Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

August 2, 1914 · 112 years old

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Beatrice Whitney Straight (August 2, 1914 – April 7, 2001) was an American theatre, film, and television actress. Hers remains the shortest acting performance in a film to win an Oscar. In her winning role in the 1976 film Network, she was on screen for five mi…

Known For

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Poltergeist

Poltergeist

1982 · 1h 54m · Movie

A family's home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a doorway to the "other side." With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.

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Network

Network

1976 · 2h 1m · Movie

A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about mass media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.

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The Nun's Story

The Nun's Story

1959 · 2h 29m · Movie

After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.

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Endless Love

Endless Love

1981 · 1h 56m · Movie

Parental disapproval of a passionate romance between teenagers Jade Butterfield and David Axelrod leads to arguments, circumstance, insanity and tragedy.

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Deceived

Deceived

1991 · 1h 44m · Movie

A man is murdered when checking authenticity of ancient Egyptian jewelry at a museum. Adrienne finds out after the death of her husband, that he was using a fake name. Are the 2 deaths linked?

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Power

Power

1986 · 1h 51m · Movie

After a close friend drops out of politics, a political consultant helping to find a replacement finds a web of corruption and deceit as well.

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Bloodline

Bloodline

1979 · 1h 56m · Movie

When her father is murdered, a pharmaceutical heiress becomes the next target of an unknown killer amid the international jet set.

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