Direction: Sydney Pollack

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Will Geer · Allyn Ann McLerie · Stefan Gierasch

Synopsis Jeremiah Johnson (1972) is a visually stunning film directed by Sydney Pollack, chronicling the journey of a lone individual, Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Redford), as he confronts both hostile Native American tribes seeking retribution and the unforgiving natural environment. The story...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Meryl Streep · Robert Redford · Klaus Maria Brandauer · Michael Kitchen

Synopsis Out of Africa (1985) is a cinematic adaptation of the memoir by Danish author Isak Dinesen, whose real name was Karen Blixen. The narrative follows Karen Blixen, a Danish noblewoman who enters into a marriage of convenience with her friend...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Mitchum · Ken Takakura · Brian Keith · Herb Edelman

Synopsis The Yakuza (1974) follows the journey of Harry Kilmer, who ventures back to Japan after an extended absence to save his friend George's daughter, who has been taken hostage. His mission, however, leads him into a dangerous confrontation with the...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Jane Fonda · Michael Sarrazin · Susannah York · Red Buttons

Synopsis They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) is set against the grim backdrop of the 1930s, where dance marathons emerged as a desperate means for individuals to vie for prize money. These grueling events could last for weeks, with participants enduring...

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 Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Faye Dunaway · Cliff Robertson · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Three Days of the Condor (1975) follows the story of Turner, a CIA analyst who spends his days analyzing literature for potential intelligence applications. After returning from a lunch break, he finds his colleagues brutally murdered. Seeking answers, he contacts...

Direction Roy Huggins · Jerry Hopper · Walter Grauman · Alexander Singer

Cast David Janssen · Barry Morse · William Conrad · Paul Birch

Synopsis The Fugitive (TV Series) (1963) follows the gripping journey of Dr. Richard Kimble, a dedicated pediatrician from Indiana, who is wrongfully accused and convicted of his wife's murder. Despite his claims of innocence, Kimble is sentenced to life in prison....

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Barbra Streisand · Bradford Dillman · Viveca Lindfors

Synopsis The Way We Were (1973) opens with a reunion between Katie and Hubbell after two decades apart. The narrative then shifts to a flashback, revealing their shared college days and contrasting backgrounds. Katie, a passionate activist, advocated for peace and...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Natalie Wood · Kate Reid · Charles Bronson

Synopsis This Property is Condemned (1966) is a gripping tale set during the Great Depression, where a railroad executive, Owen Legate, played by Robert Redford, arrives in the small, isolated town of Dodson, Mississippi. His mission is to deliver termination notices...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Tom Cruise · Gene Hackman · Jeanne Tripplehorn · Holly Hunter

Synopsis The Firm (1993) follows the journey of Mitch McDeere (Tom Cruise), a bright and ambitious young lawyer on the brink of passing his Bar exam. He is enticed by a prestigious law firm, known as 'The Firm', which extends an...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Frank O. Gehry · Sydney Pollack · Michael Eisner · Bob Geldof

Synopsis Sketches of Frank Gehry (2005) is a heartfelt tribute from one creative mind to another. Renowned filmmaker Sydney Pollack, known for his cinematic masterpieces like "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" and "Tootsie," was invited by his friend, the celebrated architect...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Sidney Poitier · Anne Bancroft · Telly Savalas · Steven Hill

Synopsis The Slender Thread (1965) follows the story of Alan, a dedicated college student in Seattle who volunteers at a crisis intervention center. One fateful evening, while manning the center alone, Alan receives a desperate call from a woman who has...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Paul Newman · Sally Field · Melinda Dillon · Bob Balaban

Synopsis Absence of Malice (1981) follows the story of an eager young journalist, Megan Carter, portrayed by Sally Field, who finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue, romance, and national security while probing the murder of a local union boss....

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Burt Lancaster · Shelley Winters · Telly Savalas · Ossie Davis

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Nicole Kidman · Sean Penn · Catherine Keener · Sydney Pollack

Synopsis The Interpreter (2005) follows the gripping tale of a United Nations interpreter, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, who inadvertently eavesdrops on a sinister plot. The interpreter uncovers a chilling death threat aimed at an African head of state who is scheduled...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Jane Fonda · Valerie Perrine · Willie Nelson

Synopsis The Electric Horseman (1979) follows the journey of Sonny Steele, a former rodeo champion who has fallen from grace. His next big act is set to be a dazzling performance on a Las Vegas stage, where he will be adorned...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Lena Olin · Alan Arkin · Raul Julia

Synopsis Havana (1990) follows the tale of Jack Weil, a daring and high-stakes gambler who seeks thrills in the bustling city of Havana during the tumultuous Christmas season of 1958. As Cuba stands on the brink of revolution, Weil believes that...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Al Pacino · Marthe Keller · Anny Duperey · Walter McGinn

Synopsis Bobby Deerfield (1977) follows the story of a disillusioned racecar driver, portrayed by Al Pacino, who navigates the high-stakes world of motorsports. The film, adapted from Erich Maria Remarque's 1961 novel 'Heaven Has No Favorites', delves into the life of...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Burt Lancaster · Patrick O'Neal · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Peter Falk

Synopsis Castle Keep (1969) is set in the Ardennes Forest, Belgium, during the tumultuous year of 1944. The narrative follows a weary major and his small group of soldiers as they seek refuge in a grand castle, hoping to find respite...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Harrison Ford · Julia Ormond · Greg Kinnear · Nancy Marchand

Synopsis Sabrina (1995) unfolds as a modern-day fairy tale, with Harrison Ford portraying Linus Larrabee, a high-powered businessman whose schedule leaves no space for romance. However, when a budding romance between his carefree brother (Greg Kinnear) and Sabrina (Julia Ormond), the...