Swedish – American actress Inger Stevens initially appeared in commercials and a few television series before she achieved her big break in the film ‘Man on Fire’ (1957).
Her highest rated performance on the big screen was her lead role as ‘Julia Madigan’ in the movie ‘Madigan’ (1968).
Her performances as Rachel Warren in ‘Hang em High’ (1968) and herself in ‘Sing Your Song’ (2012) received positive reviews.
Her biggest success on television was in the sitcom ‘The Farmer’s Daughter’ (1963 – 1966). Her other highly rated performance on television was in the series ‘The Twilight Zone’ (1959 – 1964). Her television career ebbed when ‘The Farmers Daughter’ was cancelled in 1966. She later tried to revive her career with the detective drama series ‘The Most Deadly Game.’ Unfortunately, she died in April 1970, at the age of 35.
A Dream of Kings is a drama film which revolves around a Greek American man who decides to take his son to Greece, so that the latter can be cured by breathing the clean air of his ancestors, as he is dying of an illness. However, due to financial problems, he is forced to gamble to raise money for the trip.
This Western drama film revolves around the personal revenge story of Jed Cooper. Although he is innocent, he is punished and left for dead, for crimes he never committed. He returns as a lawman determined to bring justice to the vigilantes who tortured him.
A wealthy businessman is bitter about the fact that his wife divorced him, and therefore he prevents her from seeing their child. She eventually decides to take him to court. Now it is up to the judge to determine what is best for the child.
The Buccaneer is an adventure historical war film which takes us to the war of 1812, when the British forces target New Orleans. Jean Lafitte, a former pirate, is approached by the Americans, and they ask for his help in defending themselves. Lafitte agrees, as he seems to have taken a liking to the daughter of the Governor.
On watching news about two bomb threats, Jim Molnar realizes that he has been tricked into making those bombs by his ex army friend Hoplin.. But he cannot do anything as he and his wife, Joan, and daughter Patty are being held hostage by Hoplin, who is determined to collect $500,000 ransom. After negotiation, the gang sends Joan to collect the ransom, keeping Jim and Patty hostages.
The New Interns is a drama film which revolves around the lives of a few young doctors, as well as nurses and interns, who are working in a big city hospital.
Retired boxer Reno Davis, presently in France, meets Anne de Villemont, affluent widow of French general, who appoints him as tutor for her son Paul. Growing closer to Anne, Reno discovers that her late husband was part of a fascist group conspiring to take over Europe. As Reno and Anne are hunted down, they try to protect Paul while dodging their chasers.
After Confederate soldiers escape from Union Prison, Major Walcott sets out to hunt them down. They also kidnap Walcott’s fiancée Emily and head towards the Mexican border. On their way, they kill a Union courier carrying news of the end of the Civil War. This results in more conflict with Union soldiers.
Inger Stevens Awards
| The Farmer's Daughter | Best TV Star - Female | 1964 |
