Cast: Charles Durning

Direction George Roy Hill

Cast Robert Redford · Paul Newman · Robert Shaw · Charles Durning

Synopsis The Sting (1973) follows the story of Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford), a small-time trickster, and his partner, Luther (Robert Earl Jones), who accidentally deceive a numbers runner courier, drawing the ire of ruthless mobster Doyle Lonigan (Robert Shaw). Upon realizing...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Jack Lemmon · Walter Matthau · Susan Sarandon · Vincent Gardenia

Synopsis The Front Page (1974) is set in Chicago during the year 1929. The story revolves around Hildy Johnson, a seasoned reporter for a prominent Chicago newspaper, who is on the verge of leaving his job to get married. However, his...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Al Pacino · John Cazale · Charles Durning · Carol Kane

Synopsis Dog Day Afternoon (1975) is a gripping crime drama inspired by actual events from the early 1970s. The narrative unfolds in Flatbush, Brooklyn, where a desperate bank robber, driven by a personal mission, takes control of the Chase Manhattan Bank....

Direction George Schaefer

Cast Steve McQueen · Bibi Andersson · Charles Durning · Richard Dysart

Synopsis An Enemy of the People (1978) follows the story of a dedicated scientist who finds himself in a fierce battle against his entire community. His discovery of contamination in the town's renowned medicinal spa sets the stage for a dramatic...

Direction Charles Kiselyak

Cast Gena Rowlands · Peter Falk · Ben Gazzara · Seymour Cassel

Synopsis A Constant Forge (2000) delves into the vibrant life and enduring legacy of independent film trailblazer John Cassavetes. Through heartfelt interviews with his family, close friends, and devoted admirers, the documentary offers an intimate portrait of the man behind the...

Direction Douglas Heyes · Allen Reisner

Cast Richard Jordan · Perry King · Patty Duke · Henry Fonda

Synopsis Captains and the Kings (TV Miniseries) (1976) chronicles the inspiring journey of Joseph Armagh, an impoverished Irish immigrant who arrived in the United States during the mid-19th century. Through a combination of perseverance, emotional trials, and relentless hard work, Armagh...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Dustin Hoffman · Jessica Lange · Geena Davis · Charles Durning

Synopsis Tootsie (1982) follows the story of a talented but struggling actor, Michael Dorsey, portrayed by Dustin Hoffman, who faces an uphill battle in the acting industry. After being shunned by nearly every producer in Hollywood, Dorsey devises a daring plan...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Gregory Peck · Tuesday Weld · Estelle Parsons · Ralph Meeker

Synopsis I Walk the Line (1970) centers around Tawes, a sheriff in a desolate Tennessee town, known for his unwavering moral compass and strict adherence to the law. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Alma, a captivating young...

Direction Steven Spielberg · Lesli Linka Glatter · Phil Joanou · Paul Bartel

Cast Priscilla Pointer · Brad Bird · Douglas Seale · JoAnn Willette

Synopsis Amazing Stories (TV Series) (1985) is a captivating television series that aired from 1985 to 1987, spanning two seasons and 45 episodes. Created, produced, and directed by the renowned Steven Spielberg, this anthology series is known for its truly remarkable...

Direction Joel Coen

Cast George Clooney · John Turturro · Tim Blake Nelson · Charles Durning

Synopsis O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) is a comedic adventure film inspired by Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." Set in the 1930s Mississippi, the story follows the misadventures of Everett Ulysses McGill, along with his companions Delmar and Pete. After...

Direction Volker Schlöndorff

Cast Dustin Hoffman · Kate Reid · John Malkovich · Stephen Lang

Direction Joel Coen

Cast Tim Robbins · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Paul Newman · Charles Durning

Synopsis The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) follows the story of Waring Hudsucker, the CEO of the prosperous Hudsucker Industries, who tragically takes his own life. In the wake of his death, the company's board of directors, spearheaded by Sidney Mussberger, devises a...

Direction David Mamet

Cast Alec Baldwin · Sarah Jessica Parker · William H. Macy · Philip Seymour Hoffman

Synopsis State and Main (2000) is a film that delves into the chaos that ensues when a troubled movie production descends upon a quiet New England town. The story begins when the film crew, led by director Walt Price (William H....

Direction Philip Haas

Cast James Spader · Mandy Patinkin · Chris Penn · Charles Durning

Synopsis The Music of Chance (1993) follows the journey of a former firefighter and drifter named Nashe, who crosses paths with a skilled poker player, Pozzi. Pozzi persuades Nashe to finance a high-stakes poker game against two peculiar millionaires. When the...

Direction Don Taylor

Cast Kirk Douglas · Martin Sheen · Katharine Ross · James Farentino

Synopsis The Final Countdown (1980) follows the journey of the US aircraft carrier Nimitz, commanded by Captain Matthew Yelland, as it sets sail from Pearl Harbor for routine exercises. The vessel encounters an inexplicable storm that suddenly vanishes, leaving the crew...

Direction Stacy Title

Cast Cameron Diaz · Annabeth Gish · Bill Paxton · Jason Alexander

Synopsis The Last Supper (1995) follows a group of five friends living together in an Iowa residence. The story takes a dark turn when Pete (Eldard) invites Zack (Paxton), a stranger he met earlier, for dinner. The evening spirals out of...

Direction Kevin Reynolds

Cast Charles Durning · Mary Betten · Jennie Sadler · Lance E. Nichols

Synopsis You Gotta Believe Me (Amazing Stories) (TV) (1986) follows the harrowing journey of Earl Sweet, who is deeply troubled by a vivid and terrifying dream in which a Boeing 747 crashes into his home. Believing this nightmare to be a...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Margot Kidder · Jennifer Salt · Charles Durning · William Finley

Synopsis Sisters (1973) follows Danielle Breton (Margot Kidder), a young French-Canadian model based in New York, who has just finished a segment on the provocative TV game show, "Peeping Toms." After her appearance, she dines with Philip Woode (Lisle Wilson), an...

Direction Peter Tolan · Denis Leary · Jace Alexander · John Fortenberry

Cast Denis Leary · Mike Lombardi · Jack McGee · Steven Pasquale

Synopsis Rescue Me (TV Series) (2004) is a gripping drama that delves into the complexities of Engine 62, a New York City firehouse, and the personal and emotional struggles of its firefighters in the aftermath of 9/11. The series primarily focuses...

Direction Ulu Grosbard

Cast Robert De Niro · Robert Duvall · Charles Durning · Kenneth McMillan

Synopsis True Confessions (1981) unfolds in 1948 Los Angeles, where detective Tom Spellacy (Duvall) is tasked with examining the mysterious death of a priest, initially believed to be a heart attack during an encounter with a prostitute. Concurrently, Tom's brother, the...