Cast: Paul Benedict

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Paul Benedict. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Front Page

1974 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

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...

8.1

24K votes

8.1

24K votes

Jeremiah Johnson

1972 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

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...

7.6

11K votes

7.6

11K votes

The Goodbye Girl

1977 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Marsha Mason · Quinn Cummings · Paul Benedict

Synopsis The Goodbye Girl (1977) follows the story of a recently divorced woman and her young daughter who return home to discover that her boyfriend has abruptly left for a job out of town without any notice, a situation they have...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Taking Off

1971 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

6.5

228 votes

6.5

228 votes

Cold Turkey

1971 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Norman Lear

Cast Dick Van Dyke · Pippa Scott · Tom Poston · Edward Everett Horton

Synopsis Cold Turkey (1971) presents a unique scenario where a malevolent tobacco corporation extends a $25 million offer to the residents of Eagle Rock, Iowa, if they can collectively abstain from smoking for 30 days. The town's 4,006 heavy smokers, led...

5.8

150 votes

5.8

150 votes

Up the Sandbox

1972 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Irvin Kershner

Cast Barbra Streisand · David Selby · Ariane Heller · Terry Smith

Synopsis Up the Sandbox (1972) follows the story of a young woman living in New York City who finds herself discontent with her daily routine and feeling overlooked by her spouse. As a result, she begins to indulge in increasingly wild...

5.7

58 votes

5.7

58 votes

Babycakes (TV)

1989 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

5.6

44 votes

5.6

44 votes

Direction Todd Holland

Cast Jon Lovitz · Bruce Boxleitner · John Astin · Louise Fletcher

Synopsis Tales from the Crypt: Top Billing (TV) (1991) follows the story of an unfortunate and unappealing actor who struggles to secure a role due to his less-than-stellar appearance. His agent and girlfriend abandon him, leaving him feeling dejected. However, he...

5.6

56 votes

5.6

56 votes

Smile

1975 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Michael Ritchie

Cast Bruce Dern · Barbara Feldon · Michael Kidd · Geoffrey Lewis

Synopsis Smile (1975) follows the preparations for California's prestigious "Young American Miss" beauty pageant, a monumental event for organizers Big Bob Freelander and Brenda DiCarlo. Both are dedicated to ensuring the pageant's success, but Brenda faces marital troubles, and Bob's son...

5.3

31 votes

5.3

31 votes

5.3

2K votes

The Man With Two Brains

1983 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Carl Reiner

Cast Steve Martin · Kathleen Turner · David Warner · Paul Benedict

Synopsis The Man With Two Brains (1983) follows the story of a renowned surgeon, Dr. Michael Hfurhuhurr, portrayed by Steve Martin, who is known for his innovative screw-top brain technique. Along with his alluring wife, Dolores, played by Kathleen Turner, the...

5.2

1K votes

5.2

1K votes

Cocktail

1988 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Roger Donaldson

Cast Tom Cruise · Elisabeth Shue · Bryan Brown · Lisa Banes

Synopsis Cocktail (1988) follows the journey of Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise), a former Army man who faces challenges in securing a marketing job in New York due to his lack of a college degree. He enrolls in City College to pursue...

4.9

33K votes

4.9

33K votes

Isn't She Great

2000 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

4.8

244 votes

4.8

244 votes

Sibling Rivalry

1990 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

4.2

837 votes

4.2

837 votes

3.6

515 votes

The Chair

1988 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Waldemar Korzeniowsky

Cast James Coco · Trini Alvarado · Paul Benedict · Gary McCleery

Synopsis The Chair (1988) follows the chilling tale of a psychologist, a psychiatrist, and a prison warden who reopen an abandoned prison, oblivious to the malevolent presence of a vengeful spirit. The ghost of a convict, who was executed via electric...

2.7

37 votes

2.7

37 votes

The Jeffersons (TV Series)

1975 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Don Nicholl · Michael Ross · Bernard West · Jack Shea

Cast Isabel Sanford · Sherman Hemsley · Marla Gibbs · Roxie Roker

Synopsis The Jeffersons (TV Series) (1975) aired from 1975 to 1985, spanning 11 seasons. This popular television show was notably one of the most successful spin-offs from "All in the Family." George Jefferson, the central character, was often compared to Archie...

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Deadhead Miles

1972 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Vernon Zimmerman

Cast Alan Arkin · Bruce Bennett · Richard Kiel · Donna Anderson

Synopsis Deadhead Miles (1972) follows the journey of a seasoned long-haul trucker as he navigates the open road, encountering a variety of challenges and experiences that shape his life. The film delves into the trucker's daily routines, the landscapes he traverses,...

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Not rated

Hustling (TV)

1975 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Sargent

Cast Lee Remick · Monte Markham · Jill Clayburgh · Alex Rocco

Synopsis Hustling (TV) (1975) delves into the investigative journey of a New York City magazine reporter who embarks on a mission to uncover the intricacies of the city's prostitution industry. The film, inspired by Gail Sheehy's book, focuses on the reporter's...

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Not rated