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John Hughes |
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Director, writer & producer who made his mark in the 1980’s directing a string of popular teen movies, most notably, “16 Candles” (1984), “The Breakfast Club” (1985), “Weird Science” (1985) & “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986). John also directed the John Candy hit comedies, “Uncle Buck” (1989) & “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (1987).
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John Hughes Fact File: |
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Birth Name: John Hughes
Date Of Birth: 18th Feb. 1950
Place Of Birth: Lansing, Michigan USA
Spouse: Nancy Hughes
Directorial Film Debut: “Sixteen Candles” (1984)
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“The High School Reunion Collection” on DVD : |
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High School Reunion Collection [DVD] DVD Three-disc boxed set includes "The Breakfast Club," "Sixteen Candles" and "Weird Science."
Sixteen Candles [DVD](1984) DVD Molly Ringwald stars as a young girl whose 16th birthday has pretty much been a total disaster--her family forgets the day, a boy at school ignores her, and her only confidant is a classmate known as "the Geek." Anthony Michael Hall, Paul Dooley, John Cusack co-star; John Hughes directs. 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1; Subtitles: Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.
The Breakfast Club [DVD](1985) DVD Five disparate high school students spend a Saturday detention together, only to learn they have more in common than they thought in this acclaimed ``Little Chill'' from John Hughes. Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy star. 97 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: Spanish; biographies.
Weird Science [DVD](1985) DVD When two high school "nerds" use their computer skills to create a "perfect woman," the results are wacky, wild and weird comedy! Funny teen tale from John Hughes stars Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan-Mitchell Smith and Kelly LeBrock ("The Woman in Red") as their "creature." 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.
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Other Films Directed by John Hughes on DVD: |
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off [DVD](1986) DVD Matthew Broderick is Ferris, a Chicago high school student who's not going to let a little thing like classes get in the way of his enjoying one fine spring day. High-spirited ``hooky'' comedy from teenmeister John Hughes also stars Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary by Hughes.
Planes, Trains And Automobiles [DVD](1987) DVD Every holiday traveller's worst nightmares come to life in this comic odyssey from John Hughes. Steve Martin's struggle to get from New York to Chicago for Thanksgiving is made worse by overbearing lout John Candy, whose presence he can't escape. And remember, "Those aren't PILLOWS!" 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English; interactive menus; scene access.
She's Having A Baby [DVD](1988) DVD Those precocious John Hughes teenagers have entered the adult world, with hilarious consequences. Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern are the newlywed couple who find themselves up against the suburban nesting instinct. With Alec Baldwin, Isabel Lorca. 106 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer.
Uncle Buck [DVD](1989) DVD When they leave town for an extended visit, a staid yuppie couple reluctantly taps the family failure, loud and raunchy Uncle Buck, to babysit their under-nurtured brood in the third extra-large hit from director John Hughes and comedy juggernaut John Candy. Amy Madigan, Jean Louisa Kelly, Macaulay Culkin also star. 100 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish; biographies.
Curly Sue [DVD](1991) DVD In this adorable comedy from John Hughes, a cute little girl (Alisan Porter) and her homeless guardian (Jim Belushi) pull off little scams to get money and meals. A career-oriented lawyer (Kelly Lynch) takes them in and soon loses her heart to the endearing pair. 101 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, Portuguese Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish; audio commentary by Porter; theatrical trailer.
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Films Written by John Hughes on DVD: |
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National Lampoon's Class Reunion(1982) VHS Lampoon alumnus John Hughes scripted this slasher film parody set in a 10-year high school reunion where the class jocks, jerks, sweethearts and perverts are all in attendance...and all dropping like flies! Gerrit Graham, Michael Lerner, Shelley Smith, Stephen Furst star, with a cameo by Chuck Berry. 86 min.
Mr. Mom [DVD](1983) DVD What happens when husband Michael Keaton loses his job and wife Teri Garr has to go to work, leaving him with the housework, the neighbors and the kids? Find out in this winning comedy, filled with nutty situations that'll leave you laughing until your toast burns. With Martin Mull, Ann Jillian, Christopher Lloyd. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish.
Nate And Hayes(1983) VHS An old-time swashbuckler, filled with daring fights, colorful characters and dangerous escapes, as a missionary teams up with a soldier of fortune to rescue his fiancee, who's been kidnapped by pirates. Tommy Lee Jones, Michael O'Keefe, Jenny Seagrove star. 100 min.
Pretty In Pink [DVD](1986) DVD Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy are star-crossed high school lovers from opposite sides of the track. Will their romance survive peer pressure in time for the prom? Seriocomedy written by John Hughes co-stars Jon Cryer as Ringwald's best friend; with Annie Potts, Harry Dean Stanton. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround, French mono; Subtitles: English.
Some Kind Of Wonderful [DVD](1987) DVD Engaging teen comedy/drama as only John Hughes can serve it up, concerning a love triangle between a sensitive young outsider (Eric Stoltz), the rich girl he's got a crush on (Lea Thompson), and the tomboy who's carrying a torch for him (Mary Stuart Masterson). 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround, French mono; Subtitles: English.
