Damn Good Movie Memories

Episode 417 - Nancy Drew...Detective (1938)

The first of four films in the Nancy Drew series starring Bonita Granville as the young sleuth on the hunt for a missing wealthy woman who recently left a sizable donation to Nancy's high school.  Based on the 1933 Nancy Drew novel The Password to Larkspur Lane.

Episode 416 - Death Wish II (1982)

Eight years after his vengeance spree on criminals in New York City, Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) now lives in Los Angeles and reignites his vigilante nature.  Co-starring Jill Ireland and Vincent Gardenia. 

Episode 415 - The Mayor of Hell (1933)

James Cagney stars as a racketeer who takes over as the commissioner of a boys reform school in this pre-code drama.  Co-starring Madge Evans and Arthur Byron.

Episode 414 - The Client (1994)

Based on the John Grisham novel about a young boy (Brad Renfro) who hires a lawyer (Susan Sarandon) after he witnesses the suicide of a mob lawyer.  Co-starring Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker and Anthony LaPaglia.  Directed by Joel Schumacher.

Episode 413 - Who Was That Lady? (1960)

A college professor (Tony Curtis) caught kissing one of his students by his wife (Janet Leigh) makes up an elaborate story trying to cover his tracks, causing unforeseen consequences.  Co-starring Dean Martin and James Whitmore.

Episode 412 - Bulletproof (1996)

An undercover detective (Damon Wayans) must protect a small-time thief (Adam Sandler) who is going to testify against a drug kingpin (James Caan). 

Episode 411 - Madigan (1968)

A neo-noir following police detective Dan Madigan (Richard Widmark) who is on the hunt for a criminal who escaped custody on a routine pickup.  Co-starring Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens, Harry Guardino, James Whitmore and Susan Clark.  Directed by Don Siegel.

Episode 410 - Big Daddy (1999)

An unmotivated slacker (Adam Sandler) has his life upended when a 5-year old boy is dropped off at his apartment.  Co-starring Joey Lauren Adams, Rob Schneider, Jon Stewart, Steve Buscemi, Kristy Swanson, Leslie Mann and Dylan & Cole Sprouse.

Episode 409 - The Little Giant (1933)

A bootlegger (Edward G. Robinson) decides to go legit after prohibition ends and moves from Chicago to California to mix with high society.  Co-starring Mary Astor.

Episode 408 - Absence of Malice (1981)

An eager newspaper reporter (Sally Field) follows a false planted lead, unbeknownst to her, accusing the son of a racketeer (Paul Newman) of murder.  Co-starring Melinda Dillon.  Directed by Sydney Pollack.