George Voskovec

George Voskovec

June 19, 1905 · 121 years old

Jiří Voskovec (born Jiří Wachsmann; June 19, 1905 – July 1, 1981), known in the United States as George Voskovec, was a Czech-American actor. Throughout much of his career, he was associated with actor and playwright Jan Werich. In the U.S., he is known for his role as the polite Juror #11 in the 19…

Known For

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12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men

1957 · 1h 36m · Movie

The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.

9.0
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Somewhere in Time

Somewhere in Time

1980 · 1h 43m · Movie

A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.

7.2
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

1965 · 1h 52m · Movie

Instead of coming in from field work during the Cold War and taking a desk job, British intelligence agent Alec Leamas chooses to take on another assignment.

7.5
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The Boston Strangler

The Boston Strangler

1968 · 1h 56m · Movie

A series of strangulation murders of Boston women sparks a protracted complex manhunt. Law professor John Bottomley leads a multi-jurisdictional task force in the investigation, with help from surviving victim Diane Cluny.

7.0
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BUtterfield 8

BUtterfield 8

1960 · 1h 49m · Movie

A beautiful New York model and socialite enjoys a very active night-life, but all things change when she falls for a married man and the consequences are tragic.

6.3