Cast: Danny Glover

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Danny Glover · Whoopi Goldberg · Adolph Caesar · Akosua Busia

Synopsis The Color Purple (1985) unfolds as a deeply moving drama that chronicles the life of Celie, an African American woman, over the course of four decades. Celie's journey is marked by hardship and abuse at the hands of two men,...

Direction Simon Wincer

Cast Robert Duvall · Tommy Lee Jones · Danny Glover · Diane Lane

Synopsis Lonesome Dove (TV Miniseries) (1989) follows the epic journey of two seasoned Texas Rangers, Augustus McCrae (Robert Duvall) and Woodrow Call (Tommy Lee Jones), as they embark on a perilous adventure to drive a herd of stolen cattle from the...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Bryce Dallas Howard · Isaach de Bankole · Danny Glover · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis Manderlay (2005) unfolds an eerie and unsettling narrative centered around the Manderlay plantation. Nestled in the isolated plains of the deep south of the USA, the story begins in 1933 when Grace and her father, along with his gang of...

Direction James Wan

Cast Cary Elwes · Leigh Whannell · Danny Glover · Monica Potter

Synopsis Saw (2004) follows the harrowing journey of Adam, a young man who awakens to find himself shackled to an old pipe in a dilapidated underground room. Across from him is Dr. Lawrence Gordon, another confused captive. Between them lies a...

Direction Peter Askin

Cast Michael Douglas · Joan Allen · Donald Sutherland · Liam Neeson

Synopsis Trumbo (2007) chronicles the extraordinary voyage of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, from his status as a Hollywood elite to his time as a blacklisted writer, culminating in his triumph as an Academy Award winner. The documentary delves into Trumbo's own powerful...

Direction Steven Bochco · Michael Kozoll · Gregory Hoblit · Christian I. Nyby II

Cast Daniel J. Travanti · Michael Conrad · Michael Warren · Bruce Weitz

Synopsis Hill Street Blues (TV Series) (1981) is a groundbreaking television series that aired from 1981 to 1987, spanning 7 seasons and 146 episodes. The show delves into the daily lives and professional challenges of the personnel at an inner-city police...

Direction Peter Weir

Cast Harrison Ford · Kelly McGillis · Danny Glover · Lukas Haas

Synopsis Witness (1985) follows the story of Samuel, a young Amish boy, and his mother Rachel, who find themselves in a harrowing situation after witnessing a brutal crime. While traveling, Samuel sees a police officer being murdered in a public restroom....

Direction Jerry London

Cast Charlton Heston · Keith Carradine · Paula Kelly · Stephen Collins

Synopsis Chiefs (TV Series) (1983) unfolds the narrative of a small southern town grappling with a series of murders and the police chiefs tasked with solving them. The story commences with Will Henry Lee, a laid-back individual who sets out to...

Direction Wes Anderson

Cast Gene Hackman · Anjelica Huston · Ben Stiller · Luke Wilson

Synopsis The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) follows the tale of a once-remarkable New York family who, in their younger days, were celebrated for their exceptional talents. Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman), a renowned lawyer, and his wife Etheline (Angelica Huston), an acclaimed author,...

Direction Robert Benton

Cast Sally Field · Lindsay Crouse · Ed Harris · Danny Glover

Synopsis Places in the Heart (1984) unfolds in the midst of the Great Depression in Waxachie, Texas, the hometown of director Robert Benton. The narrative centers around Sally Field's character, Edna Spalding, who faces a daunting challenge after her husband is...

Direction Scott Hamilton Kennedy

Cast Danny Glover · Daryl Hannah · Antonio Villaraigosa

Synopsis The Garden (2008) delves into the inspiring story of a 14-acre community garden nestled in South Central Los Angeles, once the largest urban garden in the United States. Born from the ashes of the 1992 L.A. riots as a beacon...

Direction Abderrahmane Sissako

Cast Aïssa Maiga · Tiécoura Traoré · Maimouna Helene Diarra · Habib Dembélé

Synopsis Bamako (The Court) (2006) centers around Melé, a talented bar singer, and her unemployed husband, Chaka, whose marriage is on the brink of collapse. Their shared home, inhabited by multiple families, becomes the unexpected venue for a unique legal proceeding....

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Mel Gibson · Danny Glover · Gary Busey · Mitchell Ryan

Synopsis Lethal Weapon (1987) introduces us to a dynamic duo in the world of law enforcement. Martin Riggs, portrayed by Mel Gibson, is a high-stakes undercover officer grappling with personal demons. His steadfast partner, Roger Murtaugh, played by Danny Glover, is...

Direction Tom Donahue

Cast Jeff Bridges · Robert De Niro · Robert Duvall · Clint Eastwood

Synopsis Casting By (2012) delves into the pivotal role of casting directors in the film industry, with a particular emphasis on the trailblazing career of Marion Dougherty. Beginning her journey in the late 1940s, Dougherty played a crucial part in launching...

Direction Lawrence Kasdan

Cast Kevin Kline · Scott Glenn · Kevin Costner · Danny Glover

Synopsis Silverado (1985) follows the journey of four cowboys who unite in the untamed Old West to challenge and overcome the injustices they encounter. The story begins with Emmett, a reserved loner, rescuing Paden from certain death in the desert after...

Direction Lawrence Kasdan

Cast Danny Glover · Kevin Kline · Steve Martin · Mary McDonnell

Synopsis Grand Canyon (1991) explores the interconnected lives of six individuals from diverse backgrounds, all residing in contemporary Los Angeles. The narrative pivots around an unexpected bond between two men from different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Their friendship is forged when...

Direction Matthew Cooke

Cast Susan Sarandon · Danny Trejo · Jessie Williams · Patricia Arquette

Synopsis Survivors Guide to Prison (2018) delves into the stark reality that the United States has the highest incarceration rate globally. This documentary serves as an essential resource, offering practical advice and insights for those who may find themselves navigating the...

Direction Francis Lawrence

Cast Kiefer Sutherland · David Mazouz · Gugu Mbatha-Raw · Danny Glover

Synopsis Touch - Pilot Episode (TV) (2012) introduces us to Jake, a young boy who has a peculiar habit of scaling a cell phone tower at exactly 3:18 PM, triggering alarms, and causing concern for Child and Family Services. They believe...

Direction Joe Talbot

Cast Jimmie Fails · Jonathan Majors · Rob Morgan · Tichina Arnold

Synopsis The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) follows the journey of Jimmie Fails, a man with a singular dream: to restore the grand Victorian house that his grandfather constructed. Alongside his loyal friend, Montgomery, Jimmie embarks on a weekly...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Matt Damon · Danny DeVito · Claire Danes · Jon Voight

Synopsis The Rainmaker (1997) follows the journey of an elderly couple desperately seeking financial support for their critically ill son's life-saving surgery. Their hope rests on Rudy Baylor, a jobless attorney who takes on their case. As Rudy delves deeper into...