The Great Outdoors [DVD](1988) DVD When John Candy takes his family up to the woods for a peaceful vacation, he doesn't count on the obnoxious clan of brother-in-law Dan Aykroyd tagging along. Stephanie Faracy, Chris Young and Annette Bening co-star. 91 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish; biographies; theatrical trailer.
Career Opportunities [DVD](1991) DVD John Hughes wrote and produced this comedy about a young man who takes a job as a department store custodian and gets locked in his first night on the job. He soon discovers that the town beauty has been locked in, too, and the two go on a storewide romp before two crooks arrive on the scene. Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly and William Forsythe star. 83 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: French, Spanish; production notes; biographies; theatrical trailer.
Dennis The Menace [DVD](1993) DVD The irascible comic-strip tike who can't stop getting into everyone's hair makes it to the big screen in this slapstick-happy farce from producer John Hughes. While staying with Mr. Wilson (Walter Matthau), Dennis (Mason Gamble) is kidnapped by a sinister thief named Switchblade Sam (Christopher Lloyd). With Lea Thompson, Joan Plowright. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; "making of" documentary; interviews; trivia; DVD-ROM content; theatrical trailer; more.
Baby's Day Out [DVD](1994) DVD In this John Hughes production, an infant named Bink eludes a group of ornery kidnappers while crawling across the city of Chicago and finding adventure and comedy at every turn. Joe Mantegna, Joe Pantoliano, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Delaware's Adam and Jacob Worton star. 99 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; featurette; audio commentary by Hughes; theatrical trailer.
Miracle On 34th Street [DVD](1994) DVD What happens when a department store Santa Claus claims to be the genuine article? Richard Attenborough is the jolly Kris Kringle who teaches those around him a lesson in Christmas spirit in this colorful updating of the beloved Yuletide story. With Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, Mara Wilson. 113 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer, TV spots; scene access.
Flubber [DVD](1997) DVD Robin Williams bounces into the "Absent-Minded Professor" role first played by Fred MacMurray in an energetic and effects-filled remake of the Disney favorite. Williams' creation of a high-energy, gravity-defying goo with a mind of its own could save the college where he and long-suffering fiancee Marcia Gay Harden work, but a crooked businessman will stop at nothing to learn the secret of Flubber for himself. Christopher McDonald, Raymond Barry also star. Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Reach The Rock(1999) VHS Former teen scene specialist John Hughes ("Pretty in Pink") penned this story of rebellious 21-year-old Alessandro Nivola and his relationship with police sergeant William Sadler. After he's thrown into prison for breaking a storefront window, Nivola tries to get the best of the lawman and his deputy. Karen Sillas and Bruce Norris also star. 100 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
Just Visiting [DVD](2001) DVD A remake of the 1993 French hit "Les Visiteurs," this fish-out-of-water farce follows medieval knight Jean Reno and assistant Christian Clavier (who starred in the original) as they're sent to modern-day Chicago by sorcerer Malcolm McDowell. While in the Windy City, the duo have trouble adapting to contemporary life, and when they learn that Christina Applegate, Reno's descendant, is about to be duped by her boyfriend, it's "En garde!" to stop him. With Tara Reid, Matthew Ross and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras. 88 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby 5.1; "making of" featurette; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Maid In Manhattan [DVD](2002) DVD In this sparkling romantic comedy, Jennifer Lopez is a single mother working as a maid in a luxurious New York City hotel. While trying on a guest's expensive coat, she meets and draws the attentions of playboy politician Ralph Fiennes. At the urging of her co-workers and son, Lopez attends a political fundraiser with Fiennes, and the two become romantically involved. But how will he react when he learns Lopez's real identity? With Bob Hoskins, Tyler Posey, Natasha Richardson and Stanley Tucci. 104 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French; theatrical trailers.
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National Lampoon’s Vaction Collection on DVD: |
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The Ultimate Vacation Collection [DVD] DVD What's cheaper than a family trip to Wally World and even more fun? How about this boxed collector's set featuring Chevy Chase starring in all four "Vacation" comedies? Widescreen.
National Lampoon's Vacation (20th Anniversary Special Edition) [DVD](1983) DVD Join Chevy Chase and family on a madcap vacation trek through the U.S. On this trip, everything happens: cars go out of control, beautiful model Christie Brinkley shows up, along with John Candy, and relatives prove weirder than you'd ever think. Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid. 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono, Portuguese Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese; audio commentary by "the Griswolds"; featurettes; theatrical trailers.
National Lampoon's European Vacation [DVD](1989) DVD The Griswold family is off on another hilarious holiday, and while America is safe, the Old World may never recover! Watch as Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and their kids raise havoc from London to Rome on a wacky continental comedy trip. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish; audio commentary by Chase; theatrical trailer.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Letterboxed Version) [DVD](1989) DVD It's hilarious holiday havoc for Chevy Chase and his brood, as the Griswolds' plans for an old-fashioned family Christmas go up in smoke (just like their cat!) when a horde of boorish relatives descend upon their home. Comedic carol of calamities also stars Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Brian Doyle-Murray, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Juliette Lewis. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.
