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René Clément was one of the leading French directors of the post-World War II era. He directed what are regarded as some of the greatest films of the time, such as The Battle of the Rails (1946), Forbidden Games (1952) and The Day and the Hour (1963). He was later almost forgotten as a director. He was back in public attention briefly when his epic Is Paris Burning? (1966) (with an all-star cast of famous actors) was released in 1966, but it was much criticized.
During the 1960s and 1970s Clement directed a number of unnoticed international productions, always with his usual brio and technical virtuosity. Indeed, what characterizes most of his films is how, even to serve sometimes very unexceptional scripts, the directing is always breathtakingly original, inventive, featuring technical virtuosity and the use of special effects. When a remarkable script is associated with these qualities, a film such as Forbidden Games (1952) is the result: the masterpiece of a lifetime. I think we can say that René Clément was one of the most unlucky talented filmmakers who existed, but unfortunate career choices damaged his legacy.
He died in March 1996.- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Production Manager
Anil Chatterjee was born on 25 October 1929 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Sagina Mahato (1971), The Big City (1963) and Three Daughters (1961). He died on 17 March 1996 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Born to William Nathan Stafford and Juanita J. Stafford in Hollis, Oklahoma, Terry Stafford grew up in Amarillo, Texas, and graduated from Amarillo's Palo Duro High School in 1960. After high school he moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in music.
His most famous song, "Suspicion", which was released on Crusader Records and which had previously been recorded by Elvis Presley, made it to #3 in the US and #31 in the UK singles charts. "Suspicion," with a vocal by Stafford that reminded many listeners of Presley, had the unusual distinction of being at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 4, 1964, just below The Beatles when they made history by holding down the entire top five. The following week is when "Suspicion" topped out at #3, with The Beatles holding the other four spots of the top 5. Stafford's recording sold over one million copies. His follow-up, "I'll Touch a Star", made #25 in America. Both recordings were produced by Bob Summers (brother-in-law of Les Paul), who played all the instruments on the tracks as well as engineering and recording them. Bob released his own version in the 1970s as well as a remake with Ed Greenwald on vocals in 2008.
Stafford continued to record, but had no more hits, although his 1973 release/joint composition, "Amarillo by Morning", was later covered by George Strait on Strait's 1982 album "Strait from the Heart". The song was named "#12 country song of all-time" by Country Music Television. Another hit for Stafford was "Big in Vegas", recorded by Buck Owens. "Big in Vegas" was recorded by Terry as "Big in Dallas".
Stafford lived most of his life in Los Angeles and Amarillo and died in Amarillo of liver failure.- Tom Erhart was born on 23 May 1929 in Alameda, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), Silver Streak (1976) and Nickelodeon (1976). He died on 17 March 1996 in Hovland, Minnesota, USA.
- Andre Melendez was born on 1 May 1971 in Colombia. He died on 17 March 1996 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Production Manager
- Director
Arthur J. Vitarelli was born on 21 April 1914 in Yonkers, New York, USA. He was an assistant director and production manager, known for Kelly's Heroes (1970), Mary Poppins (1964) and Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). He died on 17 March 1996 in San Juan, Washington, USA.- Sidney Picker was born on 8 June 1905 in New York City, New York, USA. Sidney was a producer, known for Harbor of Missing Men (1950), Cuban Fireball (1951) and Tarnished (1950). Sidney died on 17 March 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- L.T. Felty was born on 19 August 1914 in Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for 1918 (1985) and True Stories (1986). He was married to Margaret Leslie Rowland. He died on 17 March 1996 in Ellis County, Texas, USA.
- Music Department
- Actor
Gene Estes was born on 3 October 1931 in Amarillo, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Short Cuts (1993), Stakeout on Dope Street (1958) and Paternity (1981). He died on 17 March 1996 in North Hollywood, California, USA.- Actress
- Writer
Christa Wehling was born on 6 March 1928 in Elmshorn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She was an actress and writer, known for Die spanische Fliege (1990), Landarzt Dr. Brock (1967) and Dreizehn Briefe (1967). She was married to Jochen Schenck. She died on 17 March 1996 in Elmshorn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.