G.D. was a top notch character that usually played the heavy oh so well.

New York Times

G. D. Spradlin, whose experience as a corporate lawyer, independent oilman and rancher influenced his nuanced portrayals of authority figures in more than 70 films and television shows, including “The Godfather: Part II” and “Apocalypse Now,” died on Sunday at his cattle ranch in San Luis Obispo, Calif. He was 90.

His grandson Justin Demko confirmed the death.
Over a 30-year career, Mr. Spradlin became one of Hollywood’s most prolific character actors, using his dignified bearing to portray forceful characters like presidents, senators, preachers, doctors, military officers, athletic coaches, a sheriff, a police chief, a chief executive and a newspaper editor.

In “The Godfather: Part II” (1974) he played Pat Geary, the corrupt United States senator who defies the Mafia boss Michael Corleone, played by Al Pacino, telling Corleone he intends to “squeeze” him. As punishment, Geary later wakes up to find himself drenched in a dead prostitute’s blood.

Five years later, in “Apocalypse Now,” Mr. Spradlin played the Army general who sends Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) into the jungle to find and kill Marlon Brando’s Colonel Kurtz.

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Here G.D. plays the head coach in North Dallas Forty

G.D. Spradlin, Prolific Character Actor, Dies at 90

This 1996 film directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson, Ashley Judd, Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland, and the always terrific Kevin Spacey tells the story the of a father out for revenge for the rape and attempted murder of his young daughter.

This film isn’t shown much on regular TV and I think it doesn’t meet PC standards. Nonetheless, it’s a very compelling movie that’s well worth the watch.

A Time to Kill, a father’s justice, suspense thriller

This 1957 film directed by the great Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam, E.G. Marshal and Jack Klugman has been one of my favorite films for years.

However, in the wake of the Casey Anthony trial, this movie should take on a renewed significance and needs to be watched.

Like Anthony, a young man is on trial for the murder and faces the electric chair if convicted of the crime. But, unlike Anthony, this case dealt with witnesses as well as circumstantial evidence.

What happens next in the jury room is the utmost in drama performed by an ensemble cast of finest actors in the business. A cross section of society is reduced to 12 men each carrying their own agendas and prejudices, but still having the responsibility to come together to determine a man’s fate.

Go get it.

You won’t be disappointed and maybe afterwards you may look at Casey Anthony a little differently.

12 Angry Men, in the wake of Casey Anthony trial, well worth getting DVD

I remember seeing this film on a class trip in 1972. I’ve made it my business to see it every July 4 ever since.




In this scene Thomas Jefferson had to remove language abolishing slavery otherwise the South would kill the Declaration of Independence.

1776, a fun musical and teaches more history than the schools

A 1967 American drama film starring Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier and Katharine Hepburn, and featuring Hepburn's niece Katharine Houghton.

The film was groundbreaking for its positive representation of the controversial subject of interracial marriage, which historically had been illegal in most states of the United States, and was still illegal in seventeen southern American states up until June 12 of the year of the film's release, when it was legalized by the Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia.

It was produced and directed by Stanley Kramer, and written by William Rose. The movie's Oscar-nominated score was composed by Frank DeVol. [2]


This my favorite scene


The last 5 seconds is cut off from this scene

Potier continues to say "But you see yourself as a colored man. I see myself as a man." Very powerful scene.

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, a classic in every sense of the word

I was able to see an exclusive pre-screening of Thor, the movie today at the Ziegfield theater in Manhattan for Marvel comics executives, family and friends. The place was packed to the gills and they were not disappointed when the flick was over.

Thor fans, get ready to hold onto yours seats because you’re gonna get rocked! I think this adaptation of the popular comic book will out due any Marvel film ever made.

It was that good!

The film opens nationally this Friday May 6th.

Exclusive review: Thor, is a great flick

I still laugh at these scenes from this flick that spoofs all those teen films. And yes, what makes it so damn funny is there really always was a token black dude.

It’s whack!






That’s funny!

Not Another Teen Movie - Token Black Guy-Yeah, it is funny!

This 1957 film directed by John Sturges and starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas was a late movie favorite back in the day. Who cares if it’s not historically accurate? It’s a joy for me to watch men acting like MEN!

Lord knows we don’t see much of that today.

Gunfight at the OK Coral, good western fun!

If someone were to ask me who is my favorite director, I would have to scratch my head. But, if somebody were to ask which of which director do you have the most DVDs, the answer is Sidney Lumut.

That says it all!

RIP Sidney I love your work!

My favorite Lumet film, 12 Angry Men

A directing giant dies Sidney Lumet dead at 86