Ryan, Robert 1909-1973
Overview
| Works: | 408 works in 1,579 publications in 7 languages and 25,921 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations War films Film noir Western films History Action and adventure films Historical films Detective and mystery films Biography |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Costume designer, Other, Production personnel, Speaker, Author, Film editor, Interviewee, Singer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Robert Ryan
- The lives of Robert Ryan by J. R Jones( )
- Robert Ryan : a biography and critical filmography by Franklin Jarlett( Book )
- Theme from "The proud ones" by Lionel Newman( )
- Custer of the West( Book )
- The Naked Spur( Visual )
- Art fair preview( Visual )
- Bad Day at Black Rock( Visual )
- Ross greets Richards( Visual )
- Ryan, Robert : Actor by Martin Quigley( )
- Battle of the Bulge( )
- Ryan, Robert( )
- Best of the Badmen( Visual )
- Robert Ryan, actor( Book )
- Best of the badmen( Visual )
- I married a communist( Visual )
- Back from eternity by Franz Waxman( )
- Robert Ryan and Jeanne Crain star in "The Great Gatsby" on "Playhouse 90."( Visual )
- Born too late for their times. Uncommonly significant for ours-- The wild bunch : starring William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan ... Directed by Sam Peckinpah : Technicolor©, Panavision©, From Warner Bros.-Seven Arts( Visual )
- "Odds Against Tomorrow" pressbook illustration by Al Hirschfeld( Visual )
- I married a communist( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Robert Ryan
The wild bunch by
Sam Peckinpah(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1969 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Outlaws on the U.S.-Mexican border face the march of progress, the Mexican army and a gang of bounty hunters led by a former member as they plan to rob a U.S. Army train
51 editions published between 1969 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Outlaws on the U.S.-Mexican border face the march of progress, the Mexican army and a gang of bounty hunters led by a former member as they plan to rob a U.S. Army train
The dirty dozen by
Robert Aldrich(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1967 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A World War II drama in which an army major selects 12 men convicted for crimes of violence and offers them their freedom if they will complete a dangerous mission behind Nazi lines
21 editions published between 1967 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A World War II drama in which an army major selects 12 men convicted for crimes of violence and offers them their freedom if they will complete a dangerous mission behind Nazi lines
Bad day at Black Rock by
John Sturges(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1954 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A one-handed stranger comes to a tiny town that possesses a terrible past it wants to keep secret
29 editions published between 1954 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A one-handed stranger comes to a tiny town that possesses a terrible past it wants to keep secret
Battle of the Bulge(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
December 1944, It's five months after D-Day and most Americans think the back of the German army is broken. However, in a desperate attempt to buy enough time to fill the skies with their invincible new jets, the Germans launch one fast, furious offensive, the battle of the Bulge
13 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
December 1944, It's five months after D-Day and most Americans think the back of the German army is broken. However, in a desperate attempt to buy enough time to fill the skies with their invincible new jets, the Germans launch one fast, furious offensive, the battle of the Bulge
Billy Budd by
Peter Ustinov(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1962 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An innocent, naive British Naval seaman is accused of and tried for murdering the sadistic master-at-arms
22 editions published between 1962 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An innocent, naive British Naval seaman is accused of and tried for murdering the sadistic master-at-arms
The naked spur by
Anthony Mann(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in English and French and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'Plain arithmetic. Money splits better two ways instead of three, ' smooth-talking outlaw Ben Vandergroat reasons to his captors, three bounty hunters thrown together by chance. They're taking him to justice in Abilene, but Ben has other ideas."--Container
19 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in English and French and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'Plain arithmetic. Money splits better two ways instead of three, ' smooth-talking outlaw Ben Vandergroat reasons to his captors, three bounty hunters thrown together by chance. They're taking him to justice in Abilene, but Ben has other ideas."--Container
Crossfire by
Edward Dmytryk(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 841 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A police captain methodically unravels the truth behind the brutal murder of an innocent Jewish man by a World War II soldier with a rabid hatred of Jews
30 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 841 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A police captain methodically unravels the truth behind the brutal murder of an innocent Jewish man by a World War II soldier with a rabid hatred of Jews
The iceman cometh by
Eugene O'Neill(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1973 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the faded, Vermeer-like light of Harry Hope's 1912 New York skid row bar, a ragtag group of fallen men await the annual arrival of their friend Hickey. But now Hickey is sober, and he wants his drunken friends to follow the same path
