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Arthur Allan Seidelman is an American television, film, and theatre director and an occasional writer, producer, and actor.
Born in New York City, he received his B.A. from Whittier College and an M.A. in Theatre from UCLA. He subsequently studied with Sanford Meisner, who became a lifelong friend and mentor. Seidelman made his screen directorial debut with Hercules in New York, a 1970 comedy-action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Additional credits include The Caller, Walking Across Egypt, Puerto Vallarta Squeeze, The Sisters, The Awakening of Spring, and Children of Rage (which he also wrote). While researching that film, he lived extensively in the Middle East, including in refugee camps in Lebanon, where at one point, he was taken hostage by extremists. The film went on to be screened for major international bodies around the world, including the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the United Nations. He has directed over fifty motion pictures and one hundred stage productions. His most recent film is Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks starring Gena Rowlands.
Six Weeks is a 1982 drama film, directed by Tony Bill and based on a novel by Fred Mustard Stewart. It stars Dudley Moore and Mary Tyler Moore.
Co-star Katherine Healy was a professional figure skater and a ballerina, both talents demonstrated by her character in the film. Golden Globe nominated actress and ballet dancer Anne Ditchburn choreographed her dance scenes, as well as appeared as an assistant choreographer on camera.
Charlotte Dreyfus, a wealthy cosmetic tycoon and her 12-year-old daughter Nicole, who's dying from leukemia, strike up a sentimental friendship with a California politician, Patrick Dalton. Nicole has decided to abandon all further treatments for the disease because of the treatments' side effects.
Since the girl has only six weeks or less to live, the trio fly to New York City where the daughter skates the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, assumes the lead role of Marie in The Nutcracker with the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center, and sightsees most of the city. During her subway ride returning from her triumphant performance in the Tchaikovsky ballet, she suddenly collapses and dies in her mother's arms, having achieved her lifelong dream.
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Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (born June 19, 1930) is an American film, stage and television actress, whose career in the entertainment industry has spanned over six decades. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner, she is known for her collaborations with her late actor-director husband John Cassavetes in ten films, including A Woman Under the Influence (1974) and Gloria (1980), which earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also won the Silver Bear for Best Actress for Opening Night (1977). In November 2015, Rowlands received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of her unique screen performances.
Rowlands was born as Virginia Cathryn Rowlands in Madison, Wisconsin. Her mother, Mary Allen (Neal), was a housewife who later worked as an actress under the stage name Lady Rowlands. Her father, Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands, was a banker and a state legislator. He was a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party, and was of Welsh descent. She had a brother, David Rowlands.
Actress Gena Rowlands and director Arthur Allan Seidelman discuss their comedy-drama, 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,' at the SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) Museum of Art during the 17th annual Savannah Film Festival.
Seidelman along with producer Tom Brodek talk about their experiences filming in St. Petersburg Clearwater FL area.
Jeremy Brett stars in this 1981 version of Shakespeare's famous play! It's so wonderful to see Jeremy in a stage performance where it has been said that he shines best! He is definitely the best part of this show in my opinion. Enjoy!
After an accident during a routine trip to Venus, a spaceship has only enough oxygen left for three people... out of five on board. Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman Writers: Arthur C. Clarke (short story "Breaking Strain"), John Vincent Curtis (teleplay) (as Arlington Hughes) Stars: Jack Wagner, Jack Coleman, Craig Wasson, Sigrid Thornton, Kay Lenz, Kevin Colson, Mark Lee, Kevin Copeland
Released in 2014 and directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, every journey in life begins with the first step. Or in the case of this film, the two-step, the tango, and the cha-cha. Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a charming story about breaking down stereotypes and finding life’s joy in even the most unexpected of places. The film stars Gena Rowlands, Cheyenne Jackson and Julian Sands. http://gay-themed-films.com/watch-six-dance-lessons-in-six-weeks/
Gena Rowlands and director Arthur Seidelman talk "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks" at the 2014-2015 Variety Screening Series
(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv) Go behind the scenes about the film “Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks” with director Arthur Allan Seidelman, writer Richard Alfieri and associate producer/actor Simon Miller. Learn how this touching comedy about an unlikely friendship came to be. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 29323]
Q&A; with Gena Rowlands and Director Arthur Allan Seidelman. Moderated by Richard Ridge, Broadway World. SYNOPSIS Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a poignant comedy filled with music and dance, that also addresses the issues of intolerance and ageism. What begins as an incompatible relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship as these two people from very different backgrounds reveal their secrets, fears, and joys while dancing the Swing, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, and Contemporary Dance. By the final lesson, Lily shares her most closely guarded secret and he shares his greatest gifts, his loyalty and compassion.
The Caller 1987 Romantic Movie | Halanphanlan | Gary Thomas Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne
Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne
Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne.
Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne.
Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne.
Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne
Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne
Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne.
Sci-Fi Thriller by Arthur Allan Seidelman written by Michael Sloane starring Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman Writer: Michael Sloan (as Michael Sloane) Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman Writer: Michael Sloan (as Michael Sloane) Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne