Acting
Chris Drake
Born December 11, 1923 · Richmond, Virginia, USA
Died July 9, 2006 · aged 82
Chris Drake was an American film and television actor. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II and fought, as a member of Carlson's Raiders, at Guadalcanal, where he was wounded. Until 1990 he sold real estate in California, owning wholly or a portion of 11 real estate offices in and around Palos Verdes.
Known For
Them! · 1954Them!
★ 6.81954
MovieScience FictionHorror
As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.
Father of the Bride · 1950Father of the Bride
★ 7.01950
MovieComedyRomance
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
Halls of Montezuma · 1951Halls of Montezuma
★ 5.91951
MovieWarDrama
Richard Widmark leads an all star cast of marine leathernecks including Jack Palance, Robert Wagner, Karl Malden, Richard Boone and Jack Webb into battle on a heavily fortified island. This action-packed story follows the squad as they pick their way through enemy-infested jungles on a time sensitive mission to find the source of the enemy rockets. As the mission progresses, the squad and leader overcome many challenges as they are transformed into an effective and efficient fighting unit.
A Walk in the Sun · 1945A Walk in the Sun
★ 5.91945
MovieWar
It's 1943 and the allied landings in and around the town of Salerno,Italy are underway.A platoon from the U.S 36th Infantry Division is tasked with advancing 6 miles inland to blow a bridge before clearing a nearby farmhouse, with the hope of blocking an expected counter attack on the Division's bridgehead.
Bombers B-52 · 1957Bombers B-52
★ 5.81957
MovieDramaRomance
Sgt. Chuch Brennan always disliked playboy and hotshot, Col. Jim Herlihy. Now Chuck has even more reason to, Jim is dating his daughter, Lois.
Three Secrets · 1950Three Secrets
★ 6.51950
MovieDrama
A five-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash in the mountains of California. When the newspapers reveal the boy was adopted and that the crash occurred on his birthday, three women begin to ponder if it's the son each gave up for adoption. As the three await news of his rescue at a mountain cabin, they recall incidents from five years earlier and why they were forced to give up their son.
Forever My Love · 1952Forever My Love
1952
MovieRomanceDrama
American Sergeant falls in love with a Japanese woman.
The Falcon in Hollywood · 1944The Falcon in Hollywood
★ 6.21944
MovieCrimeMystery
Suave amateur detective Tom Lawrence--aka Michael Arlen's literary hero The Falcon--arrives in Hollywood for some rest and relaxation, only to find himself involved in the murder of a movie actor. There's no shortage of suspects: the costume designer to whom he was married, a tyrannical director, a beautiful young French starlet, a Shakespeare-quoting producer, even a New York gangster. Helping The Falcon solve the crime is a cute, wise-cracking cab driver and a pair of bumbling cops.
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Bombers B-52 · 1957Bombers B-52
★ 5.81957
MovieDramaRomance
Sgt. Chuch Brennan always disliked playboy and hotshot, Col. Jim Herlihy. Now Chuck has even more reason to, Jim is dating his daughter, Lois.
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Two O'Clock Courage · 1945Two O'Clock Courage
★ 6.31945
MovieMysteryCrime
A cab driver nearly hits a man with amnesia, then helps him unravel his past, only to discover he's a murder suspect as she falls for him.
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