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Winners Take All (film)
''Winners Take All'' is a 1987 film directed by Fritz Kiersch and starring Don Michael Paul and Geoffrey Wigdor. Reception Eleanor Ringel of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote "The real stars of ''Winners Take All'' are the scores of anonymous stuntmen and women who ride their bikes over, under, around and through any number of astounding obstacles. Unfortunately, the filmmakers don't have the same technical expertise." Cast * Don Michael Paul as Rick Melon * Kathleen York as Judy McCormick * Robert Krantz as Billy 'Bad Billy' Robinson * Deborah Richter as Cindy Wickes * Peter DeLuise as Wally Briskin * Courtney Gains as 'Goose' Trammel * Paul Hampton as Frank Bushing * Kathleen Kinmont Kathleen Kinmont (born Kathleen Kinmont Smith) is an American actress who starred in film and on television. Kinmont is best known for starring in horror films. Early years Kinmont is the daughter of Jack Smith. Career Her first feature film ... as Party Girl #5 References External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fritz Kiersch
George Keith "Fritz" Kiersch (born July 23, 1951, in Alpine, Texas) is an American film director, writer and producer. He is perhaps best known for directing the horror film '' Children of the Corn'' and the drama ''Tuff Turf''. On July 9, 2021, Fritz was a special guest on the season one finale of ''The Ghost of Hollywood'' podcast. During the interview, he discussed his work on ''Children of the Corn'' and ''Tuff Turf''. He also talked about his production company, Kirby/Kiersch Film Group, which he founded with Terrence Kirby in 1981. Filmography Director * 1984 '' Children of the Corn'' * 1985 ''Tuff Turf'' * 1987 '' Winners Take All'' * 1987 '' Gor'' * 1989 '' Under the Boardwalk'' * 1990 '' Fatal Charm'' (video) (as Alan Smithee) * 1990 ''Swamp Thing'' (TV series) * 1992 '' Into the Sun'' * 1994 ''Shattered Image'' (TV movie) * 1995 '' The Stranger'' * 1997 ''Crayola Kids Adventures: Tales of Gulliver's Travels'' (video) * 2006 ''Surveillance Surveillance is th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Michael Paul
Donald Michael Paul (born April 17, 1963) is an actor, director, writer, and producer. Biography He starred in the films '' Heart of Dixie'' and '' Rich Girl'' with Jill Schoelen and appeared in ''Aloha Summer''. He wrote the screenplay for ''Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man''. He acted in the short-lived 1992 CBS detective series ''The Hat Squad''. He played a prominent role in ''Models Inc.'' and '' Robot Wars''. He has directed several films, including ''Half Past Dead'' in 2002, '' Lake Placid: The Final Chapter'' (2012), and '' Tremors 5: Bloodlines''. Filmography Films Filmmaking credits Also creative consultant and second unit director in 2011 ''Seven Days in Utopia''. Acting credits Television Filmmaking credits Acting credits Music video * 2011 '' I Wish, I Wish'' for Lauren Bennett Lauren Diane Bennett (born 23 June 1989) is an English singer who is known for being a member of the girl group G.R.L. Bennett has also worked with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Timm
Douglas Vernon Timm (June 14, 1960 – July 21, 1989) was an American composer and conductor best known for his many music scores, both in television and motion picture films. In a career which was cut short by a tragic event, he composed music for a variety of both television productions as well as motion pictures. His most popular works include music production and music scores to '' Nightflyers'', ''Terror in the Aisles'', as well as many TV series such as ''Designing Women'', '' Dolphin Cove'', ''The New Mike Hammer'', and ''Simon and Simon''. Early life Douglas Vernon Timm was born in Chicago Illinois, the son of Wilma (née Hackleman) and Vernon Timm. He grew up in a typical midwest middle-class family of five. Doug also had two younger brothers, Jeff and Ryan. It was in the 3rd grade that Doug was introduced to music at St. John's Lutheran School and went on to play trumpet and coronet for the school band. He quickly accelerated in the band and went on to take privat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Wigdor
Geoffrey Wigdor (born January 23, 1982) is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the drama film ''Sleepers'' in 1996. Career Wigdor got his first role playing J.J. Forbes on the soap opera '' Loving'', later called '' The City''. The show was cancelled in 1997. In 1994, he played the part of Flick in the movie '' It Runs in the Family'' (aka ''My Summer Story''). Geoffrey also appeared in commercials for Chef Boyardee and Pringles Chips. In 1996, he played young John Reilly in the film ''Sleepers''; for his work in this film, he was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor. He also starred in the movie '' Levity''. He appeared on the television show ''Las Vegas Las Vegas (; Spanish for "The Meadows"), often known simply as Vegas, is the 25th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathleen York
Kathleen York is an American actress, screenwriter, and Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter recording artist. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for " In the Deep" from the 2004 film ''Crash.'' Life and career Actress Acting since her teens, York is most known for her work recurring as Andrea Wyatt in NBC's ''The West Wing'', the Dominick Dunne miniseries ''A Season in Purgatory'', and received critical acclaim for her starring role as Naomi Judd in the NBC miniseries, ''Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge''. Her film credits include '' Nightcrawler'', ''Crash'', ''Cries of Silence'', ''The Big Day'', ''I Love You to Death'', '' Flashback'', and ''Cold Feet''. Series regular roles include '' In the Dark'', ''Vengeance Unlimited'', '' Aaron's Way'' and ''The Client List'' and recurring roles in ''How To Get Away With Murder'', ''Jane The Virgin'', '' Outcast'', '' Murder One'', ''The O.C'' and ''Desperate Housewives''. Guest star appearances include ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deborah Richter
