Cast: Ed Lauter
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Ed Lauter. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 109
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
How the West Was Won (TV Series)
1978 · Series · 82 min. · United States
Direction Bernard McEveety · Barry Crane · Vincent McEveety · Alf Kjellin
Cast Ricardo Montalban · James Arness · Christopher Lee · Vicki Schreck
7.0
167 votes
7.0
167 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