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George Gallo
George Gallo Jr. (born January 1, 1956) is an American screenwriter, film director, producer, painter and musician. He is known for writing ''Midnight Run ''Midnight Run'' is a 1988 American road action comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, Dennis Farina, Joe Pantoliano, and Philip Baker Hall play supporting roles. At the 4 ...'' and '' 29th Street'', and is an accomplished painter in the style of the Pennsylvania Impressionists. In 1990, he won the coveted Arts for the Parks award, and has had three one-man exhibitions in New York City. In 2010, Gallo wrote and directed the film '' Middle Men'' starring Luke Wilson. Filmography Producer only Other works References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gallo, George 1956 births Living people 20th-century American male writers 20th-century American painters 20th-century American screenwriters 21st-century American male writers 21st- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Chester, New York
Port Chester is a administrative divisions of New York#Village, village in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York and the largest part of the town of Rye (town), New York, Rye in Westchester County, New York, Westchester County by population. At the 2010 United States census, 2010 U.S. census, the village of Port Chester had a population of 28,967 and was the list of villages in New York (state), fifth-most populous village in New York State. In 2019, its population grew to a census-estimated 29,342 residents. Located in southeast Westchester, Port Chester forms part of the New York metropolitan area, New York City metropolitan statistical area. Port Chester borders the state of Connecticut and the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, Greenwich to the east. Port Chester is one of only 12 villages in New York still incorporated under a municipal charter, charter; other villages either incorporated or reincorporated under the provisions of Village Law. The village of Port Chester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dysfunktional Family
''Dysfunktional Family'' is an American documentary and stand-up comedy film written, produced and starring comedian Eddie Griffin, and directed by George Gallo. It was released to theaters by Miramax Films on April 4, 2003 and stayed in theaters until May 18, 2003. The film earned $2,255,000 with its widest release being in 602 theaters. ''Dysfunktional Family'' is mainly a concert performance featuring Eddie Griffin filmed live at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana that also includes behind-the-scenes documentary footage filmed in Kansas City, Missouri detailing the stand-up comedian's personal life and family as he travels to a family reunion to reunite with the cast of characters who are the root of his comedy: his mother, an uncle who was an ex-pimp, and his Uncle Curtis, who pontificates on his career as a porno director. Soundtrack A soundtrack containing hip hop music was released on March 11, 2003 by the reformed Death Row Records. It peaked at 95 on the '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cover Girl And The Cop
''The Cover Girl and the Cop'', released on video as ''Beauty & Denise'', is a 1989 American comedy television film directed by Neal Israel, written by Michael Norell, and starring Julia Duffy, Dinah Manoff, and David Carradine. It aired on NBC on January 16, 1989. Premise In Washington, D.C., ditzy model-actress Jackie Flanders witnesses the murder of a powerful figure connected to the President. Claiming to the police that she has a stalker, she is protected by tough, streetwise cop Denise Danielovitch. Cast * Julia Duffy as Jackie Flanders * Dinah Manoff as Denise Danielovitch * David Carradine as Slade * John Karlen as Lt. Wingo * Arthur Taxier as Capt. Pashnick * Jonathan Frakes as Joshua Boyleston * Blair Underwood as Horace Bouchet * Whip Hubley as Lester Sweazy * Robert Picardo as Denise's date Production Duffy at the time was best known for ''Newhart ''Newhart'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from October 25, 1982, to May 21, 1990, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Runaround
''Midnight Runaround'' is a 1994 American made-for-television film, and the second in a series of television films produced for Universal Television's Action Pack programming block and based on the 1988 film ''Midnight Run''. The sequel to ''Another Midnight Run'', the film stars Christopher McDonald reprising his role as Jack Walsh. ''Midnight Runaround'' was followed by '' Midnight Run for Your Life''. Cast * Christopher McDonald as Jack Walsh * Kyle Secor as Dale Adder * Ed O'Ross as Marvin Dorfler * John Fleck as Jerry Geisler * Dan Hedaya as Eddie Moscone * Rebecca Cross as Gina * Tom McCleister as Hal Mooney * Dick Miller as O'Doul * Leon Russom as Sheriff Burton * Beverly Leech as Reba * Jeff Doucette as Orvis * Gary Grubbs as Lester Filming locations *Los Angeles, California *Sperry, Oklahoma Sperry is a town in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,205 in the 2010 U. S. census, compared to 1,351 in 2000. It is primarily a bedroom commun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Another Midnight Run
''Another Midnight Run'' is a 1994 American made-for-television film, and the first in a series of television films produced for Universal Television's Action Pack programming block and based on the 1988 feature film ''Midnight Run''. Christopher McDonald plays bounty hunter Jack Walsh, who was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the first film. ''Another Midnight Run'' was followed by two more made-for-television sequels, '' Midnight Runaround'' and '' Midnight Run for Your Life''. Plot summary Jack Walsh (McDonald) is hired by bail bondsman Eddie Moscone (Dan Hedaya) to bring in Bernie Abbot (Jeffrey Tambor) and Helen Bishop (Cathy Moriarty), a husband and wife team of con artists. Moscone also brings in rival bounty hunter Marvin Dorfler (Ed O'Ross) to work with Jack, with the agreement that they will split the money; however, both men are planning to double cross each other. Cast and characters * Christopher McDonald as Jack Walsh * Jeffrey Tambor as Bernie Abbot * Cathy Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muti (film)
''The Ritual Killer'' is a 2023 American action-thriller film directed by George Gallo. It stars Cole Hauser and Morgan Freeman. It was released by Screen Media and Redbox Entertainment on March 10, 2023. Premise Unable to process the death of his daughter, Clinton, Mississippi Homicide Detective Lucas Boyd embarks on a hunt for a serial killer who murders according to a brutal tribal ritual known as Muti. The only person who can help Boyd is Dr. Mackles, an anthropologist and local college professor hiding an unspeakable secret. Cast * Morgan Freeman as Dr. Mackles * Cole Hauser as Detective Lucas Boyd * Vernon Davis as Randoku * Giuseppe Zeno as Inspector Mario Lavazzi * Murielle Hilaire as Detective Kersch * Luke Stratte-McClure as Detective Claussen * Mayumi Roller as Deelie Boyd * Brian Kurlander as Shelby Farner * Julie Lott as Doctor Mannheim * Destiny Loren as Katie Franklin * Peter Stormare as Captain Marchand Production In August 2021, it was reported that George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanquish (film)
''Vanquish'' is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by George Gallo. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Ruby Rose. ''Vanquish'' was released in the United States on April 16, 2021. Plot Retired disabled cop Damon (Morgan Freeman) forces Victoria (Ruby Rose), a former drug courier and his caretaker, to collect bags of money around the city during a single night by holding her daughter hostage. As the night progresses, Victoria finds out that at every stop point she makes, various enemies from her past attack her. Meanwhile, a cop breaks into Damon’s home, but Damon kills him. At her final stop, Victoria is captured and taken to the home of the corrupt Governor. The Governor asks for Victoria’s help in taking down Damon, but Victoria refuses and kills the Governor instead. Upon finally returning to Damon’s home, Victoria is reunited with her daughter. Then Damon explains that he had no need for the money that Victoria had collected; instead, this night was a pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Comeback Trail (2020 Film)
''The Comeback Trail'' is a 2020 American crime comedy film directed by George Gallo and written by Gallo and Josh Posner, based on the 1982 film of the same name by Harry Hurwitz. It stars Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman, Zach Braff, Emile Hirsch, and Eddie Griffin. The film premiered at the 2020 Monte-Carlo Comedy Film Festival. A 2023 U.S. theatrical release is planned by Cloudburst Entertainment. Cast * Robert De Niro as Max Barber, Walter's uncle * Tommy Lee Jones as Duke Montana * Morgan Freeman as Reggie Fontaine ** Kyron Bonner as Young Reggie Fontaine * Zach Braff as Dr. Walter Creason, Max's nephew * Eddie Griffin as Devin Wilton * Emile Hirsch as James Moore * Kate Katzman as Megan Albert * Blerim Destani as Boris * Sheryl Lee Ralph as Bess Jones * Leslie Stratton as Sister Mary Lilith * Nick Vallelonga as Mobster Boss * Vito Di Donato as Mobster #4 * Joel Michaely as Andre Production The project was announced in May 2019, with Robert De Niro, T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Poison Rose
''The Poison Rose'' (released internationally as ''Eye for an Eye'') is a 2019 American thriller film starring John Travolta and Morgan Freeman. The film was directed by George Gallo and Francesco Cinquemani. It was written by Richard Salvatore, Francesco Cinquemani, and Luca Giliberto, based on Salvatore's novel of the same title. The film was released on May 24, 2019 by Lionsgate, and was panned by critics and audiences. The film was also a commercial failure, grossing only $323,754. The film received the best directing international award at the Terre di Siena Film Festival. Plot Set in 1978, the plot centers on Los Angeles private investigator Carson Phillips. He is hired to conduct an investigation in his Texas hometown where mental facility patient Barbara Van Poole has been incommunicado for some time, which has her L.A.-based niece worried about her well-being. Upon reaching the sanatorium, he notices that the staff all look nervous when he asks for her. Dr. Miles, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigger (film)
''Bigger'' (styled as ''Bigger: The Joe Weider Story'') is a 2018 American comedy-drama film by director George Gallo about the life of real life bodybuilders Joe and Ben Weider. Premise Brothers Joe and Ben Weider were the architects of Muscle. Against all odds, they launched an empire. Along the way they discovered Arnold Schwarzenegger, inspired female empowerment, championed diversity, and started a movement that changed the world of bodybuilding in the United States. Cast *Tyler Hoechlin as Joe Weider * Aneurin Barnard as Ben Weider *Julianne Hough as Betty Weider * Victoria Justice as Huguette "Kathy" Weider (Based on Hedwiges "Vicky" Uzar) *Steve Guttenberg as Louis Weider *DJ Qualls as Michael Steere *Tom Arnold as Roy Hawkins * Calum Von Moger as Arnold Schwarzenegger *Colton Haynes as Jack LaLanne *Max Martini as Jerry George *Kevin Durand as Bill Hauk (Based on Bob Hoffman) *Robert Forster as Joe Weider in 2008 * Stan De Longeaux as Claude Regine * James Adam Madse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbus Circle (film)
''Columbus Circle'' is a 2012 American independent thriller film directed by George Gallo and co-written by Gallo and Kevin Pollak. The film stars Selma Blair, Giovanni Ribisi, Beau Bridges, Amy Smart, Jason Lee, and Kevin Pollak Kevin Elliot Pollak (born October 30, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, impressionist and podcast host. He has appeared in over 80 films; his roles include Sam Weinberg in Rob Reiner's legal film ''A Few Good Men'', Jacob Goldman in '' Grump .... The film was released directly to video in the United States on March 6, 2012. Producer Christopher Mallick is accused of stealing millions of dollars from customers of his now defunct billing company "ePassporte" to fund the production of his films. This was Robert Guillaume's last film before his retirement in 2014 and his death on October 24, 2017. Summary The film is about an heiress who has shut herself inside her Columbus Circle apartment for nearly two decades. A detective investigating the dea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Mom's New Boyfriend
''My Mom's New Boyfriend'' is a 2008 romantic comedy crime film starring Colin Hanks, Antonio Banderas, Selma Blair, and Meg Ryan. The film received a limited theatrical release worldwide. However, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group released the film straight-to-DVD in the United States on June 17, 2008. It was released under the title ''My Spy'' in the UK and Australia. Plot Tommy Lucero is caught by French police following a foiled robbery at a museum. He seems confident he will not remain in police custody very long. Then we turn to Henry Durand. He had to care for his mother, Marty, when his father died in jail. Now a grown man and an FBI agent, Henry leaves his overweight mother to work on a case. Returning three years later, Henry finds his mother very changed. Marty has lost a considerable amount of weight and is dating several men, one half her age. She turned over a new leaf after a passerby dropped a coin in her coffee cup, mistaking her for a homeless pers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
