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At Play in the Fields of the Lord (Saul Zaentz). Shooting in Brazil and the U.S. The producer of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” brings us this tale of mercenaries, missionaries and the Indians who clash with one another. Directed by Hector Babenco. Cast includes Tom Berenger, John Lithgow, Daryl Hannah, Aidan Quinn, Tom Waits and Kathy Bates. Screenwriters Jean-Claude Carriere and Babenco. Summer release.

Deathstalker IV (Concorde). Shooting in Bulgaria. The title character must retrieve his own soul, which is perched up high atop the “dark mountain” in an ancient urn and is closely tended by the devils of Orlock. Producer/director/screenwriter Howard R. Cohen. Stars Rick Hill.

Life Stinks (Brooksfilms/Pathe). Shooting in L.A. Mel Brooks’ first since “Spaceballs” has him portraying a callous billionaire who makes a significant wager that he can survive the city streets with nary any resources. While down and out, Brooks meets nutty bag lady Lesley Ann Warren who proceeds to capture his icy heart. Executive producer Ezra Swerdlow. Screenwriters Brooks, Rudy DeLuca and Steve Haberman.

Prince of Tides (Columbia). Shooting in New York and South Carolina. Barbra Streisand produces and directs the famous novel; her first directing effort since “Yentl.” The Pat Conroy bestseller concerns Streisand the Big Apple shrink who tumbles into a passionate love affair with a fellow up from South Carolina. Screenwriter Becky Johnston. Also stars Nick Nolte and Jeroen Krabbe.

Radio Flyer (Stonebridge). Shooting in L.A. Rosanna Arquette is a mom, saddled with two sons, whose dreams of adventure and fantasy propel her into a world devoid of family problems. Executive producer Wolfgang Glattes. Producers Michael Douglas and Rick Bieber. Director/screenwriter David Mickey Evans. Also stars Badge Dale and Luke Edwards as the sons. Distributor Columbia.

The Real World (Mercury-Douglas/Outlaw/HBO/Cinema Plus). Shooting in L.A. Christina Applegate, the slutty, nocturnal daughter of “Married . . . With Children,” stars as the eldest of a raucous gaggle of kids whose mom leaves for an extended vacation. When the elderly baby sitter dies, Applegate masquerades as fashion designer mom to perpetuate the party. Executive producer Michael Phillips. Producers Robert F. Newmyer, Brian M. Reilly and Jeffery Silver. Director Steven R. Herek (“Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”). Screenwriters Neil Landau and Tara Ison. Distributor Warner Bros.