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Ivor Barry
Ivor Barry (12 April 1919 – 12 December 2006) was a Welsh film and television actor. Born in South Wales, Barry served with the British Royal Artillery during World War II and completed his university studies prior to beginning his acting career. After bit parts in England, he moved to Canada in the early 1950s where he also wrote and adapted scripts for radio as well acting in television. He eventually moved to Hollywood in the 1960s, and made many television and film appearances over the next 25 years. He played the part of Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) and Chet (Bill Paxton) Donnelly's grandfather in the 1985 film '' Weird Science''. Barry's television appearances included ''Bonanza'', ''Daniel Boone'', ''Bewitched'', ''Hawaii Five-O'', '' Mission: Impossible'', ''The Six Million Dollar Man'', ''Fantasy Island'', ''Punky Brewster'', and ''Highway to Heaven''. He died of heart failure in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, on 12 December 2006, aged 87. Filmography *''Under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil (; cy, Merthyr Tudful ) is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. It is about north of Cardiff. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydfil, daughter of Brychan Brycheiniog, King Brychan of Brycheiniog, who according to legend was slain at Merthyr by pagans about 480 CE. generally means "Martyr of the Faith, martyr" in modern Welsh, but here closer to the Latin : a place of worship built over a martyr's relics. Similar place names in south Wales are Merthyr Cynog, Merthyr Dyfan and Merthyr Mawr. History Pre-history Peoples migrating north from Europe had lived in the area for many thousands of years. The archaeological record starts from about 1000 BC with the Celts. From their language, the Welsh language developed. Hillforts were built during the British Iron Age, Iron Age and the tribe that inhabited them in the south of Wales was called the Silures, according to Tacitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy Island (1977 TV Series)
''Fantasy Island'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant, Tattoo. Guests were granted so-called "fantasies" on the island for a price. A one-season revival of the series aired 14 years later in 1998 while a horror-themed prequel film was released on February 14, 2020. That same year, it was announced that a reboot of the series was being produced at Fox; it premiered on August 10, 2021. Background Before it became a television series, ''Fantasy Island'' was introduced to viewers in 1977 and 1978 through two made-for-television films. Airing from 1978 to 1984, the original series starred Ricardo Montalbán as Mr. Roarke, the enigmatic overseer of a mysterious island somewhere near Devil's Island, French Guiana in the Atlantic Ocean, where people from all walks of life could come and live out their fant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dove (1974 Film)
''The Dove'' is a 1974 American biographical film directed by Charles Jarrott. The picture was produced by Gregory Peck, the third and last feature film he would produce. The drama is based on the real-life experiences of Robin Lee Graham, a young man who spent five years sailing around the world as a single-handed sailor, starting when he was 16 years old. The story is adapted from ''Dove'' (1972), the book Graham co-wrote with Derek L.T. Gill about his seafaring experiences. Plot The film tells of real-life Robin Lee Graham (Joseph Bottoms), a 16-year-old boy who sets sail in a 23-foot sloop in attempt to be the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo. He had planned the trip with his sailor father Lyle Graham (John McLiam) for years. On one of his stops after setting sail, he meets and falls in love with the gregarious and attractive Patti Ratteree (Deborah Raffin). After much banter, Patti decides to follow Graham throughout his long journey. She meets him in Fiji, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost In The Stars (film)
''Lost in the Stars'' is a 1949 musical based on the 1948 novel ''Cry, the Beloved Country''. Lost in the Stars may refer to: * ''Cry, the Beloved Country'', 1948 novel also released as "Lost in the Stars" ** "Lost in the Stars" (song), from the eponymous musical, 1949 * ''Lost in the Stars'' (1974 film), 1974 film based on the 1949 musical * ''Lost in the Stars'' (2023 film), 2023 Chinese film * '' Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill'', a 1985 tribute album * '' Lost in the Stars: Live at 54 Below'', a 2015 album by Annaleigh Ashford See also * * Lost Star (other) Lost Star or Lost Stars may refer to: Literature * '' The Lost Stars'' (2012–2016), the military science fiction book series by John G. Hemry under the pen name Jack Campbell * '' Star Wars: Lost Stars'', a 2015 young adult science fiction novel ... * Lost in Space (other) {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbie Rides Again
''Herbie Rides Again'' is a 1974 American comedy film and the second installment of ''The Love Bug'' film series made by Walt Disney Productions starring an anthropomorphic (and quite autonomous) 1963 Volkswagen racing Beetle named Herbie. The movie was directed by Robert Stevenson, produced by Bill Walsh and starred Helen Hayes, Stefanie Powers, Ken Berry, and Keenan Wynn reprising his villainous role as Alonzo P. Hawk (originated in the films ''The Absent-Minded Professor'' and '' Son of Flubber'' starring Fred MacMurray as Professor Ned Brainard). ''Herbie Rides Again'' was followed by two more theatrical sequels, ''Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo'' and ''Herbie Goes Bananas''. A later theatrical sequel, '' Herbie: Fully Loaded'', was released in 2005. Plot Notorious real estate magnate and demolition baron Alonzo P. Hawk ( Keenan Wynn) is ready to build his newest office building, the 130-story Hawk Plaza in San Francisco. His only obstacle is the 1892 firehouse inhabited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Andromeda Strain (film)
''The Andromeda Strain'' is a 1971 American science fiction thriller film produced and directed by Robert Wise. Based on Michael Crichton's 1969 novel of the same name and adapted by Nelson Gidding, the film stars Arthur Hill, James Olson, Kate Reid, and David Wayne as a team of scientists who investigate a deadly organism of extraterrestrial origin. With a few exceptions, the film follows the book closely. The special effects were designed by Douglas Trumbull. The film is notable for its use of split screen in certain scenes. Plot The story unfolds in flashback, told by Dr. Jeremy Stone as he testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Space Sciences in 1971: After a U.S. government satellite crashes near the small rural town of Piedmont, New Mexico on February 5, nearly all the residents are dead. A military recovery team from Vandenberg Air Force Base tries to recover the satellite but is unsuccessful. Suspecting that the satellite has brought back an ali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lawyer (film)
