Articles related to "Burt Lancaster"
Burt Lancaster - a Biography
Burt Lancaster is the rugged American hero or 'man of bronze' who acted in over 70 movies. His films could be described as intelligent macho.
burt lancaster • classic films • from here to eternity • kirk douglas • local hero
Burt Lancaster is the rugged American hero or 'man of bronze' who acted in over 70 movies. His films could be described as intelligent macho.
burt lancaster • classic films • from here to eternity • kirk douglas • local hero
Elmer Gantry
Burt Lancaster's Oscar winning performance as a dishonest preacher.
movie • film • classic • religion • burt lancaster
Burt Lancaster's Oscar winning performance as a dishonest preacher.
movie • film • classic • religion • burt lancaster
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Guess who wins?
kirk douglas • burt lancaster • lina wertmuller • the tin star • wyatt earp
Guess who wins?
kirk douglas • burt lancaster • lina wertmuller • the tin star • wyatt earp
Island of the Pelicans
Unescapable? Perhaps. But this fabled island in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge is certainly unforgettable.
alcatraz • san francisco • al capone • prison • robert stroud
Unescapable? Perhaps. But this fabled island in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge is certainly unforgettable.
alcatraz • san francisco • al capone • prison • robert stroud
Review of Atlantic City
Burt Lancaster gives a classic performance in this 1980 film from Louis Malle.
burt lancaster • movie • film • louis malle • susan sarandon
Burt Lancaster gives a classic performance in this 1980 film from Louis Malle.
burt lancaster • movie • film • louis malle • susan sarandon
Why Can't I Speak Like These Guys?
Sweet Smell of Success is a good movie, for sure, but the dialouge is something else all together.
burt lancaster • tony curtis • gossip • film • classic
Sweet Smell of Success is a good movie, for sure, but the dialouge is something else all together.
burt lancaster • tony curtis • gossip • film • classic
Ava Gardner: Profane Goddess
Part one of the story of bodacious and beautiful Ava Gardner--a true movie star.
clark gable • mickey rooney • howard hughes • artie shaw • mgm
Part one of the story of bodacious and beautiful Ava Gardner--a true movie star.
clark gable • mickey rooney • howard hughes • artie shaw • mgm
Birdman of Alcatraz
Burt Lancaster plays Robert Stroud, a killer who spends a lifetime in prison, yet who manages to change his life one fateful day when he rescues a wounded sparrow....
movie • film • prison • burt lancaster • karl malden
Burt Lancaster plays Robert Stroud, a killer who spends a lifetime in prison, yet who manages to change his life one fateful day when he rescues a wounded sparrow....
movie • film • prison • burt lancaster • karl malden
Local Hero
Local Hero is a classic Scottish film comedy directed by Bill Forsyth. Starring Burt Lancaster, it is famous for its music, quotable lines and beautiful locations.
local hero • bill forsyth • classic scottish movies • burt lancaster • scottish film
Local Hero is a classic Scottish film comedy directed by Bill Forsyth. Starring Burt Lancaster, it is famous for its music, quotable lines and beautiful locations.
local hero • bill forsyth • classic scottish movies • burt lancaster • scottish film
The Professionals
If you see only one action-western this year... (always wanted to say that).
richard brooks • burt lancaster • lee marvin • jack palance • claudia cardinale.
If you see only one action-western this year... (always wanted to say that).
richard brooks • burt lancaster • lee marvin • jack palance • claudia cardinale.
The Unforgiven
The first Unforgiven, directed by John Huston, starring noted Western fixture--Audrey Hepburn.
unforgiven • audrey hepburn • lillian gish • burt lancaster • indian.
The first Unforgiven, directed by John Huston, starring noted Western fixture--Audrey Hepburn.
unforgiven • audrey hepburn • lillian gish • burt lancaster • indian.
Tour the Locations of Scottish Local Hero Movie
Director Bill Forsyth sets his 1983 film in Scotland's most picturesque places which can be visited in a tour that covers both west and east coasts.
local hero • locations • scottish film • visit scotland • burt lancaster
Director Bill Forsyth sets his 1983 film in Scotland's most picturesque places which can be visited in a tour that covers both west and east coasts.
local hero • locations • scottish film • visit scotland • burt lancaster
The Lure of Piracy - Realty vs. Romanticism, Part 1
Once portrayed as frightening villains, pirates have become daring heroes we yearn to emulate. If real pirates were and continue to be bloodthirsty violent men, why do we romanticize them?
pirates • world war ii • great depression • rafael sabatini • errol flynn
Once portrayed as frightening villains, pirates have become daring heroes we yearn to emulate. If real pirates were and continue to be bloodthirsty violent men, why do we romanticize them?
pirates • world war ii • great depression • rafael sabatini • errol flynn
The Western Legends Collection ...From MGM
Well, MGM has released a treasure trove of western classic films this last month. Seven films have left the vaults and can now be found at your local video corral. It’s hard to believe the rumors of the death of the western genre, with Fox, Paramount, Universal, VCI, Image, and MGM bringing out literally dozens of archive films this year.
sam whiskey • burt reynolds • yul brunner • hour of the gun • invitation to a gunfighter
Well, MGM has released a treasure trove of western classic films this last month. Seven films have left the vaults and can now be found at your local video corral. It’s hard to believe the rumors of the death of the western genre, with Fox, Paramount, Universal, VCI, Image, and MGM bringing out literally dozens of archive films this year.
sam whiskey • burt reynolds • yul brunner • hour of the gun • invitation to a gunfighter
Thorpe's Legacy
Thorpe experienced a series of personal as well as professional setbacks in the years following his retirement from sports.
jim thorpe • post-athletic career • iva miller • marriage to • carlisle indian school
Thorpe experienced a series of personal as well as professional setbacks in the years following his retirement from sports.
jim thorpe • post-athletic career • iva miller • marriage to • carlisle indian school
Best Videos for a Family Thanksgiving
Oscar winners galore on this list of Thanksgiving themed movies for the family to watch together. All include traveling heroes, local natives and feasts of celebration.
best • videos • family • thanksgiving • eight
Oscar winners galore on this list of Thanksgiving themed movies for the family to watch together. All include traveling heroes, local natives and feasts of celebration.
best • videos • family • thanksgiving • eight
Jack Palance (1919 - 2006)
Farewell to one of the great tough guys of stage and screen.
jack palance • actor • shane • the swan princess • shane
Farewell to one of the great tough guys of stage and screen.
jack palance • actor • shane • the swan princess • shane
Magnificent Magnani
Anna Magnani's career.
anna magnani • tracy scarpino • roberto rossellini • open city • fellini
Anna Magnani's career.
anna magnani • tracy scarpino • roberto rossellini • open city • fellini
Body And Soul on DVD
Anxiously awaiting the new Rocky? (Really? You are?) Forget it. The boxing classic Body And Soul is out on DVD.
body and soul • dvd release • boxing movie • john garfield • robert rossen
Anxiously awaiting the new Rocky? (Really? You are?) Forget it. The boxing classic Body And Soul is out on DVD.
body and soul • dvd release • boxing movie • john garfield • robert rossen
Images of the West
Many masters of cinematography have made significant contributions to the Western genre.
cinematography • toland • edeson • burke • james wong howe
Many masters of cinematography have made significant contributions to the Western genre.
cinematography • toland • edeson • burke • james wong howe
Stepping On Stars: A Stroll Along The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Most Famous Sidewalk In The World!
hollywood • movie • film • actor • tv
The Most Famous Sidewalk In The World!
hollywood • movie • film • actor • tv
Winning Classic - From Here To Eternity 1953
After he suffered a series of setbacks in both his professional and private life, and it was under these circumstances that Frank Sinatra begged to play the secondary role of Private Maggio, and when on to win an Oscar
frank sinatra • chairman of the board • old blue eyes • oscar movies • from here to eternity
After he suffered a series of setbacks in both his professional and private life, and it was under these circumstances that Frank Sinatra begged to play the secondary role of Private Maggio, and when on to win an Oscar
frank sinatra • chairman of the board • old blue eyes • oscar movies • from here to eternity
6 of the Best Disaster Movies Ever Made
The disaster movie is a major part of Hollywood history packed full of high octane action and thrilling set pieces but what makes them so enduring?
best disaster movies • disaster movies • titanic movie • poseidon adventure movie • earthquake movie
The disaster movie is a major part of Hollywood history packed full of high octane action and thrilling set pieces but what makes them so enduring?
best disaster movies • disaster movies • titanic movie • poseidon adventure movie • earthquake movie
And Starring Gary Cooper As...Rhett Butler!
