Night Chase (1970): Yaphet Kotto and David Janssen in a Gripping Crime Thriller
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2025
- Join us as we spotlight the remarkable career of Yaphet Kotto with another must-watch feature: the gripping 1970 TV movie Night Chase. This thrilling crime drama stars Yaphet Kotto alongside David Janssen in a tense tale of unexpected friendship and high-stakes danger. Night Chase follows a taxi driver hired to transport a fugitive criminal to the Mexican border. Along the way, an unlikely bond forms between them, providing suspense and emotional depth to this hidden gem of a film.
About Yaphet Kotto:
Born November 15, 1939, Yaphet Kotto is an icon of stage and screen whose powerful performances earned him acclaim throughout his career. Known for his breakout role as Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in Live and Let Die (1973), Kotto also starred in Alien (1979), The Running Man (1987), and Midnight Run (1988). His diverse roles cemented his status as a pioneer for Black actors in Hollywood. Yaphet Kotto passed away on March 15, 2021, leaving behind a rich legacy of unforgettable performances.
About Night Chase (1970):
This intense TV movie, also known as The Man and the City, blends crime, drama, and thriller elements. Directed by Jack Starrett, it showcases Yaphet Kotto’s range as a character actor, playing opposite David Janssen. Set against the backdrop of a dangerous mission to the Mexican border, Night Chase explores themes of morality, survival, and unlikely camaraderie.
Other Notable Yaphet Kotto Films:
• Live and Let Die (1973)
• Alien (1979)
• The Running Man (1987)
• Across 110th Street (1972)
• Blue Collar (1978)
• Brubaker (1980)
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Great suspense thriller!🎉
What a delight to see David Janssen and Yaphet Kotto together in this film from 1970. Some have criticized their acting quality here, but I thought it was quite good. I was a teen in this era, and seeing the cars, clothing, hairstyles, and dining counters featured brought back comforting memories. This film is very representative of the early-70's; even the slightly discordant music is true to the era. Maybe this movie won't please everyone, but I sure enjoyed it, engaged to the very end.
I completely agree
Very good movie. No extreme cursing, nudity, nothing vile, and heart wrenching in the end.
RIP, to 2 very great actors, your both truly missed.
RIP to both David Janssen and Yaphet Kotto, two great actors of both film and television. I saw "Night Chase" many years ago, basically a standard watchable tv movie, but good one all the same💯
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This was so dope to watch I was born 1969 and anything from the late 60s and 70s from the music to the movies I really enjoy and still to this day I’m sure my parents remember this movie I’m glad I got a chance to see it for the first time ✌🏿🎥💯
Thank you for your diversity ..love ❤️ this great actors.
Very. Good. Classic. Thriller. Movie. Absolutely. 😉👌🎉🎉🎉
I'm willing to bet that Michael Mann got the idea for "Collateral" from this TV film.
I’m a 78 baby..but I literally was just thinking the same!!
A good friend of the family was Victoria Vetri's brother, Bill. he lived behind my sister and brother in laws house. He would come over all the time and we would play games. He was super nice. I remember him telling us his sister went off to Europe to do a movie called "When dinosaurs ruled the earth." We had seen her pictures in Playboy too. Never got to met her though.
Great movie 🎬 🎞 🎥
Shocking ! $2.50 for full service fill up!!
You could drive coast to coast with about 15 fill ups. Give it 20. That means a drive from the Atlantic to the Paciffic cost about $50 in gas ⛽️. That’s crazy.
This was a Gooood Movie 🎬 12/24 🎉🎉🎉
Wow this movie .. i the first collateral with tom cruise and jamie foxx
Watching this I realized that David Janssen is still on the run
The Fugitive.
Good movie. Must see!
Both leads were excellent,Vico and Mr Green,David Janssen died far too young at 49,very distinctive voice.Thank you.
I think this show is just for David Janssen's fan as I am. David Janssen was an American film and television actor who is best known for his starring role as Richard Kimble in the television series The Fugitive. Janssen also had the title roles in three other series: Richard Diamond, Private Detective; O'Hara, U.S. Treasury; and Harry O.I want water.
I can't enter the Live for some reason. But Hello to everyone enjoy the movie. 😊 Hey BlacktreeTV 🎉 Your the Best
Not sure why
@@blacktreemedia Yeah I'll let you know if it happens again. It was strange..
Saw this when I was a kid.
Hmmmmm...this is what inspired Collateral with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx.... 🤔
I can see that. The kicker is that there is a Yaphet film that he directed called The Limit that you can not possibly find anywhere and we are determined to find it and release it
@@blacktreemedia cool.ill be on the look out when you do.
❤ that movie
Good observation. ✊🏽👑👍🏽
@@blacktreemediaSo be it.
I always felt that ACROSS 110TH ST was the most realistic Black Gangster flick ever made. And that Yaphet (and Quinn for that matter) deserved an award for his performance in it.
Great movie don't travel at night
Never crash out for a 304.
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Please do not (set) on tables, not sit but (set)
Just drags on without remorse - What a waste of Janssen and Yaphet !
This was one boring film, shame as I liked both actors
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