Perry King Movies

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Nov 30, 2022 4:33:25 GMT -5 Melinda Halliwell said:

I recognise the short blonde-haired woman. Did she play Billie's mum in season 8 of Charmed? I'm not sure.

That she did.

As for Perry King and Susan Blakely, it was their third movie together. Starting long back with The Lords of Flatbush.

[Tim]

Nov 30, 2022 4:33:25 GMT -5 Melinda Halliwell said:

I recognise the short blonde-haired woman. Did she play Billie's mum in season 8 of Charmed? I'm not sure.

Yup.

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Christmas comes early once more. Just happened.

Tonight then Home for the Holidays from 2005.

Cast:
Sean Young - Martha McCarthy
Lucia Walters - Paige Holloway
Perry King - Jack Cooper
John Novak - Sheriff Bob Cutter
Paula Shaw - Miss Carol Parker

and many more

Story:
The McMurrin family - parents John and Susan, and their three children, preteen twins Amy and Sam, and young adolescent Michael - live on a rural Washington farm that has been in Susan's family for generations, the actual house built by Susan's father when she was a young girl. At the beginning of December, John and Susan die in an automobile crash. The only real family the children have left is their single maternal aunt, Martha McCarthy, who also lives in town. Despite she barely being able to provide for herself, there is no question in Martha's mind that she will take care of the children, they all to live on the farm so that the children will continue to be together in the only home they've ever known. Paige Holloway, who is assigned the case worker for Social Services, this her first ever file, is sympathetic to Martha's goals, especially in not wanting any disruption to their family unit during the Christmas season. Paige wants to help Martha in any way she can. But the harder Martha and Paige work toward this end result, the more it looks as if the system is working against them toward the possible reality that the children will be split up in the foster care system, regardless of the fact that John and Susan listed Martha as the children's legal guardian in their will. First, Paige's supervisor, Carol Parker, a by-the-books but generally fair woman, believes Paige is letting her emotions take over and not following the guidelines which are in place for everyone's best interest. And second and perhaps more importantly, Jonathon Covington, a heartless man who is handling the estate on behalf of the bank, informs Martha that the McMurrins were deep in debt, with the life insurance and expropriation of the farm property not even covering that complete debt, meaning that the children not only lose their home but get no money in the process. Martha is hoping that her old beau Jack Cooper, a San Francisco lawyer who has just returned to town, will be able to assist legally in dealing especially with Covington. A little ingenuity plus some Christmas angels may be what is required for Martha and children to be able to stay together under one roof that is truly a home for Christmas. — Huggo (from IMDB again)

You know how a Lifetime movie will sometimes leap out of the box and surprise? HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS does just that. While the movie is billed as starring Sean Young and Perry King, the movie really belongs to Young and Lucia Walters. Perry King is in only a few scenes and is not worth writing about. Young, playing the role of an Aunt who gains guardianship of three children after the death of their parents, gives a truly compelling performance. This was the first surprise. The second was a wonderful performance from Lucia Walters as a Social Worker who must work inside a bureaucratic system - and actually care at the same time. The final surprise was a plot that kept me interested and a script that was fairly well-written. There are some weak spots and plot holes, but for the most part this little holiday telefilm fits into my category of a Lifetime Surprise. - by FilmNoirOnline on IMDB

Thoughts: We start with an accident and an aunt to take care for her niece and nephews. Martha is willing to do anything to keep them in their home and together and with her being their legal guardian. She finds a friend in Paige, a young social worker who has to make tough decisions but remains true to her heart. It's not easy and they struggle a lot, with the bank, Paige's supervisor. But well, there's an old friend from out of town there to help. Martha and Jack were once a couple and will be again. Mainly he helps her to move the house away and well, all get the happy end.

Some pics:


I'll leave it here with the pics and again, not in the quite right order.

Only three movies left!

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And now a step back to my favorite era of American history. The Civil War.

Tonight then Hatfields & McCoys: Bad Blood from 2012.

Cast:
Jeff Fahey - Devil Anse Hatfield
Christian Slater - Governor Bramlette
Perry King - Ran'l McCoy
Priscilla Barnes - Vicey Hatfield
Tim Abell - Jim Vance
Kassandra Clementi - Rosanna McCoy
Sean Flynn - Johnse Hatfield
Lisa Rotondi - Sarah McCoy
Ted Monte - Frank Phillips

and many more

Story:
A Union soldier on his way home runs afoul of Jim Vance and his nephew Ellison Hatfield. Confederate sympathizers, they're furious with the idea of one of their neighbors fighting for the Union. (from IMDB again)

