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Barkin, Ellen 1954-
Overview
| Works: | 176
works in
459
publications in
11
languages and
18,147
library holdings
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| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Other |
| Classifications: | pn1997,
791.4372 |
Most widely held works about
Ellen Barkin
more  fewer 
Most widely held works by
Ellen Barkin
Ocean's thirteen(
visu
)
11
editions published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
1,593
libraries
worldwide
When one of their own, Reuben Tishkoff, partners and builds a casino and hotel with known casino owner Willy Bank in Las Vegas, the last thing he ever wanted was to get cut out of the deal by the loathsome Bank. Bank even goes so far as to find amusement in Tishkoff's misfortune when the double crossing lands Reuben in the hospital because of a heart attack. However, Danny and his crew won't stand for Bank and what he's done to a friend. Uniting with their old enemy Benedict, who himself has a vendetta against Bank, the crew is out to pull off a major plan. One that will unfold on the night Bank's newest hot spot opens up, when the crew is out to bankrupt one of the city's most despised businessmen. But this is not about the money, this time it is for revenge.
Letters to Juliet(
visu
)
4
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
1,472
libraries
worldwide
"In Verona, Italy - the beautiful city where Romeo first met Juliet - there is a place where the heartbroken leave notes asking Juliet for her help. It's there that aspiring writer Sophie finds a 50-year-old letter that will change her life forever. As she sets off on a romantic journey of the heart with the letter's author, Claire, now a grandmother, and her handsome grandson, all three will discover that sometimes the greatest love story ever told is your own"--Container.
Brooklyn's finest(
visu
)
4
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
978
libraries
worldwide
After having endured extremely different career paths, the lives of three disheartened Brooklyn police officers will collide with destiny when they all wind up at the same fatal crime scene.
Diner(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
1996
and
2000
in
English
and held by
896
libraries
worldwide
Set in 1959, a band of long-time buddies since high school gather at a local diner to share their escapades and make sense of their lives. As one by one they drift off to join the mainstream of life they still cling to their shared boyhood dreams.
Down by law(
visu
)
13
editions published
between
1986
and
2008
in
English
and held by
735
libraries
worldwide
A comedy feature about two lowlifes, a small time pimp and an unemployed disc jockey, framed for crimes they didn't commit, who escape from jail with an eccentric Italian tourist. Set in New Orleans and the swamps of Louisiana.
Tender mercies(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1982
and
2009
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
692
libraries
worldwide
Mac Sledge is a down-and-out country singer battling alcohol and depression. His ex-wife, Dixie, will not allow him to see their eighteen year old daughter Sue Ann, and Dixie is now making popular the songs that Mac had written and sung. Mac's new family will not let his heartbreaks bring him down again. Together they are determined to find success and happiness.
Someone like you(
visu
)
3
editions published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
675
libraries
worldwide
Romantic comedy about a talk show talent scout whose shaky love life drives her to study the curious mating habits of the male animal.
Drop dead gorgeous(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1999
and
2004
in
English and German
and held by
600
libraries
worldwide
The Sarah Rose Princess America Pageant is a beauty contest to die for. And that's exactly what the contestants in Mount Rose, Minnesota are doing. Ever since the vivacious but vicious former beauty queen, Gladys, has been pushing her charm-challenged daughter, Rebecca, to win at all costs, the competition has been dropping like flies.
Sea of love(
visu
)
18
editions published
between
1989
and
2008
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
550
libraries
worldwide
A veteran New York City police detective, while working to track down a bizarre serial killer, enters into a passionate affair with a beautiful suspect despite hard evidence linking her to the murders.
The Big Easy(
visu
)
21
editions published
between
1986
and
2007
in
3
languages
and held by
503
libraries
worldwide
A criminal's murder triggers a bloody drug war in the New Orleans underworld, bringing together an unlikely alliance between a smooth-talking detective and a no-nonsense assistant district attorney.
The Princess who had never laughed(
visu
)
12
editions published
between
1984
and
2004
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
475
libraries
worldwide
An over-serious king, whose daughter has grown up without humor, orders a contest be held to try and make her laugh.
The big easy(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
1998
in
English
and held by
439
libraries
worldwide
A criminal's murder triggers a bloody gangland drug war. A saucy blend of New Orleans nightlife, romance and suspense.
Into the west(
visu
)
17
editions published
between
1992
and
2011
in
English and German
and held by
408
libraries
worldwide
When a rich breeder tries to take a magical horse away from two city kids, their only hope is to escape and become the coolest outlaws ever toride into the west.
This boy's life a true story(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2003
and
2010
in
English
and held by
386
libraries
worldwide
Caroline just wants to settle down in one place, find a decent guy, and provide a better home for her handful of a son, Toby. When she moves to Seattle and meets Dwight, she thinks she's got it made. Toby, however, feels differently after spending time with Dwight while away from Caroline. Dwight seems to want to mold Toby into a better person, but to do so he emotionally, verbally, and physically abuses the kid. The marriage proceeds, and soon Caroline, too, recognizes Dwight's need to dominate everyone around him.
Palindromes(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
2004
and
2006
in
English and German
and held by
386
libraries
worldwide
The story of a 13-year-old girl who wants to be a mother, as told through different actors playing the same character and her journey in a variety of ways.
Happy tears(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
385
libraries
worldwide
Jayne and Laura are about to take on the first man they just might not be able to handle; their father Joe. Dutiful daughters returning to the house they grew up in, Jayne and Laura are forced to take a closer look at their own not-so-perfect lives. Laura suspects that Joe needs full-time care, but Jayne refuses to believe that their father's condition is serious. Joe still signs and plays the blues on his prized guitar, and the lively widower even has a new 'ladyfriend.'
Faerie tale theatre(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
372
libraries
worldwide
This award-winning series brings to life 26 of the most magical classic fairy tales of all time, now digitally remastered.
The fan(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1996
and
2004
in
English
and held by
370
libraries
worldwide
A rabid San Francisco Giants fan targets a $40 million player and a game becomes a matter of life and death.
The adventures of Buckaroo Banzai(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
1985
and
2001
in
English
and held by
369
libraries
worldwide
Buckaroo Banzai's latest experiments have opened the door to the 8th dimension--and have unwittingly begun an interstellar battle for the world.
This boy's life a true story(
visu
)
15
editions published
between
1993
and
2006
in
4
languages
and held by
342
libraries
worldwide
Rebellious teen Toby is pitted against his overbearing, tyrannical stepfather in this slice-of-life drama set in the 1950's Pacific Northwest.
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Alternative Names
Barkin, Ellen Rona 1954-
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