Frederic Forrest
Date of Birth: 23 Dec 1936
Country: USA
Biography: Frederic Fenimore Forrest, Jr. is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Chef in Apocalypse Now, When The Legends Die, It Lives Again, the neo-Nazi surplus store owner in Falling Down, Right to Kill? and for playing the writer Dashiell Hammett twice in film -- in Hammett and in Citizen Cohn. He had a role as the renegade Mexican-Indian Blue Duck in the 1989 miniseries, Lonesome Dove. He was Academy Award-nominated in the Supporting Actor category for his role in The Rose. (Wikipedia)
Total Credits at Criticker: 56 (Actor)
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- 21 Jump Street: Pilot (1987) - S1 E1
- America, What a Town (1987) - S1 E2
A bittersweet comedy that follows three generations of the unlucky Tredici family from Corsica in the 1940's to an Indiana fruit farm in the present. (FilmAcres)
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Michael is a recovering alcoholic/drug user. Back on the wagon, he's now responsible for a young, beautiful, and pregnant wife. He's working the graveyard shift at a gas station to support his new family, but the job drives him crazy. Then a wealthy stranger, Stuart, enters Michael's life, taking Michael through a tour of the seediest and slimiest parts of L.A. underbelly. Is Stuart leading Michael to hell, or salvation? (imdb)
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We follow Captain Willard on his mission into Cambodia to assassinate a renegade Green Beret who has set himself up as a God among a local tribe (imdb)
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A paranoid and personally-secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on will be murdered.
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Hank and Frannie don't seem to be able to live together anymore. After a five-year relationship, lustful... (imdb)
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An unemployed defence worker frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society, begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them. (imdb)
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Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love... (imdb)
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L.A. 1948: private eye Jake Gittes shall convict the client Jake Berman's wife of adultery. But instead of making her a scene like planned, Berman shoots her lover in affect - or was it murder?
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A hapless Navy grunt is assigned SP duty. The catch : he must escort a beautiful female prisoner on her way to prison for going AWOL... (imdb)
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A young man tries to help a teenage European girl whom escaped from a clinic hospital after witnessing the murder of her parents by a serial killer and they try to find the killer before the killer finds them. (imdb)
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Lonesome Dove (1989) - TV Mini-Series
Epic story about two former Texas rangers who decide to move cattle from the south to Montana. Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call run into many problems on the way, and the journey doesn't end without numerous casualties (imdb)
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Tom Logan is a horse thief. Rancher David Braxton has horses, and a daughter, worth stealing. But Braxton has just hired Lee Clayton, an infamous "regulator", to hunt down the horse thieves; one at a time. (imdb)
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Eugene and Jody Scott are paid a surprise visit by a stranger who turns out to be Frank Davies, the father of the original monster baby from the previous film. Davies warns the couple that their unborn child may be similarly at risk, and thereby in mortal danger from a nationwide task force dedicated to destroying the monster infants.
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The story of the tragic life of a self destructive female rock star, modeled after Janis Joplin. (imdb)
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Based on Robert Penn Warren's 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All the King's Men tells the story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. (Sony Pictures)
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A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family. (imdb)
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Andersonville (1996) - TV Movie
Sort of Civil War version of "Schindler's List" looks at the atrocities that occurred in the 1864 prisoner-of-war camp run by the Confederacy in Georgia. The prison originally planned to house 8000, eventually swelled to 33,000 which left little shelter, food or water for the prisoners and unclean conditions. (imdb)
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The novel writter Dashiell Hammett is involved in the investigation of the mysterious disappearance of a beautiful chinese cabaret actress in San Francisco. (imdb)
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Based on a true story. Shortly after World War II, Preston Tucker is a grandiose schemer with a new dream, to produce the best cars ever made. With the assistance of Abe Karatz and some impressive salesmanship on his own part, he obtains funding and begins to build his factory. The whole movie also has many parallels with director Coppola's own efforts to build a new movie studio of his own. (imdb)
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Hungarian immigrant Mike Laszlo has done well for himself since arriving in the USA nearly 50 years ago. He is particularly proud of his daughter, Ann, a successful lawyer. Following the release of some secret WWII records by the Russians, Mike finds himself accused of being a notorious war criminal. He's convinced it's a communist plot to discredit him and insists that Ann defend him in court. (imdb)
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Young marrieds Lori and Tom relocate from Chicago to the country where they end up living next to Carl, a right-wing radical who beats his wife, Helen. When Tom goes away for a few days, Lori, with the help of best friend, Monica, investigates the disappearance of Helen. Of course, this isn't the best idea, since it involves sneaking into gun-nut Carl's house in the middle of the night. (imdb)
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Citizen Cohn (1992) - TV Movie
A harsh look at the life and times of Roy Marcus Cohn, Esquire, thorough flashbacks as he's dying of AIDS in a New York hospital. Cohn was the chief counsel to Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy during the "Red Scare" of the late fifties. (imdb)
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Looting, pilfering, plundering, robbing, and generally having the time of their lives. (imdb)
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents Ethan Carter (Dean Cain) and Julie Sanders (Jennifer Beals) are on a mission to infiltrate a radical militia group led by a madman (Stacey Keach) who's devised a plot to assassinate the U.S. president. Once that's done, he plans to overthrow the government with the aid of anthrax-loaded missiles. But no one is who or she appears to be -- and the clock is ticking -- in this action-packed thriller.
