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- Airport1970
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- Gunfight at the O.K. Corral1957
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- Sorry, Wrong Number1948
- The Cassandra Crossing1977
- Lawman1971
- The Osterman Weekend1983
- Tough Guys1986
- The Rainmaker1956
- Go Tell the Spartans1978
Being exposed to the USO during World War II, Lancaster turned to acting and he is basically self-taught. His first movie turned him into an instant star. His career spanned 43 years from 1946 to 1989. He appeared in 85 movies with genre breakdown as: drama (51); romance (23); westerns (15); comedy (14); action/adv (14) and war (10).
In the early 1960s, Lancaster starred in a string of critically successful films, each in very disparate roles. Playing a charismatic biblical con-man in Elmer Gantry in 1960 won him the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Actor.
Handsome, athletic, confident, and wildly talented, Burt Lancaster acted in some of the finest films and created many indelible characters over his 45 year film career.
Mar 17, 2024 · Dive into the captivating world of Burt Lancaster with our comprehensive roundup of his most iconic movies. From his breakout role in “From Here to Eternity” to his memorable performances in “The...
Sort by List order. 1. The Killers. 1946 1h 43m Approved. 7.7 (24K) Rate. Hit men arrive in a small New Jersey town to kill an unresisting victim, and insurance investigator Reardon uncovers his past involvement with beautiful, deadly Kitty Collins.
Oct 20, 1994 · Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American film actor noted for his athletic physique and distinctive smile (which he called "The Grin"). Later he took roles that went against his initial "tough guy" image.
After serving in World War II, the 32-year-old Lancaster landed a role in a Broadway play and drew the attention of a Hollywood agent. His breakthrough role was the film noir The Killers in 1946 alongside Ava Gardner. A critical success, it launched both of their careers.