Dr. David D. Van Fleet, Arizona State University West, developed this site to aid students and others in identifying "Hollywood" films that would enable them to gain a richer appreciation of selected topics in the field of management. These films usually can be obtained from a library or video store. This site also contains links to servers maintained by other organizations. While efforts were made to assure that these links are accurate and current, there is no guarantee of the accuracy or source of information found on any of these servers or the content of any file you may download from any of these sites.

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THE FILMS

• Aliens (1986; 137 minutes, produced by 20th Century Fox/Brandywine). This film shows emergent leadership as well as effective leadership by a female. Aliens

• Apollo 13 (1995, 140 minutes, produced by Imagine Entertainment/Universal Pictures [a.k.a. MCA/Universal Pictures]). This film illustrates crisis management and creativity. Appolo 13

• Battle of the Sexes (1959, produced by British Lion Film Corp./Bryanston Pictures). This film is as much about old versus new business methods as it is about the title. Battle of the Sexes

• Batteries Not Included (1987, 90 minutes, produced by Universal Pictures [a.k.a. MCA/Universal Pictures]). A comedy that brings in lots of diversity elements, including aliens from another planet. Batteries Not Included

• Beverly Hills Cop (1984, 105 minutes, produced by Paramount Pictures). This film illustrates diversity-related conflict through the experiences of a black, Eastern cop in California. Beverly Hills Cop

• Boiler Room (1999, 120 minutes, produced by New Line Cinema). This film offers a glimpse into the world of "pump and dump" brokerage fraud and the ethical conflicts inherent therein. Boiler Room

• Bound for Glory (1976, 147 minutes, produced by United Artists). Labor problems during the Great Depression as seen through the life of Woody Guthrie. Bound for Glory

• Brazil (1985, 131 minutes, produced by Embassy International Pictures). Bureaucracy runs amok in the future in this film. Brazil

• Broadcast News (1987, 132 minutes, produced by 20th Century Fox). This film shows how people use high-pressure jobs as a way of avoiding time alone. Broadcast News

• Death of a Salesman (1951, 155 minutes, produced by Columbia Pictures). This film, based on Arthur Miller's 1949 play about Willy Loman, an emotionally bankrupt salesman. Death of a Salesman

• Disclosure (1994, 155 minutes, produced by Warner Brothers). This film shows the terror of sexual harassment from the unique perspective of a male. Disclosure

• The Efficiency Expert (a.k.a. Spotswood, 1991, 96 minutes, Australia) This film causes one to think through human issues in downsizing. The Efficiency Expert

• Executive Suite (1954, 104 minutes, produced by MGM [Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer] [a.k.a. MGM-UA]). This film shows the internal organizational politics, power struggle, and conflicting demands faced by executives. Executive Suite

• The Firm (1993, 155 minutes, produced by Paramount Pictures). This film shows how situational pressures can affect business ethics. The Firm

• Glengarry Glen Ross (1993, 100 minutes, produced by Rank). This film shows the dysfunctional aspects of win-lose competition in organizations. Glengarry Glen Ross

• The Grapes of Wrath (1940, 129 minutes, produced by 20th Century Fox). The story of the Okies in the Great Depression. The Grapes of Wrath

• Gung Ho (1986, 112 minutes, produced by Paramount Pictures). This comedy illustrates the nature of diversity-related conflict in an automobile assembly plant. Gung Ho (1986)

• Gung Ho (1943, 88 minutes, produced by Universal Pictures [a.k.a. MCA/Universal Pictures]) This film based on the experiences of Evans Carlson and the Marine Raiders demonstrates that military leadership need not be autocratic. Gung Ho (1943)

• Henry V (1944, 136 minutes, produced by Two Cities Films distributed by United Artistis) This film is about the young English King overcoming ridicule and miraculous adds to defeat the Frennch at Agincourt. Henry V (1944)
  See also the British Broadcasting version Henry V (1989).

• Hoosiers (1987, 114 minutes, produced by Hemdale Film Corporation). This film is useful to illustrate the concept of group cohesiveness as portrayed in the sport of basketball. Hoosiers

• How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967, 121 minutes, produced by Mirisch Company). This is a musical farce about getting ahead in the business world. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

• The Hudsucker Proxy(1994, 110 minutes, produced by Silver Pictures/Working Title Films). This is a satire on business finance and control. The Hudsucker Proxy

• Ikiru [also known as Doomed, Living, and To Live] (1952, 143 minutes, produced by Toho). This Japanese film is about a bureaucrat dying of cancer who searches for meaning in his life. Ikiru

• Life at the Top (1965, 117 minutes, produced by Romulus Productions/Royal Films International). This film follows up Room at the Top as a story of people in business.
  See also Man at the Top. Life at the Top

• Man at the Top (1973, 92 minutes). Continuing story of family, friends, and relatives involved in business conflicts. See also Room at the Top and Life at the Top. Man at the Top

• The Man Who Would Be King (1975. 129 minutes, produced by Columbia Pictures). Two engaging soldiers of fortune ply their less than respectable trade in 19th century India. The Man Who Would Be King

• Matewan (1987. 132 minutes, produced by Cinecom Pictures). A labor union organizer in mining community dominated by a mining company. Matewan

• Mills of the Gods (1935, 66 minutes, produced by Columbia Pictures). This film presents an early screen interpretation of business. Mills of the Gods

• Modern Times (1936, 89 minutes, produced by United Artists). This film shows the de-humanizing impact of overspecialization. Modern Times

• The Molly Maguires (1970, 124 minutes, produced by Paramount Pictures). This is about a secret society of Irish mineworkers. The Molly Maguires

• Nelken in Aspik (1976, produced by DEFA). This East German film is a comedy about business. Nelken In Aspik

• Nine-to-Five [9 to 5] (1980, 111 minutes, produced by 20th Century Fox). This film can be used to illustrate the causes and consequences of diversity-related conflict. 9 to 5

• Norma Rae (1979, 117 minutes, produced by 20th Century Fox). The true life story of a poor female textile worker who helps unionize a southern mill. Norma Rae

• Office Space (1999, 117 minutes, distributed by 20th Century Fox). A comedy about dealing with the stress of managers and management. Office Space

• The Paper (1994, 112 minutes, produced by Imagine Entertainment/Universal Pictures [a.k.a. MCA/Universal Pictures]). This film shows how work pressures can distort individual views of reality. The Paper

• Pirates of Silicone Valley (1999, 95 minutes, produced by USA Films). This film details the early battle for computer supremacy between Steve Jobs' Apple and Bill Gates' Microsoft. Pirates of Silicone Valley

• The Player (1992, 125 minutes, produced by Guild/Avenue Pictures/Spelling Entertainment). This film shows a view of the operations of one industry (the film industry). The Player

• Pretty Woman (1990, 119 minutes, produced by Silver Screen Partners IV/Touchstone Pictures). This film can be used to illustrate corporate takeovers. Pretty Woman

• Rising Sun(1993, 125 minutes, produced by 20th Century Fox). This film can suggest the nature and causes of diversity-related conflict. Rising Sun

• Roger & Me (1989, 83 minutes, produced by Dog Eat Dog Films/Warner Brothers). This is a documentary about the closing of a GM plant that resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Roger & Me

• Room at the Top(1959, 115 minutes, produced by Remus). Story of a family involved in business; getting ahead by marrying the boss's daughter. See also Life at the Top and Man at the Top. Room at the Top

• A Shock to the System (1990, 91 minutes, produced by Corsair Pictures). This film focuses on office politics, featuring sneaky personalities and office traitors. It is dark and brooding. A Shock to the System

• Silkwood (1983, 128 minutes, produced by Paramount Pictures). Whistle blowing and its aftermath are featured here. Silkwood

• Tucker (1988, 130 minutes, produced by Lucasfilm). This film illustrates entrepreneurship, ethics, human resources, legal issues, finance, marketing, and virtually all areas of management. Tucker

• Twelve O'clock High(1949, 132 minutes, produced by 20th Century Fox). This film shows leadership under severe (war) conditions. Twelve O'clock High

• Wall Street (1987, 125 minutes, produced by 20th Century Fox). This film focuses on the stress and ethical (actually unethical) behavior of some financial traders. Wall Street

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