On this day in movie history - Carlito’s Way (1993):

Carlito’s Way

directed by Brian De Palma,

written by David Koepp,

based on the novels Carlito's Way and After Hours by Edwin Torres,

was released in the United States on November 12, 1993.
Music by Patrick Doyle.

Cast:

Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, John Leguizamo, Ingrid Rogers, Luis Guzmán, James Rebhorn, Joseph Siravo, Viggo Mortensen, Richard Foronjy, Jorge Porcel, Frank Minucci, Adrian Pasdar, John Ortiz, Ángel Salazar, Al Israel, Rick Aviles, Jaime Sánchez, Edmonte Salvato, Paul Mazursky, Tera Tabrizi, Víctor Sierra, Caesar Cordova, Jon Seda, Ruben Rivera, Sherie Mambru, Brenda Hernandez, Elliot Santiago, Frank Ferrara, John Hoyt, Chuck Zito, Steven Puente, Tony Cucci, Alfred Sauchelli Jr., Anthony Catanese, Sam Weber, Sonny Zito, Walter T. Meade, Michael Hadge, Richard Council, Lindsey Baker, James Bulleit, Crystal Haney, Gregory Mitchell, Mel Gorham, Rocco Sisto, John Finn, Brian Tarantina, Jamie Tirelli, Owen Hollander, John Michael Bolger, Ralph Destino Jr., Luke Toma, Frank Pietrangolare, Mike Sheehan, Dean Rader-Duval, Gene Canfield, Sharmagne Leland-St. John, Rene Rivera, Orlando Urdaneta, Troy A. Hawes, Kim Rideout, Drita Barak, Christopher Bregman, Natalia Ray, Joe Conzo, Gaetano Lisi, Debra Niewald, Christina Murphy, Julieta Ortega, Mary Hammett, Debbie Benitez, Roberta Mathes, Freddy Rios, Mike Ramos, Yelba Osorio, Nelson Vasquez, Jason Daryn, Dan Brennan, Michael P. Moran, Vincent Pastore, Garry Pastore, Cynthia LaMontagne, Bo Dietl, Kato, James V. Miller, Marc Anthony, David Boston, Marisol Carrere, Dono Cunningham, Gregory D'Angelo, Robert DaGasta, Jaclyn Dietl, Jack Fitzstephens, Garlan Green, Ralph Hughes, Pete Macnamara, Cindy Malika, Charles Malota, Daniel Margotta, Daisy Martinez, Mike Mitchell Jr., Joe Moffa, David Moss, Coati Mundi, Antone Pagán, Mike Pont, Angel Ramirez Jr., Cice Rivera, Ron Rivera, Ricardo J. Salazar, Jacqueline Frances Santiago, Saundra Santiago, Alberto Suarez, Denise Vasquez, Enrique Veloz, Bill Weeden, Kyle Wyatt.

On this day in movie history - Heat (movie & novel):

Heat

directed by Dick Richards and Jerry Jameson,

written by William Goldman,

based on the novel by William Goldman,

was released in France on November 12, 1986.
Music by Michael Gibbs.

Cast:

Burt Reynolds, Karen Young, Peter MacNicol, Howard Hesseman, Neill Barry, Diana Scarwid, Joseph Mascolo, Alfie Wise, Deborah Rush, Wendell Burton, Joanne Jackson, Joe Klecko, Peter Koch, Joseph Bernard, Barry Polkowitz, Chris O'Rourke, Reno Nichols, Ron Tombaugh, Mone Swann, Robert Drake, Robert Vento, Joey Villa, Michael Lovell Farris, Alicia Arden.

Recommended reading:

Heat

By William Goldman.

Published 1985.

Published by Grand Central Pub.

First Edition.

Hardcover.

ISBN-10: 0446512753

ISBN-13: 9780446512756

Description:

Las Vegas security man Nick Escalante, an ex-Marine, chances on to a bizarre kidnapping threat and races into a night-time world of false identities, vicious grievances, and gruesome encounters.

Author of Marathon Man.

“Satisfying … Mr. Goldman is a master storyteller and has done a master’s trick.” – New York Times Book Review.

“Fast-paced action and adventure … losers and winners and God-fearing sinners who turn an exciting story into an exceptional novel.” – Philadelphia Inquirer.

