for himself... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Eric Roberts, Glynnis O'Connor, Marshall Colt, Scott Paulin
Votes: 133
67. Miracle Child (1993 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Family
A despairing young widow who abandons her baby pondside among bulrushes and a man who's fighting to reclaim his own son are drawn together. A baby plops out of a rainy, stormy sky into the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Crystal Bernard, Cloris Leachman, John Terry, Graham Sack
Votes: 58
68. Haunted by Her Past (1987 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 100 min | Horror
The evil spirit of one of her ancestors possesses a young woman who inadvertently comes into possession of a haunted mirror.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Susan Lucci, Marcia Strassman, Robin Thomas, Finola Hughes
Votes: 174
69. Monday Morning Critic Podcast (2017 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Monday Morning Critic podcast was developed by my passion for people whose work has moved me. Guests are hand picked and purposely selected in a format where storytelling is done properly.
Stars: Chukwudi Iwuji, Austin Pendleton, Lennie James, Bernard White
Votes: 18
70. The Impostor (1984 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
After being released from prison, small-time con artist Cade tracks down his old girlfriend. When she rebuffs him, he fakes his past in order to get hired as the principal of the school ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Anthony Geary, Lorna Patterson, Jordan Charney, Penny Johnson Jerald
Votes: 67
71. The Karma Club (2018)
104 min | Crime, Drama, Family
The Karma Club is about three orphaned brothers who do whatever is needed to survive in a small Southern town. But after accepting a job from from a mysterious woman, the bond between these brothers will be tested like never before.
Directors: Kevin Young, Kevin Porter Young | Stars: Karina Arroyave, Tara Westwood, Michael Buscemi, Mykal-Michelle Harris
Votes: 22
72. Shootdown (1988 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 100 min | Drama
Nan Moore (Dame Angela Lansbury), the mother of one of the victims of the aero accident of the Korean Air Lines in 1983 where the plane was shot down over the Soviet Union, tries to find ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Angela Lansbury, George Coe, Kyle Secor, Molly Hagan
Votes: 118
73. Frankie and Johnny Are Married (2003)
R | 95 min | Comedy
Television director and producer Michael Pressman mounts a production of Frankie and Johnny in the Clare de Lune starring his wife, Lisa Chess. But their attempts to stage the play and work... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Michael Pressman, Lisa Chess, Alan Rosenberg, Stephen Tobolowsky
Votes: 250 | Gross: $0.02M
74. Incident at Dark River (1989 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Drama, Thriller
Frustrated by the polluted river which ultimately killed his daughter, a man teams up with a social activist to take down the company responsible.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Mike Farrell, Tess Harper, Helen Hunt, Arthur Rosenberg
Votes: 68
75. #CandidlyNicole (2013– )
Comedy, Reality-TV
Stars: Nicole Richie, Kelly Oxford, Ashley Watkins, Brooklyn Robinson
Votes: 33
76. Bad Business (1996)
Comedy, Crime
A Hitman, secure that future plastic surgery and new identity will preserve his anonymity, allows a Cinema Verite cameraman into his world. The filmmaker's planned film goes awry turning into a cinematic Faustian bargain for both parties.
Director: Murray Mintz | Stars: Chris Mulkey, Chase Clifford, Joe Pantoliano, Karen Landry
Votes: 9
77. Vanilla Ice: Ninja Rap (1991)
4 min | Short, Music
Director: Michael Pressman | Star: Vanilla Ice
Votes: 14
78. The Making of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Behind the Shells (1991 Video)
Unrated | 30 min | Short, Reality-TV
This short treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the live-action film adaptation of the popular comic book and animated series. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Danty | Stars: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Michael Pressman, William Plant
Votes: 95
79. Family of Secrets (2010)
40 min | Drama, Mystery
Zoe Morris and her family move into a new house for a fresh start after the loss of her younger sister. However the whole family have secrets that could ruin the family.
80. The Making of 'Touching the Void' (2003 TV Movie)
23 min | Documentary
Directors: Bruno de Almeida, Zetna Fuentes | Stars: Nicholas Aaron, Kevin Macdonald, Brendan Mackey, Joe Simpson
Votes: 42
82. On Our Way (1985 TV Movie)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Retired couple decides to hit the road in their RV and explore America.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Janet Leigh, Harry Guardino, G.W. Bailey, Ben Marley
83. The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1994 TV Special)
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Alan Alda, Jason Alexander, Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley
Votes: 89
84. Mackendrick on Film (2004)
400 min | Documentary
Mackendrick on Film is an educational project constructed around the film teachings of legendary pedagogue Alexander Mackendrick. Taking as its starting point Mackendrick's body of written ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Cronin | Stars: Michael Birkett, David Brisbin, Doug Campbell, Gill Dennis
Votes: 13
85. Finks
Drama | Announced
In New York during the 1950s red scare, a young actress and an up and coming comic fall in love. Their progressive political activities soon make them targets of the HUAC investigations and the infamous blacklist.
