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Ron Thompson
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Ron Thompson

1941 – 2024 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA · Active 1967–2023

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Ron Thompson emerged in the 1970s as a versatile actor, best known for his role in The No Mercy Man (1973). In this film, he embodies a complex character navigating the harsh realities of life, a stark contrast to his earlier work in the TV series Baretta. Thompson's performances often reflect the gritty essence of exploitation cinema, making him a fitting presence in the SassyFlix catalog. His contributions to cult films highlight the raw energy and unique storytelling that define this genre.

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The No Mercy Man

The No Mercy Man

1973 ★ 5.3
as John Dunn

A decorated Vietnam Vet returns to his father's ranch in Arizona just as criminally minded carnies begin to cause trouble.

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Filmography

21 credits
2020s 1 credit
2023
Suffrage as Harry Dawn
Movie ★ 2.0
2010s 3 credits
2019
Tellers as Harry Dawn
Movie
2018
[Cargo] as Anthony Peterson
Movie ★ 4.2
2015
Movie ★ 5.5
2000s 1 credit
2009
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as Apache Helicopter Pilot
Movie ★ 5.8
1990s 2 credits
1992
Deep Cover as Store Owner
Movie ★ 6.8
1992
American Me as Junkie
Movie ★ 7.4
1980s 4 credits
1989
This Ain't Bebop as Beatnik Poet
Movie ★ 5.7
1989
Imagining America as Beatnik Poet
Movie ★ 6.5
1982
American Playhouse as Beatnik Poet (segment "This Ain't Bebop")
TV ★ 6.6
1981
American Pop as Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Movie ★ 6.9
1970s 7 credits
1977
The White Buffalo as Frozen Dog Pimp
Movie ★ 6.0
1976
Quincy, M.E. as Claude Stern
TV ★ 7.5
1975
TV ★ 6.5
1975
TV ★ 6.8
1974
The Gun as Tom
Movie ★ 8.7
1973
Movie ★ 5.0
1960s 3 credits
1967
Brown Eye, Evil Eye as Freddy St. Claire
Movie ★ 8.0
1967
TV ★ 6.8
1967
TV ★ 6.9