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Walking Tall Part II
''Walking Tall Part 2'' is the 1975 sequel to the crime/action film, '' Walking Tall''. ''Walking Tall Part 2'' was directed by Earl Bellamy, and produced by Charles A. Pratt. The film stars Bo Svenson as Buford Pusser, replacing Joe Don Baker, who played Pusser in the first ''Walking Tall'' film. The on-screen title of the film is ''Part 2 Walking Tall: The Legend of Buford Pusser''. The film was followed in 1977 by '' Walking Tall: Final Chapter'', also starring Svenson. Plot Sheriff Buford Pusser continues his one-man war against moonshiners and a ruthless crime syndicate after the murder of his wife in late 1960s Tennessee. Cast * Bo Svenson: Buford Pusser * Luke Askew: Pinky Dobson * John Davis Chandler: Ray Henry * Robert DoQui: Obra Eaker * Leif Garrett: Mike Pusser * Bruce Glover: Grady Coker * Dawn Lyn: Dwana Pusser * Brooke Mills: Ruby Ann * Logan Ramsey: John Witter * Lurene Tuttle: Grandma Helen Pusser * Angel Tompkins: Marganne Stilson * Noah Beery Jr.: Carl Pusser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Bellamy
Earl Arthur Bellamy (March 11, 1917 – November 30, 2003) was an American television and film director. Biography Bellamy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was also known as Earl J. Bellamy, or Earl J. Bellamy, Jr. "Earl Bellamy." Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television, Volume 28. Gale Group, 2000. Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2008. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC Document Number: K1609009682. Fee. Retrieved December 28, 2008. His father was Richard James Bellamy. He moved to Hollywood in 1920 with his parents; his father was a railroad engineer. After graduating from Hollywood High School in 1935, Bellamy received a degree from Los Angeles City College and took a job as a messenger for Columbia Studios. Within four years, Bellamy had worked his way up to second assistant director before taking time off to serve in the U.S. Navy's photographic unit during World War II. When Bellamy returned to Hollywood, he be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Chapter
The Final Chapter may refer to: * ''The Final Chapter'' (Hypocrisy album), 1997 * ''The Final Chapter'' (C-Bo album) * ''The Final Chapter'' (Ruff Endz album) * ''The Final Chapter'' (Dungeon album) *''All Areas – Worldwide'', a 1997 live album by Accept, released as ''The Final Chapter'' in Japan and the United States *''Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter'', the fifth movie of ''Urusei Yatsura'' *"The Gathering of Five and The Final Chapter", a Spider-Man story-line *'' Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter'', the fourth ''Friday the 13th'' film, released in 1984 *'' Puppet Master 5: The Final Chapter'', the fifth ''Puppet Master'' film, released in 1994 *'' Lake Placid: The Final Chapter'', the fourth ''Lake Placid'' film, released in 2012 *'' Duets: The Final Chapter'', third posthumous album by The Notorious B.I.G., released in 2005 *''The Final Chapter'', a 1988 anime film based on the ''Maison Ikkoku is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Crime Drama Films
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark on an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975 Films
The year 1975 in film involved some significant events. Highest-grossing films North America The top ten 1975 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: International The highest-grossing 1975 films in countries outside of North America. Worldwide gross The following table lists known worldwide gross figures for several high-grossing films that originally released in 1975. Note that this list is incomplete and is therefore not representative of the highest-grossing films worldwide in 1975. This list also includes gross revenue from later re-releases. Events *March 26: The film version of The Who's ''Tommy'' premieres in London. *May: In order to create the necessary special effects for his film, ''Star Wars'', George Lucas forms Industrial Light and Magic. *June 20: ''Jaws'' is released and becomes the highest-grossing movie of all-time and the highest-grossing movie of the year and the first movie to earn $100 million in US and Canadian theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walking Tall (films)
Walking Tall may refer to: *Walking Tall (1973 film), ''Walking Tall'' (1973 film), a 1973 film *''Walking Tall Part 2'', (a.k.a. ''The Legend of Buford Pusser''), a 1975 sequel to ''Walking Tall'' *''Walking Tall: Final Chapter'', a 1977 sequel to ''Walking Tall Part 2''. *A Real American Hero (film), ''A Real American Hero'' (film), a 1978 made-for-television remake of ''Walking Tall'' (1973). *Walking Tall (TV series), ''Walking Tall'' (TV series), a 1981 television series adaptation of the films of the same name *Walking Tall (2004 film), ''Walking Tall'' (2004 film), a remake of the 1973 film of the same name *''Walking Tall: The Payback'', a 2007 sequel to the 2004 film ''Walking Tall'' *''Walking Tall: Lone Justice'', a 2007 sequel to ''Walking Tall: The Payback'' See also * Walk Tall (other) * Standing Tall (other) {{disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red West
Robert Gene "Red" West (March 8, 1936 – July 18, 2017) was an American actor, film stuntman and songwriter. He was known for being a close confidant and bodyguard for rock and roll singer Elvis Presley. Upon his firing, West wrote the controversial '' Elvis: What Happened?'', in which he exposed the singer's dangerous drug dependence in an attempt to save him. West was probably best known to American film audiences for his role as Red in '' Road House'', alongside Patrick Swayze. West appeared to critical acclaim in the 2008 independent film ''Goodbye Solo'' as William. Early life West was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lois and Newton Thomas West. West was the cousin of actor 'Sonny' West. While attending high school in Tennessee, West and Sonny met Elvis Presley. An excellent athlete and U.S. Marine, West played football for his high school and junior college at Jones County Junior College teams and was a boxer in the Golden Gloves championships. In 1961, West marrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank McRae
