Leon Askin made his screen debut in the 1952 Robert Parrish-directed American Cold War film noir ‘Assignment – Paris!’ where he made an uncredited appearance as ‘Franz.’ That same year, he also portrayed ‘King Ramayana’ in another American comedy film ‘Road to Bali,’ directed by Hal Walker.
He then went on to star in films like ‘Desert Legion’ (1953), ‘South Sea Woman’ (1953), ‘The Robe’ (1953), ‘Knock on Wood’ (1954), ‘Secret of the Incas’ (1954), ‘Carolina Cannonball’ (1955), ‘Son of Sinbad’ (1955), ‘Spy Chasers’ (1955), ‘Der Schinderhannes’ (1958), ‘The Last Blitzkrieg’ (1959), ‘Abschied von den Wolken’ (1959), ‘Mistress of the World’ (1960), ‘Pension Schöller’ (1960), ‘Blind Justice’ (1961), ‘One, Two, Three’ (1961), and ‘Lulu’ (1962).
In 1962, he played the role of ‘Charles’ in the mystery film ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace,’ directed by Terence Fisher. The film received more of a mixed response from critics. He next starred as ‘Samir’ in the 1965 J. Lee Thompson-directed American comedy film ‘John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!’ The film failed to perform at the box office. That same year, he also made an appearance in the romantic comedy film ‘Do Not Disturb’ which also turned out to be a commercial failure.
Askin was next seen in films such as ‘What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?’ (1966), ‘Double Trouble’ (1967), ‘The Caper of the Golden Bulls’ (1967), ‘The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz’ (1968), ‘Guns for San Sebastian’ (1968), ‘The Maltese Bippy’ (1969), ‘Hammersmith Is Out’ (1972), ‘Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls’ (1973), ‘The World's Greatest Athlete’ (1973), ‘Karl May’ (1974), and ‘Going Ape!’ (1981). He portrayed ‘Moscow Anchorman’ in the 1982 American parody film ‘Airplane II: The Sequel’ directed by Ken Finkleman. The film received a lukewarm response from critics with Roger Ebert remarking that it "never really seems to know whether it's about a spaceship. It's all sight gags, one-liners, puns, funny signs and scatological cross-references." He continued to star in films and television shows like ‘Frightmare’ (1983), ‘Kottan ermittelt’ (1983), ‘A Stroke of Genius’ (1984), ‘Diff'rent Strokes’ (1985), ‘First Strike’ (1985), ‘Odd Jobs’ (1986), ‘Deshima’ (1987), ‘OcchioPinocchio’ (1994), ‘Höhenangst’ (1994), ‘Tödliche Liebe’ (1995), ‘Black Flamingos – Sie lieben euch zu Tode’ (1998), and ‘Kubanisch rauchen’ (1999). He was last seen in the 2001 comedy film ‘Ene mene muh - und tot bist du’ directed by Houchang Allahyari.
This American political comedy film is about an executive working for Coca Cola who is also given the task of taking care of his boss’s daughter, who is a socialite. When she falls for a German communist having anti capitalistic views, he is tasked with preventing her from getting married to him.
Jerry takes his ventriloquist dummy to a repairman, but unknown to him, the repairman is actually a spy, who plants secret blueprints inside his dummy. This eventually causes problems, as Jerry becomes the target of several spies.
Marcellus, a tribune serving in the Roman Military, is ordered to crucify Jesus Christ. However, after the event, he is haunted by nightmares, and tormented by his guilty conscience. Therefore, he decides to set out on a journey, hoping that he can learn more about Jesus of Nazareth.
US Marine, Master Gunnery Sergeant James O-Hearn, is being tried at the San Diego Marine base on several charges including desertion, theft, scandalous conduct and destruction of property, in times of war. However, the soldier refuses to testify or plead guilty or not guilty.
Due to a faulty computer’s mechanism, a passenger shuttle heads straight towards the Sun. Now it is up to a doomed aircraft pilot, Ted Striker to combat the situation and save the day by getting the shuttle back on its track.
Hammam, Pasha of Bagdad, tries to purchase the services of a local leader named Mustapha to unite the hill tribes in order to overthrow the emperor. Therefore, Suleiman, the emperor sends his man Antar, to stop them. Antar eventually falls for a dancer Selima, who wants to avenge her father’s death against Kasseim, Hammam’s right hand man.
Harry Steel works as a tour guide but aspires to find an Inca treasure to become rich. He uses a Romanian defector to reach Machu Picchu. However, a group of archaeologists headed by Dr Stanley Moorehead have already reached the site and are about to acquire the treasure. Meanwhile Harry has another problem in his shady associate who has eyes on the treasure.
This American comedy drama film is about a devilish inmate who is admitted to a psychiatric hospital run by a doctor. He offers an innocent orderly vast riches if the latter helps him to escape.
Pearl White, an attractive, lively sweatshop girl aspires to become an actress. She bags a spot in a theatre company which is run by Michael Farrington. She soon embarks on the road to stardom with the hand-holding from her mentors. She is crowned as the queen of silent movies.
Desert Legion is an action adventure film which tells the story of Paul Lartal, a soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion, who leads his troops into an ambush. He himself is hit by a bullet, after which he is rendered unconscious. However, a beautiful desert princess comes to his rescue, and he eventually learns about a lost city in the desert mountains of Algeria.
This crime thriller mystery drama film revolves around Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson who investigate a stolen necklace of Cleopatra, which was found by archaeologists in Egypt. Eventually, it seems that the evil professor Moriarty is behind it.
Kristina, the daughter of a Greek scholar, holds the Greek Fire formula that rulers and thieves from far lands are vying for. Set in ancient Baghdad, this fantasy-action film follows the adventures of Sinbad to keep Kristina and the formula safe.
When his spy plane crashes in Kingdom Fawzia during cold war, John Goldfarb is captured by King Fawz. Once Fawz realizes that Goldfarb is an ex-college football star, Goldfarb receives an ultimatum to coach Fawzia’s football team or else, Goldfarb will be handed over to the Russians. Jenny Erickson, an undercover reporter trying to escape, joins forces with Goldfarb to plot an escape-plan.
This adventure comedy drama film, tells the story of a detective who gets involved with the daughter of one of his old friends. However, he is completely unaware of the fact that she is actually a jewel thief.
Death Knocks Twice is a thriller film which tells the story of Bob Martin, a private investigator who is on the hunt for a stolen diamond necklace. Meanwhile, he comes across an interesting scheme involving blackmail and murder.
The Maltese Bippy is a comedy horror mystery film which tells the story of a man who purchases a house, but soon he begins to believe that he is not the only one living in the house. He feels that the house is haunted by werewolves, and there is also a family of vampires living next door, that is thirsty for blood.
East German athlete Paula Schultz, preparing for Olympics, pole-vaults over Berlin Wall to West to escape lecherous Propaganda minister Klaus. A black-marketeer, Bill Mason helps her hide in a CIA agent’s apartment; but he is prepared to trade her to East or CIA for money. Disheartened, Paula decides to return with Klaus. Realizing his love for her, Bill tries to make amends.
After 80-year old Max Sabatini passes away, he leaves his three prized orangutans in the care of Foster, his only son. Foster learns that he will need to take care of the apes for the next five years, if he wishes to inherit his father’s $ 5 million fortune.
