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Running Scared (Ell
Running Scared may refer to: In film * ''Running Scared'' (1972 film), a drama film starring Robert Powell * ''Running Scared'' (1980 film), an action film starring Ken Wahl and Judge Reinhold * ''Running Scared'' (1986 film), an action/comedy buddy cop film starring Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal * ''Running Scared'' (2006 film), an action/thriller film starring Paul Walker In literature and publications * ''Running Scared'', a 1964 novel by Gregory Mcdonald * ''Running Scared'', a 1998 novel by Ann Granger Patricia Ann Granger (born 1939) is a British crime writer who has written almost forty books in four different detective series, as well as a collection of short stories. Early life and education Ann Granger was born in Portsmouth, England and ... In music * "Running Scared" (Eurovision 2011 winning song) * "Running Scared" (Roy Orbison song) * "Running Scared", a song by Nik Kershaw from '' Radio Musicola'' * "Sweet Freedom" (Michael McDonald song) (AKA, "'Runni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Scared (1972 Film)
''Running Scared'' is a 1972 British drama film directed and co-written by David Hemmings. This was Hemmings' only film as a writer, and his first time directing. It was based on the 1964 novel of the same name written by Gregory Mcdonald. Plot Tom Betancourt (Robert Powell), a student at Cambridge University, leaves after having watched his best friend commit suicide by slashing his wrists. On principle, Tom refused to interfere, having discussed the matter with his friend, who had insisted that the suicide was his choice and that he did not wish it to be prevented. Tom then visits his friend's parents under an assumed name, and falls in love with the dead boy's sister (Gayle Hunnicutt). A complicated affair ensues. Cast * Robert Powell as Tom Betancourt * Gayle Hunnicutt as Ellen Case * Barry Morse as Mr. Case * Stephanie Bidmead as Mrs. Case * Edward Underdown as Mr. Betancourt * Maxine Audley as Mrs. Betancourt * Georgia Brown as Sarah * Ben Howard as Charlie * Paul Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Scared (1980 Film)
''Running Scared'' is a 1980 action/adventure film directed by Paul Glickler, starring Ken Wahl and introducing Annie McEnroe and Judge Reinhold. Plot The film takes place in April 1961, prior to the proposed Bay of Pigs Invasion. Two soldiers, LeRoy Beecher (Judge Reinhold) and Chaz McClain (Ken Wahl), are just finishing a two-year Infantry tour in the Army in Panama. They hitch a ride on a military C-47 back to their home state, Florida after bribing the pilot with a gift of LP records. LeRoy has stolen a footlocker full of surveillance equipment in-particular an infra-red camera (punishable with time in Leavenworth). During the flight to Florida the plane makes a brief stopover on some secret Caribbean island base. While at the island LeRoy, goofing around, unwittingly uses the infra-red camera to take photographs of the base and of Chaz (thereby identifying him). He leaves the tear-off part of the negative on the C-47's floor. The plane then continues to Florida, where Ler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Scared (1986 Film)
''Running Scared'' is a 1986 American action comedy film directed by Peter Hyams and written by Gary Devore and Jimmy Huston. It stars Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal as two Chicago police officers who attempt to bring down a drug dealer before they retire. The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on June 27, 1986. It received mixed reviews, with praise for the performances of Hines and Crystal, but criticism for its mix of action and comedy, and grossed over $38 million. Plot Ray Hughes and Danny Costanzo are two police officers working on Chicago's North Side, known for their wisecracking demeanors and unorthodox police methods, which get results in their various cases. One such case involves trying to bust up-and-coming drug dealer Julio Gonzales. After arresting Snake, one of Gonzales's associates, they convince him to wear a wire in order to get the necessary evidence to put Gonzales away. When they approach the meeting place (a cargo ship) they find that Gonzales has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Scared (2006 Film)
''Running Scared'' is a 2006 neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Wayne Kramer. It stars Paul Walker as a low-ranking mafioso who is ordered to get rid of a gun used to kill corrupt cops only to find himself in a race against time when the weapon falls into the wrong hands. Cameron Bright, Vera Farmiga, and Chazz Palminteri appear in supporting roles. The film was released in the United States on February 24, 2006, by New Line Cinema. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $9.7 million on a $15 million budget. Plot A large drug deal between New Jersey mobsters and a Jamaican gang goes awry, leading to a shootout that kills two corrupt police officers who were attempting to rob the gangs. Mobster Tommy Perello orders his subordinate, Joey Gazelle, to dispose of the guns; Joey goes home to his wife Teresa and their ten-and-a-half-year-old son Nicky, where he stashes the weapons in his basement. Unbeknownst to him, Nicky and his friend Oleg secretly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Mcdonald
Gregory Mcdonald (February 15, 1937 – September 7, 2008) was an American writer best known for his mystery adventures featuring investigative reporter Irwin Maurice "Fletch" Fletcher. Two of the Fletch books earned Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America: ''Fletch (novel), Fletch'' was named Best First Novel in 1975, and Confess, Fletch (novel), ''Confess, Fletch'' won for Best Paperback Original in 1977. This is the only time a novel and its sequel won back-to-back Edgars. Mcdonald would go on to write seven more novels in the ''Fletch'' series, as well as spinoffs and other standalone novels. The original book became a 1985 Fletch (film), movie of the same name starring Chevy Chase. Early life Gregory Burke Christopher Mcdonald was born in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. His father was a CBS Radio News newsman. Mcdonald ran a yacht troubleshooting business while at Harvard University. In 1958, Mcdonald got a bachelor degree from Harvard University. Career After gradua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ann Granger