Vegas Vacation (Letterboxed Version) [DVD](1997) DVD It's a sure bet for comical calamity when Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and their offspring pack up the car and head for the neon lights of Las Vegas. Once there, the Griswold kids get mixed up with mobsters and go-go dancers, D'Angelo is wooed by Wayne Newton, and Chevy winds up on stage with Siegfried and Roy. Randy Quaid also stars. 98 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure [DVD](2003) DVD The Griswolds' lovable country cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) takes center stage in this side-splitting sequel. When Eddie is bitten by a laboratory monkey, his lawsuit-fearing former employer decides to send the bumpkin on a South Pacific vacation. After getting stranded with his family on a remote tropical island, Eddie decides to seize the opportunity to prove his worth--with hilarious results. Miriam Flynn, Jake Thomas and Dana Barron star. AKA: "National Lampoon's Cousin Eddie's Christmas Vacation Lost." Soundtrack: English; outtakes; theatrical trailers.
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The “Home Alone” Collection on DVD: |
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Home Alone: Complete Caper Collection [DVD] DVD Includes "Home Alone," "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "Home Alone 3" and "Home Alone: Taking Back the House."
Home Alone [DVD](1990) DVD Wild slapstick comedy and sentiment highlight the adventures of 10-year-old Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) as he tries to protect his house from a pair of ornery burglars after he's been mistakenly left behind by his family, who are on their way to Paris for Christmas vacation. Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara and John Heard star in this smash hit from John Hughes and Chris Columbus. 100 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York [DVD](1992) DVD Macaulay Culkin returns in the role of Kevin McCallister, the irascible youngster who can't stay out of trouble. This time he's alone in Manhattan when family vacation plans go awry again, and before long Culkin is living it up at a posh hotel, matching wits with the snobby staff, and squaring off again against hapless crooks Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci. With Tim Curry, Catherine O'Hara. 120 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer; scene access; biographies.
Home Alone 3 [DVD](1997) DVD A new kid and some new crooks add up to another round of hilarious home-defense hi-jinks, as suburban Chicago youngster Alex D. Linz comes up with some ingenious gimmicks to foil a group of industrial spies who are after a stolen computer chip hidden inside Linz's toy car. Lenny Von Dohlen, Olek Krupa, David Thornton also star. 102 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Home Alone: Taking Back The House [DVD](2002) DVD Home alone...again? Somebody call a social worker! This time around, Kevin (Michael Weinberg) spends Christmas at the mansion of his father's new girlfriend. His plans to reunite his estranged parents are interrupted by the return of bumbling burglar Marv (French Stewart), who is now joined by a goofy female partner. With new high-tech tricks up his sleeve, Kevin faces off against the crazy crooks. With Jason Beghe, Joanna Going, Missi Pyle. AKA: "Home Alone 4." 85 min. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailers.
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The “Beethoven” Collection on DVD & VHS: |
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Beethoven [DVD](1992) DVD He's a loveable, huggable, somewhat klutzy St. Bernard that everyone in the family loves...except daddy Charles Grodin, who keeps fighting a losing battle to get rid of the monstrous pooch. Will Beethoven be able to win him over by saving the family and stopping the scheme of a nasty veterinarian? Dean Jones and Bonnie Hunt co-star. 87 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English, Spanish, French; Subtitles: Spanish.
Beethoven's 2nd(1993) VHS Everyone's favorite trouble-prone St. Bernard is back, and this time he's bringing the family with him! The doggone delightful follow-up to the hit comedy finds Beethoven in love and playing proud papa to a litter of puppies, much to the consternation of Charles Grodin and the delight of his kids. With Bonnie Hunt, Debi Mazar, Chris Penn. 89 min.
Beethoven's 3rd [DVD](2000) DVD Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney and their children find their peaceful vacation plans turned upside-down when the slobbering Saint Bernard named Beethoven enters their lives. The pooch keeps getting into trouble, but he sure comes in handy when some nasty crooks try to dupe Reinhold and his family. Frank Gorshin and Michaela Gallo also star. 99 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround; production notes; biographies; theatrical trailer.
Beethoven's 4th [DVD](2001) DVD Beethoven rolls over once again, this time switching places with a pampered look-alike pooch from a wealthy family. Thanks to his irascible antics, Beethoven forces his "owners" to pay more attention to their neglected daughter, but there's trouble when dognappers target the rich home and get the unpredictable Beethoven instead. Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney and Dr. Joyce Brothers star. 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround; production notes; biographies.
Beethoven's 5th [DVD](2003) DVD That lovable canine Beethoven finds a $20 bill that turns out to come from a treasure buried during the 1920s. Soon, a number of greedy people want to befriend Beethoven in hopes he'll lead them to the hidden fortune, but there's a surprise that comes with the money--something that's hiding in the woods. John Larroquette, Faith Ford, Kathy Griffin, Dave Thomas, and Daveigh Chase star. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; interviews; outtakes; more.
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