The 40+ Best Aldo Ray Movies
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1Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter UstinovAfter breaking out of prison on Devil's Island, Joseph (Humphrey Bogart) and his two cohorts flee to a nearby town and hide in a shop run by kindhearted Felix (Leo G. Carroll) ; his wife, Amelie (Joan Bennett) ; and their daughter. The three men plan to rob the store and board a ship the next day, but they soon change their minds after sharing Christmas dinner with the family. When they learn of the family's financial troubles, the convicts decide instead to carry out a few good deeds.
2Rita Hayworth, José Ferrer, Aldo RayIn the Pacific after the war, a U.S. Marine unit that includes Sgt. Phil O'Hara (Aldo Ray) is awaiting discharge when missionary Alfred Davidson (Jose Ferrer), physician Dr. Robert McPhail (Russell Collins) and singer Sadie Thompson (Rita Hayworth) arrive at the base. The soldiers are delighted by the spirited, friendly Sadie, and Phil falls in love with her. Davidson, however, unearths a secret in Sadie's past and, blocking her attempt to leave the island, demands that she repent.
3Robert Ryan, Tina Louise, Aldo RayTy Ty Walden (Robert Ryan) is a Georgia farmer obsessed with finding a fortune in gold that is rumored to be buried on his farm. The quest for riches is completely disrupting the lives of his family, including his three sons: jealous Buck (Jack Lord), who believes his wife, Griselda, still loves Will (Aldo Ray), who is married to Ty Ty's daughter, Rosamund (Helen Westcott) ; Shaw (Vic Morrow), who is single; and wealthy and estranged son Jim (Lance Fuller), who has moved away.
4John Wayne, David Janssen, Jim HuttonA cynical reporter (David Janssen) who is opposed to the Vietnam War is sent to cover the conflict and assigned to tag along with a group of Green Berets. Led by the tough-as-nails Col. Mike Kirby (John Wayne), the team is given a top-secret mission to sneak behind enemy lines and kidnap an important Viet Cong commander. Along the way, the reporter learns to respect why America is involved in the war and helps to save the life of a war orphan whose life has been destroyed by the conflict.More The Green Berets
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5Aldo Ray, Brian Keith, Anne BancroftIn rural Wyoming, James Vanning (Aldo Ray) aids stranded motorists John (Brian Keith) and Red (Rudy Bond). But after James finds out that the men just pulled off a huge bank heist, they try to kill him. When a harsh storm suddenly hits, the crooks lose their loot, and James manages to escape to Los Angeles, where he goes into hiding. He receives an unwelcome visit, however, from John and Red, who believe that James knows more about their lost money than he's letting on.
6Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson, Raymond MasseyWhile stationed at a U.S. Army base on an island in the Pacific, idealistic Lieutenant Hearn (Cliff Robertson) has the nerve to question the morality of his mentor, grizzled veteran General Cummings (Raymond Massey). As a consequence, Hearn is reassigned to lead a squad of soldiers on a dangerous mission -- much to the dismay of the previous squad leader, cynical warmonger Sergeant Croft (Aldo Ray). As the squad nears its goal, the relationship between Hearn and Croft rapidly deteriorates.
7Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona FreemanIn the early days of America's involvement in World War II, a Marine battalion readies to challenge the Japanese. The men will see limited action at Guadalcanal, but their leader, Major Sam Huxley (Van Heflin), won't rest until his forces get closer to the action. Meanwhile, Andy (Aldo Ray), a key member of "Huxley's Harlots," sets aside his fear of leaving his new wife (Nancy Olson) a war widow for the second time, and joins his buddies in the crucial Battle of Saipan.
8Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Dom DeLuiseIn the animated fantasy film The Secret of NIMH, Mrs. Brisby (Elizabeth Hartman), a timid field mouse, embarks on an extraordinary journey to save her family's home from imminent destruction. Aided by a group of super-intelligent rats - escapees of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - she navigates treacherous landscapes and faces menacing foes. The movie, directed by Don Bluth and born from Robert C. O'Brien's celebrated novel 'Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH', boasts a blend of traditional animation techniques with the intrigue of science fiction. This tale of courage and resilience won Saturn Award for Best Animated Film in 1983.More The Secret of NIMH- Dig Deeper...‘The Secret of NIMH’ Scarred A Generation Of Children (And Has An Even Weirder Backstory)
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9James Coburn, Camilla Sparv, Aldo RayCon artist Eli Kotch (James Coburn) schemes his way to parole by seducing the prison's female psychologist. Once free, he seduces many women, sometimes using disguises and accents to steal what he wants from them. With a hefty sum of stolen finances set up, he begins planning his biggest heist yet: robbing the Los Angeles International Airport bank when the Soviet Union premier arrives. But his sham marriage to the secretary (Camilla Sparv) of a millionaire may put a wrench in his plan.
10James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio FantoniAmerican officers Lt. Christian (James Coburn) and Capt. Cash (Dick Shawn) are among the soldiers ordered to take over a small town in Sicily during World War II. Remarkably, the townsfolk have no problem being occupied by the American troops -- they just want to ensure that their annual festival goes on as planned. With wine flowing freely, Christian, Cash and their peers soon get in over their heads, leading to lots of confusion on the part of both Allied and Axis forces.
11Henry Fonda, Janice Rule, Aldo RayWild West outpost Hard Times comes under attack by the Man From Bodie (Aldo Ray), a villain who conducts a one-man rape, murder and arson campaign that leaves few survivors. One of the stranger's victims, saloon dancer Molly (Janice Rule), blames pacifistic mayor Will Blue (Henry Fonda) for not stopping the rampage. Fearful the man may come back, she teaches adolescent orphan Jimmy Fee (Michael Shea) how to shoot a gun. When the stranger does return, the survivors must band together to stop him.
12Aldo Ray, Michael Evans, John HartRiot on Sunset Strip is a 1967 low-budget counterculture-era exploitation movie, released by American International Pictures, and filmed and released within six weeks of the actual late-1966 Sunset Strip curfew riots. The movie starred Frank Alesia, Aldo Ray, Mimsy Farmer, Michael Evans, Anna Strasberg and Tim Rooney, and featured musical appearances by The Standells and The Chocolate Watch Band. The garage punk classic song, "Riot On Sunset Strip," was written for the film by Tony Valentino and John Fleck of the Standells. Along with the attempt to capture the essence of the period around the Sunset Strip riot, a subplot of the movie revolves around a young girl's troubled relationship with her divorced parents. Her dosage with LSD by a would-be seductor, the subsequent 'acid trip' she experiences, and her later discovery by Ray as the victim of gang rape, are among the movie's peak moments. The film is now available on DVD through the MGM Limited Edition Collection.
13Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray, Robert KeithAt the start of the Korean War, Lt. Benson (Robert Ryan) and his platoon are ordered to rendezvous with American forces at Hill 465. Benson and his troops encounter a truck containing Sgt. Montana (Aldo Ray) and his passenger, a colonel (Robert Keith) experiencing psychological combat trauma. Benson, who believes the safe passage of his men takes precedence over the colonel's medical needs, seizes the truck to transport his platoon's equipment -- a decision that Montana fiercely opposes.
14Robert Duvall, Ursula Andress, Sammy DavisNightmare in the Sun is a film drama directed by John Derek and Marc Lawrence, and written by George Fass and Fanya Foss, about a murderous affair. Derek starred along with Ursula Andress and Aldo Ray. Smaller roles in the film featured Sammy Davis, Jr. and Robert Duvall.
15Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Aldo RayPat Pemberton (Katharine Hepburn), a college athletics instructor, enters a number of golf matches against female professionals. She holds her own until her well-meaning but condescending fiancé, Collier Weld (William Ching), turns up at the games and distracts her. Sports manager Mike Conovan (Spencer Tracy) sees her talent and offers to train her. After realizing that Pat stops trying when Collier is around, Mike works to keep them apart -- especially when he begins to develop feeling for her.
16Peter O'Toole, Aldo Ray, Elizabeth SellarsThe Day They Robbed the Bank of England is a 1960 British crime film directed by John Guillermin. It was written by Howard Clewes and Richard Maibaum and based upon a novel by John Brophy. Peter O'Toole's role in the film led him to be cast as the lead in Lawrence of Arabia two years later.
17Judy Holliday, Aldo Ray, Madge KennedyWhen on-the-rocks couple Florrie (Judy Holliday) and Chet Keefer (Aldo Ray) come before Judge Anne B. Carroll (Madge Kennedy) and request a divorce, Carroll asks the Keefers to recount for her the story of their marriage, in hopes that the troubled couple will recall what it was that brought them together in the first place. What follows is a turbulent tale filled with jealousy, pain, frustration and distrust -- in other words, the perfect recipe for love.
18Dewey Martin, Aldo Ray, Dean SmithIn the 1840s, the Sager family decides to brave the journey to Oregon in hopes of a better life. While traveling along the trail, their wagon train is attacked by natives, which results in the father's death. Shortly after, the family experiences another tragedy when the mother dies of pneumonia. When the wagon train leaders dismiss the seven orphans from the group, the oldest child, John (Stewart Petersen), decides to lead his brothers and sisters to the new life his parents wanted.
19Suzanne Pleshette, George Hamilton, Aldo RayThe Power is a 1968 film based on the science fiction novel The Power by Frank M. Robinson. The final film to be directed by Byron Haskin, it stars George Hamilton and Suzanne Pleshette. The film concerns a pair of men with the ability to slay somebody with their minds.
20Carroll Baker, Edmond O'Brien, Nancy KovackSylvia is a 1965 drama film directed by Gordon Douglas, written by Sydney Boehm and starring George Maharis, Carroll Baker and Peter Lawford. Released by Paramount Pictures, it was filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
21George Lazenby, Jim Kelly, Terry MooreDeath Dimension is a 1978 American B-list action and martial arts film by Al Adamson starring Jim Kelly, Harold Sakata, George Lazenby, Terry Moore, and Aldo Ray.
22James Hong, Timothy Brown, Aldo RayDynamite Brothers, also known by its alternate title East Meets Watts, is a 1974 martial arts and blaxploitation film. It was filmed on location in Watts, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. It starred football-hero-turned-actor Timothy Brown, who was also known for his role as Spearchucker Jones in the TV series M*A*S*H, and Hong Kong star actor and martial artist Alan Tang. It also starred Aldo Ray as a crooked cop and James Hong in a villainous role. It is a combination of the Blaxploitation and Martial Arts Film genres. Current and future stars like Tony Liu, Biff Yeager, Phillip Ko, Billy Chan, Mars and Susan McIver of the The Golddiggers fame pop up at various stages in the film.
23The Siege of Pinchgut
Aldo Ray, Richard Vernon, Victor MaddernThe Siege of Pinchgut is a 1959 British thriller filmed on location in Sydney, Australia and directed by Harry Watt. It was the last film produced by Ealing Studios, and was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival where it was nominated for the Golden Bear Award.
24Della Reese, Jim Hutton, Neville BrandPsychic Killer is a 1975 thriller and horror film written by Greydon Clark, Mikel Angel and Ray Danton and directed by Ray Danton.
25Julie Newmar, Tina Louise, John Carradine
26Geoffrey Lewis, Lurene Tuttle, Aldo RayA women in prison film starring Linda Haynes, Geoffrey Lewis and Ellen Travolta. Director/writer/producer Gregory Goodell's only feature film to be released in cinemas, this film earned its notoriety for being targeted by England's Director of Public Prosecutions during the video nasty furore in the early 1980s. Although it was listed on the first video nasty list issued by the DPP on July 4, 1983, the film was never prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act and had originally been given an uncut X rating by the BBFC for theatrical release in 1979.
27Rosey Grier, Keenan Wynn, Joanna CassidyThe Glove is a 1979 action film directed by cult actor Ross Hagen and starring John Saxon. Saxon plays a bounty hunter who's given a large sum to track down a vicious ex-convict who has been murdering former prison guards with a large leather-laced steel glove.
28Gone with the West
James Caan, Stefanie Powers, Aldo RayHaving completed a spell in the clink for a crime he didn't commit, cowboy Jud McGraw (James Caan) heads back to a frontier town run by sleazy Mimmo (Aldo Ray), the crime boss who had him imprisoned. There he meets a beautiful Native American named Little Moon (Stefanie Powers), who also has a grudge against Mimmo. With the blessing of town elder Kid Dandy (Sammy Davis Jr.) and other locals who are fed up with Mimmo, the pair sets out on a daring and creative campaign of vengeance.
29Inside Out
Telly Savalas, Robert Culp, Aldo RayInside Out is a 1975 British action thriller film directed by Peter Duffell and starring James Mason, Robert Culp and Telly Savalas. The movie aired on television in the United States on NBC on 1 January 1978 under the alternate title Hitler's Gold. It was also titled The Golden Heist, and Ein genialer Bluff. It was an Inspiration for the film Wild Geese II
30Kill a Dragon
Jack Palance, Fernando Lamas, Aldo RayWhen a valuable shipment of nitroglycerin washes ashore on an island near Hong Kong, the natives think it's theirs, owing to the law of salvage. However, local mob boss Nico Patrai (Fernando Lamas) thinks otherwise and gives the islanders three days to return it before he starts killing them. Rather than give in, the islanders hire soldier of fortune Rick Masters (Jack Palance) to help them smuggle the shipment off the island and sell it in Hong Kong.
