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Between Heaven and Hell   1956     2 and a half stars    N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Richard Fleischer  
Cast: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen, Robert Keith, Brad Dexter, Mark Damon, Ken Clark, Harvey Lembeck, Skip Homeier, L.Q. Jones, Tod Andrews, Biff Elliot, Bart Burns, Frank Gorshin

  During World War II, a spoiled Southern landowner, Pvt. Sam Gifford (Robert Wagner), leaves Jenny (Terry Moore) behind to fight in the Pacific. After experiencing problems with his National Guard unit, Sam is transferred to a disciplinary battalion under the command of cruel Captain "Waco" Grimes (Broderick Crawford). Sam makes friends with sharecropper Pvt. Willie Crawford (Buddy Ebsen) from whom he learns much about the error of his Southern prejudices. During a battle with the Japanese, Sam saves Willie's life, and he gains inner strength and the knowledge that he has become a better man.



Cast
Robert Wagner Sfc. Pvt. Sam Francis Gifford
Terry Moore Jenny Gifford
Broderick Crawford Capt. "Waco" Grimes
Buddy Ebsen Pvt. Willie Crawford
Robert Keith Col. Cousins
Brad Dexter Lt. Joe "Little Joe" Johnson
Mark Damon Pvt. Terry
Ken Clark Morgan
Harvey Lembeck Pvt. Bernard "Bernie" Meleski
Skip Homeier Pvt. Swanson
L.Q. Jones Pvt. Kenny
Tod Andrews Lt. Ray Mosby
Biff Elliot Tom Thumb
Bart Burns Pvt. Raker
Frank Gorshin Pvt. Millard

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The Dark   1979     1 star    R, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Sci-Fi
aka: The Mutilator

Director: John "Bud" Cardos  
Cast: William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby, Richard Jaeckel, Keenan Wynn, Warren J. Kemmerling, Biff Elliot, Jacquelyn Hyde, Casey Kasem, Vivian Blaine, John Bloom, Russ Marin, Vernon Washington

  A seven-foot alien either decapitates or shoots laser beams into the eyes of victims as it stalks the streets of L.A. Reporter Roy Warner (William Devane), writer Zoe Owens (Cathy Lee Crosby), and police detective Dave Mooney (Richard Jaeckel) try to unravel the mystery.

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The Enemy Below   1957     3 stars    N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Dick Powell  
Cast: Robert Mitchum, Curd Jurgens, Russell Collins, Theodore Bikel, Doug McClure, David Hedison, Kurt Kreuger, Frank Albertson, Biff Elliot, Alan Dexter

  The captains of warring naval ships match wits in this World War II submarine chase story. Captain Murrell (Robert Mitchum) commands the U.S.S. Haines, a destroyer, while Curd Jurgens commands the German U-boat Von Stolberg. After the final battle, both ships sink, and the skippers experience the irony of sharing the same lifeboat.


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Good Morning, Miss Dove   1955     3 stars  User Rating      N/R, 107 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Henry Koster  
Cast: Jennifer Jones, Robert Stack, Kipp Hamilton, Robert Douglas, Peggy Knudsen, Marshall Thompson, Chuck Connors, Biff Elliot, Jerry Paris, Mary Wickes

  This is the touching, well-made story of Miss Dove, a small-town teacher who inspired generations of students. She is now hospitalized and her current and former students rally around her as she reflects on the past via flashbacks.

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House of Bamboo   1955     2 and a half stars    N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Samuel Fuller  
Cast: Robert Ryan, Robert Stack, Shirley Yamaguchi, Cameron Mitchell, Brad Dexter, Sessue Hayakawa, Biff Elliot, Sandro Giglio, Harry Carey Jr., Robert Quarry, DeForest Kelley

  In this remake of "The Street With No Name" (1948), the setting is changed to Japan. Robert Stack takes on the role of a down-on-his-luck ex-GI who arrives in Tokyo and goes undercover to join a well-organized syndicate in an effort to stop the burglaries and bring down its psychotic leader (Robert Ryan).

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I, the Jury   1953     2 stars    N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Harry Essex  
Cast: Biff Elliot, Preston Foster, Peggie Castle, Elisha Cook Jr., John Qualen, Mary Anderson, Alan Reed, Margaret Sheridan

  This so-so effort (originally in 3-D) is based on Mickey Spillane's famous story in which Mike Hammer (Biff Elliot) investigates the murder of a friend.

