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The Case of Patty Smith (1962)
Character: Narrator
Poor pretty Patty. An "average American girl," she goes on a quiet date with her boyfriend and ends up getting raped by three psychotic thugs. Too embarrassed to report it to the police and advised by her boyfriend to "forget the whole thing".
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Between Jobs (1984)
Character: Old Man
On a dark, rainy night an old, white man is visited by a young, black stranger asking to use the telephone. After making his call, the young man insists on waiting in the warm, dry house. Initially, the old man's fear and prejudice keep them apart, but they soon discover a moment of fleeting friendship
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That's Adequate (1989)
Character: Old Duke Thorpe
This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.
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Sentence of Death (1953)
Character: The Man
A woman witnesses a murder during a store robbery but claims the accused man is not the killer. After he is convicted and weeks away from his execution date, she sees the real killer, but the police are reluctant to reopen the case.
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Ghost Dad (1990)
Character: Executive #5
Elliot Hopper, a widower with three children, is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is suddenly killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, Elliott attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.
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The Comic (1969)
Character: Fred - Director (uncredited)
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.
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Focus on Fishko (1983)
Character: Old Dirk Forrest
This short film satirizes French auteur theory. An earnest critic rediscovers washed-up director Seymour Z. Fishko ("Revenge of the 80-Foot Stripper," "They Froze Hitler's Head," "Dragstrip Mummy") and makes a documentary about his life and work.
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The Wrecking Crew (1968)
Character: Diplomat (uncredited)
When Count Contini attempts to destroy the world's economy by masterminding the theft of $1 billion in U.S. gold, ICE chief MacDonald summons secret agent Matt Helm to stop him.
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