On this day in movie history - Alien Nation (1988)

 

Alien Nation

directed by Graham Baker,

written by Rockne S. O'Bannon,

was released in the United States on October 7, 1988.

Music by Curt Sobel.

Cast:

James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp, Kevyn Major Howard, Leslie Bevis, Peter Jason, Conrad Dunn, Jeff Kober, Roger Aaron Brown, Tony Simotes, Michael David Simms, Ed Krieger, Tony Perez, Brian Thompson, Francis X. McCarthy, Keone Drake, Edgar Small, Thomas Wagner, Abraham Alvarez, Harri James, Frank Collison, Tom DeFranco, Angela O'Neill, Seth Marten, Kendall Conrad, Brian Lando, Tom Morga, Regis Parton, Jessica James, Tom Finnegan, Doug MacHugh, Lawrence Kopp, Alec Gillis, Shuko Akune, Stephanie Shroyer, Frank Wagner, Clarence Landry, Van Ling, Mark Murphey, Kirsten Graham, George Robotham, Debra Seitz, James De Closs, Douglas Cameron, Jasper Cole, Lorenzo Gaspar, Eric Kay, Dee Giffin Scott.

On this day in movie history - The Gambler (1974)

The Gambler

directed by Karel Reisz, and written by James Toback,

was released in the United States on October 2, 1974.

Music by Jerry Fielding.

Cast:

James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Morris Carnovsky, Jacqueline Brookes, Burt Young, Carmine Caridi, Vic Tayback, Steven Keats, London Lee, M. Emmet Walsh, James Woods, Carl W. Crudup, Allan Rich, Stuart Margolin, Ric Mancini, Joel Wolfe, Raymond Serra, William Andrews, Joseph Attles, Antonio Fargas, Ernest Butler, Sully Boyar, Gregory Rozakis, Starletta DuPois, Lucille Patton, Ed Kovens, Baron Wilson, Richard Foronjy, Frank Sivero, Frank Adonis, Philip Sterling, Patricia Fay, Beatrice Winde, Leon Pinkney, Alisha Fontaine, Presley Caton, Mitch Stein, Jonathan Kushner, Charles Polk, Dick Schaap, Chick Hearn, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Jerry Leon, Melanie Mayron.

On this day in television history - Naked City (1958 - 1963)

Naked City
Season 1. Episode 1.

Episode entitled: Meridian.

Released September 30, 1958.

Directed by Jerry Hopper.

Written by Stirling Silliphant.

Inspired by the movie The Naked City, a.k.a. Naked City (1948), directed by Jules Dassin, written by Albert Maltz and Malvin Wald.

Narrated by Herbert (Bert) B. Leonard.

Theme music: This is the Naked City by George Duning, Somewhere in the Night by Billy May, and The Naked City Theme by Nelson Riddle.

There are eight million stories in the naked city. This has been one of them.

– Narrator.

Cast:

John McIntire, James Franciscus, Suzanne Storrs, Alison Marshall, Joseph Walsh, Pat DeSimone, Harry Kadison, Bill Zuckert, Al Hodge, Frank Downing, Barbara Banks, Miriam Acevedo, Herbert B. Leonard.

On this day in movie and book history - El Dorado (1966)

El Dorado

directed by Howard Hawks,

written by Leigh Brackett,

based on the novel The Stars in Their Courses by Harry Brown,

was released in the United States on June 30, 1967.

Music by Nelson Riddle.

Cast:

John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, Charlene Holt, Paul Fix, Arthur Hunnicutt, Michele Carey, R.G. Armstrong, Edward Asner, Christopher George, Marina Ghane, Robert Donner, John Gabriel, Johnny Crawford, Robert Rothwell, Adam Roarke, Victoria George, Jim Davis, Anne Newman Bacal, Diane Strom, Olaf Wieghorst, Richard Andrade, Danny Borzage, Charlita, Don Collier, Enrique Contreras, Chuck Courtney, Linda Dangcil, Alphonso DuBois, Nacho Galindo, Joe Garcio, Betty Jane Graham, Robert ‘Buzz’ Henry, William Henry, Lars Hensen, Riley Hill, Chuck Horne, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Bonnie Charyl Josephson, Joe King, Mike Letz, Frank Leyva, Myra MacMurray, John Mitchum, Ruben Moreno, Deen Pettinger, Jose Portugal, Lee Powell, Chuck Roberson, Anthony Rogers, Danny Sands, Robert Shelton, Dean Smith, John Strachen, Rosa Turich, Ralph Volkie, Christopher West.

