Robert blake filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Blake began acting as a child, with a lead role in the final years of metrogoldwynmayers our gang little rascals short film series from 1939 to 1944. Actor robert blake began his career as a member of the preadolescent comedy troupe our gang, and later as an adult actor enjoyed critical notoriety with the docudrama in cold blood 1967 and achieved breakout fame as the exotic birdloving star of the popular television series baretta abc, 197578. Lenny randy quaid and george robert blake are two itinerant ranch hands on the run. Blake and randy quaid play george and lennie, a pair of itinerant. This tv movie adaptation of john steinbecks of mice and men was a labor of love for producerstar robert blake, who utilized the screenplay from the 1939. Of mice and men 1939 cast and crew cast photos and.
Gang aft agley, an leae us nought but grief an pain, for promisd joy. George is his lifelong friend, devoted to protecting lenny from his innocent but calamitous. After they take a new job at a ranch, lenny gets into far more trouble than george can talk his way out of, leaving george to decide whether to. The most recent movie version of of mice and men 1992 was directed by gary sinise who also played the part of george. Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, try to make money working the fields during the depression so they can fulfill their dreams. In this tvmovie adaptation of john steinbecks novel, robert blake and randy quaid play george and lennie, a pair of itinerant workers. This version stars randy quaid as lennie, robert blake as george, ted neeley as curley, and was directed by reza badiyi. The one everyone seems to have missed came out in 81, with robert blake as george and randy quaid as lennie. This tv movie adaptation of john steinbecks of mice and men was a labor of love for producerstar robert blake, who utilized the screenplay from the 1939 hollywood version as his guidea screenplay personally presented to blake by the original films director, lewis milestone. Lions gate home entertainment two migrant workers dream of better days on a ranch of their own until one of them succumbs to his weakness for soft, helpless creatures and strangles the ranchers wife in an act of. In 1981 a tv movie version was made, starring randy quaid as lennie, and robert blake as george, and directed by reza badiyi.
Directed and produced by gary sinise, the film features gary sinise as george milton, alongside john malkovich as lennie small, with casey siemaszko as curley, john terry as slim, ray walston as candy, joe morton as crooks, and sherilyn fenn as curleys wife. Of mice and men dvd 1981 robert blake randy quaid tv movie. In this version george is played by robert blake, and lennie by randy quaid, best known for movies like the last picture show. Hey, mae you cant get much closer to the source than this 1939 productionand curleys wife even gets a name. The title is taken from robert burns poem to a mouse, which reads.
Robert blakes parents were a song and dance performing team who incorporated their children into their act, and they hit the jackpot with little mickey gubitosi, as he was then called. George and lenny travel through the depressionera west working at odd jobs, hoping to make enough money to buy their own farm. Lenny is a strong but pathetically retarded childman who has accidentally killed a woman. Sinise also played george in the film, and the role of lennie was played by john malkovich.
Movie scene starring robert blake and featuring most of all. Mar 12, 2020 blake subsequently appeared in a slew of tv miniseries and special movie projects during the 1980s and 90s, including of mice and men 1981. Of mice and men tv movie 1981 george milton secondhand hearts 1981 loyal muke the monkey mission tv movie 1981 joe dancer. This version stars randy quaid as lennie, robert blake as george. Of mice and men dvd 1981 for sale robert blake randy quaid. Born in new jersey, the young mickey gubitosi won a role in mgms our gang series at the age of 5. Of mice and men is about faint hopes and dashed dreams hence the title, derived from robert burns to a mouse. Actor 162 lost highway 1997 mystery man money train 1995 donald patterson. Star power john malkovich and gary sinise do we need to say more. With robert blake, randy quaid, lew ayres, mitchell ryan. Men of annapolis tv series 1957 ed 1 episode, 1957 official detective.
Of mice and men is a 1992 american period drama film based on john steinbecks 1937 novella of the same name. Robert blake also does an outstanding job with his character, george. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing of mice and men 1939 near you. John steinbecks classic novel of mice and men gets its third movie treatment, having been filmed previously for the big screen in 1939 starring burgess meredith and lon chaney jr. In 2005 he was tried and acquitted for the 2001 murder of his wife, but on november 18, 2005 he was found liable in a california civil court for her wrongful death. The esteemed jenny lord of the juilliard school will direct serenbe favorites daniel parvis and blake. Of mice and men dvd 1992 continues to be the stand out version of steinbecks depression era novel. Malkovich and sinise are sensational in of mice and men dvd 1992. A wonderful adaptation of the timeless story of two migrant workers in depression era california. American actor who began as a child in our gang comedies and reappeared as a powerful adult performer of leading and character roles. Mar 22, 2009 the 1981 tv remake of of mice and men starring robert blake and randy quaid, was a virtual sceneforscene remake of the 1939 version.
