John Frankenheimer

In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi is a game of great pride. When Uraz (Omar Sharif, Lawrence of Arabia) breaks his leg and loses he brings shame to his village, especially his father, Tursen (Jack Palance, City Slickers), a former champion. In order to regain his honor, Uraz must learn to ride again and […]

In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi is a game of great pride. When Uraz (Omar Sharif, Lawrence of Arabia) breaks his leg and loses he brings shame to his village, especially his father, Tursen (Jack Palance, City Slickers), a former champion. In order to regain his honor, Uraz must learn to ride again and […]

HIS WIFE. HIS MISTRESS. HIS CAREER. A DEADLY TRAP. In 1986, John Frankenheimer the director of The Manchurian Candidate, Seconds and French Connection II made the unlikely career move of working with schlockmeisters Cannon Films. Adapting Elmore Leonard s novel of the same name, 52 Pick-Up’s union brought about the perfect blend of high calibre […]