List of the best Charles S. Dutton movies: Blind Faith(1998), Against the Ropes(2004), The Piano Lesson(1995), Racing for Time(2008), Alien 3(1992), A Low Down Dirty Shame(1994), Comeback Dad(2014), Carter High(2015), Android Cop(2014), Jack Reed: A Search for Justice(1994), Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance(1996), Zooman(1995) ... ...
Crime, Drama
USA
1998
117 Minutes
Charles S. Dutton Courtney B. Vance Kadeem Hardison Lonette McKee Garland Whitt Karen Glave Jeff Clarke Nancy Herard Jim Jones Alex Karzis Dan Lett
lawyer teenager police chief uncle nephew gripping somber tense bronx, n.y. courtroom race relations troubled youth murder case family forced confession underdog quest 1990s
In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses,... See full summary »
Drama
USA|Germany
2004
111 Minutes
Director
Meg Ryan Omar Epps Tony Shalhoub Tim Daly Charles S. Dutton Kerry Washington Joe Cortese Sean Bell
puerto rican engaging emotional cleveland boxing recruiting underdog 1970s
A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Drama
1995
95 Minutes
Boy Willie
Charles S. Dutton Alfre Woodard Carl Gordon Tommy Hollis Lou Myers Courtney B. Vance Zelda Harris Rosalyn Coleman Tommy La Fitte
sharecropper sister slave grandmother child profound moving powerful pittsburgh mississippi slavery family piano money race relations life lessons sacrifice love 1850s
An heirloom handed down by slaves divides a brother (Charles Dutton) and sister (Alfre Woodard) in 1936 Pittsburgh.
Drama
2008
96 Minutes
Director
Charles S. Dutton Elizabeth Peña Yaya DaCosta Zulay Henao Saige Thompson Alessandra Ford Balazs Tiffany Haddish
An officer (Charles S. Dutton) at a teenage correctional facility breaks down racial divisions by organizing a track team.
Sci-Fi, Horror
USA|UK
1992
115 Minutes
Sigourney Weaver Charles S. Dutton Charles Dance Paul McGann Brian Glover Ralph Brown Danny Webb Christopher John Fields Holt McCallany Lance Henriksen
survivor marine creature criminal prisoner alien frightening dark outer space spaceship prison confinement battle redemption survival murder violence discovery escape rescue
After her last encounter, Ellen Ripley crash-lands on Fiorina 161, a maximum security prison. When a series of strange and deadly events occur shortly after her arrival, Ripley realizes that she has brought along an unwelcome visitor.
Comedy, Action
USA
1994
100 Minutes
Rothmiller
Keenen Ivory Wayans Charles S. Dutton Jada Pinkett Smith Salli Richardson-Whitfield Andrew Divoff Corwin Hawkins Carlos Cervantes Gregory Sierra
private detective secretary dea agent drug lord friend old flame amusing madcap thrilling los angeles restaurant office car california loss of job redemption drug trade investigation assumed identity teamwork
An ex-cop, now a private detective, takes on the search for the millions stolen by a drug lord.
Drama
USA
2014
90 Minutes
Othell
Tatyana Ali Charles S. Dutton Loretta Devine Brad James Donna Biscoe Elizabeth Omilami Jael Roberson Takara Clark
A man tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Drama
USA
2015
110 Minutes
Vivica A. Fox Charles S. Dutton Pooch Hall David Banner Reginald C. Hayes Robert Hayes Aundre Dean Lynn Andrews III
During the 1980s Carter High School in Dallas, Texas was a football powerhouse. This is the story of four of the student athletes whose off the field activities cost them their future.
Action
USA
2014
90 Minutes
Michael Jai White Charles S. Dutton Randy Wayne Kadeem Hardison Larissa Vereza Gerald Webb Duane Avery Morgan Benoit
In the year 2045, a L.A.P.D. detective and his new Android partner enter the Zone, which is a forbidden section of the city plagued with an unknown disease. Together, they discover the reason everyone is sick, and try to stop the illness.
Crime, Drama
1994
96 Minutes
Brian Dennehy Charles S. Dutton Miguel Ferrer Susan Ruttan Joe Grifasi Michael C. Gwynne Allison Mackie Marjorie Monaghan Michael Talbott Charles Hallahan Rex Linn
A Chicago detective (Brian Dennehy) uncovers a crime ring while investigating the death of a nightclub stripper.
