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Thomas Burstyn

Born January 1, 1954 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada (age 72)

Thomas Burstyn, sometimes credited as Tom Burstyn, is a Canadian cinematographer and documentary filmmaker. He is most noted for his work on the 1995 film Magic in the Water, for which he won the Genie Award for Best Cinematography at the 16th Genie Awards.

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DescendantsDescendants · 2015
Descendants
★ 7.22015
MovieFamilyAdventure
A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains: Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evie) and Jafar (Jay).
Crying FreemanCrying Freeman · 1995
Crying Freeman
★ 6.41995
MovieActionCrime
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
Toy SoldiersToy Soldiers · 1991
Toy Soldiers
★ 6.51991
MovieActionAdventure
After federal agents arrest a drug czar and put him on trial, the cartel leader's vicious son storms a prep school and takes its students hostage. They rebel against the armed intruders and try to take back their academy by any means necessary.
Girl vs. MonsterGirl vs. Monster · 2012
Girl vs. Monster
★ 6.32012
MovieFamilyComedy
Skylar finds out that her parents are monster hunters after she accidentally releases some monsters from a secret containment chamber; so she and her techno friends must recapture all the monsters and also save her mom and dad from these monsters who are out for revenge.
Avalon HighAvalon High · 2011
Avalon High
★ 6.22011
MovieFantasyFamily
Elaine "Ellie" Harrison has just moved from Minnesota to Annapolis, Maryland while her parents take a year-long sabbatical to continue their medieval studies in nearby Washington D.C. Her new high school, Avalon High, seems like a typical high school with the stereotypical students: Lance the jock, Jennifer the cheerleader, Marco, the bad boy/desperado, and Will, the senior class president, quarterback, and all around good guy. But not everyone at Avalon High is who they appear to be, not even Ellie herself. Eventually, it becomes apparent that Avalon High is a situation where the ancient Arthurian legend is repeating itself.
When Trumpets FadeWhen Trumpets Fade · 1998
When Trumpets Fade
★ 6.61998
MovieDramaWar
In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.
A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood StoryA Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story · 1992
A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story
★ 7.31992
MovieDramaTV Movie
A teenage mother is forced to give up her baby for adoption and, 19 years later, when she tries to contact her son, she learns that he died, under questionable circumstances when he was three years old.
City of IndustryCity of Industry · 1997
City of Industry
★ 5.51997
MovieThrillerCrime
A retired thief swears revenge on the lunatic who murdered his brother and partner, while going on the run with the loot they stole.

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