Gere films spark rental boom in Cedar Rapids stores
The Gazette notes a surge in Richard Gere movie rentals after Gere was spotted filming The Farm of the Year in Cedar Rapids. Stores on Center Point Road report higher demand for titles such as American Gigolo Days of Heaven and No Mercy, with varied reactions from shop managers.
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Six Rules for Movie Buzz From a Hollywood Correspondent
An informal memo outlines six strategies to gauge and generate buzz for films. It stresses ignoring ads and talk shows, focusing on standout performances, reading papers for cues, and inventing credible early word of mouth while warning against overhyping titles.
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Richard Gere Film Roles Through the 1980s
A compact career overview lists Richard Gere roles from 1975 to 1987 including pimp in Report to the Commissioner, Army reject in Baby Blue Marine, drifter in Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Days of Heaven breakthrough, Bloodbrothers son, Yanks American GI, American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman officer, The Honorary Consul doctor, Breathless rebel, The Cotton Club musician, King David title role, Power media consultant, and No Mercy Chicago cop.
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