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Ted Markland
Ted Markland (January 15, 1933 – December 18, 2011) was an American character actor. He is best known for the role of Reno in the NBC television series ''The High Chaparral''. He had a small part in the TV Western ''Bat Masterson (TV series), Bat Masterson'' (S2E21 as Rancher "Lem Taylor"). Filmography References External links * 1933 births 2011 deaths American male film actors {{American-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackbeard's Ghost
''Blackbeard's Ghost'' is a 1968 American Fantasy film, fantasy comedy film directed by Robert Stevenson (director), Robert Stevenson and starring Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones (actor), Dean Jones, and Suzanne Pleshette. It was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Productions and Bill Walsh (producer), Bill Walsh. It is based upon the 1965 novel of the same name by Ben Stahl (artist), Ben Stahl and was shot at the Walt Disney Studios (Burbank), Walt Disney Studios. Plot Steve Walker (Dean Jones (actor), Dean Jones) arrives in a New England seacoast fictional town, called Godolphin, to take the position of track coach at Godolphin College. The night of his arrival coincides with a charity bazaar at the hotel where he will be boarding—Blackbeard's Inn, named after the notorious English Piracy, pirate Blackbeard, Captain Edward Teach and now run by the Daughters of the Buccaneers, elderly descendants of the pirate's crew. The inn had been built from timbers of ships that had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanda Nevada
''Wanda Nevada'' is a 1979 American Western film starring Peter Fonda and Brooke Shields as the title character. (archive) It was also directed by Peter Fonda. Henry Fonda makes a cameo appearance as an Arizona prospector, making it the only film to feature the father and son together. Peter Fonda reportedly paid Henry $1000 () for one day's work on the film after receiving a call from his father that he was out of work. Plot Set in 1950s Arizona, the story follows a drifter and gambler named Beaudray Demerille (Fonda). In a card game he wins the movie's title character Wanda Nevada (Shields), a 13-year-old orphan with dreams of singing at the Grand Ole Opry. Despite his best efforts, Wanda sticks to Demerille, accompanying him to a pool hall. Texas Curly (Fix), an aging prospector, enters and tells the bar patrons about his gold mine in the Grand Canyon. They laugh him off as a drunk. As Curly leaves the bar, he drops a pouch. Wanda picks it up and follows Curly, then sees S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Which Way Is Up?
''Which Way is Up?'' is a 1977 American comedy film starring Richard Pryor and directed by Michael Schultz. It is a remake of the 1972 Italian comedy film ''The Seduction of Mimi''. Richard Pryor plays three roles: an orange picker who has two women at the same time, the orange picker's father, and a reverend who gets the orange picker's wife pregnant. Plot When he falls into a union action by mistake, Leroy Jones is forced out of town. The only option given to Leroy was a one way bus ticket to Los Angeles, where more jobs are available. While he is away, Leroy becomes smitten with Vanetta, a beautiful labor activist. When he returns home, he has to juggle his wife, his new romance with Vanetta, and his new job. Meanwhile, the Reverend Lenox Thomas takes advantage of Leroy's absence to cavort with Annie Mae, leading Leroy to take revenge with the reverend's wife. Cast * Richard Pryor as Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Reverend Lenox Thomas * Lonette McKee as Vanetta * Margaret Avery a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Gundown
''The Great Gundown'' (also known as ''Savage Red, Outlaw White'') is a 1977 American Western film directed by Paul Hunt and written by Steve Fisher. The film stars Robert Padilla, Malila Saint Duval, Richard Rust, Steve Oliver, David Eastman, Stanley Adams and Rockne Tarkington. The film was released on August 4, 1977, by AVCO Embassy Pictures. Plot Cast * Robert Padilla as Mario Ochoa / The Savage * Malila Saint Duval as Teresa * Richard Rust as Joe Riles * Steve Oliver as Arden * David Eastman as Edgely * Stanley Adams as Buck * Rockne Tarkington as Sutton * Michael Christian as Darwood * Michael Greene as Preacher Gage * Owen Orr as "Happy" Hogan * Paul Hunt as Jim, The Gunsel * Ted Markland as Herien * Haydee Dubarry as Tia Maria * Lucas Andreas as Deputy * Gene Borkan as Brink * Stephen Whittaker as Laredo * John Bellah as Billy "Bullit" * Darrell Cotton as Darrell * A.J. Solari as A.J. * Frank Packard as Jack * Miki St. Clair as Miki * John Jarrell as Townsma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Mad (1976 Film)
''Fighting Mad'' is a 1976 American action film directed by Jonathan Demme, about an Arkansas farmer played by Peter Fonda who uses Guerrilla tactics against corrupt land developers attempting to evict his family and his neighbors in order to stripmine their land. Plot An evil corporation tries to pressure a bunch of Arkansas farmers and ranchers to sell their land so they can strip-mine it for coal. The fiercely proud and stubborn Hunter family refuse to give in. This leads to a bitter conflict that results in several casualties. Eventually the take-charge no-nonsense Tom Hunter exacts a harsh revenge on the villains with the help of his bow and arrow. Cast * Peter Fonda as Tom Hunter *Lynn Lowry as Lorene Maddox *John Doucette as Jeff Hunter *Philip Carey as Pierce Crabtree *Harry Northup as Sheriff Len Skerritt *Noble Willingham as Senator Hingle * Kathleen Miller as Carolee Hunter * Scott Glenn as Charlie Hunter *Ted Markland as Hal Fraser Production The movie was on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (film)