Recommended reading:

The Stars in Their Courses

by Harry Brown.

Filmed as El Dorado (1966), directed by Howard Hawks.

ASIN: B0011N3WI2

Published by Jonathan Cape.

Published 1960.

Description:

The epic novel of the old west, a living legend of lust, doom, death, of tall strong men, golden women and towering passions!

On this day in movie history - Rollerball (1975)

Rollerball

directed by Norman Jewison,

written by William Harrison,

based on the short story Roller Ball Murder by William Harrison,

was released in the United States on June 25, 1975.

Music by André Previn.

Adagio in G minor by Tomaso Albinoni.

Cast:

James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn, Pamela Hensley, Barbara Trentham, John Normington, Shane Rimmer, Burt Kwouk, Nancy Bleier, Richard LeParmentier, Robert Ito, Ralph Richardson.

Born on this day – James Caan:

James Caan

Actor

March 26, 1940 – July 6, 2022

Credits:

Queen Bees (2021); The Pack Podcast (2021); JL Family Ranch 2 (2020); Out of Blue (2018); Con Man (2018); Undercover Grandpa (2017); Holy Lands (2017); The Red Maple Leaf (2016); JL Ranch (2016); Good Enough (2016); The Good Neighbor (2016); Sicilian Vampire (2015); The Wrong Boyfriend (2015); The Throwaways (2015); Preggoland (2014); A Fighting Man (2014); Back in the Game (2013–2014); The Outsider (2014); The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013); Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013); Magic City (2013); Blood Ties (2013); For the Love of Money (2012); That's My Boy (2012); Small Apartments (2012); Hawaii Five-0 (2012); Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: The 4D Experience (2011); Detachment (2011); The Annoying Orange (2010); Henry's Crime (2010); Family Guy (2009); Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009); Mercy (2009); Middle Men (2009); New York, I Love You (2008); Get Smart (2008); Wisegal (2008); Las Vegas (2003–2007); The Godfather: The Don's Edition (2007); The Godfather: Blackhand Edition (2007); The Godfather: Mob Wars (2006); The Godfather (2006); Santa's Slay (2005); The Simpsons (2004); Crossing Jordan (2001); Elf (2003); Jericho Mansions (2003); The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie (2003); Dogville (2003); Untitled Eric Gilliland Project (2002); Blood Crime (2002); City of Ghosts (2002); Lathe of Heaven (2002); This Thing of Ours (2002); Night at the Golden Eagle (2001); In the Shadows (2001); Viva Las Nowhere (2001); A Glimpse of Hell (2001); Warden of Red Rock (2001); The Way of the Gun (2000); Luckytown (2000); The Yards (2000); Mickey Blue Eyes (1999); Poodle Springs (1998); This Is My Father (1998); NewsRadio (1996); Bulletproof (1996); Eraser (1996); Bottle Rocket (1996); North Star (1996); A Boy Called Hate (1995); Flesh and Bone (1993); The Program (1993); Honeymoon in Vegas (1992); For the Boys (1991); The Dark Backward (1991); Misery (1990); Dick Tracy (1990); Alien Nation (1988); Gardens of Stone (1987); Les uns et les autres (1983); Kiss Me Goodbye (1982); Bolero (1981); Thief (1981); Hide in Plain Sight (1980); Chapter Two (1979); 1941 (1979); Comes a Horseman (1978); The Godfather Saga (1977); Another Man, Another Chance (1977); A Bridge Too Far (1977); Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976); Silent Movie (1976); The Killer Elite (1975); Rollerball (1975); Funny Lady (1975); Gone with the West (1974); The Godfather Part II (1974); Freebie and the Bean (1974); The Gambler (1974); Cinderella Liberty (1973); Slither (1973); Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1972); The Godfather (1972); Brian's Song (1971); T.R. Baskin (1971); Rabbit, Run (1970); The Rain People (1969); Get Smart (1969); The F.B.I. (1969); Journey to Shiloh (1968); Submarine X-1 (1968); Games (1967); Countdown (1967); El Dorado (1966); Red Line 7000 (1965); The Glory Guys (1965); Wagon Train (1957); The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1964); Lady in a Cage (1964); Channing (1964); Breaking Point (1963); Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963); Combat! (1963); Death Valley Days (1963); Ben Casey (1963); Irma la Douce (1963); Dr. Kildare (1963); Wide Country (1963); The Doctors and the Nurses (1962); The Untouchables (1959); Alcoa Premiere (1961); Route 66 (1961); Play of the Week (1961); Naked City (1958).

