All solved, and only one hint needed. Cool!
1. A rusty box hidden behind a bathroom tile.
Amelie
Solved by Roberta Dianne (comment #5).
2. There’s a file that he hides and doesn’t read, which turns out to be about his beloved’s father.
Grosse Point Blank
Solved by witless chum (comment #10).
3. The dwarf is a cordon bleu chef.
The Man With the Golden Gun
Solved by MJ Ray (comment #11).
4. When he knows he will die, he acquires a race car, and before the end comes, he races.
HINT: The movie takes place in Australia, but every major player (top five billed) was American.
On the Beach
Solved by Melville (comment #16).
5. Everything he owned was robbed, but he especially misses the black hat with the silver buckles. Then he spots the hat on someone’s head.
Silverado
Solved by Daven (comment #1).
6. The servant watches porn and masturbates in front of the old lady he cares for.
Fire
Solved by Karen D. (comment #3).
7. “You’re going to miss your plane.” “I know.”
Before Sunset
Solved by Amy (comment #2).