Bill L. Norton

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Bill L. Norton

Born August 13, 1943 · Venice, California (age 83)

Bill L. Norton is an American film director, writer and producer. Among many projects, he is the writer-director of the cult-classic modern western Cisco Pike.

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The ChaseThe Chase · 1966
The Chase
★ 7.11966
MovieCrimeDrama
The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.
ConvoyConvoy · 1978
Convoy
★ 6.31978
MovieActionComedy
Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.
Three for the RoadThree for the Road · 1987
Three for the Road
★ 5.91987
MovieComedyDrama
A crafty political aide and his soft-spoken pal are assigned the job of delivering a senator's out-of-control teenage daughter to an institution.
Back to the BeachBack to the Beach · 1987
Back to the Beach
★ 5.91987
MovieComedyMusic
A former beach boy and his wife go to California to visit their daughter and become part of the new beach scene.
Hercules in the UnderworldHercules in the Underworld · 1994
Hercules in the Underworld
★ 5.51994
MovieAdventureFantasy
When villagers begin disappearing it is discovered that they had fallen through a crack in the earth which goes straight to Hades. Hercules once again comes to the rescue and faces one of his most difficult challenges, and must prove himself as a man as well as a god. "Hercules in the Underworld" is the fourth made for TV movie in the series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.
Baby: Secret of the Lost LegendBaby: Secret of the Lost Legend · 1985
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend
★ 5.21985
MovieAdventureAction
A paleontologist and her husband discover a mother and baby brontosaurus in Africa, and try to protect them from hunters who want to capture them.
Messiah of EvilMessiah of Evil · 1975
Messiah of Evil
★ 6.31975
MovieHorrorMystery
A young woman searching for her missing artist father finds herself in the strange seaside town of Point Dune, which seems to be under the influence of a mysterious undead cult.
Losin' ItLosin' It · 1983
Losin' It
★ 5.01983
MovieComedy
In 1965, four Los Angeles school friends -- Woody, Dave, Spider and Wendell -- go on a series of misadventures when they head to Tijuana, Mexico, for a night of cruisin', causing trouble, and to lose their virginity.

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The Invisible ManThe Invisible Man · 2000
The Invisible Man
★ 7.12000
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
The Invisible Man is a Sci-Fi American television series starring Vincent Ventresca, Paul Ben-Victor, Eddie Jones, Shannon Kenny and Michael McCafferty. Somewhat more successful than previous television series involving invisible secret agents, it aired from June 9, 2000 to February 1, 2002, lasting two seasons. The plot revolves around Darien Fawkes, a thief facing life imprisonment who was recruited by a low-rent spy organization and given the power of invisibility via implantation of a special "Quicksilver gland" in his head. The gland allows Fawkes to secrete a light-bending substance called "Quicksilver" from his pores and follicles. The substance quickly coats his skin, hair, nails and clothes and renders him invisible. He can consciously release the Quicksilver, which then flakes off and disintegrates. However, the Quicksilver gland was sabotaged at its creation by scientist Arnaud DeFehrn to release a neurotoxin that accumulates in the bloodstream and causes intense pain, followed by antisocial behavior and psychosis. The host requires regular doses of "counteragent" to keep him sane and healthy, which is controlled by said government agency. This series lasted for two seasons, before being cancelled due to cost issues and internal bickering between the Sci Fi Channel and its then-parent company, USA Networks. The show's first season ran concurrently in first-run syndication as well as on Sci Fi.

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