Charles Dierkop, born in 1936 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, made his mark in the 1970s with roles that defined the cult genre. In Angels Hard as They Come (1971), he embodies the gritty underbelly of the biker scene, while in Messiah of Evil (1973), he plays a pivotal role that amplifies the film's eerie atmosphere. Dierkop's performances contribute to the lasting impact of these cult classics, solidifying his place in the annals of exploitation cinema.
Texas Lightning
A manly trucker decides to make his gentle son more macho by taking him on a hunting trip in this family drama. They spend much of their vacation camped out in a honky-tonk bar where the lad soon experiences stirrings of manhood when he falls in love with a world wise waitress.