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An American veteran (Weller) of the Dominican Republic intervention (LBJ era) is running a hotel in Miami, and is trying to put the memories of the intervention behind him. He gets involved with a former Dominican Republic general's wife (McGillis). He then gets duped through a series of intricate plot twists into helping a group of people trying to rip the general off. (imdb)
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An investment banker (Paul Mercurio) travels to Louisiana to snag the account of an eccentric millionaire (Malcolm McDowell) but gets involved with his lusty wife, Mardi Gras, and (possibly) a satanic cult. The events in and around New Orleans change him forever and give a new slant on The American Dream. (imdb)
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After his mistress is murdered a Mafia leader goes after the killer with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues. (imdb)
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Determined to start a new life in the country, the Turner Family - Dad, stepmom, little Jennifer and teenager Matt - leaves the city for the wilds of Virginia. The move creates problems for everyone, especially Matt, who feels lost and alone in his new surroundings. Fortunately, the Turners are helped by a homeless collie who becomes part of their lives - and Matt does a lot of growing up as a result of the dog's unflinching loyalty. (imdb)
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Mickey Rourke, Frederick Forrest and Danny Trejo star in this action-packed drama about a gang of psychotic criminals who have taken control of a Texas shopping mall. Only one misfit cop is brave enough to go in and face the maniacs -- because he's looking for his brother, who lives on the other side of the law. (AllMovie)
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5 children end up dead all on the same day. The main detective (Hopper) is assigned to find the killer. For political reasons the local mafia gets the same 'assignment'. Who will find the killer first...?
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Against the Wall (1994) - TV Movie
Based on the true story of the uprising at Attica Prison in 1971. Michael Smith, a new recruit to the prison service, along with several of his colleagues get caught up in a prison riot fueled by bad prison management and a lack of understanding by the guards (imdb)
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A tragic accident changes a family forever in this drama set in Montana. When 12-year-old Arnold (Jason Presson) accidentally kills his 17-year-old brother Eugene, Arnold's father (Robert Duvall) angrily vents his grief, his mother (Glenn Close) hides in fear, and his mean uncle (Frederic Forrest) gets in the way. Luckily, Arnold's wise grandfather (Wilford Brimley) tries to help the shattered family adjust.
