Robert Tessier
Robert W. Tessier (June 2, 1934 – October 11, 1990) was an American actor and stuntman who was best known for playing heavy, menacing characters in films and on television. Early life Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, of Abenaki and French descent, Tessier served as a paratrooper in the Korean War earning both a Silver Star and Purple Heart. Performing career Tessier was an accomplished motorcycle rider doing stunts in the circus. These skills helped him secure his first film role in ''The Born Losers'' directed by Tom Laughlin. With his shaven head, size and threatening appearance, Tessier went on to play a series of villainous roles on both TV and in film. Tessier starred as the menacing convict "Connie Shokner" in the 1974 comedy-drama '' The Longest Yard'' with Burt Reynolds (whom he counted as one of his friends) and as Kevin in '' The Deep''. He also played alongside Charles Bronson, as a bare knuckle fighter in the film '' Hard Times'' and as a main villain in '' Break ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell () is a city in Massachusetts, in the United States. Alongside Cambridge, It is one of two traditional seats of Middlesex County. With an estimated population of 115,554 in 2020, it was the fifth most populous city in Massachusetts as of the last census, and the third most populous in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city also is part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area, called Greater Lowell, and of New England's Merrimack Valley region. Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local figure in the Industrial Revolution. The city became known as the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution because of its textile mills and factories. Many of Lowell's historic manufacturing sites were later preserved by the National Park Service to create Lowell National Historical Park. During the Cambodian genocide (1975–1979), the city took in an influx of refugees, leading to a Cambodia Town and Americ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cabinet Making
A cabinet is a case or cupboard with shelves and/or drawers for storing or displaying items. Some cabinets are stand alone while others are built in to a wall or are attached to it like a medicine cabinet. Cabinets are typically made of wood (solid or with veneers or artificial surfaces), coated steel (common for medicine cabinets), or synthetic materials. Commercial grade cabinets usually have a melamine-particleboard substrate and are covered in a high pressure decorative laminate, commonly referred to as Wilsonart or Formica. Cabinets sometimes have one or more doors on the front, which are mounted with door hardware, and occasionally a lock. Cabinets may have one or more doors, drawers, and/or shelves. Short cabinets often have a finished surface on top that can be used for display, or as a working surface, such as the countertops found in kitchens. A cabinet intended to be used in a bedroom and with several drawers typically placed one above another in one or more column ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Another Man, Another Chance
''Another Man, Another Chance'' (''Un autre homme, une autre chance'', UK title: ''Another Man, Another Woman'') is a 1977 French western film directed by Claude Lelouch. Plot France in 1870: Napoleon III has just lost the war against Prussia and left the country in poverty. Young Jeanne (Geneviève Bujold) falls in love with photographer Francis (Francis Huster), who soon takes her with him when he emigrates to The United States. In a small town in the still Wild West, they build up a small photo shop. Meanwhile animal doctor David (James Caan) lives on his lonesome farm with his wife. It takes two years and two tragic accidents until Jeanne and David meet. Alone with a child, Jeanne has decided to return to France and is about to leave but then she and David silently and carefully fall in love for the second time in their lives and hope returns. Cast * James Caan - David Williams * Geneviève Bujold - Jeanne Leroy * Francis Huster - Francis Leroy * Susan Tyrrell - Debby / ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Man Of Bronze