Deborah Richter, also known as Debi Richter, is an American actress. She appeared in the films ''Cyborg'' (1989), ''Square Dance'' (1987), '' Winners Take All'' (1987) and ''Hot Moves'' (1985). She also appeared on TV in ''Hill Street Blues'' (alongside her husband Charles Haid Charles Maurice Haid III (born June 2, 1943) is an American actor and television director, with notable work in both movies and television. He is best known for his portrayal of Officer Andy Renko in ''Hill Street Blues''. Haid was born in San ...) and '' All is Forgiven''. Filmography Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Richter, Deborah American film actresses American television actresses Living people Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter DeLuise
Peter John DeLuise (born November 6, 1966) is an American actor, television director, television producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his role as Officer Doug Penhall in the Fox TV series ''21 Jump Street'', and for directing and writing episodes of science fiction television shows, particularly in the ''Stargate'' franchise. He is the son of actors Dom DeLuise and Carol Arthur. Career DeLuise made his film debut in the 1979 film '' Hot Stuff''. He landed his best known acting role, as Officer Doug Penhall, in the 1987 Fox series ''21 Jump Street'', alongside other promising actors including Johnny Depp. His brother Michael came on the show in the fifth season where he played his younger brother, Officer Joey Penhall. DeLuise is also well known for his role as Dagwood on the NBC science fiction television series ''SeaQuest DSV'' from 1994 to 1996. DeLuise has made guest appearances on the television shows '' The Facts of Life'', ''21 Jump Street'' spin-off '' Booker'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtney Gains
Courtney Gains (born August 22, 1965) is an American character actor best known for his portrayal of Malachai in the 1984 horror movie '' Children of the Corn''. Career Gains achieved success during the 1980s with a variety of roles in films such as '' Children of the Corn'', ''Hardbodies'', ''Lust in the Dust'', ''Back to the Future'', ''Can't Buy Me Love'', ''Secret Admirer'', ''Colors'', ''The 'Burbs'', and '' Memphis Belle''. Later films include ''Sweet Home Alabama'', '' Dorm Daze'' (which he also executive-produced), ''Desolation Canyon'', and a cameo in Rob Zombie's ''Halloween'' remake. In addition to his film work, Gains appeared in the video game '' Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger'' and guest-starred on episodes of various television series, including ''Seinfeld'', ''Monk'', '' In the Heat of the Night'', '' ER'', '' JAG'', '' Nash Bridges'', '' Diagnosis: Murder'', ''Charmed'', ''Alias'' and ''My Name is Earl''. Gains has also worked as an acting coach. Gain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Hampton
Paul Hampton (born August 20, 1937) is an American actor, singer, lyricist and writer. He is listed as one of one hundred major architects of American rock and roll in the British rock journal "Footsoldiers and Kings." While he was a sophomore at Dartmouth College, he was signed to Columbia Records and Columbia Pictures at the same time to write music with Hal David and Burt Bacharach. In 1960, with Bacharach he co-composed and performed the strange death disc "Two Hour Honeymoon" (Dot Records). After this initial outing he co-wrote hits for Don Gibson ("Sea of Heartbreak"), Gene Pitney ("Donna Means Heartbreak"), Johnny Tillotson ("I Rise, I Fall") and hits for overseas artists ("Angry at the Old Oak Tree.") Also he wrote the theme for "My Mother the Car" and sang it under the group name Albuquerque. He made two albums, "Beautiful Beginnings" and "Rest Home For Children." Some of his songs have been recorded by Sammy Davis Jr., Bette Midler, Eddy Arnold, Tom Jones, Merle H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathleen Kinmont
Kathleen Kinmont (born Kathleen Kinmont Smith) is an American actress who starred in film and on television. Kinmont is best known for starring in horror films. Early years Kinmont is the daughter of Jack Smith. Career Her first feature film role was in the comedy ''Hardbodies'' (1984). Her best-known roles include the horror film '' Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers'' (1988) as Kelly Meeker and in '' Bride of Re-Animator'' as the title character. She played the title role in '' CIA Code Name: Alexa'', which she reprised in the sequel '' CIA II: Target Alexa''. She later appeared in ''Lime Salted Love'' ( 2005). She starred on television series such as '' Santa Barbara'' as Marilyn Cassidy in 1992. Her big role was in the syndicated television series ''Renegade'' as Cheyenne Phillips (1992 - 1996). She was reportedly dropped from the series in 1996 when she made derogatory comments in the press about Lorenzo Lamas' future wife Shauna Sand, who had been making appearanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1987 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Paramount Pictures celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1987. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1987 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * January 31 - ''The Cure for Insomnia'' premieres at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois, to officially become the world's longest film according to Guinness World Records. * May 23 - ''Starlog Salutes Star Wars'' is held in Los Angeles, California, the first officially sponsored Star Wars convention to commemorate the franchise's 10th anniversary. * June 29 - The ''James Bond'' franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary and premieres its 15th film, ''The Living Daylights'' * July 17 - Walt Disney's classic masterpiece ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'' is re-released worldwide for its 50th anniversary. * 1987 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Auto Racing Films
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