On this day in television history - Johnny Staccato:

Johnny Staccato

Season 1. Episode 9.

Episode entitled: Fly Baby, Fly.

Released November 12, 1959.

Directed by Robert B. Sinclair.

Written by Philip S. Goodman.

Music by Elmer Bernstein.

Cast:

John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Howard Freeman, Dort Clark, Nesdon Booth, Ingrid Goude, Jan Brooks, Mike Steele, Dennis Sallas, Dick Cherney, James Gonzalez, Herschel Graham, Jimmie Horan, Shep Houghton, Perk Lazelle, Edwin Rochelle, Norman Stevans, Harry Wilson.

Born on this day – Ina Balin:

Ina Balin

Actress

November 12, 1937 – June 20, 1990

Credits:

That's Adequate (1989); Murder, She Wrote (1988); As the World Turns (1986); Magnum, P.I. (1981–1986); Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter (1986); Hostage Flight (1985); There Were Times, Dear (1985); Airwolf (1984); Quincy M.E. (1977–1982); The Comeback Trail (1982); Hart to Hart (1982); Code Red (1981); The Children of an Lac (1980); Galyon (1980); Eischied (1979); Wonder Woman (1979); Battlestar Galactica (1979); Barnaby Jones (1975–1978); The Immigrants (1978); Danger in Paradise (1977); Westside Medical (1977); Super Vision (1976); The Six Million Dollar Man (1976); The Invisible Man (1976); The Blue Knight (1976); The Ghost Busters (1975); The Streets of San Francisco (1973–1975); Harry O (1975); Ironside (1975); Panic on the 5:22 (1974); Toma (1974); Police Story (1973–1974); Mannix (1971–1974); The Don Is Dead (1973); Call to Danger (1973); Cool Million (1972); Search (1972); Alias Smith and Jones (1971); The Projectionist (1970); The Name of the Game (1970); The Merv Griffin Show (1969); The Desperate Mission (1969); The Lonely Profession (1969); Charro! (1969); The F.B.I. (1969); It Takes a Thief (1968); Run for Your Life (1965–1968); Gypsy (1967); Get Smart (1967); Run Like a Thief (1967); The Loner (1966); 12 O'Clock High (1965); The Dick Van Dyke Show (1965); Bonanza (1965); Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1965); The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965); ABC's Nightlife (1965); The Mike Douglas Show (1964); Mr. Kingston (1964); Act of Reprisal (1964); The Defenders (1964); The Patsy (1964); The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1963–1969); The Lieutenant (1963); Stoney Burke (1962); The DuPont Show of the Week (1962); Adventures in Paradise (1962); Westinghouse Presents: Come Again to Carthage (1961); The Comancheros (1961); The Young Doctors (1961); Our American Heritage (1961); Here's Hollywood (1961); Kraft Theatre (1960); From the Terrace (1960); The 13th Annual Tony Awards (1959); New York Confidential (1959); The DuPont Show of the Month (1958); The Black Orchid (1958); Kraft Theatre (1958).

Born on this day – Grace Kelly:

Grace Kelly

Actress

November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982

Born on this day – Rosalina Neri:

Rosalina Neri

Actress

November 12, 1927 – June 5, 2024

Credits:

Alan Melville Takes You from A-Z (1959); All the Moron’s Men (1999); Another Woman’s Face (2012); Bocche cucite (1970); Ci vuole un gran fisico (2013); Due sosia in allegria (1956); Faccione (1991); Finalmente a casa (2008); Finalmente Natale (2007); Finalmente soli (1999); I pinguini ci guardano (1955); I volontari (1998); Jack Hylton’s Monday Show (1958); L’incantatore di serpenti, la vita senza freno di Gian Carlo Fusco (2010); Maurizio Costanzo Show (1993); Mon coquin de père (1958); Olga e i suoi figli (1985); Portagli i miei saluti... avanzi di galera (1993); The Betrothed (1989); The Music Box (1957); The Predators (2020); The Rosalina Neri Show (1959); Three Men and a Leg (1997); Valeria ragazza poco seria (1958); Vivendo cantando... che male ti fò? (1957).

Born on this day – Kim Hunter:

Kim Hunter

Actress

November 12, 1922 – September 11, 2002