The film premiered at the 1984 cannes film festival and received a 15 minute standing ovation. The screenplay was written by walter hill and amy holden jones, based on jim thompsons 1958 novel of the same name. A former prohibitionera jewish gangster returns to the lower east side of manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life. His film work includes videodrome 1983, once upon a time in america 1984, casino 1995, nixon 1995, contact 1997, the voice of hades in disneys animated feature hercules 1997, and the voice of falcon in the movie stuart little 2 2002 woods was nominated for two. Jul 06, 2018 james woods and sean young in the boost as a result, young was painted as a reallife alex forrest, with woods the terrified movie star pleading to be left alone. James woods presents the 2017 writers guild laurel award for. One of hollywoods most intense supporting and leading actors, james woods has built a distinguished career on stage, screen, and television. His best known roles are videodrome 1983, once upon a time in america 1984, casino 1995, nixon 1995, contact 1997 and as the voice of hades in disneys animated classic hercules 1997. The boost 611 movie clip the first taste 1988 hd youtube. His best known roles are videodrome 1983, once upon a time in america 1984, casino 1995, nixon 1995, contact 1997, as the voice of hades in disneys animated feature hercules 1997 and as the voice o.
Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by james woods. He looked 6 inches taller than pesci in raging bull who looks over 53 in that movie. The high school in the animated series family guy 1999 was named after him james woods high school. Once upon a time in america is the the italian maestros last film as well as being his only american production, and it turned out to be the grand sendoff that leone so rightly deserved. James howard woods born april 18, 1947 is an american actor and producer. James woods and sean young were still an item when they costarred in the boost.
Scorsese was golden globe nominated for best director. While the american theatrical version was a horrible movie by most accounts due to overediting and pandering by studio executives, the directors cut. James woods is a famous performer, who has appeared in show and motion pictures made for phase, silver screen and video. James has a younger brother, actorvideo store owner michael woods, who is ten years his junior. His most well known roles are videodrome, once upon a time in america, casino, and contact. He tied the knot with first wife kathryn morrisonpahoa, a costume designer who later made costumes for the 1986 film salvador, in 1980, but they divorced three years later, in 1983. James woods is undisputedly one of americas most electrifying male stars, yet most of the. Additionally, woods has also been nominated for two academy awards for the best. The getaway is a 1994 american action thriller film directed by roger donaldson. James woods biography childhood, life achievements. James woods gives an oustanding performance and his wife, played by sean young fulfills her role well as the doting, always supportive and never demanding wife. Wed also be interested in any trivia or other information you have. His friend, joel, introduces him to cocaine to give lenny that needed boost. Get all the details on james woods, watch interviews and videos, and see what else bing knows.
Woods considers his role in the film as one of his favorites. When hes on a roll, james woods is an actor who gives off such blasts. Sharon stone won the golden globe for best performance by an actress in a motion. Lenny brown moves to california to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. Veteran hollywood actor, voiceactor, and producer, james woods is famed for portraying villainous characters in films. Robert duvall 1989 james garner 1990 beau bridges 1991 robert duvall. Early in his career, woods, with his lean body, closeset eyes, and narrow, acnescarred face, specialized. Additionally, woods has also been nominated for two academy awards, one in the best actor category for. Martin scorseses casino might be a mess, but its at least a. Im fairly certain most martin scorsese fans prefer his robert deniro period to the current one with leonardo. Xhejms vud 18 prill 1947 vernal, utah, shba, aktor amerikan. Once upon a time in america has a checkered history, having been chopped from its original 227minute directors cut to 9 minutes for its u. His film work includes videodrome 1983, once upon a time in america 1984, casino 1995, nixon 1995, contact 1997, the voice of hades in disneys animated feature hercules 1997, and the voice of falcon in the movie stuart little 2 2002.
Shop movies starring james woods on dvd, vhs, and rare video formats at alibris. James woods presents the 2017 writers guild laurel award for screenwriting to oliver stone. Quotes it was a very wrenching and painful decision for mein my senior year at mit, on high deans list and full scholarshipsto decide that maybe i wanted to be an artist. Thousands of movies and tv shows to satisfy any movie buff. I think he may have hit 6 feet in the morning back in the day.
Like many of the things james woods says, it contains sarcasm, hyperbole. James howard woods born april 18, 1947 is an american actor, voice actor, and producer. The film stars alec baldwin and kim basinger, with michael madsen, james woods, and jennifer tilly in supporting roles. Top 5 genius movie character moments portraying real. James woods in a perfect role for creepy james woods. With james woods, sean young, john kapelos, steven hill. Top 10 films of james woods top 10 films what to watch. The film is an italianamerican venture produced by the ladd company, embassy international pictures, pso enterprises, and rafran cinematografica, and distributed by warner bros.
He is known primarily for playing villainous roles in film, and for his voiceacting. James woods and sean young in the boost as a result, young was painted as a reallife alex forrest, with woods the terrified movie star pleading to be left alone. Our marketplace offers a huge selection of movies from sellers worldwide. This longer edition benefits from having the complete story the short version has huge gaps about turnofthecentury jewish immigrants. It is often promised the total size of james woods net worth now achieves 20 million bucks. Actor james woods settles suit after brothers death youtube. As citizens its their right to talk about politics, but as entertainers its bad for business. Jul 30, 20 james woods and sean young were still an item when they costarred in the boost. His broadway debut happened with borstal boy 1970 followed by television and film debut with all the way home 1971 and the visitors 1972 respectively. Woods has been nominated for academy awards for ghosts of mississippi and salvador oliver stone. Originally a nearly sixhour epic, the 229minute film spans an entire lifetime of jewish immigrantsturnedmob bosses.
He forayed into acting with theatre in the late 1960s. The lawsuit was followed by a subpoena demanding that the social media giant reveal the users identity and that of. James woods timeline featuring movies and other highlights. Conservative entertainers like james woods have lost their careers over politics, leftist entertainers lose fans but they dont c.