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Crown International Pictures
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Foundation date 1 january 1959
Crown International Pictures is an independent film studio and distribution company formed in 1959 by Newton P. Jacobs
Jacobs was a branch head of RKO Pictures until 1947, when he formed Favorite Films, a releasing organization. He became one of the first franchises for showing American International Pictures (AIP) product. Like AIP, Crown International is primarily known for low-budget flicks, grindhouse cinema, biker films, exploitation films and B-movie drive-in fare. The company was later headed by Jacobs' original vice-president Mark Tenser, who became President in 1973 with Jacobs moving up to become Chairman of the Board. Jacobs' daughter Marilyn Jacobs Tenser became vice president.
In July 1988 Jacobs died in a motorcycle accident. This resulted in leadership being passed down to his son, Louis Jacobs.
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(1976)Filmography of Crown International Pictures (46 films)
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The Teacher (1974)
, 1h38Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Crime, Erotic thriller
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Erotic thriller films
Actors Angel Tompkins, Jay North, Anthony James, Marlene Schmidt, Barry Atwater, Sivi Aberg
It's summer, and shy, obsessed student, Ralf Gordon (Anthony James) stalks his high school teacher, 28-year-old Diane Marshall (Angel Tompkins) to a boatyard where he watches her in her swimsuit while she's relaxing on one of the boats from an old warehouse. His friends and fellow classmates, 18-year-old Sean Roberts (Jay North), to whom Diane is a neighbor, and Ralf's brother Lou (Rudy Herrera Jr.) also drive to the junkyard and watch her strip naked and exercise. Angry, Ralf yells at them brandishing a bayonet. Shocked at this Lou falls over the railings to his death, for which, Ralf blames Sean. A disillusioned Ralf tries to kill Sean but he manages to flee unharmed. His parents ask him on why he's so late at getting home to which Sean claims he forgot. Later that night while dressing for bed, Ralf confronts Sean again telling him the Sherriff is on his way threatening to cut the boy's tongue out should he tell him anything. The Sherriff questions Sean however Sean lies due to seeing Ralf eyeing him. The next day Sean meets up with Diane who invites him with her to meet up and have tea with some friends where Diane reveals that she knows about Ralf stalking her. Afterwards, on their way back home, she and Sean see Ralf who says he'll be waiting to see Sean at the warehouse. Diane invites Sean into her house for a drink. This soon accumulates into a moment of passionate lovemaking while Ralf, unknown to them, watches jealously. Afterwards, Diane asks Sean if he wants to do it again but he refuses on the grounds that his father will be home soon. Understanding this, Diane invites Sean to join her on her boat the next day, to which Sean happily agrees. The event of an intimate kissing act between the couple occurs while they are out on one of the boats having lunch, only this time Ralf threatens Sean with a handheld harpoon. However upon seeing Diane, his shy nature takes over and he flees. Later, Diane asks Sean out to dinner which he eagerly accepts. On their way back Ralf demands that he speak to Sean. Ralf, still under the disillusion that Sean killed Lou, threatens him once again with the bayonet. Diane then tells Sean's parents about Ralf's threats. The next day, after driving her home and having a pool party together, they make love once again. Diane receives a phone call from her drifter husband telling her that he's coming back. However Diane tells him she's divorcing him. As Sean gets into his van to drive home he is held at bayonet point by Ralf and ordered to drive to the warehouse. Sean manages to get away and arms himself with a rifle. Ralf reveals that the bullet is a blank. While Sean tries to flee, Ralf gets him in a chokehold which ends up killing him. Diane arrives on the scene looking for Sean however she finds Ralf. Ralf tells her that he killed Sean so he can be with her. Horrified at what Ralf has done, Diane tearfully rejects his advances. Overcome with anger and jealousy at Diane's love for Sean over himself, Ralf forces her down and tries to strangle her. Diane manages to stab him in the side with his own bayonet and flees leaving Ralf to bleed to death. Diane then finds Sean's body at the top of the outside stairway. Diane breaks down and weeps, cradling the body of her deceased lover.
Blood Mania (1970)
, 1h28Origin USA
Genres Horror
Actors Alex Rocco, Reid Smith
Dr. Craig Cooper, a physician, is caring for his dying employer, Ridgeley Waterman. A wealthy old curmudgeon, Waterman is cared for at home by his daughter Victoria. Despite several attempts by Victoria, a sexually promiscuous woman, to seduce Dr. Cooper, she has so far been unsuccessful. Dr. Cooper soon learns that an unnamed old connection is blackmailed with his past affiliation with illegal abortions. The blackmailer is demanding $50,000 in hush money. During one of his house calls to examine her father, Dr. Cooper expresses his "tax" problems to Victoria Waterman. She tells him that she can acquire the money, and seduces him. Their affair consummated, Victoria proceeds to poison and kill her father with the motive of paying Dr. Cooper's debt with her father's estate.
The Hostage (1967)
, 1h24Directed by Russell S. Doughten
Origin USA
Genres Thriller
Actors Harry Dean Stanton, John Carradine, Ron Hagerthy, Ann Doran, Nora Marlowe
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Donkey Punch (2008)
, 1h39Directed by Olly Blackburn
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Robert Boulter, Sian Breckin, Nichola Burley, Tom Burke, Julian Morris, Jaime Winstone
While on a holiday in Mallorca, Spain, Lisa (Sian Breckin), Kim (Jaime Winstone) and Tammi (Nichola Burley) meet four young men, Bluey (Tom Burke), Josh (Julian Morris), Sean (Robert Boulter) and Marcus (Jay Taylor). After spending the day at the resort together, the girls are invited to the men's yacht where they plan to party out at sea. While aboard the boat, they take drugs and the conversation turns to sex, and in particular, types of sexual acts. Bluey describes a sex act called a "donkey punch" which involves punching the female in the back of the head while having doggy style sex in order to increase the sexual pleasure for the man.
