Robert Ryan
33 titles
Filmography
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Caught
(1949)After marrying a millionaire, a young woman eventually realizes his abuse and exploitation are symptoms of insanity. When she tries to obtain a divorce, he demands custody of their child. Desperate to free herself, she plots his murder.

The Professionals
(1966)Burt Lancaster and Lee Marvin headline the top-notch, rip-roaring Western action/adventure THE PROFESSIONALS. Four soldiers of fortune are hired by a wealthy Texan oil baron (Ralph Bellamy) to rescue his kidnapped wife (Claudia Cardinale), who's been spirited across the Mexican border by a band of mercenaries led by Jesus Raza (Jack Palance). The four rugged professionals, each regarded as a sp..

The Iceman Cometh
(1973)Considered the definitive film version of Eugene O'Neill's play, this simple tale of a birthday celebration at a saloon takes a devastating look at disillusionment and dashed hopes. Lee Marvin is haunting as Hickey, the madman that hides beneath the life of the party. John Frankenheimer's masterful interpretation stands as the single richest cinematic re-imagining of any American play.

The Tall Men
(1955)Clark Gable and Cameron Mitchell end up on a cattle drive after they fail at bank robbery.

The Naked Spur
(1953)Oscar-nominated story filmed in the stunning Rocky Mountains stars James Stewart as a bounty hunter in pursuit of ruthless outlaw Robert Ryan, and his beautiful girlfriend, Janet Leigh.

The Racket
(1951)Robert Ryan stars as a racketeer and Robert Mitchum stars as the one incorruptible cop on the force, who's determined to bring the mobster to justice in this classic police drama. Top Racketeer Nick Scanlon (Ryan) has anyone he can't bribe murdered until Captain McQuigg convinces Scanlon's moll (Lizabeth Scott) to talk. But McQuigg must still face his fellow cops, who are on Scanlon's payroll, before he can arrest Scanlon.

Hour of the Gun
(1967)When Marshal Wyatt Earp kills outlaw gangsters in a brawl, their leader aims to kill his brother in revenge. Doc Holliday lends the lawman a hand.

Crossfire
(1947)This gritty film noir made history as the first Hollywood film to confront antisemitism. Three of the era’s most celebrated Roberts—Young, Mitchum, and Ryan—star in the hard-hitting tale of a police detective and an army sergeant whose investigation into the murder of a Jewish veteran leads them to a psychotic soldier consumed by hatred and bigotry. The first B movie to be nominated for the Academy Award for best picture, CROSSFIRE also netted a best supporting actor nomination for Robert Ryan, whose breakthrough performance as the vicious killer established his edgy, tightly wound screen persona.

Clash by Night
(1952)Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan and Marilyn Monroe star in the story of a woman who marries a good, if simple, fisherman--but falls in love with another, more exciting and dangerous man. Based on the play by Clifford Odets.

Anzio
(1968)Despite advice to the contrary, an overly cautious General forgoes a wide-open road and finds himself in a battle that lasts four months.

The Outfit
(1973)After unknowingly robbing a syndicate bank, an ex-con demands $250,000 from the mob to avenge his brother's death in a dangerous quest for justice.

The Sky's the Limit
(1943)Fred Astaire finds a new dance partner in Joan Leslie in this delightful wartime musical.

The Longest Day
(1962)Allied forces prepare for a massive D-Day assault upon the beaches of Normandy during World War II.