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The Hunter (1980 Film)
''The Hunter'' is a 1980 American biographical action thriller film directed by Buzz Kulik and starring Steve McQueen. The film was McQueen's final role before his death in November of that year at age 50. The cast also features Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton, Ben Johnson, and Richard Venture. This was the last theatrical film made by director Buzz Kulik. Plot Ralph "Papa" Thorson (Steve McQueen) arrives in a small town in Illinois where, despite being a terrible driver (a running joke used throughout the film), he captures fugitive Tommy Price (LeVar Burton) for fleeing on his bail. Thorson next drives to Houston to bring in a dangerous punk named Billie Joe, whose kinfolk include Sheriff Strong (Ben Johnson), a corrupt redneck lawman who warns Thorson not to get involved. Papa ignores him and ends up in a destructive fight with the enormous fugitive but succeeds in apprehending him. Thorson drives both Tommy Price and Billie Joe back to Los Angeles, where he collec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buzz Kulik
Seymour "Buzz" Kulik (July 23, 1922 – January 13, 1999) was an American film director and film producer, producer. He directed 72 films and television shows, including the landmark CBS television network anthology series ''Playhouse 90'' and several episodes of ''The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series), The Twilight Zone''. Kulik went on to direct Television film, made-for-tv movies, such as ''Brian's Song''. He was also the television adviser for Edmund Muskie during his 1972 campaign for President. Filmography * ''Collector's Item (1958 film), Collector's Item'' (1958 TV film) * ''Perry Mason Case of the Pint-Sized Client'' (1958 TV) * ''The Explosive Generation'' (1961) * ''Kings of Broadway'' (1962 TV film) * ''The Yellow Canary'' (1963) * ''Ready for the People'' (1964) * ''Kentucky Jones'' (1964–1965 TV series) * ''Warning Shot (1967 film), Warning Shot'' (1967) * ''Campo 44'' (1967 television pilot film) * ''Sergeant Ryker'' (1968, shot in 1963 as a television featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph "Papa" Thorson
Ralph Edgar "Papa" Thorson Jr. (July 11, 1926 – November 17, 1991) was an American bounty hunter. In 1976, he was the subject of a biography by Christopher Keane. In that biography, Sue Lyon states, "He's the only man I know who can do a bastard's job with taste and come off looking like a nice guy." The 1980 movie '' The Hunter'' starring Steve McQueen was based on Christopher Keane's book. At 310 pounds (140 kg) and six-foot-two (188 cm), Keane states, there is a "different Papa than the modern day bounty hunter. Papa is also a church bishop; Master bridge champion; renowned astrologer; criminology alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley; child nutritionist, aficionado of classical music." Papa was born on 11 July 1926 in Anaconda, Montana. His mother, the former Margaret Hayford, had married his father, Ralph Edgar Thorson, Sr., in 1923. The Thorson family had immigrated from Norway in 1886, while the Hayford family had immigrated from England in 1635. Papa s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael D
Michael D may refer to: * Mike D (born 1965), founding member of the Beastie Boys Arts * Michael D. Cohen (actor) (born 1975), Canadian actor * Michael D. Ellison, African American recording artist * Michael D. Fay, American war artist * Michael D. Ford (1928–2018), English set decorator * Michael D. Roberts, American actor Business * Michael D. Dingman (1931–2017), American businessman * Michael D. Ercolino (1906–1982), American businessman * Michael D. Fascitelli, (born c. 1957), American businessman * Michael D. Penner (born 1969), Canadian lawyer and businessman Education * Michael D. Aeschliman (born 1948), American–Swiss educator * Michael D. Cohen (academic) (1945–2013), professor of complex systems, information and public policy at the University of Michigan * Michael D. Hanes, American music educator * Michael D. Hurley (born 1976), British Professor of Literature and Theology * Michael D. Johnson, a former President of John Carroll University * Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Burton
