Jimi Hendrix (1973), One-Eyed Jacks (1961), Clash by Night (1952), The Sandpiper (1965), Tortilla Flat (1942), The Girl He Left Behind (1956), The Man From Monterey (1933), Chandler (1971) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Monterey, Calif. movies.
Storyline: This documentary was made three years after Jimi Hendrix's untimely death. At the time it was an example of how a visual biography should be done, but some of the information in it needs revising in the light of new information uncovered over the years. The film contains concert footage spanning the Marquee in 1967 to his last UK performance at the third Isle of Wight festival in 1970; along the way we see classic performances at Monterey (1967), Woodstock (1969), Fillmore East (1969/70), and Berkeley (1970). A double album was released to tie-in with the film, containing the complete performances in the film, along with interviews with people in the film (not necessarily the same interviews). The film is worth seeing for Jimi's performances, and to hear what his contemporaries have to say about him (Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, Pete Townsend, and others).—Martin <martin.o_brien@which.net>
Plot Keywords: musician, guitarist, eric clapton, relative, engaging, fascinating, concert stage ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and has been living in fear of Rio's return.—Ken Yousten <kyousten@bev.net>
Plot Keywords: outlaw, bandit, partner, sheriff, stepdaughter, deputy, gritty ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: The bitter and cynical Mae Doyle returns to the fishing village where she was raised after deceptive loves and life in New York. She meets her brother, the fisherman Joe Doyle, and he lodges her in his home. Mae is courted by Jerry D'Amato, a good and naive man that owns the boat where Joe works, and he introduces his brutal friend Earl Pfeiffer, who works as theater's projectionist and is cheated by his wife. She does not like Earl and his jokes, but Jerry considers him his friend and they frequently see each other. Mae decides to accept the proposal of Jerry and they get married and one year later they have a baby girl.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plot Keywords: woman, fisherman, projectionist, brother, husband, girlfriend, fiery ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: Twenty-something Laura Reynolds (Dame Elizabeth Taylor) is a free spirit who questions social conventions, laws, and regulations. A struggling artist, she lives in a secluded beach-side cabin in Big Sur with her nine-year-old illegitimate son, Danny (Morgan Mason), on who she has instilled her values. Because of this questioning of convention, Laura has decided to home school Danny. Also because of this questioning of the law, Danny runs into some legal problems, and as such is court ordered to be sent to San Simeon, a Christian school in Monterey, California. This order is against Laura's wishes. The school's headmaster is Dr. Reverend Edward Hewitt (Richard Burton), who tries to convince Laura that San Simeon is not the prison she probably believes it to be. Married for twenty-one years to his faithful wife Claire (Eva Marie Saint), Edward has become more a fund-raiser at all cost (for a new chapel) rather than an educator or Priest. Despite their differences, Laura and Edward begin to fall for each other. Both, but especially Edward, have to reconcile their feelings for each other to their beliefs, which they learn are closer to each other than what may appear on the surface. Their feelings also bring to the forefront what each really wants in life beyond their current lot.—Huggo
Plot Keywords: artist, illegitimate son, minister, headmaster, teacher, wife, brooding ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: Danny inherits two houses so Pilon and his lazy, impoverished friends move in. One of them, Pirate, is saving money which Pilon hopes to steal till he learns it is being saved to buy a gold candlestick for St. Francis. When one of the houses burns down and Danny is hurt fighting, Pilon makes an effort to make life better for his friend.—Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
Plot Keywords: homeless person, poor person, migrant worker, drunk, beautiful woman, uplifting, witty ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: College students Andy Shaeffer and Susan Daniels are pinned. While Susan works hard to put herself through college, Andy sponges off his parents, his mother, Madeline Shaeffer, who in particular will give him whatever he wants. In other words, Andy is a mama's boy, which he doesn't really realize. Andy and Susan have used the word love to describe their relationship, but Susan isn't sure if that's what they are really feeling for each other or if it is solely a loveless passion. And if it is love, she isn't sure their relationship can survive without Andy taking some ownership of his life. The near end of their relationship, initiated by Susan, leads to Andy starting to flunk out of college, which in turn makes Andy a prime candidate to be drafted. During basic training at Camp Ord, California, Andy makes it clear to his superiors and his fellow privates that he doesn't want to be there and will do only what is requested of him without any extra effort. His superiors and fellow privates in turn see that Andy's privileged life has not done him any favors, especially after Mrs. Shaeffer makes a visit to the camp. But after it looks like Andy may be a lost cause, his superiors make a bold move to try and turn him into a man.—Huggo
Plot Keywords: student, army recruit, society matron, girlfriend, army officer, sergeant, melodramatic ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: In old California Captain John Holmes must convince landowner Don Jose Cantares to register his land or face having it become public domain. Don Luis Gonzales, with rather selfish motives, is trying to convince him to do otherwise.—Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
Plot Keywords: army officer, rancher, con artist, heiress, baron, mariachi, thrilling ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: A hardboiled aging private eye is hired to find and protect a missing government witness sought after by the gangsters. The witness is a beautiful French woman and even the cops can't be trusted. The case is tough, but so is Chandler.
Plot Keywords: private detective, witness, thug, gangster, old man, secretary, gripping ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: Aboard the R/V Triton, the Project Neptune team is doing oceanographic research. Director Andrews is trying to keep the research going in spite of opposition from Foundation Head Sheppard. Below on the ocean floor, in the Sealab, the team led by Hamilton is about to return to the surface when the Sealab is ripped loose from it's moorings and sent careening into a trench. Trapped too deep for divers, the only chance is rescue by a new US Navy mini-sub, piloted by the arrogant Cdr Blake USN. Blake, Chief Diver MacKay, Diver Cousins & Dr. Jansen (Hamilton's fiance) dive in the mini sub to attempt the rescue of the trapped Hamilton & crew.—Robb Mavins <rmavins@mb.sympatico.ca>
Plot Keywords: commander, scientist, diver, doctor, creature, scuba diver, incredible ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: After being shanghaied in a plot to have him declared dead and take over his ranchero and other properties, Don Ricardo, disguised as a peon, returns to Old California, and begins the fight to reclaim what is his. With the aid of his sweetheart, Dorthea, and the mission padres, Don Ricardo succeeds.—Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
Plot Keywords: man, fiancée, childhood friend, cousin, priest, overseer, charming ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: After his wife's death, 75-year-old retiree Thomas Gerrin (Jack Lemmon) has moved in with his son (Garwin Sanford) and daughter-in-law (Kristin Griffith), who treat him as a politely suffered imposition. When he meets outgoing grad student Leanne (Sarah Paulson) on her way to Northern California, he impetuously decides to join her and visit his old girlfriend, Veronica (Betty Garrett), in Monterey. As the mismatched pair traverse the country, Thomas' worried kids attempt to locate their father.
Plot Keywords: retiree, graduate student, old flame, son, daughter-in-law, daughter, heartwarming ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: In the turbulent summer of 1969, 15-year-old Liza and her boyfriend, Brett, set off on a four-day motorcycle trip up the California coast.
Plot Keywords: teen girl, teen boy, boyfriend, confident, emotional, dreamy, gripping ...
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