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“The Fugitive” is a 1993 action thriller film directed by Andrew Davis and stars Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. The film is based on the 1960s television series of the same name created by Roy Huggins.

The film centers on Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford), a renowned vascular surgeon in Chicago, who comes home one night to find his wife Helen brutally murdered. The assailant, a one-armed man, manages to escape, leaving Kimble as the prime suspect. Despite his protests about the one-armed man, Kimble is arrested, tried, and convicted for his wife’s murder.

While being transported to death row, the prison bus carrying Kimble crashes, giving him the opportunity to escape. Now on the run, he must evade capture by law enforcement while attempting to find the real killer to clear his name.

The relentless U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) is assigned to the case. Despite Kimble’s attempts to stay one step ahead, Gerard proves to be an intelligent and dogged pursuer. The film generates tension and excitement as Kimble navigates the streets of Chicago, piecing together clues that might lead him to his wife’s killer.

The film climaxes as Kimble uncovers a conspiracy related to his wife’s murder that involves a major pharmaceutical company that Kimble’s hospital was about to endorse for a new drug. This revelation leads to a final confrontation with the one-armed man, the authorities, and those responsible for his wife’s death.

“The Fugitive” is known for its tense action sequences, solid performances, especially by Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, and its compelling narrative. Jones won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard.

First Cow (2019) is an American drama film set in the 1820s in the Oregon Territory. The story revolves around two men, Otis “Cookie” Figowitz, a skilled cook, and King-Lu, a Chinese immigrant. Both men are seeking their fortune in the untamed wilderness of the Pacific Northwest.

When they come across the territory’s first and only dairy cow, owned by a wealthy landowner, they devise a plan to steal its milk under the cover of night. Using the stolen milk, Cookie makes delicious “oily cakes,” which they sell at the local market, quickly gaining popularity and success. However, their secret operation becomes increasingly risky as their business thrives and draws more attention.

The film explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream while providing a glimpse into the lives of early settlers in the Pacific Northwest. The slow-paced, atmospheric storytelling is complemented by stunning cinematography and a focus on the simplicity and beauty of nature.

The Last Detail (1973) is an American comedy-drama film directed by Hal Ashby and based on the novel of the same name by Darryl Ponicsan. Starring Jack Nicholson, Otis Young, and Randy Quaid, the film tells the story of two U.S. Navy petty officers, Buddusky (Nicholson) and Mulhall (Young), who are assigned to escort a young sailor named Meadows (Quaid) to a naval prison.

Meadows has been sentenced to eight years of incarceration for a minor offense—stealing $40 from a charity box. As the trio embarks on their journey from Virginia to the naval prison in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Buddusky and Mulhall take it upon themselves to show Meadows a good time before his imprisonment. They introduce him to various experiences, such as drinking, fighting, and visiting a brothel, all in an effort to give the naive and inexperienced sailor a taste of real life.

Throughout the journey, the three men form a strong bond and develop genuine affection for one another. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the harsh realities of military life. The Last Detail is notable for its strong performances, particularly by Jack Nicholson, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his role as Buddusky. The film is a mix of humor and pathos, offering an insightful look at the human side of those serving in the military.