The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago explained
The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago (aka The Fabulous Kid from Chicago) |
Director: | Greg Corarito |
Producer: | David F. Friedman |
Starring: | John Alderman James E. Myers Maria Lease |
Music: | Gregory Sainz |
Cinematography: | Gary Graver |
Editing: | Gary Graver |
Studio: | Walnut Films |
Runtime: | 97 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Budget: | $37,000[1] |
The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago is a 1969 feature film directed by Greg Corarito and starring John Alderman, James E. Myers, Maria Lease. It was produced by David F. Friedman. It is a combination of gangster and sexploitation genres, inspired by the success of Bonnie and Clyde (1967).[2] [3] [4]
Premise
During Prohibition, playboy gangster Steve Desmond (John Alderman) owns and operates a liquor distribution company in Chicago. Rival gangster Fats Percelli (James E. Myers) wants in on his operation, so Desmond sets out to seduce Percelli's daughter.
Cast
- John Alderman as Steve Desmond
- James E. Myers as Carl 'Fats' Percelli
- Maria Lease as Nancy
- Dan Sonney as Joe the Bartender
- Vicki Carbe as Maria
- Gary Kent as Wes
- Bambi Allen as Spinster O'Mally
- R. Michael Stringer as Skinner
- Duke Wilmoth as Tom
- Phil Marks as Wally
- Whitey Wozniak as Mr. Thad
Production
The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago was partly filmed at the Spahn Ranch.[5] Barbara Peeters worked on the film as costume designer.
See also
Notes and References
- News: The Los Angeles Times Part 4. 7 November 1969. Kevin. Thomas. Some filmmakers begin with nudies. 16.
- Book: American Film Institute. American Film Institute. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States: Feature Films, 1961-1970, Part 2. 1997. University of California Press. 0520209702. 317–318.
- Web site: Pavlides. Dan. Chicago Kid (1969). https://archive.today/20130130085529/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/87112/Chicago-Kid/overview. dead. January 30, 2013. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. July 8, 2012.
- http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/579327/The-Fabulous-Bastard-From-Chicago/ The Fabulous Bastards from Chicago
- http://www.charliemanson.com/places/spahn-movies.htm 'Spahn Ranch Movies' at Charliemanson.com