Peter Mamakos, an actor known for his work in cult cinema, made his mark with roles in My Gun Is Quick (1957) and Justine (1969). His performances often embody the gritty essence of the 1960s and 1970s exploitation genre. In The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler (1971), he further explores the boundaries of narrative and character in a film that blends science fiction with social commentary. Mamakos's contributions to these films highlight the distinctive storytelling that defines the cult film landscape.
Justine
In Alexandria, in 1938, Darley, a young British schoolmaster and poet, makes friends through Pursewarden, the British consular officer, with Justine, the beautiful and mysterious wife of a Coptic banker. He observes the affairs of her heart and incidentally discovers that she is involved in a plot against the British, meant to arm the Jewish underground in Palestine. The plot finally fails, Justine is sent to jail and Darley decides to return to England.
