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 Posted:   Apr 11, 2020 - 12:12 AM   
 By:   Bob DiMucci   (Member)

In 1995, Harold Ramis directed STUART SAVES HIS FAMILY, a film written by and starring Al Franken, based upon a character Franken had created for "Saturday Night Live." In the film, Franken plays “Stuart Smalley,” a self-help advocate who struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place. Allen Garfield had a small part as a Maitre D' in the film. Marc Shaiman’s score was released by Milan America.

 
 
 Posted:   Apr 11, 2020 - 12:30 AM   
 By:   Bob DiMucci   (Member)

CRIME OF THE CENTURY opens in 1932, when the nation was shocked when the 14-month-old son of Charles Lindberg (Scott N. Stevens) was kidnapped, held for ransom, and murdered. Two years later, Bruno Richard Hauptmann (Stephen Rea) was arrested, convicted, and executed. This film dramatizes the investigation against Hauptmann, the trial, and the execution, painting a picture of a corrupt police force under pressure to finger a killer, framing an innocent man by manufacturing evidence, paying-off and blackmailing witnesses, and covering up exculpatory evidence. Allen Garfield plays “Lt. James Finn” of the NYPD in the made-for-cable film.

Mark Rydell directed the film, which first aired on HBO on 14 September 1996. John Frizzell’s score has not had a release.


 
 
 Posted:   Apr 11, 2020 - 9:52 AM   
 By:   Bob DiMucci   (Member)

In THE NINTH GATE, Johnny Depp stars as a rare book expert called “Dean Corso.” While definitely capable of some pretty shady dealings, Dean is a pretty decent guy, all things considered. So, when a mysterious tycoon offers the money-hungry Corso a very high-paying job -- he's required to travel to Madrid and Paris to confirm the legitimacy of two ancient devil-books -- he responds the only way he can. Thus begins a long and winding road for Corso, one that begins with a cocksure attitude ... and ends with moments of really "devilish" dealings. Allen Garfield was recovering from a stroke when he was cast in the movie, in the small role of “Witkin.”

Allen Garfield in THE NINTH GATE



Roman Polanski directed this 1999 thriller. Wojciech Kilar’s score was released by Silva America (U.S.)/Silva Screen (UK).


 
 
 Posted:   Apr 11, 2020 - 11:13 AM   
 By:   Bob DiMucci   (Member)

Set in 1951, THE MAJESTIC told the story of blacklisted Hollywood writer “Peter Appleton” (Jim Carrey), who gets into a car accident, loses his memory, and settles down in a small town. There he is mistaken for "Luke Trimble," a decorated veteran who has gone missing, and Luke's anguished dad, "Harry" (Martin Landau), clings to the idea that his lost son has come home. Allen Garfield plays Appleton’s agent, “Leo Kubelsky.” Frank Darabont directed this 2001 drama. Mark Isham's score had three tracks on the Hollywood Records soundtrack CD.


 
 
 Posted:   Apr 11, 2020 - 11:21 AM   
 By:   Bob DiMucci   (Member)

THE MAJESTIC was Allen Garfield’s last appearance in a major feature film. Following a massive stroke in 2004, he lived in a Motion Picture & Television Fund long-term nursing home.

Allen Garfield will be remembered for all of the weaselly criminals, lecherous villains and corrupt businessmen and politicians that he played, but also for the lawyers, agents, reporters, and next-door neighbors as well. Farewell, Allen.








 
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