Corey Allen Movies
Born in Cleveland, Corey Allen began acting while attending UCLA. A proponent of "The Method," Allen found himself in the company of several like-minded young actors in his first film of consequence, Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Allen played Buzz, the high-school ringleader who dies horribly during the "chickie run" with James Dean. Though Buzz became a comparatively sympathetic character before his screen demise, producers tended to think of Allen as a surly, punkish type, and cast him accordingly. Frustrated with being typecast, Allen turned director in 1962. Corey Allen's theatrical-film directorial efforts have hardly been Oscar calibre (have you seen The Erotic Adventures of Pinocchio?), but his TV work has proven quite impressive, enough so to earn him an Emmy award. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
James Dean: Sense Memories documents the short but brilliant career of the iconic James Dean. Combining interviews given by some of those who worked with him and archival footage, this American Masters film attempts to explain how Dean's talent and acting style helped make him a superstar and helped maintain his legend in death. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1994
In the first installment of this two-parter, Sisko learned of the existence of a Federation terrorist group whose activities threatened to start another war with the Cardassians. In part two, Sisko endeavors to prevent this by forming an uneasy alliance with Cardassian leader Gul Dukat (Marc Alaimo). Complicating matters is the fact that the Maquis is headed by Sisko's old friend Cal Hudson (Bernie Casey). Originally telecast April 30, 1994, part two of "The Maquis" was scripted by Ira Steven Behr from a story by Behr, Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor and James Crocker. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
While on a standard surveillance mission, Sisko and O'Brien locate a heretofore unknown colonized planet. Stranded on the planet's surface, the two crew members are confronted by a group of humans who have militantly rejected all forms of technology. With no avenues of escape at hand, Sisko and O'Brien may well be forced to adopt the primitive lifestyle of their hosts. First aired February 12, 1994, "Paradise" was scripted by Jeff King, Richard Manning, and Hans Beimler, from a story by Jim Trombetta and James Crocker. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Wil Wheaton makes an encore appearance as Starfleet Academy cadet Wesley Crusher. While on leave, Wesley becomes involved in a dispute over the relocation of an American Indian colony, whose planet has been annexed by the Cardassians. Sympathetic to the plight of the displaced Indians, Wesley finds himself on the brink of rebellion against his friend and mentor Captain Picard. Veteran Native American character actor Ned Romero appears as Anthwara. Written by Ronald D. Moore, "Journey's End" was originally telecast April 2, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Scott MacDonald guest stars as Tosk, a reptillian alien rescued by the Deep Space Nine crew. Despite his secretive and evasive manner, Tosk is befriended by O'Brien. This relationship threatens the well being of Tosk and his colleagues when it turns out that Tosk is the quarry in a sinister hunting game, and that the "hunter" (Gerritt Graham) will stop at nothing to trap the "fox." Written by Jill Sherman Donner and Michael Piller, "Captive Pursuit" originally aired January 30, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Exiled to Bajor, Kira becomes acquainted with The Circle, a radical Bajoran resistance movement. Apparently breaking away from the status quo, The Circle announces its intention to join the Federation. But the DS9 crew rightly suspects that there's a sinister motive behind The Circle's altruistic posture. Oscar winner Louise Fletcher guest stars as imperious Bajoran spiritual leader Vedek Winn, while Frank Langella is cast as the duplicitous Jaro. Originally telecast October 2, 1993, "The Circle" was written by Peter Allan Fields. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
When police fail to protect her daughter from a possibly murderous stalker, a determined mother struggles to find legal means to save her. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shanna Reed, John Martin, (more)
- 1991
