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Cheri Caffaro
Cheri Caffaro is an American actress who appeared mainly in low-budget exploitation films in the 1970s. A fifteen-year-old Pasadena resident, she won a ''Life''-magazine-reported Brigitte Bardot look-alike contest, beating a twelve-year-old Portland Mason. Career In the early 1970s, she was directed by then-husband and Manhattan theatre owner Don Schain in a series of softcore sexploitation action films, most notably the "Ginger" trilogy, consisting of ''Ginger'', ''The Abductors'' and ''Girls Are For Loving''. Caffaro played Ginger McAllister, a tough and resourceful bed-hopping private-eye and spy. Her missions involved busting up seedy wrongdoers involved in drugs, prostitution and white slavery. Her character also spends an inordinate amount of time bound and gagged and/or raped. She also appeared in '' A Place Called Today'' and '' Too Hot To Handle'' (both also directed by Schain). She was quickly stereotyped, became disenchanted with the direction her film career had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. Typically deployed in symmetric pairs, an individual bracket may be identified as a 'left' or 'right' bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. Specific forms of the mark include parentheses (also called "rounded brackets"), square brackets, curly brackets (also called 'braces'), and angle brackets (also called 'chevrons'), as well as various less common pairs of symbols. As well as signifying the overall class of punctuation, the word "bracket" is commonly used to refer to a specific form of bracket, which varies from region to region. In most English-speaking countries, an unqualified word "bracket" refers to the parenthesis (round bracket); in the United States, the square bracket. Glossary of mathematical sym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Hot To Handle (1977 Film)
''Too Hot to Handle'' is a 1977 exploitation film directed by directed by Don Schain and starring Cheri Caffaro, Aharon Ipalé, Corinne Calvet and Vic Diaz. The plot concerns about the adventures of hitwoman Samantha Fox in the Philippines. The film is also billed as ''She's Too Hot to Handle''. Plot Sexy Cheri Caffaro (Samantha Fox) engages in secret agent exploits in Manila. Cast * Cheri Caffaro as Samantha Fox * Aharon Ipalé as Domingo De La Torres * Vic Diaz as Sanchez * Corinne Calvet as Madame Ruanda * John Van Dreelen as MacKenzie Portman (as John vanDreelen) * Jordan Rosengarten as Justin Stockwell * Butz Aquino as Carlos Rossimo * Subas Herrero as Octavio Calderone * Grace Lee as Miss Chow * Paquito Salcedo as Lu Chang * Vic Silayan as District Attorney * Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa (born Jose Espineli Gamboa Jr.; August 7, 1936) is a Filipino actor. As veteran actor, he appeared in more than 145 movies and television shows. Life and career Gamboa won the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Actresses
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Key to entries: : born in ''Nation'': this person was born abroad but was American by birth : ''Nationality''-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life : a range is ''birth''–''death'' years : if year of death only is known, that is stated explicitly A * Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 *Mariann Aalda born *Caroline Aaron born *Diahnne Abbott born *Rose Abdoo born * Paula Abdul born *Donzaleigh Abernathy born *Whitney Able born *Candice Accola born *Amy Acker born *Jean Acker 1893–1978 *Bettye Ackerman 1924–2006 *Amy Adams born (born in Italy) * Brooke Adams born *Edie Adams 1927–2008 * Jane Adams born *Joey Lauren Adams born *Julie Adams 1926–2019 *Lillian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savage Sisters
''Savage Sisters'' is a 1974 women in prison film made in the Philippines and directed by Eddie Romero. It was the last and most expensive of several movies actor/producer John Ashley filmed in that country. Plot In a revolution-torn country, 1 million US dollars is stolen by a group of revolutionaries, including Mai Ling and Jo Turner. The revolutionaries are betrayed by gang members Malavasi and One Eye, who helped them with the job, and are imprisoned. Policewoman Lynn Jackson busts Mai Ling and Jo out of prison. Captain Morales goes after them. The women deal with a con man, W.P. Billingsley. Everyone chases after the money. Malavasi and One Eye try to get it, but are buried up to their necks in the sand. Billingsley tries to take the money, but is overpowered by the women. Cast * Gloria Hendry as Lynn Jackson * Cheri Caffaro as Jo Turner * Rosanna Oritz as Mei Ling * John Ashley as W. P. Billingsley * Sid Haig as Malavasi * Eddie Garcia as Captain Morales * Vic Díaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Abductors (1972 Film)
''The Abductors'' is a 1972 film starring Cheri Caffaro. It was the second in the "Ginger" trilogy. It was directed by Don Schain. It was a sequel to ''Ginger''. Premise Ginger goes undercover to investigate a white slave ring. Reception The film made $2.1 million in the US and Canada. Please note figures are for rentals in US and Canada References External linksThe Abductorsat TCMDBThe Abductorsat GrindhousedatabaseThe Abductorsat Letterbox DVDthe Abductorsat IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, ... 1972 in film 1970s English-language films 1970s American films {{1970s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginger (1971 Film)
''Ginger'' is a 1971 film starring Cheri Caffaro. It was the first in the "Ginger" trilogy. It was written and directed by Don Schain. The lead character was described as a female James Bond. '' The Abductors'', a sequel to ''Ginger,'' was released in 1972. Premise A girl goes undercover to bust a prostitution ring. Production It was shot in New Jersey in 1970. Reception The film made $2 million. Please note figures are for rentals in US and Canada References External linksGingerat Nostalgia CentralGingerat TCMDBGingerat Letterbox DVDGingerat IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, ...Trailerat Internet Archive 1971 films 1970s English-language films 1970s American films Films shot in New Jersey {{1970s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Ghostbusters
