Virginia Capers

Virginia Capers

September 22, 1925 · 101 years old

Eliza "Virginia" Capers (September 22, 1925 – May 6, 2004) was an American actress. She won the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical in 1974 for her performance as Lena Younger in Raisin, a musical version of Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun. From Wikipedia, the free encyclope…

Known For

7 titles
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986 · 1h 43m · Movie

A brash, cocky high school senior, tired of skipping school to spend a boring day at home, is determined to enjoy an epic day roaring around his favorite Chicago sites, enlisting his best friend and girlfriend to join him on the a...

7.8
2
Beethoven's 2nd

Beethoven's 2nd

1993 · 1h 29m · Movie

Beethoven, the St. Bernard dog, becomes a father, but his girlfriend Missy is dognapped, and his puppies are in danger of the same fate.

5.0
3
The Toy

The Toy

1982 · 1h 42m · Movie

An underemployed reporter finds himself literally purchased as a toy for a rich spoiled brat.

5.8
4
Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

1972 · 2h 24m · Movie

The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday.

7.0
5
The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars

1979 · 1h 40m · Movie

A new preacher in town joins forces with an unlikely group of crimefighters: six dedicated church ladies who are ready, but not necessarily equipped--to help.

6.7
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Five on the Black Hand Side

Five on the Black Hand Side

1973 · 1h 36m · Movie

In contrast to most of the violence-laden "blaxploitation" films of the period, this low-budget effort eschews exploitation for humanity and domestic drama. Leonard Jackson plays a barber who is also the domineering head of a midd...

6.4
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The Lost Man

The Lost Man

1969 · 2h 2m · Movie

A gang of black militants plots to rob a factory to finance their "revolutionary struggle."

6.0