In the first half of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour "special"), Hunter (Fred Dryer) must deal with not one but two serial killers. The first one chased a pretty coed into into the street, where she was struck and killed by a drunk driver; the second one recognized the driver and has hatched an elaborate extortion scheme. Meanwhile, officer Joanne Molenski (Darlanne Flugel) undergoes another personal crisis which ends up costing her her job. Los Angeles police chief Daryl Gates appears as himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Al Novak (Robin Thomas), ex-husband of officer Chris Novak (Robin Thomas), goes undercover to flush out a counterfeiter known as The Dutchman. When the counterfeiter's courier is killed, Hunter (Fred Dryer) discovers that the American Secret Service has a vested interest in the case. Chris' interest is, however, a little more personal--especially when Al's cover is blown. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Hunter (Fred Dryer) continues his search for a serial killer who preys upon cops. In the course of events, the detective is reunited with his old flame Chris Novak (Lauren Lane, who joins the cast as a regular), and is also introduced to Chris's 10-year-old daughter Allison Courtney Barilla). Meanwhile, Hunter's beleagured colleague Joanne Molenski (Darlanne Fluegel in her final series appearance) loses her badge--and much, much more. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Embarking upon another robbery investigation, Novak (Lauren Lane) is joined by her reporter friend Amy Rivers (Kelly Curtis). To enhance the excitement of the job at hand, Amy resorts to sniffing cocaine. Not surprisingly, Amy's ever-increasing dependency on the drug not only jeopardizes her life, but Novak's as well--and Hunter (Fred Dryer) may not be able to come to the rescue this time. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Riker's new electronic mind game proves addictive to everyone on the Enterprise. The only person resistant to the game's seductive appeal is Wesley Crusher, on vacation from Starship academy. Wesley suspects that the game is not as harmless as it appears to be, and his instincts are right on target. First telecast November 2, 1991, "The Game" was cowritten by Brannon Barga, Susan Sackett and Fred Bronson. The episode featured an early appearance from future film actress Ashley Judd. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Hunter (Fred Dryer) is outraged when a 15-year-old boy dies of a respiratory ailment caused by the illegal dumping of toxic cyanide waste. He is equally outraged at the inevitability of the crooked chemical executive responsible for the tragedy getting off in court with a slap on the wrist. With the help of McCall (Stepfanie Kramer), Hunter hopes to nail the executive and his minions on a charge of second-degree murder--and thus places himself in the line of fire yet once more! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
McCall (Stepfanie Kramer) becomes nervous and hostile when she and Hunter (Fred Dryer) are temporarily teamed with Hunter's former coworker, Lt. Megan Malone (Karen Austin). Things get worse after the robbery suspect targetted by the trio escapes. To relieve the tension, Captain Devane ($Charles Hallahan) orders both Hunter and McCall to see the department's psychologist--which both of them do, unbeknownst to one another. In the course of the therapy, McCall makes the startling revelation that she and Hunter had once been intimate...and she's never completely gotten over him! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
It's a tough uphill climb for officer Joanne Molenski (Darlanne Fluegel) as she assists Hunter (Fred Dryer) during his investigation of a series of murders. In each instance, the female victim was brutally raped--a fact that triggers unhappy memories for Molenski. Despite the wear and tear on her emotions, she insists upon sticking with the investigation; and in the end, it is Molenski who provides the insight which helps Hunter crack the case. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Having at last been accepted into the Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher is invited on the eve of his departure to accompany Captain Picard on an important mission to Pentaurus Five. Alas, they are forced to make an emergency landing, in the course of which Picard is seriously injured. It is up to Wesley -- no longer a boy, not yet a man -- to save Picard's life and extricate himself and the Captain from their deadly dilemma. Co-scripted by Kasey Arnold-Ince and Jeri Taylor, "Final Mission" premiered November 24, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
A brilliant black UCLA student who has managed to rise above his street-gang origins is murdered in a drive-by shooting--not in his old 'hood, but in fashionable Westwood. At first, it appears that the killing was gang-related, perhaps an act of vengeance. But as Hunter (Fred Dryer) delves into the case, he uncovers a sinister investment scheme involving the dead student's white roommate. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
