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Barbara De Rossi in Blood Ties

In 1986, Barbara De Rossi was one of the stars of Il cugino americano, a four hour Italian made-for-television production. The project, which featured a mix of American and Italian actors, was later released (in heavily edited form) in the US and UK under the title Blood Ties.

Unfortunately, many of Barbara De Rossi's scenes were cut for the truncated version...but at least the beautiful Italian actress still had some nice scenes left intact. As a non-Italian speaking fan of Barbara De Rossi, I always feel lucky when I am able to view her projects either dubbed into English or, preferably, with the original Italian audio accompanied by English subtitles. Many of her Italian television work and films are simply not available, or not available with English options, and so something like Blood Ties is truly a blessing for fans.

Here are some images of Barbara De Rossi in Blood Ties:

Ornella Muti in Innamorato Pazzo

Just like so many other people out there, I am a fan of Ornella Muti. One of the most visually striking actresses of all time, Ornella Muti has an instant appeal. She is also quite charming and never more so than in the delightful 1981 comedy Innamorato Pazzo (aka Madly in Love). The movie (a hilarious riff on the oft-used princess pretends to be a normal person for a day scenario) is a great showcase for Italian comedic actor Adriano Celentano as well as for the charm and beauty of Ornella Muti.

Jenny Agutter in The Man in the Iron Mask

In 1977, Jenny Agutter co-starred alongside an all-star cast in an adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask. The actress is appropriately beautiful as Louise de la Valliere.

A promotional newspaper illustration

1977 was perhaps the zenith of Jenny Agutter's career. The previous year she had appeared in two big feature films, Logan's Run and The Eagle Has Landed, and 1977 would see her in another big film, Equus.

This period in Jenny Agutter's career can be seen as a transitional one, as the actress was moving on from a decade's work as a child actor. Luckily, she transformed into a stunning young woman and, after moving to America, was able to attain some some big box office success in the mid-late '70s. Jenny Agutter's role in The Man in the Iron Mask is direct evidence of her physical appeal and of her charming screen presence.

Here are some images of Jenny Agutter in The Man in the Iron Mask:

Carolyn Seymour in Gumshoe

In 1971, British actress Carolyn Seymour appeared in one of her first feature films: Gumshoe. Though she only had three scenes in the movie, Carolyn Seymour did (and still does) make a very nice impression. I won't go into detail, but Gumshoe was at once a vehicle for Albert Finney and a homage to 1940s detective films (based on the works of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler). It is a fantastic film that should be seen by anyone who desires pure entertainment.

Here are some images of Carolyn Seymour in Gumshoe:

Jo Ann Harris on Movin' On

Jo Ann Harris maintained a near constant presence on television during the early to mid 1970s. In 1975, the actress made half a dozen guest appearances and one of these was a guest spot on an episode of the trucker show Movin' On.

In the episode "The Big Wheel," Jo Ann Harris, still relying on her youthful appearance, plays the spunky daughter of racing team owner in Charlotte, North Carolina. As always, she brought a lot of energy to her role, balancing youthful exuberance with a somewhat more mature beauty and sexuality.

Here are some images of Jo Ann Harris on Movin' On:

Jo Ann Harris and Frank Converse

Jo Ann Harris and Claude Akins

Jo Ann Harris and Neil Castles Sr.

Jo Ann Harris and Rory Calhoun

Kay Lenz and a few of her male co-stars

Throughout her long career, Kay Lenz has appeared on film and television with a number of fine actors. The following photos show Kay Lenz with a few of her male counterparts from over the years.

Kay Lenz and Nick Nolte

Kay Lenz and Cliff De Young

Kay Lenz and Jan-Michael Vincent

Kay Lenz and James Woods

Kay Lenz and Mark Harmon

Kay Lenz with Michael Ironside and Robert Urich

Kay Lenz: autographs

Here are four incredible photos of Kay Lenz, each one featuring an autograph. I can't vouch for the authenticity of the autographs, but I can say with certainty that the actress looks absolutely lovely in each image!