Jack Starret Biography
Jack Starrett, American director and actor, was born in 1936 in the city of Refugio, located in the state of Texas. After attending San Marcos Academy during the 1940s and 1950s, he began his acting career debuting as "Coach Jennings" in Dog Dog (1961). Subsequently, he embarked on a career as a director, dedicating himself to the creation of two high-quality biker films starring the legendary actor William Smith, Run, Angel, Run! (1969) and A Bunch of Bastards (1970).
The latter had a strong impact on the cinematic world, influencing the action films produced in the 1980s. The film's premise, which concerns the Vietnam POW rescue operation "bring the boys home", has been reused in such films as Nighttime Brothers (1983), Thunderclap (1984), and Rambo II revenge (1985). His next films, Red Warrior (1970) and A Damn Little Squaw (1972), were met with poor public reception.
However, Starrett bounced back with the making of two very successful films: Slaughter (1972), a blaxploitation film starring the well-known actor Jim Brown, and the delightful Cleopatra Jones: License to Kill (1973). Jack Starrett was a very talented director, capable of creating low-budget films that were highly appreciated by audiences, which spanned different film genres. Thanks to his extraordinary versatility and creativity, he has left an indelible mark on the film industry.
