Robert Gerringer Movies

This drama is based on a play by Mones and is set within a grim New York neighborhood where a new kid comes to the neighborhood. Unlike the street-wise and life-toughened gang members around him, the youth is a sensitive poet who teaches the kids about the meaning and beauty of life. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Not surprisingly, this fascinating dissection of Gypsy life in America was vilified by several ethnic special-interest groups, who'd previously delivered their mimeoed missives to novelist Peter Maas, on whose book the film was based. Sterling Hayden is the "king" of a New York-based gypsy tribe, who on his deathbed passes his crown to his reluctant grandson, Eric Roberts. Roberts' scuzzy father Judd Hirsch, envious that he's been passed over, begins plotting the demise of his own son. It appears at first that the boy, a thoroughly assimilated Manhattanite, would be more than willing to give up his invisible throne to Hirsch, but there's something about his heritage that always draws him back to his own people. Several genuine gypsies took part in the film as extras, bit players and technical advisers; reportedly, they also spent much of the shooting time trying to cadge a few dishonest dollars from cast and crew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

"Gorgeous goyish guy" meets Jewish radical girl in Sydney Pollack's glossy romance. In 1937, frizzy-haired Red co-ed Katie Morosky (Barbra Streisand) briefly captures the attention of preppy jock Hubbell Gardiner (Robert Redford) with her passionate pacifism, while the writing talent beneath his privileged exterior entrances her. Almost eight years later, the two are reunited in New York, when well-coiffed leftist radio worker Katie spies military officer Hubbell snoozing in a nightclub. Through her force of will, and in spite of his smug rich friends, the two opposites fall in love, sparring over Katie's activist zeal and Hubbell's writerly ambivalence after a failed first novel. They head to Hollywood so that Hubbell can write a screenplay for his buddy-turned-producer J.J. (Bradford Dillman). But the House Committee on Un-American Activities' Communist witch hunt in 1947 tears the pair apart, as a pregnant Katie refuses to keep silent about the jailing of the Hollywood Ten, while a faithless Hubbell decides to save his career. When the two meet again at the dawn of the '60s, TV hack Hubbell and A-bomb protestor Katie feel the old pull, but they have to decide if it's worth the grief. Although blacklisted writers had returned to Hollywood -- and won Oscars -- by the early 1970s, the HUAC sections of Arthur Laurents's screenplay were still considered dicey, resulting in substantial cuts; Laurents reportedly blamed star Redford for not fighting them hard enough. Regardless of the edits, and critics' complaints about the film's schlockiness, 1973 audiences went for the well-executed and still politically tinged weepie, turning The Way We Were into one of the most popular films of 1973 and Redford into a major heartthrob. Streisand won an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and the Streisand-sung title tune won for Best Song. Despite the eviscerated politics, The Way We Were poignantly captures the insoluble dilemma of reconciling private desires with public awareness. ~ Lucia Bozzola, All Movie Guide

Schuyler (Kirk Douglas) is a hard-boiled detective who turns in his badge when he believes the criminals are being handled with kid gloves and too much respect. He is hired by prominent attorney Fredericks (Eli Wallach) as a bodyguard for his client Rena (Sylva Koscina), who is accused of murdering her husband. Her playboy boyfriend Fleming (Kenneth Haigh) is also under suspicion. Schuylur keeps one eye on his beautiful suspect while trying to uncover more information about the murder. Fredericks displays a disarming, folksy nature which belies his shrewdness. The detective soon comes to believe that Rena is being framed for the murder. Singer Jackie Wilson delivers the song "A Lovely Way To Die" during the opening credits of this murder mystery. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide

Roger (Louis Edmonds) continues to suspect that Jason (Dennis Patrick) is blackmailing Elizabeth (Joan Bennett). And Maggie's blood samples are stolen from Dr. Woodard's (Robert Gerringer) office before they can be analyzed. This episode of Dark Shadows was originally telecast on May 30, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) very nearly breaks off her engagement to Burke (Anthony George) when they quarrel over her obsession with the past of the Collins family. Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) continues to emerge from her amnesia, recalling a "tinkling sound" reminiscent of the music box which Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) has given to Victoria. This episode originally aired on August 23, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) tries to keep Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) in her room, but is momentarily distracted, whereupon Maggie (or someone else?) locks her out. Once again, the disturbing sounds of snarling dogs are heard. This episode first aired on May 18, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) hopes that, through Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott), he will be able to reincarnate his lost love, Josette Collins. Meanwhile, the rest of the household searches for Maggie's "corpse." This episode originally aired on May 22, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Willie (John Karlen) warns Julia (Grayson Hall) that Barnabas intends to do away with David. Dr. Woodard (Robert Gerringer) finds additional proof that the ghost of Sarah (Sharon Smyth) has visited the Collins Mausoleum. This episode was originally telecast on September 7, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Speaking with David (David Henesy), Dr. Woodard (Robert Gerringer) confirms the presence of Sarah's ghost. The doctor also decides that Maggie would be better off if removed from the influence of Julia (Grayson Hall). Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) again moves in for the kill. This episode originally aired on September 13, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

David (David Henesy) tells Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) and Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) that Willie was not Maggie's kidnapper. Perhaps the ghostly Sarah will guide David to the real culprit. In the meantime, a portrait of Barnabas Collins has a disturbing effect on David. This episode initially aired on September 21, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Unable to find a coffin in the basement of the Old House, Burke (Anthony George) and Dr. Woodard (Robert Gerringer) again express doubts concerning David's credibility. Undaunted, David (David Henesy) tells them to seek out the hidden room in the Collins mausoleum -- despite having promised Sarah that he would not reveal the room's existence. This episode originally aired on October 5, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Against the advice of therapist Julia Hoffman, Sam (David Ford) and Joe (Joel Crothers) visit Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) at Windcliff Sanitarium. Grayson Hall makes her first Dark Shadows appearance in the role of Dr. Julia Hoffman. This episode originally aired on June 30, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide