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Steve Railsback
Stephen Railsback is an American theatre, film, and television actor. He is best known for his performances in the films ''The Stunt Man'' and ''Lifeforce'', and his portrayal of Charles Manson in the 1976 television mini-series '' Helter Skelter''. Career Railsback was a student of Lee Strasberg and the Actors Studio and in the late 1960s and early 1970s spent 10 years working in theatre in New York City. He once said that he found Strasberg extremely difficult to work with. He made his film debut in '' The Visitors'', directed by Elia Kazan. He portrayed two notorious murderers, appearing as Charles Manson in the 1976 television miniseries '' Helter Skelter'' and as Ed Gein in the 2000 film '' In the Light of the Moon''. He also served as executive producer of the latter film. Other notable roles include the part of Cameron in ''The Stunt Man'' with Peter O'Toole, the astronaut Tom Carlsen in Tobe Hooper's '' Lifeforce,'' Duane Barry in two episodes of ''The X-Files'', an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkey Shoot (1982 Film)
''Turkey Shoot'' (originally released in the US as ''Escape 2000'' and also known in the UK as ''Blood Camp Thatcher'') is a 1982 Australian dystopian action film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. Its ensemble cast — an eclectic mix of international stars, Australian soap opera veterans and character actors — is led by Steve Railsback, Olivia Hussey, Michael Craig, Noel Ferrier, Carmen Duncan, Roger Ward and Lynda Stoner. The film marks the first of three directorial collaborations between Trenchard-Smith and producer Antony I. Ginnane — the others being '' The Siege of Firebase Gloria'' (1989) and ''Arctic Blast'' (2010) — although the director had previously made promotional reels and trailers for Ginnane's earlier films. Described by the director as a cross-genre piece in which "''1984'' meets ''The Camp on Blood Island'' where they play 'The Most Dangerous Game'", the film depicts a concentration camp in a totalitarian society which allows rich adventurers to partic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas, Texas
Dallas () is the third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 7.5 million people. It is the largest city in and seat of Dallas County with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With a 2020 census population of 1,304,379, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and the third-largest in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. Located in the North Texas region, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks any navigable link to the sea. The cities of Dallas and nearby Fort Worth were initially developed due to the construction of major railroad lines through the area allowing access to cotton, cattle and later oil in North and East Texas. The construction of the Interstate Highway System reinforced Dallas' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The X-Files
''The X-Files'' is an American science fiction on television, science fiction drama (film and television), drama television series created by Chris Carter (screenwriter), Chris Carter. The series revolves around Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), who investigate X-files unit, X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. The original television series aired from September 1993 to May 2002, on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox. The program spanned List of The X-Files episodes, nine seasons, with 202 episodes. A short The X-Files (season 10), tenth season consisting of six episodes ran from January to February 2016. Following the ratings success of this revival (television), revival, ''The X-Files'' returned for an The X-Files (season 11), eleventh season of ten episodes, which ran from January to March 2018. In addition to the television series, two feature films have been release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torchlight (1985 Film)
''Torchlight'' is an American 1985 film directed by Thomas J. Wright and starring Pamela Sue Martin. Premise A young married couple's relationship comes under fire when the husband becomes addicted to cocaine Cocaine (from , from , ultimately from Quechua: ''kúka'') is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant mainly used recreationally for its euphoric effects. It is primarily obtained from the leaves of two Coca species native to South Am .... References External links * * 1985 films 1985 drama films Films about drugs Cocaine 1985 directorial debut films 1980s English-language films American romantic drama films 1980s American films {{1980s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Transport
''Great Transport'' ( sh, Veliki transport) is a 1983 Yugoslav action–drama war film directed by Veljko Bulajić. The film was selected as the Yugoslav entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 56th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. ''Great Transport'' stars James Franciscus, Steve Railsback, Robert Vaughn, Helmut Berger, and Edward Albert. Plot In May 1943, Yugoslav Partisans' HQ in Vojvodina decides to send reinforcements to beleaguered Partisan units in eastern Bosnia. A convoy of more than a thousand volunteers carrying food, clothes and medicine, led by Pavle Paroški, embarks on a dangerous mission. They are joined by Paroški's girlfriend Dunja, doctor Emil Kovač, and British major Mason and his radio operator Danny, who are tasked with establishing the communications with the Partisans. Cast * James Franciscus as John Mason * Steve Railsback as Pavle Paroški (voiced by Marko Nikolić) * Robert Vaughn as Dr. Emil Kovač * Helmut Berger as Colo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Golden Seal gave it three stars out of five.
''The Golden Seal'' is a 1983 American drama film directed by Frank Zuniga and starring Steve Railsback, Michael Beck, Penelope Milford and Torquil Campbell. It is based on James Vance Marshall’s 1962 novel ''A River Ran Out of Eden''. Cast *Steve Railsback as Jim Lee *Michael Beck as Crawford *Penelope Milford as Tania Lee *Torquil Campbell as Eric Lee *Seth Sakai as Semeyon *Richard Narita as Alexei *Sandra Seacat as Gladys *Peter Anderson as Tom * Terence Kelly as Mongo *Tom Heaton as Man with Stutter Reception Roger Ebert awarded the film two stars. S. Jhoanna Robledo of Common Sense Media Common Sense Media (CSM) is an organization that reviews and provides ratings for media and technology with the goal of providing information on their suitability for children. References External links * * ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trick Or Treats
''Trick or Treats'' is a 1982 American slasher dark comedy film directed by Gary Graver and starring Jacqueline Giroux, Peter Jason, Chris Graver, David Carradine, Carrie Snodgress, and Steve Railsback. Plot Malcolm O'Keefe is admitted to an asylum by his wife, Joan. After a brief struggle, Malcolm is captured and taken away by two workers. Several years later, Linda is called to babysit Joan's son Christopher on Halloween night while Joan and her new husband, Richard, attend a Halloween party. Christopher plays tricks on Linda, such as using a fake guillotine, throwing a smoke bomb at her, and using a joy buzzer. At the asylum, Malcolm contemplates his escape after having been there for nearly four years. Malcolm manages to escape with help from another inmate and vows to get revenge on those who put him away. After Linda calls her friend Andrea to bring film to her, Linda goes outside to look for Christopher. Malcolm enters the house in search of Joan and hides in the attic. And ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadly Games (1982 Film)
''Deadly Games'' is a 1982 American slasher film written and directed by Scott Mansfield, and starring Alexandra Morgan, Jo Ann Harris, Sam Groom, Steve Railsback, Denise Galik, Colleen Camp, and June Lockhart. It follows a small town terrorized by a ski-masked serial murderer targeting young women. Plot Linda Lawrence is attacked by a ski-masked intruder in her rural home, and pushed from a second story window to her death. Her sister, Clarissa "Keegan" Lawrence, a successful journalist, returns to their hometown upon the news of her sister's death. Linda's death is investigated by police officer Roger Lane, who attempts to determine whether it was an accident, suicide, or a murder. At a local diner, Keegan she runs into several female friends and acquaintances from high school: Mary Adams, Chris Howlett, Carol Bailey, Randy, and Susan Theresa "Sooty" Lane, the latter of whom is married to Roger. After visiting with her estranged mother, Marge, Keegan attends a flag football gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From Here To Eternity (TV Miniseries)
''From Here to Eternity'' is a 1979 American three-part, six-hour television miniseries and a remake of the 1953 film ''From Here to Eternity'' based on the 1951 novel of the same name. All three conclude with the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. The miniseries originally aired in three two-hour installments on three consecutive Wednesdays on NBC on February 14, 21 and 28, 1979. The story details the men and families of G Company, 24th Infantry Division, United States Army. There are two main sub-plots: First Sergeant Milt Warden’s (William Devane) ongoing affair with Karen Holmes (Natalie Wood), the wife of his commanding officer, and Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt's (Steve Railsback) affair with Lorene Rogers (Kim Basinger), a local prostitute. Miniseries (1979) Synopsis It is April 1941 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt is new to G Company. He is a skilled boxer who unintentionally severely injured a fellow soldier in an exhibition boxing m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela (1978 Film)
''Angela'' is a 1978 Canadian drama film directed by Boris Sagal and starring Sophia Loren and Steve Railsback Stephen Railsback is an American theatre, film, and television actor. He is best known for his performances in the films ''The Stunt Man'' and ''Lifeforce'', and his portrayal of Charles Manson in the 1976 television mini-series '' Helter Skelte .... Premise A war veteran finds out that a former prostitute had his baby. Doubting it's his, he gives it away, so she reports him. Twenty years later, she still wants to find her son. She meets a young man and falls in love, but the veteran's prison term ends. Cast References External links * 1978 films 1978 drama films Canadian drama films English-language Canadian films Films scored by Henry Mancini Films about prostitution in Canada Films directed by Boris Sagal Films shot in Montreal Incest in film 1970s English-language films 1970s Canadian films {{1970s-Canada-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cockfighter
''Cockfighter'' (also known as ''Born to Kill'', ''Gamblin' Man'' and ''Wild Drifter'') is a 1974 drama film by director Monte Hellman, starring Warren Oates, Harry Dean Stanton and featuring Laurie Bird and Ed Begley Jr. The screenplay is based on the 1962 novel of the same title by Charles Willeford. Plot A mute Frank Mansfield is locked inside a trailer preparing his best cock for an upcoming fight. He slices the chicken's beak slightly so that it looks cracked in order to obtain higher betting odds in the upcoming fight. He bets his trailer, his girlfriend, and the remainder of his money with fellow cocker Jack. Mansfield loses the fight because of the cracked beak. Frank visits his home town, his family farm, and his long-time fiancée, Mary Elizabeth. Mary Elizabeth has long grown tired of Mansfield's cockfighter ways and asks him to settle down with her. Frank decides in favor of cockfighting, leaves Mary Elizabeth, sells the family farm for money to reinvest in chickens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plaguers
''Plaguers'' is a 2008 American science-fiction horror film written and directed by Brad Sykes and featuring Steve Railsback. Plot Tarver (Steve Railsback) is a crew member on board ''Pandora'', a freight transport carrier headed toward Earth with a desperately needed new energy supply, a strange substance called "Thanatos". ''Pandora''s captain, Darian Holoway (Alexis Zibolis) was recently promoted after the death of former captain Rubini (David P. Johnson). Some of the crew are suspicious of the Thanatos. Approaching Earth, the ship diverts to respond to a distress call from the spacecraft ''Diana''. The ''Diana'' appears abandoned until the discovery of four nurses from the ''Diana''s medical facility who claim to have survived a pirate attack. The nurses are actually the pirates and they attempt a takeover of the ''Pandora''. During the struggles, the Thanatos container is ruptured and fluid spills onto one of the pirates. She mutates and becomes a "plaguer". One by one, the pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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