Cast: Jon Polito

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


Direction Paul Attanasio · Kenneth Fink · Alan Taylor · Nick Gomez

Cast Richard Belzer · Clark Johnson · Yaphet Kotto · Kyle Secor

Synopsis Homicide: Life on the Street (TV Series) (1993) delves into the gritty world of a Baltimore police homicide unit as they tackle a series of brutal and complex crimes. The show offers a raw and unfiltered look at the detectives'...

7.9

123 votes

7.9

123 votes

Miller's Crossing

1990 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Joel Coen

Cast Gabriel Byrne · Marcia Gay Harden · Albert Finney · Jon Polito

Synopsis Miller's Crossing (1990) is set in the 1920s and revolves around an Irish mob boss (Albert Finney) and his loyal right-hand man (Gabriel Byrne) who face a challenge to their control over the city from a ruthless Italian underboss (Jon...

7.8

58K votes

7.8

58K votes

American Gangster

2007 · Movie · 157 min. · United States

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Denzel Washington · Russell Crowe · Carla Gugino · Cuba Gooding Jr.

Synopsis American Gangster (2007) follows the journey of Frank Lucas, a previously unnoticed driver for a prominent black crime lord in the inner city. After his boss's sudden demise, Frank seizes the opportunity to establish his own criminal empire and pursue...

7.6

75K votes

7.6

75K votes

The Big Lebowski

1998 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Joel Coen

Cast Jeff Bridges · John Goodman · Julianne Moore · Steve Buscemi

Synopsis The Big Lebowski (1998) follows the laid-back Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, who finds himself in a series of bizarre and comedic misadventures after being mistaken for a wealthy man with the same name. When two thugs soak his prized rug...

7.6

117K votes

7.6

117K votes

Modern Family (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 22 min. · United States

Direction Steven Levitan · Christopher Lloyd · Jason Winer · Michael Spiller

Cast Ed O'Neill · Sofia Vergara · Julie Bowen · Ty Burrell

Synopsis Modern Family (TV Series) (2009) spans 11 seasons and 250 episodes, offering a comedic and satirical exploration of three distinct families and the challenges they encounter. The show revolves around the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, a delightfully large and blended family. Through...

7.5

55K votes

7.5

55K votes

Barton Fink

1991 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Joel Coen

Cast John Turturro · John Goodman · Judy Davis · Michael Lerner

Synopsis Barton Fink (1991) follows the journey of a talented playwright from New York, Barton Fink, who is lured to the bustling city of Hollywood in 1941 to pen a script for a wrestling film starring the renowned Wallace Beery. As...

7.4

25K votes

7.4

25K votes

The Man Who Wasn't There

2001 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Joel Coen

Cast Billy Bob Thornton · Frances McDormand · Tony Shalhoub · James Gandolfini

Synopsis The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) unfolds in the sweltering summer of 1949, focusing on Ed Crane (Billy Bob Thornton), a barber in a quiet northern California town, who finds his life lacking in fulfillment. In a desperate bid to...

7.3

29K votes

7.3

29K votes

The Gangster Chronicles (TV Series)

1981 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Richard C. Sarafian

Cast Michael Nouri · Joe Penny · Brian Benben · Kathleen Lloyd

Synopsis The Gangster Chronicles (TV Series) (1981) is a gripping crime drama that spans 13 episodes, delving into the authentic lives of notorious gangsters Bugsy Siegel, Lucky Luciano, and Al Capone. The series meticulously draws from genuine historical events, offering a...

7.1

50 votes

7.1

50 votes

The Crow

1994 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Alex Proyas

Cast Brandon Lee · Ernie Hudson · Michael Wincott · Bai Ling

Synopsis The Crow (1994) follows the chilling tale of a man who, after being savagely killed, returns from the grave as a supernatural avenger. Driven by an insatiable thirst for vengeance, he seeks justice for the brutal slaying of his fiancée...

7.0

49K votes

7.0

49K votes

Crime Story (TV Series)

1986 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Chuck Adamson · Gustave Reininger · Leon Ichaso · Aaron Lipstadt

Cast Dennis Farina · Tony Denison · John Santucci · Stephen Lang

Synopsis Crime Story (TV Series) (1986) follows the gripping narrative of a tenacious Chicago police detective's relentless pursuit to thwart a young criminal's brutal ascent within the city's organized crime syndicate. Set in 1963, the story revolves around Lieutenant Michael Torello,...

6.9

127 votes

6.9

127 votes

Highlander

1986 · Movie · 110 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Russell Mulcahy

Cast Christopher Lambert · Sean Connery · Roxanne Hart · Beatie Edney

Synopsis Highlander (1986) is a captivating fantasy film that enthralled audiences with its iconic phrase, "There can be only one." The story revolves around Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert), one of the dwindling number of immortals who have been engaged in a...

6.8

58K votes

6.8

58K votes

Flags of Our Fathers

2006 · Movie · 132 min. · United States

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Ryan Phillippe · Jesse Bradford · Adam Beach · John Benjamin Hickey

Synopsis Flags of Our Fathers (2006) delves into the harrowing events of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which took place in the winter of 1945 on a rugged island south of Japan. This intense conflict saw over 22,000 Japanese soldiers perish...

6.7

48K votes

6.7

48K votes

Crime Story (TV)

1986 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Abel Ferrara

Cast Dennis Farina · Tony Denison · Bill Smitrovich · Steve Ryan

Synopsis Crime Story (TV) (1986) is set in Chicago, 1963, where Lieutenant Mike Torello, portrayed by Dennis Farina, is a volatile cop known for his impulsive nature and willingness to bend the rules. Torello's world collides with that of Ray Luca,...

6.4

102 votes

6.4

102 votes

The Equalizer (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Michael Sloan · Richard Lindheim · Alan Metzger · Tobe Hooper

Cast Edward Woodward · Keith Szarabajka · Robert Lansing · Mark Margolis

Synopsis The Equalizer (TV Series) (1985) follows the journey of Robert McCall, a formidable and straightforward private investigator who established his own agency after departing from a mysterious government organization. McCall dedicates his skills to assisting individuals whose issues are overlooked...

6.2

102 votes

6.2

102 votes

Big Eyes

2014 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Tim Burton

Cast Amy Adams · Christoph Waltz · Danny Huston · Jason Schwartzman

Synopsis Big Eyes (2014) delves into the captivating true story of Margaret Ulbrich, an American artist who gained prominence in the 1960s for her distinctive paintings of children with large, expressive eyes. The narrative unfolds as Margaret's husband, Walter Keane, appropriates...

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6.1

17K votes

6.1

17K 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

Big Nothing

2006 · Movie · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jean-Baptiste Andrea

Cast Simon Pegg · David Schwimmer · Alice Eve · Natascha McElhone

Synopsis Big Nothing (2006) follows the story of Charlie, a former educator now out of work, who crosses paths with Gus in a call center. The two decide to collaborate with Gus's ex-girlfriend, Josie, a former beauty queen, on a seemingly...

5.9

2K votes

5.9

2K votes

Murder in the First (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Steven Bochco · Eric Lodal · Jesse Bochco · Allison Anders

Cast Taye Diggs · Currie Graham · Ian Anthony Dale · Kathleen Robertson

Synopsis Murder in the First (TV Series) (2014) is a gripping and thought-provoking crime drama that aired from 2014 to 2016, spanning three seasons and 32 episodes. The series takes a unique approach to storytelling by meticulously examining a single murder...

5.7

332 votes

5.7

332 votes