Drama
1996
96 Minutes
Lieutenant Charles Silvera
Brian Dennehy Charles S. Dutton Susan Ruttan Michael Talbot Peter Outerbridge Larissa Laskin Dean McDermott Barbara Eve Harris Frank Moore Anthony Sherwood Garnet Harding
A Chicago police detective (Brian Dennehy) links the murders of immigrants to a Russian con artist, not a local labor dispute.
Drama
1995
95 Minutes
Louis Gossett Jr. Charles S. Dutton CCH Pounder Cynthia Martells Indigo Hill Harper Khalil Kain
gangster father girl witness dark tense gritty emotional inner city street neighborhood gangs death of a child murder urban poverty violence vigilantism revenge sacrifice underdog
The Brooklyn father (Louis Gossett Jr.) of a slain girl appeals to the media when witnesses refuse to come forward.
Drama
USA
1993
113 Minutes
Fortune
Sean Astin Ned Beatty Charles S. Dutton Robert Prosky Lili Taylor Jon Favreau Jason Miller Christopher Reed Greta Lind Scott Benjaminson Ron Dean
football player student father tutor best friend coach uplifting charming rousing university of notre dame indiana small town factory football college athletics ambition father/son relationship perseverance growing up underdog
Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.
Action
USA
1994
96 Minutes
Ice-T Rutger Hauer Charles S. Dutton Gary Busey F. Murray Abraham John C. McGinley William McNamara Jeff Corey
homeless person psychiatrist oil baron investor cia agent brutal suspenseful dark thrilling pacific northwest forest cabin seattle murder hunting homelessness class conflict rivalry escape pursuit
A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.
Comedy
Australia
1988
112 Minutes
Leroy Brown
Paul Hogan Linda Kozlowski Charles S. Dutton John Meillon Ernie Dingo Hechter Ubarry Juan Fernandez Kenneth Welsh
australian girlfriend police officer adventurer suicidal person drug dealer amusing frenetic rousing new york city skyscraper boat department store colombia city life kidnapping drug cartel outsider adventure pursuit
Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under.
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
USA
2013
92 Minutes
Detective Margolis
Stephen Lang Corbin Bleu Charles S. Dutton Michelle Pierce Daniel Hugh Kelly C.J. Thomason Sabrina Gennarino Daniel Aldema Tauvia Dawn John Lewis
young man coworker son detective bleak brutal chilling suspenseful city hospital home united states resurrection wishes curse horror car accident death of friend escape metamorphosis
Jake is given a Monkey's Paw that grants 3 wishes. After the first 2 wishes leave his friend Cobb undead, Cobb pushes Jake to make a final wish.
Drama
2012
94 Minutes
Cofield
Common Michael Rainey Jr. Charles S. Dutton Dennis Haysbert Danny Glover Meagan Good Marc John Jefferies Lonette McKee Tracey Heggins Sammi Rotibi
Accompanied by his young nephew (Michael Rainey Jr.), an ex-convict (Common) tries to raise money through a drug deal.
Drama
USA
2007
123 Minutes
Maceo
Danny Glover LisaGay Hamilton Yaya DaCosta Charles S. Dutton Vondie Curtis-Hall Gary Clark Jr. Stacy Keach Ruben Santiago-Hudson
club owner pianist guitarist singer landlord frenetic amusing alabama club train station field technology music industry debt changing times underdog rise 1950s
1950. Rural Alabama. Cotton harvest. It's a make-or-break weekend for the Honeydripper Lounge and its owner, piano player Tyrone "Pine Top" Purvis. Deep in debt to the liquor man, the ... See full summary »
Biography, Drama
USA|Germany
2008
129 Minutes
Willie 'Pops' Davis
Dennis Quaid Rob Brown Clancy Brown Omar Benson Miller Charles S. Dutton Darrin Dewitt Henson Nelsan Ellis Nicole Beharie
college student football player coach teammate uplifting engaging new york state college football field football college civil rights racism heisman trophy sports transformation quest 1950s
A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
Drama, Comedy
USA
1999
118 Minutes
Willis Richland
Glenn Close Julianne Moore Liv Tyler Chris O'Donnell Charles S. Dutton Patricia Neal Ned Beatty Courtney B. Vance Donald Moffat Lyle Lovett Danny Darst
aunt niece widow theatrical producer scapegoat crafty gripping engaging playful mississippi small town schemes suicide framed for murder small-town life inheritance mystery temptation 1990s
Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
Drama
South Africa|USA
1995
111 Minutes
John Kumalo
James Earl Jones Richard Harris Vusi Kunene Leleti Khumalo Charles S. Dutton Eric Miyeni Dambisa Kente Ian Robers Jack Robinson
priest bigot son preacher father bleak emotional powerful south africa johannesburg, south africa village farm apartheid murder case healing redemption fall sacrifice love transformation
A South African preacher goes to search for his wayward son, who has committed a crime in the big city.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
USA
1997
105 Minutes
Mira Sorvino Jeremy Northam Josh Brolin Giancarlo Giannini Charles S. Dutton Alexander Goodwin Alix Koromzay F. Murray Abraham
scientist colleague husband humanoid child transit worker suspenseful frightening melodramatic new york city subway train station laboratory underground apartment epidemic science disappearance unlikely allies evolution
Three years ago, entomologist Dr. Susan Tyler genetically created an insect to kill cockroaches carrying a virulent disease. Now, the insects are out to destroy their only predator, mankind.
Drama
USA
1989
98 Minutes
Lou
Patricia Neal Shelley Winters Mako Rochelle Oliver Charles S. Dutton Lily Knight Jenny Chrisinger Michael O'Neill Madeleine Thornton-Sherwood
Two sisters have put aside their differences to set up a comfortable life together but when one of them falls in love with an Asian mechanic, her stuffy, intolerant sister falls into a rage that threatens to destroy their relationship.
Comedy
USA|Mexico
2005
80 Minutes
The Mayor
Christopher McDonald Emilio Estevez T.K. Carter Ronny Cox Charles S. Dutton Charles Durning George Hamilton
Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Don Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena, to take action.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2015
100 Minutes
Roger
Sanaa Lathan Michael Ealy Morris Chestnut L. Scott Caldwell Charles S. Dutton John Getz Tess Harper Kathryn Morris Rutina Wesley Holt McCallany Jessica Parker Kennedy
lobbyist ex-boyfriend romantic interest police officer co-worker stalker dark emotional intense office apartment bar car street bedroom breakup fling obsession stalking stress
After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
Drama
USA|Germany
2004
111 Minutes
Director
Meg Ryan Omar Epps Tony Shalhoub Tim Daly Charles S. Dutton Kerry Washington Joe Cortese Sean Bell
puerto rican engaging emotional cleveland boxing recruiting underdog 1970s
A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Romance, Action
USA
2015
81 Minutes
Cop
Sophie Lowe Beau Knapp Dale Dickey Robert Taylor Charles S. Dutton Sameera Eligeti David Weiss
Seventeen year old LOLA FRANKLIN runs away from home but allows the world to believe she has been kidnapped. Intent on making her way across country, she meets a boy (MARLO) her age in a ... See full summary »
Drama
2004
117 Minutes
William Thomas
Alan Rickman Yasiin Bey Mary Stuart Masterson Gabrielle Union Kyra Sedgwick Charles S. Dutton Merritt Wever Clayton LeBouef
surgeon janitor administrator assistant doctor moving powerful inspiring nashville, tenn. baltimore laboratory hospital college hotel research racism medicine surgery pioneering quest
While contending with racism during the '30s and '40s, lab technician (Mos Def) Vivien Thomas works with Dr. Alfred Blalock (Alan Rickman) to improve surgical techniques.
Romance
2015
86 Minutes
Harris
Amy Acker Dylan L. Bruce Camille Mitchell Tammy Gillis Casey Manderson Charles S. Dutton Milo Shandel Emily Tennant
A best-selling romance novelist moves to Portland to cure his writer's block and unknowingly falls in love with his biggest critic. When their true identities are revealed, they have to find the courage to take a leap of faith.
Drama
USA
2008
102 Minutes
Rev. Sanders
Nicole Beharie Will Patton Alfre Woodard Tim Blake Nelson Michael O'Keefe Alvin "Xzibit" Joiner Charles S. Dutton Malcolm Barrett Tim Ware Paul David Story David Warshofsky
single mother district attorney police officer mother defense attorney narcotics officer inspiring powerful emotional prison courtroom housing project diner church texas fight for justice drug bust wrongfully accused custody battle racism
A single mother struggles to clear her name after being wrongly accused and arrested for dealing drugs in an impoverished town in Texas.
Romance
Netherlands|USA|France|Italy|UK
1994
93 Minutes
Howlin' Wolf
Marco Hofschneider Robin Givens Rick Johnson Charlotte Ross Edward Herrmann Jack Coleman Charles S. Dutton Hinton Battle Anthony Herrera David Long
foreign exchange student southern belle friend pretty woman emotional paris france virginia university college culture clash interracial romance prejudice coming of age growing up love discovery 1950s
A French football playing exchange student falls in love.
Drama
USA
2012
105 Minutes
George
Martin Papazian Tristan Lake Leabu Laura San Giacomo Azura Skye Audrey Marie Anderson A.J. Cook Ronnie Gene Blevins Charles S. Dutton Taylor Kinney Lombardo Boyar Doug Purdy
A haunted soldier just back from war and a boy who has never known peace in his home life embark on a life-changing journey as they become unlikely friends -- and one another's last shot at redemption.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
USA
2010
104 Minutes
Percy
Paul Bettany Lucas Black Dennis Quaid Tyrese Gibson Kate Walsh Adrianne Palicki Kevin Durand Charles S. Dutton Jon Tenney Willa Holland Doug Jones
archangel michael archangel gabriel husband wife teenager waitress angel dark eerie diner mojave desert los angeles apocalypse virtue redemption quest escape 2010s
When a group of strangers at a dusty roadside diner come under attack by demonic forces, their only chance for survival lies with an archangel named Michael, who informs a pregnant waitress that her unborn child is humanity's last hope.
Drama
USA
1993
97 Minutes
Mr. Butler
Allen Hughes Tyrin Turner Jada Pinkett Smith Vonte Sweet Larenz Tate MC Eight Ryan Williams Too $hort Samuel L. Jackson Charles S. Dutton Glenn Plummer
gang member girlfriend teacher junkie bleak gritty los angeles projects watts district gangs drugs violence guns crime coming of age escape fall 1990s
A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
Action
USA|UK|France|Germany|Japan
1998
88 Minutes
Agent Alan Ford
Patrick Swayze Meat Loaf Aday Randy Travis Gabriel Casseus Brian Vincent Brenda Strong Graham Beckel Stephen Tobolowsky Charles S. Dutton Erin Broderick
ex-convict truck driver gunrunner fbi agent wife daughter thrilling melodramatic suspenseful new jersey atlanta georgia maryland highway truck yard journey second chance debt illegal arms hijacking
A weapons loaded truck is shadowed by FBI and ATF. It explodes and kills the driver. Jack, just out of prison, is pressured into driving another truck from Atlanta to NJ. Things get rough when hijacking attempts are made.
Drama, Biography, Music
2015
120 Minutes
William "Pa" Rainey
Queen Latifah Michael Kenneth Williams Khandi Alexander Mike Epps Tika Sumpter Tory Kittles Oliver Platt Bryan Greenberg Charles S. Dutton Mo'Nique
Musical, Drama
USA
2009
107 Minutes
Asher Book Kristy Flores Paul Iacono Paul McGill Naturi Naughton Kay Panabaker Kherington Payne Collins Pennie Walter Perez Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Debbie Allen
high-school student singer dancer actor friend teacher engaging emotional creative high school dance studio costume party subway new york city aspirations performance friendship romance relationships show business
An updated version of the musical Fame (1980), which centered on the students of the New York Academy of Performing Arts. The name of the school in 1980 was Fiorello Laguardia High School.
Gay & Lesbian, Drama
USA
1996
120 Minutes
Richard Belzer De'aundre Bonds Andre Braugher Thomas Jefferson Byrd Gabriel Casseus Albert Hall Hill Harper Harry Lennix Bernie Mac Wendell Pierce Roger Guenveur Smith
gang member actor cop bus driver charming emotional powerful bus washington, d.c. race relations protest politics quest discovery underdog 20th century
A disparate group of African-American men travel by bus to Washington, DC for the Million Man March.