I give this title more credit than the Costner mini series. It was actually filmed in Kentucky as opposed to Romania! No one has written accounts of the actual events of the feud, so who is to say which version is correct? Of course it's different; it's a different interpretation... I think this film is creative and has wonderful actors. Jeff Fahey is phenomenal! Tim Abell as Jim Vance is appealing, not appalling (as apposed to Costner's miniseries version). His acting is precise and perfect to his character. Christian Slater is... well, Christian Slater. Costner's version is about an hour and a half too long. This film is timed perfectly. This film is great considering its low budget, and Perry King does a tremendous job as Randall McCoy. And it was filmed on site with many Kentucky actors!! That alone gives it wonderful appeal! I've got to give Fred Olen Ray credit where credit is due. He provides much insight and explanation throughout the film so I wasn't lost historically. The discussions between characters are thoughtful and helpful to the viewer, leaving no questions. Characters are easily identifiable. The film is succinct and sticks to a storyline that makes sense, albeit maybe not entirely historically accurate. It's not muddled by EVERY Hatfield and McCoy feud rumor out there! Ray does an excellent job creating historical drama in this film. I thoroughly enjoyed it! - by crbb0201 on IMDB

A few reviewers here want to compare this film with the Kevin Costner telling. Those people are screaming about inaccuracies with this version. First of all; a truly accurate version of anything during this period in history is impossible since the natives were prone to tall tales, record keeping was poor and courthouses (where the records were kept) burned to the ground regularly. Costner's version wasn't even filmed in the United States (they chose Romania), let alone Kentucky or West Virginia. Hatfields And McCoys: Bad Blood was filmed in Kentucky at historical sites that provided the utmost in accuracy. Let's talk about the actors themselves. Let's first keep in mind they're portraying ignorant hillbillies, so if you're seeking polish, then you're barking up the wrong tree. At least the majority of the cast are Americans, some even from southeastern states. Costner's film chose a large number of actors from the UK and Australia. When I watch something based on American history, I want it filmed in the U.S. and portrayed by Americans. I'll wager that I'm the only reviewer here who has visited the sites used in the movie. - by jimcarter1959 on IMDB

Thoughts: So, I don't know anything about this famous feud and never saw the more known series with Kevin Costner & Co. Never mind, so a soldier wants to go home but has to trespass his neighbor's country and well, some guys are waiting for him and they shoot him since it's one against four. As it turns out the lone man was a McCoy and the others belong to the Hatfield clan. The Governor of Kentucky wants this to end but for the clans' heads it goes an eye for an eye. The young men are getting killed, yet one Hatfield and one McCoy rebel against this blood shed, because they love each other. It goes that far that even within the Hatfield clan the fighting goes on but the young couple manages to flee in the final showdown, even with the blessing of the young man's family. When they return six months later, the young woman is pregnant and the Hatfields welcome her to the family.

Some pics:


I'll stop here before it becomes too much, and really there are enough pics out there.

So tomorrow then to the year - 2015!

[Tim]

Know a lot of the actors in this one.

[Melinda Halliwell]

I can't comment on whether either this or Costner's mini-series is accurate as haven't seen either of those then.

I do however recognise a few actors from this film though.

[Tim]

Dec 2, 2022 5:29:30 GMT -5 Melinda Halliwell said:

I can't comment on whether either this or Costner's mini-series is accurate as haven't seen either of those then.

I do however recognise a few actors from this film though.

The whole Hatfield/McCoy feud has been exaggerated for generations.  No depiction of it is accurate.

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Yeah, I can imagine. Just the mass of pics I already found on this.

Never mind, tonight then Eyewitness or River Raft Nightmare from 2015. Listed under both titles.

Cast:
Brigid Brannagh - Sharon
Ivan Sergei - Frank
Tim Abell - Cole
Leah Bateman -Cassie
Daniel Booko - Jimmy
Perry King - Sheriff Lee Decker
Stephanie C. Allen - Gail Decker
Ted Monte - Chris

and many more

Story:
A mother and daughter set out on a weekend river rafting retreat, only to encounter 3 escaped convicts along the way. (from IMDB again)

Excellent film dealing with the rebellious daughter not being wanted to be told what to do by a domineering, over-protective mother whose husband has just walked out on them.

Mother apparently wants to get back to nature and forces her daughter to do some rafting which they had done in prior years.

Of course, along the way, they encounter 3 escaped convicts who are searching for money left behind in a robbery and these guys mean business by showing their brutality. One naturally is the reluctant, sympathetic to the two women's plight, and we usually find this in films of this nature to draw out the weak link that might exist among our felons.

You know you're getting older when you see Perry King, with white hair, and reduced to a supporting role as the sheriff looking to find the trio.

The ending with the surging rough waters was exciting, as is usually the case in these situations. - by edwagreen on IMDB

Thoughts: Well, a very needed rafting trip for mother and daughter turns out to be a nightmare as the daughter witnesses a man about to shoot another, yet she comes closer to listen what the dying man has to say. And so the three of them take her hostage, later also her mother. Unfortunately, there's also a fire in this area and so the guys need to hurry. With some furious fighting like any mother should, Sharon takes care of her girl who has diabetes, yet Frank, the leader of the trio, has a very short temper and kills anybody who goes against him. In the end, there are many bodies to find.

