Born in 1942, Anthony James emerged as a distinctive character actor, often embodying menacing figures in the gritty landscape of 1970s cinema. He is particularly memorable for his role in In the Heat of the Night (1967), where he showcased his ability to evoke tension. His work in Vanishing Point (1971) further solidified his reputation in the cult film sphere, as he played a key antagonist in a narrative steeped in rebellion and freedom. With additional appearances in Burnt Offerings (1976) and The Teacher (1974), James contributed significantly to the exploitation and thriller genres that define SassyFlix's catalog.
World Gone Wild
In the nuclear-ravaged wasteland of Earth in the year 2087, water is as precious as life itself. The isolated town of Lost Wells, an outpost that survived the holocaust, is led by Ethan (Bruce Dern), a Moses-like guru and the last schoolteacher on the planet, Angie (Catherine Stewart). The inhabitants of the town guard the secret of their existence and source of their water from the outside world. The "town" consist of a Mobil station surrounded by a wall of old cars. The school takes place in an old school bus. One of the few books still in existence and held by the town is an unabridged book on etiquette by Emily Post. An evil cult of pseudoreligious renegades led by Derek (Adam Ant), a group following the teachings in a book on Charles Manson discovers the existence of the water source and wants control of the town's valuable water supply. As the villagers are no match for Derek's brute military force, they hire mercenaries living in a distant city. That group includes Nitro, Ten Watt and they are led by George Landon. The townspeople and the mercenaries team up to stage a last ditch defense of the town.
