Cast: Ed Lauter

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


The Artist

2011 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Michel Hazanavicius

Cast Jean Dujardin · Bérénice Bejo · James Cromwell · John Goodman

Synopsis The Artist (2011) is set in the glamorous world of Hollywood in 1927, where George Valentin, a renowned silent film actor, enjoys immense success. However, the advent of sound in cinema, marked by the transition from silent films to "talkies,"...

7.6

58K votes

7.6

58K votes

Family Plot

1976 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Karen Black · Bruce Dern · Barbara Harris · William Devane

Synopsis Family Plot (1976) is the final cinematic work of the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, based on Victor Canning's novel "The Rainbird Pattern," with a screenplay penned by Ernest Lehman, who also wrote "North by Northwest." The story revolves around Barbara Harris,...

6.8

6K votes

6.8

6K votes

Executive Action

1973 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction David Miller

Cast Burt Lancaster · Robert Ryan · John Anderson · Colby Chester

Synopsis Executive Action (1973) delves into a conspiracy-driven narrative where a group of renegade intelligence operatives, conservative politicians, wealthy businessmen, and independent hitmen collaborate to orchestrate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This thought-provoking film presents a speculative and provocative...

6.4

473 votes

6.4

473 votes

Seabiscuit

2003 · Movie · 140 min. · United States

Direction Gary Ross

Cast Tobey Maguire · Jeff Bridges · Chris Cooper · Elizabeth Banks

Synopsis Seabiscuit (2003) unfolds as a stirring tale of victory and tenacity amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression, inspired by a widely acclaimed non-fiction book. The narrative revolves around three individuals—a jockey (Maguire), a trainer (Cooper), and a businessman (Bridges)—and...

6.3

13K votes

6.3

13K votes

School Ties

1992 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Robert Mandel

Cast Brendan Fraser · Matt Damon · Chris O'Donnell · Ben Affleck

Synopsis School Ties (1992) follows the journey of a young man who secures a scholarship to attend a prestigious preparatory school in the 1950s. To fit in with his affluent classmates, he conceals his Jewish heritage. However, his secret is threatened...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

French Connection II

1975 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Gene Hackman · Fernando Rey · Bernard Fresson · Jean-Pierre Castaldi

Synopsis French Connection II (1975) continues the story from the acclaimed predecessor, resuming almost immediately after the events of the first film. Narcotics detective "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman), relentless in his pursuit of drug lord Frog One (Fernando Rey), ventures beyond...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Bad Company

1972 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Robert Benton

Cast Jeff Bridges · Barry Brown · John Savage · Ed Lauter

Synopsis Bad Company (1972) follows the journey of a refined Northerner, played by Barry Brown, who finds himself in a precarious situation during the Civil War. After being relieved of his possessions by the cunning Jeff Bridges, the two form an...

6.1

369 votes

6.1

369 votes

The Jericho Mile (TV)

1979 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Michael Mann

Cast Peter Strauss · Richard Lawson · Roger E. Mosley · Brian Dennehy

Synopsis The Jericho Mile (TV) (1979) follows the story of Rain Murphy, a man serving a life sentence in prison who opts for a solitary existence. He finds solace in distance running during his limited free time. His exceptional talent and...

6.1

116 votes

6.1

116 votes

Trouble with the Curve

2012 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Robert Lorenz

Cast Clint Eastwood · Amy Adams · Justin Timberlake · John Goodman

Synopsis Trouble with the Curve (2012) follows the story of Gus, a seasoned baseball scout who is urged by his team to retire. Determined to prove his worth, he requests one final scouting assignment. His friend Pete enlists the help of...

6.1

10K votes

6.1

10K votes

Miami Vice (TV Series)

1984 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Yerkovich · John Nicolella · Richard Compton · Leon Ichaso

Cast Don Johnson · Philip Michael Thomas · Edward James Olmos · Saundra Santiago

Synopsis Miami Vice (TV Series) (1984) aired from 1984 to 1990, spanning 5 seasons and 111 episodes. This groundbreaking television show delved into the gritty world of the Miami Metro-Dade police department's "Vice" unit, chronicling their relentless struggle against the city's...

6.0

26K votes

6.0

26K votes

Death Hunt

1981 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Peter Hunt

Cast Charles Bronson · Lee Marvin · Angie Dickinson · Andrew Stevens

Synopsis Death Hunt (1981) is a gripping tale inspired by actual events that unfolded in the Yukon Territory in 1931. The story revolves around Albert Johnson, a reclusive fur trapper with an unusual demeanor, who finds himself accused of murder. In...

6.0

1K votes

6.0

1K votes

Longstreet (TV Series)

1971 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Don McDougall · James H. Brown · David Lowell Rich · Paul Krasny

Cast James Franciscus · Marlyn Mason · Peter Mark Richman · Ann Doran

Synopsis Longstreet (TV Series) (1971) follows the journey of Mike Longstreet, an insurance investigator who loses his sight in a devastating explosion that also claims the life of his wife. With the support of his braille instructor, Nikki, and his loyal...

5.9

21 votes

5.9

21 votes

Cannon (TV Series)

1971 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jimmy Sangster · E. Arthur Kean · George McCowan · Lawrence Dobkin

Cast William Conrad · Patrick Culliton · Tom Pittman · Charles Bateman

Synopsis Cannon (TV Series) (1971) follows the thrilling exploits of Frank Cannon, a former police officer known for his robust build, distinctive voice, and refined palate for fine dining. After leaving the force, Cannon transitions into the role of a high-end...

5.9

135 votes

5.9

135 votes

Breakheart Pass

1975 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Tom Gries

Cast Charles Bronson · Ben Johnson · Ed Lauter · Jill Ireland

Synopsis Breakheart Pass (1975) follows the journey of frontier lawman John Deakin, who assumes the identity of a fugitive to infiltrate a group of notorious outlaws. His mission leads him to board a train, where he must navigate the dangers posed...

5.9

704 votes

5.9

704 votes

Magic

1978 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Ann-Margret · Burgess Meredith · Ed Lauter

Synopsis Magic (1978) follows the chilling tale of a ventriloquist, masterfully portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, whose life takes a dark turn when his seemingly innocuous dummy, Fats, starts to exhibit an unsettling level of autonomy. As Fats begins to display a...

5.9

1K votes

5.9

1K votes

The Midnight Man

1974 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Roland Kibbee · Burt Lancaster

Cast Burt Lancaster · Susan Clark · Cameron Mitchell · Morgan Woodward

Synopsis The Midnight Man (1974) follows the story of Jim Slade, a former police detective who is released from prison after serving time for a crime of passion. With the help of his parole officer, Linda, Slade secures a job as...

5.8

310 votes

5.8

310 votes

The Longest Yard

1974 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Burt Reynolds · Eddie Albert · Ed Lauter · Michael Conrad

Synopsis The Longest Yard (1974) is a gritty and action-packed film shot on-location at the Georgia State Prison, where the inmates are the protagonists and the guards are the antagonists. Eddie Albert portrays the ruthless warden who will stop at nothing...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Monsters (TV Series)

1988 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Ernest D. Farino · Bette Gordon · Jeffrey Wolf · Gerald Cotts

Cast John Bolger · Pamela Dean Kelly · John Saxon · Lisa Waltz

Synopsis Monsters (TV Series) (1988) is a chilling horror anthology series that echoes the style of "Tales from the Darkside," sharing the same producer, Richard Rubenstein, and effectively taking its place after the latter's conclusion. While "Tales from the Darkside" frequently...

5.8

42 votes

5.8

42 votes

Seraphim Falls

2006 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction David Von Ancken

Cast Pierce Brosnan · Liam Neeson · Michael Wincott · Anjelica Huston

Synopsis Seraphim Falls (2006) is an intense action thriller set in the aftermath of the American Civil War, featuring PIERCE BROSNAN and LIAM NEESON. Directed by David Von Ancken, known for his work on "The Shield" and "CSI," this film delves...

5.8

4K votes

5.8

4K votes