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Tony King (actor)
Tony Emanuel King (born May 6, 1947) is an American actor, political activist, and retired football player. A player for the Buffalo Bills for only one season in 1967, King subsequently became an actor and appeared in numerous exploitation and B movies, including several produced in Italy. In the 1980s, he became a member of the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to Malik Farrakhan. He currently serves as the head of security for the hip-hop group Public Enemy "Public enemy" is a term which was first widely used in the United States in the 1930s to describe individuals whose activities were seen as criminal and extremely damaging to society, though the phrase had been used for centuries to describe p .... Filmography References External links * 1947 births Living people American male film actors Members of the Nation of Islam {{US-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canton, Ohio
Canton () is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, Ohio. It is located approximately south of Cleveland and south of Akron in Northeast Ohio. The city lies on the edge of Ohio's extensive Amish country, particularly in Holmes and Wayne counties to the city's west and southwest. As of the 2020 Census, the population of Canton was 70,872, making Canton eighth among Ohio cities in population. It is the largest municipality in the Canton–Massillon metropolitan area, which includes all of Stark and Carroll counties, and was home to 401,574 residents in 2020. Founded in 1805 alongside the Middle and West Branches of Nimishillen Creek, Canton became a heavy manufacturing center because of its numerous railroad lines. However, its status in that regard began to decline during the late 20th century, as shifts in the manufacturing industry led to the relocation or downsizing of many factories and workers. After this decline, the city's industry diversified into the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparkle (1976 Film)
''Sparkle'' is a 1976 American musical drama film directed by Sam O'Steen and released by Warner Bros. Pictures. With a plot inspired by the history of the Supremes, ''Sparkle'' is a period film set in Harlem, New York during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It presents the story of a musical girl group that ends up breaking apart due to individual issues each member faces. This film not only "recreates the magic of a special period in American history, but it explores the effect of Harlem's musical and social culture on the rest of the world", as well as the linkages to black power. The film stars Irene Cara, Philip Michael Thomas, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, and Tony King. Curtis Mayfield served as the composer and producer of ''Sparkle''s songs and score. The film received generally negative reviews at the time of release and was a box office disappointment, making only $4 million against a $1 million budget. It has since developed a cult followi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Bronk (TV Series)
''Bronk'' is an American drama series created by Carroll O'Connor, who was also the executive producer, and starring Jack Palance as Detective Lieutenant Alex Bronkov. The series is set in the fictional Ocean City, California. For one season, the series aired Sundays at 10:00 pm (EST) from September 21, 1975 to March 28, 1976 on CBS. Cast *Jack Palance as Lt. Alex Bronkov *Joseph Mascolo as Mayor Pete Santori *Henry Beckman as Harry Mark * Tony King as Sgt. John Webber * Dina Ousley as Ellen Bronkov Episodes Home media On June 4, 2019, Warner Bros. released ''Bronk- The Complete Series'' on DVD via their Warner Archive Collection The Warner Archive Collection is a home video division for releasing classic and cult films from Warner Bros.' library. It started as a manufactured-on-demand (MOD) DVD series by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on March 23, 2009, with the inte .... This is a manufacture-on-demand (MOD) release, available through Warner's online store and Amazon. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirage (1995 Film)
''Mirage'' is a 1995 action-thriller film directed by Paul Williams and starred by Edward James Olmos and Sean Young. Plot There's this detective dude who's hired to follow some guy's wife because she keeps getting herself into trouble. She suffers from severe headaches and loss of memory. She never seems to know what's going on. it turns out she's got a split personality. This split personality is the one getting her in trouble. Cast * Edward James Olmos as Matteo Juarez * Sean Young as Jennifer Gale * James Andronica as Lt. Richie Randazzo * Paul Williams as Donald Gale * Sayed Badreya as Sayed * Eric Morris as The Police Captain * Susan Helen Emerson as Miranda Randazzo * William Grillo as Carmine Randazzo * Tony King as Nude Bar Tall Thug Reception Emanuel Levy of ''Variety'' wrote that "Alfred Hitchcock deserves better than the atrocious homage he gets in Paul Williams ''Mirage'', an incoherent thriller that can’t decide whether to slavishly co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daughters Of The Dust
''Daughters of the Dust'' is a 1991 independent film written, directed and produced by Julie Dash and is the first feature film directed by an African-American woman distributed theatrically in the United States.Michel, Martin (November 20, 2016)"'Daughters Of The Dust' – Re-Released Following Attention From Beyonce" NPR – ''All Things Considered''. Retrieved February 7, 2017. Set in 1902, it tells the story of three generations of Gullah (also known as Geechee) women in the Peazant family on Saint Helena Island as they prepare to migrate off the island, out of the Southern United States, and into the North. The film gained critical praise for its lush visuals, Gullah dialogue and non-linear storytelling. The cast features Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbara-O, Trula Hoosier, Vertamae Grosvenor, and Kaycee Moore and was filmed on St. Helena Island in South Carolina. ''Daughters of the Dust'' was selected for the Sundance 1991 dramatic competition. Director of photography Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Atlantis Interceptors
