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Garry Goodrow is a Actor and Scriptwriter American born on 4 november 1933
Garry Goodrow (November 4, 1933 – July 22, 2014) was an American actor best known for his role in the original stage production of the Obie Award-winning play The Connection (1959) and the film version of the play (1961), and as one of the original cast members of The Committee. In The Connection, Goodrow played the young, intense, morose, would-be jazz musician Ernie, a heroin addict whose horn is more often than not at the pawn shop. His appearance in the 1961 film was his first film role.
He made over 50 film and television appearances. In 1973, he appeared in National Lampoon's Lemmings, which featured relative unknowns John Belushi and Chevy Chase. While a member of The Committee in San Francisco, he emceed several benefits featuring artists and musicians such as Allen Ginsberg and the Grateful Dead. Goodrow is also known for a guest role in the WKRP in Cincinnati episode "Hold Up" where he plays out-of-work DJ Bob Burnett aka Bobby Boogie who hijacks a remote broadcast from an electronics store.
He died July 22, 2014 and is survived by a son Jason, and a daughter Georgia.
(1992)
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Garry Goodrow (November 4, 1933 – July 22, 2014) was an American actor best known for his role in the original stage production of the Obie Award-winning play The Connection (1959) and the film version of the play (1961), and as one of the original cast members of The Committee. In The Connection, Goodrow played the young, intense, morose, would-be jazz musician Ernie, a heroin addict whose horn is more often than not at the pawn shop. His appearance in the 1961 film was his first film role.
He made over 50 film and television appearances. In 1973, he appeared in National Lampoon's Lemmings, which featured relative unknowns John Belushi and Chevy Chase. While a member of The Committee in San Francisco, he emceed several benefits featuring artists and musicians such as Allen Ginsberg and the Grateful Dead. Goodrow is also known for a guest role in the WKRP in Cincinnati episode "Hold Up" where he plays out-of-work DJ Bob Burnett aka Bobby Boogie who hijacks a remote broadcast from an electronics store.
He died July 22, 2014 and is survived by a son Jason, and a daughter Georgia.
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A Shock to the System (1990)
, 1h28Directed by Jan Egleson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Actors Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Swoosie Kurtz, Peter Riegert, John McMartin, Will Patton
Roles Additional Dialogue
Rating65%
A family man named Graham Marshall, a long-time executive in a large advertising company, is unexpectedly passed over for promotion. Marshall himself can live with it, but his nagging wife Leslie is devastated and continually reproaches her husband for his apparent lack of ambition and willpower.
Circuitry Man (1990)
, 1h33Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction
Themes Films about computing, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Cyberpunk films, Dystopian films, Anticipation, Disaster films
Actors Jim Metzler, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Lu Leonard, Vernon Wells, Barbara Alyn Woods, Dennis Christopher
Roles Jugs
Rating46%
In a post-apocalyptic future the natural world has died from pollution and the population is forced to live underground. A woman attempts to smuggle a suitcase of contraband drug/chips from Los Angeles to the underground remnants of New York City, while eluding both police and gangsters. Along the way, she is aided by a romantic bio-mechanical android and pursued by Plughead, a villain with the ability to tap into people's minds.
Dirty Dancing (1987)
, 1h45Directed by Emile Ardolino
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Dance films, Feminist films, Pregnancy films, Films about music and musicians, Films about sexuality, Transport films, Musical films, Political films, Road movies
Actors Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, Jack Weston, Kelly Bishop
Roles Moe Pressman
Rating70%
In the summer of 1963, Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) is vacationing with her affluent Jewish American family at Kellerman's, a family friendly resort in the Catskill Mountains. The younger of two daughters, Baby is planning to attend Mount Holyoke College to study the economics of underdeveloped countries and then enter the Peace Corps. She was named after Frances Perkins, the first woman in the U.S. Cabinet. Her father, Jake (Jerry Orbach), is the personal physician and friend of Max Kellerman (Jack Weston), the resort's owner. Baby is befriended by Max's smart aleck grandson Neil (Lonny Price).
