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51. Polack (2010)
75 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
What do you get when you go looking for the source of the Polish joke in America? Bombshells. Skinheads. Twins. The Pope. Communists. Hunks. Riots. Disco. Monsters. A Plane Crash. Peasants. And Cats.
Director: James Kenney | Stars: Robert Biedron, Christie Davies, Zbigniew Stanczyk, Caria Tomczykowska
Votes: 13
52. Birthplace (1992)
47 min | Documentary
After almost 50 years, Holocaust survivor Henryk Grynberg visits the village he grew up in. He was also hiding there during the Nazi occupation. Grynberg wants to know what happened to his father and younger brother during the war.
Director: Pawel Lozinski | Star: Henryk Grynberg
Votes: 241
53. Alien American (2001)
52 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
"Neither a fake documentary nor a real fiction" (director Alessandro Mercuri's description). Alien American focuses on Basia, a Polish-American woman living in Los Angeles, who claims to be... See full summary »
Director: Alessandro Mercuri | Star: Basia
54. Annie's Way (2005)
PG | 20 min | Short, Drama
"Annie's Way" is the story of a young girl growing up in Slavic Village, Cleveland, Ohio. Frustrated by her family's shortcomings, Annie gains a new perspective with the help of a friend. ... See full summary »
Director: Brigid Krane | Stars: Eli Carr, Nicole Deanna, Amy Dixon, Mary Faktor
55. The Polish Americans (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary, History, Music
A celebration of the history, culture, and accomplishments of the Polish-American community in the United States.
Stars: Casey Siemaszko, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Barbara Mikulski, Stefanie Powers
Votes: 7
56. Out of Solidarity (1989 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
The Polish government forces three Solidarists to leave the country.
Director: Gaylen Ross
57. Beata Pozniak: An American Dream (2016 TV Special)
Biography
A Polish film crew follows (fresh of the boat) actress Beata Pozniak whose beginnings were at the historic Raleigh Studios, the eldest independent film studio in the US. Pozniak explains ... See full summary »
Stars: Beata Pozniak, Kinga Rusin
58. Uncertainty (2017)
Documentary, Biography, History
Uncertainty focuses on a man named Walter Tuchowski, born February 20th, 1929, and the struggles of his family coming from Poland to America to start new lives. Settling in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
Director: Rebecca Lunn | Star: Walter Tuchowski
59. Both/and (2011)
13 min | Short, Drama
Explores 'contested' binaries of American and Arab, Arab American and gay, for profit and not for profit, and assorted other 'conflicts of interest'.
Director: J. Paul Preseault | Stars: David Chrzanowski, Joel Gross, Melissa Kong, Khurram Mozaffar
61. Canada Vignettes: Two Friends (1979)
3 min | Short
Two Polish friends discuss the Polish influence that it's had on Canadian culture and the influence Canadian culture has had on the Polish culture, while having a meal together.
Director: Richard Todd
62.
The Decalogue (1989–1990)
Episode:
Dekalog, osiem
(1989)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama
A researcher meets a professor and reveals herself as the child to whom she refused to shelter during World War II.
Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski | Stars: Maria Koscialkowska, Teresa Marczewska, Artur Barcis, Tadeusz Lomnicki
Votes: 3,676
63.
Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode:
Stakeout
(1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Nosy neighbors interfere with a stakeout operation.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Hal Linden, Barbara Barrie, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail
Votes: 185
64.
NYPD Blue (1993–2005)
Episode:
My Wild Irish Nose
(1997)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A woman comes into the station to report that there's a bullet hole in her wall. The gun is found in Jimmy Liery's apartment and Simone arrests Jimmy, but has to let him go as there isn't ... See full summary »
Director: Robert J. Doherty | Stars: Jimmy Smits, Dennis Franz, James McDaniel, Nicholas Turturro
Votes: 143
65.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
All Due Respect
(2004)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Omar continues his bold strikes on the heavily guarded Barksdale stash houses. McNulty launches his own investigation into last year's prison suicide of D'Angelo Barksdale. On the streets ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,183
66.
Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode:
John Wayne Gacy: Evil Secret Part 1
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The early life of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, living with an abusive alcoholic father, to his successful contracting company hiring young men, where he would trick them into handcuffs before he raped and murdered dozens of young men.
Director: Renee Cullen | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Eugenia Godzik, Mike Albrecht, Tim Cahill
Votes: 62
67.
Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode:
The Iceman: Trapping a Serial Killer Pt. 2
(2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
For many years, the Iceman--Richard Kuklinski--had literally gotten away with murder, but now investigators were on to him.
Director: Brett Kelly | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Dominick Polifrone, Jay Dobyns, Bill Sanderson
Votes: 20
68.
American Justice (1992– )
Episode:
John Wayne Gacy: Buried Secrets
(1992)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
The case of John Wayne Gacy Jr., who was convicted in 1980 of murdering 33 young men and boys and who was executed by the state of Illinois in 1994.
Stars: Robert Motta Sr., Harlan Mendenhall, Sam Amirante, Charles Hill
69.
Schoolhouse Rock! (1973–2009)
Episode:
The Great American Melting Pot
(1976)
TV-Y | 4 min | Animation, Short, Family
A look at the Democratic recipe that built America.
Star: Lori Lieberman
Votes: 43
70.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
The Emerald City
(2010)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama
Harrow guards Margaret and the kids, Jimmy mistakenly thinks Mr. Dittrich is Angela's lover, and Chalky pretends to align himself with Lansky.
Director: Simon Cellan Jones | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 2,269
71.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Belle Femme
(2010)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama
Jimmy arrives from Chicago under his new agreement with Nucky to retaliate against a rival gang element but gets a chilly reception from Angela.
Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 2,300
72.
The Lawbreakers (1963– )
Episode:
Hartford, Connecticut: June 1 - Fear for Life of Killer's Hostage
(1963)
30 min | Documentary, Crime
An American city - modern skyline, civic parks, war memorials and the buildings that say "state capitol." This, to the world, is the face of Hartford, Connecticut, a thriving, bustling ... See full summary »
Director: Kenneth Gilbert | Stars: Lee Marvin, Jack Lennhoff, Linda Peterson
73.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
What Does the Bee Do?
(2011)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
With the Commodore's Coast Guard seizing Nucky's liquor, he partners with Rothstein to bring it through Philly, but the Commodore suffers a debilitating stroke.
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 2,036
74.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Under God's Power She Flourishes
(2011)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama
Jimmy's experiences at Princeton are seen in flashback, Margaret tries to deal with her guilt, and Doyle tries unsuccessfully to wheel and deal.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 2,400
75.
WCW Thunder (1998–2001)
Episode:
Bad Cat
(1998)
Action, Sport
Stars: Brian Adams, Scotty Antol, Charles Ashenoff, Brad Cain
76.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Blue Bell Boy
(2012)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
After tracking down a liquor thief, Nucky and Owen end up spending a long night hiding out from the Feds with the precocious perp. Mickey makes a routing call that will have far-reaching consequences. Capone's feud with O'Banion heats up.
Director: Kari Skogland | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
Votes: 2,003
77.
Mobsters (1997–2012)
Episode:
The Iceman: Richard Kuklinski
(2012)
Documentary
Richard Kuklinski lived a shocking double life; suburban husband and father at home, and brutal contract killer on the streets.
Stars: Robert J. Carroll, Anthony Bruno, Barbara Kuklinski, Dominick Polifrone
Votes: 8
78.
Wisconsin Hometown Stories (2003– )
Episode:
Stevens Point
(2021)
57 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Carol Larson, Beauxregard Neylen
79.
The Tom Woods Show (2013– )
Supreme Court Rules Against Harvard
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News
Star: Tom Woods
80.
World's Most Evil Killers (2017– )
Episode:
Richard Kuklinski
(2023)
Documentary, Crime
For Richard Kuklinski, crime was his way of life. As a mafia hit men, his unusual methods led to a disturbing nickname: The Iceman.
Stars: Richard Kuklinski, Robert J. Carroll, Dominick Polifrone, Jennifer Sutton