Bo Kaprall Movies
Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash wrote, directed, and stars in this hard-hitting examination of life in the criminal underground of a great city. Three different crime bosses are locked in a battle over the drug trade in Philadelphia. New York transplant Dame (Damon Dash) and his umbrella crew command a powerful network that controls the city's dope traffic, but he has two bitter rivals who both oversee competing gangs from behind bars -- Beans (Beanie Siegel), Philly-born leader of the once-dominant ABM Crime Syndicate, and Loco (Noreaga), a slick street hustler from Miami who has the bankroll to finance a powerful operation. As these three men and their underlings scramble for money and power, another player is quietly consolidating his forces and rising up against them. State Property 2: Philly Streets also features supporting performances from Mariah Carey, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Cam'ron, and a handful of other hip-hop and R&B stars. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Beanie Sigel, Victor 'Noreaga' Santiago, (more)
- 1984
In one of his first major roles, 13-year-old River Phoenix stars in this ABC Afterschool Special as junior-high student Brian Ellsworth, who has a habit of writing his words -- and the letters -- backwards. Brian's friends think he's kidding, his teachers think he's lazy, and his parents think he's slow. In truth, Brian suffers from dyslexia -- or as he explains his plight, "You know what I see? A bunch of letters. All mixed up." Cast as Brian's younger brother Robby is River Phoenix's real-life sibling Leaf, who would later bill himself as Joaquin Phoenix. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- River Phoenix, Madge Sinclair, (more)
- 1978
Shirley (Cindy Williams) wants more than anything to join the Ladies Auxiliary Milwaukee Police (The "LAMPS")--and, as usual, Laverne (Penny Marhsall) comes along for the ride. In order to qualify for the force, the girls must pass a grueling obstacle course. Upping the stakes a bit is an arrogant police captain (Mickey Deems) who thinks Shirley is too weak to survive the course, and a handsome police officer (Bo Kaprall) on whom Laverne has a passionate crush. Meanwhile, those celebrated "auteurs" Lenny (Michael McKean) and Squiggy (David L. Lander) try their hand at moviemaking. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1977
While picking up a few things at a department store, Laverne (Penny Marshall) is falsely accused of shoplifting. Rushing to jail to free her friend, an outraged Shirley (Cindy Williams) is determined to prove Laverne's innocence--and nearly ends up in the clink herself. Veteran comic actor Louis Nye appears as the officious store manager, while Bo Kaprall returns in the role of "hunky" Officer Norman Hughes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1977
While defending pro football player Davy Woodhull (Howard McGillin) on a robbery-murder charge, Beth (Gretchen Corbett) is harrassed by an unknown psycho. Jim (James Garner) must not only protect Beth, but also locate Doreen Carpenter (Sondra Blake), the only person who is able to clear Woodhull. Alas, Doreen is killed just before testifying in court--the first of several clues leading to the inexorable conclusion that Beth's tormentor is much closer to her than she thinks! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1976
A kinky crook known as "The Milwaukee Masher" has struck at the home of Laverne (Penny Marshall) and Shirley (Cindy Williams). Following his usual pattern, the Masher has plundered the girls' closets and stolen most of their good clothes. Anxious to get her property back--and even more anxious to be in close proximity with handsome Officer Norman Hughes (Bo Kaprall)--Laverne agrees to act as a police decoy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1976
Lenny (Michael McKean) and Squiggy (David L. Lander) are crestfallen when Laverne (Penny Marshall) and Shirley (Cindy Williams) refuse to accompany them to the circus. Feeling unwanted and unloved, the boys run away from home and offer themselves to circus owner Zimmerman (Carl Ballantine) as potential employees. Though initially reluctant to do so, Laverne and Shirley likewise hit the sawdust trail to rescue our heroes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1976
Laverne (Penny Marshall) and Shirley (Cindy Williams) don't know what they're in for when they agree to a blind date with a couple of weirdos named Charles (Fred Willard) and Buck (Guich Koock). Charles claims that he's a "businessman", while Buck seems to be something of a cowboy poet. In truth, they're a couple of bank robbers who end up taking the girls hostage--and blow up the Pizza Bowl men's room in the bargain! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1976
Season Two of Laverne and Shirley opens as Laverne (Penny Marshall) tries to talk Shirley (Cindy Williams) into co-financing a new car, the better to keep up with Laverne's rival motorist Pinky Tuscadero. There's just one tiny little problem: Shirley doesn't know how to drive. Undaunted, Laverne offers to give the nervous Shirley a few driving lessons, beginning with a simulated trip in their living room, using canned goods as steering wheel, dashboard controls, pedals etc. When time comes for the first real road test, Lenny (Michael McKean) and Squiggy (David L. Lander) tag along as "monitors"--with the expected riotous results. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
