Albert Band

Albert Band

Nascimento : 1924-05-07, Paris, France

Morte : 2002-06-14

História

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Albert Band (May 7, 1924 – June 14, 2002), was an American film director and film producer. He was the son of artist Max Band, father of filmmaker Charles Band and of film composer Richard Band. He is the grandfather of Alex Band and Taryn Band. Description above from the Wikipedia article Albert Band, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Perfil

Albert Band

Filmes

Aliens Gone Wild
Director
The ships have landed and the extraterrestrials are on the rampage in this collection of the most terrifying sci-fi clips in Full Moon history. There's no place to hide from the violent onslaught of intergalactic horror, and as an army of evil aliens wreck havoc from Angel City to the desert wastelands, it's up to Jack Deth, Paul Dean, Zack Stone, and Bradbury to ensure the survival of the human race. With scenes directed by such Full Moon mainstays as Charles Band and Albert Band, and an all-star cast including Jeffrey Combs, Helen Hunt, Demi Moore, Julie Newmar, Bill Moseley, and George Takei, sci-fi fanatics are in for an out-of-this-world treat.
A Maldição do Mestre dos Brinquedos
Executive Producer
Nesta quinta parte da série, o jovem cientista Rick Myers e os sobreviventes do filme anterior lutam contra demônios vindos de uma dimensão paralela, ajudados pelos bonecos assassinos, agora bonzinhos, e pelo espírito do "mestre dos brinquedos" Toulon.
Oblivion 2: Backlash
Co-Producer
In the alien-western world of Oblivion, a suave, yet lethal bounty hunter named Sweeney arrives to arrest the seductive outlaw Lash on multiple charges, including murder. Lash, who just "inherited" a mine of Derconium (the most valuable mineral in the universe) from Crowley in a game of cards, meets up with Redeye's brother, Jaggar, who wants the mine for himself to rule the galaxy. It's a fight over Lash between the sheriff of Oblivion, Jaggar, and Sweeney. But who will emerge victorious?
Demon in the Bottle
Executive Producer
Four teenagers find a lost treasure buried by a 18th century pirate on a desert island. But they accidentally release the monster who lives inside a bottle, keeping the treasure.
Magic Island
Producer
Jack Carlisle is a disillusioned 13-year old boy. His mother is always away at work since his father left. He decides to run away, as his mom won't miss him. As he is ready to leave, his nanny, convinces him to read this 'magic book'. The book is about a pirate adventure on Magic Island. As Jack reads the book, he is sucked into the world and goes on numerous adventures with Prince Morgan, while fleeing the evil Blackbeard the Pirate. He is even saved by Lily, a beautiful mermaid, whom he falls in love with.
Herança Maldita
Executive Producer
John Reilly e Susan viajam com a filha para a Itália, onde ficarão hospedados num castelo herdado pela família. Quando começam a aparecer corpos mutilados pelos corredores do castelo, John descobre que uma terrível criatura habita o interior da construção e ele terá que lutar para salvar a vida da esposa e da filha.
Prehysteria! 2
Producer
A rich boy desperate for attention makes friends with the dinosaurs of "Prehysteria!". Prehysteria! 2
Prehysteria! 2
Director
A rich boy desperate for attention makes friends with the dinosaurs of "Prehysteria!". Prehysteria! 2
Dragonworld
Producer
A young man must risk his life to save his fire-breathing friend from the unscrupulous owner of an amusement park.
Oblivion
Co-Producer
On another planet which resembles the Old West, a die-hard pacifist is forced to re-examine his ways after an evil alien bandit and his gang murder his estranged sheriff father, take over his home town, and threaten his friends.
O Super Controle Remoto
Producer
Garoto de 13 anos constrói um controle remoto de enorme potência. O aparelho o ajuda a enfrentar três assaltantes atrapalhados, que invadem a casa onde ele costuma brincar. Com astúcia, ele usa o aparelho para comandar vários brinquedos, criando armadilhas para os criminosos, que quase vão à loucura.
Meus Amigos Dinossauros
Director
A young boy and his family embark on a series of adventures when the boy finds some mysterious eggs which hatch to reveal a brood of baby dinosaurs.
Robot Wars
Director
