Mandy Patinkin, born in 1952, is an American actor known for his dynamic performances across stage and screen. In Night of the Juggler (1980), he portrays a determined father navigating the gritty streets of New York City, while in Maxie (1985), he plays a charming character caught in a supernatural twist. Patinkin's background in musical theatre and collaborations with iconic composers like Stephen Sondheim inform his compelling presence in these cult classics, making him a unique figure in the realm of exploitation and genre cinema.
Maxie
When Nick and Jan move into their new apartment in San Francisco, the batty landlady upstairs tells them about a girl who used to live there in the 20's: a brash young party girl named Maxie, who died in a car crash the morning before her big audition for a Hollywood studio. The trouble is, Maxie, or rather her ghost, hasn't left the house. Worse, she can take over Jan's body. And the only way she's going to leave is if she gets that audition.
