Separated from his wife and embittered by lack of promotion, Harrington Brande is posted to a small port in Spain. With him goes his young son Nicholas, a shy boy forced to lead a quiet life by his domineering father. At their new home they meet their gardener, José, who strikes up a friendship with the boy. As Nicholas's father realizes this, out of jealousy, he bans them from speaking. Things go from bad to worse when Nicholas's watch is stolen...

In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking viewers back to where it all began, the film tells the true story of how these cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's...

Here's our 30th Anniversary edition of select monologues for men for a range of ages from 12 to over 70. The age of the character is indicated in each monologue, but you will find that many may be done by actors of different ages. Some are comic, some dramatic. Some are rather short, some rather long.

Back of container: "Jackie plays a young law student in The Streets of New York, also known as The Abe Lincoln of Ninth Avenue. Running a news stand to make ends meet, he faces numerous obstacles and temptations, but through it all, he considers the actions of his hero, Abraham Lincoln, for guidance. Jackie brings a famous literary character to life in the dramatic Peck's Bad Boy. Young Bill Peck, who adores his father and tries to be good, keeps...

Based on the inspirational true story of one mother's unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith's adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John's recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. A reminder that faith and love can create a mountain...

A cleaning lady and her friends make a killing on the stock market from tips found while emptying the trash.

The rumor circling the halls is that Beecham House (the home for retired musicians) is soon to play host to a new resident. Word is, it's a star. Reginald, Wilfred and Cecily are in for a special shock when the new arrival turns out to be none other than their former singing partner, Jean. Her subsequent career as a star soloist, and the ego that accompanied it, split up their long friendship and ended her marriage to Reggie, who takes the news of...

Hundreds of years after our civilization was destroyed, a new world has emerged. A mysterious young woman named Hester Shaw leads a band of outcasts in the fight to stop London -- now a giant predator city on wheels -- from devouring everything in its path.

Reverend Gabriel Hunter is shocked when he returns home to Middletown to find the townspeople involved in cockfighting, brawling, gambling and all manner of vice. Determined to save their souls, Gabriel comes down hard on the villagers, scolding them from the pulpit and demanding that they change their sinful wyas. He must face the unexpected resentful rebellion he faces from his own brother Jim. Gabriel's religious zeal grows ever more extreme.

Captures the legendary tale of William Tell's struggle for freedom. Fourteenth century Europe is the majestic backdrop as William Tell and his son Matthew are imprisoned by the tyrannical governor of Austria, Gessler. Gessler plans to stop the Swiss uprising against him by capturing Tell, the leader of the resistance. Tell's struggle for freedom and revenge leads him to dashing battles, amazing escapes, heroic rescues, and finally, a climactic confrontation...