Anthony Mabron Burton (March 23, 1937 – February 25, 2016) was an American actor and boxer. He was known for his role as Tony "Duke" Evers in the ''Rocky'' films. Early life Burton was born in Flint, Michigan. He had a younger sister named Loretta. A Flint Northern High School graduate, he was a Michigan Golden Gloves heavyweight boxing champion and two-time all-state football player. At Northern, he played halfback. In 1954, he scored 13 touchdowns and led his team in scoring. Many of his scoring runs were of 50 yards or more. He gained 820 yards rushing that year, and one of his runs was for 95 yards. That same year, he was selected to the first teams of the All City and All Valley teams as a halfback. He was also chosen as an All State honorable mention. He was the team's co-captain and Most Valuable Player. Burton led his team in yards gained and receiving yards. In one game against Grand Rapids Catholic, he gained 213 total yards. At Northern, Burton was also the leadin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taurean Blacque
Taurean Blacque (born Herbert Middleton Jr.; May 10, 1940 – July 21, 2022) was an American television and stage actor, best known for his role as Detective Neal Washington on the series ''Hill Street Blues''. He stated that he chose the name "Taurean" because his astrological sign was Taurus (astrology), Taurus. He was at one time a national spokesman for adoption, adoptive services.S. Pearl Sharp"Giving respect to dads who adopt,"''News & Notes'', National Public Radio, June 16, 2006. Blacque was a Christian, and his faith influenced his desire to be involved with adoption.Michael E. Hill. "Blacque Happy to be Sharing 'Generations' On TV and Off." Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 27, 1989, p. 4-D. Early life and career Blacque was born Herbert Middleton Jr. on May 10, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey. Before appearing on television, Blacque trained and performed at the New Federal Theatre in New York City, a theater founded to provide opportunities to minorities and women. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathaniel Taylor (actor)
Nathaniel Taylor (March 31, 1938 – February 27, 2019) was an American television and film actor best known for portraying Rollo Lawson on the 1970s sitcoms ''Sanford and Son'', '' Grady'' and the 1980s sitcom '' Sanford''. He acted in several movies and TV shows and later created a performing arts studio. Some of the major shows where he acted are ''The Redd Foxx Show'', '' Police Story'' and ''What's Happening!!'' . Taylor was in the films '' Trouble Man'' (1972) and ''Willie Dynamite'' (1974). Early life Taylor was born on March 31, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up, he had two brothers (Richard and Eugene) and three sisters (Betty, Mary, and Rose). Career Before becoming an actor, Taylor was working as an electrician at the Performing Arts Society of Los Angeles (PASLA). His mentor, Larry Clark, suggested he try out for a part. Clark had him read a few lines to him and then sent him down to Redd Foxx's room. They had talked about their hometown, St. Louis. Foxx told ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Bass
Bobby Bass (occasionally Bob Bass) (August 6, 1936 in California – November 7, 2001) was an American actor, stunt performer, and stunt coordinator/second unit director. Early life Bass, a graduate of Morningside High School in Inglewood, California, was an enthusiast of the martial arts. As a teenager, he became a judo champion, meeting Gene LeBell who introduced him to the stunt industry in Hollywood. Bass served in the military, initially as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and then in Special Forces to become a special forces instructor. He resumed competing in judo and attained the rank of third degree black belt. Career Bass made a career in movies and television in a variety of genres working with Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone, and John Wayne. He taught martial arts and weapons handling to Geena Davis, Michael Douglas, Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Susan Sarandon, and Kathleen Turner. Bass appeared in TV commercials and TV series such as ''Fantasy Island'', ''M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theodore Wilson
Theodore Rosevelt "Teddy" Wilson (December 10, 1943 – July 21, 1991) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for his recurring roles as Earl the Postman on the ABC sitcom ''That's My Mama'', and Sweet Daddy Williams on the CBS sitcom ''Good Times'' and Phil Wheeler on ''Sanford Arms'' (1977). Career Born in Harlem, New York City, Wilson studied music at Florida A&M University before switching to drama. Upon returning to New York, he joined the Negro Ensemble Company and later worked with the Arena Stage Repertory. He made his acting debut in the blaxploitation film, ''Cotton Comes to Harlem'', in 1970. The following year, Wilson left New York City and moved to Los Angeles to further his acting career. He made his television debut in a two-episode role as Hawthorne Dooley on the television series ''The Waltons''. In 1973, Wilson was cast as the character High Strung on the CBS sitcom ''Roll Out''. The series was canceled after 12 episodes. The fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago River
The Chicago River is a system of rivers and canals with a combined length of that runs through the city of Chicago, including its center (the Chicago Loop). Though not especially long, the river is notable because it is one of the reasons for Chicago's geographic importance: the related Chicago Portage is a link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River Basin, and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The river is also noteworthy for its natural and human-engineered history. In 1887, the Illinois General Assembly decided to reverse the flow of the Chicago River through civil engineering by taking water from Lake Michigan and discharging it into the Mississippi River watershed, partly in response to concerns created by an extreme weather event in 1885 that threatened the city's water supply. In 1889, the Illinois General Assembly created the Chicago Sanitary District (now the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) to replace the Illinois and Michigan Canal with the Chica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina City
Marina City is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg. The multi-building complex opened between 1963 and 1967 and occupies almost an entire city block on State Street on the north bank of the Chicago River on the Near North Side, directly across from the Loop. Portions of the complex were designated a Chicago Landmark in 2016. The complex consists of two , 65-story apartment towers, opened in 1963, which include physical plant penthouses. It also includes a 10-story office building (now a hotel) opened in 1964, and a saddle-shaped auditorium building originally used as a cinema. The four buildings, access driveways, and a small plaza that originally included an ice rink are built on a raised platform next to the Chicago River. Beneath the platform, at river level, is a small marina for pleasure craft, giving the structures their name. History The Marina City complex wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Rosales Jr
Thomas Rosales Jr. (born February 3, 1948) is an American actor and stuntman who has appeared in more than 100 films. His first known appearance as a stuntman was in ''Battle for the Planet of the Apes'' in 1973. Rosales' filmography includes; ''Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'', ''RoboCop 2'', '' Scarface'', ''Need for Speed'', '' Tremors 2: Aftershocks'', '' Universal Soldier'', ''Predator 2'', ''L.A. Confidential'', ''U.S. Marshals'', '' Deep Impact'', '' The Running Man'', '' The Hunter'', '' The Lost World: Jurassic Park'', ''Speed'', '' NCIS, The A-Team, Walker Texas Ranger'' ''Blood In Blood Out'' and ''Analyze That''. Partial filmography * 1980 '' The Hunter'' as Anthony Bernardo * 1986 '' Raw Deal'' as Jesus * 1987 '' The Running Man'' as Chico * 1990 ''RoboCop 2'' as Chet * 1990 ''Predator 2'' as El Scorpio Gang Member * 1990 '' Alligator II: The Mutation'' as Victor * 1991 ''One Good Cop'' as Beniamino Associate #3 * 1991 ''Ricochet'' as Gonzalo, Drug Dealer * 1991 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamaze
The Lamaze technique, also known as the psychoprophylactic method or simply Lamaze, began as a prepared childbirth technique. As an alternative to medical intervention during childbirth, it was popularized in the 1950s by French obstetrician Dr. Fernand Lamaze and based on his observations in the Soviet Union. The goal of Lamaze is to build a mother's confidence in her ability to give birth, through classes that help pregnant women understand how to cope with pain in ways that both facilitate labor and promote comfort, including relaxation techniques, movement, and massage. There is a training and certification program available to practitioners, leading to the Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) designation. History Dr. Lamaze was influenced by childbirth practices in the Soviet Union, which involved breathing and relaxation techniques under the supervision of a ''"monitrice"'', or midwife. The Lamaze method gained popularity in the United States after Marjorie Karmel wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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