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A young, rebellious Ute Indian joins the rodeo circuit and falls in with a drunken mentor who teaches him the ways of the ring and the world. (imdb)
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A teen faces her impending adulthood in the carefree sex and drug revolution years of the early 80's prior to fears of AIDS. (imdb)
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The Deliberate Stranger (1986) - TV Movie
Based on a true story, this film depicts the life of Theodore Robert Bundy, the serial killer. In 1974, after having murdered several young women, he leaves Seattle for Utah, where he is a law student and where other girls disappear. It takes the cooperation of a number of police forces to work efficiently on this case. Soon, but not soon enough, the police eliminate endless possibilities and close in on him. (imdb)
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A disturbed lesbian librarian kidnaps a beautiful young woman she's obsessed with, breaks her foot to keep her incapacitated, then starts to kill off people she believes are intruding in their "relationship". (imdb)
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Who Will Love My Children? (1983) - TV Movie
Based on a true story of Iowa farm wife Lucile Fray, Ann-Margret plays a dying mother of ten who's last wish is to find loving families for her children. (imdb)
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Gotham (1988) - TV Movie
Eddie is a private detective. When a client asks him to help persuade his ex-wife to leave him alone, Eddie says yes. Nothing strange about that ?, well 'ex' refers to the fact that she died 10 years ago. Eddie thinks this will be an 'easy money' case, but soon falls for the beautiful woman who insists she's no ghost. (imdb)
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Crash Dive (1997) - Direct-to-Video
The crew of the nuclear submarine USS Ulysses rescues supposed victims of a boat disaster, but the victims turn out to be terrorists intent on capturing nuclear weapons aboard the sub. Only a former SEAL, now a submarine consultant, can save the crew by sliding aboard while the sub is underwater. The term "crash dive" refers to the sudden dropping of a sub to escape detection, an act that a nuclear sub is never supposed to make. Of course, it comes into play in this film. (imdb)
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When the top secret prototype of the Nova Stealth fighter has been stolen, the Pentagon launches big alarm; the plane shouldn't come into hostile hands. There is only one man who can get back the plane; the test-pilot Vince Conners. He and his partner Jannick pursues the Nova to Libya but when they land at the site their mission fails. Jannick has been captured and Conners is on the run. (imdb)
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When the exiled leader of a free party decides to return to his own country and attempt to remove the dictator currently in place there, several western governments are determined to stop him. A group is assembled, consisting of old friends, former lovers and hired assassins in order to dissuade him from returning "before his time". This group is appalled at the lengths to which western intelligence will go to stop the man from returning, and they conspire together to allow him to leave. (imdb)
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Calamity Jane (1984) - TV Movie
19th century frontierwoman Martha Jane Canary (1852-1903)--better known as Calamity Jane--is portrayed by Jane Alexander. She plays down the Hollywood glamour that afflicted Arthur's and Day's interpretations. This made-for-TV film details the private Jane rather than the public image. It was based on letters sent by Jane to her daughter back east; Suzanne
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The Habitation of Dragons (1992) - TV Movie
Two brothers of totally different natures live in a small town in Texas. Since the death of their father they confront one another all the time for all kind of major and minor problems.
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A woman flies from Los Angeles to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of her identical twin. What she finds out could get her killed.
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Little Girl Lost (1988) - TV Movie
Based on a true story, The Brady family fight to adopt a little girl they fostered. But then social welfare decide to send Tella back to her natural father, who it is apparent is sexually and physically abusing her. The Bradys fight to get her back.
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Francis Ford Coppola's masterful 1979 Vietnam War epic was previously expanded in 2001 into Apocalypse Now Redux by adding back 49 minutes of excised footage. This 2019 version of the film clocks in midway between the two prior releases by including just some of that added footage. In addition, the entire film has been remastered in 4K.
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21 Jump Street (1987) - TV Series
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This evocative faux documentary imagines a dystopian near future in which the government monitors every woman's sexual activity. At its center is Allison Golding (Ali Thomas), serving a life sentence for having an abortion. As politicians, journalists and other key figures discuss Allison's case, they reveal how American society reached this totalitarian state.
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Two children are kidnapped and held for ransom by a madman. Soon, however, the children's father begins to suspect that their mother may possibly have had something to do with the crime. (imdb)
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A young rising boxer is torn between choosing two women to be with in his life, a stripper and a TV star, both of whom join forces to make him be dependent on one forever. (imdb)
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precious victims (1993) - TV Movie
Paula and Robert Sims are desperate: their 12 day old baby has been kidnapped. Since there's no trace of the kidnappers, they address the public for help. Their daughter is found dead shortly thereafter. When the same happens three years later to their second daughter, Sheriff Yocom becomes suspicious.
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The Parade (1984) - TV Movie
Before the annual 4th of July parade, Rachels life is thrown into turmoil when her estranged husband returns after years in prison asking to be a part of her life again, also affecting their teenage daughter and Rachel's mother Sarah. (imdb)
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