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Finders Keepers (1984 Film)
''Finders Keepers'' is a 1984 American comedy film directed by Richard Lester and starring Michael O'Keefe, Beverly D'Angelo, Brian Dennehy, and Louis Gossett Jr., with an early performance by Jim Carrey. The film was adapted from Charles Dennis' 1974 novel ''The Next-to-Last Train Ride''. The film opened on May 18, 1984, earning $865,207 during its first weekend in 753 theaters. Plot In 1973, Georgiana Latimer schemes with her lover, Josef Sirola, to steal five million dollars in cash from her father's safe. As Georgiana pretends to be a widow in mourning, she and Josef hide the loot in a coffin and plan to transport it by train to New York. Elsewhere, young Michael Rangeloff is on the run from the irate women's roller derby team he manages. Michael escapes by disguising himself in a U.S. Army uniform at the Oakland, California, train station, where two military officials assume he is accompanying the coffin. Meanwhile, Georgiana and Sirola have noticed Michael and follow him. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mort Drucker
Morris "Mort" Drucker (March 22, 1929 – April 9, 2020) was an American caricaturist and comics artist best known as a contributor for over five decades in '' Mad'', where he specialized in satires on the leading feature films and television series. Personal life Drucker was born in Brooklyn, New York City, with some sources listing his birth date as March 22, 1929, and others as March 29. He was the son of Sarah (Spielvogel), a homemaker, and Edward Drucker, a businessman. His family was Jewish. He attended Brooklyn's Erasmus Hall High School. There he met his future wife Barbara, whom he married shortly after her graduation. The couple moved to Long Island, living in Syosset, where they brought up two daughters, Laurie and Melanie; their family eventually expanded with three grandchildren."Man Behind the Drawing Board", ''The Adventures of Bob Hope'' 87, 1963. Career Drucker entered the comics field by assisting Bert Whitman on the Publishers-Hall newspaper comic strip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Carrey
James Eugene Carrey (; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and artist. Known for his energetic slapstick performances, Carrey first gained recognition in 1990, after landing a role in the American sketch comedy television series '' In Living Color'' (1990–1994). He broke out as a star in motion pictures with '' Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'', ''The Mask'' and '' Dumb and Dumber'' (all 1994). This was followed up with '' Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls'', '' Batman Forever'' (both 1995) and '' Liar Liar'' (1997). In the 2000s, he gained further notice for his portrayal of the Grinch in '' How the Grinch Stole Christmas'' and for the comedy '' Me, Myself & Irene'' (both in 2000), as well as '' Bruce Almighty'' (2003), '' Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'' (2004), '' Fun with Dick and Jane'' (2005), '' Yes Man'', '' Horton Hears a Who!'' (both 2008), and ''A Christmas Carol'' (2009). In the 2010s, Carrey appeared in the films '' Mr. Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lethbridge
Lethbridge ( ) is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. With a population of 101,482 in its 2019 municipal census, Lethbridge became the fourth Alberta city to surpass 100,000 people. The nearby Canadian Rocky Mountains contribute to the city's warm summers, mild winters, and windy climate. Lethbridge lies southeast of Calgary on the Oldman River. Lethbridge is the commercial, financial, transportation and industrial centre of southern Alberta. The city's economy developed from drift mining for coal in the late 19th century and agriculture in the early 20th century. Half of the workforce is employed in the health, education, retail and hospitality sectors, and the top five employers are government-based. The only university in Alberta south of Calgary is in Lethbridge, and two of the three colleges in southern Alberta have campuses in the city. Cultural venues in the city include performing art theatres, museums and sports centres. History Before the 19th centur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calgary
Calgary ( ) is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Prairie Provinces. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, making it the third-largest city and fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Calgary is situated at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the south of the province, in the transitional area between the Rocky Mountain Foothills and the Canadian Prairies, about east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, roughly south of the provincial capital of Edmonton and approximately north of the Canada–United States border. The city anchors the south end of the Statistics Canada-defined urban area, the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor. Calgary's economy includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health and wellness, retail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Vehicle
In the motion picture industry, a star vehicle (or simply vehicle) is a film written or produced for a specific star, regardless of whether the motive is to further their career or simply to profit from their current popularity. It is designed to optimally display that star's particular talents or personal appeal. The term is also applied to stage plays and television programs. In some cases, a performer may produce their own star vehicle as self-promotion or a vanity project. Richard Dyer, who extensively studied the phenomenon of movie stars, defined the vehicle phenomenon in his 1979 book ''Stars'': Under the old studio system, vehicles were sometimes created for a promising young, inexperienced, or imported actor who had signed a long-term contract with a major studio. By showcasing that actor's talents, the vehicle was an attempt to create another bankable star bound to the studio until their contract expired. Vehicles were created for rising or established stars as dive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ensemble Cast
In a dramatic production, an ensemble cast is one that is composed of multiple principal actors and performers who are typically assigned roughly equal amounts of screen time.Random House: ensemble acting Linked 2013-07-17 Structure In contrast to the popular model, which gives precedence to a sole protagonist, an ensemble cast leans more towards a sense of "collectivity and community". Cinema Ensemble casts in film were introduced as early as September 1916, with D. W. Griffith's silent epic film '' Intolerance'', featuring four separate though parallel plots. The film follows the lives of several characters over hundreds of years, across different cultures and time periods. The unification of different plot lines and character arcs is a key characteristic of ensemble casting in film; whether it's a location, event, or an overarching theme that ties the film and characters together. Films that feature ensembles tend to emphasize the interconnectivity of the characters, even wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dudley Moore
