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The Bitch (film)
''The Bitch'' is a 1979 British drama film directed by Gerry O'Hara. It is a sequel to '' The Stud'' (1978) and, like its predecessor, is based on a novel by the British author Jackie Collins and stars her sister Joan Collins as Fontaine Khaled. Both films were made for a relatively small sum but were highly profitable at the box office, and were among the first successes in the emerging home video market of the early 1980s. Plot Following from where '' The Stud'' left off, Fontaine Khaled is now a divorcee. While she still leads an extravagant jetset lifestyle and did get a rather hefty divorce settlement, she no longer has the financial security of being a billionaire's wife and her once-successful London nightclub, "Hobo", is now failing due to a newer club taking away most of the former patrons. While on a flight returning to London from New York, she meets handsome Italian gambler Nico Cantafora. In order to impress Fontaine, Nico pretends he is a wealthy businessman, thou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry O'Hara
Gerald O'Hara (born October 1924, Boston, Lincolnshire) is an English film and television director. O'Hara was an assistant director on Laurence Olivier's film, ''Richard III''; the Carol Reed film, ''Our Man in Havana'' and the Academy Award-winning '' Tom Jones''. O'Hara's directorial debut was the 1963 cautionary tale ''That Kind of Girl'', about the dangers of contracting venereal disease. During the 1960s, he directed episodes of '' The Avengers'' and a film based on a Van Der Valk novel by Nicolas Freeling, ''Amsterdam Affair''. O'Hara directed the highly controversial and rarely seen film ''The Brute''. O'Hara directed and wrote the screenplay for the 1979 film, '' The Bitch'', an adaptation of the Jackie Collins novel. Later television credits include directing and writing episodes of '' The Professionals'', script editor for the ITV series ''C.A.T.S. Eyes'' and directing an episode of ''Press Gang''. Selected filmography * ''That Kind of Girl'' (1963) * ''Game for T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Hendry
Ian Mackendrick Hendry (13 January 1931 – 24 December 1984) was a British actor. He worked on several British TV series of the 1960s and 1970s, including the lead in the first series of '' The Avengers'' and '' The Lotus Eaters'', and played roles in the films '' The Hill'' (1965), '' Repulsion'' (1965), ''Get Carter'' (1971), and ''Theatre of Blood'' (1973). Early years Hendry was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, on 13 January 1931. His mother, Enid (née Rushton), was born in Durham in 1906, and father, George Rushton, was an artist and Head of the Ipswich Art School (1906 – 1929). His father, James Hendry, was born in 1901 in Glasgow where he graduated with a degree in chemistry from the University of Glasgow before moving to Ipswich in 1924 to take up a graduate position with R & W Paul Ltd. Hendry's younger brother, Donald, was born on 15 August 1933. They were both educated at the Ipswich School and Culford School, Suffolk. At Culford School, Hendry took an interest in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alibe Parsons
Alibe Parsons (born 21 December 1945) is an actress who has worked in both film and television. On television, she is best known for her regular role in the 1970s BBC drama ''Gangsters'' as Sarah Gant. She also had a recurring role in the science fiction series '' Space: 1999'' and an appearance in '' Doctor Who'' in the 1986 serial ''Mindwarp''. ''Doctor Who Guide''. Other credits include: '' Coronation Street'', '' Bergerac'', '' Lovejoy'', '' Holby City'', '' |
Bill Mitchell (actor)
