Del Close, born in 1934, was an influential American actor known for his work in cult films and improvisational theater. He appears in Beware! The Blob (1972), where his comedic skills add a unique flavor to the horror-comedy blend. Close also features in The Blob (1988), further cementing his connection to the genre. His contributions to the world of comedy and film extend beyond acting, as he co-founded the ImprovOlympic, shaping the landscape of modern improvisational theater.
The Big Town
In 1957, J. C. Cullen is a small-town crapshooter who heads to Chicago, Illinois, to seek his fortune. There he becomes the pawn of two high-rolling professional gamblers, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. He later gets mixed-up in a revenge scheme cooked up by Lorry Dane, the embittered stripper wife of strip-joint owner George Cole. Before he knows what's happened, Cullen is embroiled in two torrid romances: one with Dane and the other with nice girl Aggie Donaldson. He also nearly loses his life by ending up in the middle of a deadly feud between Edwards, Cole, and Phil Carpenter, the man Mr. Edwards accuses of causing him to lose his eyesight.
