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Gymkata
''Gymkata'' is a 1985 martial arts film directed by Robert Clouse, based on Dan Tyler Moore's 1956 short story ''The Terrible Game''. It stars Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas as Jonathan Cabot, an Olympic gymnast who combines his gymnastic ability with martial arts to enter a deadly competition in a fictional country, Parmistan. Plot Jonathan Cabot (Thomas) is approached by the Special Intelligence Agency (SIA) to play "the Game". The Game is an athletic competition in the fictional country of Parmistan, a tiny mountain nation which is supposedly located in the Hindu Kush mountain range. Parmistan forces all foreigners to play the Game, which is basically an endurance race with obstacles, all the while being chased by local Parmistan warriors. If a person wins, then they are granted their life and a wish. The SIA wants Cabot to win the game so that he can use his wish to install a US satellite monitoring station, which could monitor all satellites in space and act as an early warni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetchie Agbayani
Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and ''Playboy'' model. She appeared in a regular issue of German ''Playboy'' and a special American edition entitled "Women of the World". She is featured daily on several Filipino TV channels, where she stars in soap operas. Early life Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961 to a Roman Catholic family. She studied high school at the University of Santo Tomas before enrolling in the University's Bachelor of Science in Architecture program in 1979. She eventually dropped from the program due to showbiz commitments. Hollywood In the United States, Agbayani pursued acting in Hollywood. She appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. Her films include John Boorman's ''The Emerald Forest'' (1985); a cameo in ''The Money Pit'' (1986); leading lady in ''Gymkata'' (1985); and as a geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Clouse
Robert Clouse (March 6, 1928 – February 4, 1997) was an American film director and producer, known primarily for his work in the action/adventure and martial arts genres. He died on February 4, 1997, in Oregon of kidney failure. Clouse directed Bruce Lee in Lee's second English-speaking film starring role (the other being ''Marlowe''), 1973's ''Enter the Dragon''. After Lee's death, Clouse completed Lee's final film ''The Game of Death'' and released it as ''Game of Death'' in 1978 with a new storyline and cast. Other projects included ''Black Belt Jones'' (1974), ''Darker than Amber'' (1970), ''China O'Brien'' (1990), Jackie Chan's ''The Big Brawl'' (1980), ''Gymkata'' (1985), ''The Ultimate Warrior'' (1975), among others. Early life Before becoming a director, Clouse worked as a still photographer for CBS Television and served in the military. He was also completely deaf, relying on assistant directors later on in his career to verify that actors had delivered their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Tyler Moore (author)
Dan Tyler Moore Jr. was an American intelligence officer, SEC regional commissioner, businessman, public speaker, and author. Though involved in many fields and careers during his lifetime, he is perhaps best remembered today for his 1957 pulp novel ''The Terrible Game,'' which served as the basis for the 1985 cult film ''Gymkata''. Early life and education Dan Tyler Moore Jr. was born February 1, 1908, in Washington, D.C. His father was Dan Tyler Moore Sr., a military attaché and friend to US President Theodore Roosevelt (and cousin to First Lady Edith Roosevelt), and his mother was Luvean "Luvie" Jones Moore, née Butler. Moore attended St. Albans School in D.C. and later Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut. He graduated from Yale University in 1932 with a degree in physics, and subsequently married sculptress and heiress Elizabeth Oakes in 1932. Early career Moore began his career as an investment banker in New York City, and subsequently moved to the U.S. Securit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Thomas (gymnast)
Kurt Bilteaux Thomas (March 29, 1956June 5, 2020) was an American Olympic gymnast and part-time actor. In 1978, he became the first American male gymnast to win a gold medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships (world championships). In 1979, he won six medals at the world championship, setting the record for most medals won at a single world championship by an American gymnast, a feat matched only by Simone Biles in 2018. He competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Thomas was favored to win a medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics but was unable to compete due to the USA boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games. Early life Thomas was born in Miami, Florida on March 29, 1956. His father worked as the manager of a meat company and died when Thomas was 7 years old. His mother, Ellie, was a secretary. Thomas considered pursuing professional basketball and football, but his interest in gymnastics was piqued at age 14 after watching the team from Miami-Dade Junior College pract ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Norton (actor)
Richard Norton (born 6 January 1950) is an Australian martial artist, stuntman and actor. After high school, Norton worked as a bodyguard in the entertainment business before pursuing an acting career. He has attained a 10th Degree in Zen Do Kai, Australia. His first screen appearance was in the 1980 Chuck Norris film ''The Octagon'', and he has worked on over 80 feature films and television programs. He appeared in a number of Martial arts films, facing off against stars such as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yasuaki Kurata, Benny Urquidez, Don "The Dragon" Wilson and Cynthia Rothrock. Career Norton worked as a personal bodyguard for The Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Bowie, ABBA, John Belushi, Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Norton has been on the cover (as well as featured in editorials) of martial arts magazines including Black Belt twice (published since 1987), Australasian Fighting Arts in 1983 (published 1974 to 1998), Blitz Magazine, Impact (publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conan Lee