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
, 1h25Directed by Joe Dante, John Landis, Peter Horton, Carl Gottlieb, Robert K. Weiss
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Comic science fiction
Themes Space adventure films, Films about television, Sur la Lune, Comedy science fiction films, Space opera
Actors Arsenio Hall, Lou Jacobi, Griffin Dunne, Steve Forrest, Robert Colbert, Michelle Pfeiffer
Roles Le joueur de dames
Rating61%
Fictional television station WIDB-TV (channel 8) experiences problems with its late-night airing of science-fiction classic Amazon Women on the Moon, a 1950s B movie in which Queen Lara (Sybil Danning) and Captain Nelson (Steve Forrest) battle exploding volcanoes and man-eating spiders on the moon. Waiting for the film to resume, an unseen viewer begins channel surfing—simulated by bursts of white noise—through late night cable, with the various segments and sketches of the film representing the programming found on different channels. The viewer intermittently returns to channel 8, where Amazon Women continues to resume airing before faltering once more.
The Longshot (1986)
, 1h29Directed by Paul Bartel
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Horse sports in film
Actors Tim Conway, Jack Weston, Harvey Korman, Ted Wass, Eddie Deezen, Anne Meara
Roles Josh
Rating54%
The Gladiator (1986)
, 1h44Directed by Abel Ferrara
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Actors Ken Wahl, Nancy Allen, Brian Robbins, Robert Culp, Stan Shaw, Rick Dees
Roles Cadillac Drunk
Rating53%
A homicidal maniac is on the loose in Los Angeles, killing motorists at random with his "death car". After losing his brother Jeff to the twisted assassin known as "Skull", Rick Benton takes it upon himself to hunt down the reckless drivers that fill the streets at night. Being a master mechanic, Rick spends his time converting his pick-up truck into an armed and dangerous vehicle. With speed to take on the fastest car and strength to make sure in a one-on-one situation, he will be the only survivor. The cops soon find out about the vigilante known only as the "Gladiator" and do all they can to catch him before his citizen's arrests go one step too far.
Once Bitten (1985)
, 1h34Directed by Howard Storm
Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror, Romance
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Films about sexuality, Vampires in film, Comedy horror films, Films about virginity
Actors Lauren Hutton, Jim Carrey, Cleavon Little, Karen Kopins, Megan Mullaly, Richard Schaal
Roles Wino
Rating56%
Being 400 years old, the Countess has collected a stable of young men and women who accompany her on her centuries-old journey through eternal night-and youth. While she is immortal, she is required to drink the blood of a young male virgin three times by Halloween each year to keep her immortality and youthful appearance - a task she finds increasingly and extremely hard, since attractive young male virgins are almost impossible to find in the 1980s, particularly in hedonistic cities, in this case, Los Angeles.
My Man Adam (1985)
, 1h24Directed by Roger Simon
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films
Actors Raphael Sbarge, Page Hannah, Veronica Cartwright, Chris Elliott, Dave Thomas, Larry B. Scott
Roles Mr. Drum
Rating51%
High schooler Adam Swit (Sbarge) constantly daydreams about the same beautiful girl. Soon new student Sabrina McKay (Hannah) shows up who's identical to the girl of his dreams. Struggling to win her over, he doesn't do so well until a complex conspiracy throws them both into potential peril.
The Sure Thing (1985)
, 1h40Directed by Rob Reiner
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Adventure, Romance
Themes Transport films, Road movies
Actors John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Viveca Lindfors, Nicollette Sheridan, Anthony Edwards, Tim Robbins
Roles Pick-Up Driver
Rating69%
High school senior Walter Gibson (John Cusack) and his best friend Lance (Anthony Edwards) are celebrating the fact they are moving on to college, but all Walter can do is lament the fact that he has lost his touch with women. Lance heads to UCLA while Walter moves on to college in New England. The two keep in touch by writing letters, but Walter's luck has not changed. His attempt to get close to Alison Bradbury (Daphne Zuniga) from his English class by tricking her into tutoring him only results in his angering and alienating her. Eventually he receives a phone call from Lance telling him to come to California for Christmas break because he has set him up with the beautiful girl (Nicollette Sheridan), assuring him she is a Sure Thing.
Hard to Hold (1984)
, 1h33Directed by Larry Peerce
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Actors Rick Springfield, Patti Hansen, Albert Salmi, Bill Mumy, Gregory Itzin, Garry Goodrow
Roles Maitre d'
Rating48%
James "Jamie" Roberts (played by singer, songwriter Rick Springfield), being a pop idol, is used to having his way with women. He meets child psychologist Diana Lawson (Janet Eilber) in a car accident, however, who not only doesn't swoon at his attentions, but has also never heard of him. He tries to win her affection, but it's complicated by the fact that his ex-lover, Nicky Nides (Patti Hansen), is still a member of his band.
The Lost Empire (1984)
, 1h23Directed by Jim Wynorski
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Actors Raven De La Croix, Blackie Dammett, Angus Scrimm, Angelique Pettyjohn, Robert Tessier, Kenneth Tobey
Roles Doctor
Rating47%
The film opens at a jewelry shop in Chinatown, which contains a statue with one glowing red eye. Three masked figures kill the store’s owner, then try to pry the eye free. The police arrive, and after a bloody fight, all of the intruders and all but one of the policemen are dead, with the lone survivor being seriously wounded.
The Prey (1983)
, 1h20Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Steve Bond, Jackson Bostwick, Jackie Coogan, Garry Goodrow, Carel Struycken
Roles Sgt. Parsons
Rating44%
Dans une forêt, un couple se prépare un repas autour d'un feu de camp. La femme va faire un tour dans les bois lorsqu'elle entend son mari crier. Alors qu'elle retourne au campement où elle retrouve son mari décapitée, elle est elle-même tuée. Plusieurs semaines plus tard, trois jeunes couples se promènent dans la même forêt.
Breathless (1983)
, 1h37Directed by Jim McBride
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime, Romance
Actors Richard Gere, Valérie Kaprisky, Art Metrano, Art Metrano, John P. Ryan, John P. Ryan
Roles Berrutti
Rating59%
Jesse Lujack (Richard Gere) is a cocky, nihilistic drifter in Las Vegas, obsessed with Marvel Silver Surfer comic books, the rock and roll music of Jerry Lee Lewis and Monica Poiccard (Valérie Kaprisky), a UCLA architecture undergraduate whom he knows only from a weekend fling in Vegas. As the film opens late at night, he steals a Porsche, intending to drive to Los Angeles. As he speeds down the highway and looks through the owner's possessions, he discovers a handgun in the vehicle's glovebox. Seeing his reckless driving, a policeman gives chase and Jesse is forced off the road and becomes stuck. When the policeman orders him to step away from the car, Lujack impulsively grabs the gun and (apparently accidentally) shoots the officer. Fleeing to Los Angeles, Lujack finds his picture splashed all over the newspaper and TV news as the "cop killer.
The Prey (1983)
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about animals, Natural horror films
Actors Steve Bond, Jackie Coogan, Eric Edwards, John Leslie, Garry Goodrow, Carel Struycken
Roles Sgt. Parsons
Rating44%
The film is set during the summer between high school graduation and college. The film begins with a couple Frank (Ted Hayden) and Mary Sylvester (Connie Hunter) cooking food over a campfire while being watched by a mysterious figure in the shadows (played by Carel Struycken, but not seen until the end of the film). While Mary is taking a walk in the woods, she hears her husband scream and returns to the campsite to find her husband's decapitated corpse. She is then killed by the killer wielding her husband's axe. Several weeks later, three teenaged couples are hiking in the same remote forest high in the Colorado Rockies to enjoy the nature and to spend some time together. As they progress deeper into the wilderness, it becomes clear that the killer from the beginning of the film is stalking them. During their first night in the woods, Gail (Gayle Gannes) hears a noise and sends her boyfriend Greg (Philip Wenckus) to check out the disturbance. While isolated, they are both murdered by the killer.
Eating Raoul (1982)
, 1h23Directed by Paul Bartel
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror, Crime
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, BDSM in films, Films about prostitution, Serial killer films, Comedy horror films, Erotic thriller films, Children's films
Actors Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran, Paul Bartel, Ed Begley Jr., Buck Henry, Edie McClurg
Roles Drunk Swinger
Rating67%
Paul and Mary Bland are a wine dealer and a nurse, respectively, who bemoan their low status in life and dream of opening a restaurant. An exceptionally prudish couple, they sleep in separate beds and disapprove of sex, except for "a little hugging and kissing". After Paul is fired from his job at a wine shop, the couple are left relatively penniless and the chances that they will ever realize their dream quickly diminish. Their plight is exacerbated by the fact that they live in an apartment building that is a regular site of swinger parties.