''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' is a 1975 American psychological comedy drama film directed by Miloš Forman, based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Ken Kesey. The film stars Jack Nicholson who plays a new patient at a mental institution alongside Louise Fletcher who plays an austere nurse. It also features a supporting cast of Will Sampson, Danny DeVito, Sydney Lassick, William Redfield, as well as Christopher Lloyd and Brad Dourif in their film debuts. Filming began in January 1975 and lasted three months, taking place on location in Salem, Oregon, and the surrounding area, as well as Depoe Bay on the north Oregon coast. The producers decided to shoot the film in the Oregon State Hospital, an actual mental hospital, as this was also the setting of the novel. The hospital is still in operation (as of 2022), though the original buildings seen in the film have been demolished. The film released on November 19, 1975. Considered by many to be one of the greatest fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jory (film)
''Jory'' is a 1973 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Jorge Fons and starring Robby Benson in the title role. It was adapted from the 1969 novel of the same name by Milton R. Bass. Cast * John Marley as Roy Starr * B.J. Thomas as Jocko * Robby Benson as Jory Walden * Claudio Brook as Ethan Walden * Patricia Aspíllaga as Carmelita Starr * Brad Dexter as Jack * Benny Baker as Frank Jordan * Todd Martin as John Barron * Quintín Bulnes as Walker * Carlos Cortés as Logan * John Kelly as Thatcher * Anne Lockhart (actress), Anne Lockhart as Dora * Ted Markland as Cpl. Hap Evans * Linda Purl as Amy Barron * Eduardo López Rojas as Cookie See also * List of American films of 1973 References External links * 1973 films 1973 Western (genre) films American coming-of-age films American Western (genre) films Films based on Western (genre) novels Films shot in Mexico Embassy Pictures films 1970s English-language films 1970s American films {{1970s-Western-film-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulzana's Raid
''Ulzana's Raid'' is a 1972 American Revisionist Western film starring Burt Lancaster, Richard Jaeckel, Bruce Davison and Joaquin Martinez. The film, which was filmed on location in Arizona, was directed by Robert Aldrich based on a script by Alan Sharp. It portrays a brutal raid by Chiricahua Apaches against European settlers in 1880s Arizona. The bleak and nihilistic tone of U.S. troops chasing an elusive merciless enemy has been seen as allegory to the United States participation in the Vietnam War. Plot Following mistreatment by Indian agency authorities, Ulzana breaks out of the San Carlos Indian Reservation with a small Chiricahua war party. When news reaches Fort Lowell, the commanding officer sends riders out to alert the local settlers. However, both troopers are ambushed separately; one is dragged away while the other kills the European woman he is escorting and then himself. The Apaches play catch with his liver. The woman's husband, who stayed behind to protect h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play It Again, Sam (film)
''Play It Again, Sam'' is a 1972 American comedy film written by and starring Woody Allen, based on his 1969 Broadway play of the same name. The film was directed by Herbert Ross, instead of Allen, who usually directs his own written work. The film is about a recently divorced film critic, Allan Felix, who is urged to begin dating again by his best friend and his best friend's wife. Allan identifies with the 1942 film ''Casablanca'' and the character Rick Blaine as played by Humphrey Bogart. The film is liberally sprinkled with clips from the movie and ghost-like appearances of Bogart (Jerry Lacy) giving advice on how to treat women. Plot Set in San Francisco, ''Play It Again, Sam'' begins with the closing scenes of ''Casablanca'', with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The main character, Allan Felix, is seen watching the film in a cinema, mouth agape. He leaves the cinema regretting that he will never be like Rick. Apart from apparitions of Bogart, Allan also has frequent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doomsday Machine (film)
''Doomsday Machine'', also known as ''Escape from Planet Earth'' (video title), is an American science fiction film filmed in 1967 but completed without the original cast or sets in 1972. Plot A spy (Essie Lin Chia) discovers that the Chinese government has created a doomsday device (the "key" to which, "only Chairman Mao has") capable of destroying the Earth and it will be activated in 72 hours. Soon after, ''Astra'' – a two-year return mission to Venus by the United States Space Program – has its time of launch speeded up and half of the male flight crew are replaced by women shortly before take-off, including one Russian. Shortly before blastoff military alerts are put into effect. After leaving Earth, the seven crew members of ''Astra'' deduce that they have been put together to restart the human race should the Chinese activate their device. Shortly after this, the device goes off and Earth is destroyed. As Astra continues to Venus, the crew realizes that a safe landing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome Home, Soldier Boys
''Welcome Home, Soldier Boys'' is a 1972 American drama film directed by Richard Compton and starring Joe Don Baker, Paul Koslo, Alan Vint, Elliott Street, Jennifer Billingsley and Billy "Green" Bush. Written by Guerdon Trueblood, the film was released on September 8, 1972, by 20th Century Fox. Plot Danny, Shooter, Kid and Fatback are a group of four veterans returning home from Vietnam who decide to subsequently go on a road trip. They decided to purchase a Cadillac, managing to hustle the price down from $6,200 to $5,500 from the dealer and load the Cadillac with weapons. On their way they pick up a girl who begins to party with the gang, but then Danny gets a hold of her and tries to sexually assault her. As she struggles she is thrown out of the car driving at 65 mph, killing her. The gang decide to visit a bunch of old settlements, meet up in a basketball court inside of a local high school and watching the game, reminiscing on the old times at the school. They meet up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |