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Fake-Out
''Fake-Out'' (also released as ''Nevada Heat'') is a 1982 American crime comedy film directed by Matt Cimber, written by Cimber and John F. Goff, and starring Pia Zadora, Telly Savalas, Desi Arnaz Jr., and Larry Storch. Plot Cast *Pia Zadora as Bobbie Warren *Telly Savalas as Lt. Thurston * Desi Arnaz Jr. as Det. Clint Morgan * Larry Storch as Ted *G. Wesley Stevens as Michelle * George Savalas as Pit Boss * Buddy Lester as Blackjack Player *Sammy Shore as Waiter * Nelson Sardelli as Danny Perelli *George Buck Flower as Merrich * Tim Rossovich as Roy *Matt Cimber as Don *Rusty Feuer as Happy Johnson *Mercedes Hawthorne-Maharis as Warden Curtis *Connie Hair as Roberta *Meshulam Riklis as Spiveck *Charlotte Laws as Sharon Production The film was Pia Zadora's second lead role in a feature. All her first three starring roles in films were financed by the company of her then husband Meshulam Riklis (the others were ''Butterfly'' and '' The Lonely Lady''). Matt Cimber, who direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Cimber
Matt Cimber (born Thomas Vitale Ottaviano; 1936) is an American producer, director, and writer. He is known for directing genre films including '' The Candy Tangerine Man, The Witch Who Came from the Sea,'' ''Hundra,'' and ''Butterfly.'' Cimber has been called "an unsung hero of 70s exploitation cinema." He was co-founder and director of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) professional wrestling promotion and syndicated television series. Cimber also occasionally acts in films, television, and theatre. Cimber was also the last husband of actress Jayne Mansfield, directing her on stage and in the film '' Single Room Furnished'' (1968), which was released after her death''.'' Career Theater Cimber began his directing career in the early 1960s at the Londonderry Theater Workshop in Vermont. He went of to direct Off-Broadway plays, which includ''ed Young and Beautiful'', an adaptation of the short stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the U.S. premiere of works by Jean Cocteau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora (born Pia Alfreda Schipani; May 4, 1954) is an American actress and singer. She debuted as a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film ''Santa Claus Conquers the Martians'' (1964). She came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized Butterfly (1982 film), ''Butterfly'', she won a Golden Globe Award as New Star of the Year while simultaneously winning the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress and the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star, Worst New Star for the same performance. In the 1980s, her film career failed to achieve critical success, so she focused on music. As a singer, she has released several albums featuring popular standards, often backed by a symphonic orchestra. She was nominated for a Grammy in 1984. Early life Zadora was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. Her father, Alphonse Schipani, was an Italian-American violinist, and her mother, Saturnina Schipani (née Zadorowski), was a Poli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Storch
Lawrence Samuel Storch (January 8, 1923 – July 8, 2022) was an American actor and comedian known for his comic television roles, including voice-over work for cartoon shows such as Mr. Whoopee on '' Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales'' and his live-action role of the bumbling Corporal Randolph Agarn on '' F Troop'' that won a nomination for Emmy Award in 1967. Early life Lawrence Samuel Storch was born in New York City on January 8, 1923, the son of Alfred Storch, a cabdriver and broker, and his wife, Sally Kupperman Storch, a telephone operator, jewelry-store owner and rooming-house operator. ''The Washington Post'' reported that he was born in the Bronx, whereas ''The New York Times'' reported that he was born in Manhattan and ''The Wall Street Journal'' reported that he was born on the Upper West Side. His parents were observant Jews. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx with Don Adams, who remained his lifelong friend. Storch said that, because of hard times in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy Lester
Buddy Lester (born William Goldberg; January 16, 1915 – October 4, 2002) was an American actor and comedian who portrayed dozens of character roles in films and television. Although known for his appearances in Jerry Lewis’ comedy films, he was also regularly seen on popular television shows (such as '' The New Phil Silvers Show'' and ''Barney Miller'') in the 1960s and 1970s. As a comedian, he was a fixture on the international nightclub circuit for several decades and was the younger brother of comedian Jerry Lester. Life and career Lester was born January 16, 1915, in Chicago, Illinois. He began performing in variety shows in Chicago theaters at the age of seven, with his older brother, Jerry, who later became host of ''Broadway Open House'', the television forerunner of ''The Tonight Show''. He claimed in interviews that an early booster was the notorious mobster Al Capone, who helped the underage entertainers get jobs in nightclubs. After serving in the Navy during Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riviera (hotel And Casino)
The Riviera (colloquially, "the Riv") was a hotel and casino on the northern Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. It opened on April 20, 1955, and included a nine-story hotel featuring 291 rooms. The Riviera was the first skyscraper in the Las Vegas Valley, and was the area's tallest building until 1956. Various hotel additions would be made in later years, including a 12-story tower in 1966, a 17-story tower in 1975, and a 24-story tower in 1988. By the time of its closure in 2015, the resort included a casino and 2,075 rooms. In 1973, the Riviera was sold to businessman Meshulam Riklis, who owned it for the next two decades. The Riviera filed for bankruptcy in 1983, and targeted a middle-class demographic from that point on, which helped the property thrive. Changes included the addition of a Burger King in 1984, making the Riviera the first Strip property to feature a fast-food restaurant. The Riviera emerged from bankruptcy in 1985, but filed again in 1991, amid an expans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Rossovich