Some pics:


I'll leave it here. Some guys may sound familiar - because they were also in the last one in. lol

Tomorrow then the last movie of my list. Phew!

[Tim]

Ivan Sergei played Henry Mitchell, the chap Paige married in the final season of Charmed.

[Melinda Halliwell]

Two Charmed alums in this film I see. Ivan Sergei played Henry Mitchell and Brigid Brannagh from season 2 as the evil witch Tuatha.

Not sure about the other people then.

[Tim]

Dec 3, 2022 5:43:55 GMT -5 Melinda Halliwell said:

Two Charmed alums in this film I see. Ivan Sergei played Henry Mitchell and Brigid Brannagh from season 2 as the evil witch Tuatha.

Not sure about the other people then.

Didn't even remember her.  Mind you, I tend to block That Old Black Magic out of my mind.

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We've come to the end here. At least of the movies I have.

So, tonight then The Divide from 2018.

Cast:
Bryan Kaplan - Luke Higgings
Perry King - Sam Kincaid
Sara Arrington - Sarah Kincaid
Levi Kreis - Tom Butler
Luke Colombero - C.J. Kincaid
Jack McGuiness - Carson

and some more

Story:
Set in drought-plagued Northern California in 1976, The Divide chronicles the story of Sam Kincaid (King), an aging rancher with a failing memory, his estranged and independent-minded daughter, Sarah, and Luke, a young ranch hand who finds himself in the midst of a family in crisis. Internal struggles, the realities of an unforgiving landscape, and the need to reconcile a long-ago tragedy collide to create the backdrop for this classic American Western. — Jana Brown (from IMDB taken)

Greetings again from the darkness. Those of us who were watching movies in the 1970's recall Perry King as one of the fresh-faced, hunky twenty-somethings in THE LORDS OF FLATBUSH (1974) ... along with Sylvester Stallone and Henry Winkler. Now, more than 40 years later, not only does Mr. King star as crusty old rancher Sam Kincaid, but he also directs his first feature film. The script is written by Jana F Brown, in what is also her first screenplay. Due to its setting, the film could be labeled as a western, but it's really a personal drama emphasizing the importance of family reconciliation.

Sam Kincaid (King) is an elderly rancher who lives on land that looks a great deal like the Lucas McCain ranch from the TV classic "The Rifleman". We first see Sam as he shares his philosophy of mending fences with his hired help. If you are curious, it has to do with knowing "why the holes are there". Luke (Bryan Kaplan) is the young ranch hand who must not only deal with the severe drought-plagued northern California climate of 1976, but also the past-their-prime tools and equipment. Presenting even more of a challenge is Sam himself.

Sam is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and his house is decorated with personal notes reminding him how the light switch works, or to perform some other menial task. A particularly pointed note on the phone states, "your daughter doesn't want to talk to you". Luke figures out the father and daughter had some kind of falling out, but he soon realizes Sam's disease is progressing pretty quickly. He tracks down daughter Sarah (Sara Arrington) and pleads with her to come visit her father.

As much as I enjoyed the banter between Sam and Luke, the film picks up a bit when Sarah and her son (Sam's unknown grandson) arrive. Family issues, secrets and skeletons in the closet make communication between these folks more than a tad uncomfortable at times. However, slowly we see the "fence" mending ... and Sam's early philosophy becomes crystal clear. Campfire-style music plays throughout much of the film, and Sam's repeated questions allow Luke, Sarah, and grandson CJ to comprehend what's happening and what needs to be done. Sam's recurring nightmare can only be stopped with a reconciliation that's painful for all involved. Perry King proves his effectiveness as an aged rancher, and also as a first time filmmaker. He and Ms. Brown deliver a nice message ... and the black and white photography serves the faces and setting quite well. - by ferguson-6 on IMDB

Thoughts: How do you deal with a man who's losing his memory slowly? Luke has to face his challenge, yet sometimes he's ready to quit. But still he has some loyalty and calls later the man's daughter, Sarah, to the ranch. Both are confronted with some old issues, regarding Carson, CJ's dad who killed himself. Sam seems to be a witness and tried to stop but he was too late. Sarah and her son help her father to make some peace but in the end, he destroys the barn where it happened and dies later. In his will, he left Sarah the house and gave Luke a home. They may start a new family but Sarah and her dad come clean in the end.

Some pics:


So, that'S it. I promised a friend on Tumblr to watch Riptide again and make recordings, later also gifs.

I may start with this soon.

[Tim]

Except for Mr. King, I don't know any of this lot.