On this day in movie and book history - The Godfather (1972)

 

The Godfather

directed by Francis Ford Coppola,

written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola,

based on the novel by Mario Puzo,

was released in the United States on March 14, 1972.

Music by Nino Rota.

 
Cast:

Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Al Lettieri, Diane Keaton, Abe Vigoda, Talia Shire, Gianni Russo, John Cazale, Rudy Bond, Al Martino, Morgana King, Lenny Montana, John Martino, Salvatore Corsitto, Richard Bright, Alex Rocco, Tony Giorgio, Vito Scotti, Tere Livrano, Victor Rendina, Jeannie Linero, Julie Gregg, Ardell Sheridan, Simonetta Stefanelli, Angelo Infanti, Corrado Gaipa, Franco Citti, Saro Urzì, Frank Albanese, Chris Anastasio, Norm Bacchiocchi, Max Brandt, Tybee Brascia, Garrett Cassell, Carmine Coppola, Gian-Carlo Coppola, Italia Coppola, Roman Coppola, Sofia Coppola, Don Costello, Robert Dahdah, Richard Fass, Gray Frederickson, Ron Gilbert, Anthony Gounaris, Joe Lo Grippo, Sonny Grosso, Louis Guss, Bobra Harris, Merril E. Joels, Randy Jurgensen, Tony King, Paul Lambert, Peter Lemongello, Tony Lip, Lou Martini Jr., Raymond Martino, Joseph Medaglia, Carol Morley, Dave Moskin, Rick Petrucelli, Joe Petrullo, Burt Richards, Sal Richards, Chuck Riley, Tom Rosqui, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Nino Ruggeri, Frank Sivero, Filomena Spagnuolo, Joe Spinell, Gabriele Torrei, Nick Vallelonga, Ed Vantura, Ron Veto, Matthew Vlahakis, Ilene Woods, Conrad Yama.

Recommended reading:

The Godfather

by Mario Puzo.

Filmed as The Godfather (1972), directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Published by Berkley.
First published 1969.
Paperback.

ISBN-10: 0451205766
ISBN-13: 978-0451205766

Description:

“A staggering triumph...The definitive novel about a sinister fraternity of crime.” – The Saturday Review.

“You can’t stop reading it, and you’ll find it hard to stop dreaming about it.” – New York Magazine.

50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION – WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA.

Mario Puzo’s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon – nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld.

A #1 New York Times bestseller in 1969, Mario Puzo’s epic was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is the original classic that has been often imitated, but never matched. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream.

With a Note from Anthony Puzo and an Afterword by Robert J. Thompson.

 

On this day in movie history - Slither (1973)

Slither

directed by Howard Zieff,

written by W. D. Richter,

was released in the United States on March 7, 1973.

Music by Tom McIntosh.

Cast:

James Caan, Peter Boyle, Sally Kellerman, Louise Lasser, Allen Garfield, Richard B. Shull, Alex Rocco, Seamon Glass, Wayne Storm, Diana Darrin, Stuart Nisbet, Edwina Gough, Al Dunlap, James Joseph, Virginia Sale, Alex Henteloff, Len Lesser, Garry Goodrow, Raven Grey Eagle, William Noland, Jack Perkins, Moira Sher.

On this day in movie history - Freebie and the Bean (1974)

Freebie and the Bean

directed by Richard Rush,

written by Robert Kaufman,

based on a story by Floyd Mutrux,

was released in the United States on December 25, 1974.

Music by Dominic Frontiere.

Cast:

James Caan, Alan Arkin, Loretta Swit, Jack Kruschen, Alex Rocco, Mike Kellin, Paul Koslo, Valerie Harper, Linda Marsh, Christopher Morley, Maurice Argent.

On this day in movie history - Misery (1990)

Misery

directed by Rob Reiner,

written by William Goldman,

based on the novel by Stephen King,

was released in the United States on November 30, 1990.

Music by Marc Shaiman.

Cast:

James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, Lauren Bacall, Graham Jarvis, Jerry Potter, J. T. Walsh, Rob Reiner.