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3 days ago · Joe Don Baker (born February 12, 1936) is a retired American actor, known for playing "tough guy" characters on both sides of the law. [1] He established himself as an action star with supporting roles the Westerns in Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) and Wild Rovers (1971), before his breakthrough role as real-life Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser in the film Walking Tall (1973).
5 days ago · Why you might like it: Fans of Who Framed Roger Rabbit will appreciate Back to the Future Part II for the captivating direction by Robert Zemeckis, who masterfully blends humor, suspense, and imaginative storytelling. The film’s intricate time travel plot and memorable characters, underscored by Zemeckis' trademark inventive style, create a ...
Jul 21, 2024 · She was dead in the passenger seat. Buford Pusser’s life story inspired the 1973 movie Walking Tall. The second car sped off and Pusser was left for dead. Instead, he was discovered and quickly taken to the hospital. It took him 18 days and several surgeries to physically recover, but he ultimately pulled through.
3 days ago · In his next pursuit, Svenson took over the role of lawman Buford Pusser from Joe Don Baker in both sequels to the hit 1973 film Walking Tall, after Pusser himself, who had originally agreed to take over the role, died in an automobile crash. He reprised the role again for the short-lived 1981 television series of the same name.
2 days ago · Framed is a British television crime drama series, created and written by acclaimed author Lynda La Plante, adapted from her novel of the same name. [1] The four-part series, broadcast on ITV, ran from 27 November to 18 December 1992 and followed police officer Lawrence Jackson (David Morrissey), who whilst on holiday in Spain, bumps into career criminal Eddie Myers (Timothy Dalton), who was ...
Aug 5, 2024 · Aided by CIA agent Jack Wade (Joe Don Baker) and computer whiz Boris Grishenko (Alan Cumming), Bond navigates a world of treachery, betrayal, and high-tech espionage. The film, notable for its thrilling action scenes and introduction of Judi Dench as M, marked Brosnan's debut as the iconic British spy.
Aug 2, 2024 · His portrayal aligns with Ian Fleming’s original vision—serious and no-nonsense. The plot whisks Bond across various exotic locales, from the concert halls of Bratislava to the rugged landscapes of Afghanistan. Maryam d'Abo adds depth as the enigmatic cellist Kara Milovy, while Joe Don Baker sizzles as the villainous arms dealer, Brad Whitaker.
