Born in 1956, Don Lake is a Canadian actor celebrated for his comedic and dramatic roles. He appears in Police Academy (1984) as well as Blue Monkey (1987), showcasing his range in both cult and exploitation cinema. Lake's work in The Big Town (1987) further solidifies his presence in the genre, blending humor with the darker undertones typical of 1980s cult films. His background with The Second City and collaborations with notable filmmakers enrich his contributions to the eclectic landscape of SassyFlix.
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.
