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Barbary Coast (1975–1976), TV-PG, 9h 45m

Barbary Coast Release Date: May 4, 1975 Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 585 minutes Studio: Paramount Network Television Franchise: N/A Franchise Position: N/A Tagline: "He's a hitman with a conscience." Ratings: My Rating: 6/10 Dove Foundation Rating: N/A IMDb Rating: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes Rating: N/A Metacritic Rating: N/A Plot Summary: Set in the 1870s, Barbary Coast follows government agent Jeff Cable (William Shatner), who uses various disguises to investigate crimes in San Francisco's notorious Barbary Coast district. He teams up with Cash Conover (Doug McClure), the owner of the Golden Gate Casino, to combat corruption and crime in the area. Critics Review: "Barbary Coast" received mixed reviews from critics. Some appreciated the show's adventurous spirit and the performances of Shatner and McClure, while others felt the series struggled to find its tone between action and comedy. Despite its short run, the show has garnered a cult following for its u...

A View to a Kill (1985), PG, 2 hr 11 min

A View to a Kill (1985), PG, 2 hr 11 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 14 (Release Order: Fourteenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: Has James Bond finally met his match? Main Cast Roger Moore as James Bond Christopher Walken as Max Zorin Tanya Roberts as Stacey Sutton Grace Jones as May Day Patrick Macnee as Sir Godfrey Tibbett Desmond Llewelyn as Q Robert Brown as M Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Alison Doody as Jenny Flex Willoughby Gray as Dr. Carl Mortner Reviews Synopsis Bond investigates tech tycoon Max Zorin, who’s plotting to destroy Silicon Valley and dominate the microchip market. Along the way, he’s helped by geologist Stacey Sutton and faces off against the deadly May Day. From Eiffel Tower chases to Golden Gate Bridge battles, this globe-trotting adventure sends Roger Moore off in style. Overview View to a Kill is packed with 1980s flair—big stunts, quirky villains, and a killer theme song by Duran Duran. While Roger Moore was notice...