Jack Palance, born in 1919 in Lattimer Mines, Pennsylvania, made a significant mark in cult cinema with his formidable presence. He appears in Sudden Fear (1952) as the menacing playwright, showcasing his ability to embody complex villains. His role in The Mercenary (1968) further cements his legacy in the genre, where he plays the ruthless character in a gritty narrative. With a career that spans decades, Palance's performances in films like The Barbarians (1960) and Torture Garden (1967) continue to resonate with fans of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
Father Jackleg
A con man inherits a gold mine. Knowing that his family are even bigger con artists than he is, he assumes the mine is worthless, and teams up with a partner in a scheme to unload it on some unsuspecting chumps. However, the other members of his family discover that the gold mine is actually worth a lot of money, and they set out to take it from him before he realizes what he has.