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Kotch   1971     3 and a half stars    PG, 113 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Jack Lemmon  
Cast: Walter Matthau, Deborah Winters, Felicia Farr, Charles Aidman, Ellen Geer, Darrell Larson, Paul Picerni, Biff Elliot, Dee Carroll, Lucy Saroyan, Arlen Stuart, Jane Connell, James Brodhead, Jessica Rains, Donald/Dean Kowalski

  This is Jack Lemmon's directorial debut, and he directs pal Walter Matthau as well as his own wife, Felicia Farr. Joseph P. Kotcher (Matthau) is an older man who fights off his son Gerald (Charles Aidman) and daughter-in-law Wilma's (Felicia Farr) attempt to put him in a retirement home. Meanwhile, he becomes friend and advisor to a young, pregnant woman, Erica Herzenstiel (Deborah Winters). Matthau received an Oscar nomination.



Cast
Walter Matthau Joseph P. Kotcher
Deborah Winters Erica Herzenstiel
Felicia Farr Wilma Kotcher
Charles Aidman Gerald Kotcher
Ellen Geer Vera Kotcher
Darrell Larson Vincent Perrin
Paul Picerni Dr. Ramon Caudillo
Biff Elliot Pink Motel Manager
Dee Carroll Dorothy Ballinger
Lucy Saroyan Sissy
Arlen Stuart Mrs. Fisher
Jane Connell Miss Roberts
James Brodhead Mr. Weaver
Jessica Rains Dr. McKernan
Donald/Dean Kowalski Duncan Kotcher
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Pork Chop Hill   1959     3 stars    N/R, 97 min.
Genre: Drama / Action
Director: Lewis Milestone  
Cast: Gregory Peck, Harry Guardino, Rip Torn, George Peppard, James Edwards, Bob Steele, Woody Strode, Norman Fell, Martin Landau, Harry Dean Stanton, Carl Benton Reid, George Shibata, Lew Gallo, Robert Blake, Biff Elliot

  The infamous battle of Pork Chop Hill during the Korean War is reenacted in this fine film that features Gregory Peck as Lieutenant Clemons who is ordered to "Take the hill."



Cast
Gregory Peck Lt. Joe Clemons
Harry Guardino Pvt. Forstman
Rip Torn Lt. Walter Russel
George Peppard Cpl. Chuck Fedderson
James Edwards Cpl. Jurgens
Bob Steele Col. Kern
Woody Strode Pvt. Franklin
Norman Fell Sgt. Coleman
Martin Landau Lt. Marshall
Harry Dean Stanton BAR Man
Carl Benton Reid American Admiral
George Shibata Lt. Suki Ohashi
Lew Gallo Lt, Division Public Relations
Robert Blake Pvt. Velie
Biff Elliot Pvt. Boben
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Save the Tiger   1973     3 stars    R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John G. Avildsen  
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton, Thayer David, Lara Parker, Patricia Smith, William Hansen, Harvey Jason, Liv Lindeland, Eloise Hardt, Janina, Ned Glass, Pearl Shear, Biff Elliot

  Jack Lemmon won the Oscar for Best Actor as troubled businessman Harry Stoner who, despite arguments with his partner Phil Greene (Jack Gilford), opts for hiring an arsonist to burn down his factory so that he can collect the insurance. Jack Gilford received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.



Cast
Jack Lemmon Harry Stoner
Jack Gilford Phil Greene
Laurie Heineman Myra
Norman Burton Fred Mirrell
Thayer David Charlie Robbins
Lara Parker Margo
Patricia Smith Janet Stoner
William Hansen Meyer
Harvey Jason Rice
Liv Lindeland Ula
Eloise Hardt Jackie
Janina Dusty
Ned Glass Sid Fivush
Pearl Shear Cashier
Biff Elliot Tiger Petitioner
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That's Life!   1986     2 and a half stars    PG-13, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Blake Edwards  
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Julie Andrews, Sally Kellerman, Robert Loggia, Jennifer Edwards, Robert Knepper, Chris Lemmon, Felicia Farr, Nicky Blair, Biff Elliot

  In just one weekend, a married couple (Jack Lemmon and Julie Andrews) face a 60th birthday, sexual impotency, a cancer biopsy, and becoming grandparents. There is humor in the pathos, and Lemmon puts on another good performance.

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The True Story of Jesse James   1957     2 and a half stars    N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Western
aka: The James Brothers

Director: Nicholas Ray  
Cast: Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead, Alan Hale Jr., Alan Baxter, John Carradine, Rachel Stephens, Barney Phillips, Biff Elliot

  Embittered by the changes taking place after the Civil War, the James brothers (Robert Wagner and Jeffrey Hunter) turn to a life of crime to "make a living." Before long, they are in too deep and cannot escape their lifestyle.

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Movie Quick Pick
1. Between Heaven and Hell (1956)
2. The Dark (1979)
   aka: The Mutilator
3. The Enemy Below (1957)
4. Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955)
5. House of Bamboo (1955)
6. I, the Jury (1953)
7. Kotch (1971)
8. Pork Chop Hill (1959)
9. Save the Tiger (1973)
10. That's Life! (1986)
11. The True Story of Jesse James (1957)
   aka: The James Brothers


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