Robert Houston
Biography: Robert "Bobby" Houston (born 1955) is an American filmmaker and actor. He made his acting debut in The Hills Have Eyes (1977) before becoming a film director and screenwriter. His films include Shogun Assassin (1980) and Bad Manners (1984). Later in his career, Houston became a successful documentarian. He won an Emmy Award for the film Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks (2002) and an Academy Award for the film Mighty Times: The Children's March (2004) in 2005.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 01, 1955
Deathday: N/A
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The Hills Have Eyes
1977-07-22
The Hills Have Eyes
Overview: Taking an ill-advised detour en route to California, the Carter family soon run into trouble when their RV breaks down in the middle of the desert. Stranded, they find themselves at the mercy of monstrous cannibals lurking in the surrounding hills.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-07-22
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The Great American Girl Robbery
1979-09-01
The Great American Girl Robbery
Overview: A busload containing three cheerleading teams from three different schools who are heading to compete against each other is hijacked by terrorists and the girls are kidnapped.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-09-01
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The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
1985-08-02
The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
Overview: A motocross team on their way to trial a new super-fuel head out across the desert lead by Rachel, who, unbeknownst to the rest of the group, is a survivor of the cannibal clan which menaced the Carter family several years before.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-08-02
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Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'
2003-09-24
Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'
Overview: This laid-back interview-laden documentary about the film Hills Have Eyes, The (1977) details the entire production of the movie. All of the financing and weather problems are explained, as well as many other difficulties on set. The interviewees also talk about their starts in the film industry, which took place in and around when the film was made.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-24
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Bad Manners
1984-11-11
Bad Manners
Overview: Four teens on the run from an orphanage spring a fellow orphan recently adopted by a rich family, then trash the whole house.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-11
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