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Galaxina
''Galaxina'' is a low-budget 1980 American science fantasy-comedy film written and directed by William Sachs. The film stars 1980 ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Year Dorothy Stratten, who was murdered by her husband shortly after the film's release.Corry, John (1981-03-01). Silliness In Space. New York Times, 1 March 1981. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9C06E7DF153BF932A35750C0A967948260. Besides its homages to and parodies of science fiction mainstays '' Star Trek'' (1966), '' Star Wars'' (1977) and '' Alien'' (1979), this film also pokes fun at the Western genre. It won the Audience Award at the 1983 Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film. A film viewed by the characters in ''Galaxina'' is a clip from the 1960 Eastern bloc sci-fi film, '' First Spaceship on Venus''. The clip is used because ''First Spaceship on Venus'' was a Crown International Picture when first released in the United States in 1962. Plot In 3008, the crew of the Interga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorothy Stratten
Dorothy Ruth Hoogstraten (February 28, 1960 – August 14, 1980), known professionally as Dorothy Stratten, was a Playboy Playmate and actress, originally from Canada. Stratten was the ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for August 1979 and Playmate of the Year in 1980, and appeared in three comedy films and in at least two episodes of shows broadcast on American network television. She was murdered shortly after starring in the movie ''Galaxina'' at the age of 20 by her estranged husband and manager Paul Snider, who she was in the process of divorcing and breaking business ties. Snider committed suicide after he killed Stratton. Stratten's death inspired two movies, a book, and several songs: the 1981 TV movie '' Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story'', the 1983 theatrical motion picture ''Star 80'', the book ''The Killing of the Unicorn'', and the songs " Californication" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, "The Best Was Yet to Come" by Bryan Adams, and "Cover Girl" by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marilyn Jacobs Tenser
Marilyn Jacobs Tenser (6 May 1931 – December 2020) was an American film producer known for her work on independent films of the 1970s through the early 2000s. Life and career Jacobs Tenser was the daughter of Crown International Pictures founder, Newton P. Jacobs, and she continued to work for the company as of 2018. She was married to Mark Tenser until his death in 2018. She died after a short illness in California in December 2020, at the age of 89. Selected filmography * '' Malibu Spring Break'' (2003) * '' Lena's Holiday'' (1991) * '' My Mom's a Werewolf'' (1989) * '' Hunk'' (1987) * ''My Chauffeur'' (1986) * ''Tomboy'' (1985) * '' Weekend Pass'' (1984) * ''My Tutor'' (1983) * '' The Beach Girls'' (1982) * ''Galaxina'' (1980) * '' Van Nuys Blvd.'' (1979) * '' Malibu Beach'' (1978) * '' The Van'' (1977) * ''The Pom Pom Girls'' (1976) * '' Policewomen'' (1974) * ''Superchick Superchick, originally known as Superchic '', was an American Christian alternative pop/rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lionel Mark Smith
Lionel Mark Smith (February 5, 1946 – February 13, 2008) was an American actor. He appeared in several movies including ''Galaxina'', '' Homicide'', '' Edmond'', ''State and Main'', ''Spartan'', and '' Treasure of Pirate's Point''. He also appeared on such television series as '' Seinfeld'', '' NYPD Blue'', ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' and ''Hill Street Blues ''Hill Street Blues'' is an American serial police procedural television series that aired on NBC in prime-time from January 15, 1981, to May 12, 1987, for 146 episodes. The show chronicles the lives of the staff of a single police station loca ...''. His last appearance was in the 2007 horror film '' Stuck''. He died from cancer in 2008, aged 62. Filmography External links * 1946 births 2008 deaths Male actors from Chicago American male film actors American male television actors Deaths from cancer in California 20th-century American male actors {{US-screen-actor-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crown International Pictures
Crown International Pictures (CIP) was an independent film studio and distribution company formed in 1959 by Newton P. Jacobs. History Jacobs was a branch head of RKO Pictures until 1947, when he formed Favorite Films, an organization which released films acquired from the studios which had originally produced them, long after their first run release. CIP became one of the first franchise distributors for American International Pictures (AIP) product. Like AIP, Crown International is primarily known for low-budget genre films, including; grindhouse cinema, biker films, exploitation films, and B-movie drive-in fare. Crown International began releasing both low-budget films as ''Bloodlust!'' and ''The Seventh Commandment'', by American producers, as well as foreign films such as ''First Spaceship on Venus'' and ''Varan the Unbelievable'' (released as a double feature in 1962) which Crown was able to acquire inexpensively, due to the US dollar's strength. Crown began producing its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Macht
Stephen Robert Macht (born May 1, 1942) is an American television and film actor. As the father of actor Gabriel Macht, he portrayed Henry Gerard, a Harvard professor in the US legal drama '' Suits'', alongside his son. Early life Macht was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to a Jewish family. He was raised in Brooklyn Heights, New York until, at age nine, his father died and he moved with his mother, Janette, and older brother, to live with his maternal grandfather, a haberdasher, in Mystic, Connecticut. Career Spotted by a Universal Studios talent scout while starring at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada in 1975, Macht was signed to a contract and by the mid-1970s had left teaching and was making frequent appearances in TV episodes and movies. In '' Raid on Entebbe'' (1977), he portrayed Yoni Netanyahu, the Israeli officer killed in the rescue of hostages in Uganda. In 1978, he had a lead role in '' The Immigrants'', a syndicated miniseries about the rise of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sachs
