A Whale for the Killing
Movie / 1981-02-01 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Basil Poledouris
A conservationst, stranded with his family at a Newfoundland coastal resort, flies in the face of custom and fights an entire community to prevent a trapped whale's slaughter with only the support of his wife and one of the locals.
The Howling
Movie / 1981-01-21 / United States / Releases: 2 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Pino Donaggio
After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem.
Tarabas
Movie / 1981-01-01 / Austria / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 0
Composer tba
On the eve of WWI, Russian landowner’s son Nicholas Tarabas, a Catholic sympathizer turned assassin exiled to America, returns as a ruthless soldier dubbed “the Terrible.” Yet when anti-Jewish violence erupts, his conscience awakens for the first time.
Altered States
Movie / 1980-12-25 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by John Corigliano
A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of consciousness and finds that memory, time, and perhaps reality itself are states of mind.
The Formula
Movie / 1980-12-19 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Bill Conti
While investigating the death of a friend and fellow cop, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine stumbles across evidence that Nazis created a synthetic alternative to gasoline during World War II. This revelation has the potential to end the established global oil industry, making the formula a very valuable and dangerous piece of information. Eventually, Caine must contend with oil tycoon Adam Steiffel, who clearly has his own agenda regarding the formula.
Borderline
Movie / 1980-12-19 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Gil Mellé
Jeb Maynard is a patrolman guarding the U.S.-Mexican border, whose partner and buddy Scooter has just been murdered. Maynard knows that a smuggler of illegal aliens is responsible for Scooter's death, but the feds insist that drug dealers committed the crime.
Nine to Five
Movie / 1980-12-18 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Charles Fox
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.
The Dogs of War
Movie / 1980-12-17 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Geoffrey Burgon
Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues.
Je vous aime
Movie / 1980-12-17 / France / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Serge Gainsbourg
Alice invites all four men she has loved in her life for the dinner of New Year's Eve at the same time and unites them all in her house. In sentimental flashbacks they recall the former times. At 35, Alice is a career woman who doesn't think she has time for a lasting relationship. Thus, her love life has been, and probably always will be, a series of trysts and one-night stands.
Popeye
Movie / 1980-12-12 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Harry Nilsson
Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and winds up rooming at the Oyl household, where he meets Olive. Before he can win her heart, he must first contend with Olive's fiancé, Bluto.
Superman II
Movie / 1980-12-12 / United States / Releases: 2 / Recordings: 1
Composed by John Williams, Ken Thorne
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb
Movie / 1980-11-23 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Maurice Jarre
The story of Col. Paul Tibbets and his crew who flew the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, bringing World War II to a close.
The Idolmaker
Movie / 1980-11-14 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 0
Composer tba
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
The Day Time Ended
Movie / 1980-11-01 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Richard Band
Deep in the desert, a rural American family is forced to endure a night of inter-dimensional, extra terrestrial terror when a UFO appears over their home.
Fade to Black
Movie / 1980-10-14 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Craig Safan
A shy, lonely film buff embarks on a killing spree against those who browbeat and betray him, all the while stalking his idol, a Marilyn Monroe lookalike.
Cries in the Night
Movie / 1980-10-03 / Canada / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Jerry Fielding
A young woman arrives at her grandmother's house, which used to be a funeral home, to help her turn the place into a bed-and-breakfast inn. After they open, however, guests begin disappearing or turning up dead.
Somewhere in Time
Movie / 1980-10-02 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by John Barry
Young writer Richard Collier is met on the opening night of his first play by an old lady who begs him to "Come back to me". Mystified, he tries to find out about her, and learns that she is a famous stage actress from the early twentieth century. Becoming more and more obsessed with her, by self-hypnosis he manages to travel back in time—where he meets her.
Gloria
Movie / 1980-10-01 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Bill Conti
When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.
Resurrection
Movie / 1980-09-26 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Maurice Jarre
The story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal other people. She becomes an unwitting celebrity, the hope of those in desperate need of healing, and a lightning rod for religious beliefs and skeptics.
Resurrection
Movie / 1980-09-26 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Maurice Jarre
The story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal other people. She becomes an unwitting celebrity, the hope of those in desperate need of healing, and a lightning rod for religious beliefs and skeptics.
Shōgun (1x05)
Episode / 1980-09-19 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Maurice Jarre
Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.
Shōgun (1x04)
Episode / 1980-09-18 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Maurice Jarre
Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.
Shōgun (1x03)
Episode / 1980-09-17 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Maurice Jarre
Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.
Shōgun (1x02)
Episode / 1980-09-16 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Maurice Jarre
After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.
Shōgun (1x01)
Episode / 1980-09-15 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by Maurice Jarre
Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.