A Hollywood Role Call Of Actors Who Turned Down Great Parts
movie • hollywood • actors • oscar • academy award
A Hollywood Role Call Of Actors Who Turned Down Great Parts
movie • hollywood • actors • oscar • academy award
BFI Original Movie Posters and Film Stills
An excellent resource for the history of the cinema, the archive of the British Film Institute holds a vast collection of original movie posters and film stills.
bfi original movie posters • film stills • audrey hepburn movies • audrey hepburn film stills • roman polanski stills
An excellent resource for the history of the cinema, the archive of the British Film Institute holds a vast collection of original movie posters and film stills.
bfi original movie posters • film stills • audrey hepburn movies • audrey hepburn film stills • roman polanski stills
Gene Hackman – A Memorable Face
With 82 movies -- his career is set to film. You may not know his name but you know his face in major motion pictures.
gene hackman • the french connection 1971 • french connection ii • superman 1978 • superman ii 1980
With 82 movies -- his career is set to film. You may not know his name but you know his face in major motion pictures.
gene hackman • the french connection 1971 • french connection ii • superman 1978 • superman ii 1980
Popular Film Adaptations of Phantom of the Opera
Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera has been filmed many times, from the Lon Chaney horror version to the NBC miniseries to the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical.
phantom of the opera • gaston leroux • erik • christine • lon chaney
Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera has been filmed many times, from the Lon Chaney horror version to the NBC miniseries to the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical.
phantom of the opera • gaston leroux • erik • christine • lon chaney
Ritz Carlton- Montréal's Historic Hotel
One of Montréal's famous hotels, the Ritz Cartlon, which is still in existance, owes its creation to four business tycoons who resided within the city's Golden Square Mile.
ritz • césar ritz • golden square mile • montréal's aristocracy • holt
One of Montréal's famous hotels, the Ritz Cartlon, which is still in existance, owes its creation to four business tycoons who resided within the city's Golden Square Mile.
ritz • césar ritz • golden square mile • montréal's aristocracy • holt
Rose Valland: Art Spy of the French Resistance
The heroic true story of a Louvre Museum curator who secretly spied on the Nazis and recovered thousands of stolen art objects.
rose valland • nazi art theft • art looting second world war • art looting world war ii • nazi occupation of france
The heroic true story of a Louvre Museum curator who secretly spied on the Nazis and recovered thousands of stolen art objects.
rose valland • nazi art theft • art looting second world war • art looting world war ii • nazi occupation of france
AFI Names Top Ten Courtroom Dramas of All Time
To Kill a Mockingbird is the Top Courtroom Drama movie of all time, according to the American Film Institute. The AFI focuses on movie depictions of the justice system.
top 100 films of all time • american film institute • afi • courtroom drama • to kill a mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird is the Top Courtroom Drama movie of all time, according to the American Film Institute. The AFI focuses on movie depictions of the justice system.
top 100 films of all time • american film institute • afi • courtroom drama • to kill a mockingbird
Ava Gardner: Southern Belle and Bombshell
Ava Gardner was a sultry southern belle who took Hollywood by storm in such classic as Show Boat, Mogambo and The Barefoot Contessa.
ava gardner • actress • howard hughes • frank sinatra • artie shaw
Ava Gardner was a sultry southern belle who took Hollywood by storm in such classic as Show Boat, Mogambo and The Barefoot Contessa.
ava gardner • actress • howard hughes • frank sinatra • artie shaw
BEST CIRCUS MOVIE LIST
A list of circus movies that make the grade
circus • movies • cinema • chaplin • heston
A list of circus movies that make the grade
circus • movies • cinema • chaplin • heston
Montgomery Clift: An American Tragedy
Montgomery Clift is perhaps one of the most tragic of all of Hollywood's stories. This dynamic gifted actor had all the promise of securing himself as one of Hollywood's royals. But due to a tragic car accident, Clift's life was never the same, and ultimately ended in tragedy.
montgomery clift hollywood movie film actor from h
Montgomery Clift is perhaps one of the most tragic of all of Hollywood's stories. This dynamic gifted actor had all the promise of securing himself as one of Hollywood's royals. But due to a tragic car accident, Clift's life was never the same, and ultimately ended in tragedy.
montgomery clift hollywood movie film actor from h
More British Films from the 1940s
The decade was a golden era for British films. Altogether fifteen movies from that period made the BFI's Top 100 British Movies list.
british films 1940s • british classic movies • movies british film institute • golden era british films • bfi 100 british movies
The decade was a golden era for British films. Altogether fifteen movies from that period made the BFI's Top 100 British Movies list.
british films 1940s • british classic movies • movies british film institute • golden era british films • bfi 100 british movies
Movies set in New York City before 1969
As the song New York, New York goes: "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere." If "it" refers to a movie, then that's not quite true.
new york movies • breakfast at tiffany's • west side story • dinner at eight • sweet smell of success
As the song New York, New York goes: "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere." If "it" refers to a movie, then that's not quite true.
new york movies • breakfast at tiffany's • west side story • dinner at eight • sweet smell of success
Sleeper Double Features, The Sequel!
