Ken Kercheval, born in 1935, is an American actor known for his roles in cult classics. He appears in Pretty Poison (1968) as a key figure in a twisted narrative that blends psychological drama with dark humor. In The Seven-Ups (1973), he plays a significant role in this gritty crime thriller, adding depth to the film's exploration of law enforcement and corruption. Kercheval's work in Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978) further cements his place in the realm of exploitation cinema, where he navigates the bizarre and the unsettling.
The Seven-Ups
Buddy Manucci hunts the men who murdered his partner and discovers criminals posing as police to abduct mob figures. The chase leads straight toward someone Buddy believed he could trust. A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.