Frank McRae (March 18, 1941 – April 29, 2021) was an American film and television actor, and a professional football player. Early life McRae was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from Tennessee State University with a double major in drama and history. He was a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears in the 1967 NFL season appearing in 6 games. Career Among his acting roles are bank robber Reed Youngblood in ''Dillinger'' (1973); a shouting police captain in '' 48 Hrs.'' (1982), a role he later parodied in ''Last Action Hero'' (1993) and ''Loaded Weapon 1'' (1993); the history teacher, Mr. Teasdale, in ''Red Dawn'' (1984); James Bond's friend Sharkey in ''Licence to Kill'' (1989); and former professional boxing champion Harry Noble in ''Batteries Not Included'' (1987). He also appeared opposite Sylvester Stallone in 4 films: '' F.I.S.T.'' (1978), ''Paradise Alley'' (1978), '' Rocky II'' (1979), and '' Lock Up'' (1989), as well as a protective trucker in ''The Wizard' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noah Beery Jr
Noah Lindsey Beery (August 10, 1913 – November 1, 1994) was an American actor often specializing in warm, friendly character roles similar to many portrayed by his Oscar-winning uncle, Wallace Beery. Unlike his more famous uncle, however, Beery Jr. seldom broke away from playing supporting roles. Active as an actor in films or television for well over half a century, he was best known for playing James Garner's character's father, Joseph "Rocky" Rockford, in the NBC television series ''The Rockford Files'' (1974–1980). His father, Noah Nicholas Beery (known professionally as Noah Beery or Noah Beery Sr.) enjoyed a similarly lengthy film career as an extremely prominent supporting actor in major films, although the elder Beery was also frequently a leading man during the silent film era. Life and career Beery was born in New York City, New York, where his father was working as a stage actor. He was given his nickname "Pidge" by George M. Cohan's sister Josie. The family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Tompkins
Angel Tompkins is an American actress. She appeared in several films and television shows, and is a Golden Globe nominee. Career Angel Tompkins was a model in the Chicago area before being discovered by Woody Allen, who sent her to Universal Pictures. She was signed and became part of the last Universal contract players. She started her television and film-acting career in the late 1960s. She made her major film debut as the seductive blonde who came between husband and wife, Elliott Gould and Brenda Vaccaro, in the comedy '' I Love My Wife'' (1970), and was nominated for a Golden Globe award. Tompkins was featured in the pictorial "Angel" in the February 1972 edition of ''Playboy''; subsequently, the magazine used her in three more editions, all presumably related to that film promotion. She appeared in '' Prime Cut'' (1972) with Lee Marvin, Gene Hackman, and Sissy Spacek and ''Little Cigars'' (1973) as a gangster's moll who teams up with a gang of little people. She also appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lurene Tuttle
Lurene Tuttle (August 29, 1907 – May 28, 1986) was an American actress and acting coach, who made the transition from vaudeville to radio, and later films and television. Her most enduring impact was as one of network radio's more versatile actresses. Often appearing in 15 shows per week, comedies, dramas, thrillers, soap operas, and crime dramas, she became known as the "First Lady of Radio". Early years Tuttle was born August 29, 1907, at Pleasant Lake, Indiana, into a family with strong ties to entertainment. Her father, Clair Vivien Tuttle (1883–1950), had been a performer in minstrel shows before becoming a station agent for a railroad. Her grandfather, Frank Tuttle, managed an opera house and taught drama. Her mother was Verna Sylvia (Long) Tuttle. She discovered her own knack for acting after moving with her family to Glendale, Arizona. She later credited a drama coach there for "making me aware of life as it really is—by making me study life in real situations." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logan Ramsey
Logan Carlisle Ramsey Jr. (March 21, 1921 – June 26, 2000) was an American character actor of television and film for nearly 50 years. Early life Ramsey was born in Long Beach, California, the son of Harriet Lillian (née Kilmartin) and Captain Logan Carlisle Ramsey Sr., USN, a Naval Aviator who raised the alarm during the attack on Pearl Harbor and later became the captain of the aircraft carrier USS ''Block Island'' (CVE-21). The junior Ramsey served as a Naval Aviator aboard the sunken ''Block Islands namesake carrier, USS ''Block Island'' (CVE-106). During down time, Ensign Ramsey would participate in "smokers" (entertainment programs between boxing matches) aboard ship. After the war he moved to New York City and studied acting under famous acting coach Lee Strasberg. Stage, television, and film Logan's Broadway credits include ''The Great Indoors'' (1965), ''In the Summer House'' (1953), ''The High Ground'' (1950), and ''The Devil's Disciple'' (1950). Primarily a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawn Lyn
Dawn Lyn Nervik (born January 11, 1963) is an American former child actress who acted from age 4 to 15. She is best known for her role as Dodie Douglas during the last three seasons of the sitcom ''My Three Sons''. Her brother, Leif Garrett, is a singer and actor. Personal life Dawn Lyn Nervik was born in Los Angeles, California, to Carolyn Stellar and Rik Nervik.''Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew'', Episode 4.7, VH1, 29 December 2010. She and her older brother Leif Garrett began performing as child actors within a year or two of each other. Career Child actress Dawn Lyn started her entertainment career at age five. She first appeared as an American Indian boy in the 1967 B-grade western ''Cry Blood, Apache'' at age 4. She stated that she'd only found out that she'd played a character of the opposite sex years later. In 1969, Lyn played the character Prudence Everett in the pilot for the ABC series ''Nanny and the Professor'' but when the television pilot did not initially se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