20 editions published between 1973 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the faded, Vermeer-like light of Harry Hope's 1912 New York skid row bar, a ragtag group of fallen men await the annual arrival of their friend Hickey. But now Hickey is sober, and he wants his drunken friends to follow the same path
The professionals by
Richard Brooks(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Soldier of fortune Burt Lancaster leads a rugged team of mercenaries to rescue a beautiful woman who has been kidnapped by Mexican revolutionary Captain Rasa (Jack Palance)
31 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Soldier of fortune Burt Lancaster leads a rugged team of mercenaries to rescue a beautiful woman who has been kidnapped by Mexican revolutionary Captain Rasa (Jack Palance)
The set-up by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 720 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An over-the-hill boxer thinks he can still win a bout, despite doubts from his wife and his manager. He goes into his next fight determined to beat his opponent, not realizing his manager has taken money for a 'dive' from a tough gambler. Heightening the tension, the film takes place over the course of 72 minutes, its approximate running time
24 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 720 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An over-the-hill boxer thinks he can still win a bout, despite doubts from his wife and his manager. He goes into his next fight determined to beat his opponent, not realizing his manager has taken money for a 'dive' from a tough gambler. Heightening the tension, the film takes place over the course of 72 minutes, its approximate running time
Clash by night by
Fritz Lang(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in English and French and held by 654 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A party girl decides she has had enough of the wild lifestyle and returns to her childhood home, where she finds security with a new husband but soon finds herself in an affair with his best friend
18 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in English and French and held by 654 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A party girl decides she has had enough of the wild lifestyle and returns to her childhood home, where she finds security with a new husband but soon finds herself in an affair with his best friend
The longest day by
Ken Annakin(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in English and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Re-enacts the military operation of D-Day from four points of view--the workings of the high commands of the American, English, French, and German forces in their battle scheme for Normandy. Largely filmed on actual invasion sites in France
9 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in English and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Re-enacts the military operation of D-Day from four points of view--the workings of the high commands of the American, English, French, and German forces in their battle scheme for Normandy. Largely filmed on actual invasion sites in France
King of kings by
Nicholas Ray(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the life of Christ, describing certain events that took place between Romans and Jews and setting the political background for the life of Christ, and the personalities and ideas of the New Testament
20 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the life of Christ, describing certain events that took place between Romans and Jews and setting the political background for the life of Christ, and the personalities and ideas of the New Testament
Flying leathernecks by
Nicholas Ray(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's World War II. Major Dan Kirby (John Wayne) is hard on his marines. His subordinate Captain Carl Griffin thinks the Major is overdoing it, but Kirby proves that there is a method to his madness after all
37 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's World War II. Major Dan Kirby (John Wayne) is hard on his marines. His subordinate Captain Carl Griffin thinks the Major is overdoing it, but Kirby proves that there is a method to his madness after all
On dangerous ground by
Nicholas Ray(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in English and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
City cop goes to the countryside to help solve a brutal murder and falls in love with a blind woman who's brother is a suspect
25 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in English and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
City cop goes to the countryside to help solve a brutal murder and falls in love with a blind woman who's brother is a suspect
The racket by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1951 and 2016 in English and French and held by 395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A straight-arrow cop and an old-school gangster find a common foe: big shots who run crime like a corporation
19 editions published between 1951 and 2016 in English and French and held by 395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A straight-arrow cop and an old-school gangster find a common foe: big shots who run crime like a corporation
Odds against tomorrow by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in English and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One hundred and fifty thousand dollars, ready for the taking. It's too much to resist for Earl Slater, a bigoted ex-con slumming through life with a patronizing girlfriend, an obliging neighbor and zero expectations. He agrees to be part of a bank job planned by former cop Burke. Until, that is, he finds out one of his partners will be a black man. Earl's desperate need for cash, however, leads him to reconsider. For the job only, he'll put his racism aside ... until moments away from the score, hatred erupts
