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Impulse (1974 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Impulse' is a 1974 American horror thriller film, starring William Shatner as a serial killer of wealthy widows. Ruth Roman, Kim Nicholas, Jennifer Bishop and Harold Sakata co-star. It was written by Tony Crechales and directed by William Gref.
The film was first released in Tampa, Florida, on January 31, 1974, where the filming took place. It was subsequently released nationwide in 197475, making nearly $4 million in the domestic box office.
Plot
Cast
*William Shatner - Matt Stone
*Ruth Roman - Julia Marstow
*Harold Sakata - Karate Pete
*Jennifer Bishop - Ann Moy
*James Dobson - Clarence
*Kim Nicholas - Tina Moy
Production
The working title for the film was 'Want a Ride, Little Girl?' According to the 'Examiner.com' interview, director Gref cast actors who were located in Miami at the time. He met Shatner at the airport, Bishop was Gref's friend, and Sakata had a wrestling career there apart from appearing in the James Bond film 'Goldfinger'.
Filming lasted 15 days, including 12 with Shatner and final three with other actors. During one take of the scene where Shatner's character hangs Sakata's character to death, Sakata nearly died of being accidentally hanged by tight rope. Fortunately, with Sakata's "superior neck development", the crew was able to save his life. Shatner broke his finger during the incident while supporting Sakata's weight.
Legacy
The band Prolapse sampled the line of dialogue "I want you to meet someone. Tina this is- this is Matthew Stone" in their song "Tina This is Matthew Stone" which is the closing track of their debut album 'Pointless Walks to Dismal Places'.
See also
* List of American films of 1974
References
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