In the year 2041, the rebel Centros are a plague to the survivors of the great toxic gas scare of 1993. A renegade Megarobot pilot and an archaeologist must team up (despite personal differences, a reluctant romance, and official pressure to cease and desist) to thwart the Centro's attempts to resurrect a hidden Megarobot, with which they can challenge the prevailing order.
Doctor Mordrid
Director
An unspeakable evil has come into our dimension and wants to rule over Earth, and only a mysterious sorceror known as Doctor Mordrid can stop him.
Trancers III - A Luta Pela Sobrevivência
Producer
O detetive Jack Deth é raptado e levado à Cidade dos Anjos do ano de 2083, onde terá a difícil tarefa de enfrentar Daddy Muthuh, demoníaco vilão que descobriu os segredos do controle da mente.
Querida, Estiquei o Bebê
Executive Producer
Aproveitando uma viagem de sua esposa, o cientista Wayne Szalinsky resolve levar seus filhos ao laboratório onde trabalha. Descuidado, não percebe que seu filho mais novo, o bebê Adam, recebe toda energia desprendida pelo complexo sistema inventado por ele. O resultado não poderia ser mais desastroso: o pequeno Adam acaba transformando-se em um bebê gigante, que não pára de crescer. Nada poderia detê-lo, nem mesmo o exército americano. Só uma brilhante idéia do cientista mais maluco que se tem notícia poderia salvar a cidade.
O Tira do Futuro II
Chili Man
Ele veio do futuro para a Los Angeles dos anos 80 para resolver um caso. Mas descobre que a sua missão ainda não terminou e reinicia as investigações.
O Poço e o Pêndulo
Producer
É o tempo da Inquisição Espanhola. Maria não gosta do que está acontecendo. Quando ela protesta é presa e acusada de ser uma bruxa. Torquemada ordena que ela seja torturada e que sua língua seja cortada.
Robot Jox - Os Gladiadores do Futuro
Producer
Após o holocausto nuclear, as guerras são proibidas. As duas superpotências restantes passam a disputar o poder através de uma competição onde robôs gigantes, pilotados por corajosos guerreiros, se enfrentam numa disputa até à morte.
Ghoulies II
Producer
Ghoulies II ganha pouco tempo após o primeiro filme, alguns dos pequenos vadios se escondem em um passeio pelo parque de diversões e trazem muito dinheiro para uma feira em extinção. As criaturas ficam loucas depois de uma tentativa de matá-las, então as criaturas ficam furiosas pelo recinto da feira, levando a uma conclusão explosiva!
Ghoulies II
Director
Ghoulies II ganha pouco tempo após o primeiro filme, alguns dos pequenos vadios se escondem em um passeio pelo parque de diversões e trazem muito dinheiro para uma feira em extinção. As criaturas ficam loucas depois de uma tentativa de matá-las, então as criaturas ficam furiosas pelo recinto da feira, levando a uma conclusão explosiva!
Ghost Warrior
Executive Producer
When skiers in Japan come across the frozen body of centuries-old samurai warrior Yoshimita, scientists secretly whisk the corpse to a high-tech laboratory in California, where they bring him back to life. But when Yoshimita escapes onto the mean streets of 1980s Los Angeles, his ancient and strict code of honor gets him both into and out of trouble. J. Larry Carroll directs this low-budget action fantasy.
A Visão do Terror
Producer
Uma brilhante energia monstruosa é remetida à Terra e aparece ao vivo na televisão de uma família, por um acidente cósmico. O chefe da família chama um técnico para resolver o defeito, acreditando ser um problema da TV. Eles parecem não ligar para o estranho fenômeno. A filha adolescente vai namorar, os pais participam despreocupadamente de uma sessão de troca de casais e o avô fica assistindo à televisão junto com o neto. O monstro, cheio de tentáculos e ameaçador sai do monitor e engole o técnico, partindo para novas vítimas. O monstro devora, também, o avô do garoto, mas ninguém acredita quando este relata o acontecimento, afinal, como um monstro poderia ter assassinado o avô, se uma pessoa igual a ele está no quarto?
Troll - O Mundo do Espanto
Older Couple on T.V.
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy (Jenny Beck), thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
Troll - O Mundo do Espanto
Producer
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy (Jenny Beck), thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn
Executive Producer
