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Showing posts with label 1960. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1960. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2013

Sweet Love, Bitter (1967)



















Starring:


Storyline
Sweet Love, Bitter, tells the story of a fictional Jazz musician, loosely based on the life of CHARLIE PARKER, and the struggles of a black musician in white America. With score by MAL WALDRON. Stars Dick Gregory, Don Murray, Diane Varsi, et. al. An obscure indie film, originally released in 1967.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960)


















Starring:
  • Tony Randall
  • Eddie Hodges
  • Archie Moore
IMDB.com
Huckleberry Finn, a rambuctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Accompanying him is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together the two strike a bond of friendship that takes them through harrowing events and thrilling adventures.