Back by (semi)popular demand! From trains to tremors, Shakespeare to Woody Allen, here are some more of my oh-so-clever double-features, for those times when you need to just chill out for a while (say, for four hours or so).
woody allen • michael powell • blackout • train • shakespeare
Back by (semi)popular demand! From trains to tremors, Shakespeare to Woody Allen, here are some more of my oh-so-clever double-features, for those times when you need to just chill out for a while (say, for four hours or so).
woody allen • michael powell • blackout • train • shakespeare
Summer Events Chicago Illinois
The Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events has announced a number of spectacular events to enjoy this summer in Chicago. Illinois.
chicago • illinois • summer • events • movies
The Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events has announced a number of spectacular events to enjoy this summer in Chicago. Illinois.
chicago • illinois • summer • events • movies
The Early Career of Charles Bronson
In the years leading up to his death, Charles Bronson disappeared from movie headlines and was something of a forgotten name.
charles bronson • you're in the navy now • house of wax • machine-gun kelly • man with a camera
In the years leading up to his death, Charles Bronson disappeared from movie headlines and was something of a forgotten name.
charles bronson • you're in the navy now • house of wax • machine-gun kelly • man with a camera
The King of Hollywood
Clark Gable died in 1961 but his body of work ensures that the charistmatic movie star is recognised as a great by the cinema going public almost half a century on.
clark gable • the king of hollywood • classic hollywood movies • hollywood's golden age • gone with the wind
Clark Gable died in 1961 but his body of work ensures that the charistmatic movie star is recognised as a great by the cinema going public almost half a century on.
clark gable • the king of hollywood • classic hollywood movies • hollywood's golden age • gone with the wind
The Swashbuckler - The Adventure Movie
In the 1930's Errol Flynn starred in Captain Blood and became the natural successor to Douglas Fairbanks, the man who had pioneered the swashbuckler.
swashbuckler • errol flynn • johnny depp. captain blood • douglas fairbanks • the man in the iron mask
In the 1930's Errol Flynn starred in Captain Blood and became the natural successor to Douglas Fairbanks, the man who had pioneered the swashbuckler.
swashbuckler • errol flynn • johnny depp. captain blood • douglas fairbanks • the man in the iron mask
A Great Movie with a Terrible Ending.
Fritz Lang's Woman in the Window is a classic film noir .... up until the last two minutes.
fritz lang • edward g. robinson • film noir • film • movie
Fritz Lang's Woman in the Window is a classic film noir .... up until the last two minutes.
fritz lang • edward g. robinson • film noir • film • movie
Lillian Gish Biography
Lillian Gish was one of the most popular and talented silent film stars in Hollywood.
lillian gish • d.w.griffith • dorothy gish • mary pickford • silent film stars
Lillian Gish was one of the most popular and talented silent film stars in Hollywood.
lillian gish • d.w.griffith • dorothy gish • mary pickford • silent film stars
Sleeper Double Features
Just in time for summer -- when we're all too lethargic and hot to move from the couch. Here are some nifty double feature ideas, ten films that fit well together but are uniquely their own.
palookaville • mastroanni • film • movie • video
Just in time for summer -- when we're all too lethargic and hot to move from the couch. Here are some nifty double feature ideas, ten films that fit well together but are uniquely their own.
palookaville • mastroanni • film • movie • video
My Ideas and Predictions for the 75th Anniversary Celebration!
Well, the Academy and producer Gil Cates wasted no time in announcing their host for the 75th Oscars ... Mr. Steve Martin is back! However, I present my original thoughts on who should host, and also some other ideas and predictions for the big show in March.
75th anniversary • oscar • academy awards • cinema • film
Well, the Academy and producer Gil Cates wasted no time in announcing their host for the 75th Oscars ... Mr. Steve Martin is back! However, I present my original thoughts on who should host, and also some other ideas and predictions for the big show in March.
75th anniversary • oscar • academy awards • cinema • film
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