''The Atlantis Interceptors'' ( it, I predatori di Atlantide, lit=Predators of Atlantis; also released as ''Raiders of Atlantis'') is a 1983 Italian science fiction film directed by Ruggero Deodato and starring Christopher Connelly, Gioia Scola, Tony King, Michele Soavi and George Hilton. Synopsis Two Vietnam veterans and a team of scientists trying to raise a sunken Russian submarine face a battle for survival against Atlanteans. Cast * Christopher Connelly as Mike Ross * Gioia Scola as Dr. Cathy Rollins * Tony King as Mohammed / Washington * Stefano Mingardo as Klaus Nemnez * Ivan Rassimov as Bill Cook * Giancarlo Prati as Frank * Bruce Baron as Crystal Skull * George Hilton as Professor Peter Saunders * Mike Monty as George * Michele Soavi as James * Adriana Giuffrè * Maurizio Fardo as Larry Stoddard * Lewis E. Ciannelli as Oil Rig Commander Release ''The Atlantis Interceptors'' was released in 1983. Reception In a retrospective review, Donald Guarisco wrote for All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Score (1983 Film)
''The Big Score'' is a 1983 American crime drama film directed by Fred Williamson. The film has music composed by Jay Chattaway. Story A Chicago cop is dismissed from the force unfairly and needs to clear his name. Accused of theft, he goes after people who committed the crime. Now that he is out of the force, he is not bound by the rules as he goes after the drug lord (played by Joe Spinnell). Richard Roundtree and John Saxon appear in the film as his fellow police officers. Cast * Fred Williamson as Detective Frank Hooks * Nancy Wilson as Angie Hooks * John Saxon as Davis * Richard Roundtree as Gordon * Ed Lauter as Parks * Michael Dante as "Goldie" Jackson * D'Urville Martin as "Easy" * Bruce Glover as Koslo * Joe Spinell as Mayfield * Frank Pesce as J.C. * Tony King as "Jumbo" * Chelcie Ross as Hoffa * Ron Dean Ron Dean (born August 15, 1938) is an American film and television actor. He appeared in films including ''Rudy'', '' Risky Business'', ''The Breakfast Club' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Toy (1982 Film)
''The Toy'' is a 1982 American comedy film directed by Richard Donner. The film stars Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Ned Beatty, Scott Schwartz, Teresa Ganzel, and Virginia Capers. It is an adaptation of the 1976 French comedy film ''Le Jouet''. Plot Jack Brown is a married, unemployed man in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in danger of having his house repossessed. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to get a job working for the local paper, the ''Bugle'', he becomes so desperate that he ends up taking a job as a janitor for the wealthy and ruthless businessman U.S. Bates, who owns the paper, a department store and many other businesses. Brown is humiliated as he clumsily attempts to serve food at a luncheon. He is fired from that gig by Bates, but "Master" Eric Bates, the spoiled son of the boss, sees Jack while looking through Bates' department store. Amused at seeing Jack goof around in the store's toy section, Eric informs his father's long-suffering right-hand man, Sydney Moreho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger Joe
''Tiger Joe'' ( it, Fuga dall'arcipelago maledetto) is a 1982 Italian adventure film written and directed by Antonio Margheriti and starring David Warbeck, Annie Belle and Tony King.Kim Worthy. "Tiger Joe" in ''Vietnam War Feature Filmography: An Encyclopedic Reference of Imaginative Films about Vietnam''. J.-J. Malo, 1992. pp. 391-2. Plot Tiger Joe is a former US Army Special Forces Vietnam Veteran now gunrunning to anti-Khmer Rouge freedom fighters. When his plane is shot down, Tiger Joe joins a female rebel in her fight. Cast * David Warbeck as Joe "Tiger Joe" * Annie Belle as Kia * Tony King as "Midnight" Washington * Alan Collins as Lenny * Giancarlo Badessi as Bronski Production Cinematographer Riccardo Pallottini died in a helicopter crash during production.''Margheriti and The Last Hunter'' Documentary, 2007. Last accessed: September 2008. See also * List of Italian films of 1982 References External links * ''Tiger Joe''at Variety Distribution Variety Distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharky's Machine
''Sharky's Machine'' is a 1981 American neo-noir action thriller film directed by Burt Reynolds, who stars in the title role. It is an adaptation of William Diehl's first novel ''Sharky's Machine'' (1978) with a screenplay by Gerald Di Pego. It also stars Vittorio Gassman, Brian Keith, Charles Durning, Earl Holliman, Bernie Casey, Henry Silva, Darryl Hickman, Richard Libertini, Rachel Ward and Joseph Mascolo. The film was released by Warner Bros. on December 18, 1981, and received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ward was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress. Plot Tom Sharky, a narcotics sergeant for the Atlanta Police Department, is working on a transaction with drug dealer Highball. Another member of the force, Smiley, shows up unexpectedly during the sting, causing the drug dealer to run and Sharky to give chase, ultimately shooting the suspect on a MARTA bus, but only after the wounding of the bus driver and a passenger. In the afterma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
