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May 20, 2024 · These are Geoffrey Rush's best movies, enduring testaments of his remarkable versatility and on-screen prowess. 10 'Quills' (2000) Directed by Philip Kaufman
- SHINE (1996) Director: Scott Hicks. Writer: Jan Sardi. Starring Lynn Redgrave, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl. Rush won the Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award for this film, which also pushed him into international stardom after years of success in Australia.
- SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998) Director: John Madden. Writers: Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Ben Affleck. “Shakespeare in Love” tells the story of young William Shakespeare and his rise to fame as a playwright.
- THE KING’S SPEECH (2010) Director: Tom Hooper. Writer: David Seidler. Starring Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Derek Jacobi. “The King’s Speech” depicts the relationship between King George VI and a speech therapist who helped him deal with his stammer and fear of public speaking.
- QUILLS (2000) Director: Philip Kaufman. Writer: Doug Wright. Starring Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine. Rush stars as the infamous Marquis de Sade, who has been locked in an insane asylum in which he rebels against the doctor who runs the facility.
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- The King's Speech. Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. 62 votes. In the historical drama The King's Speech, Bertie (Colin Firth), who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment his whole life, is unexpectedly crowned King George VI of Britain.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom. 56 votes. In Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself on an unexpected journey to reclaim his ship, the Black Pearl, from cursed pirates.
- Shine. Geoffrey Rush, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd. 52 votes. As a child piano prodigy, David Helfgott's (Geoffrey Rush) musical ambitions generate friction with his overbearing father, Peter (Armin Mueller-Stahl).
- Elizabeth. Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston. 40 votes. In the historical drama Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett portrays Elizabeth I, ascending to the English throne in a time of political unrest and religious division.
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Jul 6, 2019 · He won in the category of Best Movie/Miniseries Actor. Rush received his Tony Award as Best Actor in a Play for his performance in a revival of Eugene Ionesco‘s “Exit the King.”. SEE...
- Zabeth (1998) - 7.4
- Da (2002) - 7.4
- Miserables (1998) - 7.5
- Ich (2005) - 7.5
- Book Thief (2013) - 7.6
- Ne (1996) - 7.7
- Best Offer (2013) - 7.8
- Ates of The Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl (2003) - 8.0
- King's Speech (2010) - 8.0
- Ding Nemo (2003) - 8.1
In the 1998 biographical drama Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett plays Queen Elizabeth I of England with Geoffrey Rush playing Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth's principal secretary, alongside her. After the death of Elizabeth's half-sister Mary I who had imprisoned her, Elizabeth has to deal with those who plot to take her down. Though it wasn't entirely acc...
Based on the 1983 book Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo, 2002's Fridais a biographical drama with Salma Hayek playing the titular role (which is considered Hayek's breakthrough). The film depicts the private and professional life of the Mexican surrealist artist. Rush has a minor role. The film was praised by virtually everyone. It was nominated i...
Yet another adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name, 1998's Les Miserablesdepicts the lives of several characters - with Jean Valjean being at the center of the story - before and during the June Rebellion in Paris in 1832. Rush plays Inspector Javert who is pursuing Jean Valjean. RELATED: Pirates Of The Caribbean Characters Sorted ...
Produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, Munich is a 2005 historical drama based on the 1984 book Vengeancedetailing the events of Operation Wrath of God, a secret scheme by the Israeli government planned after the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Rush only has a minor role here. The film also stars Eric Bana and Daniel Craig in titul...
Another film based on the book of the same name, The Book Thiefis a 2013 war drama starring Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, and Nico Liersch. The story is set during the Nazi era and focuses on a young girl living with her German foster family. The film received mixed reviews, but John Williams was nominated for his score at the Academ...
Shineis a 1996 biographical drama about the life of David Helfgott, an Australian pianist who went through a mental breakdown spending many years in institutions. Rush played the title role. There are some historical inaccuracies, but the film was well-received nonetheless. RELATED: Finding Nemo's 5 Funniest (& 5 Saddest) Moments For his performanc...
This English-language Italian psychological thriller - originally known as La migliore offerta - has a music score composed by the legendary Ennio Morricone. The Best Offertells the story of an art expert who works for a mysterious heiress. He discovers that it's not just her art worth examining. Much like The Book Thief, the film received mixed re...
Geoffrey Rush's Hector Barbossa is rightfully his most recognizable role. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearlbecame a surprise hit in 2003 changing the pirate sub-genre forever. Based on the Disneyland attraction of the same name, it tells the story of pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, blacksmith Will Turner, and governor's daughter E...
The King's Speechis a historical drama starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, and others. The film tells the story of the future King George VI who has to seek help from the Australian speech and language therapist to help with his stammer. The film was very well-received and got numerous nominations and awards inclu...
Finding Nemois probably one of Pixar's most well-known animated feature films. It tells the story of Marlin, a clownfish who is being overprotective towards his only son Nemo. When Nemo is captured, Marlin pairs up with Dory, a regal blue tang with short-term memory loss, to find his son and bring him home. The film received nearly universal acclai...
Rush’s performance in “Shine” is widely considered to be one of his best, earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor. He brings a sense of vulnerability and intensity to the role of Helfgott, capturing both the genius and the mental illness that plagued the real-life pianist.
Jul 1, 2023 · Robert Pius. Posted: July 1, 2023 | Last updated: April 26, 2024. Buckner/Variety/REX/Shutterstock. Geoffrey Rush is one of the rare few who have achieved the triple crown of acting, meaning...
