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Walking Thunder
''Walking Thunder'' is a 1994 film starring James Read, John Denver and David Tom and Bart the Bear, written and directed by Craig Clyde. It relates the memoirs of a young boy Jacob McKay who travels with his family on a wagon on their way to California and become stranded in the Rockies. There they learn to survive, adapt to their surroundings and make the most of what they have with the help of a mountain man, an elderly Sioux medicine man and a legendary bear known by the Native Americans as Walking Thunder. The film won a Silver Award at the Worldfest Film Festival. It was released in 1995, but was not widely distributed until 1997. Plot A young boy, Danny McKay, stays with his grandmother while his parents are away. The grandmother gives him a journal written by his grandfather when the latter was a teenage boy. It relates how he, Jacob McKay, travelled with his parents and younger brother Toby in a covered wagon on the way to California to seek a better life. Somehow they be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Read
James Christopher Read (born July 31, 1953) is an American actor. He played the role of George Hazard in the ''North and South'' television miniseries, and had a recurring role as Victor Bennett on the supernatural series ''Charmed'' between 2001 and 2006. Early life Read was born in Buffalo, New York. He started acting as a student of law at the University of Oregon where he graduated in 1976. He studied acting in New York City and then did several Off-Broadway and regional theaters such as '' The Denver Center Theatre Company'', where he had a couple of leading roles and spent three seasons. In 1998, he earned his Master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine University. Career Read is best known for his role as George Hazard in the three ''North and South'' miniseries (1985, 1986 and 1994) based on the John Jakes trilogy of novels of the same name (his co-star, Patrick Swayze, taught him how to ride a horse), and for his co-starring role in the movie ''Beaches'' (1988). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, activist, and humanitarian whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s. Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America's best-selling performers; AllMusic has called Denver "among the most beloved entertainers of his era". Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He had 33 albums and singles that were certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by the RIAA, with estimated sales of more than 33 million units. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Tom
David Tom is an American actor, most famous for portraying Billy Abbott on the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' from 1999 to 2002, and again in 2014. Career In 1993, Tom was nominated for two Young Artist Awards for his roles in ''Stepfather III'' and ''Stay Tuned (film), Stay Tuned''. In 1994, he was again nominated for "Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture" for ''Swing Kids (1993 film), Swing Kids'', alongside co-stars Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale and Frank Whaley. He portrayed Billy Abbott on the CBS soap opera, ''The Young and the Restless'', from 1999 to 2002. Tom received two Daytime Emmy nominations for "Outstanding Younger Actor" in 2000 and 2001, winning in the former year. , Lifetime (TV network). Accessed 9 April 2010. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bart The Bear
Bart the Bear (January 19, 1977 – May 10, 2000) was a male Kodiak bear best known for his numerous appearances in films, including '' The Bear'' (for which he received widespread acclaim),Prettyman, Brett"Utah's Bart the Bear: Hollywood star, savior for grizzly habitat" ''The Salt Lake Tribune'', Feb. 3, 2014, accessed November 19, 2021. ''White Fang'', ''Legends of the Fall'', and ''The Edge''. He was trained by animal trainers Doug (b. October 8, 1942, in Erie, Pennsylvania) and Lynne Seus (née Lynda Beers on March 27, 1944, in Lincoln, Nebraska) of Wasatch Rocky Mountain Wildlife, Inc., in Heber City, Utah.Bart the Bear a Wasatch Rocky Mountain Wildlife (accessed April 7, 2010). Early life [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Clyde
Craig Clyde is an American actor, screenplay writer, and film director. He lives in Salt Lake City and is the father of K. C. Clyde. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Clyde is the cofounder of Majestic Entertainment Inc., a film production company based out of Utah. Currently Clyde and his son K.C. own Seerstone Entertainment. They write and produce independent films. Awards *Five-time winner of the International "Telly" award, documentary division *Grand Jury Award, Houston International Film Festival, ''America the Beautiful'' *The Golden Camera, Chicago Industrial Film Festival, ''America the Beautiful'' *Telly Award, ''America the Beautiful'' *Silver Award, Houston International Film Festival, ''Wind Dancer'' *Best Original Screenplay, Houston International Film Festival, ''Calico Jack'' *Best Original Screenplay, Santa Clarita International Children's Film Festival, ''Calico Jack'' *Gold Award (best theatrical film, small budget), Hous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains, also known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range and the largest mountain system in North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch in straight-line distance from the northernmost part of western Canada, to New Mexico in the southwestern United States. Depending on differing definitions between Canada and the U.S., its northern terminus is located either in northern British Columbia's Terminal Range south of the Liard River and east of the Trench, or in the northeastern foothills of the Brooks Range/ British Mountains that face the Beaufort Sea coasts between the Canning River and the Firth River across the Alaska-Yukon border. Its southernmost point is near the Albuquerque area adjacent to the Rio Grande rift and north of the Sandia–Manzano Mountain Range. Being the easternmost portion of the North American Cordillera, the Rockies are distinct from the tectonically younger Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada, which both lie farther to its west. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Keith