''The Lawyer'' is a 1970 courtroom drama film loosely based on the Sam Sheppard murder case, in which a physician is charged with killing his wife following a highly publicized and sloppy investigation. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Barry Newman as the energetic, opportunistic defense attorney Tony Petrocelli and Diana Muldaur as his wife Ruth Petrocelli. The supporting cast features Robert Colbert, Kathleen Crowley (in her final role), and an unbilled bit part featuring an emerging, then-on-the-rise, star Michael Murphy as an intern in a legal office. The film is the source of the role Newman reprised in the TV series ''Petrocelli''. Plot Tony Petrocelli is a Harvard-educated attorney of Italian heritage who practices in an unidentified part of the American Southwest. He works (and drives) at a frenetic pace, not only because he is a zealous advocate for his defendants (which includes a regular run of drunks and other small-time criminal cases) but because ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Enemy Country
''In Enemy Country'' is a 1968 American war film directed by Harry Keller and starring Anthony Franciosa, Anjanette Comer and Guy Stockwell.Jorgensen p.336 The film's art direction was by John Beckman and Alexander Golitzen. Plot During World War II a group of Allied agents are sent on a secret mission to German-occupied France to destroy a dangerous new weapon. Cast Bibliography * Jay Jorgensen. ''Edith Head: The Fifty-year Career of Hollywood's Greatest Costume Designer''. Running Press, 2010. See also *List of American films of 1968 This is a list of American films released in 1968. '' Oliver!'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Top-grossing films # '' 2001: A Space Odyssey'' # '' Funny Girl'' # '' Planet of the Apes'' # '' Rosemary's Baby'' # '' The Odd Couple'' # ... References External links * 1968 films 1968 war films American war films Films directed by Harry Keller Universal Pictures films Films set in France American World War II films Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scorpio Letters (film)
''The Scorpio Letters'' is a 1967 American-British thriller film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Alex Cord, Shirley Eaton and Laurence Naismith. It was produced by MGM Television and shot mainly at MGM studios in Hollywood. It was broadcast by ABC in the United States while being given a theatrical release in several countries including Britain. It was the last film directed by Thorpe in a lengthy and prolific career. It is based on the 1964 novel of the same title by Victor Canning. There are significant differences between the book and the film version, which was designed to take advantage of the spy boom following the success of James Bond. Eaton's link to that series was advertised by billing her as "The '' Goldfinger'' Girl". The film's sets were designed by the art directors Addison Hehr and George W. Davis. As it was intended for a cinematic run in several markets, particularly in Europe, it was made with higher production values than was often common for televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King's Pirate
''The King's Pirate'' is a 1967 American pirate film directed by Don Weis and starring Doug McClure, Jill St. John and Guy Stockwell. It is a remake of the 1952 film ''Against All Flags''. Plot A British naval officer volunteers for a dangerous mission to infiltrate the base of pirates who threaten shipping off Madagascar. Cast * Doug McClure as Lt. Brian Fleming * Jill St. John as Mistress Jessica Stephens * Guy Stockwell as John Avery * Mary Ann Mobley as Princess Patna * Kurt Kasznar as Zucco * Richard Deacon as Swaine * Torin Thatcher as Captain Cullen * Diana Chesney as Molvina MacGregor * Ivor Barry as Cloudsly * William Glover as Captain Hornsby (as Bill Glover) * Woodrow Parfrey as Gow * Sean McClory as Sparkes * Émile Genest as Captain Mission * Ted de Corsia as Capt. McTigue * Alex Montoya as Caraccioli * Tanya Lemani as Member of Zucco's Troop * Ami Luce as Member of Zucco's Troop * Bob Terhune as Member of Zucco's Troop (as Robert Terhune) * Chuc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody Waved Good-bye
''Nobody Waved Good-bye'' is a 1964 National Film Board of Canada production directed by Don Owen, starring Peter Kastner, Julie Biggs and Claude Rae. A sequel, '' Unfinished Business'', was released in 1984. Plot In Toronto, Ontario, Peter is an 18-year-old boy who dislikes the middle-class comfort of his family life, headed by his father, who sells cars for $300 per commission, and what he perceives as society's general fixation on profit. He has a girlfriend, Julie, whose parents dislike him, and his own parents feel he spends too much time with her, at the expense of his school work. Peter steals his father's company car and rides with Julie, only to be arrested for dangerous driving without a licence. He starts meeting with a probation officer weekly, and also leaves home to rent his own place, and finds work. Unable to make much money, he pressures Julie to find a job. She comes to his residence after a fight with her parents and demands they leave Toronto, telling Peter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Capricorn
''Under Capricorn'' is a 1949 British historical thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock about a couple in Australia who started out as lady and stable boy in Ireland, and who are now bound together by a horrible secret. The film is based on the play by John Colton and Margaret Linden, which in turn is based on the novel '' Under Capricorn'' (1937) by Helen Simpson. The screenplay was written by James Bridie from an adaptation by Hume Cronyn. This was Hitchcock's second film in Technicolor, and like his preceding color film ''Rope'' (1948), it features 9- and 10-minute long takes. The film is set in colonial Sydney, New South Wales, Australia during the early 19th century. ''Under Capricorn'' is one of several Hitchcock films that are not typical thrillers: instead it is a mystery involving a love triangle. Although the film is not exactly a murder mystery, it does feature a previous killing, a "wrong man" scenario, a sinister housekeeper, class conflict, and very high lev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
