 The Alamo 1960   N/R, 161 min.
Genre: Western / Action / Drama / Adventure
Director: John Wayne
Cast: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Frankie Avalon, Richard Boone, Laurence Harvey, Chill Wills, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Ken Curtis, Denver Pyle, Joan O'Brien, Joseph Calleia, Carlos Arruza, Veda Ann Borg, John Dierkes
John Wayne directed and starred (as Davy Crockett) in this major production about the famous battle of Texas' independence in 1836 against an attack by the Mexican army at a small fort near San Antonio. Great musical score by Dimitri Tiomkin, and the final attack is a real spectacle. Several Oscar nominations were received with one winner: Best Sound. Nominations included Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Chill Wills). 1 User Review
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| | Mt. Everest of western epics | crocketteer 02/22/2008 | Mighty and glorious in the old style of vast Hollywood epics, directed by the Paul Bunyan of the genre himself, John "Duke" Wayne.
After being schooled by master directors Walsh, Wellman, Hathaway, De Mille, Von Sternberg, Hawks and Ford - the actor put his self on the line, by producing and directing, as well as heading the cast - to release the immortal story of the doomed patriots, awaiting reinforcements that never came, as they battled the Army of Mexico and meglomaniacal dictator Santa Anna.
Though padded out with unneccesary subplots and occasional historical inaccuracies - it rises to the levels of greatness with a heartfelt soundtrack, sumptous cinematography, and vivid battle action that ranks among the best, in historic recreations. Later versions of the story - lack the folkloric essence of Manifest Destiny, that Wayne infused in his version. Mocked upon its release, it has been justly rewarded with continuous sales in the VHS / DVD market worldwide, and is now getting the respect it deserves.
Recent remake of story is morose and lacking in spirit and vigor. Though Wayne's panoramic release was never made for tiny TV screens, it is getting it's due - when seen on a large plasma screen - and eventually will be given the DVD release it deserves. Ghost riders of the West salute you, John Wayne. |
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Back to the Beach 1987  PG, 92 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Lyndall Hobbs
Cast: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Connie Stevens, Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley, Demian Slade, John Calvin, Joe Holland, David Bowe, Laura Urstein, Linda Carol, Hartley Silver
In this satire on the famous beach movies of the sixties starring the famous duo of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, it's their kids who are the teens. The daughter has moved in with a bum in Malibu and their son is a punk rocker. On the way to Hawaii, they stop in California and discover that some of their gang is still hanging around.
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 Beach Blanket Bingo 1965  N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: William Asher
Cast: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Deborah Walley, Harvey Lembeck, John Ashley, Jody McCrea, Marta Kristen, Linda Evans, Don Rickles, Buster Keaton
Frankie Avalon is back in one of the more popular of the "Beach Party" entries–this being the fifth one. Singing, surfing, partying, parachuting, and a host of other goings on–even a mermaid joins the silly fun. Good comedy skits by Don Rickles, Buster Keaton, and Paul Lynde add to the festivities.
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 Beach Party 1963 N/R, 104 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: William Asher
Cast: Robert Cummings, Dorothy Malone, Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Harvey Lembeck, Jody McCrea, John Ashley, Morey Amsterdam, Vincent Price, Eva Six, Dick Dale, Andy Romano, Meredith MacRae
Professor Jason Sutwell (Robert Cummings) sets out to study sex habits of teenagers at Malibu Beach and meets surfers Frankie (Frankie Avalon) and Dolores (Annette Funicello). This film was so popular that it spawned a series of "Beach Party" movies.
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 Bikini Beach 1964 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: William Asher
Cast: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Keenan Wynn, Martha Hyer, Harvey Lembeck, Don Rickles, Jody McCrea, Meredith MacRae, Boris Karloff, Paul Smith
As part of the series of "Beach Party" movies, this is one of the better entries. Frankie Avalon plays roles of a British singing star, "The Potato Bug," and Annette Funicello's favorite boyfriend.
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Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine 1965  N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Norman Taurog
Cast: Vincent Price, Frankie Avalon, Dwayne Hickman, Susan Hart, Fred Clark, Annette Funicello, Aron Kincaid, Harvey Lembeck, Jack Mullaney, Deborah Walley
Weird scientist Doctor Goldfoot (Vincent Price) invents sexy female robots to seduce wealthy men and allow him to rule the world. A sequel to this film is 1966's "Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs." 1 User Review
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| | dr goldfoot movie | fignewton 01/27/2007 | | hi im fignewton i liked the dr goldfoot movie it funny entertainig because it was the sixties compared to stupid movies of today they make em good like these movies frankie avalon was agood actor and great singer susan hart shes mmmmmmp hot and sexy iwish i could meet her in person wow she should been in the girlbombs she would have filled the zipper swimsuit out mmmp well kissss from me to ms susan huh huh hart |
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Fireball 500 1966  N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
Director: William Asher
Cast: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Fabian, Chill Wills, Harvey Lembeck, Julie Parrish, Douglas Henderson, Baynes Barron, Michael Nader, Vin Scully, Patti Chandler, Salli Sachse
During a cross-country race, stock car driver Dave (Frankie Avalon) unwittingly bootlegs moonshine and, later, helps catch the culprits. When not on the circuit, Dave competes with fellow racer Leander (Fabian) for the affections of Jane (Annette Funicello).
