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Returning to another law enforcement role, Scheider played a rebellious helicopter pilot in the John Badham conspiracy / action film Blue Thunder (1983), a scientist in the sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) simply titled 2010 (1984), a cheating husband who turns the tables on his blackmailers in 52 Pick-Up (1986), a cold-blooded hit man in ...
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Described by AllMovie as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors", [1] he gained fame for his leading and supporting roles in celebrated films from the 1970s through to the early to mid-1980s. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. [2]
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1. The French Connection (1971) R | 104 min | Action, Crime, Drama. 7.7. Rate. 94 Metascore. A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal.
- JAWS (1975) Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, based on the novel by Benchley. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Gottlieb.
- ALL THAT JAZZ (1979) Directed by Bob Fosse. Written by Robert Alan Aurthur and Bob Fosse. Starring Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Leland Palmer, Ann Reinking, Ben Vereen.
- THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) Directed by William Friedkin. Screenplay by Ernest Tidyman, based on the book by Robin Moore. Starring Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi.
- SORCERER (1977) Directed by William Friedkin. Screenplay by Walon Green, based on the novel ‘Le Salaire de la peur’ by Georges Arnaud. Starring Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal, Amidou, Ramon Bieri.
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Feb 10, 2008 · Allmovie hailed him as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors". Roy Richard Scheider (November 10, 1932 - February 10, 2008) was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is most recognized for his portrayal of police chief Martin C. Brody in Jaws, choreographer and filmmaker Joe Gideon in All That ...
1. Jaws (1975) PG | 124 min | Adventure, Mystery, Thriller. 8.1. Rate. 87 Metascore. When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary.
