|
American Films Of 1992
A list of American films released in 1992. ''Unforgiven'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Highest-grossing # ''Aladdin'' # '' The Bodyguard'' # '' Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'' # ''Wayne's World'' # ''Lethal Weapon 3'' # ''Batman Returns'' # ''A Few Good Men'' # ''Sister Act'' # '' Bram Stoker's Dracula'' # ''Basic Instinct'' #–A–B C–E F–H I–L M–N O–P Q–R S T U–Z See also * 1992 in American television * 1992 in the United States External links * * List of 1992 box office number-one films in the United States {{DEFAULTSORT:American films of 1992 1992 Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... Lists of 1992 films by country or language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 In Film
The year 1992 in film involved many significant film releases. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1992 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events * August 24 – Production begins on '' Jurassic Park''. Awards 1992 wide-release films January–March April–June July–September October–December Notable films released in 1992 United States unless stated # *'' 1492: Conquest of Paradise'', directed by Ridley Scott, starring Gérard Depardieu, Sigourney Weaver, Armand Assante, Loren Dean – (Spain/U.K./France) *'' 1991: The Year Punk Broke'' *'' 588 rue paradis'', Directed by Henri Verneuil, starring Richard Berry and Omar Sharif – (France) A *'' Afterburn'', directed by Robert Markowitz, starring Laura Dern, Robert Loggia, Vincent Spano, Michael Rooker *''Agantuk'' (The Stranger), directed by Satyajit Ray – (India) – winner of FIPRESCI Award at Venice Film Festival *''Al-Lail'' (The Night) – (Syria) *''Aladdin'', directed by John Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigourney Weaver
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (; born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. A figure in science fiction and popular culture, she has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2003 she was voted Number 20 in Channel 4's countdown of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time. Weaver rose to fame when she was cast as Ellen Ripley in the Ridley Scott directed science fiction film ''Alien'' (1979), which earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She reprised the role with a critically acclaimed performance in James Cameron's ''Aliens'' (1986), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination. She returned to the role in two more sequels: ''Alien 3'' (1992) and ''Alien Resurrection'' (1997). The character is regarded as a significant female protagonist in cinema hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick O'Bryan
Patrick O'Bryan (born February 17, 1960) is an American actor known for his appearances in a variety of television shows and films in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is perhaps best known for his starring role as "Spike" in the 1988 cult film '' 976-EVIL'', which also marked the directorial debut of ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' star Robert Englund. Career Patrick O'Bryan's first television role came in 1986, where he portrayed Phillip in the television series '' Heart of the City''. O'Bryan continued television acting throughout the next few years making appearances television shows such as " You are the Jury" and the popular "Highway to Heaven," among others. In 1988, O'Bryan received his first starring role alongside Stephen Geoffreys in the film ''976-EVIL'', directed by Robert Englund, who is most well known for his role as Freddy Kruger. Despite being panned by critics, the film has maintained a cult following amongst enthusiasts. O'Bryan would continue to appear in b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Wynorski
Jim Wynorski (born August 14, 1950) is an American screenwriter, film director, director, and film producer, producer. Wynorski has been making B-movies and exploitation movies since the early 1980s, and has directed over 150 feature films. His earliest films were released to movie theaters, but his later works have predominantly been released to cable television, cable or the straight-to-video market. He often works under pseudonyms such as "Jay Andrews," "Arch Stanton," "H.R. Blueberry," "Tom Popatopolis," and "Noble Henry." His movies often spoof horror films: ''Cleavagefield'', for example, parodies ''Cloverfield'', ''The Bare Wench Project'' parodies ''The Blair Witch Project'', and ''Para-Knockers Activity'' parodies ''Paranormal Activity''. A character in the film ''The Final Destination'' is named after him. In 2009, the documentary ''Popatopolis'', directed by Clay Westervelt and named for one of Wynorski 's pseudonyms, chronicled Wynorski during the making of his soft- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