Director: Michael Pressman
86. IFC News Special: The Comic-Con Chronicles (2005 TV Special)
24 min | Short, Reality-TV
Director: Michael B. Pressman | Stars: Chris Brandt, Terry Cronin, Pat Martin
88. Spinal Tap Goes to 20 (2004 TV Movie)
25 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Documentary made in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the groundbreaking 1984 film "This Is Spinal Tap."
Director: Debbie Harris-Balling | Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Kent Beyda, Michael Ian Black, Vivian Campbell
Votes: 23
89. IFC News Special: The Comic-Con Chronicles (2006 TV Special)
News
Director: Michael B. Pressman | Stars: Jen King, Matt Singer
90.
The $treet (2000–2001)
Episode:
Hostile Makeover
(2000)
TV-14 | 35 min | Drama
Jack and Alex must work together to save a fashion house from a hostile takeover. Freddie continues hounding Catherine over her latest client acquisition. Elsewhere, Tim is revealed to be ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Tom Everett Scott, Nina Garbiras, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Christian Campbell
Votes: 18
91.
Boston Public (2000–2006)
Episode:
Chapter Ten
(2001)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Sheryl Holt breaks the news about Milton and Lisa's secret affair on her website. Suspicious, Harper confronts Buttle about his sexual involvement, but Milton disavows any wrongdoing, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Jessalyn Gilsig, Chi McBride, Anthony Heald, Nicky Katt
Votes: 38
92.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Death Be Proud
(1994)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A 12-year-old girl arrives for surgery to correct a severely cleft palate and suffers serious complications from another birth defect. A young nurse interferes in Dr. Shutt's care for the comatose Dr. Antonovich.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, E.G. Marshall, Roxanne Hart
Votes: 50
93.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Food Chains
(1994)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
The hospital's administrator dies while "with" Angela. Phillip is made acting administrator. Geiger tries to give a patient, who is waiting for a heart transplant, some more time by giving ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Kagan | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, E.G. Marshall, Roxanne Hart
Votes: 37
94.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Genevieve and Fat Boy
(1994)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Dr. Geiger performs a risky heart operation on an overweight mob killer who's a key witness for the FBI. Two weary residents plot a practical joke to get even with the dour Dr. Geiger. The ... See full summary »
Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, E.G. Marshall, Roxanne Hart
Votes: 34
95.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Great White Hope
(1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A teenage boxer whom Dr. Watters helped train suffers a seizure. Birch lends support to a pregnant girl. Dr. Shutt is audited by the IRS and gets an unpleasant surprise.
Director: Claudia Weill | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, E.G. Marshall, Roxanne Hart
Votes: 31
96.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Hanlon's Choice
(2000)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A woman refuses treatment because of religious beliefs; Dr. Hanlon fights to provide free treatment; multiple piercings cause a young man's staph infection and heart problems; the hospital's Web site stirs angst among the staff members.
Director: Steve Gomer | Stars: Mark Harmon, Adam Arkin, Lauren Holly, Mandy Patinkin
Votes: 27
97.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Heartbreak
(1995)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A 12-year-old girl arrives for surgery to correct a severely cleft palate and suffers serious complications from another birth defect. A young nurse interferes in Dr. Shutt's care for the comatose Dr. Antonovich.
Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, E.G. Marshall, Roxanne Hart
Votes: 32
98.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Love and Hope
(1995)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Dr. Geiger takes part in a concert with his wife and her fellow patients. Aaron and Camille face new anxieties, and a patient admitted for one small problem ends up facing numerous ailments he never had before.
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, E.G. Marshall, Roxanne Hart
Votes: 49
99.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Miller Time
(2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Chicago Hope is bought by an HMO and new CEO Hugh Miller starts making cuts. A young couple learns their pregnancy is not progressing normally.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Adam Arkin, Mark Harmon, Lauren Holly, Mandy Patinkin
Votes: 34
100.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Missed Conception
(1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Kate's friend, feminist professor Marina, tries desperately to 'get pregnant' but has to work against, rather than with, her husband. Aaron works against Tommy Wilmette in an attempt to get... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Adam Arkin, Christine Lahti, Peter Berg, Thomas Gibson
Votes: 29