Malibu Spring Break (2003)
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Deborah Foreman, Charity Rahmer, E. G. Marshall, Howard Hesseman, Julius Harris, Sam J. Jones
Michelle (Rahmer) and Brianne (Novak) are two college girls who want to have a fun spring break. They decide to take a trip from Arizona to Malibu, and plan on staying with Michelle's Uncle Benny. The only problem is that they never told him they were coming. However, luck is on their side because he will be going out of town that afternoon.
Hunk (1987)
, 1h42Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Actors John Allen Nelson, Steve Levitt, James Coco, Deborah Shelton, Hilary Shepard, Avery Schreiber
Bradley Brinkman (Steve Levitt) is a nerd who has a hard time, working as a computer programmer, after his girlfriend dumps him for her aerobics instructor. He can't get along at work, in a crowd, or find love; but, he strikes up a deal with Dr. D (who happens to be the devil himself), (James Coco). If he serves the devil, he gets to be the "hunk" he always wanted to be, able to get any woman he wants. The price is that he becomes a servant of the devil and spreads evil, terror and death throughout eternity.
My Chauffeur (1986)
, 1h37Directed by David Beaird
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films
Actors Deborah Foreman, E. G. Marshall, Howard Hesseman, Julius Harris, Penn Jillette, Sam J. Jones
Casey Meadows is a free-spirited young woman working as a dishwasher in an upscale restaurant. One day she receives a hand-delivered job offer as a driver for Brentwood Limousine Service. The company manager, McBride is appalled at Casey's young, brash presence... and the fact that she's a woman in an all-male establishment. McBride soon learns that Mr. Witherspoon, the company owner, personally handpicked her and offered the letter of employment. McBride reluctantly agrees to hire her, but warns her that she will be fired if she steps out of line.
The Patriot (1986)
, 1h28Directed by Frank Harris
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action
Actors Gregg Henry, Simone Griffeth McDonald, Michael J. Pollard, Jeff Conaway, Stack Pierce, Leslie Nielsen
Agent tries to track down terrorists who are intercepting government nuclear weapons.
Jocks (1986)
, 1h30Directed by Steve Carver
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, Sports films, Erotic films, Sexploitation films, Tennis films
Actors Perry Lang, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Roundtree, R.G. Armstrong, Stoney Jackson, Stoney Jackson
Coach Williams (Richard Roundtree) must get his tennis players into shape for the big play-offs in Las Vegas. The Kid (Scott Strader) and his buddies run wild in Vegas on and off the court as the coach tries to keep the players out of trouble before the match. Christopher Lee and R. G. Armstrong appear in character roles and Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay plays the role of the heroine, Nicole.
Tomboy (1985)
, 1h31Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Betsy Russell, Gerard Christopher, Richard Erdman, Eric Douglas, Dennis Hayden, Michelle Bauer
The movie concerns the life of Tomasina "Tommy" Boyd (Betsy Russell) who works as a mechanic and her hopes to become a stock car driver.
Weekend Pass (1984)
, 1h28Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Military humor in film
Actors Hilary Shepard, Phil Hartman, Annette Sinclair, Grand L. Bush, Theodore Wilson, Bunny Summers
Four Navy recruits fresh from boot camp graduation in San Diego spend a weekend pass together out on the town in Los Angeles before shipping out for further training.
My Tutor (1983)
, 1h37Directed by George Bowers
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Films about virginity
Actors Matt Lattanzi, Caren Kaye, Kevin McCarthy, Crispin Glover, Clark Brandon, Kitten Natividad
The movie opens with scenes of an aerobics class juxtaposed with a classroom of students taking an examination. The movie's two protagonists are featured in these scenes, with Terry Green (Caren Kaye) participating in the aerobics and Bobby Chrystal (Matt Lattanzi) taking, not very well it turns out, his last high school final, in French.
Improper Channels (1981)
, 1h32Directed by Eric Till
Origin Canada
Genres Comedy
Actors Alan Arkin, Mariette Hartley, Tony Rosato, Philip Akin, Harvey Atkin, Eugene Clark
Americana (1981)
, 1h31Directed by David Carradine
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors David Carradine, Barbara Hershey, Michael Greene, Fran Ryan, Dan Haggerty
A down on his luck, former Green Beret captain (Carradine), freshly discharged from the Vietnam War, drifts into Drury, Kansas. There he finds a derelict merry-go-round that he decides to restore. "The symbolism of a man wanting to build something joyful after being part of the carnage and destruction of war," surmised film critic, Charles Champlin. The people of the town have mixed reactions: some support his efforts while others hinder them. Among his supporters are two local business men: a hardware store owner, played by Barbara Hershey's father, Arnold Herzstein, and Mike, a gas station proprietor played by Michael Greene, who had guest-starred on two episodes of Carradine's television series, Kung Fu. Both men supply employment to the veteran as well as parts and tools for his endeavour.
The Hearse (1980)
, 1h35Directed by George Bowers
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Horror
Themes Ghost films
Actors Trish Van Devere, Joseph Cotten, Donald Petrie, George Bowers, Christopher McDonald, Perry Lang
Jane Hardy (Trish Van Devere) arrives in the town of Blackford to stay in an old house left to her by a late aunt. As time passes, Jane learns secrets her aunt kept from her in life, but that were well known by the townspeople.