976-Evil II
''976-EVIL II'', also known as ''976-EVIL 2: The Astral Factor'', is a 1992 supernatural horror–slasher film directed by Jim Wynorski. The film is a sequel to the 1988 horror film '' 976-EVIL''. It was referenced in ''Invasion of the Scream Queens'' (1992). Premise Leonard "Spike" Johnson (Patrick O'Bryan) returns to battle the supernatural in a small Californian college town. Someone is killing college co-eds at a rate that is causing alarm. A pretty student, Robin, learns that her dean, Professor Grubeck, is a ghost using astral projection and a satanic 976 " horrorscope" hotline to kill students. Cast * Debbie James as Robin * Rene Assa as Mr. Grubeck * Patrick O'Bryan as Leonard "Spike" Johnson * Philip McKeon as Taylor * Leslie Ryan as Paula * Brigitte Nielsen as Agnes * Rod McCary as Dr. Jamison * Paul Coufos as Stone * Karen Mayo-Chandler as Laurie * George Buck Flower as Turrell * Sigal Diamant as Barmaid * Joy Ballard as Stripper * Yavone Evans as Reporter * Eric Anj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martial Arts Film
Martial arts films are a subgenre of action films that feature numerous martial arts combat between characters. These combats are usually the films' primary appeal and entertainment value, and often are a method of storytelling and character expression and development. Martial arts are frequently featured in training scenes and other sequences in addition to fights. Martial arts films commonly include hand-to-hand combat along with other types of action, such as stuntwork, chases, and gunfights. Sub-genres of martial arts films include kung fu films, wuxia, karate films, and martial arts action comedy films, while related genres include gun fu, jidaigeki and samurai films. History Asian films are known to have a more minimalist approach to film based on their culture. Some martial arts films have only a minimal plot and amount of character development and focus almost exclusively on the action, while others have more creative and complex plots and characters along with action scen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professor Tanaka
Charles J. Kalani Jr. (January 6, 1930 – August 22, 2000) was an American professional wrestler, professional boxer, college football player, soldier, actor, and martial artist who, in fighting rings, was also known as Professor Toru Tanaka, or simply Professor Tanaka. Early life Kalani was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Charles J. Kalani and Christina Leong Kalani. Charlie began studying judo in 1939. He graduated from Iolani School in 1949. His wife, Doris Kalani, later credited Kalani's time on the football team and Kenneth A. Bray's influence with keeping him away from trouble. After graduating from high school, Kalani attended Weber Junior College (now Weber State University), where he met his wife in 1952. Together, they had three children: Cheryle Kalani, Carl Kalani, and Karen Kalani Beck. In 1955, Kalani was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he rose to the rank of sergeant. Kalani left the military in 1966 and moved to Monterey, California. He ran a Judo and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Wong (actor, Born 1927)
Victor Gee Keung Wong (; July 30, 1927 – September 12, 2001) was an American actor, artist, and journalist of Chinese descent. He appeared in supporting roles in films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including Chinese sorcerer Egg Shen in John Carpenter's cult film ''Big Trouble in Little China'', royal adviser Chen Bao Shen in the Best Picture–winning ''The Last Emperor'' (1987), rural storekeeper Walter Chang in the comedy horror film '' Tremors'' (1990), and Grandpa Mori in the ''3 Ninjas'' tetralogy (1992-98). He also played several starring roles for independent filmmaker Wayne Wang, who described him as his "alter-ego". Earlier in his career, Wong worked for KQED as an on-air reporter and later a pioneering photojournalist. His association with Mark Rothko, whom he met during his studies at the San Francisco Art Institute, saw him interact with several luminaries of the Beat Generation, including Jack Kerouac, who fictionalized him as "Arthur Ma" in his novel ''Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Elliott Slade