''Extreme Ghostbusters'' is an American animated television series based on the ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. It is a spin-off to the animated series ''The Real Ghostbusters''. The series originally aired on the syndicated Bohbot Kids Network's "Extreme Block" in 1997, and features a team of younger college-age Ghostbusters who are led by veteran Ghostbuster Egon Spengler. In some TV listings, the series was called ''Ghostbusters Dark''. Plot Set years after the end of ''The Real Ghostbusters'', lack of supernatural activity has put the Ghostbusters out of business. Each member has gone their separate way, except for Dr. Egon Spengler, who still lives in the firehouse to monitor the containment unit, take care of Slimer, further his studies and teach a class on the paranormal at a local college. When ghosts start to reappear, Egon is forced to recruit his lone four students as the new Ghostbusters. These are Kylie Griffin, who is a goth genius and expert on occultism; Eduardo Rive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sex Comedy
Sex comedy, erotic comedy or more broadly sexual comedy is a genre in which comedy is motivated by sexual situations and love affairs. Although "sex comedy" is primarily a description of dramatic forms such as theatre and film, literary works such as those of Ovid and Chaucer may be considered sex comedies. Sex comedy was popular in 17th century English Restoration theatre. From 1953 to 1965, Hollywood released a number of sex comedies, some featuring stars such as Doris Day, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. The United Kingdom released a spate of sex comedies in the 1970s, notably the ''Carry On'' series. Hollywood released ''Animal House'' in 1978, which was followed by a long line of teen sex comedies in the early 1980s, e.g. ''Porky's'', ''Bachelor Party'' and '' Risky Business.'' Other countries with a significant sex comedy film production include Brazil (pornochanchada), Italy (commedia sexy all'italiana) and Mexico ( sexicomedias). Antiquity Although the ancient Greek the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baretta
''Baretta'' is an American detective television series which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1978. The show was a revised and milder version of a 1973–1974 ABC series, '' Toma'', starring Tony Musante as chameleon-like, real-life New Jersey police officer David Toma. When Musante left the series after a single season, the concept was retooled as ''Baretta'', with Robert Blake in the title role. "Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow," the show's theme music, was composed by Dave Grusin and Morgan Ames and sung by Sammy Davis Jr., in addition to being a chart hit for two other artists. Overview Anthony Vincenzo "Tony" Baretta is an unorthodox plainclothes police detective (Badge #609) with the 53rd Precinct in an unnamed, fictional city. He resides in Apartment 2C of the run-down King Edward Hotel with Fred, his Triton cockatoo. A master of disguise, Baretta wears many while performing his duties. When not working he usually wears a short-sleeve sweatshirt, casual slacks, a brown suede jac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bettie Page
Bettie Mae Page (April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008) was an American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up photos.50s pin-up queen Bettie Page dies BBC News, December 12, 2008; accessed 12, December 2008 She was often referred to as the "Queen of Pinups": her long jet-black hair, blue eyes, and trademark bangs have influenced artists for generations. After her death, '''' founder called her "a remarkable lady, an iconic figure in pop culture who influenced sexuality, taste in fashion, someone who had a tremendous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Place Called Today
''A Place Called Today'' is a 1972 American drama film written and directed by Don Schain. The film stars J. Herbert Kerr Jr., Lana Wood, Cheri Caffaro, Richard Smedley, Timothy Brown and Peter Carew. The film was released on June 7, 1972, by Embassy Pictures. The film is also known as ''City in Fear''. Plot During a political campaign for mayor elections in an American town, white and black militants attack each other violently, leading to the kidnapping of Cindy, the mistress of one of the candidates. Cast *J. Herbert Kerr Jr. as Randy Johnson *Lana Wood as Carolyn Schneider *Cheri Caffaro as Cindy Cartwright *Richard Smedley as Ron Carton *Timothy Brown as Steve Smith *Peter Carew as Ben Atkinson *Woody Carter as Black Radical *Leo Tepp as Alexander Cartwright *Cucho Viera as White Radical *Howard Zeiden as Doug Gilmore *Humphrey Davis as John Higgins *Mary Rio Lewis as Mrs. Johnson Reception In his list of the 10 worst films of 1972, Vincent Canby of ''The New York Times ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Schain
Donald Rodney Schain (February 26, 1941 – December 26, 2015) was an American director, writer, and producer of many films and TV movies, most notably for the Disney Channel. Schain joined the movie industry in the early 1970s, directing his then-wife, Cheri Caffaro, in a number of low-budget exploitation films, including the ''Ginger'' trilogy. In the 1990s, he moved to Utah and went on to produce movies of a more family-oriented nature for the Disney Channel, including ''High School Musical'', '' Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior'' and ''Read It and Weep ''Read It and Weep'' is a 2006 Disney Channel Original Movie which premiered on July 21, 2006. It is based on the novel ''How My Private, Personal Journal Became A Bestseller'' by Julia DeVillers. Sisters Kay and Danielle Panabaker star as Jamie B ...''. He was the first president of the Motion Picture Association of Utah. References External links * American film directors American film producers American male scree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
