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Brett Halsey is a Actor, Scriptwriter and Producer American born on 20 june 1933 at Santa Ana (USA)
Brett Halsey (born Charles Oliver Hand on June 20, 1933, in Santa Ana, California) is an American film actor, sometimes credited as Montgomery Ford. He had a prolific career in B pictures and in European-made feature films. He originated the role of John Abbott on the soap opera The Young and the Restless, a role he filled only from May 1980 to March 1981, when he was replaced by Jerry Douglas.
Halsey is a great-nephew of the United States Navy Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr.,
aka Bull Halsey, commander of the Pacific Allied naval forces during WWII. Universal Pictures selected Brett Halsey's acting name from the admiral.
From 1960 to 1962, Halsey was married to Italian actress Luciana Paluzzi. They had one son, Christian. In 1961, the two co-starred as a newlywed couple in the film, Return to Peyton Place. In 1964, Halsey married the popular German actress and singer Heidi Brühl. They had two children, son Clayton Alexander Siegfried and daughter Nicole. They were divorced in 1976. Toward the end of the 1990s, Halsey moved to San José, Costa Rica, to teach film acting. He now resides in Laguna Hills with his fourth wife, Victoria (née Korda), granddaughter of Alexander Korda. He writes and makes occasional film appearances.
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Brett Halsey
Brett Halsey (born Charles Oliver Hand on June 20, 1933, in Santa Ana, California) is an American film actor, sometimes credited as Montgomery Ford. He had a prolific career in B pictures and in European-made feature films. He originated the role of John Abbott on the soap opera The Young and the Restless, a role he filled only from May 1980 to March 1981, when he was replaced by Jerry Douglas.
Halsey is a great-nephew of the United States Navy Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr.,
aka Bull Halsey, commander of the Pacific Allied naval forces during WWII. Universal Pictures selected Brett Halsey's acting name from the admiral.
Biography
In 1954, Halsey married Renate Hoy, an actress who had won the Miss Germany contest that year, and who appeared in such films as The Sea Chase with John Wayne. They had two children, son Charles Oliver Hand, Jr. (a.k.a. Rock Halsey or Rock Bottom of the notorious Los Angeles punk rock band, Rock Bottom and the Spys) and daughter, Tracy Leigh. Halsey and Hoy divorced in 1959.From 1960 to 1962, Halsey was married to Italian actress Luciana Paluzzi. They had one son, Christian. In 1961, the two co-starred as a newlywed couple in the film, Return to Peyton Place. In 1964, Halsey married the popular German actress and singer Heidi Brühl. They had two children, son Clayton Alexander Siegfried and daughter Nicole. They were divorced in 1976. Toward the end of the 1990s, Halsey moved to San José, Costa Rica, to teach film acting. He now resides in Laguna Hills with his fourth wife, Victoria (née Korda), granddaughter of Alexander Korda. He writes and makes occasional film appearances.
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The Scarlet Worm (2011)
, 1h33Origin USA
Genres Western
Themes Pregnancy films, Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Films about prostitution
Actors Dan van Husen, Brett Halsey, Michael Forest, Ted Rusoff
Roles Mr. Paul (as Montgomery Ford)
Rating51%
Print Harris works as a bounty hunter in early 1900s America. He has a flair for conducting his killings in a theatrical or "poetic" fashion to give his profession more meaning and legitimacy. A wealthy ranch owner Mr. Paul (Brett Halsey) hires Print to eliminate a Dutch immigrant brothel owner Heinrich Kley (Dan Van Husen)who allegedly aborts the unborn children of his prostitutes, as well as to train a young ranch hand named Lee in the art of killing. Print decides to use Lee to infiltrate Kley's business and work for Kley as protection, purposefully luring a posse of cowboys into the brothel in order to murder them, and show off his usefulness. Kley immediately enlists Print to cover a wide variety of duties while entrusting him with his unique philosophy regarding business, religion, and the necessity of prostitution. Matters become complicated when Lee falls in love with one of Kley's prostitutes and informs her of the plan to murder him.
The Brooklyn Heist (2009)
, 1h26Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about sexuality, Heist films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Danny Masterson, Leon Robinson, Blanchard Ryan, Dominique Swain, Phyllis Somerville, Serena Reeder
Roles Curtis
Rating51%
Trois gangs criminels partagent le même quartier à Brooklyn.
Free Fall (1999)
, 1h29Directed by Mario Azzopardi
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Dans un avion
Actors Hannes Jaenicke, Jaclyn Smith, Bruce Boxleitner, Scott Wentworth, Hayden Christensen, Chad Everett
Roles Chief of Security Tom Mason
Rating43%
After Trans Regional Airlines is hit by a series of mysterious aircraft crashes, National Transportation Safety Board safety expert Renee Brennan (Jaclyn Smith) calls for the grounding of the airline's aircraft, despite opposition from the CEO of the airline, Richard Pierce (Chad Everett). Her plans are thwarted by current boyfriend Mark Ettinger (Bruce Boxleitner), a Federal Aviation Administration inspector who repeatedly countermands her orders. At the latest crash scene, Renee receives a call from a "fan" who appreciates her work and asks if she appreciates his. She then realizes that the crashes are the work of a madman.
Expect No Mercy (1995)
Genres Science fiction, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Billy Banks, Laurie Holden, Brett Halsey, Anthony De Longis
Roles Bromfield
Rating45%
L’agent des Services Fédéraux, Justin Vanier, a pour mission d’infiltrer une mystérieuse Ecole d’Arts Virtuels, dans le but de retrouver Eric, un autre agent. Le directeur de cette organisation de haute technologie, Warbeck, forme des assassins à devenir plus efficaces grâce à la réalité virtuelle. Justin intègre l’organisation comme nouvelle recrue, trouve Eric, et ensemble, aidés de l’idéaliste Vicki, tentent d’arrêter Warbeck avant qu’il ne vienne à bout de son plan diabolique.
To Catch a Killer (1992)
, 3h2Directed by Eric Till
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Serial killer films
Actors Brian Dennehy, Michael Riley, Margot Kidder, Meg Foster, Scott Hylands, John Boylan
Roles Stan Wilder
Rating72%
As he investigates the missing person report of a teenager named Chris Gant (based on Gacy's genuine final victim, Robert Piest), Des Plaines, IL detective Lt. Joe Kozenczak (Riley) becomes concerned that local businessman John Wayne Gacy (Dennehy) may be responsible for this and well as many other disappearances. However, when he and his team are ready to arrest Gacy, their evidence is viewed as being circumstantial. Worst of all, everyone (including Konzenczak's superiors) view Gacy as a respectable pillar of society. Meanwhile, Gacy himself begins a sadistic game of cat-and-mouse as he tries in every way to manipulate and outwit the police.
Beyond Justice (1992)
, 1h53Directed by Duccio Tessari
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Rutger Hauer, Carol Alt, Omar Sharif, Kabir Bedi, Elliott Gould, Brett Halsey
Roles Sal Cuomo
Rating45%
When the estranged Moroccan husband of wealthy corporate head Christine Sanders takes their son Robert to Morocco, she hires two operatives who specialise in rescuing hostages from terrorists to bring her son back. Robert is brought to his grandfather who wishes the boy to succeed him as the ruler of his tribe.
To Catch a Killer (1992)
, 1h35Directed by Eric Till
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Brian Dennehy, Michael Riley, Margot Kidder, Meg Foster, Scott Hylands, Tony De Santis
Roles Stan Wilder
Rating72%
Enquêtant sur la disparition d'un jeune garçon, l'inspecteur de police Joe Kozenczak suit une piste qui le mène vers un homme d'affaires respecté, John Wayne Gacy. Se fiant à son intuition, il est vite persuadé que John Gacy est non seulement responsable de la mort du jeune garçon mais que la vérité est bien pire. John Gacy est un monstrueux tueur en série qui aurait assassiné et enterré 33 adolescents sous sa maison à Chicago.
The Godfather Part III (1990)
, 2h43Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Mob film, Action, Crime
Themes Films about immigration, Mafia films, Seafaring films, Films about religion, Transport films, Gangster films
Actors Al Pacino, Andy García, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Sofia Coppola, Eli Wallach
Roles Douglas Michelson
Rating75%
In 1979, as Michael Corleone is approaching 60, he regrets his ruthless rise to power, and is especially guilt-ridden for having his brother, Fredo, murdered. He has semi-retired from the Mafia, leaving the Corleone family's criminal interests under enforcer Joey Zasa's control. Michael uses his tremendous wealth and power in an attempt to rehabilitate his reputation via numerous charitable acts. Michael and Kay divorced in 1960, and Kay was given custody of their children, Anthony and Mary.
A Cat in the Brain (1990)
, 1h27Directed by Lucio Fulci
Genres Comedy, Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about animals, Films about films, Films about cats
Actors Brett Halsey, Lucio Fulci, Malisa Longo, Adriana Russo, Annie Belle, Paul Müller
Roles Human Monster
Rating55%
Haunted by his own bloody horror film visions and with news of real life murders happening in Rome, splatter film director Lucio Fulci (playing himself) seeks the advice of a psychiatrist.
Demonia (1990)
, 1h25Directed by Lucio Fulci
Origin Italie
Genres Horror
Actors Brett Halsey, Al Cliver, Lucio Fulci, Carla Cassola
Roles Professor Paul Evans
Rating46%
Sicily, 1486. A mob of villagers drag five screaming and struggling nuns into a cavern beneath their convent, built atop a steep hillside. They are tortured, nailed to five of the many wooden crosses in the underground chamber.
Touch of Death (1988)
, 1h26Directed by Lucio Fulci
Origin Italie
Genres Comedy, Horror
Themes Serial killer films
Actors Brett Halsey, Al Cliver, Zora Kerova, Maurice Poli
Roles Lester Parson
Rating52%
Lester Parson (Brett Halsey) is a cannibal psychopath who regularly abducts and mutilates women, eating certain cuts and disposing the rest in his back yard to his horde of pigs. He converces schizophrenically with himself via tape recordings of his own voice. He is also being hounded by Randy (Al Cliver), a shady loan shark whom he owes money to after accruing bad gambling debts.
Ratboy (1986)
, 1h44Directed by Sondra Locke
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Crime
Actors Sondra Locke, Robert Townsend, Christopher Hewett, Bill Maher, Larry Hankin, Sydney Lassick
Roles Mr. Manes
Rating38%
A failed window dresser named Nikki (Sondra Locke) overhears of a mysterious Ratboy named Eugene (Sharon Baird, billed in the credits as "S. L. Baird") while dumpster diving at a dump. After finding and befriending him, Nikki makes several attempts at exploiting his uniqueness to the public. At the same time, Eugene wishes to avoid public attention. There is never any explanation for Ratboy's existence as a human/rat hybrid.
The Devil's Honey (1986)
, 1h26Directed by Lucio Fulci
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Erotic, Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films
Actors Brett Halsey, Corinne Cléry, Blanca Marsillach, Stefano Madia, Lucio Fulci
Roles Dr. Wendell Simpson
Rating52%
Une jeune femme kidnappe et séquestre un médecin qu'elle considère comme responsable de la mort de son petit ami et lui fait subir des sévices sexuels extrêmes.
Where Does It Hurt? (1972)
, 1h27Directed by Rodney Amateau
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Peter Sellers, Jo Ann Pflug, Rick Lenz, Harold Gould, Hope Summers, Pat Morita
Roles Dr. Paolo Quagliomo
Rating54%
Pour garantir les profits de sa clinique privée, Albert P. Hopfnagel encourage la fraude à l'assurance et oblige ses chirurgiens à pratiquer des opérations coûteuses et surtout non nécessaires sur des patients. Après diverses péripéties, il finit par être découvert et condamné à la prison. À sa sortie, il revient à la clinique pour se faire opérer d'une appendicite par un chirurgien complice de ses anciennes malversations, dans le but d'attaquer par la suite la clinique. Sur la table d'opérations, il découvre que celui qui va l'opérer a été remplacé par son beau-frère, incompétent notoire qui ne sait même pas où se trouve l'appendice...
Four Times That Night (1971)
, 1h23Directed by Mario Bava
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Daniela Giordano, Brett Halsey, Valeria Sabel, Michael Hinz, Pascale Petit, Rainer Basedow
Roles John Price
Rating57%
Tina et Gianni se sont connus à Castel Fusano. Un soir, ils se retrouvent chez Tina et sortent dans un night-club où ils rencontrent les amis de Gianni : Duccio, Sergio et Pino.