Grant James is an actor and writer who contributed significantly to cult cinema in the 1970s and 1980s. He is best known for his role in UHF (1989), where he brought humor to the zany world of a low-budget television station. Additionally, James penned the thought-provoking script for A Thief in the Night (1972), a film that explores themes of morality and redemption within a unique narrative framework. His dual contributions as both actor and writer highlight the diverse ways in which he engaged with the genre, making him a notable figure in the realm of cult films.
A Thief in the Night
The story of Patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future. She meets and marries a young man and her life seems great, until one moment she awakens to find her husband gone and the radio reporting millions of people have mysteriously disappeared. As dramatic, earth shaking events begin to unfold around her, Patty realizes she is living in the end times spoken of in biblical prophecy. Adventure and suspense build to a though-provoking climax in this powerfully gripping film.
