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1Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick MageeHow does an Irish lad without prospects become part of 18th-century English nobility? For Barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) the answer is: any way he can! His climb to wealth and privilege is the enthralling focus of this sumptuous Stanley Kubrick version of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel.More Barry Lyndon
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2Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline KahnReal-life father and daughter Ryan and Tatum O'Neal team up as slick con-artists Moses Pray and Addie Loggins in 1930s Kansas. When "Moze" is unexpectedly saddled with getting the 9-year-old Addie to relatives in Missouri after the death of her mother, his attempt to dupe her out of her money backfires, and he's forced to take her on as a partner. Swindling their way through farm country, the pair is nearly done in by a burlesque dancer (Madeline Kahn) and an angry bootlegger.More Paper Moon- #184 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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3Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline KahnTwo researchers have come to San Francisco to compete for a research grant in music. The man seems a bit distracted, and that was before he met a strange woman who has devoted her life to confusing and embarrassing him. At the same time a woman has her jewels stolen and a government whistle blower arrives with his stolen top secret papers.More What's Up, Doc?- #497 of 703 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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4Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, Ray MillandIn Love Story, Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV (Ryan O'Neal) and music student Jennifer Cavilleri (Ali MacGraw) share a chemistry they cannot deny. Their romance blooms, challenged by the stark contrast of their backgrounds - Oliver's wealthy upbringing against Jenny's working-class roots. This 1970 classic, directed by Arthur Hiller, explores the depths of young love and sacrifice. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Score, with its iconic line - "Love means never having to say you're sorry" - immortalizing the film in popular culture. A tale as old as time, yet fresh with each viewing.More Love Story- #63 of 133 onThe Most Utterly Depressing Movies Ever Made
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5Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul SandWhen her accountant absconds with all her money, Hillary Kramer (Barbra Streisand) goes from reigning queen of the perfume business to flat broke. Down to her last few possessions of value, Hillary finds a contract for a boxer known as Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon (Ryan O'Neal). He's a completely inept fighter, but Kramer is desperate enough to think he's her ticket back to glory. She aggressively promotes him despite his flaws, and falls in love along the way.
6Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle AdjaniAn enigmatic man of fast cars and few words, the Driver (Ryan O'Neal) excels at maneuvering getaway vehicles through the tightest of spots, making him quite in demand in criminal circles. His skill and notoriety, however, infuriate the Detective (Bruce Dern), who becomes obsessed with taking the Driver down. Luckily for the speed-loving anti-hero, the Player (Isabelle Adjani), a gorgeous and resourceful woman, is around to help him elude the Detective.More The Driver- #198 of 199 onThe Best Movies Of The '70s, Ranked
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7Drew Barrymore, Ryan O'Neal, Shelley LongAlbert Brodsky (Ryan O'Neal) and his wife, Lucy (Shelley Long), are both highly successful in their fields. While Albert has a thriving career as a filmmaker, Lucy is a well-received writer, but their occupations keep them away from each other and their young daughter, Casey (Drew Barrymore). When Casey has had enough of her parents' strained relationship, she decides to sue them for divorce. After Casey's cause gets media attention, the family is forced to reassess their life together.
8Candice Bergen, Ray Milland, Ryan O'NealOliver's Story, the sequel to Love Story, is a 1978 film based on an Erich Segal novel published a year earlier. It was directed by John Korty and again starred Ryan O'Neal, this time opposite Candice Bergen. The original music score was composed by Lee Holdridge and Francis Lai. This film's tagline is: "It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special."
9Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael CaineIn the epic war film A Bridge Too Far, Operation Market Garden, an ambitious World War II military strategy, is meticulously brought to life. Led by Lieutenant General Browning (Dirk Bogarde), the plan aims to seize a series of bridges in the Netherlands to outflank German defenses. Colonel Frost (Anthony Hopkins) and Major Cook (Robert Redford) play key roles in this daring mission. However, as the title suggests, their reach may have exceeded their grasp. Directed by Richard Attenborough, this star-studded spectacle won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor and showcases both strategic brilliance and human folly in equal measure.More A Bridge Too Far- #15 of 262 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
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10The Man Upstairs
Katharine Hepburn, Ryan O'NealThe Man Upstairs is a film directed by George Schaefer released on December 2, 1992.
