In the eighth film , made after Dix 's retirement , Michael Duane played the main character .
In the first seven films , veteran actor Richard Dix played the main character in the story -- a different character in each film .
In the eighth film , made after actor 's retirement , Michael Duane played the main character .
In the first seven films , veteran actor Richard Dix played the main character in the story -- a different character in each film .