Beneath the Planet of the Apes 1970 PG, 95 min. Genre: Action / Sci-Fi
Director: Ted Post Cast: Charlton Heston, James Franciscus, Maurice Evans, Kim Hunter, Linda Harrison, Paul Richards, Victor Buono, James Gregory, Jeff Corey, Natalie Trundy, Thomas Gomez, David Watson, Don Pedro Colley, Tod Andrews, Lou Wagner
This is the first sequel to the popular primate films, and Charlton Heston is back. This time, U.S. astronaut Taylor (Heston) has disappeared while exploring the distant planet that was once ruled by apes. Astronaut Brent (James Franciscus) is sent to rescue him and crash lands on the Planet of the Apes. Taylor's mate Nova (Linda Harrison) rescues Brent and takes him to the ape city where friendly scientists Zira (Kim Hunter) and Cornelius (David Watson) hide them. Adventures abound when they are kidnapped, find Taylor, escape, and then discover the weapon that could prevent the apes from wiping out the world.
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Fixed Bayonets! 1951 N/R, 92 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Samuel Fuller Cast: Richard Basehart, Gene Evans, Michael O'Shea, Richard Hylton, Craig Hill, Skip Homeier, Henry Kulky, Richard Monahan, Paul Richards, Tony Kent, Neyle Morrow, John Doucette, James Dean
Corporal Denno (Richard Basehart) is a member of a group of U.S. Army soldiers fighting in the Korean War. Denno, who cannot imagine killing another human being, ends up in command of his platoon. When the situation reaches a crisis point, Denno is finally able to shake off his fear and manages to save his soldiers.
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Monkey on My Back 1957 N/R, 93 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Andre De Toth Cast: Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards, Jack Albertson, Kathy Garver, Lisa Golm, Barry Kelley, Dayton Lummis, Lewis Charles, Raymond Greenleaf, Richard Benedict, Brad Harris
Boxing champion Barney Ross (Cameron Mitchell) joined the Marines and fought in the Pacific theater during World War II. After contracting malaria, he was given morphine to deal with the pain. He became addicted, which nearly ruined his life, until he fought his way back from the depths.
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The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again 1970 TV, 74 min. Genre: Family / Western / Comedy / Drama
Director: George McCowan Cast: Walter Brennan, Fred Astaire, Edgar Buchanan, Andy Devine, Chill Wills, Lana Wood, Paul Richards, Parley Baer, Walter Burke, Lillian Bronson, Jonathan Hole, Burt Mustin, Don Wilbanks, Pepper Martin, Eddie Quillan
The old-timer Texas Rangers (Walter Brennan, Edgar Buchanan, and Chill Wills–without Pat O'Brien) are at it again as they head to Waco to help another retired Ranger (Fred Astaire) in his rehabilitation–from being the town drunk. Again, it's fun, though inane. Astaire, in his only "western" role, is excellent–complete with mustache.
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Playgirl 1954 N/R, 85 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Joseph Pevney Cast: Shelley Winters, Barry Sullivan, Colleen Miller, Richard Long, Gregg Palmer, Kent Taylor, Philip Van Zandt, Jacqueline deWit, Paul Richards, Mara Corday
A young naive girl, Fran (Shelley Winters), moves to New York City and gets involved in the glamorous night life–and gangsters.
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Pushover 1954 N/R, 88 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Richard Quine Cast: Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak, Philip Carey, Dorothy Malone, E.G. Marshall, Alan Dexter, Phil Chambers, Don C. Harvey, Paul Richards, Ann Morriss
Lona McLane (Kim Novak) lures an honest police detective, Paul Sheridan (Fred MacMurray), into the underworld of crime. This was Kim Novak's breakthrough movie.
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Savage 1973 TV, 90 min. Genre: Drama aka: Watch Dog
Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Will Geer, Paul Richards, Michele Carey, Barry Sullivan, Dabney Coleman, Pat Harrington Jr., Jack Bender, Louise Latham, Susan Howard, Victor Millan, Warren J. Kemmerling, Richard Stahl
Steven Spielberg moved away from TV after this entry that concerns TV investigative reporter Paul Savage (Martin Landau). He obtains a photo of a Supreme Court nominee that could destroy the nominee's career, but the photo is too hot to handle.
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| 1. All the Young Men (1960)
2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
3. Fixed Bayonets! (1951)
4. Hot Summer Night (1957)
5. I Escaped from Devil's Island (1973)
6. Monkey on My Back (1957)
7. The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970)
8. Playgirl (1954)
9. Pushover (1954)
10. Savage (1973) aka: Watch Dog
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