William Bast

Writing

William Bast

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The BetsyThe Betsy · 1978
The Betsy
4.81978
MovieDramaRomance
Ruthless patriarch Loren hires racecar driver Angelo to build a more efficient vehicle against the wishes of his grandson. But things get even messier when Angelo romances two women in Loren's life -- his great-granddaughter and his grandson's mistress.
The Man in the Iron MaskThe Man in the Iron Mask · 1977
The Man in the Iron Mask
6.41977
MovieHistoryAdventure
Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
The Valley of GwangiThe Valley of Gwangi · 1969
The Valley of Gwangi
7.11969
MovieScience FictionWestern
A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.
The Scarlet PimpernelThe Scarlet Pimpernel · 1982
The Scarlet Pimpernel
6.71982
MovieRomanceTV Movie
During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society. Percy falls for and marries the beautiful actress Marguerite St. Just, but she is involved with Chauvelin and Robespierre, and Percy's marriage to her may endanger the Pimpernel's plans to save the little Dauphin
The Great Los Angeles EarthquakeThe Great Los Angeles Earthquake · 1990
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
6.71990
MovieDramaAction
After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One."
James DeanJames Dean · 1976
James Dean
4.71976
MovieDramaTV Movie
Writer William Bast rooms with James Dean in acting school and follows his career to its tragic end in 1955.
Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee NightmareDeadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare · 1995
Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare
5.31995
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
When bees attack an isolated country house, a family must stick together to survive.
The Master of BallantraeThe Master of Ballantrae · 1984
The Master of Ballantrae
6.31984
MovieAdventureTV Movie
The story of two brothers, Scottish noblemen whose family is torn apart by the Jacobite rising of 1745.

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SecretsSecrets · 1992
Secrets
5.01992
MovieDramaRomance
Producer Mel Wexler is putting together "Manhattan," a night-time soap opera that will definitely be the toast of the town. He puts together a stellar cast, however, each member of this cast has his own little secret: Zach is a Hollywood leading man apparently being blackmailed by 2 mysterious women; Jane was a former daytime soap star who had to abruptly leave her popular role due to problems at home; Bill is a male model whose marital status would rather be kept secret by his agent; Gaby is a struggling actress determined to make it on her own; and Sabina is a legendary film star who must now take a role on a television series due to a serious "involvement" in San Francisco. One by one, their secrets unfold in this television movie based on the bestseller by Danielle Steel. (Summary Written by Phil Fernando)

Writer

The ColbysThe Colbys · 1985
The Colbys
6.31985
SeriesDramaSoap
The Colbys is an American prime time soap opera, which originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985 to March 26, 1987. Produced by Aaron Spelling, it was a spin-off of Dynasty, which had been the highest rated series for the 1984–1985 U.S. television season. The Colbys revolved around another wealthy, upper-class family, who were distant relatives of the Carringtons of Dynasty and who owned a large multi-national corporation. Intended to surpass its predecessor in opulence, the series' producers were handed an immensely high budget for the era and cast a handful of well-known movie stars among its leads, including Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Ross and Ricardo Montalban. However, The Colbys was ultimately a ratings disappointment, and was canceled after two seasons.

Writer

The HamptonsThe Hamptons · 1983
The Hamptons
9.01983
SeriesDramaSoap
The Hamptons is a limited run prime-time soap opera which aired during the summer of 1983 for 5 episodes on ABC. It was produced by Gloria Monty, the producer credited with turning General Hospital from a low-rated daytime serial to a soap phenomenon. The series is set in Manhattan and the affluent Long Island community referenced in the show's title. The cast includes actors with previous experience in daytime and prime-time serials: Leigh Taylor-Young, Michael Goodwin, John Reilly Bibi Besch, etc. The series was shot on videotape rather than film, which gave it a look consistent with most daytime soap operas. The focus of the series was on the wealthy Chadway and Duncan-Mortimer families, who co-owned the stylish Duncan-Chadway department stores. The Chadways were positioned as the noble family, while the Duncan-Mortimers were the schemers. The plots concerned power maneuvers to gain control of the retail corporation, and illicit sexual couplings.

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