Super Chief Films has been producing movies, TV shows, documentaries, commercials, videos since 1978. We have worked with Academy Award, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Winners, plus a Pulitzer Prize Author. Below are some of our past productions.
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The 13th Alley
Starring Shayne Dahl Lamas and Robert Carradine Synopsis - Justin works at a bowling alley while studying to be a special effects artist. After hours, he and two buddies invite three young girls to go "strip bowling." Suddenly, Justin scares everyone with his horrific jokes. Unbeknownst to the partying kids, they are discreetly observed with disdain by Hal, the pin-setter mechanic and a former priest, and Zeke, the security guard and a devil worshiper. Problems arise the next time Justin and his pals lure three girls into their “scare” routine on the 13th alley. Suddenly, the joke is no joke and everyone runs to escape, but all exits have been boarded up! Who is trying to kill them? Hal? Zeke? Or an evil spirit? 3 Below Starring Ernest Borgnine Synopsis - Academy Award Winner Ernest Borgnine is the mastermind behind this suspenseful murder-mystery, based on a true story about a peaceful Vermont farming valley that was flooded to create a luxurious lake resort. One evicted farmer, whose mother and ancestors were buried in their 250 year old back yard cemetery, warned of the terror that would one day strike the three greedy perpetrators -- a land baroness, billionaire banker, unscrupulous politician. Ten years later, a blizzard strands the 3 perpetrators and several other characters at nearby Ramage House, an eerie 28-room mansion built in the 1800's. During the stormy night, retaliatory spirits are awoken by the three greedy mongers. But who is exacting revenge? |
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Rail Kings
Starring Ernest Borgnine, Kate Orsini Synopsis - An irresponsible preppie, Preston West, is presumed to have murdered his parents for a sizable inheritance. No one believes his claim to be innocent, so he skips his court date and flees town to find the real killer, Phantom 13, a crazed freight train hobo. Riding speeding boxcars through several western states, Preston encounters hostile train yards, vicious railroad cops, dangerous hobo jungles, a mysterious female vagabond, and notorious hobo legend, the Baron, and his colorful gang, The Rail Kings. In a surprise ending, Preston finally confronts Phantom 13. Taken Alive
Starring William Smith, Barbara Niven, Robert Ginty, Frank Stallone, and Franco Columbu Written by Bobb Hopkins Synopsis - In this intense action adventure filmed on the enchanting Italian island of Sardinia, a beautiful secret agent (Barbara Niven) recruits a local sculptor (Franco Columbu) to aid her in rescuing a presidential candidate's (Robert Ginty) kidnapped mistress. The kidnappers are led by an American political crank (Frank Stallone), who is hiding out in Sardinia because he is tired of crooked American politics and wants to do something about it. When his plan backfires, Stallone tries to extort a large sum of money from Ginty in exchange for Ginty's mistress. Therein begins a case of mistaken identity as Niven and Columbu get in one scrape after another while tracking down Stallone. The American Hobo
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Breaking into Hollywood
Host Bobb Hopkins
Becoming a professional actor isn't easy, but is achievable. This comprehensive visual guidebook details the 15 crucial steps to becoming a working actor and member of the Screen Actors Guild.
There are tips on how to survive in Hollywood by finding affordable housing and good paying jobs while going to acting school and auditions. Insider strategies reveal how to find an agent, the best cold reading techniques, and the proper etiquette once on the set. Also included are inspiring interviews and tell-it-like-it-is advice from experienced teachers, photographers, directors, producers, agents, and casting directors.
"This is a terrifically useful video. Its analysis practical, detailed, and clearly presented. Not only interesting for a general audience, but indispensable for anyone considering
a career in acting."
-- Video Rating Guide For Libraries 1995
Host Bobb Hopkins
Becoming a professional actor isn't easy, but is achievable. This comprehensive visual guidebook details the 15 crucial steps to becoming a working actor and member of the Screen Actors Guild.
There are tips on how to survive in Hollywood by finding affordable housing and good paying jobs while going to acting school and auditions. Insider strategies reveal how to find an agent, the best cold reading techniques, and the proper etiquette once on the set. Also included are inspiring interviews and tell-it-like-it-is advice from experienced teachers, photographers, directors, producers, agents, and casting directors.
"This is a terrifically useful video. Its analysis practical, detailed, and clearly presented. Not only interesting for a general audience, but indispensable for anyone considering
a career in acting."
-- Video Rating Guide For Libraries 1995

The Great American Lumberjack
Host Bobb Hopkins
Synopsis - This PBS-TV documentary, part of the Super Chief series, The Great Americans, explores the challenging lives of loggers. Filmed at a remote logging camp on Zarembo Island in Southeast Alaska, learn about the rugged men living in bunk houses, the adventurous families residing on house boats, the fearless bush pilots, who perilously fly radar-less seaplanes to provide supplies, and the one room schoolhouse teacher who educates all grades 1-12.
All working in harmony far away from civilization. The commercial and ecological perspective of the logging industry, which donated historical footage, is also revealed
to show how corporate Americais conscious of the
environmental impact of harvesting trees by regenerating
the forests and leaving no footprints behind.
Host Bobb Hopkins
Synopsis - This PBS-TV documentary, part of the Super Chief series, The Great Americans, explores the challenging lives of loggers. Filmed at a remote logging camp on Zarembo Island in Southeast Alaska, learn about the rugged men living in bunk houses, the adventurous families residing on house boats, the fearless bush pilots, who perilously fly radar-less seaplanes to provide supplies, and the one room schoolhouse teacher who educates all grades 1-12.
All working in harmony far away from civilization. The commercial and ecological perspective of the logging industry, which donated historical footage, is also revealed
to show how corporate Americais conscious of the
environmental impact of harvesting trees by regenerating
the forests and leaving no footprints behind.

The Great American Hobo
Host Bobb Hopkins
Synopsis - This highly acclaimed PBS-TV documentary aired nationwide on the 4th of July, 1980. In 1979, our
five man crew rode freight trains from the Missouri River
to the West Coast in search of the elusive and diminishing hobo population. An historical slice of Americana, the film concludes at the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa where the King and Queen of the Hoboes are elected annually. The popular British rock group, Super Tramp, viewed an early cut of the footage and donated their
music for the soundtrack, including mega hit, "Take the Long Way Home." Almost 20 years later, PBS-TV and Super Chief Films produced the more extensive sequel,
"The American Hobo" (above).
Host Bobb Hopkins
Synopsis - This highly acclaimed PBS-TV documentary aired nationwide on the 4th of July, 1980. In 1979, our
five man crew rode freight trains from the Missouri River
to the West Coast in search of the elusive and diminishing hobo population. An historical slice of Americana, the film concludes at the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa where the King and Queen of the Hoboes are elected annually. The popular British rock group, Super Tramp, viewed an early cut of the footage and donated their
music for the soundtrack, including mega hit, "Take the Long Way Home." Almost 20 years later, PBS-TV and Super Chief Films produced the more extensive sequel,
"The American Hobo" (above).