Jack Wild
Nascimento : 1952-09-30,
Morte : 2006-03-01
História
Born September 30, 1952, in Royton, near Oldham, England, Jack Wild was discovered by talent agent June Collins, mother of rock star Phil Collins. His breakthrough came when he landed the role of Oliver in the London stage production of "Oliver!" When it came to casting the film, the role of the Artful Dodger went to Jack, a role that resulted in his getting an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Fresh from this success, Jack was offered the lead role in the American television series "H.R. Pufnstuf" (1969). This Sid Krofft and Marty Krofft production featured Wild as a boy marooned in an enchanted land with puppets and actors in elaborate costumes. The success of this program led to Wild reprising the role for the film version, Pufnstuf (1970). Other roles followed, including Melody (1971) and Flight of the Doves (1971). Around the same time, Wild released three albums ("The Jack Wild Album"; "Everything's Coming up Roses", featuring along with cover numbers a couple of new songs written by up-and-coming songwriter Lynsey De Paul; and "Beautiful World"). By 1972, however, he was already being demoted to the role of supporting actor for The Pied Piper (1972). He also appeared in "Our Mutual Friend" (1976). He returned to films in two small roles: the miller's son in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and a peddler in Basil (1998). Wild underwent surgery for oral cancer in July 2004, and had some vocal cords and part of his tongue removed. Unfortunately, the cancer proved untreatable and he died on 1 March 2006.
Durgen Fleece
Getaway driver Miles Foster is placed in witness protection after the murder of his friend Andres by Astin Brody, a shady underworld boss. Miles is hidden on the Greek Island of Zanthi with a recently graduated female MI6 officer, Charlotte Green. Shalom Godsall, Brody's disgruntled number two, has recommended two Irish assassins take out Miles, much to their surprise as a father and son assassin team they h ave a terrible track record. Godsall, however, is working with American secret service to oust his rival Astin Brody and take the top job. Nothing is going to plan; the assassins have found their target and are getting close. Miles and Charlotte are not getting on at all and the special relationship between the British and American secret service is at breaking point.
Peddler
A lonely young aristocrat in turn-of the century England struggles to meet the approval of his over-bearing, class-conscious father while trying to please the selfish woman he loves.
Much
Após voltar de uma Cruzada, Robin de Locksley, um jovem cavaleiro, descobre que seu pai, Lorde de Locksley, foi morto pelos seguidores do xerife de Nottingham, que por sua vez é partidário do Príncipe João, que fará de tudo pra que Ricardo Coração de Leão não volte ao poder. Robin é visado pelos usurpadores e foge, mas sempre acompanhado por Azeem, um mouro que lhe deve a vida. Eles vão parar na Floresta de Sherwood, onde são atacados por camponeses que, para sobreviver, atacam os asseclas do xerife. Logo Robin e Azeem se unem ao bando e planejam trazer Ricardo de volta ao poder. Em meio à sua luta, Robin é ajudado por Marian, uma bela donzela por quem se apaixona.
Mock Turtle
Alice was sitting in the park one day. She sees a jogger called Rabbit. When she first meets him she thinks he's a jerk later she finds him nice and relaxing. She falls in love with him. He takes her to Queenie's party. Rabbit later finds out that Queenie wants to kill him. So Rabbit packs up to leave the country. When Alice finds this out she commits suicide which brings her into a fantasy world.
Peregrine Cockshute
The year is 1904; the setting is Cockshute Towers, one of England's stateliest homes. When the household is threatened with bankruptcy, both the masters and the servants are prepared to co-operate in trying to find some cash - after all, most of them are enjoying liaisons of one kind or another among themselves, and none have any desire to give up their rewarding way of life...
Himself
The special consists of a series of performances and skits based around the shows of Sid and Marty Krofft. Johnny Whitaker hosts the show and performs "Friends," the theme song from Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. Jack Wild appears as Jimmy, who searches high and low for his friend H.R. Pufnstuf (Van Snowden). H.R. Pufnstuf 's resident villain, Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo (Louise DuArt, substituting for Billie Hayes) and Lidsville 's wacky magician Horatio J. Hoodoo (Paul Gale, substituting for Charles Nelson Reilly) each showcase their unique magic talents. The Brady Bunch Kids perform a medley of songs, though they would not appear in a Sid and Marty Krofft TV production until The Brady Bunch Hour in 1976.
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Set in London’s East End, The 14 (aka The Wild Little Bunch aka Existence) is based on the true story of fourteen children who struggle against overwhelming pressures to stay together after the death of their single mother.
Gavin
1934, quando a Morte Preta atinge o norte da Alemanha. Um boticário local, judeu, procura um tratamento para a praga e os sacerdotes o acusam de bruxaria. E um flautista mágico ajuda uma aldeia a se livrar da peste de ratos.
Finn Dove
While fleeing across the Irish countryside, two orphans are pursued by their villainous uncle, a master of disguises.
Ornshaw
Two youngsters declare to their parents that they want to get married. Not sometime in the future but as soon as possible.
Jimmy
O garoto Jimmy (Jack Wild) possui um instrumento falante, na verdade uma Flauta Mágica, chamada Freddie. Durante um passeio de barco em alto mar o menino acaba adormecendo e chega a um lugar maravilhoso chamado Ilha Viva. Lá encontra um mundo onde quase tudo está vivo e se comunica, como as árvores, flores, livros, velas, maçanetas e tudo mais. Recepcionados pelo prefeito H. R. Pufnstuf, eles recebem todas as honras, mas tudo que os dois querem é voltar para a casa.
The Artful Dodger
Adaptação musical da obra Oliver Twist de Charles Dickens, um conto clássico de um órfão que foge do lugar onde trabalha e se junta com um grupo de meninos comandados por Dodger Artful e é treinado para ser um pickpockets, um batedor de carteiras, pelo mestre ladrão Fagin.
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Gavin, Jean and Peter meet Danny the Dragon, an unintentional visitor from outer space. Danny and the children encounter many adventures before Danny finally manages to return to his own planet.