William Sachs is an American film director/producer and writer. Besides his work as a writer and director, since working on '' Joe'', Sachs has been particularly noted for successfully doctoring others' films prior to release in order to conform them to the producers' wishes for broader commercial appeal. His films have screened and received more than 25 awards at various festivals. Life and career Originally, Sachs studied business and accounting, but disliked it. After enlisting in the United States Air Force and serving in England, he went to college again, majoring in sociology. After talking a film course, he found his passion and decided to study film at London Film School where he directed three short films that won awards during his studies. In addition, he studied acting with Michael Gough in London, and with various teachers in the US. Following his studies, he started working in the US, first re-working films deemed problematic by producers, including '' Joe'', for wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avery Schreiber
Avery Lawrence Schreiber (April 9, 1935 – January 7, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. He was a veteran of stage, television, and movies who came to prominence in the 1960s in a comedy duo with Jack Burns. He acted in an array of roles mostly on television sitcoms and a series of popular advertisements for ''Doritos'' tortilla chips. Life and career Schreiber was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Minnie (née Shear) and George Schreiber. He started his career in Chicago at the Goodman Theatre. He joined The Second City and later teamed with Jack Burns to form the comedy team of Burns and Schreiber. They recorded several comedy albums and appeared on numerous television shows. Schreiber is remembered for his many Doritos commercials during the 1970s and 1980s, as well as his appearances on several television series. He was known for his trademark bushy handlebar moustache, curly hair, and comedic reactions. In 1965, Schreiber played the role of Captain Manzini on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean Cundey
Dean Raymond Cundey, A.S.C. (born March 12, 1946) is an American cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborations with John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, as well as his extensive work in the horror genre, in addition to numerous family and comedy films. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit'' and has been nominated for numerous BAFTAs and BSC Awards. Life and career Cundey was born in Alhambra, California, United States. As a child, he used to build model sets, suggesting an interest in films from an early age. Cundey already had several low-budget films when he met Debra Hill, who in 1978 recruited him to work on '' Halloween'', a film she co-wrote with director John Carpenter. Having Cundey work on a film brought considerable advantages. In addition to his considerable skill as a cinematographer and director of photography, he also had the advantage of owning most of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tad Horino
Tadashi Horino (August 14, 1921 — October 3, 2002) was an American film and television actor. Career Selected filmography Tadashi Horino had an impressive career in film and television. He appeared in such films as ''The Kentucky Fried Movie'', '' Go Tell the Spartans'', ''Oh, God! Book II'', ''Bachelor Party'', ''Red Sonja'', ''Remote Control'', '' Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey'', ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III'', '' Surf Ninjas'', ''Brother'', ''Mulholland Drive'' and '' Kung Pow! Enter the Fist''. On television he appeared in the shows ''I Spy'', '' The Wackiest Ship in the Army'', several episodes of ''Kung Fu'', ''M*A*S*H'', '' Mannix'', '' Charlie's Angels'', ''Wonder Woman'', ''Night Court'', ''Amazing Stories'', and ''Tour of Duty'', '' Columbo''. Death Horino died in Los Angeles, California California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confucius
Confucius ( ; zh, s=, p=Kǒng Fūzǐ, "Master Kǒng"; or commonly zh, s=, p=Kǒngzǐ, labels=no; – ) was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Confucius's teachings and philosophy underpin East Asian culture and society, remaining influential across China and East Asia to this day. Confucius considered himself a transmitter for the values of earlier periods which he claimed had been abandoned in his time. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, kindness, and sincerity. His followers competed with many other schools during the Hundred Schools of Thought era, only to be suppressed in favor of the Legalists during the Qin dynasty. After the collapse of Qin and the victory of Han over Chu, Confucius's thoughts received official sanction in the new government. During the Tan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Spaceship On Venus
''Milcząca Gwiazda'' (german: Der schweigende Stern), literal English translation ''The Silent Star'', is a 1960 East German/Polish color science fiction film based on the 1951 science fiction novel ''The Astronauts'' by Polish science fiction writer Stanisław Lem. It was directed by Kurt Maetzig, and stars Günther Simon, Julius Ongewe and Yoko Tani. The film was first released by Progress Film in East Germany, running 93 min.An entry about ''Der schweigende Stern'' and DEFA film database (retrieved 27 October 2018) Variously dubbed and cut versions were also released in English under other titles: ''First Spaceship on Venus'', ''Planet of the Dead'', and ''Spaceship Venus Does Not Reply''. After finding an ancient, long-buried [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews. IMDb began as a fan-operated movie database on the Usenet group "rec.arts.movies" in 1990, and moved to the Web in 1993. It is now owned and operated by IMDb.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon. the database contained some million titles (including television episodes) and million person records. Additionally, the site had 83 million registered users. The site's message boards were disabled in February 2017. Features The title and talent ''pages'' of IMDb are accessible to all users, but only registered and logged-in users can submit new material and suggest edits to existing entries. Most of the site's data has been provided by these volunteers. Registered users with a prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
