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This 35mm film trailer has been given to me by a contributor and transferred to digital using the Gugusse Roller with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera.
www.imdb.com/title/tt0090217/
www.rottentomatoes.com/m/turk_182 10% - 57%
Thanks to Eric Anderson for sending me this roll!
The Gugusse Roller is a DIY project consisting mainly of 3D Printed parts, a Raspberry Pi, a small arduino, 3 stepper motors, a few rods, a good quantity of small bearings and a lot of bolts and nuts. Build your own Gugusse Roller, visit www.deniscarl.com and/or www.facebook.com/Gugusse-Roller-2216783521714775, no registration, no fees, no fuss.
*Synopsis by ChatGPT:*
"Turk 182!" (1985) is a drama-comedy that focuses on the struggle of Jimmy Lynch (Timothy Hutton) to get justice for his firefighter brother Terry (Robert Urich), who is injured during an off-duty rescue and subsequently denied his pension by the city. After facing roadblocks at every turn and finding no help from Mayor Tyler (Robert Culp), Jimmy takes matters into his own hands. Adopting the pseudonym "Turk 182," he sets out on a campaign of public stunts aimed at humiliating the Mayor and the bureaucracy that wronged his brother.
As Turk 182’s antics gain media attention and become increasingly daring, the public begins to rally behind him. The press, led by reporter Danny Boudreau (Darren McGavin), becomes fascinated by Turk’s exploits, turning him into a folk hero. While Jimmy initially takes on the Turk 182 persona to draw attention to his brother's plight, he soon realizes he's tapped into widespread public disillusionment with the system.
Timothy Hutton delivers a passionate performance as Jimmy, capturing the essence of a young man outraged by an uncaring system. Robert Urich as Terry provides the emotional grounding of the story, and their brotherly relationship adds a layer of heartfelt realism to the movie. The rest of the cast, including Kim Cattrall as Hutton’s love interest, play their roles with an energy that keeps the movie engaging.
Directed by Bob Clark, "Turk 182!" attempts to combine the feel-good elements of an underdog story with social commentary about bureaucratic indifference and corruption. While the film doesn't completely succeed in balancing these two aspects, it remains a captivating watch primarily due to the charisma of its lead actors and its high-energy storytelling.
Though "Turk 182!" may not have reached classic status, it has gained a bit of a cult following over the years. For those who enjoy rooting for the little guy against the system, this film offers a satisfying, if somewhat fantastical, take on fighting city hall. While it may fall short of being a political manifesto, it stands as an entertaining chronicle of a one-man crusade against injustice.
www.imdb.com/title/tt0090217/
www.rottentomatoes.com/m/turk_182 10% - 57%
Thanks to Eric Anderson for sending me this roll!
The Gugusse Roller is a DIY project consisting mainly of 3D Printed parts, a Raspberry Pi, a small arduino, 3 stepper motors, a few rods, a good quantity of small bearings and a lot of bolts and nuts. Build your own Gugusse Roller, visit www.deniscarl.com and/or www.facebook.com/Gugusse-Roller-2216783521714775, no registration, no fees, no fuss.
*Synopsis by ChatGPT:*
"Turk 182!" (1985) is a drama-comedy that focuses on the struggle of Jimmy Lynch (Timothy Hutton) to get justice for his firefighter brother Terry (Robert Urich), who is injured during an off-duty rescue and subsequently denied his pension by the city. After facing roadblocks at every turn and finding no help from Mayor Tyler (Robert Culp), Jimmy takes matters into his own hands. Adopting the pseudonym "Turk 182," he sets out on a campaign of public stunts aimed at humiliating the Mayor and the bureaucracy that wronged his brother.
As Turk 182’s antics gain media attention and become increasingly daring, the public begins to rally behind him. The press, led by reporter Danny Boudreau (Darren McGavin), becomes fascinated by Turk’s exploits, turning him into a folk hero. While Jimmy initially takes on the Turk 182 persona to draw attention to his brother's plight, he soon realizes he's tapped into widespread public disillusionment with the system.
Timothy Hutton delivers a passionate performance as Jimmy, capturing the essence of a young man outraged by an uncaring system. Robert Urich as Terry provides the emotional grounding of the story, and their brotherly relationship adds a layer of heartfelt realism to the movie. The rest of the cast, including Kim Cattrall as Hutton’s love interest, play their roles with an energy that keeps the movie engaging.
Directed by Bob Clark, "Turk 182!" attempts to combine the feel-good elements of an underdog story with social commentary about bureaucratic indifference and corruption. While the film doesn't completely succeed in balancing these two aspects, it remains a captivating watch primarily due to the charisma of its lead actors and its high-energy storytelling.
Though "Turk 182!" may not have reached classic status, it has gained a bit of a cult following over the years. For those who enjoy rooting for the little guy against the system, this film offers a satisfying, if somewhat fantastical, take on fighting city hall. While it may fall short of being a political manifesto, it stands as an entertaining chronicle of a one-man crusade against injustice.