William Bagdad emerged in the late 1960s as a notable figure in exploitation cinema, appearing in films that pushed the boundaries of genre. He is best known for his roles in She Freak (1967), where he navigates the dark underbelly of a carnival, and The Doll Squad (1973), a film that blends espionage with a female-led ensemble. His performances in The Astro-Zombies (1968) and A Clockwork Blue (1972) further establish his connection to the cult film landscape, embodying the eccentric characters that define this era of cinema.
A Clockwork Blue
Bumbling Jewish mama's boy researcher Homer acquires a magical watch that enables him to go through time. While traveling through time Homer encounters such notable historical figures as Caesar, King Louis XVI, Eric the Red, and Thomas Cromwell. Meanwhile, a black man in heaven watches Homer's misadventures on a watermelon television.