Patricia Ann Granger (born 1939) is a British crime writer who has written almost forty books in four different detective series, as well as a collection of short stories. Early life and education Ann Granger was born in Portsmouth, England and attended the Northern Grammar School for Girls. Granger wanted to become a veterinarian, but discovered women were not accepted into vet schools because they were not believed to be strong enough. Instead she earned a Modern Languages degree at the University of London, where she first developed a desire to become a writer. Teacher and visa clerk Realizing that it would take some time to develop a steady income as a writer, Granger instead taught English for a year in France. She then went to work in the visa sections of British consulates and embassies in France, Germany, Yugoslavia, and Czechoslovakia. She married a colleague in the foreign service and went with him to Zambia and Germany before returning to live in England with their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Scared (Ell & Nikki Song)
"Running Scared" is a song performed by Azerbaijani duo Ell & Nikki –Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal– with music composed by Stefan Örn, Sandra Bjurman, and Iain James, Iain James Farquharson, and lyrics written by Örn and Bjurman. It in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 held in Düsseldorf, resulting in the country's only ever win at the contest. Background Conception "Running Scared" was composed by Stefan Örn and Sandra Bjurman –from Sweden– together with Iain James, Iain Farquharson –from the United Kingdom–, with lyrics by Örn and Bjurman. Örn and Bjurman are also authors of the song "Drip Drop (Safura Alizadeh song), Drip Drop", which represented Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. National selection From 15 November 2010 until 11 February 2011, Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal competed in , the national selection organised by İctimai Television (İTV) to select its performer for the of the Eurovision Song Contest. They won the competition beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Scared (Roy Orbison Song)
"Running Scared" is a song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson and sung by Orbison. An operatic rock ballad, the recording of the song was overseen by audio engineer Bill Porter and released as a 45 rpm single by Monument Records in March 1961 and went to number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. "Running Scared" also reached No.9 in the UK Singles Chart. It sold over one million copies in the US alone. The song was included on Orbison's 1962 album ''Crying'' as the final track on the album. Background Noted for being a song written without a chorus, the song builds in the lyrics, arrangement, and vocals to a climax that, without vibrato, demonstrates the power of Orbison's clear, full voice. It is written in the bolero style; Orbison is credited with bringing this to the rock genre. Fred Foster, producer of the session and of Monument Records, did not want the powerful high note that ends the song to end in falsetto but in full or natural voice. According to Foste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Musicola
''Radio Musicola'' is the third studio album by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw, released on 20 October 1986 by MCA Records, just under two years after Kershaw's previous studio album, '' The Riddle'' (1984). It was the first studio album to be produced by Kershaw. It features guest backing vocalists, including Icehouse's Iva Davies, and Night's Stevie Lange, and Miriam Stockley. The album was released to critical acclaim, but wasn't as successful as Kershaw's previous studio albums. It peaked at #47 on the UK Albums Chart, marking the beginning of a downturn in Kershaw's fortunes on the album charts. Four singles were issued from ''Radio Musicola'': " When a Heart Beats", " Nobody Knows", " Radio Musicola", and "James Cagney", but none of them reached the Top 20, a first for Kershaw. However, Kershaw did find some minor success with the aforementioned single "When a Heart Beats" (which was not featured on the LP release, only on the cassette and CD versions of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Freedom (Michael McDonald Song)
"Sweet Freedom" is a song by Michael McDonald, written by Rod Temperton originally featured on '' Running Scared''s soundtrack, before the 1986 re-release of McDonald's 1985 album ''No Lookin' Back''. The track peaked at No.7 in the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart (his last Top 10 hit in that chart), No.12 in the UK, and No.14 in Canada. The single's music video directed by Leslie Libman featured McDonald, along with actors Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines, in the film '' Running Scared''. Credits * Lead vocals – Michael McDonald * Backing vocals – Michael McDonald and Siedah Garrett * Guitars – Paul Jackson Jr. and Michael Thompson * Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Anthony Patler, Danny Sembello, Rod Temperton and Larry Williams * Synthesizer – Larry Williams * Synclavier – Wells Christie * Horns – David Boruff, Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Bill Reichenbach and Larry Williams * Arrangements – Rod Temperton * Producers – Bruce Swedien, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |