List of the best Charles Durning movies: The Muppet Movie(1979), The Best Little Girl in the World(1981), Lakeboat(2000), Death and Texas(2004), Turn of Faith(2001), Polycarp(2007), Attica(1980), Dark Night of the Scarecrow(1981), The Choirboys(1977), When a Stranger Calls Back(1993), An Enemy of the People(1978), The Rosary Murders(1987) ... ...
7.6/10
Comedy, Kids & Family
UK|USA
1979
94 Minutes
Charles Durning Austin Pendleton Steve Martin Mel Brooks Milton Berle James Coburn Dom DeLuise Elliott Gould Bob Hope Madeline Kahn Carol Kane
kermit the frog fozzie bear businessman producer miss piggy gonzo cheery uplifting creative playful endearing florida hollywood, calif. car swamp friendship road trip movies hollywood song and dance
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
7.1/10
Drama
USA
1981
96 Minutes
Frank Powell
A hardened sergeant and the four core members of his infantry unit try to survive World War II as they move from battle to battle throughout Europe.
6.1/10
Drama
Canada|USA
2000
98 Minutes
Charles Durning Peter Falk Robert Forster J.J. Johnston Denis Leary Jack Wallace George Wendt Tony Mamet Roberta Angelica Saul Rubinek
Film adaptation of David Mamet's comic play Lakeboat about a grad student who takes a summer job on a Great Lakes freighter and sees life through the eyes of his low-brow crew members.
6.0/10
Comedy
USA
2004
78 Minutes
Marshall Ledger
Charles Durning Steve Harris Corbin Bernsen Jello Biafra Billy Ray Cyrus Mary Kay Place Andy Richter Susan Egan Chris Ellis Rance Howard Michael McShane
Football superstar "Barefoot" Bobby Briggs of the Austin Steers has been convicted of murder. Will he be allowed to play with his team on Megabowl Sunday before he is executed? That is what this mockumentary explores.
5.5/10
Drama
USA
2001
92 Minutes
Philly Russo
Charles Durning Tony Sirico Costas Mandylor Alan Gelfant Mia Sara Dayton Callie
The story of three friends who grew up in the same tough neighborhood and chose three very different paths. Joey became a cop, Frank became a priest, and Bobby went into the family business... See full summary »
2.7/10
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
USA
2007
85 Minutes
Alexander Hathaway
Charles Durning Beverly Lynne Michael Paré Brooke Lewis Julianne Michelle Brandon Slagle Kelli McCarty Mark Belasco Justin Deas
Through a series of horrific murders, the occult, biblical prophecy and sex clash in a melee of gore and mystery, with psychiatrists, attorneys, homicide detectives and rock stars all being suspects.
Drama
1980
97 Minutes
Charles Durning George Grizzard Glynn Turman Anthony Zerbe Henry Darrow Joel Fabiani Roger E. Mosley Morgan Freeman Michael Miller
prisoner prison guard hostage negotiator trooper disheartening tense gripping attica, n.y. prison cell prison life rebellion historical events accidental murder negotiation rivalry wretched excess underdog 1970s
Journalist Tom Wicker (George Grizzard) follows the 1971 New York prison revolt, described in his book "A Time to Die."
Horror
1981
100 Minutes
Otis P. Hazelrigg
Charles Durning Robert F. Lyons Claude Earl Jones Tonya Crowe Lane Smith Larry Drake Jocelyn Brando
scarecrow teacher classmate friend teenager shocking frightening brutal creepy dark cabin farm woods horror nightmares murder rescue quest transformation pursuit
Small-town vigilantes led by the mailman (Charles Durning) do not get away with killing a local simpleton.
Comedy, Drama
1977
119 Minutes
Spermwhale Whalen
Charles Durning Louis Gossett Jr. Perry King Clyde Kusatsu Stephen Macht Tim McIntire Randy Quaid Chuck Sacci Don Stroud James Woods Burt Young
cop police captain prostitute gay man friend victim madcap offbeat los angeles park police station drinking police work murder cover-up friendship prejudice fall quest 1970s
An old timer (Charles Durning), a bigot, a guy (Perry King) with a secret and other big-city policemen go too far.
Mystery & Thriller
1993
96 Minutes
John Clifford
Charles Durning Carol Kane Jill Schoelen Gene Lythgow Karen Austin Babs Chula John Destry Duncan Fraser Jenn Griffin Gary Jones Terence Kelly
A retired detective (Charles Durning) and a crisis-center counselor (Carol Kane) hunt a killer stalking a coed (Jill Schoelen).
7.1/10
Drama
USA
1978
103 Minutes
Steve McQueen Charles Durning Bibi Andersson Richard Dysart Michael Cristofer Michael Higgins Eric Christmas Robin Pearson Rose Richard Bradford John Levin Ham Larsen
doctor mayor brother wife intense bleak small town family home pollution corruption greed discovery underdog victorian era
A scientist stands against an entire town when he discovers their medicinal spa is polluted.
5.9/10
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1987
104 Minutes
Donald Sutherland Charles Durning Josef Sommer Belinda Bauer James Murtaugh John Danelle Addison Powell Kathleen Tolan Tom Mardirosian Anita Barone
priest police detective reporter police officer serial killer chilling dark suspenseful detroit church newsroom police station serial murders roman catholicism trust confession love clergy mystery temptation
A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.
5.8/10
Comedy, Drama
USA
1987
84 Minutes
Small time crooksters Nick (Peter Falk) and Charlie (Charles Durning) have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and ... See full summary »
5.6/10
Romance
USA
1998
85 Minutes
Fatty
Katrin Cartlidge Charles Durning Daryl Hannah Moira Kelly Peter Riegert Campbell Scott Eric Stoltz Anne De Salvo Saundra Santiago Bruce MacVittie Tegan West
Jimmy needs $900 to clear a gambling debt but a series of lies leads to Ray trying to raise the cash from friends who owe him money.
4.9/10
Drama
USA
1988
90 Minutes
Bertrum
Jessica Lange Charles Durning Tess Harper Donald Moffat Ann Wedgeworth Patricia Arquette Nina Draxten
father daughter sister uncle mother teen girl bleak melodramatic tense duluth, minn. family home hospital room family dysfunction father/daughter relationship injury alzheimer's disease alcoholism teenage rebellion growing up transformation
After generations of being apart, an accident brings a family back together and they begin to cope with their original issues.
4.2/10
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Horror
USA
2013
100 Minutes
Eric Roberts Charles Durning Robert Loggia Dustin Diamond Rob Bogue Rachael Robbins Kim Allen Ken Del Vecchio Suzi Lorraine Nina Transfeld
'Bonnie and Clyde' are reinvented in SCAVENGER KILLERS, where a charming judge and a hot criminal defense attorney go on a maniacal killing rampage. With bizarre, yet somehow believable, ... See full summary »
Drama
1975
98 Minutes
Alvin "Al" Green
Maureen Stapleton Charles Durning Michael Brandon Elizabeth Berger Lewis Charles Natalie Core Alan Fudge Florence Halop Danna Hansen Jacquelyn Hyde Holly Irving
widow friend mail carrier dancer love interest emotional somber uplifting household ballroom death loneliness dance romance revitalization quest love 1970s
A widowed grandmother (Maureen Stapleton) falls in love at a ballroom, dancing with a married mailman (Charles Durning).
Other, Fantasy
2002
96 Minutes
Kelsey Grammer Charles Durning Katherine Helmond Brian Bedford Elaine Hendrix Ana Ortiz Luis Garcia Colin Cunningham Lupe Ontiveros Wallace Shawn
santa claus saint king amusing mind miami destiny christmas work transformation
Santa Claus (Charles Durning) wants to pass the torch to his reluctant son (Kelsey Grammer) who would rather stay in Miami and enjoy the nightlife.
Other, Musical
1996
97 Minutes
Angela Lansbury Charles Durning Michael Jeter Terrence Mann David Norona Debra Wiseman Rosalind Harris Bryan Murray Lynsey Bartilson Grace Keagy Linda Kerns
mrs. claus santa claus stableman toy maker airy amusing charming new york city north pole life lessons christmas love friendship child labor adventure transformation 1910s
She (Angela Lansbury) is stranded in 1910 New York City while testing a new route for Mr. Claus (Charles Durning).
8.0/10
Drama
USA
2011
86 Minutes
Judge Frier
Michael Rivera Martin Kove Charles Durning Robert Loggia Joyce DeWitt Angela Little Thomas G. Waites Tonye Patano Eric Etebari Erika Smith Rachael Robbins
8.0/10
Gay & Lesbian, Crime, Drama
USA
1975
130 Minutes
Eugene Moretti
Al Pacino John Cazale Charles Durning Chris Sarandon Sully Boyar James Broderick Penelope Allen Carol Kane Marcia Jean Kurtz Amy Levitt Susan Peretz
bank robber detective wife lover fbi agent tense emotional witty bank new york city robbery love triangle quest escape forbidden love 1970s
Three amateur bank robbers plan to hold up a bank. A nice simple robbery: Walk in, take the money, and run. Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could go wrong does.
7.0/10
Comedy, Drama
USA
1979
120 Minutes
Coach Johnson
Nick Nolte Mac Davis Charles Durning Dayle Haddon Bo Svenson Steve Forrest G.D. Spradlin Dabney Coleman Savannah Boucher Marshall Colt Guich Koock
athlete football player coach jock dark gritty brash dallas football field football hunting drugs corruption ambition teamwork sports rise fall rivalry 1970s
A satire of American professional football in which a veteran pass-catcher's individuality and refusal to become part of the team family is bitterly resented by his disciplinarian coaches.
6.9/10
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
USA
1983
108 Minutes
Col. Erhardt
Mel Brooks Anne Bancroft Charles Durning Tim Matheson Jose Ferrer Christopher Lloyd George Gaynes George Wyner Jack Riley Lewis J. Stadlen Ronny Graham
actor actress pilot secret agent tailor nazi collaborator madcap hilarious cheeky engaging warsaw, poland theater backstage stage england show business musicals world war ii nazi occupation william shakespeare
At the onset of WW2, a Polish actor's family and the Polish Resistance help the troupe of a theatre escape Poland and the invading Nazis.
6.8/10
Mystery & Thriller
USA|West Germany
1977
146 Minutes
President David T. Stevens
general renegade thrilling silo rocket ultimatum air force truth pursuit
An imprisoned rogue USAF general with a secret personal agenda, escapes the brig and takes over an ICBM silo, threatening to start WW3.
6.4/10
Crime, Drama
USA
1988
105 Minutes
Dutch Peltz
James Woods Lesley Ann Warren Charles Durning Charles Haid Raymond J. Barry Randi Brooks Steven Lambert Annie McEnroe Vicki Wauchope
police detective pretty woman serial killer police captain brooding intense thrilling los angeles police station bookstore city investigation serial murders romance defiance pursuit mystery 1980s
An obsessive, insubordinate homicide cop is convinced a serial killer is loose in the Hollywood area and disobeys orders in order to catch him.
5.3/10
Action
USA
1979
111 Minutes
Harold `'The Whale'` Remmens
Brooke Shields Ken Marshall Charles Durning John Crawford Harvey Lewis Robert Brian Berger Geoffrey Lewis Gregory Walcott Helen Boll
Tilt is the story of a young girl, who is a pinball machine wizard. Because she does not get on with her parents, Tilt is contemplating running away from home, and skipping school one day ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller
1999
93 Minutes
Det. Charlie Duffy
A former detective (Burt Reynolds) tries to negotiate the release of his ex-partner (Charles Durning) and a congressman's family, held hostage in a hotel.
Other, Drama
2004
96 Minutes
Ozzy Larson
Joe Mantegna Jean Smart Charles Durning Kari Matchett Jordy Benattar Rod Wilson Andrew Chalmers Rosemary Dunsmore Tannis Burnett Angelo Tsarouchas Jack Jessop
As the holidays approach, a man (Joe Mantegna) learns that his unfaithful wife (Jean Smart) wants a divorce.
Crime, Drama
1989
96 Minutes
Earl Mulcahaney
A New York police detective (Angie Dickinson) sees a pattern to policewomen slayings, and it shows she may be next.
Other, Romance
2004
90 Minutes
Santa Claus
Kelli Williams Patrick Muldoon Charles Durning Bruce Thomas Shannon Wilcox Martin Mull Bridget White David Starzyk Jordan Orr Shane Baumel Erica Gimpel
A strangely familiar man (Patrick Muldoon) may be the answer to a 33-year-old woman's (Kelli Williams) long-ago holiday wish for true love.
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
1980
108 Minutes
Arnold
Robby Benson Linda Grovenor Charles Durning Elsa Lanchester Bud Cort Peter Coyote
A San Francisco cabby (Robby Benson) who wants to be a rock star is blamed for the death of a top nuclear scientist.
8.3/10
Comedy, Drama
USA
1973
129 Minutes
Lt. William Snyder
Paul Newman Robert Redford Robert Shaw Charles Durning Ray Walston Eileen Brennan Harold Gould John Heffernan Dana Elcar Jack Kehoe Dimitra Arliss
con artist mentor gangster amusing witty engaging chicago deception shady dealings revenge scams gambling revenge quest underdog 1930s
Two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.
7.2/10
Comedy
UK|Germany|USA
1994
111 Minutes
Waring Hudsucker
Tim Robbins Ethan Coen Jennifer Jason Leigh Paul Newman Charles Durning John Mahoney Jim True-Frost Bill Cobbs Bruce Campbell Joe Grifasi John Seitz
executive naïve person undercover reporter janitor concierge board member lighthearted amusing new york city tower office street restaurant apartment business inventions corporate culture corruption journalism rags to riches
A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.
7.1/10
Crime, Drama
USA
1993
98 Minutes
Bill Flower
James Spader Mandy Patinkin M. Emmet Walsh Charles Durning Joel Grey Samantha Mathis Chris Penn
A thrill seeker agrees to help a shady professional gambler win a high stakes poker game. However, they lose and become captives of two eccentric rich men who decide to forcibly keep them on their remote gated ranch as indentured servants.
6.6/10
Comedy, Other
USA
1995
103 Minutes
Henry Larson
Holly Hunter Robert Downey Jr. Anne Bancroft Charles Durning Dylan McDermott Geraldine Chaplin Cynthia Stevenson Steve Guttenberg Claire Danes Austin Pendleton David Strathairn
single mother daughter parent sister brother love interest amusing frenetic emotional family home dinner party airplane mother/daughter relationship thanksgiving family dysfunction class conflict holidays single mothers rivalry growing up
After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson faces spending the holiday with her family.
6.5/10
Romance
USA
1979
106 Minutes
Michael "Mickey" Potter
Burt Reynolds Jill Clayburgh Candice Bergen Charles Durning Frances Sternhagen Austin Pendleton Mary Kay Place MacIntyre Dixon Jay O. Sanders Charles Kimbrough Alfie Wise
divorce singer brother sister-in-law schoolteacher charming emotional amusing new york city boston school church divorce love triangle new life midlife crisis rivalry transformation love 1970s
A divorced man falls in love, but somehow he can't get over his ex-wife. This affects his love life in comic ways. Based on Dan Wakefield's novel.
6.3/10
Comedy
USA
1986
103 Minutes
Deke Yablonski
Burt Lancaster Kirk Douglas Alexis Smith Charles Durning Dana Carvey Darlanne Fluegel Eli Wallach Monty Ash Billy Barty
Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone.
6.1/10
Comedy
UK
2008
96 Minutes
Burt Reynolds Camilla Arfwedson Ty Davies Charles Durning Peter Gunn Derek Jacobi Tony Jayawardena Gemma Lawrence Alistair Petrie Kelly Price Michael Wildman
movie star agent client actor actress landlady amusing witty england countryside bed and breakfast theater barn culture clash arrogance life lessons theater production failing career show business fall
A sleazy Hollywood agent tricks one of his clients, a faded action star, into playing King Lear in an amateur charity production in England.
6.0/10
Musical, Comedy
USA
1982
114 Minutes
Governor
Burt Reynolds Dolly Parton Dom DeLuise Charles Durning Jim Nabors Robert Mandan Lois Nettleton Theresa Merritt Noah Beery Jr. Raleigh Bond Barry Corbin
madam sheriff governor reporter prostitute football player playful endearing amusing outlandish brothel texas prostitution morality publicity small-town life tradition forbidden love wretched excess 1980s
A town's Sheriff and regular patron of a historical whorehouse fights to keep it running when a television reporter targets it as the Devil's playhouse.
5.8/10
Crime, Drama
USA
1985
109 Minutes
Chucky
Burt Reynolds Candice Bergen George Segal Charles Durning Jose Perez Richard Lawson Castulo Guerra Dar Robinson
ex-convict consultant millionaire drug dealer mobster friend spectacular suspenseful palm beach, fla. balcony everglades mansion fresh start murder kidnapping fighting organized crime revenge love 1980s
Released from prison, Stick meets up with a friend and joins him on a job delivering a bag. His friend gets killed in the setup. Stick gets away and is ready to forget all and see his daughter, but they won't forget.
5.7/10
Comedy
USA
1985
93 Minutes
Ross
Tom Hanks Dabney Coleman Lori Singer Charles Durning Carrie Fisher Edward Herrmann James Belushi Irving Metzman Tom Noonan Gerrit Graham David L. Lander
violinist femme fatale government official friend quirky madcap washington, d.c. government building airport mistaken identity espionage conspiracy unlikely romance working undercover music pursuit rivalry adventure love 1980s
A man picked randomly out of a crowd is made the target of CIA survelliance and pursuit.
3.5/10
Sci-Fi
USA|Australia|Yugoslavia|UK
1990
89 Minutes
Colonel Clancy
Michael Nouri Darlanne Fluegel Maxwell Caulfield Charles Durning Sebastian Allen Frano Lasic Darren Nesbitt Janez Vajevec Ena Begovic Vjenceslav Kapural
In Norway, a military plane crashes under mysterious circumstances; In his last message, the pilot reported many lights falling from the sky. NATO wants to play down the incident, but the ... See full summary »
Drama, Romance
1998
97 Minutes
Earl Pulmer
JoBeth Williams Michael Ontkean Barbara Barrie Charles Durning Dina Merrill
Stranded at the airport with her estranged husband (Michael Ontkean), a woman (JoBeth Williams) realizes their marriage is worth saving.
Comedy
1970
87 Minutes
Superintendent
Robert De Niro Allen Goorwitz Jennifer Salt Charles Durning Lara Parker Bruce Price Andy Parker Ricky Parker
vietnam vet neighbor producer black panther resident beautiful woman hilarious shocking offbeat new york city greenwich village apartment street voyeurism veterans black power movement filmmaking race relations political activism temptation
A porno filmmaker (Robert De Niro) learns from a master (Allen Garfield) and turns urban guerrilla in New York.
Drama
2006
99 Minutes
Yammi
Armin Mueller-Stahl Trevor Morgan Ray Liotta Charles Durning Samantha Mathis Ron Perlman Diana Scarwid Julie Lott
teen boy artist father neighbor art dealer mother emotional inspiring new york state small town pennsylvania art gallery house countryside art coming of age mentorship homophobia father/son relationship drinking
Drama
2008
88 Minutes
Charlie Adler
Burt Reynolds Bret Harrison Shannon Elizabeth Charles Durning Jennifer Tilly Brandon Olive Gary Grubbs Caroline McKinley
card sharp wife call girl gambler mentor protégé engaging melodramatic suspenseful las vegas casino airplane new orleans household gambling relationships poker money competition schemes
A former cardsharp (Burt Reynolds) finds a way to get back in the game by forming an alliance with an up-and-coming poker player (Bret Harrison).
7.4/10
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
USA
1982
111 Minutes
Les Nichols
Dustin Hoffman Jessica Lange Teri Garr Dabney Coleman Charles Durning Bill Murray Sydney Pollack George Gaynes Geena Davis Doris Belack Ellen Foley
actor actress agent director roommate girlfriend amusing charming new york city television studio apartment restaurant family home love triangle deception cross-dressing actors transformation love 1980s
Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap.
6.7/10
Mystery & Thriller, Western
USA
1976
95 Minutes
O'Brien
Charles Bronson Ben Johnson Jill Ireland Richard Crenna Charles Durning Ed Lauter David Huddleston Roy Jenson
outlaw marshal governor mistress federal agent soldier thrilling gutsy train utah fort humboldt train travel diptheria gun running conspiracy american indian wars mystery adventure 1870s
John Deakin is being transported, as a prisoner, on a train with supplies and medicine to Fort Humboldt, Nevada.
6.2/10
Comedy, Drama
USA
2002
76 Minutes
George
Mark Thompson Kevin Pollak Dana Delany Jere Burns Charles Durning Garry Marshall James Franco David Keith Joe Mantegna
Keith Bennets mother passed away a year ago, and he feels like he has moved on with his life, until one morning his mothers jewelry shows up on Keiths bathroom sink. The same jewelry she ... See full summary »
5.5/10
Comedy
USA
1976
111 Minutes
James Caan Elliott Gould Michael Caine Diane Keaton Charles Durning Lesley Ann Warren Val Avery Jack Gilford Dennis Dugan Carol Kane Kathryn Grody
thief friend entertainer prisoner gangster bank robber engaging witty playful charming lighthearted positive prison bank new york city restaurant big city home bank robbery prison break
Two hopelessly-out-of-their-class conmen attempt to pull off the largest bank heist of the nineteenth century. They gain the enmity of the most famous bank robber in the world, and the ... See full summary »
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