Tag: Dustin Hoffman

  • LENNY

    LENNY

    “Lenny” (1974) is a biographical drama directed by Bob Fosse. It chronicles the rise and fall of controversial stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce, known for his boundary-pushing humor and battles with the legal system over obscenity charges. The film is a poignant, gritty exploration of Bruce’s tumultuous life, his influence on comedy, and his tragic demise.…

  • MARATHON MAN

    MARATHON MAN

    “Marathon Man,” directed by John Schlesinger, is a 1976 thriller that intertwines political intrigue, family secrets, and a relentless quest for survival. Based on William Goldman’s novel, the film features standout performances from its leading cast. The story centers on Thomas “Babe” Levy (Dustin Hoffman), a Columbia University graduate history student and avid marathon runner.…

  • BARNEY’S VERSION

    BARNEY’S VERSION

    “Barney’s Version,” directed by Richard J. Lewis, is a poignant and humorous exploration of a man’s imperfect but extraordinary life. The film features a stellar ensemble cast, with Paul Giamatti in the lead role, supported by Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, and Minnie Driver. The story is narrated from the perspective of Barney Panofsky (Paul Giamatti),…

  • KRAMER VS. KRAMER

    KRAMER VS. KRAMER

    “Kramer vs. Kramer” is a 1979 drama film starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, directed by Robert Benton. The film tells the poignant and emotionally charged story of a couple’s divorce and its impact on their young son. Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) is a work-focused advertising executive whose world is turned upside down when his…

  • MIDNIGHT COWBOY

    MIDNIGHT COWBOY

    “Midnight Cowboy” is a 1969 drama directed by John Schlesinger. It follows the unlikely friendship between two lost souls as they navigate the harsh realities of urban life and the pursuit of the American Dream in New York City during the late 1960s. Joe Buck (Jon Voight), a naive and optimistic Texan with dreams of…

  • STRAW DOGS

    STRAW DOGS

    “Straw Dogs” is a psychological thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah and released in 1971. This intense film delves into themes of violence, masculinity, and the dark undercurrents of human nature. Set in a remote English village, the film documents the unraveling of a mild-mannered man pushed to his limits. The story revolves around David Sumner,…