On this day in movie history - The Stone Killer (1973)

The Stone Killer

directed by Michael Winner,

written by Gerald Wilson,

based on the novel A Complete State of Death by John Gardner,

was released in the United States on August 8, 1973.

Music by Roy Budd.

Cast:

Charles Bronson, Martin Balsam, Jack Colvin, Paul Koslo, Norman Fell, David Sheiner, Stuart Margolin, Ralph Waite, Alfred Ryder, Walter Burke, Kelley Miles, Eddie Firestone, Charles Tyner, Byron Morrow, Lisabeth Hush, Frank Campanella, Gene Woodbury, Robert Emhardt, David Moody, John Ritter, Mary Cross, Harry Basch, Tom Falk, Jan Arvan, Barry Cahill, Richard Armbruster, Ed Madsen, Arthur French, William J. Daprato, Hy Anzell, Ta-Tanisha, Hoke Howell, Hunter von Leer, Sam Locante, Norman D. Wilson, Larry J. Blake, Frenchia Guizon, Denny Arnold, Roberta Collins, Jack English, John Hudkins, Ernie F. Orsatti, Christa Raines, Chuck Roberson, Angelo Rossitto, Lew Sleeman, Robert Snively.

On this day in movie history - Death Wish (1974)

Death Wish

directed by Michael Winner,

written by Wendell Mayes,

based on the novel by Brian Garfield,

was released in the United States on July 24, 1974.

Music by Herbie Hancock.

Cast:

Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, William Redfield, Chris Gampel, Steven Keats, Stuart Margolin, Stephen Elliott, Fred J. Scollay, Kathleen Tolan, Jack Wallace, Robert Kya-Hill, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Logan, Gregory Rozakis, Christopher Guest, Hank Garrett, Helen Martin, Olympia Dukakis, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Edward Grover, Saul Rubinek, John Herzfeld, Eric Laneuville, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Sonia Manzano, Tom Hayden, Al Lewis, Billy Curtis, Paul Dooley, Robert Miano, William Bogert.

Born on this day – Michael Winner:

Michael Winner

Director

Writer

October 30, 1935 – January 21, 2013

Credits:

Burke and Hare (2010); Hotel Babylon (2009); Shelf Life (2000); Parting Shots (1998); I, Camcorder (1995); Calliope (1994); Decadence (1994); Dirty Weekend (1993); For the Greater Good (1991); Bullseye! (1990); A Chorus of Disapproval (1989); Appointment with Death (1988); Death Wish 3 (1985); Claudia (1985); Scream for Help (1984); The Wicked Lady (1983); Death Wish II (1982); Firepower (1979); The Big Sleep (1978); The Sentinel (1977); Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976); Death Wish (1974); The Stone Killer (1973); Scorpio (1973); The Mechanic (1972); Chato's Land (1972); The Nightcomers (1971); Lawman (1971); The Games (1970); Hannibal Brooks (1969); A Little of What You Fancy (1968); I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967); The Jokers (1967); You Must Be Joking! (1965); The Girl-Getters (1964); West 11 (1963); The Cool Mikado (1963); Play It Cool (1962); Behave Yourself (1962); The Cool Mikado (1963); Haunted England (1961); Old Mac (1961); Some Like It Cool (1961); Murder on the Campus (1961); Girls Girls Girls! (1961); Climb Up the Wall (1960); Shoot to Kill (1960); Watch the Birdie (1959); Danger, Women at Work (1959); Floating Fortress (1959); Man with a Gun (1958); The Square (1957).