The 80+ Best John Rhys-Davies Movies
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1Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv TylerIn The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) press on towards Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), rightful heir to the throne, marshals the forces of good for an epic battle against Sauron's evil army at Minas Tirith. This third installment in the fantasy trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, won a record-breaking 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture. It's a tale of bravery, friendship, and the enduring struggle between good and evil.
2Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv TylerVenturing deeper into the world of Middle-earth, the second installment of the award-winning epic fantasy series delves into the escalating battle between good and evil. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers presents viewers with an enthralling narrative, as it follows the journey of separated fellowship members, each facing their own challenges. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom), and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) forge alliances to defend the besieged Rohan, while Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) encounter the treacherous Gollum (Andy Serkis) in their quest to destroy the One Ring. With unforgettable performances and breathtaking visuals, this cinematic masterpiece continues to enchant audiences worldwide.- #70 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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- 3Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul FreemanIn the adventurous roller-coaster ride, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, we follow Dr. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), a renowned archaeologist and obtainer of rare antiquities. Set in 1936, Jones is thrust into a perilous mission to outwit his Nazi competitors who are bent on harnessing the power of the mystical Ark of the Covenant. Alongside former lover Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), Jones navigates treacherous terrains and relentless enemies. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie bagged four Academy Awards, solidifying its status as a classic action-adventure film that combines history, mysticism, and heart-stopping sequences with aplomb.
- 4Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv TylerIn The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a young hobbit, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), is entrusted with an ancient ring. This ring, darkly powerful and coveted by the malevolent Dark Lord Sauron, must be destroyed to save Middle-earth. Guided by the wise wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and joined by a diverse group of companions, Frodo embarks on a perilous journey towards Mount Doom, the only place where the ring can be unmade. This epic fantasy film won four Academy Awards and launched one of cinema's most celebrated trilogies.
- #51 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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5Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm ElliottIn the action-adventure flick Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Harrison Ford dons the iconic fedora once more as archaeologist Indiana Jones. This time, he embarks on a daring quest to rescue his father, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery), who's been kidnapped due to his research on the Holy Grail. Teaming up with museum curator Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott) and feisty love interest Elsa Schneider (Alison Doody), Indiana faces off against Nazi forces in a globetrotting race against time. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, won an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, underscoring its pulse-pounding thrill sequences.- #18 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #8 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
- #17 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
6Anthony Hopkins, José Ferrer, Raymond BurrPeter and Paul is a 1981 biblical drama film starring Anthony Hopkins as Paul of Tarsus and Robert Foxworth as Peter the Fisherman, David Gwillim as Mark and Jon Finch as Luke. It was directed by Robert Day. The film mostly shows the works of Paul, beginning with his being struck down and converted by Jesus on the road to Damascus. From there it shows his ministry to the Gentiles, gaining converts in Galatia and Greece, and eventually going to Rome for his trial. He preaches there under house arrest for two years before being executed by Nero, after which Peter arrives in Rome and continues what Paul started. The film follows the biblical narrative fairly closely, with some omissions. It was shot in Rhodes, Greece.
7Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, John Rhys-DaviesBorn of slaves, a young Jewish woman named Hadassah (Tiffany Dupont) becomes part of the harem of powerful King Xerxes (Luke Goss). Simultaneously, a close adviser to the king hatches a plan to exterminate the Jews. Hadassah, now called Queen Esther, must find the courage to step forward and save her people from annihilation.- #23 of 39 onThe 35+ Best Biblical Movies Of All Time
- #35 of 91 onThe 90+ Best Movies With One in the Title
- #28 of 40 onThe Best Movies About Queens
8Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Ashley PeldonA world of cats and Danny (Scott Bakula) is trying to break into '30s Hollywood. His only problem is that he's a cat and he can't understand why he's only getting parts playing an animal. He gets into trouble with a human star and almost sees his chance at a movie career disappear.More Cats Don't Dance
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9Julie Andrews, James Garner, Alex KarrasVictor Victoria is a 1982 film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and starring Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren, Alex Karras, and John Rhys-Davies. The film was produced by Tony Adams, directed by Blake Edwards, and scored by Henry Mancini, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. It was adapted in 1995 as a Broadway musical. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won the Academy Award for Original Music Score. It is a remake of the 1933 German film Viktor und Viktoria.More Victor Victoria- #134 of 204 onMusical Movies With The Best Songs
- #376 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
- #121 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
10Waxwork
David Warner, John Rhys-Davies, Patrick MacneeWaxwork is a 1988 American horror comedy film starring Zach Galligan and Deborah Foreman.
11Catherine Zeta-Jones, Omar Sharif, Paul McGannCatherine the Great is a 1995 television movie based on the life of Catherine II of Russia. It stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Catherine, Jeanne Moreau as Empress Elizabeth and Omar Sharif as Alexis Razumovsky. The film was released on Region 1 DVD on February 27, 2001 by A&E Home Video.
