Mexico, swimming, and murder are the disparate themes for today's selections.
Viva Zapata! (1952) is the story of Mexican
revolutionary Emiliano Zapata Salazar, born
August 8, 1879. Mexican peasants rise to
power and the Presidency. Anthony Quinn
won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor.
Viva Zapata!
Dangerous When Wet (1953) is a
showcase for famed swimmer
Esther Williams, born August 8, 1923.
The story is about a swimmer attempting
to swim the English Channel. It features
a famous Tom & Jerry underwater animation
scene.
Dangerous When Wet
Helter Skelter (1976) is the story of the
investigation and trial of the murder of pregnant
actress Sharon Tate and others by cult
leader Charles Manson and his followers. Tate
was the wife of director Roman Polanski. This
television movie is from the book by prosecutor
Vincent Bugliosi. Helter Skelter and the murders
took place August 8 through 10, 1969.
Helter Skelter
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