Bill or Billy Mitchell may refer to: People In arts and entertainment * Billy Mitchell (saxophonist) (1926–2001), American jazz tenor saxophonist * Billy Mitchell (pianist) (born 1943), American jazz pianist * Bill Mitchell (artistic director) (1951–2017), founder of theatre company Wildworks * W. R. Mitchell (1928–2015), British writer * Billy Mitchell, performer on the Canadian television game show ''Acting Crazy'' (1991–1994) * Billy Mitchell, performer with the American rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group the Clovers * Billy Mitchell, performer with the English folk rock and progressive rock band Lindisfarne * Billy Mitchell, performer with the folk rock/electric folk group Jack the Lad * Billy Mitchell (''EastEnders''), fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders In sports * Bill Mitchell (Canadian football) (born 1935), former award-winning professional Canadian football centre * Bill Mitchell (ice hockey) (1930–2014), Canadian professional ice hockey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Thorogood
Maurice may refer to: People *Saint Maurice (died 287), Roman legionary and Christian martyr *Maurice (emperor) or Flavius Mauricius Tiberius Augustus (539–602), Byzantine emperor *Maurice (bishop of London) (died 1107), Lord Chancellor and Lord Keeper of England *Maurice of Carnoet (1117–1191), Breton abbot and saint *Maurice, Count of Oldenburg (fl. 1169–1211) *Maurice of Inchaffray (14th century), Scottish cleric who became a bishop *Maurice, Elector of Saxony (1521–1553), German Saxon nobleman *Maurice, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg (1551–1612) *Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange (1567–1625), stadtholder of the Netherlands *Maurice, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel or Maurice the Learned (1572–1632) *Maurice of Savoy (1593–1657), prince of Savoy and a cardinal *Maurice, Duke of Saxe-Zeitz (1619–1681) *Maurice of the Palatinate (1620–1652), Count Palatine of the Rhine *Maurice of the Netherlands (1843–1850), prince of Orange-Nassau *Maurice Chevalier (1888–1972), Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Fussey
Sharon ( he, שָׁרוֹן ''Šārôn'' "plain") is a given name as well as an Israeli surname. In English-speaking areas, Sharon is now predominantly a feminine given name. However, historically it was also used as a masculine given name. In Israel, it is used both as a masculine and a feminine given name. Etymology The Hebrew word simply means "plain", but in the Hebrew Bible, is the name specifically given to the fertile plain between the Samarian Hills and the coast, known (tautologically) as Sharon plain in English. The phrase "rose of Sharon" (חבצלת השרון ''ḥăḇaṣṣeleṯ ha-sharon'') occurs in the KJV translation of the Song of Solomon ("I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valley"), and has since been used in reference to a number of flowering plants. Unlike other unisex names that have come to be used almost exclusively as feminine (e.g. Evelyn), ''Sharon'' was never predominantly a masculine name. Usage before 1925 is very rare and was apparentl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Jagger
Christopher Jagger (born 19 December 1947) is an English musician. He is the younger brother of rock star Mick Jagger, frontman for the Rolling Stones. Early life, family and education Jagger was born into a middle-class family in Dartford, Kent. His father, Basil Fanshawe "Joe" Jagger (13 April 1913 – 11 November 2006), and grandfather, David Ernest Jagger, were both teachers. His mother, Eva Ensley Mary (née Scutts; 6 April 1913 – 18 May 2000), born in New South Wales, Australia, of English descent, was a hairdresser. Jagger attended secondary school at Eltham College. He won a place to study drama at the University of Manchester but opted not to go, preferring instead to spend time in London where elder brother Mick was enjoying his first years of fame. Career Jagger has worked in many fields, including theatre, cinema, clothes design, and decoration. He first appeared in the musical ''Hair'' in Tel Aviv for six months, later with the Black Theatre of Brix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Sweeney (actor)
George Sweeney (born April 1943), is a British film and television actor who commenced his acting career in the 1970s. Sweeney has numerous television credits, including ''Z-Cars'' (1971), ''Rumpole of the Bailey'' (1975), ''Dixon of Dock Green'' (1976), '' Softly, Softly'' (1971–76), '' The New Avengers'' (1976), '' The Sweeney'' (appeared in the episodes "Taste of Fear" and "On the Run" in 1976), ''Return of the Saint'' (1978), '' Spearhead'' (1978–79), ''Citizen Smith'' as 'Speed' (1977–80), ''Fair Ground!'' (1983), ''Remington Steele'' (1985), '' Matlock'' (1987), ''Jack the Ripper'' (1988) as John Netley, ''Minder'' (1980–93), ''Pie in the Sky'' (1995), ''The Brittas Empire'' (1996), ''Trial & Retribution'' (1997),''The Bill'' (1992–2006) and ''Casualty'' (1994–2007).Sweeney on the |
Peter Wight (actor)
Peter Wight (born 1950), sometimes credited as Peter Wright, is a British actor. Acting career His television credits include: ''Our Zoo'', ''Z-Cars'', '' Meantime'', ''Anna Lee'', ''Life on Mars'', ''Holby City'', '' Where the Heart Is'', ''Jane Eyre'' (1997), ''Early Doors'', ''Midsomer Murders'', ''Monday Monday'', '' Party Animals'', '' Hit & Miss'', '' The Paradise'', ''The Crown'', ''Brief Encounters'' and ''This Time with Alan Partridge''. He also appeared in the 2011 miniseries series ''Case Sensitive'' and the 2012 series '' Public Enemies''. Film appearances include ''Naked'', '' Secrets & Lies'', '' FairyTale: A True Story'', ''Vera Drake'', ''Pride & Prejudice'', ''Babel'', '' All or Nothing'', ''A Bunch of Amateurs'', '' Another Year'', ''Mr. Turner'', ''Hot Fuzz'', ''Persuasion'', and '' Trespass Against Us''. His stage career includes ''In the Republic of Happiness'' at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at the Royal Court in 2012/13, and in '' Electra'' by Sophocles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Fisher (actor)
Douglas Marjoribanks Fisher (20 September 1941 – 9 July 2000) was an English actor best known for playing Larry Simmonds in ''Man About the House'' (1973–1976), Sammy in the films '' The Stud'' (1978) and '' The Bitch'' (1979) and Jim Medhurst in '' London's Burning'' (1988–1993). Early life He graduated from St Edmund Hall, Oxford in 1966, with a degree in French and Russian. Career He portrayed Larry Simmonds, the lovable rogue who occupied the attic apartment in the ITV sitcom ''Man About the House'' and played Sammy in the films '' The Stud'' (1978) and '' The Bitch'' (1979), opposite Joan Collins. He also appeared in '' All Our Saturdays'', ''Yes Minister'', ''Home to Roost'', '' Sorry!'', ''Haggard'', '' Close to Home'', '' Goodnight Sweetheart'', ''The Upper Hand'' and ''Heartbeat''. His final role was a clergyman in the 1999 miniseries adaptation of ''Oliver Twist''. He also played the role of Jim Medhurst (Kevin Medhurst's father) In TV series '' London's Burn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carolyn Seymour
Carolyn Seymour is an English actress, best known for portraying the role of Abby Grant in the BBC series '' Survivors'' (1975), and Queen Myrrah in the '' Gears of War'' franchise. Career Born Carolyn von Benckendorf in Buckinghamshire to an Estonian father of Russian descent and an Irish mother. One of her early television roles was as Jenny in the BBC drama series ''Take Three Girls''. and an early film appearance was as Zita in the film ''Steptoe and Son'' (1972) alongside Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell. Her best-known movie role remains Grace Gurney in '' The Ruling Class'' (also 1972), opposite Peter O'Toole. She left ''Survivors'' at the end of its first series due to disagreements with the producers over the direction the show and her character were taking. She appeared in the '' Space: 1999'' episode "The Seance Spectre", and with Joan Collins in '' The Bitch'' (1979). She then moved to the United States and made numerous television appearances including ''Hart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ratzenberger
John Dezso Ratzenberger (born April 6, 1947)About John from Ratzenberger's official website is an American actor, comedian and director. He is best known for playing the character on the comedy series '' Cheers'', for which he earned two nominations. He also played a role in the short-lived spin-off ''The Tortellis'' and in an episode of '' |
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