Wednesday, January 31, 2024

On this day in movie history - The Border (1982):


The Border,
directed by Tony Richardson,
written by Deric Washburn, Walon Green and David Freeman,
was released in the United States on January 31, 1982.
Music by Ry Cooder.


Cast:
Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine, Warren Oates, Elpidia Carrillo, Shannon Wilcox, Manuel Viescas, Jeff Morris, Mike Gomez, Dirk Blocker, Lonny Chapman, Stacey Pickren, Floyd Levine, James Jeter, Alan Fudge, William Russ, Gary Grubbs, Gary Sexton, Campbell De Silva, Bill McLaughlin, David Beecroft, Esther Sylvey, Luis Mejía, Roberto Rivera, Jay Thurman, Craig Terry, Juan Ramírez, Adalberto Cortez, Concepción Palmeres, Juan Salas, Norma Mayo, Paula Ruiz, Carlos Bruno Villaneuva, Ronne Drummond, Richard Watts, Bernice E. Shamaley, Kenna Espersen, Glenda Meadows, Joe Zizik, Maria Delgado, Lupe Ontiveros, Francisco Farias, Edmundo Alonzo, Alan Gibbs, Don Charles, Beverly Overstreet.

On this day in movie history - Touch of Evil (1958):


Touch of Evil,
directed by Orson Welles,
based on the novel Badge of Evil by Whit Masterson,
was released in the United States on January 31, 1958.
Music by Henry Mancini.


Cast:
Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff, Joanna Cook Moore, Ray Collins, Dennis Weaver, Val de Vargas, Mort Mills, Victor Millan, Lalo Rios, Phil Harvey, Joi Lansing, Harry Shannon, Rusty Wescoatt, Wayne Taylor, Ken Miller, Raymond Rodriguez, Arlene McQuade, Dan White, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Marlene Dietrich, Mercedes McCambridge, William Tannen, Joseph Cotton.

Born on this day – Jessica Walter:


Jessica Walter

Actress

January 31, 1941 – March 24, 2021

Born on this day – Stuart Margolin:


Stuart Margolin

Actor

Director

January 31, 1940 – December 12, 2022

Born on this day – Suzanne Pleshette:


Suzanne Pleshette

Actress

January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008

Credits:

Will & Grace (2002–2004); 8 Simple Rules (2003); Good Morning, Miami (2002–2003); Spirited Away (2001); The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure (2000); The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998); Trigun (1998); The Single Guy (1996–1997); The Boys Are Back (1994–1995); Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1993); Battling for Baby (1992); Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean (1990); Newhart (1990); Nightingales (1989); Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988); A Stranger Waits (1987); Bridges to Cross (1986); Kojak: The Belarus File (1985); For Love or Money (1984); One Cooks, the Other Doesn't (1983); Dixie: Changing Habits (1983); Fantasies (1982); Help Wanted: Male (1982); The Star Maker (1981); Arch of Triumph (1980); Oh, God! Book II (1980); If Things Were Different (1980); Flesh & Blood (1979); Hot Stuff (1979); Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978); The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978); The Shaggy D.A. (1976); Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours (1976); Law and Order (1976); The Legend of Valentino (1975); Bonanza (1972); Ironside (1971); Medical Center (1971); Columbo (1971); In Broad Daylight (1971); Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971); River of Gold (1971); The Name of the Game (1969–1971); The F.B.I. (1966–1970); The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1970); Marcus Welby, M.D. (1970); Gunsmoke (1970); Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came (1970); Love, American Style (1970); Hunters Are for Killing (1970); Along Came a Spider (1970); Target: Harry (1969); If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969); It Takes a Thief (1968); The Invaders (1967–1968); The Power (1968); Blackbeard's Ghost (1968); Flesh and Blood (1968); Cimarron Strip (1967); The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967); Wings of Fire (1967); Run for Your Life (1967); Mister Buddwing (1966); Nevada Smith (1966); The Ugly Dachshund (1966); Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1966); The Fugitive (1964–1965); A Rage to Live (1965); The Wild Wild West (1965); Youngblood Hawke (1964); Fate Is the Hunter (1964); A Distant Trumpet (1964); Dr. Kildare (1961–1964); Channing (1963); Wagon Train (1963); Wall of Noise (1963); The Birds (1963); 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962); Alcoa Premiere (1962); The Dick Powell Theatre (1962); Rome Adventure (1962); Ben Casey (1962); Target: The Corruptors! (1962); Route 66 (1960–1961); General Electric Theater (1958–1961); The Tab Hunter Show (1961); Hong Kong (1961); The Islanders (1960); Naked City (1960); Riverboat (1960); Play of the Week (1960); Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1960); Summer of Decision (1959); Adventures in Paradise (1959); Sunday Showcase (1959); Black Saddle (1959); One Step Beyond (1959); Playhouse 90 (1959); The Third Man (1959); Have Gun - Will Travel (1959); Omnibus (1959); The Geisha Boy (1958); Matinee Theatre (1958); Decoy (1958); Harbourmaster (1957).

Born on this day – James Franciscus:


James Franciscus

Actor

January 31, 1934 – July 8, 1991