Max Elliott Slade (born July 4, 1980) is an American former child actor who starred in ''3 Ninjas'', ''3 Ninjas Knuckle Up'', and '' 3 Ninjas Kick Back '' as the character named Jeffrey Douglas, later nicknamed Colt by his grandfather Mori Tanaka. He was the middle child of the Douglas family in the films. He was featured as Jay Lovell in ''Apollo 13'', young Mark Goddard in ''The Sweeper'', and young Gil Buckman in '' Parenthood''. Slade earned a brown belt in Gosoku-ryū karate at age 11. Slade began his acting career in 1989 playing Young Gil Buckman in '' Parenthood''. In 1990, he played Kevin Buckman in twelve episodes of '' Parenthood''. In 1991, he played Willy in the made-for-TV film '' To the Moon, Alice''. In 1992, he played Jeffrey ''Colt'' Douglas in ''3 Ninjas''; he reprised the role in ''3 Ninjas Knuckle Up'' and '' 3 Ninjas Kick Back'', which were released in 1994 and 1995 respectively. Though the latter was released last, it was the second film of the series to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Treanor
Michael Treanor (born April 17, 1979) is a former actor and martial artist who starred in ''3 Ninjas'' and ''3 Ninjas Knuckle Up''. He is the third son of Richard and Peggy Treanor. Treanor was discovered by casting agents for ''3 Ninjas'' in his martial arts class. After encouragement from friends and family, he auditioned for and successfully landed the role of eldest brother Rocky. Biography Michael Treanor was born in Los Angeles, California on April 17, 1979. He is the youngest child of Richard and Peggy Treanor. He has a sister, Erin, and two brothers, Adam and Brian Treanor, Brian. Michael has had a passion for martial arts since he was a child and trained in both Tae Kwon Do and karate. At the age of twelve he achieved a Black belt (martial arts), black belt. By the age of thirteen he achieved second degree black belt and it was around this time he was brought to the attention of the casting director for the first film in the 3 Ninjas quartet. By the age of sixteen Mich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Turteltaub
Jonathan Charles Turteltaub (born August 8, 1963) is an American film director and producer. Life and career Turteltaub was born on August 8, 1963 in New York City, one of two children born to comedy writer Saul Turteltaub (best known for his work on ''Sanford and Son'') and his wife, Shirley Steinberg. His parents are both Jewish. Turteltaub graduated from Wesleyan University and the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He has directed successful mainstream films for the Walt Disney Studios, including; ''3 Ninjas'' (1992), ''Cool Runnings'' (1993), '' While You Were Sleeping'' (1995), ''Phenomenon'' (1996), ''Instinct'' (1999), ''Disney's The Kid'' (2000), ''National Treasure'' (2004), as well as its 2007 sequel '' National Treasure: Book of Secrets'', and ''The Sorcerer's Apprentice'' (2010), as well as ''The Meg'' (2018) for Warner Brothers. Turteltaub produced the CBS television series ''Jericho'', and also directed the show's first three episodes. In 1996, his production compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3 Ninjas (film)
''3 Ninjas'' is a 1992 American martial arts film, martial arts comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring Victor Wong (actor, born 1927), Victor Wong, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade and Chad Power. It was the only ''3 Ninjas ''film released by Touchstone Pictures, while the others were released by TriStar Pictures. The film is about three young brothers who learn martial arts from their Japanese language, Japanese grandfather. The film was released on August 7, 1992, and was preceded by the Bonkers (American TV series), ''Bonkers D. Bobcat'' cartoon ''Petal to the Metal'' in theaters''.'' Plot Every summer, the Douglas brothers; 12-year-old Samuel, 11-year-old Jeffrey and 8-year-old Michael, visit their grandfather, Mori Tanaka, at his cabin. Mori trains his grandsons in the art of ''ninjutsu''. As the summer comes to an end, Mori gives each of them a new "ninja" name based on their personalities: 'Rocky', 'Colt', and 'Tum-Tum'. Meanwhile, the brothers' father, Sam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> Professor Tanaka")