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My favourite movie performances by male actors
On The Waterfront [DVD] [1954]On The Waterfront [DVD] [1954]
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MARLON shows how it's done. Still makes me wobbly with admiration for this iconic performance.
In The Heat Of The Night [DVD] [1967]In The Heat Of The Night [DVD] [1967]
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STEIGER pumped up to a level of intensity that can't be good for you.
Jaws 30th Anniversary 2dvd Special Edition [1975]Jaws 30th Anniversary 2dvd Special Edition [1975]
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ROBERT SHAW was far scarier than the shark. Movie acting that's as big as the screen.
The Swimmer [DVD] [1968]The Swimmer [DVD] [1968]
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LANCASTER pulls a performance out of nowhere. Full of humanity.
Look Back In Anger [VHS] [1958]Look Back In Anger [VHS] [1958]
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BURTON as an angry young man. Scintilating.
The Remains Of The Day [DVD] [1993]The Remains Of The Day [DVD] [1993]
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HOPKINS plays a character he seems to understand. Such depth.
Five Easy Pieces [DVD] [1970]Five Easy Pieces [DVD] [1970]
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NICHOLSON introduced his real acting talent in this, his first really meaty role, and you could not ignore it.
Mona Lisa [1985] [DVD] [1986]Mona Lisa [1985] [DVD] [1986]
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HOSKINS gives it some as a little man with big pride.
Midnight Cowboy [DVD] [1969]Midnight Cowboy [DVD] [1969]
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HOFFMAN makes this pathetic loser quite likable.
The Wicker Man [DVD] [1973]The Wicker Man [DVD] [1973]
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WOODWARD is very hot in this movie.
A Shot in the Dark [DVD] [1964] [US Import]A Shot in the Dark [DVD] [1964] [US Import]
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SELLERS with a performance of inspired idiocy.
Gumshoe [DVD] [1971]Gumshoe [DVD] [1971]
FINNEY brings great life to his role as a part-time private eye who dreams of being like Bogey.
Shadow Of A Doubt [DVD] [1942]Shadow Of A Doubt [DVD] [1942]
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COTTON is worryingly convincing as a creepy and cynical killer.
The King Of Comedy [1982] [DVD]The King Of Comedy [1982] [DVD]
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DeNIRO plays this likable loony beautifully.
Sleuth [DVD] [1972]Sleuth [DVD] [1972]
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CAINE in lovely form here.
It's A Wonderful Life [DVD] [1946]It's A Wonderful Life [DVD] [1946]
STEWART summons all his emotion and all his spirit for this one.
Spartacus [DVD] [1960]Spartacus [DVD] [1960]
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DOUGLAS Snr is not a man to mess with in this role. Such focus.
A Man For All Seasons [DVD] [1966]A Man For All Seasons [DVD] [1966]
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SCOFIELD is piety itself in a role actors can only dream of getting.
Hud [DVD] [1962]Hud [DVD] [1962]
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NEWMAN as the moody, broody, Hud.
Sexy Beast [DVD] [2001]Sexy Beast [DVD] [2001]
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KINGSLEY as a right nutter.
Casablanca [1942] [DVD]Casablanca [1942] [DVD]
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BOGEY being Bogey.
Rebecca [DVD] [1940]Rebecca [DVD] [1940]
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OLIVIER in one of his less Hammy roles. Exudes sophistication.
Jaws [DVD] [1976]Jaws [DVD] [1976]
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SCHEIDER as the town Sheriff with alot on his plate.
Ripley's Game [DVD] [2003]Ripley's Game [DVD] [2003]
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MALKOVICH is hilarious as a ruthless but laid back crimelord with refined taste.
Mutiny On The Bounty [DVD] [1962]Mutiny On The Bounty [DVD] [1962]
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HOWARD as a nasty piece of work who doesn't think much of lesser men.