Gil Gerard Movies
A former industrial chemist, actor Gil Gerard first went on the stage in the mid-1960s, appearing in such productions as I Do, I Do. He spent several years in the role of Dr. Alan Stewart on the NBC daytime drama The Doctors. From 1979 to 1981, he played the title character in the fanciful prime-time series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Subsequent credits on Gil Gerard's TV resumé include his portrayal of eco-warrior Dr. John Harding on E.A.R.T.H. Force (1990) and his hosting chores on the 1992 "actuality" series Code 3. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
When a construction crew removes an ancient artifact from Indian holy ground, they inadvertently unleash an evil spirit known as the "Bone Eater" that grows more powerful with each victim it consumes. As the body count begins to multiply, it's up to a small town sheriff (Bruce Boxleitner), his daughter, and the town doctor (William Katt) to seek the wisdom of a wise Indian girl who could be their only hope of combating a force beyond human comprehension. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
A boy makes the acquaintence of a 500 pound gorilla, and the two become fast friends. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gil Gerard, Kevin Dobson, (more)
- 1999
- PG13
An ordinary man find out that he's been turned into a weapon in this sci-fi thriller. Robert Dean (Michael Dudikoff) is an engineer with Gencom, a multi-national technology firm. Dean enjoys an ordinary life with his wife and family, until he suddenly begins losing most of his memory. As Dean tries to figure out what is happening to him, he makes the shocking discovery that Gencom has actually been programming him to commit violent crimes for their benefit, and then forget what he's done. Now Dean must find out who is responsible and how to stop them before he can kill again. Directed by cult favorite Fred Olen Ray, The Fugitive Mind also stars Michele Greene, Heather Langenkamp, David Hedison, and Ian Ogilvy. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Dudikoff, Heather Langenkamp, (more)
- 1991
- R
With the help of a few of his veteran friends, an ex-Green Beret soldier arrives in Los Angeles from Central America to find his kidnapped daughter. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gil Gerard, Dan Haggerty, (more)
- 1990
Premiering September 16, 1990, the TV series Earth Force was sort of a live-action Captain Planet, with elements of Mission: Impossible and Edgar Wallace's Four Just Men thrown in. A dying millionaire organizes an elite force-the Earth Alert Research Tactical Headquarters (E.A.R.T.H.)--to combat the ecological rape of our planet. The principal members of this group are trauma care expert Dr. John Harding (Gil Gerrard), nuclear physicist-turned-environmentalist Dr. Carl Dana (Clayton Rohmer) marine biologist and resident save-the-whales type Dr. Catherine Romano (Tiffany Lamb); and Charles Dillion (Stewart Finaly-McLennan), the only mercenary of the bunch. In the opening 2-hour episode, the E.A.R.T.H. Force has but 36 hours to prevent a nuclear meltdown, brought about by a plutonium robbery. Joanne Pacula guest stars as Diana Randall, the obligatory "Force" member who doesn't survive. Filmed in Australia, E.A.R.T.H. Force was dead in the water after three episodes-the first cancellation of the 1990-91 season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
In this thriller, a cool detective and a fussy librarian team up to solve the mystery of a killer who hacks up both art books and his beautiful victims. The story is based on a novel by Jonathan Valin and was made as a cable television pilot. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1985
In this drama, a divorced and irresponsible motocross racer grows up as he prepares to run the Big Race. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Gil Gerard, star of TV's Buck Rogers, plays the title role in Fury to Freedom: The Life Story of Paul Ries. The product of an abusive home, Paul Ries (Gerard) takes out his frustration on the whole world when he reaches adulthood. He drinks, breaks hearts and spends his waking hours seeking out fistfights. Only when he comes up against a crisis that he can't punch his way out of does Ries begin his journey down the road to reformation. Based on a true story, this inspirational drama is surprisingly cloaked in obscurity; it was originally released to theaters on a four-wall basis by various religious groups. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
The fact that this made-for-TV movie is derivation of the megahit Airport is obvious by the presence of novelist Arthur Hailey in the credits. Gil Gerard heads the cast as David Montgomery, manager of a huge and extremely busy airport. As David wrestles with personal problems at home and a crisis with a burned-out air traffic controller (Bill Bixby) at the workplace, his burden is increased by the news that a Hawaii-bound jet has taken off with a bomb on board. George Kennedy, who'd appeared in all of the Airport theatrical films, here contributes an extended cameo role. International Airport first aired May 25, 1985, on ABC. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1984
Joanna Piper (Suzanne Pleshette) and Mike Coyne (Gil Gerard) are far more concerned with money than with love. To that end, they sign up as contestants for a TV giveaway show. The catch: in order to claim the grand prize of one million dollars, Joanna and Mike must pretend to be hopelessly, passionately in love with one another. The viewer can see the ending coming a mile away, but getting there is half the fun. Made for television, For Love or Money premiered November 20, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
A career woman is so desperate to conceive a child that when her boyfriend the sportswriter comes up short, she goes looking for a fertile stranger in this made-for-TV comic outing. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Suzanne Pleshette, Gil Gerard, (more)
- 1982
In this romantic comedy, an attorney finds himself frustrated when his lovely fiance, a marine biologist insists on remaining celibate until her wedding night. The film is also known as Perfect Affair. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1982
A drug-running biker gang is the target of a San Francisco police detective who was rendered deaf by the gang. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1981
An episode of the television series, with Buck, Wilma, Hawk, and the crew plunged into strange surroundings because of a mysterious green box. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1980
An episode of the television series, where Buck must stop a criminal from using the galaxy's biggest rock band to create riots. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1980
An episode of the television series, with Buck and Wilma stuck on a quarantined ship, which was invaded by an ancient space monster. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1980
An episode of the television series in which, on his birthday, Buck feels out of place and lonesome for his own time. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1980
An episode of the television series with Buck being subjected to a mind probe to discover how objects have been curiously materializing in the Directorate Building. ~ All Movie Guide
