In 1974, a young actor by the name of Powers Boothe made his stage debut. From his TV character like name to a career packed with memorable characters, 1974 was only the beginning for an actor whose career would span four decades. Powers Boothe passed away On Sunday, May 15th at the age of 68.
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the five best characters played by Powers Boothe
2. Lt. Col. Andrew Tanner
In the 80s, war with Russia was a hot topic and many b-movies released following the logical conclusion of two superpowers going to war. A lot of movies dealt with the fallout of nuclear war. But in Red Dawn, the film looks at the collapse of a peaceful world. A lot of political turmoil leads to an invasion of the U.S. From global communist forces. Powers Boothe was a downed U.S. Fighter pilot who spends little time in the movie but every minute counts. From an exposition point of view, it’s nicer to hear it come from an actor like Boothe. From a story perspective, Red Dawn’s young heroes needed help.
