William G. Schilling, known for his work in the 1980s, brings a distinctive presence to cult cinema with his roles in I, the Jury (1982) and Fire with Fire (1986). In One Shoe Makes it Murder (1982), he further demonstrates his versatility, embodying characters that resonate within the genre's unique narrative style. Schilling's contributions to these films highlight the era's fascination with gritty storytelling, making him a notable figure in the exploration of cult and exploitation cinema.
One Shoe Makes it Murder
Robert Mitchum stars as a down-and-out ex-cop whose entanglement with a shady casino owner leaves him one step behind a killer in the mystery One Shoe Makes It Murder. Soon after the Nevada Gaming Commission suspends his casino license, gambling czar Carl Charnock (Mel Ferrer) hires private investigator Harold Schillman (Mitchum) to find his missing wife. With the help of Fay Reid (Angie Dickinson), Schillman locates the unfaithful spouse--right before she falls from a balcony! Now Schillman must determine whether she jumped or ... whether One Shoe Makes It Murder.
