List of the best F. Murray Abraham movies: Amadeus(1984), Jamila(1994), The First Circle(1991), Love, Marilyn(2012), A Little Game(2014), Eruption(1998), The Day of the Siege: September Eleven 1683(2012), BloodMonkey(2007), The Grand Budapest Hotel(2014), An Innocent Man(1989), Muppets From Space(1999), The Bridge of San Luis Rey(2004) ... ...
Biography, Drama, History
USA|France|Czechoslovakia|Italy
1984
158 Minutes
Antonio Salieri
F. Murray Abraham Thomas Hulce Jeffrey Jones Elizabeth Berridge Simon Callow Roy Dotrice Christine Ebersole Charles Kay Kenny Baker Lisbeth Bartlett Barbara Bryne
composer rival musician engaging passionate vienna royal court ambition music jealousy deception wolfgang amadeus mozart royalty rivalry fall 18th century
The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him.
Drama, Romance
Germany|Kyrgyzstan
1994
101 Minutes
Older Seit
F. Murray Abraham Linh Dan Pham Nikolai Kinski Jason Connery
In the 1940s, young Kirghiz boy falls hopelessly for Jamilla, but their love has no future.
Drama
Ireland
1991
189 Minutes
Staline
joseph stalin security head prisoner diplomat scientist gripping dark emotional profound labor camp russia embassy moral dilemma communism espionage technology imprisonment temptation sacrifice quest
When a field (which has been farmed by the McCabe family for generations) goes up for auction, the patriarch of the McCabe family will stop at nothing to prevent a rich American from buying it.
Documentary
USA|France
2012
105 Minutes
F. Murray Abraham Elizabeth Banks Adrien Brody Lindsay Lohan Oliver Platt Uma Thurman
Modern day celebrities interpret excerpts from memoirs written by people who knew Marilyn Monroe as well as her recently discovered personal journals and letters.
Kids & Family, Drama
USA
2014
92 Minutes
Norman Wallach
F. Murray Abraham Makenna Ballard Janeane Garofalo Ralph Macchio Rachel Dratch Olympia Dukakis Fátima Ptacek Kimberly Quinn Gabriel Rush Franklin Ojeda Smith Oona Laurence
young girl rich kid chess grandmaster chess player amusing charming confident creative crafty emotional heartwarming inspiring uplifting new york united states life lessons growing up chess friendship discovery
A young girl finding her way around the city and her own life through chess lessons. This is also about being open to all the clues about your life and your options that surround you everyday.
Action
Peru
1998
92 Minutes
President Mendoza
F. Murray Abraham Cyril O'Reilly Carlos Carrasco Patricia Velasquez
Sam Hunter, an American photojournalist, is ostensibly covering the Pope's visit to the South American country of San Pedro. But Sam's real goal is to track down the elusive revolutionary ... See full summary »
Drama, History
2012
114 Minutes
Marco D'Aviano
F. Murray Abraham Enrico Lo Verso Alicja Bachleda-Curus Jerzy Skolimowski Piotr Adamczyk Cristina Serafini Marius Chivu Antonio Cupo Giorgio Lupano Yorgo Voyagis Daniel Olbrychski
grand vizier sultan prophet dark vienna rome siege ottoman empire battle quest 17th century
In the summer of 1683, 300,000 warriors of the Ottoman Empire laid siege to Vienna. On Sept. 11, the main battle between Polish cavalry and the Turks began.
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
2007
90 Minutes
F. Murray Abraham Matt Reeves Laura Aikman Sebastian Armesto Freishia Bomambehran Mascagni Andrea Freishia Bomanbehram Amy Manson Matt Ryan
Comedy, Drama
Germany|USA
2014
99 Minutes
Ralph Fiennes F. Murray Abraham Mathieu Amalric Adrien Brody Willem Dafoe Jeff Goldblum Jude Law Harvey Keitel Bill Murray Edward Norton Saoirse Ronan
concierge protégé guest elderly woman lover police detective charming confident chilling hotel ski resort europe hotel room office police station hospitality sexual conquests elder care murder false accusations
A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel's glorious years under an exceptional concierge.
Crime, Drama
USA
1989
113 Minutes
Tom Selleck F. Murray Abraham Laila Robins David Rasche Richard Young Badja Djola Todd Graff
prisoner engineer patriarch wife police detective crooked cop bleak suspenseful brutal prison family home courtroom fight for justice showdown excess corruption challenge revenge underdog 1980s
A man is framed by two corrupt cops for drugs. After he gets out of prison, he comes after them.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
1999
88 Minutes
Jeffrey Tambor F. Murray Abraham Rob Schneider Josh Charles Ray Liotta David Arquette Andie MacDowell Kathy Griffin Pat Hingle Hulk Hogan Veronica Alicino
gonzo kermit the frog fozzie bear miss piggy rat government official amusing outer space spaceship house earth identity alien landing friendship going home invisibility discovery underdog 1990s
Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
Drama
UK|Spain|France
2004
124 Minutes
Robert De Niro F. Murray Abraham Kathy Bates Gabriel Byrne Geraldine Chaplin Émilie Dequenne Adriana Domínguez Harvey Keitel Pilar López de Ayala John Lynch Mark Polish
monk archbishop nobleman mistress marquesa daughter somber disheartening lima, peru courtroom bridge family home investigation spanish inquisition trial disaster religion divine intervention quest transformation
In 1714 Peru, a friar is tried by the Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge.