He is known for his starring roles in the film in cold blood and the u. Robert blake filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting career. Of mice and men simple english wikipedia, the free. Sinise somewhat underplays this theme, excising the novels sad final page now what the hell ya suppose is eatin them two guys and giving no weight to the ranchers thrilling discovery that former rancher bill tenner got his. As one of the more prominent children in the gang, he gained attention for his cute good looks and his lovable, if.
Of mice and men tv movie 1981 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. There have been two movies made from of mice and men. Prism entertainment corp tells a story of two migrant workers. The 1993 theatrical remake, starring gary sinise who also directed and john malkovich, is perhaps closer to the source than its predecessors, but only time will tell if it attains the classic status of the lewis milestone version. They dream of better days on a spred of their own until an act of unintentional violence leads to tragic consequences. Kristen stewart in underwater, blake lively in the rhythm section and more read more. This version of of mice and men stars lon chaney jr. Blake and randy quaid play george and lennie, a pair of itinerant workers who share a dream of saving up enough money. This time out, however, directorproducerstar gary sinise gives us a more cleareyed vision of the story. In this tv movie adaptation of john steinbecks novel, robert blake and randy quaid play george and lennie, a pair of itinerant workers. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more.
George is his lifelong friend, devoted to protecting lenny from his innocent but calamitous mistakes. Of mice and men dvd 1981 for sale robert blake randy quaid tv movie. Of mice and men 1981 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Kristen stewart in underwater, blake lively in the rhythm section and more. The 1993 theatrical remake, starring gary sinise who also directed and john malkovich, is perhaps closer to the source than its predecessors, but only time will tell if it attains the classic status of the lewis. It is true to the novel on which it is based, and randy quaid is very believable in his portrayal of lennie. After they take a new job at a ranch, lenny gets into far more trouble than george can talk his way out of, leaving george to decide whether. Of mice and men 1992 dvd is a terrific drama and adaptation of the steinbeck novel. Two itinerant migrant workers, one mentally disabled and the other his carer, take jobs as ranch hands during the great depression to fulfill their shared dream of owning their own ranch. This is a superior version of the film, of mice and men. Robert blake filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting.
Blake began performing as a child, with a lead role in the final years of mgms our gang little rascals short film series from 1939 to 1944. Movie scene starring robert blake and featuring most of. Of mice and men dvd 1981 for sale robert blake randy quaid tv. The 1993 theatrical remake, starring gary sinise who also. Of mice and men 1939 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. He also appeared as a child actor in 22 entries of the. The 1981 tv remake of betty field starring robert blake and randy quaid, was a virtual sceneforscene remake of the 1939 version. In john steinbecks novel of mice and men, made into an enduringly popular movie, the lines about the rabbits have became emblems for the whole relationship between george and lennie the quietspoken farm laborer and the sweet, retarded cousin he has taken under his arm. You should definitely check out the original 1939 starring lon chaney and a very young burgess meredith. Another theatrical film version was made in 1992, directed by gary sinise, who was nominated for the palme dor at cannes. Blake subsequently appeared in a slew of tv miniseries and special movie projects during the 1980s and 90s, including of mice and men 1981. Of mice and men simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The 1981 tv remake of of mice and men starring robert blake and randy quaid, was a virtual sceneforscene remake of the 1939 version.
Of mice and men is a novella written by john steinbeck. This is a must own version of john steinbecks american literary masterpiece. Robert blake as george, ted neeley as curley, and was directed by reza badiyi. George must always watch over his intellectually disabled friend, and keep him out of danger, both to himself and to others. With john malkovich, gary sinise, ray walston, casey siemaszko. Robert blake biography and list of films movies database. A ranch hand robert blake protects his simpleminded friend randy quaid who doesnt know his own strength. Actor 162 lost highway 1997 mystery man money train 1995. Lions gate home entertainment two migrant workers dream of better days on a ranch of their own until one of them succumbs to his weakness for soft, helpless creatures and strangles the ranchers wife in an act of unintentional. Of mice and men is a novella short novel written by john steinbeck. Of mice and men dvd is one of the best period drama films from the 90s. Of mice and men 1981 cast and crew a ranch hand robert blake protects his simpleminded friend randy quaid who doesnt know his own strength. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia robert blake born september 18, 1933 is an american actor who starred in the film in cold blood and the u. Of mice and men tv movie 1981 george milton secondhand hearts 1981.
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