Dudley Stuart John Moore CBE (19 April 193527 March 2002) was an English actor, comedian, musician and composer. Moore first came to prominence in the UK as a leading figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s. He was one of the four writer-performers in the comedy revue '' Beyond the Fringe'' from 1960 that created a boom in satiric comedy, and with a member of that team, Peter Cook, collaborated on the BBC television series '' Not Only... But Also''. As a popular double act, Moore’s buffoonery contrasted with Cook’s deadpan monologues. They jointly received the 1966 British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance. They worked together on other projects until the mid 1970s, by which time Moore had settled in Los Angeles to concentrate on his film acting. His career as a comedy film actor was marked by hit films, particularly '' Bedazzled'' (1967), set in Swinging Sixties London (in which he co-starred with Cook) and Hollywood productions '' Foul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campbell Lane
Campbell Lane (July 15, 1935 – January 30, 2014) was a Canadian actor who primarily did his work in Vancouver. He appeared in many television shows produced there, and was also a voice over artist. Death Campbell Lane died on January 30, 2014 from lung cancer, at the age of 78. Credits Television roles *Masters of Horror Masurewicz * Committee Chairman in ''The X-Files'' episodes "Tunguska" and "Terma." * Calusari Elder in ''The X-Files'' episode " The Calusari". * Hohman's Father in ''The X-Files'' episode "Miracle Man". * Uncle Harry in '' First Wave'' episode "Rubicon." * The First Hybrid in ''Battlestar Galactica'' episode "Razor". * Baron Wolfgang von Strucker in '' Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' * Home by Christmas * Older man on '' Stargate: Continuum'' * Harold Lane in ''His and Her Christmas'' (TV) * John August in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction episode 11 in the story "The Cigar Box" Voice roles * Rampage (Transformers), Rampage in ''Beast Wars: Transf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Newman (actor)
Richard Newman (born November 2) is an American actor who is notable for his numerous voice roles in ''Transformers''. Career Newman started his voice-over career in 1990 with ''Dragon Warrior''. He has also had roles in ''Dragon Ball Z'', '' RoboCop: Alpha Commando'', '' Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', and '' Spider-Man Unlimited'' as well as ''InuYasha'', '' Oban Star Racers'', '' MegaMan NT Warrior'', and '' Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars''. He is perhaps best known for his portrayals of Rhinox in '' Beast Wars: Transformers'' (''Beasties'' in Canada) and M. Bison in the ''Street Fighter'' cartoon series. Newman also provided arch-villain Phaeton's voice in the animated television series '' Exosquad''. Among his most recent roles are Bear Hugger (a Canadian boxer) in '' Punch-Out!!'', and Cranky Doodle Donkey in '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic''. In the late 1990s, Newman went over to Toronto to work with the successful animation company Nelvana and lent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alf Humphreys
Alfred E. Humphreys (August 9, 1953 – January 31, 2018) was a Canadian actor. Early life Humphreys was born in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Leslie and Gabrielle Humphreys. Career Humphreys was a dramatic actor who first acted on stage with a troupe in North Bay, Canada. His breakthrough role was as the Deputy Lester in ''First Blood'' (1982), which starred Sylvester Stallone as Rambo. His other memorable roles include the character Howard Landers in '' My Bloody Valentine'' (1981) and William Drake in the blockbuster film '' X2'' (2003). He also starred in two horror films directed by William Fruet: ''Funeral Home'' (1980) and '' Bedroom Eyes'' (1984). He also played supporting parts in such films as '' Act of Vengeance'' (1986), ''Ernest Rides Again'' (1993), '' Luna: Spirit of the Whale'' (2007) and '' Air Bud: Spikes Back'' (2003). In 2010, he appeared in ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' as Robert Jefferson, a role he would reprise in the film's sequels '' Diary of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayne Eastwood
Jayne Eastwood (born December 17, 1946), also credited as Jane Easton or Jane Eastwood, is a Canadian actress and comedian. She is best known for her film roles as Anna-Marie Biddlecoff in the comedy film '' Finders Keepers'' (1984), Judy the Waitress in the Christmas film ''The Santa Clause'' (1994), Mrs. White in '' My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' (2002) and its 2016 sequel, Mrs. Borusewicz in '' Chicago'' (2002), Lucy Decker in the comedy ''Welcome to Mooseport'' (2004) and Miss Wimsey in the musical film ''Hairspray'' (2007). She appeared in television roles including Gwen Twining in ''King of Kensington'' (1978–1980), Bernice in '' Material World'', Aunt Agatha Flugelschmidt in the PBS Kids children's television series '' Noddy'' (1998–2000), Jeannie in '' Wild Card'' (2003), Bridget in ''Train 48'' (2004–2005), Ronnie Sacks in '' This Is Wonderland'' (2005–2006), Maxine Bingly in ''Billable Hours'' (2006–2008), Miss Wispinski in ''Little Mosque on the Prairie'' (2008� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Clothier
Robert Allan Clothier, DFC (October 21, 1921 – February 10, 1999) was a Canadian stage and television actor most famous for his role as Relic on the CBC television series, ''The Beachcombers''. Biography Like many of his contemporaries, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at an early age. He learned to fly at No. 1 Elementary Flying School in Malton and No. 4 Service Flying Training School in Saskatoon, and flew two tours operationally with 408 Squadron RCAF. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on December 5, 1944, the citation reading, This officer has completed numerous sorties in the role of pilot, involving attacks on most of the enemy's heavily defended targets. On all occasions he has pressed home his attacks with great determination and by his personal example of courage, coolness and confidence has set an example which has inspired all with whom he has flown. On December 23, 1944, while serving as an instructor with No. 5 Operational Training U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
