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Tara Strohmeier
Tara Strohmeier is a retired actress who appeared in memorable B-movies in the 1970s, many of them made for drive-in theater business and have since acquired large cult followings. Her biggest roles were in ''The Great Texas Dynamite Chase'' (1976), as the sister of the late Claudia Jennings, and ''Van Nuys Boulevard'' (1979) playing a sexy car-hop, "Wanda", who falls in love with a hot-rodder named "Chooch" (played by David Hayward). She also played "Jill McBain" in Joe Dante's ''Hollywood Boulevard'' (1976), and appeared in three films by Jonathan Kaplan: ''The Student Teachers'' (1973), ''Truck Turner'' (1974) and '' 11th Victim'' (1979). Her other film credits include ''Dirty O'Neil'' (1974), ''Candy Stripe Nurses'' (1974), ''Cover Girl Models'' (1975), the John Landis cult-comedy ''The Kentucky Fried Movie'' (1977), and ''Malibu Beach'' (1978). Retired from acting, Tara lives in Orange County, California Orange County is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase
''The Great Texas Dynamite Chase'' (also known as ''Dynamite Women'') is a 1976 American crime comedy film directed by Michael Pressman (in his directorial debut). Plot Busting out of prison, Candy Morgan (Claudia Jennings) gets out of her jumpsuit and robs a small Texas bank, with lighted sticks of dynamite. She is assisted by bank teller Ellie-Jo Turner (Jocelyn Jones), who has just been fired for persistent lateness and "total lack of character." Later, Candy picks up Ellie-Jo hitchhiking. The two tightly outfitted women decide to team-up and become a modern-day "Bonnie and Clyde" (or "Bonnie and Bonnie"). They meet Slim (Johnny Crawford) robbing a convenience store, and take him hostage. Knowing good gigs when he sees them, he makes the dynamite duo a threesome. Cast * Claudia Jennings as Candy Morgan * Tara Strohmeier as Pam Morgan * Jocelyn Jones as Ellie-Jo Turner * Miles Watkins as Boyfriend * Nancy Bleier as Carol * Buddy Kling as Mr. Sherman * Oliver Clark as Office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candy Stripe Nurses
''Candy Stripe Nurses'' is a 1974 film starring Candice Rialson. It was the last in the popular "nurses cycle" of films for New World Pictures that started with ''The Student Nurses'' (1970). Plot Three high school girls work as volunteer candy stripe nurses at Oakwood Hospital. Free-loving Sandy (Candice Rialson) meets a famous rock star, Owen Boles ( Kendrew Lascelles), and tries to cure him of his sexual problems. Uptight Dianne (Robin Mattson), who wants to be a doctor, has an affair with Cliff (Rod Haase), a star college basketball player who is being given speed by one of the hospital's doctors, and tries to expose the malpractice. Juvenile delinquent Marisa (Maria Rojo) has an affair with Carlos (Roger Cruz), who is falsely accused of taking part in a gas station hold up, and tries to prove his innocence. Cast *Candice Rialson as Sandy *Robin Mattson as Dianne *María Rojo as Marisa *Roger Cruz as Carlos *Rod Haase as Cliff Gallagher *Richard Gates as Wally *Don Keefer as D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Actresses
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Key to entries: : born in ''Nation'': this person was born abroad but was American by birth : ''Nationality''-born: this person acquired American citizenship later in life : a range is ''birth''–''death'' years : if year of death only is known, that is stated explicitly A * Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 *Mariann Aalda born *Caroline Aaron born *Diahnne Abbott born *Rose Abdoo born * Paula Abdul born *Donzaleigh Abernathy born *Whitney Able born *Candice Accola born *Amy Acker born *Jean Acker 1893–1978 *Bettye Ackerman 1924–2006 *Amy Adams born (born in Italy) * Brooke Adams born *Edie Adams 1927–2008 * Jane Adams born *Joey Lauren Adams born *Julie Adams 1926–2019 *Lillian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
Related categories * :Year of birth missing (living people) / :Year of birth unknown * :Date of birth missing (living people) / :Date of birth unknown * :Place of birth missing (living people) / :Place of birth unknown * :Year of death missing / :Year of death unknown * :Date of death missing / :Date of death unknown * :Place of death missing / :Place of death unknown * :Missing middle or first names See also * :Dead people * :Template:L, which generates this category or death years, and birth year and sort keys. : {{DEFAULTSORT:Living people 21st-century people People by status ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange County, California
Orange County is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in Southern California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,186,989, making it the third-most-populous county in California, the sixth-most-populous in the United States, and more populous than 19 American states and Washington, D.C. Although largely suburban, it is the second-most-densely-populated county in the state behind San Francisco County. The county's three most-populous cities are Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine, each of which has a population exceeding 300,000. Santa Ana is also the county seat. Six cities in Orange County are on the Pacific coast: Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente. Orange County is included in the Los Angeles-Long Beach- Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county has 34 incorporated cities. Older cities like Old Town Tustin, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Orange, and Fullerton have traditional downtowns dating back to the 19th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kentucky Fried Movie
''The Kentucky Fried Movie'' is a 1977 American independent sketch comedy film, produced by Kim Jorgensen, Larry Kostroff, and Robert K. Weiss, and directed by John Landis. Among the numerous star cameos are George Lazenby, Bill Bixby, Henry Gibson, Barry Dennen, Donald Sutherland, Tony Dow, Stephen Bishop, and the voice of Shadoe Stevens. According to writer David Zucker on the DVD commentary track, David Letterman auditioned for the role of the newscaster, but was not selected. The film also features many former members of The Groundlings and The Second City. The "feature presentation" portion of the film stars Evan C. Kim and ''hapkido'' grand master Bong Soo Han. ''The Kentucky Fried Movie'' marked the first film appearances of a number of actors who later became famous, and launched the careers of the Zucker brothers, Abrahams and Landis. Landis was recommended to direct ''National Lampoon's Animal House'' in 1978 based on his work with ''The Kentucky Fried Movie''. The f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Landis
John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American comedy and fantasy filmmaker and actor. He is best known for the comedy films that he has directed – such as ''The Kentucky Fried Movie'' (1977), ''Animal House, National Lampoon's Animal House'' (1978), The Blues Brothers (film), ''The Blues Brothers'' (1980), ''An American Werewolf in London'' (1981), ''Trading Places'' (1983), ''Three Amigos'' (1986), ''Coming to America'' (1988) and ''Beverly Hills Cop III'' (1994), for directing Michael Jackson's Michael Jackson videography, music videos for Michael Jackson's Thriller (music video), "Thriller" (1983) and "Black or White" (1991). Early life Landis was born into a American Jews, Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Shirley Levine (''née'' Magaziner) and Marshall Landis, an interior designer and decorator. Landis and his parents relocated to Los Angeles when he was four months old. Though spending his childhood in California, Landis still refers to Chicago as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cover Girl Models
''Cover Girl Models'' is a 1975 exploitation film from New World Pictures about three models who become involved in international espionage. Plot Three fashion models travel from Los Angeles to Hong Kong for a shoot. Barbara accidentally comes in possession of some microfilm and is chased by secret service agents. Claire tries to get a role in a film. Mandy tries to make it as a model and falls for their photographer. Cast * Pat Anderson as Barbara Cooper *Lindsay Bloom as Claire *Tara Strohmeier as Mandy *John Kramer as Mark *Rhonda Leigh Hopkins as Pamela *Mary Woronov as Diane *Vic Diaz as Kulik *Tony Ferrer as Ray Chua *A.C. Castro as rebel leader *Nory Wright as Tracy Marks *Mark Lebeuse as Sam Melson *Ken Metcalfe Production The film was one of the last movies New World Pictures made in the Philippines because of rising costs associated with filming there.Ed. J. Philip di Franco, ''The Movie World of Roger Corman'', Chelsea House Publishers, 1979 p 202 See also * List of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty O'Neil
''Dirty O'Neil'' is a 1974 American film directed by Leon Capetanos and Lewis Teague. Plot Jimmy O'Neil ( Morgan Paull), a cop in a small California town with a fondness for women, is forced into action when a trio of homicidal thugs invade the town. Cast * Morgan Paull - Jimmy O'Neill *Art Metrano - Lassiter * Pat Anderson - Lizzie *Jeane Manson - Ruby * Katie Saylor - Vera *Raymond O'Keefe - Lou *Tommy J. Huff - Bennie *Bob Potter - Al *Sam Laws - Clyde *Liv Lindeland - Mrs. Crawford *Kitty Carl - Bobby *Tara Strohmeier - Mary *Susan McIver - Helen See also * List of American films of 1974 A list of American films released in 1974. '' The Godfather Part II'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) A–Z Documentaries See also * 1974 in the United States References External links 1974 films ... References External links * 1970s police films 1974 films 1974 comedy-drama films 1974 directorial debut films Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claudia Jennings
Mary Eileen Chesterton (December 20, 1949 – October 3, 1979), known professionally as Claudia Jennings, was an American actress and model. Jennings was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Month for November 1969 and also Playmate of the Year for 1970. She subsequently pursued a career in acting, and was known as the "Queen of B movies".'B' movie queen dies in crash Chicago Tribune, October 4, 1979 She died in an automobile accident in 1979. Career Mary Eileen Chesterton (known as "Mimi" to friends and family) was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1949, later moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When her family moved from |
11th Victim
''11th Victim'' is a 1979 American made-for-television crime drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan and starring Bess Armstrong and Max Gail. The film was based partially on the activities of the Los Angeles Hillside Strangler and was subsequently released on home video under the title ''The Lakeside Killer''. Harry Northup, Harold Gould, and David Hayward round out the supporting cast of the movie. The film was broadcast as a November Sweeps ''CBS Tuesday Night Movie''. Director Jonathan Kaplan went on to critical acclaim as a director of feature films including ''The Accused'' (1988), ''Unlawful Entry'' (1992), '' Love Field'' (1992) and ''Brokedown Palace'' (1999). Plot Jill Kelso (Bess Armstrong) is a Des Moines, Iowa television news anchor, whose younger sister, an aspiring actress, has entered a life of prostitution in Los Angeles. When the sister becomes the eleventh victim of a sex murderer, Kelso conducts her own undercover investigation into Hollywood's night world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