12Sam Neill, Olivia Hussey, John Rhys-DaviesIvanhoe is a 1982 television film adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name. The film was directed by Douglas Camfield, with a screenplay written by John Gay. The film depicts the noble knight Ivanhoe returning home from The Holy Wars and finds himself being involved in a power-struggle for the throne of England. The score by Allyn Ferguson was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1982. The film premiered on CBS on February 23, 1982. Since its premiere in 1982, Ivanhoe has been shown on Swedish television annually on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. De Bois-Gilbert is treated more ambiguously than in most versions of the story. He develops some genuine affection for Rebecca towards the end, and although he could easily have won the fight against the wounded and weakened Ivanhoe, de Bois-Gilbert lowers his sword and allows himself to be killed, thus saving Rebecca's life. The film featured Julian Glover reprising his role as Richard I from the 1965 Doctor Who serial The Crusade, which was likewise directed by Camfield.More Ivanhoe- #71 of 119 onThe 100+ Best Medieval Movies
- #33 of 71 onThe Best Knight Movies Of All Time, Ranked
- #32 of 38 onThe Best 1950s TV Dramas, Ranked
13Timothy Dalton, Maryam D'Abo, Jeroen KrabbéBritish secret agent James Bond (Timothy Dalton) helps KGB officer Georgi Koskov (Jeroen Krabbé) defect during a symphony performance. During his debriefing, Koskov reveals that a policy of assassinating defectors has been instated by new KGB head Leonid Pushkin (John Rhys-Davies). But as Bond explores this threat, a counterplot surfaces, involving a shady American arms dealer (Joe Don Baker) and a pair of Russian assassins, Necros (Andreas Wisniewski) and Kara Milovy (Maryam d'Abo).
14Orson Welles, Richard Chamberlain, Toshiro MifuneShōgun is an American television miniseries based on the international bestselling 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, who also was the executive producer of the miniseries. It was first broadcast in the United States on NBC over five nights between September 15 and September 19, 1980. To date, it is the only USA TV show/miniseries to be filmed entirely on location in Japan; sound stage shooting was also done in Japan at Toho Company, Ltd., studios. The miniseries is loosely based on the adventures of English navigator William Adams, who journeyed to feudal Japan in 1600 and rose to high rank in the service of the Shōgun. The miniseries follows Englishman John Blackthorne's transforming experiences and political intrigues in feudal Japan in the early 17th century.More Shōgun- #176 of 249 onThe Best TV Shows Of The '80s, Ranked
- #10 of 217 onThe 145+ Best Mini Series List
- #28 of 80 onThe 60+ Best Costume Drama TV Shows
15John Rhys-Davies, Cindy Burbridge, Gary StretchThe King Maker Thai: กบฎท้าวศรีสุดาจันทร์, or The Rebellion of Queen Sudachan, is a 2005 Thai historical drama film set during the Ayutthaya kingdom. With a storyline that shares many similarities to 2001's The Legend of Suriyothai, The King Maker's plot focuses on a Portuguese mercenary (Gary Stretch) in the service of the Siamese court. Produced by David Winters, it was the first English-language Thai film production since the 1941 film, King of the White Elephant, produced by Pridi Phanomyong. This was also the first Thai film sold to a "Major film studio".
16Jacqueline Bissett, John Rhys-Davies, Ben DanielsBritannic is a 2000 romantic drama TV film, directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and produced for cable network Fox Family. It is a fictional account of the sinking of His Majesty's Hospital Ship Britannic off the Greek island of Kea in November 1916, that explores the theory that a German agent sabotaged the ocean liner, which then served as a hospital ship for the British Army. The film stars Edward Atterton and Amanda Ryan, with Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Daniels, John Rhys-Davies and Bruce Payne as co-stars.
17Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Herbert LomEver in search of adventure, explorer Allan Quatermain (Richard Chamberlain) agrees to join the beautiful Jesse Huston (Sharon Stone) on a mission to locate her archaeologist father, who has been abducted for his knowledge of the legendary mines of King Solomon. As the kidnappers, led by sinister German military officer Bockner (Herbert Lom), journey into the wilds of Africa, Allan and Jesse track the party and must contend with fierce natives and dangerous creatures, among other perils.More King Solomon's Mines- #81 of 96 onThe 90+ Best Movies Of 1985, Ranked
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18Jason Statham, John Rhys-Davies, Ray LiottaAs war looms in an idyllic kingdom, a man named Farmer (Jason Statham) begins a heroic quest to find his kidnapped wife (Claire Forlani) and avenge their son, who was murdered by horrible warriors called Krugs. Meanwhile, villainous Gallian (Ray Liotta) sends his evil army to overthrow the rightful king (Burt Reynolds) and steal the throne.