18 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in English and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One hundred and fifty thousand dollars, ready for the taking. It's too much to resist for Earl Slater, a bigoted ex-con slumming through life with a patronizing girlfriend, an obliging neighbor and zero expectations. He agrees to be part of a bank job planned by former cop Burke. Until, that is, he finds out one of his partners will be a black man. Earl's desperate need for cash, however, leads him to reconsider. For the job only, he'll put his racism aside ... until moments away from the score, hatred erupts
Long day's journey into night by
Eugene O'Neill(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1971 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Author Eugene O'Neill gives an autobiographical account of his explosive home life. Fused by a drug-addicted mother, a father who wallows in drink after realizing he is no longer a famous actor, and an older brother who is emotionally unstable and misfit, the family is reflected by their youngest son, who at 23 is a sensitive and aspiring writer
14 editions published between 1971 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Author Eugene O'Neill gives an autobiographical account of his explosive home life. Fused by a drug-addicted mother, a father who wallows in drink after realizing he is no longer a famous actor, and an older brother who is emotionally unstable and misfit, the family is reflected by their youngest son, who at 23 is a sensitive and aspiring writer
Caught by
Max Ophuls(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 339 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Caught is a tale of Leonora, an aspiring carhop who meets and marries a mysterious millionaire, Smith Ohlrig. Soon after the wedding, Laura realizes she's trapped in a loveless marriage with a ruthless workaholic husband who torments her with twisted mind games. Unable to obtain a divorce from Smith, she moves out of the mansion and goes to work for a dedicated doctor, Larry Quinada. The two quickly fall in love but the romance comes to an abrupt halt when Leonora learns that she is pregnant with Ohlirg's child." -- Back of container
37 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 339 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Caught is a tale of Leonora, an aspiring carhop who meets and marries a mysterious millionaire, Smith Ohlrig. Soon after the wedding, Laura realizes she's trapped in a loveless marriage with a ruthless workaholic husband who torments her with twisted mind games. Unable to obtain a divorce from Smith, she moves out of the mansion and goes to work for a dedicated doctor, Larry Quinada. The two quickly fall in love but the romance comes to an abrupt halt when Leonora learns that she is pregnant with Ohlirg's child." -- Back of container
House of bamboo by
Samuel Fuller(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1955 and 2016 in English and French and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Sandy Dawson has assembled a platoon of ex-Army thugs to run pachinko parlors while pulling off bloody heists and armed robbery. The murder of a friend brings Eddie Spanier into the group, along with his beautiful mistress. But Spanier's behavior grows treacherous, and his loyalties become questionable, leading to a breathless, murderous conclusion high above the ancient city of Tokyo."--Container
21 editions published between 1955 and 2016 in English and French and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Sandy Dawson has assembled a platoon of ex-Army thugs to run pachinko parlors while pulling off bloody heists and armed robbery. The murder of a friend brings Eddie Spanier into the group, along with his beautiful mistress. But Spanier's behavior grows treacherous, and his loyalties become questionable, leading to a breathless, murderous conclusion high above the ancient city of Tokyo."--Container
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Borgnine, Ernest 1917-2012 Other Performer Actor
- Marvin, Lee Performer Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Peckinpah, Sam 1925-1984 Other Performer Scenarist Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Turner Entertainment Co Distributor Producer
- O'Brien, Edmond 1915-1985 Performer Actor
- Sickner, Roy Conceptor
- RKO Radio Pictures Producer Distributor
- Seydor, Paul 1947-
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Americans Antisemitism Ardennes, Battle of the (1944-1945) Bank robberies Bars (Drinking establishments) Betrayal Boundaries Bounty hunters Boxing Brooks, Richard, Criminals France France--Normandy Gangs Generals Good and evil Hate crimes Jesus Christ Kidnapping Mexico Military campaigns Military missions Murder--Investigation Nathanson, E. M., New York (State)--New York Nineteen tens North America--Mexican-American Border Region O'Neill, Eugene, Operation Overlord Outlaws Parachute troops Peckinpah, Sam, Prisons Recovering alcoholics Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Ryan, Cornelius Sailors Skid row Soldiers Soldiers of fortune Sports--Corrupt practices Texas Train robberies Underground movements, War United States United States, West Veterans Violence War and motion pictures World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Bushnell Ryan, Robert 1909-1973
Robert Ryan acteur américain
Robert Ryan aktor amerykański
Robert Ryan Amerikaans filmacteur
Robert Ryan attore statunitense
Robert Ryan US-amerikanischer Schauspieler
Ryan, Bob 1909-1973
Ryan, Robert Bushnell.
Ryan, Robert Bushnell 1909-1973
Роберт Райан
רוברט ראיין
רוברט ראיין שחקן אמריקאי
رابرت رایان بازیگر آمریکایی
روبرت ريان
로버트 라이언
ロバート・ライアン
勞勃·雷恩
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