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Brad Dexter (born Veljko Soso; April 9, 1917 – December 12, 2002) was an American actor and film producer. He is known for tough-guy and western roles including the 1960 film The Magnificent Seven (1960) and producing several films for Sidney J. Furie such as Lady Sings the Blues. He is also known for a short marriage to Peggy Lee, a friendship with Marilyn Monroe and for saving Frank Sinatra from drowning. Known as a nice guy off screen, Dexter's tough-guy roles contrasted with his easy going and friendly personality.

Lady Sings the Blues ( 1972) | IMDb: 7

Drama , Music

Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, beginning with her traumatic youth. The story depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship with Louis McKay, her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life.

Starring:

Diana Ross , Billy Dee Williams , Richard Pryor , James T. Callahan , Paul Hampton , Sid Melton

Directed by:

Sidney J. Furie

Produced by:

Eddie Saeta , Berry Gordy , Joe Scully

Little Fauss and Big Halsy ( 1970) | IMDb: 5.9

Comedy , Drama

The friendship between two Arizona dirt bike racers is tested when they both lust for an attractive runaway young woman who joins them on the racing circuit.

Starring:

Robert Redford , Michael J. Pollard , Lauren Hutton , Noah Beery Jr. , Lucille Benson , Ray Ballard

Directed by:

Lynn Guthrie , Sidney J. Furie , Lynn Guthrie

Produced by:

Brad Dexter , Gray Frederickson , Terry Morse Jr.

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