Conan Lee Yuen-Ba 李元霸 (born Lloyd Hutchinson; 1959), is a Hong Kong-born American film actor and martial artist. Early life Conan Lee was born in Hong Kong, but grew up in Queens, New York as Lloyd Hutchinson. During this period he was trained in his father's self-defense methods. Lee explored a wide variety of both Western and Chinese martial arts. These included Boxing, Kung Fu, Taekwondo and Karate. He excelled in the Northern Shaolin and Wing Chun styles, and eventually created a style called " Realistic Fist". Career Lee is best known for his roles in cult kung fu/ninja hybrid movie Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982), alongside popular Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada, and the crime/comedy buddy cop film ''Tiger on the Beat'' with Chow Yun-fat. Other notable TV and film appearances include ''MacGyver'', ''Armed Response'' (with David Carradine), '' New York Cop'' (with Chad McQueen), ''Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit'' (appearing as Rambo), ''First Strike'', ''L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slobodan Dimitrijević
Slobodan Dimitrijević (20 April 1941 – 4 December 1999) was a Serbian television and film actor. Partial filmography *''Igre na skelama'' (1961) - Stasa *''Treasure of the Silver Lake'' (1962) - Rollender Donner *''Prometheus of the Island'' (1964) - Mladi Mate *'' The Key'' (1965) - Ivan (segment "Cekati") *''The Oil Prince'' (1965) - Knife *'' Duel at Sundown'' (1965) - Rancher (uncredited) *''The Desperado Trail'' (1965) - Schneller Panther uick Panther*''Manhattan Night of Murder'' (1965) - Alec Korsky *''Monday or Tuesday'' (1966) - Marko Pozgaj *''Target for Killing'' (1966) - KIller *''Fruits amers - Soledad'' (1967) *''Murderers Club of Brooklyn'' (1967) - Malbran *''Illusion'' (1967) - Ivo *''Lelejska gora'' (1968) - Lado Tajovic *''Sunce tudjeg neba'' (1968) - Gane *''Weisse Wölfe'' (1969) - Listiger Fuchs *''Vreme bez vojna'' (1969) - Fidan *''Bronte: cronaca di un massacro che i libri di storia non hanno raccontato'' (1972) - Nunzio Sampieri *''Walter Defends Sara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadashi Yamashita
is a Japanese American martial artist and actor. Early life Tadashi Yamashita was born in Japan in 1942, but he considers himself an Okinawan. His father died when he was three and he and his mother moved to Okinawa when he was 8, after the second world war. He began martial arts at 11. Yamashita was awarded his black belt when he was 16. He captured the All-Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Free Sparring Grand Championship Title in 1960. He visited Japan in 1968 and tested before Shugoro Nakazato and Chosin Chibana. He lived in Okinawa until in 1966 he came to the USA where he became a citizen. Yamashita began training in martial arts at the age of 11 when the school PTA president, who was also a martial arts instructor, took him on as a student because he was picking fights with other students. Tadashi Yamashita received his black belt at age 11. He began training with Hanshi Shugoro Nakazato and Hanshi Shinpo Matayoshi in 1953. and in 1968 he tested before his Sensei Shugoro Naka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buck Kartalian
Vahe "Buck" Kartalian (August 13, 1922 – May 24, 2016) was an American professional wrestler and character actor. Biography Vahe Kartalian was born on August 13, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Armenian immigrants. He had four sisters and one brother. When Kartalian was two, their family moved to New York City. His father, a baker, died when he was 11. During World War II, Kartalian served in the United States Navy on a destroyer in the Pacific theatre. After returning home, he worked as a body builder and professional wrestler (called the "Hell's Kitchen Roughneck") and competed in both regional and national competitions. Kartalian decided to become an actor after being noticed by Broadway producers. He never took acting lessons. Plays in which Kartalian appeared on Broadway included ''One More River'' (1960), ''Golden Fleecing'' (1959), and ''Romeo and Juliet'' (1951). In ''Romeo and Juliet'', he played Sampson alongside Olivia de Havilland as Juliet. Kartalian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazon
Amazon most often refers to: * Amazons, a tribe of female warriors in Greek mythology * Amazon rainforest, a rainforest covering most of the Amazon basin * Amazon River, in South America * Amazon (company), an American multinational technology company Amazon or Amazone may also refer to: Places South America * Amazon Basin (sedimentary basin), a sedimentary basin at the middle and lower course of the river * Amazon basin, the part of South America drained by the river and its tributaries * Amazon Reef, at the mouth of the Amazon basin Elsewhere * 1042 Amazone, an asteroid * Amazon Creek, a stream in Oregon, US People * Amazon Eve (born 1979), American model, fitness trainer, and actress * Lesa Lewis (born 1967), American professional bodybuilder nicknamed "Amazon" Art and entertainment Fictional characters * Amazon (Amalgam Comics) * Amazon, an alias of the Marvel supervillain Man-Killer * Amazons (DC Comics), a group of superhuman characters * The Amazon, a ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (commonly known as Warner Bros. or abbreviated as WB) is an American film and entertainment studio headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios complex in Burbank, California, and a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. Founded in 1923 by four brothers, Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner, the company established itself as a leader in the American film industry before diversifying into animation, television, and video games and is one of the "Big Five" major American film studios, as well as a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The company is known for its film studio division the Warner Bros. Pictures Group, which includes Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, the Warner Animation Group, Castle Rock Entertainment, and DC Studios. Among its other assets, stands the television production company Warner Bros. Television Studios. Bugs Bunny, a cartoon character created by Tex Avery, Ben Hardaway, Chuck Jones, Bob Givens and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mystery Science Theater 3000
''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' (abbreviated as ''MST3K'') is an American science fiction comedy film review television series created by Joel Hodgson. The show premiered on KTMA-TV (now WUCW) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 24, 1988. It then moved to nationwide broadcast, first on The Comedy Channel/Comedy Central for seven seasons until its cancellation in 1996. Thereafter, it was picked up by The Sci-Fi Channel and aired for three more seasons until another cancellation in August 1999. A 60-episode syndication package titled ''The Mystery Science Theater Hour'' was produced in 1993 and broadcast on Comedy Central and syndicated to TV stations in 1995. In 2015, Hodgson led a crowdfunded revival of the series with 14 episodes in its eleventh season, first released on Netflix on April 14, 2017, with another six-episode season following on November 22, 2018. A second successful crowdfunding effort in 2021 will bring at least 13 additional episodes to be shown through the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
