On this day in movie history - Point Blank (1967):

Point Blank,

directed by John Boorman,

written by Alexander Jacobs, David Newhouse and Rafe Newhouse,

based on the novel The Hunter by Richard Stark,

was released in the United States on August 30, 1967.
Music by Johnny Mandel.

Cast:
Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn, Carroll O'Connor, Lloyd Bochner, Michael Strong, John Vernon, Sharon Acker, James Sikking, Sandra Warner, Roberta Haynes, Kathleen Freeman, Victor Creatore, Lawrence Hauben, Susan Holloway, Sid Haig, Michael Bell, Priscilla Boyd, John McMurtry, Ron Walters, George Strattan, Nicole Rogell, Rico Cattani, Roland La Starza, Paul Bradley, Casey Brandon, George Bruggeman, George Calliga, Jerry Catron, Dick Cherney, Bud Cokes, Bonnie Dewberry, Richard Elmore, Barbara Feldon, Duke Fishman, Carey Foster, Stu Gardner, Rudy Germane, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Hickman, Chuck Hicks, George Hoagland, Harvey Karels, Joseph La Cava, Louise Lane, Ethelreda Leopold, Philo McCullough, Joseph Mell, Monty O'Grady, Andrew Orapeza, Murray Pollack, Anthony Redondo, Leoda Richards, Clark Ross, Cosmo Sardo, Jeffrey Sayre, Felix Silla, Norman Stevans, Karen Stride, Robert Strong, Tim Taylor, Sid Troy, Guy Way, Ted White, Louis Whitehill, Roseann Williams, John Zimeas.

On this day in movie history - The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976):

The Outlaw Josey Wales

directed by Clint Eastwood,

written by Philip Kaufman and Sonia Chernus,

based on the novel Gone to Texas by Forest Carter,

was released in the United States on June 30, 1976.
Music by Jerry Fielding.

Cast:

Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George, Sondra Locke, Bill McKinney, John Vernon, Paula Trueman, Sam Bottoms, Geraldine Keams, Woodrow Parfrey, Joyce Jameson, Sheb Wooley, Royal Dano, Matt Clark, John Verros, Will Sampson, William O'Connell, John Quade, Frank Schofield, Buck Kartalian, Len Lesser, Doug McGrath, John Russell, Charles Tyner, Bruce M. Fischer, John Mitchum, John Davis Chandler, Tom Roy Lowe, Clay Tanner, Bob Hoy, Madeleine Taylor Holmes, Erik Holland, Cissy Wellman, Faye Hamblin, Danny Green, Stephen Douglas Butler, Frank Cockrell, Kyle Eastwood, Richard Farnsworth, Joseph Hernandez, John Hudkins, Ron Manning, Walter Scott.

On this day in movie history - Brannigan (1975):

Brannigan,

directed by Douglas Hickox,

written by Christopher Trumbo, Michael Butler, William P. McGivern and William W. Norton,

based on a story by Christopher Trumbo and Michael Butler,

was released in the United States on March 26, 1975.
Music by Dominic Frontiere.

Cast:
John Wayne, Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, Mel Ferrer, John Vernon, Daniel Pilon, John Stride, James Booth, Arthur Batanides, Ralph Meeker, Barry Dennen, Lesley-Anne Down, Pauline Delaney, Del Henney, Brian Glover, Stewart Bevan, Janette Legge, Anthony Booth, Tony Robinson, Don Henderson, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Enid Jaynes.

Born on this day – John Vernon:

John Vernon

Actor

February 24, 1932 – February 1, 2005

Credits:

Delgo (2008); The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001–2005); Area 51 (2005); Fallout (2004); Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update (2003); Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003); Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003); Welcome to America (2002); Earth and Beyond (2002); Sorority Boys (2002); Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge (2001); Stageghost (2000); Star Trek: Klingon Academy (2000); Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 (2000); Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (2000); Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure (1999); Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain (1998); The Incredible Hulk (1996–1997); Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1997); Adventures in Odyssey: A Twist in Time (1997); Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (1996); Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1996); Family of Cops (1995); Walker, Texas Ranger (1995); Malicious (1995); Pinky and the Brain (1995); Legend (1995); Marker (1995); Renegade (1993–1995); Paris or Somewhere (1994); Fantastic Four: The Animated Series (1994); Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1994); Sodbusters (1994); Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1993–1994); Hostage for a Day (1994); The Forget-Me-Not Murders (1994); Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron (1993); Matrix (1993); The Fire Next Time (1993); Doogie Howser, M.D. (1993); In the Heat of the Night (1993); Wojeck: Out of the Fire (1992); The Naked Truth (1992); Tales from the Crypt (1992); The Ray Bradbury Theater (1992); Dinosaurs (1992); The Woman Who Sinned (1991); Dark Justice (1991); Object of Desire (1990); Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1990); Max Monroe (1990); Mob Story (1989); W.B., Blue and the Bean (1989); CBS Summer Playhouse (1989); Afganistan - The Last War Bus (1989); Two Men (1988); I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988); Hostile Takeover (1988); War of the Worlds (1988); Deadly Stranger (1988); Dixie Lanes (1988); Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988); Nightstick (1987); Blue Monkey (1987); The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987); Terminal Exposure (1987); Ernest Goes to Camp (1987); Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1987); Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1987); Rat Tales (1986); Wildfire (1986); Sledge Hammer! (1986); The Magical World of Disney (1986); Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1986); Knight Rider (1984–1986); Airwolf (1986); Murder, She Wrote (1985); MacGyver (1985); Hail to the Chief (1985); Doin' Time (1985); Fraternity Vacation (1985); The Fall Guy (1983–1985); Partners in Crime (1984); Savage Streets (1984); Jungle Warriors (1984); The Blood of Others (1984); Automan (1984); The Greatest American Hero (1983); T.J. Hooker (1983); Faerie Tale Theatre (1983); Hart to Hart (1983); The A-Team (1983); Chained Heat (1983); The Powers of Matthew Star (1983); Curtains (1983); Airplane II: The Sequel (1982); The Blue and the Gray (1982); CHiPs (1982); Today's F.B.I. (1982); The Phoenix (1982); Heartbreak High (1981); Heavy Metal (1981); Vega$ (1980); The Littlest Hobo (1980); Herbie Goes Bananas (1980); Fantastica (1980); It Rained All Night the Day I Left (1980); California Fever (1979); The Sacketts (1979); Delta House (1979); National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Quincy M.E. (1978); Golden Rendezvous (1977); Angela (1977); Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night (1977); The Oregon Trail (1977); The Uncanny / Hollywood 1936 (1977); A Special Day (1977); For the Record (1977); Someday Soon (1977); Drum (1976); The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Cannon (1973–1975); McMillan & Wife (1975); Switch (1975); S.W.A.T. (1975); The Invisible Man (1975); Matt Helm (1975); Barbary Coast (1975); The Swiss Family Robinson (1975); Brannigan (1975); The Impostor (1975); Kung Fu (1974–1975); Gunsmoke (1975); Movin' On (1974); Police Woman (1974); Virginia Hill (1974); Ironside (1974); Police Surgeon (1974); Petrocelli (1974); W (1974); The Black Windmill (1974); Sweet Movie (1974); The F.B.I. (1968–1974); Barnaby Jones (1974); Mousey (1974); The Questor Tapes (1974); The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping (1973); Charley Varrick (1973); The Wide World of Mystery (1973); Search (1973); Hunter (1973); Fear Is the Key (1972); Journey (1972); Mission: Impossible (1969–1972); Mannix (1971–1972); Cool Million (1972); The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1972); Dirty Harry (1971); Winter Comes Early (1971); Bearcats! (1971); Escape (1971); Men at Law (1971); One More Train to Rob (1971); The Name of the Game (1971); The Silent Force (1971); Hawaii Five-O (1970); Matt Lincoln (1970); Topaz (1969); Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969); Justine (1969); Trial Run (1969); The High Chaparral (1969); Bonanza (1968); Judd for the Defense (1968); The Felony Squad (1968); Tarzan (1968); Wojeck (1966–1968); Point Blank (1967); Coronet Blue (1967); Iron Man (1966); The Sub-Mariner (1966); Mighty Thor (1966); Once Upon a Prime Time (1966); Hulk (1966); Captain America (1966); Festival (1960–1966); The Marvel Super Heroes (1966); CBC Show of the Week (1965–1966); Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1966); The Forest Rangers (1963–1965); The Serial (1964–1965); John Cabot: A Man of the Renaissance (1964); Time of Your Life (1964); Nobody Waved Good-bye (1964); Playdate (1962–1964); Quest (1962–1963); Georges-Étienne Cartier: The Lion of Québec (1962); Alexander Galt: The Stubborn Idealist (1962); Summer Circuit (1961); Encounter (1956–1961); R.C.M.P. (1960); A Day in the Night of Jonathan Mole (1959); Folio (1958–1959); Cannonball (1959); The Unforeseen (1959); First Performance (1956–1958); On Camera (1956–1958); The Harvest (1957); Fires of Envy (1957); Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957); Go to Blazes (1956); 1984 (1956).

On this day in movie history - Dirty Harry (1971):

Dirty Harry,

directed by Don Siegel,

written by Harry Julian Fink, R.M. Fink and Dean Riesner,

based on a story by Harry Julian Fink, R.M. Fink and Jo Heims,

was released in the United States on December 23, 1971.
Music by Lalo Schifrin.

Cast:
Clint Eastwood, Andy Robinson, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, John Vernon, John Larch, John Mitchum, Woodrow Parfrey, Josef Sommer, Mae Mercer, Albert Popwell, Lyn Edgington, Ruth Kobart, Lois Foraker, William Paterson, Debralee Scott.