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THE UNIVERSE THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2003
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The University and Lawrence pop up in Hollywood fare
Leo Beuerman (1969)
Arthur H. Wolf and Russell A. Mosser received Oscar nominations for Best Documentary short subject for this 13 minute film. The filmmakers captured the life, philosophies and business of Leo Beuerman, a disabled Lawrence resident who sold pencils in downtown Lawrence for a living.
Herk Harvey directs a thriller shot primarily in Lawrence. The film tells the story of a teenage girl who survives a car accident only to be tormented by a strange phantom. It took Harvey three weeks to film this movie.
By Cal Creek
ccreek@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Brian's Song(1971)
Carnival of Souls(1962)
John Wayne stars in the story of a federal marshal who squares off against William Cantrell. Cantrell is clearly a fictitious representation of William Quantrill, especially when he leads a band of guerrillas to raid Lawrence.
Every two or three years a movie comes out that has ties to the University of Kansas or Lawrence. Whether it's a cameo by a former KU athlete or a scene shot on the steps of Wescoe Hall, a KU link to a movie can increase Lawrence's fame, civic pride and artistic value.
The following movies have notable ties to the University:
Billy Dee Williams stars as KU hall of fame running back Gale Sayers in this made-fortelevision project. Sayers played for KU from 1961 to 1964. The movie tells the story of Sayers' friendship with fellow Chicago Bear Brian Piccolo. James Caan plays Piccolo as the
Dark Command(1940)
two deal with life and death in the NFL.
The Day After(1983)
John Lithgow and Steve Guttenberg star in this made-for-television that portrays the effects of nuclear war in everyday America. The film primarily takes place in Lawrence and features Wescoe Hall and Allen Fieldhouse. ABC considered the movie so powerful that it provided 1-800 numbers for people to call to receive counseling during and after the original air date.
Running Brave(1983)
This Canadian release tells the story of Billy Mills, a Native American track star who won the Olympic Gold Medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo for the 10,000 meter run. Mills ran for KU from 1958 to 1961. He is the only American to win the
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