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So, here are 31 of the best films of the wonderful, Edward G. Robinson. List activity. 40K views. 16 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 31 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Double Indemnity. 1944 1h 47m Approved. 8.3 (168K) Rate. 95 Metascore.
His stellar performance as snarling, murderous thug Rico Bandello in Little Caesar (1931) --all the more impressive since in real life Robinson was a sophisticated, cultured man with a passion for fine art--set the standard for movie gangsters, both for himself in many later films and for the industry.
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- Bucharest, Kingdom of Romania [now Romania]
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
A motley crew of professional thieves plans the robbery of a Monte Carlo casino vault. Director Henry Hathaway Stars Edward G. Robinson Rod Steiger Joan Collins. 11. A Hole in the Head. 1959 2h Approved. 6.2 (2.9K) Rate. Widower Tony is trying to keep a small Miami hotel afloat while raising a 12-year-old son.
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- Double Indemnity
- Key Largo
- Larceny, Inc
- The Ten Commandments
- House of Strangers
- All My Sons
- The Sea Wolf
- The Last Gangster
- Illegal
- Little Caesar
“Double Indemnity” is a classic film noir from 1944 directed by Billy Wilder, based on a novel by James M. Cain. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Barton Keyes, an insurance investigator who becomes suspicious of an insurance claim filed by a man named Walter Neff (played by Fred MacMurray). Robinson’s performance as Keyes is exceptional, as he ...
“Key Largo” is a 1948 crime-drama film directed by John Huston, based on a play by Maxwell Anderson. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Johnny Rocco, a notorious gangster who takes over a hotel in the Florida Keys during a hurricane. Robinson’s performance as Rocco is intense and commanding, showcasing his ability to play a ruthless and manipulat...
“Larceny, Inc.” is a 1942 comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of “Pressure” Maxwell, a reformed criminal who, upon his release from prison, decides to start a legitimate business with his former cellmates by buying a luggage store. Robinson’s performance as “Pressure” Maxwell is a departure from his usual tough gu...
“The Ten Commandments” is a 1956 epic film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, which tells the story of Moses and the Hebrews’ exodus from Egypt. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Dathan, a Hebrew slave who becomes a trusted advisor to the Pharaoh and betrays his people for personal gain. Robinson’s performance as Dathan is a standout in the film, as ...
“House of Strangers” is a 1949 film noir directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Gino Monetti, an Italian-American banker who is betrayed by his own sons and sent to prison. Robinson’s performance as Gino Monetti is powerful and emotional, as he portrays a man who is struggling to come to terms with the betrayal of hi...
“All My Sons” is a 1948 drama film directed by Irving Reis, based on the play by Arthur Miller. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Joe Keller, a businessman who is confronted with the consequences of his past actions. Robinson’s performance as Joe Keller is powerful and poignant, as he portrays a man who is grappling with guilt and shame over his...
“The Sea Wolf” is a 1941 adventure-drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, based on the novel by Jack London. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Wolf Larsen, the tyrannical captain of a ship who clashes with a passenger named Humphrey van Weyden, played by Ida Lupino. Robinson’s performance as Wolf Larsen is a tour de force, as he portrays a bruta...
“The Last Gangster” is a 1937 crime-drama film directed by Edward Ludwig. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Joe Krozac, a notorious gangster who is released from prison after serving 20 years for a crime he didn’t commit. Robinson’s performance as Joe Krozac is powerful and intense, as he portrays a man who has been wronged by the justice system...
“Illegal” is a 1955 crime-drama film directed by Lewis Allen. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Victor Scott, a tough district attorney who bends the law to get a conviction. Robinson’s performance as Victor Scott is commanding and intense, as he portrays a man who is determined to see justice done, even if it means crossing ethical lines. He br...
“Little Caesar” is a 1931 crime-drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy. Edward G. Robinson plays the role of Rico Bandello, a small-time crook who rises to the top of the criminal underworld. Robinson’s performance as Rico Bandello is iconic, as he portrays a ruthless and ambitious gangster who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He brings a le...
Night Has a Thousand Eyes is a 1948 FILM NOlR, starring Edward G. Robinson and directed by John Farrow. The screenplay was written by Barré Lyndon and Jonathan Latimer. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Cornell Woolrich, originally published under the pseudonym George Hopley.
Edward G. Robinson (born Emanuel Goldenberg; December 12, 1893 – January 26, 1973) was a Romanian-born American actor. Although he played a wide range of characters, he is best remembered for his roles as a gangster, most notably in his star-making film Little Caesar.