Brian Keith (born Robert Alba Keith, November 14, 1921 – June 24, 1997) was an American film, television, and stage actor who in his six-decade career gained recognition for his work in films such as the Disney family film '' The Parent Trap'' (1961); '' Johnny Shiloh'' (1963); the comedy ''The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming'' (1966); and the adventure saga ''The Wind and the Lion'' (1975), in which he portrayed President Theodore Roosevelt. On television, two of his best-known roles were those of bachelor-uncle-turned-reluctant-parent Bill Davis in the 1960s sitcom ''Family Affair'', and a tough retired judge in the 1980s lighthearted crime drama ''Hardcastle and McCormick''. He also starred in ''The Brian Keith Show'', which aired on NBC from 1972 to 1974, where he portrayed a pediatrician who operated a free clinic on Oahu, and in the CBS comedy series ''Heartland''. Early life Robert Alba Keith was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on November 14, 1921, to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irene Miracle
Irene Miracle is an American film and television actress and director. Early life Miracle was raised in Oklahoma of "French Arcadian ... Scots-Irish, Russian, French and Osage" descent. Acting career Her first film appearance was as a murder victim in '' Night Train Murders'' (1975), an Italian '' Last House on the Left''-clone. Her most prestigious role was in Alan Parker's '' Midnight Express'' (1978), a worldwide box office success. For her role as the girlfriend of the incarcerated protagonist, she won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year - Female. Miracle followed that film with another major role in Dario Argento's ''Inferno'' (1980), as a woman who comes to believe the New York City apartment building she lives in also houses a centuries-old witch. Since then, she has continued her acting work, while also writing, directing and producing. In 1979, Miracle appeared in the episode "Now You See Her..." of the NBC television crime drama series ''The Eddie Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Thin Elk
Marvin (Ted) Thin Elk, Sr. (August 14, 1919 – January 27, 1997) was a Sicangu Lakota Sioux actor who spent most of his life on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Ted became very involved in the Sicangu Lakota community through his participation in the Lakota Treaty Council and membership in the Grey Eagle Society. Because of his involvement in the community, Ted Thin Elk was awarded the title of chief. At the age of 72 Ted was cast in his first role as Grandpa Sam Reaches in the film ''Thunderheart''. For his work in the film, Ted Thin Elk was accorded a First Americans in the Arts Award in 1992, the first year the honor was awarded. Ted continued his acting career by participating in two more films, ''The Broken Chain'' and ''Walking Thunder ''Walking Thunder'' is a 1994 film starring James Read, John Denver and David Tom and Bart the Bear, written and directed by Craig Clyde. It relates the memoirs of a young boy Jacob McKay who travels with his family on a wagon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Shanks (stuntman)
Donald L. Shanks (born February 26, 1950) is an American actor and stuntman, known for his role as Michael Myers in '' Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers'', and Nakoma, the Native American friend of the title character in the 1977 television series '' The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams''. Biography Shanks was born in Piasa, Illinois in 1950. Shanks portrayed Michael Myers in '' Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers''. In 2006, he appeared as Ben Willis, the infamous serial killer in the film '' I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer''. Shanks, who is of Cherokee and Illini descent, appeared in the film '' The Last Sin Eater'' as a Native American chief. It was released in the U.S. on February 9, 2007. Filmography Actor *'' Smothered'' (2016) - Self *'' Little Bear and the Master'' (2008) *'' The Last Sin Eater'' (2007) - Indian Chief *'' I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer'' (2006) (V) - Ben Willis / The Fisherman *'' Urban Legends: Bloody Mary'' (2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert DoQui
Robert DoQui (April 20, 1934 – February 9, 2008) was an American actor who starred in film and on television. He is best known for his roles as King George in the 1973 film ''Coffy'', starring Pam Grier; as Wade in Robert Altman's 1975 film ''Nashville''; and as Sgt. Warren Reed in the 1987 science fiction film ''RoboCop'', the 1990 sequel ''RoboCop 2'', and the 1993 sequel ''RoboCop 3''. He starred on television and is also known for his voice as Pablo Robertson on the cartoon series ''Harlem Globetrotters'' from 1970 to 1973. Early life DoQui was born on April 20, 1934, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Air Force before heading to Hollywood in the early 1960s. DoQui was married to Janee Michelle from 1969 until 1978. Career He is best known for his roles as the flashy pimp King George in the 1973 blaxploitation film ''Coffy''. He starred in the miniseries ''Centennial'' in 1978, and the television film ''The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson'' in 1990. He st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Films
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