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There Is No 13
''There Is No 13'' is a 1974 American surrealist drama film directed by William Sachs and starring Mark Damon. It was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival. Premise During the Vietnam War, a soldier remembers the 12 women he has been with. But, there is no 13. Cast * Mark Damon as George Thomas * Margaret Markov as Number Eleven * Harvey Lembeck as Older George * Jean Jennings as Number Twelve * Lee Moore as Dr. Honneycutt * Reuben Schafer as Mr. A. * Bonnie Inch as Rosie Reception When the film screened at Berlin International Film Festival, it polarized the audiences due to it being American, dealing with the Vietnam war. During the screening, there were protests, with some people shouting and someone turning the light in the auditorium on and off a few times. A judge told Sachs that the film should have won a Golden Bear award "because it was the only unusual film" at the festival, and that it didn't only because the jury was worried about the public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sachs
William Sachs is an American film director/producer and writer. Besides his work as a writer and director, since working on ''Joe'', Sachs has been particularly noted for successfully doctoring others' films prior to release in order to conform them to the producers' wishes for broader commercial appeal. His films have screened and received more than 25 awards at various festivals. Life and career Originally, Sachs studied business and accounting, but disliked it. After enlisting in the United States Air Force and serving in England, he went to college again, majoring in sociology. After talking a film course, he found his passion and decided to study film at London Film School where he directed three short films that won awards during his studies. In addition, he studied acting with Michael Gough in London, and with various teachers in the US. Following his studies, he started working in the US, first re-working films deemed problematic by producers, including ''Joe'', for whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |