Famous News (Sep-Oct 1981)

ct 1 In this column, we bring you information on current and upcoming products. A great line-up of attractions for Fall and Christmas release. FAMOUS PLAYERS THEATRES Mommie Dearest (Paramount) September 25 General Release Faye Dunaway stars as Joan Crawford in this film version of the controversial book written by daughter Christina Crawford. Steve Forrest and Diana Scarwid co-star. Produced by Frank Yablans, Directed by Frank Perry. So Fine (Warner Bros.) September 25 Major keys A hilarious contemporary comedy of a clothing manufacturer who, when he becomes heavily indebted to a tough character, loses the ownership of his business and is forced to bring his college professor’s son into the business to save his own neck. The son becomes involved with the creditor’s voluptuous and amorous Italian wife and the fun begins. Ryan O’Neal stars with Jack Warden, Mariangela Melato and Richard Kiel. Written and directed by Andy Bergman and produced by Michael Lobell. 14 September/October, 1981 French Lieutenant’s Woman (United Artists) September 18 Pre-release, Toronto October 16 Major keys Hailed as a masterpiece of modern fiction ... A drama of forbidden passion starring Oscar winner Meryl Streep. Directed by Karel Reisz and produced by Leon Clore and Tom Maschler. From the novel by John Fowles. Prince of the City (Warner Bros.) October 9 General release (Pre-released in Toronto August 28) Synopsis in May/June issue for originally scheduled release. An actor’s director — Treat Williams listens attentively as director Sidney Lumet explains a particular scene in ‘‘Prince of the City’’, an Orion Picture/Warner Bros. release thru Warner Bros. Williams portrays a New York detective named Danny Ciello who. turns state’s evidence and is plunged into a nightmare of conflicting moral issues. Body Heat Warner Bros.) September 25 General release (pre-released in Toronto August 28) William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Richard Crenna star in a contemporary murder mystery involving two lovers — an attorney and the wife of a wealthy man — who successfully plan the murder of her husband. This passionate love story ends with a bizarre twist. Directed by Lawrence Kasden and produced by Fred T. Gallo. True Confessions (United Artists) September 18 pre-release, Toronto October 9 Major keys A classic melodrama of two brothers — one a policeman and one a priest — and their mutual involvement in a notorious murder of a young prostitute. Based on the best selling novel by John Gregory Dunne. Directed by Ulu Grosbard and produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff. Cast includes Robert DeNiro, Robert Duvall, Charles Durning, Ed Flanders, Burgess Meredith, Jeanette Nolan, Nan Martin and others. Chariots of Fire (Warner Bros.) September 25 pre-release, Toronto October 9 Next release, Vancouver only The exciting and sensitive true story of two young men who for different and compelling reasons compete in the 1924 Olympics. Courage and character are powerfully displayed in this rare film. The cast includes Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Sir John Gielgud and Lindsay Anderson. Hugh Hudson directs the film which was produced by David Putnam. Paternity (Paramount) October 2 General release Burt Reynolds stars in a riotous comedy about a middle aged bachelor who takes out a personal ad seeking a surrogate mother. It’s strictly business; the guy wants to become a father. Romantic complications ensue. This Lawrence Gordon-Hank Moonjean-Jerry Tokofsky Production is directed by David Steinberg. Charles Peters wrote the screenplay. Tony Anthony is H.H. Hart and Victoria Abril is Abeline, a pair of star-crossed lovers who are constantly in jeopardy in Filmways Pictures spectacular Western melodrama, “‘Comin’ At Ya!’’ Comin’ at Ya! (Ambassador) October 2 Ontario release General release by areas to follow. 3-D is back in the saddle with this exciting Western melodrama from Filmways Pictures. The first major 3-D motion picture made in nearly three decades, Comin’ at Ya! revolves around a young couple living in the old West, their confrontation with a pair of outlaw brothers, and a spectacular OK Corral-type shootout. The film stars Tony Anthony, who also produced it.