Cal Tjader Movies
Some of the biggest names in the history of jazz perform live in this concert film that captures some of the highlights of the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival. Released by Stroyville DVD, Monterey Jazz Festival 1975 includes such songs as "Woman (Shake Your Booty)" by Etta James and the Outlaws, "Ichano" by the Chuck Mangione Quartet, and "Billie's Bounce" by Bill Evans, Marian McPartland, John Lewis, and Patrice Rushen. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gene Norman, Akiyoshi-Tabackin Big Band, (more)
- 1968
Those looking for a tasteful but fun little musical comedy had best look elsewhere as this one is basically about the exploitation to two naive young women who move into a swinging singles complex to find some fun. Unfortunately, they end up objectified, and pursued. One of them leaves the place and gains firsthand experience with gang rape and suicide. Songs include: "For Singles Only," "Take a Chance with Me," "I'm Not Afraid," "Destination Unknown," "Why Need They Pretend?" "Symbol of Love," and "Tight Black Gown." ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Saxon, Mary Ann Mobley, (more)
- 1958
In this violent drama, a young juvenile delinquent gets into more trouble when he gets involved with a gang that steals auto parts and resells them on the black market to pay for their beer parties. It looks as if he might actually turn his life around after he meets a good-hearted woman, when he decides to run a final game of chicken against a juvenile delinquent girl who gets killed in the ensuing crash. The terrified boy then takes his girlfriend and splits. He is later shot-down by the police. Later the authorities learn that the boy was set upon his crooked path by policemen who beat him when he was younger. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Richard Bakalyan, June Kenney, (more)