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 Grease 1978  PG, 110 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical / Romance
Director: Randal Kleiser
Cast: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Dinah Manoff, Didi Conn, Jamie Donnelly, Barry Pearl, Kelly Ward, Eve Arden, Michael Tucci, Frankie Avalon, Joan Blondell, Edd Byrnes, Sid Caesar
Two high-school gangs of the 1950s, the T-Birds (guys) and the Pink Ladies (girls), are the centerpiece of this film. T-Bird leader Danny (John Travolta) falls for Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) during the summer. When school begins in the fall, Sandy's family has moved to town, and she is the "new girl" on campus–an event that does not go unnoticed by the Pink Ladies. A fun musical look at the 1950s.
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Guns of the Timberland 1960 N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Robert D. Webb
Cast: Alan Ladd, Jeanne Crain, Gilbert Roland, Frankie Avalon, Lyle Bettger, Noah Beery Jr., Verna Felton, Regis Toomey, Paul E. Burns, Henry Kulky
Set in the Pacific Northwest, this is a tale about problems that erupt over difference of opinions over land use between loggers and other members of the community.
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How to Stuff a Wild Bikini 1965  N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: William Asher
Cast: Annette Funicello, Dwayne Hickman, Brian Donlevy, Harvey Lembeck, Beverly Adams, John Ashley, Jody McCrea, Irene Tsu, Frankie Avalon, Buster Keaton
Frankie Avalon bows out of the series in this sixth of the "Beach Party" movies, showing up only in a cameo appearance. He is being shipped out for naval reserve training, and to make sure that his girlfriend, Dee Dee (Annette Funicello), does not go out with Ricky (Dwayne Hickman), he gets help from a witch doctor (Buster Keaton). This results in a beautiful woman showing up to occupy Ricky's attention.
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I'll Take Sweden 1965 N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Frederick De Cordova
Cast: Bob Hope, Tuesday Weld, Frankie Avalon, Dina Merrill, Jeremy Slate, Walter Sande, Roy Roberts, Rosemarie Frankland, John Qualen, Peter Bourne, Fay DeWitt, Alice Frost, Beverly Powers
Bob Holcomb (Bob Hope) travels to Sweden to break up his daughter's (Tuesday Weld) love affair, and, in the process, he meets and falls in love with Karin (Dina Merrill).
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 Muscle Beach Party 1964 N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: William Asher
Cast: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Luciana Paluzzi, John Ashley, Don Rickles, Peter Turgeon, Jody McCrea, Peter Lupus, Buddy Hackett, Peter Lorre
In this sequel to "Beach Party," our beach buddies have a problem: a bodybuilding group–led by Don Rickles, of all people–has set up shop next to the beach. Lots of silly goings-on, but still some fun and upbeat songs. Peter Lorre made a guest appearance, which turned out to be his last film. Followed by "Bikini Beach." 1 User Review
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| | See it for the musclemen | Candy Kane 01/28/2007 | | Frankie and cranky Annette are annoying as usual, but the film includes such muscle studs as Peter Lupus as Mr. Galaxy, the biggest, strongest, handsomest, and most pec-tacular man on the beach, and Mr. Olympia Larry Scott, Mr. Universe Chet Yorton (second handsomest), and future Grizzly Addams star Dan Haggerty. Beach pal Bonehead could have joined the muscle troupe as well with a bit more training. |
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Panic in Year Zero 1962 N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
aka: End of the World
Director: Ray Milland
Cast: Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon, Mary Mitchel, Joan Freeman, Richard Garland, Richard Bakalyan, Willis Bouchey, O.Z. Whitehead, Hugh Sanders
Retreating to the hills after the United States suffers a nuclear attack, Harry Baldwin (Ray Milland) and his family struggle to survive on what is left of the land.
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Sergeant Deadhead 1965 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Norman Taurog
Cast: Frankie Avalon, Deborah Walley, Cesar Romero, Fred Clark, Gale Gordon, Buster Keaton, Reginald Gardiner, Eve Arden, Pat Buttram, Harvey Lembeck
A U.S. government experiment goes awry, and an airman (Frankie Avalon) exchanges with a chimpanzee during a journey into space.