11William Holden, Ryan O'Neal, Karl MaldenTired of his job at a ranch owned by Walter Buckman (Karl Malden), Frank Post (Ryan O'Neal) wants to pull a heist, and when his much older coworker, Ross Bodine (William Holden), sees nothing better on the horizon, the cowboys agree to team up for the crime. After filling their pockets with loot from a local bank, Frank and Ross ride toward what they hope is freedom. But the younger Buckmans, Paul (Joe Don Baker) and John (Tom Skerritt), pursue them over the rough land of the Southwest.
12Isabella Rossellini, Penn Jillette, Ryan O'NealTough Guys Don't Dance is a 1987 crime mystery comedy-drama film written and directed by Norman Mailer based on his novel of the same name. It is a murder mystery/film noir piece that was scorned by audiences and critics alike. It was screened out of competition at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. The script had revisions done by Chinatown and Last Woman on Earth scribe/script doctor Robert Towne. The title comes from an anecdote told to Norman Mailer by a prizefighter named Roger Donahue: Frank Costello, the Murder Inc. honcho, and his gorgeous girlfriend greet three champion boxers in the Stork Club. Costello demands that each, in turn, dance with the woman, and each nervously complies. The last, Willie Pep, suggests that Mr. Costello dance. Costello replied, "Tough guys don't dance."
13Ryan O'Neal, Jacqueline Bisset, Warren OatesComputer programmer Webster McGee (Ryan O'Neal) is so bored at his job that he begins a sideline career as a thief. When he steals incriminating documents from a local tycoon named Henderling (Charles Cioffi), Webster blackmails his victim into helping him up the social ladder. Soon he finds himself hobnobbing with the fast set and falling in love with with a beautiful socialite (Jacqueline Bisset). Everything would be great if a dogged insurance investigator (Warren Oates) weren't on to him.
14Sam Elliott, Ryan O'Neal, Charles AznavourThe Games is a 1970 film based on the Hugh Atkinson novel and adapted to the screen by Erich Segal. It was directed by Michael Winner. The plot concerned four marathon competitors at a fictitious Olympic Games in Rome, played by Michael Crawford, Ryan O'Neal, Charles Aznavour, and Athol Compton. Elton John recorded one song for the soundtrack. To simulate vast crowds of people, thousands of life-sized dummies were placed in the stadium's seats.- 15Ryan O'Neal, Lee Grant, Van HeflinThe Big Bounce is a 1969 film directed by Alex March, based on the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard and starring Ryan O'Neal, Van Heflin, and Leigh Taylor-Young in what was the first of several films based on Leonard's crime novels. Taylor-Young was nominated for a Laurel Award for her performance in the film. The film was shot on location in Monterey and Carmel, California. The book was also adapted into a film in 2004 with the same name.
16Ryan O'Neal, John Hurt, Robyn DouglassTwo policemen (John Hurt), one of whom is gay, set up housekeeping to catch a killer in West Hollywood.
17Ryan O'Neal, Fred Gwynne, Jack WardenSo Fine is a 1981 comedy film written and directed by Andrew Bergman. The original music score was composed by Ennio Morricone. O'Neal was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award as Worst Actor of the Decade.
18Ryan O'Neal, Catherine Hicks, Chad EverettFever Pitch is a 1985 American film starring Ryan O'Neal, and written and directed by Richard Brooks. This turned out to be the final film for Brooks, director of such acclaimed pictures as Blackboard Jungle, Elmer Gantry, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and In Cold Blood. Co-starring in the film were Giancarlo Giannini, Chad Everett, John Saxon and Catherine Hicks. The original music score was composed by Thomas Dolby. The film failed at the box-office after it grossed only a little more than $600,000. Fever Pitch was nominated for four Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture, as well as contributing to O'Neal's later Razzie nomination for Worst Actor of the Decade. The film is listed in Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilson's book The Official Razzie Movie Guide as one of the The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made. Fever Pitch has not been released yet on DVD.
19Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'NealIn the silent-film era, attorney Leo Harrigan (Ryan O'Neal) and gunslinger Buck Greenway (Burt Reynolds) are hired to stop an illegal film production. However, Leo and Buck soon team up with the filmmakers and become important players in the show business industry. Leo learns he has a talent for directing, and Buck's cowboy persona quickly earns him leading-man status -- but both men fall for beautiful starlet Kathleen Cooke (Jane Hitchcock), leading to a heated personal rivalry.
20Cher, Chazz Palminteri, Ryan O'NealMargaret (Cher) is in the midst of a midlife crisis. Her husband, Jack (Ryan O'Neal), is sleeping with another woman and has hired a thug, Tony (Chazz Palminteri), to murder her for the payout on her life insurance policy. While Tony has Margaret tied up in her house, waiting for word from Jack to pull the trigger, the hit man and the housewife begin chatting to pass the time. As the two talk, Tony starts getting cold feet about the job, while Margaret decides to reevaluate her life.
21Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey, Ryan O'NealA man's love for his pregnant wife, Corinne Jeffries (Cybill Shepherd), is interrupted when a car accident sends him to heaven. He is reincarnated, however, and two decades later he is a writer named Alex Finch (Robert Downey Jr.). But when Alex starts dating Miranda Jeffries (Mary Stuart Masterson) -- his all-grown-up daughter from his previous life -- he remembers his love for Corinne. This spells trouble for his past-life best friend, Philip Train (Ryan O'Neal), who is now pursuing Corinne.More Chances Are- #368 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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22Jamie Kennedy, Taye Diggs, Anthony AndersonThe son of a wealthy politician (Ryan O'Neal), Brad Gluckman (Jamie Kennedy) tries to emulate urban street culture and aspires to be a rapper, going by the name of "B-Rad." In order to discourage Brad from pursuing his thug-inspired antics, his dad hires two African-American actors, Sean (Taye Diggs) and PJ (Anthony Anderson), to pose as gang members and introduce the naïve youth to real ghetto life. Things don't go as planned when it becomes clear that Sean and PJ are as sheltered as Brad.More Malibu's Most Wanted- #126 of 152 onThe Best Movies Of 2003, Ranked
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23Sylvester Stallone, Whoopi Goldberg, Naomi CampbellAn Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn is a 1998 comedy film. The film was critically panned, winning five awards at the 1998 Golden Raspberry Awards. The film had an estimated budget of $10 million and grossed at least $52,850, as it was only released in 19 theaters. The film's creation set off a chain of events which would lead the Directors Guild of America to officially discontinue the Alan Smithee credit in 2000. Its plot eventually described the film's own production; director Arthur Hiller requested that his name be removed after witnessing the final cut of the film by the studio.- #37 of 261 on260+ Movies And Shows With Hollywood In The Title
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24Al Pacino, Kim Basinger, Ryan O'NealBurnt-out publicist Eli Wurman (Al Pacino) hopes to restore his reputation with a big benefit event. His client, Cary Launer (Ryan O'Neal), who's planning to enter politics, asks Eli to get his former lover, Jilli Hopper (Tea Leoni), out of town before she can ruin his reputation. While looking after Jilli, a drunken Eli witnesses her murder and is unable to decide how to handle it. Wrestling with his conscience, Eli is further unnerved by the arrival of an old flame, Victoria (Kim Basinger).
25Richard Burton, Tatum O'Neal, Lee MajorsCircle of Two is a 1980 Canadian film. It starred Richard Burton as a 60-year old artist who falls in love with a sixteen-year-old played by Tatum O'Neal. It was the last film directed by acclaimed film noir director Jules Dassin. Controversially, O'Neal - sixteen at the time of filming - posed for a topless scene. The film has been distributed by B-movie company Troma Entertainment. It has also been distributed under the title "Obsession."
26Green Ice
Omar Sharif, Anne Archer, Ryan O'NealGreen Ice is a 1981 adventure film directed by Ernest Day.
27Love Hate Love
Lesley Ann Warren, Ryan O'NealLove Hate Love is a 1971 television film directed by George McCowan.
28Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'NealPrivate investigator Daryl Zero (Bill Pullman) is one of the finest sleuths in the world but also one of the most eccentric. A recluse prone to odd behavior, Daryl utilizes his assistant, Steve Arlo (Ben Stiller), as his face to see clients. When businessman Gregory Stark (Ryan O'Neal) falls victim to a blackmail plot, he employs Daryl to find the culprit. Daryl starts to home in on Gloria Sullivan (Kim Dickens) as a suspect, but he also finds her attractive, which complicates the case.More Zero Effect- #86 of 98 onThe Best Movies Of 1998, Ranked
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29Ashton Kutcher, Ryan Reynolds, Ellen PompeoComing Soon is a 1999 American romantic comedy film and is also Ashton Kutcher's debut role.
30The List
Mädchen Amick, Ryan O'Neal, Ben Gazzara
