Two Imprint posts in a row. This time, they’re pulling together a Blu-Ray set (limited to just 1,500 copies) of four cool pictures starring George Peppard.
P.J. (1968, AKA New Face In Hell)
Directed by John Guillermin
Starring George Peppard, Gayle Hunnicutt, Raymond Burr, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Brock Peters, Susan Saint James
Peppard’s a PI in this “neo-noir” (whatever that is), no doubt inspired by the success of Harper (1966). There was a string of mid-60s detective movies like this, and I’m a big fan of ’em. Peppard gets set up in a murder plot by a big businessman (Raymond Burr) and his mistress (Gayle Hunnicutt).
From the outstanding cast (character parts makes movies like this) to Loyal Griggs’ Technicolor and Techniscope cinematography to the 60s modern sets to Neil Hefti’s terrific score, cool ness just drips off this film. John Guillermin also directed Peppard in The Blue Max (1966) and House Of Cards (1968).
I’m super-stoked to be doing a commentary for it. 
Pendulum (1969)
Directed by George Schaefer
Starring George Peppard, Jean Seberg, Richard Kiley, Charles McGraw
George Peppard’s a Washington, DC, police captain in this one, accused of murdering his wife and her lover.
The Executioner (1970)
Directed by Sam Wanamaker
Starring George Peppard, Joan Collins, Judy Geeson, Oskar Homolka, Charles Gray
After he’s almost killed while on assignment, an MI5 agent (Peppard) sets out to prove one of his contacts is a double agent.
Newman’s Law (1974)
Directed by Richard Heffron
Starring George Peppard, Roger Robinson, Eugene Roche, Abe Vigoda
Newman (Peppard) is an honest LA copy accused being on the take. He sets out to prove his innocence and uncovers a nasty conspiracy. This came out shortly after Peppard’s Banacek series wrapped up.
George Peppard’s movie-star looks kept him from being the actor he wanted to be, and he’s mostly known today for The A-Team, but he was a very good actor when he had a good part. This set, absolutely packed with extras, is gonna be a good one. Recommended.
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