Son Of Rambow Sep 2, 2008
It's his own take on First Blood, shot with his big brother's camcorder and Lee himself, in beret and overcoat, playing the Richard Crenna part. It's pale, timid Will who gets the chance to go bare-chested with his school tie knotted around his head a la Rambo's bandanna and as his director's stunt choreography becomes increasingly inspired, Will amazes himself - and us - by becoming intimately acquainted with his inner action figure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Ridley Scott 'plans Reagan movie' Feb 27, 2008
Other actors who have portrayed the late US president on screen include James Brolin, Richard Crenna and Rip Torn. "You have to acknowledge the physicality," said Scott. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Rambo: Sylvester Stallone is back and he's voting for gore Feb 14, 2008
Features: Kidnaps Rambo's boss and mentor, Colonel Trautman (Richard Crenna). Hates Afghan rebels. (Times Online)
Stallone is ready to Rambo Jan 31, 2008
It has been two decades since Rambo was last seen fighting alongside the mujahideen in Afghanistan to rescue Trautman (played by Richard Crenna) from the Russkies in the poorly received Rambo III. The years appear to have been kind to Stallone. He is 61. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rambo proves old soldiers don't die: they make sequels Jan 27, 2008
One character and actor Stallone misses is the late Richard Crenna, who played his superior officer in the first three "Rambo" films before he died three years ago. "Richard was a very witty, calm and easygoing man which the crew and I loved because the three prior films were physical nightmares to make. "I miss him and I considered him a friend and someone who never got the credit he deserved for making my character appear human on screen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Rambo returns Jan 25, 2008
Col. Sam Trautman (Richard Crenna), the Green Beret who trained Rambo, warns, "He was taught to ignore pain. He can live off the land. He can eat things that make a billy goat puke.". The original and final versions of the film were far different in length, tone and ending. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Today in History - Jan. 17 Jan 17, 2008
Actor Richard Crenna died in Los Angeles at age 76. Gertrude Janeway, the last known widow of a Union veteran from the Civil War, died in Blaine, Tenn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Click for Full Story Jan 17, 2008
Actor Richard Crenna died in Los Angeles at age 76. Gertrude Janeway, the last known widow of a Union veteran from the Civil War, died in Blaine, Tennessee, at age 93 (she had married John Janeway in 1927 when he was 81 and she was barely 18). (KWTX.com, TX)
Today in History Jan 17, 2008
Actor Richard Crenna died in Los Angeles at age 76 ... Actor Richard Crenna. (Yahoo News)
New on DVD: Miller's '300' gets graphic Aug 3, 2007
Joining him are Richard Crenna, future Screen Actors Guild president Kathy Nolan and Tony Martinez as handyman Pepino. Due Tuesday: This Is Elvis and some improved reissues from The King; a more deluxe version of 1978's Invasion of the Body Snatchers; dopey Disturbia. (USA Today -- Life)
Light on dark Aug 26, 2006
Two expert commentaries, an introduction by Robert Osborne and the inferior 1973 TV remake starring Richard Crenna are included. . (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
New on DVD Aug 25, 2006
Extras, extras: Intro by Turner Classic Movies' Robert Osborne; two commentaries; a new documentary; 1973's TV remake with Richard Crenna, Samantha Eggar and Lee J. Cobb, even though the documentary says that Wilder called Stanwyck right after it aired to note its lameness. Hunger. (USA Today -- Life)
Spike TV Highlights - August 2006 Jul 12, 2006
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, and Brian Dennehy. SEXY BEAST (2000, Crime/Drama) Premieres Tuesday, August 8 (2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pessimist? Optimist? Maybe realist May 19, 2006
The film is Body Heat, made in 1981, with William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Richard Crenna. I guarantee that, when the film ends, you will say to yourself: Hey, wait a minute. (Fayette County Review, TN)