Adventure
USA|Switzerland
1989
104 Minutes
Abdul Hamid
Amber O'Shea F. Murray Abraham Maud Adams James Michael Gregary Ron Dortch Laurent Le Doyen
sultan wife slave schoolgirl son sultry tense turkey palace harems politics human rights human trafficking husband/wife relationship kidnapping sacrifice love underdog 19th century
At the dawn of the 19th century, a young French woman is kidnapped and forced into a sultan's harem in Turkey. Fiercely independent, she resists, but must make choices in order to survive. ... See full summary »
Drama
2002
90 Minutes
Tony Goldwyn F. Murray Abraham Kurt Fuller Stacy Edwards Colleen Camp Giancarlo Giannini
Townspeople believe an amiable drifter (Tony Goldwyn) may be the Second Coming after he establishes himself as a do-gooder.
Drama, History
1995
95 Minutes
Martin Sheen F. Murray Abraham Stephen Davies Catherine Hicks Don Stroud Sasha Jenson Michael Oliver Jeffrey Combs Michael C. Gwynne Anthony Crivello
Dillinger's (Martin Sheen) reported 1934 death gives him a new life, but Chicago mobster Capone (F. Murray Abraham) wants him to pull one more heist.
Drama
USA
2000
133 Minutes
Crawford
Sean Connery Rob Brown F. Murray Abraham Anna Paquin Busta Rhymes April Grace Michael Carmen Pitt Michael Nouri
basketball player writer mentor teenager engaging inspiring brooklyn, n.y. apartment basketball court friendship talent writing race relations culture clash discovery growing up 2000s
A young writing prodigy finds a mentor in a reclusive author.
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
France|Canada|UK
1993
87 Minutes
Zargo
A business man decides to kill his wife but the plan sets off a chain of weird events that cause his life to become a living hell.
Comedy
1999
84 Minutes
Prof. Covington
Bronson Pinchot Gailard Sartain F. Murray Abraham Susan Danford Philip Godawa Rick Rogers Farouk Valley-Omar Matthew Haldenby
great-nephew best friend egyptian mummy curator love interest madcap hilarious lighthearted playful egypt kitchen museum docks party jail mummies love triangle reincarnation mishaps
A 3,000-year-old mummy causes havoc for Laurel and Hardy's nephews (Bronson Pinchot, Gailard Sartain) as one tries to win the affections of a museum curator's daughter.
Action, War, Drama, History
2009
139 Minutes
Siniscalco Barozzi
Rutger Hauer Raz Degan F. Murray Abraham Christo Jivkov Antonio Cupo Cécile Cassel Kasia Smutniak
emperor military officer brutal gripping medieval kingdom germany conquest rivalry 12th century
A young man and his army challenge German ruler Frederick Barbarossa (Rutger Hauer) in the 12th century.
Comedy, Action
USA
1993
131 Minutes
John Practice
Arnold Schwarzenegger Austin O'Brien Charles Dance F. Murray Abraham Art Carney Frank McRae Tom Noonan Robert Prosky Anthony Quinn Mercedes Ruehl Ian McKellen
fictitious character young boy crime boss henchman theater owner police officer amusing offbeat suspenseful los angeles new york city movie theater mansion police station fantasy world movies heroism unlikely allies magic murder
With the help of a magic ticket, a young movie fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character.
Crime, Drama
USA
1995
93 Minutes
Al Capone
C. Thomas Howell Lisa Zane Doug Wert F. Murray Abraham Martin Kove David Parry Clint Howard Michael Malota Kevin Sheridan Ben Ryan Ganger Aaron Siefers
Bonnie and Clyde were no match for Depression Era gangster George "Babyface" Nelson and his moll Helen Womack. Constantly on the lam from the law and from Chicago's biggest crime lord Al ... See full summary »
Comedy, Drama, Music
USA|UK|France
2013
104 Minutes
Bud Grossman
Oscar Isaac Ethan Coen Carey Mulligan John Goodman Garrett Hedlund F. Murray Abraham Justin Timberlake Ethan Phillips Robin Bartlett Max Casella Jerry Grayson
musician singer-songwriter music producer mogul confident engaging passionate greenwich village new york city club stage chicago folk music struggle success social event rise 1960s
A week in the life of a young singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961.
Comedy
USA
1995
95 Minutes
Leader
Woody Allen Helena Bonham Carter Mira Sorvino Michael Rapaport F. Murray Abraham Claire Bloom Olympia Dukakis David Ogden Stiers Jack Warden Peter Weller Dan Moran
sportswriter wife prostitute porn star boy biological mother outlandish witty new york city parenthood adoption greek mythology genius discovery quest 1990s
When he discovers his adopted son is a genius, a New York sportswriter seeks out the boy's birth mother: a ditzy porn star and prostitute.
Action
USA
1994
96 Minutes
Wolfe Sr.
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.
Biography, Drama
Italy|Romania
2008
123 Minutes
Leon See
Andrea Iaia Anna Valle Paolo Seganti Burt Young Paul Sorvino F. Murray Abraham Kasia Smutniak Eleonora Martinelli Antonio Cupo Stefano Meglio Bruno Bilotta
The life of Primo Carnera a.k.a. "Ambling Alp", Italian professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from June 1933 to June 1934, but also accused by some of having ties to the mob.
Action, Adventure
USA|Hong Kong|Croatia|France|Hungary
2018
118 Minutes
Cardinal
Taron Egerton Jamie Foxx Ben Mendelsohn Eve Hewson Jamie Dornan F. Murray Abraham Tim Minchin Paul Anderson Josh Herdman Cornelius Booth Björn Bengtsson
robin hood thief friend villain warrior sheriff thrilling amusing tense cool confident intense england forest mansion castel sant' angelo jail woods robin hood revenge
A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.
Crime, Drama
USA
1983
170 Minutes
Omar Suarez
Al Pacino Michelle Pfeiffer Steven Bauer Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Robert Loggia Miriam Colon F. Murray Abraham Paul Shenar Harris Yulin Ángel Salazar Arnaldo Santana
drug lord friend kingpin detective girlfriend dark brutal gory intense miami household restaurant drug trade organized crime drug addiction violence corruption self-destruction rise fall
In 1980 Miami, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA
2013
118 Minutes
Gregor
Colin Farrell Noomi Rapace Terrence Howard Dominic Cooper Isabelle Huppert Armand Assante F. Murray Abraham Luis Da Silva Jr.
gangster crime boss associate neighbor gripping suspenseful city apartment building apartment office organized crime power struggle retribution blackmail revenge pursuit 2010s
In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is helped by a woman seeking retribution.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1978
108 Minutes
Eppis
Richard Dreyfuss Susan Anspach Bonnie Bedelia John Lithgow Ofelia Medina Nicolas Coster F. Murray Abraham Fritz Weaver Jorge Cervera Jr. Michael Hershewe Rita Karin
private investigator politician ex-hippie ex-girlfriend fugitive father amusing offbeat los angeles office house swimming pool corruption political campaign investigation terrorism counterculture pursuit mystery love
An ex-'60s radical now working as a private eye is hired by an old flame to investigate a political smear campaign. The case becomes more dangerous as it unfolds.
Sci-Fi, Action
USA
1998
98 Minutes
Adhar Ru'afo
Patrick Stewart Jonathan Frakes Brent Spiner LeVar Burton Michael Dorn Gates McFadden Marina Sirtis F. Murray Abraham Donna Murphy Anthony Zerbe Gregg Henry
captain jean-luc picard commander android lieutenant alien doctor confident engaging thrilling fascinating outer space alien planet starship enterprise spacecraft village immortality science investigation rebellion political repression
When the crew of the Enterprise learn of a Federation conspiracy against the inhabitants of a unique planet, Captain Picard begins an open rebellion.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure
USA
2019
103 Minutes
Tony
Ken Jeong Kiersey Clemons F. Murray Abraham Thomas Mann Yvette Nicole Brown Arturo Castro Adrian Martinez Jason Burkey
The romantic tale of a sheltered uptown Cocker Spaniel dog and a streetwise downtown Mutt.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
USA
1997
105 Minutes
Dr. Gates
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.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
2001
91 Minutes
Cyrus Kriticos
Tony Shalhoub Embeth Davidtz Matthew Lillard Shannon Elizabeth Alec Roberts JR Bourne Rah Digga F. Murray Abraham
ghost hunter psychic nephew lawyer child nanny frightening thrilling gory mansion haunted house junkyard library haunted houses ghosts family survival trapped discovery escape
A widower (Tony Shalhoub), his daughter, his son and others become trapped in a house with vengeful spirits.
Comedy
1975
111 Minutes
Mechanic
Walter Matthau George Burns Richard Benjamin Lee Meredith Carol Arthur Howard Hesseman Ron Rifkin Fritz Feld Jack Bernardi F. Murray Abraham
comedian performers nephew television producer amusing hilarious witty cheeky television studio new york city new jersey stage comedy show business aging collaboration reunion friendship rivalry 1970s
After a long separation, two former vaudeville partners reunite to renew their friendship and their feud.
Drama
USA
1976
138 Minutes
Robert Redford Dustin Hoffman Jack Warden Martin Balsam Hal Holbrook Jason Robards Jane Alexander Meredith Baxter Ned Beatty Stephen Collins Penny Fuller
reporter editor politician teamwork engaging intricate tense emotional washington, d.c. watergate hotel apartment newsroom parking deck big city journalism political intrigue richard nixon carl bernstein bob woodward scandal
"The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation.