List of Lionsgate films (1997–1999)

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This is a list of films produced and/or distributed by Lionsgate Films from 1997 to 1999.

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The studio was originally founded in 1962 as Cinepix Film Properties. Cinepix would be acquired by Lionsgate in 1997, and adopt its current name in 1998. As of November 2017, Lionsgate's films grossed approximately $8.2 billion. [1]

Release dateFilmNotes
March 5, 1997 The Daytrippers limited release, As Cinepix Film Properties, US distribution only.
June 6, 1997 The Pillow Book limited release; As Cinepix Film Properties
June 27, 1997 Stag limited release, As Cinepix Film Properties
June 29, 1997 Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation limited release; As Cinepix Film Properties
July 4, 1997 Guantanamera As Cinepix Film Properties
January 18, 1998 Johnny Skidmarks As Cinepix Film Properties
March 6, 1998 Love and Death on Long Island limited release; U.S. distribution only
April 10, 1998 Junk Mail limited release; distribution only. Also known as Budbringeren
June 5, 1998 Mr. Jealousy limited release
June 26, 1998 Buffalo '66 Nominated - BIFA for Best Foreign Independent Film
co-production with Muse Productions
August 7, 1998 The Crazy Stranger limited release; U.S. distribution only
August 28, 1998 A Merry War limited release; Also known as Keep the Aspidistra Flying
I Married a Strange Person! limited release
October 16, 1998 The Alarmist limited release
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane limited release
November 3, 1998 The First 9½ Weeks As Lions Gate Films International, limited release
November 6, 1998 Gods and Monsters Independent Spirit Award for Best Film
National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Nominated - BIFA for Best British Independent Film
Nominated - Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Picture
Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama
Nominated - Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture
co-production with Regent Entertainment and BBC Films
November 20, 1998 Savior limited release
December 4, 1998 Hi-Life limited release
Jerry and Tom limited release, co-production with Miramax Films
Shattered Image limited release
December 30, 1998 Affliction [a] Nominated - Independent Spirit Award for Best Film
co-production with Largo Entertainment
January 17, 1999Giving It Uplimited release, distribution only.
April 9, 1999 Metroland limited release, distribution only.
April 16, 1999 Friends & Lovers limited release, distribution only.
May 7, 1999 The Empty Mirror limited release, distribution only.
June 11, 1999 The Red Violin Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film
co-production with Channel 4 Films
July 2, 1999 Elvis Gratton II limited release
July 9, 1999 The Dinner Game limited release
July 16, 1999 I'm Losing You limited release; co-production with Killer Films
September 3, 1999 All the Little Animals limited release, distribution only.
September 24, 1999 Dog Park Distribution by New Line Cinema
October 26, 1999 Hitman's Run limited release
November 5, 1999 Last Night limited release
November 12, 1999 Dogma [b] US theatrical distribution only; produced by View Askew Productions
December 29, 1999 Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. limited release, distribution only.

Notes

  1. ↑ Owned by Library Rights Company (UK), Ltd. and Zelus Film Holding Company, LLC, with distribution rights currently licensed to Resurgence Media Group, which has sub-licensed U.S. rights to Shout! Studios
  2. ↑ Owned by View Askew Productions

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  1. ↑ "Lionsgate Movies Index". The Numbers . Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
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