José Ferrer

José Ferrer

January 8, 1912 · 114 years old

José Ferrer (January 8, 1912 – January 26, 1992), was a Puerto Rican actor and director. He was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.

Known For

25 titles
1
Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia

1962 · 3h 47m · Movie

The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.

8.3
2
Dune

Dune

1984 · 2h 17m · Movie

A Duke's son leads desert warriors against the galactic emperor and his father's evil nemesis to free their desert world from the emperor's rule.

6.3
3
The Caine Mutiny

The Caine Mutiny

1954 · 2h 4m · Movie

When a U.S. Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardises the ship, the first officer is urged to consider relieving him of command.

7.7
4
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy

A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy

1982 · 1h 28m · Movie

In the early 20th century, wacky inventor Andrew Hobbs and his wife Adrian invite two other couples for a weekend party at their romantic summer house in the countryside in this paean to Ingmar Bergman's Smiles of a Summer Night.

6.6
5
The Sentinel

The Sentinel

1977 · 1h 32m · Movie

A New York fashion model's old brownstone houses a sinister evil.

6.3
6
To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

1983 · 1h 47m · Movie

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.

6.9
7
The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965 · 4h 20m · Movie

An all-star, large scale epic movie that chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

6.5
8
The Swarm

The Swarm

1978 · 1h 56m · Movie

Deadly African bees spread over Texas and kill thousands of people. Scientists led by Bradford Crane and Captain Helena Anderson try to find an antidote and destroy the swarm - against the advice of Army General Thalius Slater.

4.5
9
Ship of Fools

Ship of Fools

1965 · 2h 29m · Movie

A varied group of passengers boarding a ship bound for pre-WWII Germany represents a microcosm of early-1930s society.

7.1
10
The Little Drummer Boy

The Little Drummer Boy

1968 · 25m · Movie

An orphan drummer boy who hates humanity finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men en route to Bethlehem.

6.9
11
Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge

1952 · 1h 59m · Movie

Fictional account of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

7.0
12
Battle Creek Brawl

Battle Creek Brawl

1980 · 1h 35m · Movie

A young Asian-American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fighting competition.

5.7
13
Fedora

Fedora

1978 · 1h 54m · Movie

Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement only to discover the horrible truth behind her success.

6.8
14
The Evil That Men Do

The Evil That Men Do

1984 · 1h 30m · Movie

A former assassin comes out of retirement to avenge the brutal murder of his friend at the hands of a sadistic torturer employed by an oppressive foreign dictatorship.

5.9
15
Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc

1948 · 2h 25m · Movie

The abbreviated life of the 15th-century French heroine.

6.4
16
The Big Bus

The Big Bus

1976 · 1h 28m · Movie

A nuclear powered bus driving cross-country, from New York City to Colorado, is destined for disaster due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby.

5.6
17
Hired to Kill

Hired to Kill

1990 · 1h 36m · Movie

A fashion photographer and seven models travel to a South American island fortress, ostensibly to do a fashion shoot. In reality, the photographer is a mercenary, and their job is to free an imprisoned rebel leader.

4.9
18
The Cockleshell Heroes

The Cockleshell Heroes

1955 · 1h 37m · Movie

During World War II, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them.

6.5
19
Dracula's Dog

Dracula's Dog

1977 · 1h 27m · Movie

Communist soldiers accidentally unleash Dracula's servant and dog, Zoltan, during Romanian excavations. They set out to find the last living descendant, unaware of danger.

4.4
20
Deep in My Heart

Deep in My Heart

1954 · 2h 12m · Movie

Biographic movie about the American composer Sigmund Romberg.

6.3
21
Return to Peyton Place

Return to Peyton Place

1961 · 2h 3m · Movie

The residents of Peyton Place are not happy when its most famous resident, Alison Mackenzie, writes a "shocking" novel detailing the sinful secrets of the town.

5.9
22
The Fifth Musketeer

The Fifth Musketeer

1979 · 1h 44m · Movie

When French King Louis XIV (Beau Bridges) learns that his twin brother, Philippe (Beau Bridges), could usurp his crown, he sets out to imprison him in the Bastille prison but four loyal musketeers are protecting Philippe.

5.3
23
The Marcus-Nelson Murders

The Marcus-Nelson Murders

1973 · 2h 5m · Movie

A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.

7.7
24
The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

1983 · 1h 36m · Movie

Badger, Rat and Mole are trying to save Toad Hall and its owner, their rich irresponsible airhead playboy friend Toad, from himself, as well as financial ruin, the court and a gang of conspiratorial weasels who have their eye on t...

7.2
25
Natural Enemies

Natural Enemies

1979 · 1h 40m · Movie

A man plots to kill his wife and children, seeking advice by disguising his plan as a fictional story for his business.

6.9