A seeker named Dogen rescues Dhyana after her father is murdered by the evil Jared-Syn. To avenge her father's death, Dogen must find Jared-Syn's hideout in the mysterious "Lost City", but the only person who knows where it is an aging, burned-out seeker named Rhodes. Along the way, they will need to do battle against the hunter Baal and his Cyclopean minions for engaging Jared-Syn in a final encounter.
Armadilha para Turistas
Waxwork Grandfather (uncredited)
Quatro jovens têm problemas no automóvel e vão parar em um velho posto de gasolina numa estrada secundária, onde também funcionam um motel e um museu de cera. Ali, encontram um misterioso homem, o Sr. Slausen (Chuck Connors), que pode ou não ter alguma relação com uma misteriosa figura mascarada que circula pelo local, matando turistas desavisados e transformando-os em manequins/zumbis.
She Came To The Valley
Producer
Based on the book by Cleo Dawson, this film follows the struggle of a female settler as she becomes involved in a political conflict during the Spanish-American War.
She Came To The Valley
Screenplay
Based on the book by Cleo Dawson, this film follows the struggle of a female settler as she becomes involved in a political conflict during the Spanish-American War.
She Came To The Valley
Director
Based on the book by Cleo Dawson, this film follows the struggle of a female settler as she becomes involved in a political conflict during the Spanish-American War.
Auditions
Screenplay
A pseudo-documentary about the processes involved in putting together and casting actors and actresses for a porn film. Although several actual porn stars are in the film, it is not a porn film itself.
Zoltan - O Cão Vampiro de Drácula
Producer
Na Transilvânia, soldados mexem numa tumba e acidentalmente libertam Zoltan, o cão vampiro de Drácula, e o servente imortal do conde que cuida do animal. Os dois seguem para os Estados Unidos à procura de Michael Drake, o último descendente de Drácula, que não sabe de sua ascendência. Pelo caminho, o servente e o cão deixam um rastro de morte e sangue e transformam outros cães em vampiros. Ao mesmo tempo, são perseguidos por um caçador de vampiros.
Zoltan - O Cão Vampiro de Drácula
Director
Na Transilvânia, soldados mexem numa tumba e acidentalmente libertam Zoltan, o cão vampiro de Drácula, e o servente imortal do conde que cuida do animal. Os dois seguem para os Estados Unidos à procura de Michael Drake, o último descendente de Drácula, que não sabe de sua ascendência. Pelo caminho, o servente e o cão deixam um rastro de morte e sangue e transformam outros cães em vampiros. Ao mesmo tempo, são perseguidos por um caçador de vampiros.
O Lado Erótico Da Cinderela
Producer
Uma adaptação do conto de fadas, Cinderela traça as desventuras de nossa heroína, que, com a ajuda de sua madrinha "fada" (ou seja, gay), recebe proezas sexuais intensificadas para conquistar o Príncipe Encantado. Depois de uma orgia com os olhos vendados no castelo real, o príncipe nerd deve dormir com todas as mulheres dispostas em seu reino até encontrar aquela amante misteriosa que tanto "se destacou" na noite do baile sexual.
The Centerfold Murders
Director
Models from a financially struggling girlie magazine begin turning up dead.
Caçada ao Pistoleiro Esquecido
Story
A famous gunman decides to change his life around and turn himself in when amnesty is declared by the new governor of the New Mexico Territory, but a vindictive sheriff sets out to stop him from reaching the Territory.
Caçada ao Pistoleiro Esquecido
Producer
A famous gunman decides to change his life around and turn himself in when amnesty is declared by the new governor of the New Mexico Territory, but a vindictive sheriff sets out to stop him from reaching the Territory.
Os Cruéis
Writer
The Civil War has ended, but not for Jonas, a ruthless Confederate officer who wants to continue the fight by reorganizing Confederate troops in the Southwest with the support of a large sum of stolen money. He devises an elaborate ruse to allow his small party to travel with minimal scrutiny through hostile territory, for the money is hidden in a coffin said to contain the body of his dead son. Jonas' other sons travel with him along with a hired "widow", as they proceed to what they hope to be a new start to the War between the States. However, while en route, they face severe, ongoing strife among themselves and successive threats from Union soldiers, a posse of cowboys, and an Indian war party.
Os Cruéis
Producer
The Civil War has ended, but not for Jonas, a ruthless Confederate officer who wants to continue the fight by reorganizing Confederate troops in the Southwest with the support of a large sum of stolen money. He devises an elaborate ruse to allow his small party to travel with minimal scrutiny through hostile territory, for the money is hidden in a coffin said to contain the body of his dead son. Jonas' other sons travel with him along with a hired "widow", as they proceed to what they hope to be a new start to the War between the States. However, while en route, they face severe, ongoing strife among themselves and successive threats from Union soldiers, a posse of cowboys, and an Indian war party.
The Tramplers
Director
After the war of secession, the aging Cordeen, who owns thousands of acres in Texas, rules his numerous and quarrelsome sons with an iron hand. He sends them out to deal with the threat of the representatives from the North. However, not all the sons share their father's unlimited hatred for the Northerners and they find it increasingly difficult to obey his despotic commands. To add to the family's unrest, a prodigal son decides to return to the fold, provoking two other sons to down tools and leave. Cordeen, outraged, pursues them and tries to kill them. An absurd family feud ensues, prolonged by the participation of the entire Cordeen family.
Hércules e a Princesa de Tróia
Director
Hercules (Gordon Scott) sets out to save the city of Troy from a horrible sea monster. Meanwhile, the city is threatened by a different kind of monster--a smarmy politician who will stop at nothing to seize the throne.
Massacre At Grand Canyon
Producer
After a search for his father's killers, Wes Evans returns home only to find himself involved in a bloody land dispute.
Massacre At Grand Canyon
Screenplay
After a search for his father's killers, Wes Evans returns home only to find himself involved in a bloody land dispute.
Massacre At Grand Canyon
Director
After a search for his father's killers, Wes Evans returns home only to find himself involved in a bloody land dispute.
Gunfight at Red Sands
Producer
An avenging stranger guns down a gang of ruthless bandits in revenge for the murder of his family.
Gunfight at Red Sands
Screenplay
An avenging stranger guns down a gang of ruthless bandits in revenge for the murder of his family.
O Vingador de Tróia
Adaptation
Aeneas leads escapees from the Trojan war to new land in Italy, and must deal with new threats to his people.
Face of Fire
Producer
A local handyman saves a child in a fire, but the burns he receives disfigure his face so much that the townspeople avoid him.
Face of Fire
Writer
A local handyman saves a child in a fire, but the burns he receives disfigure his face so much that the townspeople avoid him.
Face of Fire
Director
A local handyman saves a child in a fire, but the burns he receives disfigure his face so much that the townspeople avoid him.
I Bury the Living
Director
A newly appointed cemetery chairman believes that, merely by inserting a black plot-marking pin into a wall-sized map of the cemetery, he can cause the deaths of that plot's owner.
I Bury the Living
Producer
A newly appointed cemetery chairman believes that, merely by inserting a black plot-marking pin into a wall-sized map of the cemetery, he can cause the deaths of that plot's owner.
Footsteps in the Night
Story
Two detectives investigate the strangulation murder of a man whom everyone seemed to like.
Footsteps in the Night
Screenplay
Two detectives investigate the strangulation murder of a man whom everyone seemed to like.
The Young Guns
Director
After he's continually harrassed and bullied by his town's citizens, the orphaned teenage son of a notorious gunslinger takes flight and joins a gang of youthful outlaws. Director Albert Band's 1956 western stars Russ Tamblyn, Gloria Talbott, Perry Lopez, Scott Marlowe, Rayford Barnes, Chubby Johnson, Ray Teal, Walter Coy, Dabbs Greer and Myron Healey.
A Glória de um Covarde
Writer
Truncated adaptation of Stephen Crane's novel about a Civil War Union soldier who stuggles to find the courage to fight in the heat of battle.