Movies by Release Date: 1997 − Letter A

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Absolute Power (1997)

R 121 min - Crime, Drama, Thriller - 14 February 1997
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A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder in which the President of The United States is involved occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run yet may hold evidence that could convict the President. A political thriller from and starring Clint Eastwood and based on a novel by David Baldacci.

Director:  Clint Eastwood

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A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder in which the President of The United States is involved occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run yet may hold evidence that could convict the President. A political thriller from and starring Clint Eastwood and based on a novel by David Baldacci.


Collections: Clint Eastwood

Tagline: Corrupts Absolutely.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English, Spanish
Release Date:  14 February 1997

Box Office

Budget:  $50,000,000
Revenue:  $50,068,310

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Columbia Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, Malpaso Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 01 min
Poster for the movie "Air Force One"

Air Force One (1997)

R 124 min - Action, Thriller - 23 July 1997
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Russian terrorists conspire to hijack the aircraft with the president and his family on board. The commander in chief finds himself facing an impossible predicament: give in to the terrorists and sacrifice his family, or risk everything to uphold his principles - and the integrity of the nation.

Director:  Wolfgang Petersen

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Russian terrorists conspire to hijack the aircraft with the president and his family on board. The commander in chief finds himself facing an impossible predicament: give in to the terrorists and sacrifice his family, or risk everything to uphold his principles - and the integrity of the nation.


Collections: Wolfgang Petersen

Tagline: The fate of a nation rests on the courage of one man.

Genres: Action, Thriller

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Country:   Germany,   United States of America
Language:  English, Russian
Release Date:  23 July 1997

Box Office

Budget:  $85,000,000
Revenue:  $315,156,409

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Columbia Pictures Corporation, Beacon Communications, Radiant Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 04 min
Poster for the movie "Alien: Resurrection"

Alien: Resurrection (1997)

R 109 min - Science Fiction, Horror, Action - 12 November 1997
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Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.

Director:  Jean-Pierre Jeunet

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Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.


Collections: Alien, Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Tagline: It's already too late.

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  12 November 1997

Box Office

Budget:  $70,000,000
Revenue:  $162,000,000

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Brandywine Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 49 min
Poster for the movie "As Good as It Gets"

As Good as It Gets (1997)

PG-13 139 min - Comedy, Romance - 19 December 1997
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New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

Director:  James L. Brooks

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New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.


Collections: James L. Brooks

Tagline: A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.

Genres: Comedy, Romance

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  19 December 1997

Box Office

Budget:  $50,000,000
Revenue:  $314,178,011

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Gracie Films, TriStar Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 19 min
Poster for the movie "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

PG-13 94 min - Science Fiction, Comedy, Crime - 2 May 1997
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As a swingin' fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy, baby! But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy sidekick Vanessa Kensington, he just might.

Director:  Jay Roach

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As a swingin' fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy, baby! But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy sidekick Vanessa Kensington, he just might.


Collections: Jay Roach

Tagline: If he were any cooler, he'd still be frozen, baby!

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Country:   Germany,   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  2 May 1997

Box Office

Budget:  $16,500,000
Revenue:  $67,683,989

Company Credits

Production Companies:  New Line Cinema, Capella International, Eric's Boy

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 34 min