''The Man of Bronze'' is a Doc Savage pulp novel by Lester Dent writing under the house name Kenneth Robeson. It was published in March 1933. It was the basis of the 1975 movie '' Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze''http://www.docsavagelibrary.com/superhero-library/doc-savage/doc-savage-the-man-of-bronze-movie-1975.aspx starring Ron Ely Ronald Pierce Ely (born June 21, 1938) is an American actor and novelist born in Hereford, Texas, and raised in Amarillo. Ely is best known for having portrayed Tarzan in the 1966–1968 NBC series ''Tarzan'' and for playing the lead role in .... Summary High above the skyscrapers of New York, Doc Savage engages in deadly combat with the red-fingered survivors of an ancient, lost civilization. Then, with his amazing crew, he journeys to the mysterious “lost valley” to search for a fabulous treasure and to destroy the mysterious Red Death. References External links * 1933 American novels Doc Savage American adventure novels Pul ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Velvet Vampire
''The Velvet Vampire'', also known as ''Cemetery Girls'', is a 1971 American vampire film directed by Stephanie Rothman. It stars Celeste Yarnall, Michael Blodgett, Sherry Miles, Gene Shane, Jerry Daniels, Sandy Ward, and Paul Prokop. It has been cited as a cult film. Plot Lee Ritter (Michael Blodgett) and his wife Susan (Sherry Miles) accept the invitation of the mysterious Diane LeFanu (Celeste Yarnall) to visit her in her secluded desert estate. Tensions arise when the couple, who are unaware that Diane is in reality a centuries-old vampire, realize that they are both objects of the pale temptress's seductions. Cast * Celeste Yarnall as Diane LeFanu * Michael Blodgett as Lee Ritter * Sherry Miles as Susan Ritter * Gene Shane as Carl Stoker * Jerry Daniels as Juan * Sandy Ward as Amos * Paul Prokop as Cliff * Chris Woodley as Cliff's Girl * Robert Tessier as The Biker * Johnny Shines as The Bluesman Production The film was Stephanie Rothman's follow-up to her 1970 hit '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Private Duty Nurses
''Private Duty Nurses'' is a 1971 American film written and directed by George Armitage. It is a sequel to '' The Student Nurses'' (1970) for New World Pictures. Roger Corman says they got the idea for the title after being sent a letter of complaint about the first film from the Private Duty Nurses Association. The film was followed by ''Night Call Nurses'' (1972). Plot Nurse Spring takes care of grumpy Vietnam veteran Domino who has a plate in his head and is in need of surgery from Dr. McClintock. Nurse Lynn fights against water pollution, and gets involved with Dewey. Cast * Katherine Cannon as Spring * Joyce Williams as Lola * Pegi Boucher as Lynn * Joseph Kaufmann as Dr. Selden * Dennis Redfield as Domino * Robert F. Simon as Dr. Sutton * Morris Buchanan as Kirby * Herbert Jefferson, Jr. as Dr. Elton * Paul Hampton as Dewey * Paul Gleason as Dr. McClintock Production George Armitage had made a few films for Roger Corman, acting in '' Von Richtofen and Brown'' and w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Hard Ride
''The Hard Ride'' is a 1971 action film about a U.S. Marine who promises to take care of a dead friend's motorcycle and is threatened by a rival Motorcycle club, biker gang in the process. The film was written and directed by Burt Topper and stars Robert Fuller (actor), Robert Fuller, Sherry Bain, and Tony Russel. It was known during production as ''Bury An Angel'' (1970). The soundtrack was released on the Paramount Records label (PAS 6005) the same year as the picture was released and features a mix of pop and folk rock songs, including a rendition of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot". All songs were arranged or written by Harley Hatcher. Reception Reviews were mixed. Some praised the fact that there was more depth to the film than most other biker flicks, while others have found the movie unoriginal and preachy. See also * List of American films of 1971 References External links * 1971 films 1971 action films American action films Outlaw biker films Films directed by Bur ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cry Blood, Apache
