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Deadhead Miles
''Deadhead Miles'' is a 1973 American road comedy film directed by Vernon Zimmerman from a script by Terrence Malick, and starring Alan Arkin and Paul Benedict. Actors Bruce Bennett, George Raft and Ida Lupino make cameos. Plot Cooper (Alan Arkin) and Durazno knock out a truck driver and steal his rig. They take it back to a shop where it is repainted and the numbers are filed. In it they find a truckload of carburetors. Cooper abandons Durazno at a gas station and sets out as an independent driver of the yellow Peterbilt. He picks up a hitchhiker (Paul Benedict) but refuses to also give a ride to the man's accompanying woman and dog. At a diner the two notice the Duke of Interstate 40 (Hector Elizondo) eating at another table. Cooper asks him about his rig, which annoys the Duke. Cooper and the hitchhiker watch '' Samson and Delilah'' at a drive-in as Cooper discusses professions he's considered as a means to make money and how he reads the almanac so that he can be learning a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vernon Zimmerman
Vernon Lehr Zimmerman (August 30, 1936 – October 18, 2023) was an American writer and director who made his debut as director with the 1962 short ''Lemon Hearts'' starring Taylor Mead. He collaborated with Terrence Malick on the script to his directorial debut, the road movie, ''Deadhead Miles''. Zimmerman wrote and directed the Claudia Jennings roller derby drive-in film ''Unholy Rollers''. He was most well known for his horror slasher film '' Fade to Black'', a dark and despairing psychological study of an awkward and alienated hardcore film buff who exacts a harsh revenge on his cruel tormentors. Zimmerman received a Saturn Award nomination as Best Director for the film, a predecessor to more well-known modern parodies of the horror genre. Vernon also wrote the scripts for the horror-Western '' Hex'' (a.k.a. ''Charmed''), the redneck crime exploitation film '' Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw'', the made-for-TV wrestling comedy/drama '' Mad Bull'', the failed TV pilot film '' Shooting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackknifing
Jackknifing is the folding of an articulated vehicle so that it resembles the acute angle of a folding pocket knife. If a vehicle towing a trailer skids, the trailer can push the towing vehicle from behind until it spins the vehicle around and faces backwards. This may be caused by equipment failure, improper braking, or adverse road conditions such as an icy road surface. In extreme circumstances, a driver may attempt to jackknife the vehicle deliberately to halt it following brake failure. Trailer swing When a trailer skids to one side, this is known as a trailer swing or trailer slew. This can occur on a slippery road surface, often where there is a cant. This is not the same as jackknifing and is not as serious, as the trailer will move back into line as the vehicle continues forwards. The driver must be aware, however, that the trailer could slide up against parked cars or a guard rail, or that the wheels could slide into a ditch. This situation can occur especially wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of American Films Of 1973
This is a list of American films released in 1973 in film, 1973. Box office The highest-grossing American films released in 1973, by domestic box office gross revenue as estimated by ''The Numbers (website), The Numbers'', are as follows: January–March April–June July–September October–December See also * List of 1973 box office number-one films in the United States * 1973 in the United States References External links 1973 films at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:American films of 1973 Lists of American films by year, 1973 1973 in American cinema, Films Lists of 1973 films by country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Truck Driver
A truck driver (commonly referred to as a trucker, teamster or driver in the United States and Canada; a truckie in Australia and New Zealand; an HGV driver in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the European Union, a lorry driver, or driver in the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore) is a person who earns a living as the driver of a truck, which is commonly defined as a large goods vehicle (LGV) or heavy goods vehicle (HGV) (usually a semi truck, box truck, or dump truck). Duties and functions Truck drivers provide an essential service to industrialized societies by transporting finished Good (economics), goods and raw materials over land, typically to and from Factory, manufacturing plants, retail, and distribution (business), distribution centers. Truck drivers are responsible for inspecting their vehicles for mechanical items or issues relating to safe operation. Others, such as driver/sales workers, are also responsible for sales, complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CB Radio In The United States
In the United States, the Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS), commonly called citizens band radio (CB radio), is one of several personal radio services defined under Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 95. It is intended to be a two-way voice communication service for use in personal and business activities of the general public, and has a reliable communications range of several miles, though the range is highly dependent on type of radio, antenna and propagation. CB radio is most frequently used by long-haul truck drivers for everything from relaying information regarding road conditions, the location of speed trap Speed limit, Speed limits are enforced on most public roadways by authorities, with the purpose to improve driver compliance with speed limits. Methods used include roadside speed traps set up and operated by the police and automated roadside "s ...s and other travel information, to basic socializing and friendly chatter. CB radio is also frequently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Milius
John Frederick Milius (; born April 11, 1944) is an American screenwriter and film director. He is considered a member of the New Hollywood generation of filmmakers. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s for writing the scripts for ''The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean'' (1972), ''Jeremiah Johnson'' (also 1972), and the first two '' Dirty Harry'' films. He made his directorial debut with the film ''Dillinger'' (1973), followed by '' The Wind and the Lion'' (1975) and ''Big Wednesday'' (1978). In 1980, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for ''Apocalypse Now'', which he co-wrote with Francis Ford Coppola. During the 1980s, Milius established himself as a director of action and adventure films, with ''Conan the Barbarian'' (1982) and '' Red Dawn'' (1984). He was also a prolific script doctor. He later served as the co-creator of the Primetime Emmy Award-winning television series ''Rome'' (2005–2007). Off-screen, Milius is known for hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avery Schreiber
Avery Lawrence Schreiber (April 9, 1935 – January 7, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. He was a veteran of stage, television, and movies who came to prominence in the 1960s in a comedy duo with Jack Burns. He acted in an array of roles mostly on television sitcoms and a series of popular advertisements for ''Doritos'' tortilla chips. Life and career Schreiber was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Minnie (née Shear) and George Schreiber. He started his career in Chicago at the Goodman Theatre. He joined The Second City and later teamed with Jack Burns to form the comedy team of Burns and Schreiber. They recorded several comedy albums and appeared on numerous television shows. Schreiber was Jewish. Schreiber is remembered for his many Doritos commercials during the 1970s and 1980s, as well as his appearances on several television series. He was known for his trademark bushy handlebar moustache, curly hair, and comedic reactions. In 1965, Schreiber played the role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Kiel
Richard Dawson Kiel (September 13, 1939 – September 10, 2014) was an American actor. Standing tall and often referred to as "the Gentle Giant", he was known for portraying Jaws in '' The Spy Who Loved Me'' (1977) and '' Moonraker'' (1979). Kiel's next-most-recognized role is the tough but eloquent Mr. Larson in ''Happy Gilmore'' (1996). Other notable films include '' The Longest Yard'' (1974), '' Silver Streak'' (1976), '' Force 10 from Navarone'' (1978), '' Cannonball Run II'' (1984), '' Pale Rider'' (1985) and ''Tangled'' (2010). On television, he portrayed the giant alien in the highly regarded 1962 '' Twilight Zone'' episode, " To Serve Man". Early life Kiel was born on September 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. His extraordinary height was a result of gigantism, a condition caused by an excess of human growth hormone. When he was nine years old, his family moved to Los Angeles County, California, where Kiel graduated from Baldwin Park High School. Before becoming a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Anderson
Donna Anderson (born Donna Knaflich September 5, 1939) is an American character actress, active primarily in television during the 1960s and 1970s. Early life Donna Knaflich was born in Gunnison, Colorado, the daughter of Wenona Hanly-Knaflich and Louis John Knaflich. Career She made her film debut in 1959 in '' On the Beach'', directed by Stanley Kramer. The following year, Kramer got her to star in '' Inherit the Wind'', which led to her receiving a Golden Laurel nomination for Top New Female personality. She appeared in a recurring role on the ABC western television series ''The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters'', with Kurt Russell in the title role. In the story line, Anderson's character, Jenny, helps young Jaimie in his travels through the American West on the wagon train. Most of her roles were in television shows with appearances in such series as ''Gunsmoke'', ''The Incredible Hulk'', ''The A-Team'', ''Murder, She Wrote'', and '' Dragnet''. Anderson was also cast in epis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgil Frye
Virgil Charles Frye (August 21, 1930 – May 7, 2012) was an American actor and former Golden Gloves boxing champion. He grew up in Estherville, Iowa. He had two children, Sean Frye (''E.T. The Extra Terrestrial'') and Soleil Moon Frye (''Punky Brewster''), and was the father-in-law of Jason Goldberg. Frye made an uncredited appearance in the 1969 film ''Easy Rider'' while working as a makeup artist. His credited films included roles in '' Nightmare in Wax'' (1969), ''The Jesus Trip'' (1971), '' Garden of the Dead'' (1972), ''Deadhead Miles'' (1973), ''The Cat Creature'' (1973), ''The Klansman'' (1974), '' Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw'' (1976), '' The Missouri Breaks'' (1976), '' Up from the Depths'' (1979), ''Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype'' (1980), '' Graduation Day'' (1981), ''Take This Job and Shove It'' (1981), '' Revenge of the Ninja'' (1983), ''Running Hot'' (1984), '' The Burning Bed'' (1984), '' Winners Take All'' (1987), ''Colors Color (or colour in Commonwealth English; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Durning
Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays.Schudel, Matt (December 26, 2012) "''In real life and on the screen, he played countless roles''" The Washington Post, p. B4 Durning's best-known films include ''The Sting'' (1973), ''Dog Day Afternoon'' (1975), '' The Muppet Movie'' (1979), '' True Confessions'' (1981), ''Tootsie'' (1982), '' Dick Tracy'' (1990), and '' O Brother, Where Art Thou?'' (2000). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for both '' The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'' (1982) and '' To Be or Not to Be'' (1983). Prior to his acting career, Durning served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat. Early life Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York. He was the son of Louise (née Leonard; 1894–1982), a laundress at West Point, and James E. Durning (1883 – c. 1935). His father was an Irish immigrant, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Duell
Darwin William Duell (born George William Duell; August 30, 1923 – December 22, 2011) was an American actor and singer. He was known for his roles as Andrew McNair in the musical ''1776 (musical), 1776'', Jim Sefelt in the 1975 film ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (film), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'', and Johnny the Shoe Shine Guy in the 1982 crime comedy series ''Police Squad!''. Described as a short, odd-looking character actor with a Shakespearean background, he had many minor roles in plays, films and TV series. His last work was a cameo in the 2003 film ''How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days''. Early life and career Duell was born in 1923 in Corinth, New York, to E. Janet (Harrington) and Leon George Duell, an employee of the International Paper Company. Sometime in his youth, his mother legally changed his name to Darwin William Duell. Duell never cared for his first name and thus always went by his middle name, William. Duell graduated from the Green Mountain Junior Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
