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Strother Douglas Martin Jr. (March 26, 1919 – August 1, 1980) was an American character actor who often appeared in support of John Wayne and Paul Newman and in Western films directed by John Ford and Sam Peckinpah.
Fools' Parade is a 1971 American crime drama [1] period film directed by Andrew McLaglen, [2] starring James Stewart and George Kennedy, with supporting roles by Strother Martin, [3] Kurt Russell, William Windom, Mike Kellin and Anne Baxter. It is based on the novel of the same name by Davis Grubb. The film is also known as Dynamite Man from ...
Strother Martin, known for his appearances in westerns, [15] was cast as the Captain, a prison warden depicted as a cruel and insensitive leader, severely punishing Luke for his escapes. [16] The role of Luke's dying mother, Arletta, who visits him in prison, was passed to Jo Van Fleet after it was rejected by Bette Davis. [17]
The screenplay was written by actress Martha Hyer, who was Wallis' wife at the time, under the pen name Martin Julien. [4] Although Stuart Millar was a longtime Hollywood producer, he had directed only one film, When the Legends Die (1972) (based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Hal Borland ), prior to helming Rooster Cogburn .
The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday is a 1976 comedy western film directed by Don Taylor starring Lee Marvin, Oliver Reed, Robert Culp, Elizabeth Ashley, Strother Martin, Sylvia Miles, and Kay Lenz. [3]
Jones was frequently cast alongside his close friend Strother Martin, most memorably as the posse member and bounty hunter "T. C." in The Wild Bunch. Jones also appeared as recurring characters on such western series as Cheyenne (1955), Gunsmoke (1955), Laramie, Two Faces West (1960–1961), and as ranch hand Andy Belden in The Virginian (1962).
George Barkley (portrayed by Strother Martin) – A dishonest game show contestant that needs to survive a week on the supposedly-deserted island in order to win $10,000. Jonathan Kincaid (portrayed by Rory Calhoun) – A famous big game hunter who wants a human trophy and decides to hunt Gilligan.
Stan Laurel (1890–1965), actor and comedian, one-half of the Laurel and Hardy duo [1] William Lava (1911–1971), composer Yvette Lebon (1910–2014), actress