''Cry Blood, Apache'' is a 1970 Western (genre)#Film, western film directed by Jack Starrett and assistant director Robert Tessier. The film released by Liberty Entertainment was from an original story by Harold Roberts with a screenplay by Sean MacGregor. The film runs one hour, 22 minutes. Its distribution was by Golden Eagle International and Goldstone Film Enterprises. The film has been rereleased as part of a 20 movie DVD pack titled ''Mean Guns'' by Mill Creek Entertainment. Cast *Joel McCrea as older Pitcalin *Jody McCrea as Pitcalin *Maria Gahua as Jenne *Dan Kemp (actor), Dan Kemp as Vittorio *Don Henley as Benjie *Rik Nervik as Billy *Robert Tessier as Two Card Charlie *Jack Starrett as The Deacon *Carolyn Stellar as Cochalla See also * List of American films of 1970 External links * * * 1970 films 1970 Western (genre) films Films directed by Jack Starrett American Western (genre) films 1970s American films {{1970s-Western-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Five The Hard Way
: ''You may have been looking for Five the Hard Way (Prison Break episode)'' ''The Sidehackers'' (also known as ''Five the Hard Way'') is a 1969 American action film about motorcycle racing with a twist. Each motorcycle has a sidehack (a sidecar with a rail but no sidewalls or seat), in which a passenger rides and tilts to one side or another when going around curves. The credits thank the "Southern California Sidehack Association"; sidehacking is also known as sidecarcross or "sidecar motocross racing". Plot The film centers on Rommel, a mechanic at a motorbike repair shop who works alongside his partner Luke, and competes in sidehack-style races. He and his fiancée Rita plan to get married soon. One day at work, he meets J.C., a hot-tempered entertainer and his crew, when he brings in his bike for repair. He sees a sidehack bike in the shop and takes a liking to it. Rommel offers J.C. and his group to join him in a sidehack event the upcoming weekend. At the event, J.C. enjoys ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Run, Angel, Run!
''Run, Angel, Run!'' is a 1969 film directed by Jack Starrett and starring William Smith and Valerie Starrett. It was the 17th highest-grossing film of 1969. Listal.com Cast * William Smith as Angel *Valerie Starrett as Laurie * Dan Kemp as Dan Felton *Gene Shane as Ron *Lee de Broux
Lee de Broux (born May 7, 1941) is an American character actor of film and television who is best known for his roles in such films and television series as '' Chi ...
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The Sidehackers
: ''You may have been looking for Five the Hard Way (Prison Break episode)'' ''The Sidehackers'' (also known as ''Five the Hard Way'') is a 1969 American action film about motorcycle racing with a twist. Each motorcycle has a sidehack (a sidecar with a rail but no sidewalls or seat), in which a passenger rides and tilts to one side or another when going around curves. The credits thank the "Southern California Sidehack Association"; sidehacking is also known as sidecarcross or "sidecar motocross racing". Plot The film centers on Rommel, a mechanic at a motorbike repair shop who works alongside his partner Luke, and competes in sidehack-style races. He and his fiancée Rita plan to get married soon. One day at work, he meets J.C., a hot-tempered entertainer and his crew, when he brings in his bike for repair. He sees a sidehack bike in the shop and takes a liking to it. Rommel offers J.C. and his group to join him in a sidehack event the upcoming weekend. At the event, J.C. enjoy ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Glory Stompers
''The Glory Stompers'' is a 1967 outlaw biker film. Plot After a standoff between two biker gangs in California, members of the Black Souls, led by the vicious and unstable Chino (Dennis Hopper) ambush Darryl (Jody McCrea), leader of the Glory Stompers, and beat him severely. Thinking they've killed Darryl, the Black Souls kidnap his girlfriend (Chris Noel) to prevent her from becoming a witness against them. They decide to traffic her in Mexico and head south for the border, unaware that Darryl has recovered and is in pursuit. Cast Dennis Hopper ... Chino Jody McCrea ... Darryl Chris Noel ... Chris Jock Mahoney ... Smiley Lindsay Crosby ... Monk Casey Kasem ... Mouth Jim Reader ... Paul Sandra Bettin ... Jo Ann (as Saundra Gayle) Robert Tessier ... Magoo Astrid Warner ... Doreen Gary Wood ... Pony External links * * * 1967 films Outlaw biker films 1960s action films American action films 1960s English-language fil ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |