Professional beach bum and 'knight errant' Travis McGee goes up against psychotic body-builder Terry … Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Kendall had dozens of film credits in the 60’s and 70’s, like “To Sir With Love”, “The Bird With The crystal Plumage” and “Torso”, but I fell in love with her for this film…. Certificate: Passed This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Pam Grier + Two More Reasons to Love The Blaxploitation Flick “Hit Man!”. An upright car mechanic falls in love with the girlfriend of a gangster. “DARKER THAN AMBER” isn’t the first McGee adventure (that’s The “Deep Blue Good-Bye”, and that’s where serious new readers should begin), but it is one of the best. “What The Friday” Says “Please Scream Inside Your Heart.”. This FAQ is empty. And of course it was great working with John Milius, who I worked with again on “Red Dawn,” as well as my friends and fellow cast members, Franco Columbu, Sven-Ole Thorsen and Ben Davidson. Your biography states, that back in the day, you were to have a classified position in the US Government. The man has nearly 300 roles in both films and television. Check it out. Asking you this Mr. Smith – is there anything left, that you would love to do? Classic Stephen King Too! What was called at the time a “brutal gem” might have been the cause of its undoing… “Darker Than Amber” is a moody, well-acted thriller. The movie's climax is a brutal fight scene that's celebrated in many reviews and … The bad guy, Gromek, just didn't want to die. Was this review helpful to you? Mr. Smith, according to your biography, you are fluent in Russian, German, French and Serbo-Croatian languages. Darker than AMberJohn D. 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Nirvana! f = function () { n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n); }; The classic fight between Rod Taylor and I in “Darker Than Amber.” That was a different story. s.type = "text/javascript"; ( Log Out /  Yes, one of the most brutal fights ever “staged” for a feature film. Takes about a minute and a half to get to it, but a good bar fight-----, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The film, “Conan the Barbarian” was the beginning of a big movie career for Arnold, which led to his governorship of California. ( Log Out /  “Darker Than Amber” might just be the most undiscovered film of the early 70’s…. For movie fans, Smith is best remembered for his 70’s biker movies, and TV-series. “Vampire Lover” Ingrid Pitt! William Smith is just that. Rod is a skilled fighter, and, at the same time a real scrapper. My “2020 Sex Kitten Countdown” Has Her Racy Career And Mysterious Life Of A Cult Movie Queen! Legendary “Naked” Motorcycle Starlet! View production, box office, & company info, Rod Taylor Dead At 84; Heart Attack Claims Popular Leading Man Of '60S And '70S Cinema, Actor Rod Taylor of The Birds, The Time Machine Dies at 84. Yes, they really fought, didn’t they? It is brutal…and is known for its legendary fight … While not a great movie, the 1970 Taylor vehicle DARKER THAN AMBER has one incredible scene. (function (d, w, c) { Darker Than Amber! I have not been to Russia. ANyway, Theo Bikel is great - this is like an old Bogie or John Garfield film from the 40's or 50's about corruption and honest, tough private eyes who AREN'T James Bond or TV private eyes who wait for Inger Stevens to save them.Well-done, tough MacDonald story (well cast) and I'm not even sure if it's on Vid OR DVD. I work in entertainment - and I have been lucky enough to interview some really talented Artists - that guides my posts: interesting and provocative movies, music, social media and of course, food, since I believe strongly in the maxim, "everyone eats!". Former DEA Agent Quinlan, removed from the force some years earlier for stealing confiscated drug money, is hired by Chung Wei, a leader in the Amsterdam drug cartel, who wants out of the ... See full summary ». E-mail: farmazon(AT)rocketmail.com. Clint was great to work with. ( Log Out /  Whether this is the entire fight un-cut is unclear, but there are several versions on the internet that purport to be that…either way, “Darker Than Amber” has been optioned to be re-made…let’s hope they keep the action raw and brutal! With the cameras rolling, one actor accidentally struck the other (no one has ever revealed who struck the first real blow), the second threw a retaliatory punch, and a staged fight scene became a real fight, with real wounds, real lost teeth, and real blood all over their clothing! In Arnold’s day, he had the best physic around. Either way, “Darker Than Amber” has been optioned to be re-made…let’s hope they keep the action raw and brutal! Contact us regarding promotion of your film project, advertising or other business proposal, and lets work together. Amber (アンバー Anbā), also known by the codename February (フェブラリ Feburari) is the first confirmed Contractor. Fascinating Nude 70’s Movie Icon! The huge success of the books meant it was time to turn the McGee novels into a movie series as well. From “Re-Animator” To “Chopping Mall” And Playboy Too! Why is it many of the most interesting movies of the era are almost impossible to see? 18 of 20 people found this review helpful. January 17 in General Discussions, Extremely brutal fight scene in Neo Noir Darker Than Amber (1970). After Heaven's War, she created the organization Evening Primrose to fight the Syndicate. Adventures and Misadventures in Boulder, Colorado. The super jazzy stylish intro by John Parker. That he proved by his winning the Mr. Olympia contest numerous time. The musings of a Londoner, now living in Norfolk, The Adventures Of a Thirty-Something Life, Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life. 70’s Gritty Action Movie “Prime Cut!” Lee Marvin! Get “Spellbound!” Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has Terrific New Supernatural Halloween Horror! Extremely brutal fight scene in Neo Noir Darker Than Amber (1970) Thanks for the introduction, John. What was called at the time a “brutal gem” might have been the cause of its undoing…, “Darker Than Amber” is a moody, well-acted thriller. Iconic Scream Queen Michelle Bauer’s “Naked Instinct!” My Special Halloween “2020 Sex Kitten Countdown” Celebrates This Iconic “Chainsaw Hooker”! It really seems like you’ve done a lot throughout your life and career. ThNks for sharing! Then it’s time to discover a “hidden” gem of a film – one of Rod Taylor’s best roles ever! You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. It begins with the fight in the bedroom on the cruiseship, as McGee enters Suzy’s stateroom to check up on her – only to be ambushed by Smith…that fight is followed by Smith’s rampage as he tries to flee the ship…. “Darker Than Amber” hasn’t been released on home video, but thanks to YouTube, the scene lives on. Potato Parties! Yutte Stensgaard Has “Lust For A Vampire!” This “Hammer Glamour” Queen Disappeared For Decades. It wasn’t easy for the trainers to call them off. Let me know your favorite Suzy Kendall films! ( Log Out /  (It's interesting to note that director Robert Clouse followed "Darker than Amber" with the Bruce Lee classic, "Enter the Dragon," in 1973.) Exploring the spidery corners of a culture and the weird stuff that tourist brochures ignore. I remember a William Smith interview where he talked about the scene and the one that followed outside of the ship where Rod uses a board of wood to bring him down.