19Peter O'Toole, Raj Kapoor, John Rhys-DaviesKim is a 1984 British television film directed by John Davies and based on Rudyard Kipling's novel Kim. The film stars Peter O'Toole, Bryan Brown, John Rhys-Davies, Nadira, Julian Glover, Jalal Agha, Raj Kapoor and Ravi Sheth in the title role.
20Gerard Butler, Patrick Stewart, Gavin RossdaleThe Game of Their Lives is a 2005 American drama film directed by David Anspaugh. The screenplay by Angelo Pizzo is based on the book of the same title by Geoffrey Douglas.
21Russell Crowe, George Takei, Gulshan GroverPrisoners of the Sun is a film directed by Roger Christian starring John Rhys-Davies, David Charvet, Carmen Chaplin, Emily Holmes, Nick Moran, Joss Ackland, Michael Higgs and Gulshan Grover.
22Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Héctor ElizondoIn The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is thrust into a whirlwind of regality and responsibility. Now a graduate, she's set to take the throne of Genovia from her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews). A hitch arises - an old law stipulates a princess must be married before coronation. A parade of suitors jostle for her hand. Among them, Nicholas Devereaux (Chris Pine), who seems to have ulterior motives. The film is a lighthearted romantic comedy, brimming with royal politics and palace intrigue, with no shortage of laughter and love.- #62 of 99 onThe Best Movies Of 2004, Ranked
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23Brooke Shields, Lambert Wilson, Horst BucholzIntent on winning a competition in place of her distinguished late father, beautiful young heiress Dale (Brooke Shields) takes on the guise of a man and competes in his spot, embarking on a car race that crosses the unforgiving Sahara desert. Although the villainous Rasoul (John Rhys-Davies) abducts Dale, the suave sheik Jaffar (Lambert Wilson) comes to her rescue. As Dale and Jaffar face more challenges and struggle to win the rally, they begin to fall for each other.
24Val Bettin, Jim Cummings, Gilbert GottfriedIn this animated sequel, after months of preparation for their wedding, former street thief Aladdin (Scott Weinger) and his beloved Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin) are close to the big day. When Aladdin learns his father, Cassim (John Rhys-Davies), is still alive, he tracks him down. Cassim says he's been hunting the Hand of Midas, which turns everything it touches into gold. Aladdin invites him to stay at the palace, but Cassim's obsession with the Hand soon grows too strong for his new life.- #131 of 204 onMusical Movies With The Best Songs
- #171 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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25Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire ForlaniEddie (Jackie Chan) is an indomitable Hong Kong cop who, after a near fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion, is suddenly transformed into a Highbinder -- an immortal warrior with inhuman powers. Eddie enlists the help of fellow agent Nicole (Claire Forlani) to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Highbinders who so desperately want it back.
26Sean Connery, Peter Cushing, Trevor HowardSword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a 1984 dramatic fantasy film starring Miles O'Keeffe, Trevor Howard, Lila Kedrova, Cyrielle Clair, Leigh Lawson, Peter Cushing, and Sean Connery. The film is loosely based on the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, written in the late 14th century, but the narrative differs substantially. This was the second time director Stephen Weeks had adapted the traditional tale into a movie. His first try was Gawain and the Green Knight, starring singer Murray Head, and released in 1973.
27David Warner, John Rhys-Davies, Eric McCormackThe Lost World is a 1992 film, based on the book of the same title by Arthur Conan Doyle, but set in Africa rather than South America, and with Lord John Roxton replaced by Tamara Gorski.
28John Rhys-Davies, Richard Riehle, Gregory HarrisonAu Pair is a 1999 television film starring Gregory Harrison and Heidi Noelle Lenhart.
29Mark Dacascos, Rutger Hauer, John Rhys-DaviesTactical experts must detonate a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles before the Earth's shifting plates cause more devastation.
30Anthony Hopkins, Jean Simmons, John Rhys-DaviesGreat Expectations is a British television serial based on Charles Dickens' novel of the same title. The six-part serial was first broadcast on the ITV network in 1991 though it was distributed on video in the United States in 1989. Jean Simmons, who played the role of the young Estella in the 1946 movie, played Miss Havisham in the 1989 version. Other key roles include John Rhys-Davies as Joe Gargery, Ray McAnally as Jaggers, Anthony Calf as the adult Pip, Kim Thomson as both young and adult Estella, Adam Blackwood as Herbert Pocket, Anthony Hopkins as Abel Magwitch, Niven Boyd as Orlick, Susan Franklyn as Biddy and Martin Harvey as young Pip. Having the same actress play Estella as a child and adult provided a smoother transition in following the character than in some adaptations. The miniseries format, running five hours, enabled much more of the original story to be filmed than other versions, allowed the restoration of significant characters omitted in other versions, such as Orlick and Wopsle, and the better examination of the roles of other characters, such as Biddy, Drummle, Miss Havisham and the adult Estella.
