Bob Kanter Movies
- 1965
Hanley (Rick Jason) and his squad enter a French village at the same time that a German squad led by Lt. Markes (William Smithers) marches in from the other side of town. Both armies are stopped in their tracks by a deranged Frenchwoman who begs them to rescue her baby, trapped in a bombed-out wine celler. After much deliberation, Hanley and Markes call a temporary truce in order to save the infant--with unexpected results. The hysterical mother is played by Lisa Pera, the grandniece of Russian author Leo Tolstoy and a protégee of series star (and director of this episode) Vic Morrow. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1965
In this wintery version of a beach-blanket movie, a group of teens and their ski-bunnies attempt to turn the ski-lodge that one of them has inherited into an exciting music club for weathy kids. Unfortunately, there are those who want to see them fail. Songs include: "King of the Mountain," "Ski City," "Hip Square Dance" and "Do the Ski (with Me)." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Stacy, William Wellman, Jr., (more)
- 1964
- PG
Set during the Allied invasion of the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theater during WWII, this film is based on the novel by James Jones. Keir Dullea is Private Doll, who dreads the invasion and steals a pistol to help him protect himself. Sergeant Welsh (Jack Warden), a caustic, battle-scarred veteran, hates Doll, whom he considers a coward. In battle, Doll kills a Japanese soldier and is filled with remorse, which further angers the sergeant. The next day, an emboldened Doll wipes out an entire enemy machine gun post and begins to feel as sadistic as Welsh. The two must work together to clear away some mines, but as they do, their platoon is surprised by a Japanese raid. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Starring:
- Keir Dullea, Jack Warden, (more)
- 1962
In this romantic comedy, a free-wheeling member of the U.S. Air Force goes AWOL. While traveling, the man and his girlfriend encounter another young couple. Both men are dressed exactly alike and are driving the same kind of bike. When the women climb aboard the wrong bikes, romantic mayhem ensues. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- George Chakiris, Janette Scott, (more)
Loosely based on a novel by John Hersey, this standard wartime drama stars Steve McQueen as Buzz Rickson, command pilot of a B17 bomber, and Robert Wagner as Ed Bolland, his co-pilot. When Buzz first comes on the scene, Ed admires him for his daring and skill in executing the bombing raids over Germany. But as time goes by, Buzz starts to fall for Ed's girlfriend Daphne (Shirley Ann Field) and at the same time, Ed begins to see that Buzz is only good at piloting bombers -- in civilian life he is a total washout. The contrasts between the men, Buzz's internal problems, and the love triangle provide the dramatic fodder throughout the 105-minute running time. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, (more)