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 Ski Party 1965 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical
Director: Alan Rifkin
Cast: Frankie Avalon, Dwayne Hickman, Deborah Walley, Yvonne Craig, Robert Q. Lewis, Bobbi Shaw, Aron Kincaid, Steve Rogers, Michael Nader, Patti Chandler, Salli Sachse
The beach crowd, now in college, heads to the ski slopes. Todd and Craig (Frankie Avalon and Dwayne Hickman) decide to dress as girls in order to crash a girls-only party–for fun and to find out why their girlfriends, Linda and Barbara (Deborah Walley and Yvonne Craig), are so enamored with nerdish Freddie (Aron Kincaid). An energetic comedy/musical with plenty of songs to go around.
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Skidoo 1968 N/R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Otto Preminger, John Uris
Cast: Jackie Gleason, Carol Channing, Frankie Avalon, Fred Clark, Michael Constantine, Frank Gorshin, John Phillip Law, Peter Lawford, Burgess Meredith, George Raft, Cesar Romero, Mickey Rooney, Groucho Marx, Austin Pendleton, Alexandra Hay
Former racketeer and hit man Tony Banks (Jackie Gleason) is now the owner of a car wash with a zany wife, Flo (Carol Channing), and daughter Darlene (Alexandra Hay) who has gotten into the hippie scene–much to the dismay of Tony. But his problems really begin when gang boss "God" (Groucho Marx) orders Tony to do one more "job." He must get into the prison where his target, "Blue Chips" (Mickey Rooney), "resides." Tony ends up high on LSD, realizes he must get out of the prison, and with help from new-found prisoner friends gets the prison guards high on LSD and takes off in a balloon. Menawhile, Darlene has been taken hostage on "God's" yacht. And the wacky, weak film continues.
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The Take 1974 PG, 91 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
Director: Robert Hartford-Davis
Cast: Billy Dee Williams, Eddie Albert, Frankie Avalon, Sorrell Booke, Albert Salmi, Vic Morrow, A Martinez, James Luisi, Tracy Reed, Kathrine Baumann, Kathleen Hughes, John Davis Chandler, Dick Yarmy
A police officer, Sneed (Billy Dee Williams), is a good cop, BUT his greed gets in the way, and he takes in money under the table through bribes, which he feels justified in doing because of his early childhood traumas. The early years of Sneed's life are shown through flashbacks. Watch for Frankie Avalon as a crook behind bars yelling, "Don't hurt me! Don't hurt me!"
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Troop Beverly Hills 1989 PG, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jeff Kanew
Cast: Shelley Long, Craig T. Nelson, Betty Thomas, Mary Gross, Audra Lindley, Stephanie Beacham, Edd Byrnes, Jenny Lewis, David Wohl, Frankie Avalon
This film just doesn't come off right as it tells the story of a Beverly Hills mother (Shelley Long) who is troop leader for her daughter's scout troop. A few good scenes from the rich girls save it some.
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea 1961 N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Adventure
Director: Irwin Allen
Cast: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre, Robert Sterling, Michael Ansara, Frankie Avalon, Regis Toomey, John Litel, Howard McNear, Henry Daniell, Charles Tannen, Skip Ward, Mark Slade, Del Monroe
Great special effects highlight this colorful sci-fi film about the shakedown cruise of the U.S.S. Seaview. The submarine's designer, U.S. Navy Admiral Harriman Nelson (Walter Pidgeon), is aboard, and, when a giant fire in the sky is spotted, Harriman, without permission, takes on the mission to knock out the fire that he believes threatens to destroy Earth. This decision causes conflict between Nelson and the Seaview's captain, Commander Lee Crane (Robert Sterling), as well as suspicions of psychiatrist Dr. Susan Hiller (Joan Fontaine) who questions Nelson's sanity. To make matters worse, there appears to be a saboteur aboard the Seaview.
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| 1. The Alamo (1960)
2. Back to the Beach (1987)
3. Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
4. Beach Party (1963)
5. Bikini Beach (1964)
6. Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965)
7. Fireball 500 (1966)
8. Grease (1978)
9. Guns of the Timberland (1960)
10. How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)
11. I'll Take Sweden (1965)
12. Muscle Beach Party (1964)
13. Panic in Year Zero (1962)
aka: End of the World
14. Sergeant Deadhead (1965)
15. Ski Party (1965)
16. Skidoo (1968)
17. The Take (1974)
18. Troop Beverly Hills (1989)
19. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961)
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