James Dean(1975)

Synopsis

A dramatization of the story of legendary movie actor James Dean. The film’s writer, William Bast, had roomed with Dean in the early ’50s, when both were trying to break into films as actors.

Director

John Florea

Cast

Michael Brandon – Stephen McHattie – Brooke Adams – Julian Burton – Candy Clark – Dane Clark – Meg Foster

Misc. Info

Genre: Drama – Biography

Runtime: 94 minutes

Hustling(1974)

Synopsis

Hustling is a made-for-television film about a New York reporter (Lee Remick) who investigates the dangerous world of prostitution and becomes friends with a tough, abused hooker (Jill Clayburgh).

Director

Joseph Sargent

Cast

James Andronica – Beverly Hope Atkinson – Paul Benedict – Burke Byrnes – Alex Colon – Lisa Daniels – Howard Hesseman

Misc. Info

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 98 minutes

Katherine(1974)

Synopsis

A harrowing look at the 60s and early 70s through the eyes of Katherine Alman, a wealthy debutante. Brilliantly constructed in semi-documentary fashion, Katherine is the story of how a young upper-middle-class girl gradually radicalizes into a violence-prone revolutionary. The story is related in flashbacks sparked by “interviews” with Katherine (Sissy Spacek), her troubled parents (Art Carney, Jane Wyatt) and her radical mentor (Henry Winkler). After the idealism is knocked out of…

Director

Jeremy Kagan

Cast

Sissy Spacek – Art Carney – Hector Elias – Rene Enriquez – Joe De Santis – Julie Kavner – Jenny Sullivan

Misc. Info

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 97 minutes

Lady Cocoa(1974)

Synopsis

Foxy Lady Cocoa is out to take down her mobster boyfriend. A desperate imprisoned woman agrees to turn state’s evidence against her lover in exchange for 24- hours of freedom. The authorities soon regret that they released her.

Director

Matt Cimber

Cast

Alex Dreier – Lola Falana – Joe Green – Millie Perkins – Gene Washington – Gary Harper

Misc. Info

Genre: Drama – Crime

Runtime: 93 minutes