Cliff Potts

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Characters played by Cliff Potts

John Keenan — Silent Running (1972)

One of the two remaining crewmen on the Valley Forge. Lowell traps him and the other crewmate in a dome and triggers its destruction to prevent them from stopping his rebellion.

Larry Retzliff — A Case of Rape (1974)

Larry Retzliff is the man who rapes Ellen Harrod, first after claiming car trouble and asking to use her phone, and again several days later in a parking garage, where he also beats her. He is acquitted at trial, but later attempts another rape; while fleeing police, he is shot, pleads guilty, and is sentenced to prison.

Bob Dalton — The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979)

Bob is a central member of the Dalton Gang, making money through theft and train robberies. He proposes returning to Coffeyville to rob two banks, arguing that careful preparation will help the gang avoid detection. He also admits that the plan is driven partly by a desire to settle accounts with the town, while his feelings for Flo distract him.

Billy — Cry for Me, Billy (1972)

A hardened gunslinger weary of violence, Billy gives water to Apache prisoners and later discovers that Flower is the sole survivor of their massacre. He earns her trust and travels with her, but after soldiers assault them and Flower dies, he takes revenge on the men. He then accepts Luke's offered job, hoping to leave his gunslinger life behind.

Vic Michael — Desperate Voyage (1980)

A passenger aboard the yacht and husband to Karen, played by Cliff Potts. He is part of the group of friends whose sailing trip turns into a life-threatening struggle for survival after the boat is damaged by a storm.

Career Overview

Cliff Potts has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Signature works include Silent Running, Live Again, Die Again, Under Crystal Lake. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
39
Birth Date
1942-01-05
Birth Place
Glendale, California, USA

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