Tom Cruise
Author
Series
Hollywood's Stories volume 11
Language
English
Description
Tom Cruise is among the most successful, enigmatic actors to ever grace the silver screen. Cruise's private life has remained opaque over the years, but as an actor he has continued to remain relevant and adaptable in the film industry, and through the roles and films he has taken part in. No matter the details of Cruise's private life, on screen, he is always ready for action.
2) Valkyrie
Author
Language
English
Description
At the height of WWII, a group of German officers hatched a plot to assassinate Hitler and seize control of the military command in order to end the war. The operation was code-named "Valkyrie," for the emergency plan that was meant to be used in case of a revolt against the Nazi government. This plan had been modified by the conspirators to ensure their success, but for various reasons the plot failed when finally carried out on 20 July 1944. The...
3) Losin' It
Author
Language
English
Description
Set in 1965, four rowdy teenage guys travel to Tijuana, Mexico for a night of partying when they are joined by a heartbroken housewife who is in town seeking a quick divorce.
Author
Language
English
Description
After 40 years, Tom Cruise's exuberance for creating films remains buoyant. A dedicated actor of immeasurable talent, Cruise has overcome overwhelming odds and personal conflict to continue to push the envelope in filmmaking. Exposing ones' heart to the world through their work is not only risky business, as far as Cruise is concerned, it is the only way to achieve an end that feels complete.
5) The Firm
Author
Language
English
Description
Mitch joins a prosperous Memphis firm that affords Mitch and his wife an affluent lifestyle beyond their wildest dreams. But when FBI agents confront him with evidence of corruption and murder within the firm, Mitch sets out to find the truth.
Publisher
Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Having just turned 60, Tom Cruise is still one of the leading names in Hollywood. A prolific actor with a career spanning over 40 years, he is continually building a giant legacy within the film industry. His ability seems to know no limits.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (120 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Nominated for seven **Emmys**, this acclaimed documentary examines the controversial Church of Scientology and how the church attracts and holds onto its followers.
9) Valkyrie
Publisher
MGM
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (120 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Tom Cruise stars as the leader of a group of German officers who hatched a plot to assassinate Hitler. The operation was code-named VALKYRIE, for the emergency plan that was meant to be used in case of a revolt against the Nazi government. This plan had been modified by the conspirators to ensure their success, but for various reasons the plot failed when finally carried out on 20 July 1944. The conspirators were shot after a kangaroo trial or sentenced...
11) A few good men
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
c1997
Edition
Widescreen/fullscreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (138 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A hot shot young Navy lawyer defends two Marines accused in the death of a another Marine.
12) The firm
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mitch joins a prosperous Memphis firm that affords Mitch and his wife an affluent lifestyle beyond their wildest dreams. But when FBI agents confront him with evidence of corruption and murder within the firm, Mitch sets out to find the truth.
14) Jack Reacher
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[c2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Ex-military investigator Jack Reacher leaps off the pages of Lee Child's bestselling novel and onto the big screen in this explosive thriller. When an unspeakable crime is committed, all evidence points to the suspect in custody who offers up a single note in defense: Get Jack Reacher! The law has its limits, but Reacher does not when his fight for the truth pits him against an unexpected enemy with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
Series
Ulitimate Oliver Stone collection volume 1 1986-1991
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Special ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches.
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of Ron Kovic, a young man who volunteered for the Vietnam War, was wounded, and returned paralyzed from the mid-chest down. He later became a new voice for those disenchanted with the war.
16) Risky business
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
[2008]
Edition
25th anniversary [edition].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Joel's wealthy suburban Chicago parents are going on vacation and leaving him in charge of the house. They trust their college-bound 17-year-old son but they shouldn't. Every kid's dream is every parent's nightmare. No sooner do Joel's parents step on the plane than he raids the liquor cabinet, has a joyride in Dad's Porsche, and has a night of passion with a young call girl named Lana.
17) Days of thunder
Series
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
©1999
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Race car driver Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise) teams with a legendary crew chief (Robert Duvall) to race at the Daytona 500. A fiery crash nearly ends his career and he must turn to a beautiful doctor (Nicole Kidman) to regain his nerve to race, to win and to live.
18) Jerry Maguire
Publisher
Distributed by Columbia Tristar Home Video
Pub. Date
[1997]
Edition
Deluxe widescreen presentation.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 138 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A sports agent suddenly discovers his scruples and promptly loses his job. But with the help of one loyal colleague and one outrageous client, he learns that loving well is the best revenge.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story is told by Louis de Pointe du Lac in 1991 to an interviewer about the lives of himself, Lestat and Claudia through trouble, death, curse and love over the past 200 years. Going back to New Orleans, 1791, young plantation owner Louis is unhappy with his life as a widower. That is until Lestat de Lioncourt comes into his life. The vampire Lestat, allows Louis to make the decision of either death or life as a vampire forever. Not until his...
20) Top gun
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
At the elite Navy Fighter Weapons School, cocky, young pilots compete against one another in the air as well as on the ground.