Jack Kost: 08/29/23

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

On this day in movie history - Lawless (2012):

Lawless,

directed by John Hillcoat,

written by Nick Cave,

based on the novel The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant,

was released in the United States on August 29, 2012.
Music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

Cast:
Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, Dane DeHaan, Chris McGarry, Tim Tolin, Gary Oldman, Lew Temple, Marcus Hester, Bill Camp, Alex Van, Noah Taylor, Mark Ashworth, Tom Proctor, Bruce McKinnon, Eric Mendenhall, Toni Byrd, Robert T. Smith, Jake Nash, William J. Harrison, Joyce Baxter, Jeff Braun, Malinda Baker, Tom Turbiville, Chad Randall, Terry Keasler, Duncan Nicholson, Ron Clinton Smith, Anna House, Ricky Muse, Peter Krulewitch, Chance Bartels, Darryl Booker, Charles Casey, Samantha Gillies Cox, Hannah Defler, Randall Franks, David Fritsch, Ronnie Kantorik, Larry Mainland, Wilson Moore, Joel Rogers, J.T. Seidler, Steve Warren, Jacqueline Marie Zwick.

On this day in movie history - Beware, My Lovely (1952):

Beware, My Lovely,

directed by Harry Horner,

written by Mel Dinelli,

based on the play The Man by Mel Dinelli,

was released in the United States on August 29, 1952.
Music by Leith Stevens.

Cast:
Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Taylor Holmes, Barbara Whiting, James Willmas, O. Z. Whitehead.

Born on this day – William Friedkin:

William Friedkin

Director

Producer

Writer

August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023

Credits:

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023); The Devil and Father Amorth (2017); Killer Joe (2011); The Painter's Voice (2007); Bug (2006); The Hunted (2003); Rules of Engagement (2000); 12 Angry Men (1997); Jade (1995); Blue Chips (1994); The Guardian (1990); C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf (1988); Rampage (1987); C.A.T. Squad (1986); The Twilight Zone (1985); To Live and Die in L.A. (1985); Deal of the Century (1983); Cruising (1980); The Brink's Job (1978); Sorcerer (1977); The Exorcist (1973); The French Connection (1971); The Boys in the Band (1970); The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968); The Birthday Party (1968); Good Times (1967); The Thin Blue Line (1966); The Bold Men (1965); The People vs. Paul Crump (1962).