Rita Gam
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Biography: Rita Gam (1927-2016) was an American actress who enjoyed a prolific career in film, television, and theater. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gam developed an interest in the performing arts at a young age and began honing her craft through local productions and drama classes. After graduating from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, Gam made her way to New York City, where she quickly established herself as a rising talent on the Broadway stage. Her captivating performances in plays like "The Constant Wife" and "A Hatful of Rain" earned her critical acclaim and brought her to the attention of Hollywood producers. In 1952, Gam made her film debut in the thriller "Side Street," and went on to appear in a variety of notable movies throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Her striking beauty and intense screen presence made her a natural fit for dramatic and film noir-style roles, and she delivered memorable performances in films such as "Sign of the Pagan," "Saadia," and "The Sharkfighters." Beyond her work in cinema, Gam was also a frequent presence on television, guest-starring in popular shows like "The Fugitive," "The F.B.I.," and "The FBI Story." Her versatility as an actress allowed her to seamlessly transition between mediums, and she maintained a successful and varied career for several decades. Throughout her prolific career, Gam was recognized with numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the 1955 film "Saadia." She was also praised for her dedication to her craft and her ability to bring depth and nuance to even the most minor roles.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: April 02, 1927
Age: 98 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: March 22, 2016
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Klute
Overview: A high-priced call girl is forced to depend on a reluctant private eye when she is stalked by a psychopath.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-06-23
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King of Kings
Overview: Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-10-11
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The Thief
Overview: A chance accident causes a nuclear physicist, who's selling top secret material to the Russians, to fall under FBI scrutiny and go on the run.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-10-15
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The Gardener
Overview: Carl the Gardner grows odd plants for a rich Yankee woman Ellen Bennett living in South America while exercising a mental hold over her. All his previous employers died mysteriously.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-01
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Night People
Overview: A US intelligence officer, stationed in Germany, is caught in a political dilemma when the Russians kidnap a young Army private, the son of prominent American businessman. In exchange for the soldier's return, the Russians attempt to barter a trade for an elderly German couple who they want for treason.
Genres: Drama Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-03-11
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Shoot Out
Overview: Clay Lomax, a bank robber, gets out of jail after an 7 year sentence. He is looking after Sam Foley, the man who betrayed him. Knowing that, Foley hires three men to pay attention of Clay's steps. The things get complicated when Lomax, waiting to receive some money from his ex-lover, gets only the notice of her death and an 7 year old girl, sometimes very annoying, presumed to be his daughter.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-07-02
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Saadia
Overview: Saadia is a wild, strange Arab girl whose life has been dominated by a local sorceress, a vengeful outcast in the community, who has convinced her she has the "evil eye" and brings disaster to all who love her. French doctor Henrik takes her to his clinic, for rehabilitation purposes, and falls in love with her as does his friend, Si Lahssen, the reigning prince of this small Moroccan state. When a plague falls on the town, Saadia is convinced she is responsible, and rides alone into the mountain country to retrieve the plague serum being held for ransom by bandits. The love triangle dominates most of the rest of the film.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-12-01
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Rowing Through
Overview: Based on the real-life story of American rower Tiff Wood (Colin Ferguson), an athlete determined to realize his goal of winning gold at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Wood's dream is shattered when the U.S. boycotts the games, and he must refocus his life towards making the team four years later, with the odds against him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-01
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No Exit
Overview: The Valet (Manuel Rosón) enters a hotel room with Joseph Garcin (Morgan Sterne) in tow. The windowless room has a single entrance and no mirrors. Two women, Inès Serrano (Viveca Lindfors) and Estelle Rigault (Rita Gam), are then led in; afterwards, the Valet leaves and locks the door. Realising that they are in hell, the trio expects to be tortured; however, no torturer is forthcoming. While waiting, they strike up a conversation and discuss each other's sins, desires, and unpleasant memories. Adaptation of the play by Jean-Paul Sartre.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-06-01
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Magic Fire
Overview: Director William Dieterle's 1956 film biography of classical composer Richard Wagner stars Carlos Thompson, Yvonne De Carlo, Rita Gam, Alan Badel and Valentina Cortese.
Genres: Drama Romance History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-06-30
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Hannibal
Overview: A Carthaginian general attempts to cross the Alps with an army of elephants in order to conquer Rome.
Genres: History Adventure Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1959-12-21
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Sign of the Pagan
Overview: Roman centurion Marcian is captured by Attila the Hun en route to Constantinople, but escapes. On arrival, he finds the eastern Roman emperor Theodosius plotting with Attila to look the other way while the latter marches against Rome. But Marcian gains the favor of Pulcheria, lovely sister of Theodosius, who favors a united Empire.
Genres: History Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-11-24
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'Klute' in New York
Overview: A closer look at the making of "Klute" (1971). The project follows the complex shooting on multiple locations in New York with major stars Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland, under the direction of Alan J. Pakula. The two actors and the director share a little about their perspectives on the film and the experience of being part of it.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-12-31
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Sierra Baron
Overview: Director James B. Clark's western, set in 1848 California, is about a brother and sister battling a crooked businessman over property rights.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-07-01
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Mohawk
Overview: An artist working in a remote army post is juggling the storekeeper's daughter, his fiancée newly arrived from the east, and the Indian Chief's daughter. But when a vengeful settler manages to get the army and the braves at each other's throats his troubles really begin.
Genres: Action Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-04-01
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Love in the Present Tense
Overview: Vera Jenkins is a beautiful ex-model, who at the height of her fame, met with tragedy that locked her into seclusion for seventeen years. Now she must face the modeling world again when her daughter decides to follow in her footsteps. Vera tries to protect her daughter from the same heartbreak she suffered, but the tables turn when the daughter helps her mother. A handsome, sensitive man enters their lives, and romance, adventure, and an extraordinary love turn their worlds around. It's a once in a lifetime affair!
Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Overview: A biography of American actress Grace Kelly from her early days as an aspiring actress to her death as Princess of Monaco.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-08
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Law and Disorder
Overview: In crime ridden New York of the seventies two cops has had enough. They decide to take justice into their own hands. Things turn exciting and humorous. No hoodlum goes safe.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-09
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Distortions
Overview: A man goes to speak with a gigolo and is promptly beaten for his trouble. Soon afterward, his wife is told that he burned to death in a car wreck and is shown the body...and that's when she starts seeing strange men at the corner of her vision, while her friend does all she can to convince her she's going insane!
Genres: Drama Mystery Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-10
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Midnight
Overview: The sultry Midnight, late-night horror movie hostess, has the highest rated show on TV. Mr. B is scheming to steal the rights to the show. The tug of war begins and soon escalates into a deadly conflict. will Midnight have to get a day job and change her name to High Noon?
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-07-01
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The Story of Noah
Overview: A man of God follows his faith to populate a new world in 'The Story of Noah', a powerful story of devotion, courage and triumph.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-19
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Such Good Friends
Overview: Julie Messinger, a repressed woman, grapples with her hidden passions when a routine hospital visit for her husband, Richard, spirals into chaos. As secrets unravel, her quest for authenticity clashes with societal expectations.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-12-16
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Wild Cats on the Beach
Overview: Various short stories. Giovanna arrives from Rome with her husband Alberto for a film audition. The journalist Gino comes to interview the great industrial Signore Carsoli. The famous American actress Rita is in search of her umpteenth husband. Leopoldo and Angelina from Sicily are on vacation in Rome where they meet the street smart Nicola.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1959-05-05
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Affair in Sumatra
Overview: On a rubber plantation in Sumatra, a woman of mixed Dutch and Indonesian parentage must choose between her people and the doctor she loves.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-02-22
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