The best John G. Avildsen’s movies

John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen

21/12/1935- 16/06/2017
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American Satan

American Satan
5.6/10
A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams.

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 06/10/2014
  • Character: Himself
A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.

The Real Miyagi

The Real Miyagi
7.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 20/02/2015
  • Character: Himself
The life of Fumio Demura, the greatest karate master of a generation.

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
7.2/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 09/06/2020
  • Character: Himself
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.

Frank Serpico

Frank Serpico
6.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/11/2017
  • Character: Himself (archive footage)
In 1972, officer Frank Serpico exposes the corruption which poisons the roots of the NYPD and becomes famous in 1973 when director Sidney Lumet tells his story in the classic film “Serpico,” starring Al Pacino.

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
7.6/10
An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.

Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon

Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
7.2/10
Documentary on Jack Lemmon featuring interviews with those who knew him and worked with him.

The Troma System

The Troma System
6.6/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 01/01/1993
  • Character: Himself
A 30 minute infomercial that originally aired on Comedy Central in 1993. The idea was that by purchasing Troma Inc. movie products you could better yourself as a person.

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