Timothy John Rossovich (March 14, 1946 – December 6, 2018) was an American professional football linebacker and a television and movie actor, active from 1977 to 1998. He was the brother of actor Rick Rossovich. Biography Rossovich was born in Palo Alto, California. Tim is ranked 20th on the list of "greatest high school defensive football players of all time". After graduating high school, he turned down a pitching position with the Pittsburgh Pirates because he wanted to play in the NFL one day. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was one of five USC Trojans players taken in the first round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft after his senior year. Rossovich played for the National Football League Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, and Houston Oilers between 1968 and 1976. He played in the Pro Bowl in 1969. In March 1974, he was selected by the Philadelphia Bell in the first round (3rd overall) of the 1974 WFL pro draft. He opted to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Buck Flower
George Albert "Buck" Flower (October 28, 1937 – June 18, 2004) was an American actor, writer, producer, assistant director, production manager, and casting director. He was sometimes credited as Ernest Wall, Buck Flower, George "Buck" Flower, George Flower, Buck Flowers, C. D. LaFleur, C.D. LaFleure, C.D. Lafleuer, and C.D. Lafleur. Because of his gruff appearance, he was often cast as a drunk or homeless character. Director John Carpenter gave Flower a cameo role in several films he made throughout the 1980s. Career Flower began his career in the 1970s with roles in numerous erotic, exploitation, and horror films, including ''Satan's Lust'' (1971), '' The Daring Dobermans'' (1973), ''Criminally Insane'' (1975), and '' Drive-In Massacre'' (1976). Director John Carpenter cast Flower in a supporting role in the supernatural horror film ''The Fog'' (1980), and continued to hire Flower in small roles in several of his subsequent films, including ''Escape from New York'' (198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nelson Sardelli
Nelson Sardelli (born September 20, 1934) is a Brazilian-born singer-comedian of Italian descent who was an entertainer in Las Vegas. On June 28, 2008, he was awarded the Golden Pillow Award from the International Entertainer School of Las Vegas. He also acted in films including ''Myra Breckinridge'' and '' The Professionals''. His fund-raiser event for mentally disabled children "Starshine" became an annual spectacle in Atlantic City. Early life Sardelli is originally a Brazilian-Italian who came from São Paulo, Brazil. In 1956, Sardelli, who was already employed by General Motors, migrated from Brazil to Pontiac, Michigan, due to the city having numerous job openings due to massive layoffs. For much of the time between 1956 and 1958, Sardelli served in the U.S. Army, where he at one point taught soldiers how to dance at a USO at Fort Gordon, Georgia. After his stay in the Army, Sardelli returned to Pontiac to work. Not liking his job, he returned to Arthur Murray's dance scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Savalas
Georgios Demosthenes Savalas (; December 5, 1924 – October 2, 1985) was an American film and television actor. He was the younger brother of actor Telly Savalas, with whom he acted in the popular 1970s TV crime series ''Kojak''. Early life Born in The Bronx, New York City to immigrants from Greece, he was one of five children: brothers Aristotelis (Telly), Gus, and Ted; and sister Katherine. He attended Holy Cross Institute in Connecticut and Mineola High School (Long Island). He served in the Pacific War as a United States Navy gunner but also acted, produced and directed stage performances on military bases. He studied drama at Columbia University. Career Starting out, Savalas worked many jobs, including driving a taxi and waiting tables. Although known primarily as a TV actor, Savalas was originally a stage actor and acting instructor. He taught at the Coliseum Studios for five years. He appeared in off-Broadway productions such as ''Death of a Salesman'' and ''Arms and Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desi Arnaz Jr
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV (born January 19, 1953), better known as Desi Arnaz Jr., is an American retired actor and musician. He is the son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Early life Arnaz was born on January 19, 1953, at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles. His older sister is actress Lucie Arnaz, who was born in 1951. His birth was one of the most publicized in television history. His parents were the stars of the television sitcom ''I Love Lucy'', and Ball's pregnancy was part of the story line, which was considered daring in 1952. The same day Ball gave birth to Desi Jr., the fictional Lucy Ricardo gave birth to "Little Ricky". As a testament to how interested the American public was in Lucy's TV baby, Arnaz appeared on the cover of the first issue of ''TV Guide'' with the headline "Lucy's $50,000,000 baby", ($ in dollars) because revenue from advertising tie-ins was expected to top that amount. Actor Richard Keith (a.k.a. Keith Thibodeaux) later portrayed "Little ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telly Savalas
Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas (; January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was a Greek-American actor. Noted for his bald head and deep, resonant voice, he is perhaps best known for portraying Lt. Theo Kojak on the crime drama series '' Kojak'' (1973–1978) and James Bond archvillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the film '' On Her Majesty's Secret Service'' (1969). Savalas's other films include '' Birdman of Alcatraz'' (1962), '' The Greatest Story Ever Told'' (1965), ''Genghis Khan'' (1965), ''Battle of the Bulge'' (1965), '' The Dirty Dozen'' (1967), '' Kelly's Heroes'' (1970), '' Horror Express'' (1972), '' Lisa and the Devil'' (1974), '' Escape to Athena'' (1979), '' Border Cop'' (1980) and '' Mind Twister'' (1993). For ''Birdman of Alcatraz'', he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Savalas released a cover of the Bread song " If", which became a UK number-one single in 1975. Early life Aristotelis Sav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Crime Comedy Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 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 *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and regent * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
