Famous News (Mar-Apr 1981)

Sam Neill stars as Damien Thorn in the terrifying final chapter of the ‘‘Omen”’ trilogy — “*The Final Conflict.’’ The Final Conflict March 20, Fox. The third in the terrifying trilogy that began with The Omen and continued with Damien, Omen II, The Final Conflict concludes the chilling story of Damien Thorn, the destructive son of Satan. Operating undercover in his dual role as head of a multi-national corporation and American ambassador to London, Damien unleashes the full force of his demonic powers. As the world hovers on the brink of devastation, only the woman who loves him can bring an end to his murderous reign of terror. Sam Neill, a sensation in My Brilliant Career, plays Damien, co-starring with Rossano Brazzi, Don Gordon and Lisa Harrow and directed by Graham Baker. Thief March 27, United Artists The story of an ex-con who walks a tightrope between police and underworld enforcers. In this gripping crime-drama, James Caan plays the thief with the dream of pulling off one big job and retiring into respectability with wife and children. Also starring Tuesday Weld. Directed by Michael Mann. Hardly Working April 3, Fox Jerry Lewis returns to the screen after a ten-year absence in this screwball comedy about a wacko guy with a variety of jobs. 18 March/April, 1981 Goin’ Ape April 3, Paramount In this comedy starring Tony Danza, Danny DeVito and Jessica Walter, a prodigal son stands to inherit millions of dollars but only if he successfully cares for a trio of circus-performing orangutans for a period of five years. Excalibur April 10, Warner Bros. The mystical tale of King Arthur, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table unfolds in this stunning adventure story. Directed by John Boorman of Deliverance fame, Excalibur is a shocking, vivid movie exploring man’s deepest desires. The movie stars Nigel Terry and Helen Mirren. Caveman April 10, United Artists A prehistoric slapstick comedy with Ringo Starr as the original 97-pound weakling and his band of sidekicks banished from his tribe for lusting after the chief’s mate. This film is described as ‘‘setting comedy back one million years.’’ With Barbara Bach, Avery Schreiber and Dennis Quaid. Directed by Carl Gottlieb. Death Hunt April 17, Fox Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin team up for the first time since The Dirty Dozen in a rugged adventure filmed in the remote Canadian Rockies. Bronson is a_ tough, reclusive trapper, well-versed in the art of survival, who becomes the quarry of a dedicated lawman played by Marvin. Angie Dickinson is the lady in Marvin’s life. The greatest manhunt in the history of the RCMP, Death Hunt also costars Andrew Stevens. Directed by Peter Hunt. Friday the 13th, Part II May 1, Paramount This sequel to Friday the 13th details the return of Jason, the supposedly dead son of the murderess in the first film. A horror picture starring Amy Steel, Adrienne King and John Furey and directed by Steve Miner. Alien beings from a distant galaxy invade earth in the science fiction shocker ‘*Without Warning.”’ Without Warning May 8, Ambassador Without Warning deals with alien visitors from a distant galaxy who invade the earth seeking food. When they decide that humans will be their prey, they unleash an inconceivably horrible weapon that is not only deadly but ALIVE. Starring Jack Palance, Martin Landau, Cameron Mitchell, Neville Brand and Sue Ann _ Langdon. Directed by Greydon Clark. The Fan May 15, Paramount A thriller concerning a famous Broadway actress and a deranged fan’s obsession with ending her career and her life. Starring Lauren Bacall, James Garner and Maureen Stapleton and directed by Edward Bianchi. Savage Harvest May 15, Fox A suspense thriller filmed on location in Kenya and Brazil. Described as an African Jaws, the story deals with the terrifying plight of a family trapped by starving lions, leopards and other predators on the rampage around a lonely African plantation house. Starring Tom Skerritt, Michelle Phillips and directed by Robert Collins. ® Look for more movie news in our next issue.