In the conclusion of a two-part story, McCall (Stepfanie Kramer) quits the force in the wake of the suicide of her friend and mentor Andy Polanski (Claude Akins). But try though she might, McCall cannot keep herself out of the center of the storm surrounding the crime wave perpetrated by Aryan Legion leader Frank Lassiter (Richard Lynch). As the episode races to a climax, McCall is being held hostage by Lassiter, who hopes to exchange her for his seriously wounded brother Rudy (Richard Lineback) --while Hunter (Fred Dryer) tries to find out who within the department has been leaking information to Lassiter's minions. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
In the first episode of a two-part story, McCall (Stepfanie Kramer) teams up with her retired mentor, former police officer Andy Polanski (Claude Akins), to track down Frank Lassiter (Richard Lynch), the fugitive head of the neo-Nazi Aryan Legion. On the verge of finding out who provided inside information for an armored car robbery committed by Lassiter, Polanski is slapped with an obstruction-of-justice charge. This, coupled with Andy's profound loneliness, pushes the veteran cop off the deep end--and in the wake of the tragedy which ensues, McCall quits the force. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
The Enterprise visits Velara III, where terraformers work night and day to make the uninviting planet inhabitable. One of the terraformers (Mario Raccuzzo) is killed in a freak accident, prompting Picard and his crew to investigate. It turns out that the planet is the host of a heretofore unknown -- and malevolently intelligent -- inorganic life form. First broadcast February 27, 1988, "Home Soil" was scripted by Robert Sabaroff, who also cowrote the original story with Karl Guers and Ralph Sanchez. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Hunter (Fred Dryer) has finally caught up with Rose Fain (Claire Nono), the widow of his wartime buddy Randall Fain. Though Fain has reportedly committed suicide, Hunter is convinced that he was murdered by another member of their top-secret Vietnam marine unit--and the reason for the killing has something to do with a fortune in emeralds which Fain was supposed to have stolen. Hunter hopes that Rose will turn over the necessary information to catch the killer and clear Fain's name...provided she lives long enough to do so. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
In the first episode of a two-part story, Hunter (Fred Dryer) suspects that his Vietnam war buddy Randall Fain (introduced in the previous season's episode "Jade Woman") did not commit suicide as has been reported. Despite Fain's guilt over a tragic wartime blunder which had nearly wiped out his unit, Hunt is certain that the man was murdered, and that the motive was a fortune in stolen emeralds. The key to solving the case may be in the hands of Fain's Oriental mail-order bride Rose--who since returning to prostitution has completely dropped out of sight. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
One certainly can't fault the casting in this made-for-TV biopic. After all, who better to play the title character than Ann Jillian herself. Dwelling very briefly on Jillian's early years as a child actress and her return to the limelight via the Broadway hit Sugar Babies, the film concentrates on her courageous comeback following her bilateral mastectomy in 1985. Tony LoBianco costars as husband-manager Andy Murcia, while Viveca Lindfors and George Touliatos portray her immigrant parents. Equal parts entertainment and inspiration, The Ann Jillian Story was originally telecast January 4, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ann Jillian, Viveca Lindfors, (more)
- 1987
First telecast April 3, 1987,Destination: America is a "search for oneself" opus, spiced up with a bit of mystery and intrigue. Bruce Greenwood plays the disenfranchised son of billionaire Rip Torn. Unable to see eye to eye with his father, Greenwood takes to the road, hoping to find some purpose in life. Along the way, he becomes mixed up in the plight of battered wife Corinne Bohrer. Things really begin to heat up when Bruce's father is murdered by a serial killer. The topheavy nature of the plotline gives away the fact that Destination: America was intended as the pilot for a TV series. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
The first two episodes of the syndicated Star Trek: The Next Generation were originally telecast in tandem as a two-hour "TV movie" on September 30, 1987. After the obligatory introductions of the new crew of the Enterprise, the starship sets sail for the planet Daneb IV, for the purpose of investigating the new Farpoint starbase. Halfway to their destination, the crew is captured by obstreperous alien life form "Q" (John de Lancie) and placed on trial for all the crimes previously committed by the Human Race. One of the stars of the original Star Trek makes a surprise appearance in octogenarian makeup (Hint: He doesn't get to say, "He's dead, Jim"). "Encounter at Farpoint" was cowritten by Gene Roddenberry and D.C. Fontana. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
