Ryan, Robert 1909-1973
Overview
| Works: | 431 works in 1,625 publications in 6 languages and 25,892 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations War films Film noir Western films Action and adventure films History Historical films Gangster films Video recordings for the hearing impaired |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Other, Costume designer, Production personnel, Speaker, Author, Singer, Interviewee, Film editor |
| 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( )
- Art fair preview( 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 )
- Back from eternity by Franz Waxman( )
- Ryan, Robert : Actor by Martin Quigley( )
- Best of the Badmen( Visual )
- "Battle of the Bulge."( )
- The longest day( Book )
- The Naked Spur( Visual )
- Robert Ryan, actor( Book )
- Robert Ryan and Jeanne Crain star in "The Great Gatsby" on "Playhouse 90."( Visual )
- Best of the badmen( Visual )
- "Odds Against Tomorrow" pressbook illustration by Al Hirschfeld( Visual )
- Ross greets Richards( Visual )
- Bad Day at Black Rock( Visual )
- Ryan, Robert( )
- The Woman on Pier 13( Visual )
- I married a communist( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Robert Ryan
The wild bunch by
Sam Peckinpah(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 1969 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in 1913, drama of a violent group of Western bandits during the last days of the old West
69 editions published between 1969 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in 1913, drama of a violent group of Western bandits during the last days of the old West
The dirty dozen by
Robert Aldrich(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1967 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tough criminals will be offered absolution if they undertake a suicide mission into Nazi Germany
21 editions published between 1967 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tough criminals will be offered absolution if they undertake a suicide mission into Nazi Germany
Bad day at Black Rock by
John Sturges(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1954 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A one-handed stranger comes to a tiny town possessing a terrible past they want to keep secret, by violent means if necessary
35 editions published between 1954 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A one-handed stranger comes to a tiny town possessing a terrible past they want to keep secret, by violent means if necessary
Battle of the Bulge(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In December of 1944 the defeat of Nazi Germany seemed imminent after five tragic years of war. But suddenly, the Allies were faced with a ferocious surprise attack by the Germans on the Belgian front. With deadly new tanks, fresh troops and a cunning commander, the Third Reich was about to make one last vicious assault that could easily turn the tide of World War II and perhaps history
18 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In December of 1944 the defeat of Nazi Germany seemed imminent after five tragic years of war. But suddenly, the Allies were faced with a ferocious surprise attack by the Germans on the Belgian front. With deadly new tanks, fresh troops and a cunning commander, the Third Reich was about to make one last vicious assault that could easily turn the tide of World War II and perhaps history
Billy Budd by
Peter Ustinov(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the clash between the young, innocent sailor, Billy Budd, and his corrupt superior, Claggart
24 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the clash between the young, innocent sailor, Billy Budd, and his corrupt superior, Claggart
The naked spur by
Anthony Mann(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in English and French and held by 846 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
23 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in English and French and held by 846 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
)
32 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 840 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
32 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 840 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 professionals by
Richard Brooks(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 776 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)
33 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 776 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 iceman cometh by
Eugene O'Neill(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1973 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 749 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
23 editions published between 1973 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 749 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 set-up by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 721 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 721 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
)
20 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in English and French and held by 657 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
20 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in English and French and held by 657 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(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On June 6, 1944, the Allied Invasion of France marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3,000,000 men, 11,000 planes and 4,000 ships, comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. A vivid hour-by-hour re-creation of this historic event. Told from the perspectives of both sides, it is a fascinating look at the massive preparation, mistakes and random events that determined the outcome of one of the biggest battles in history
10 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On June 6, 1944, the Allied Invasion of France marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3,000,000 men, 11,000 planes and 4,000 ships, comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. A vivid hour-by-hour re-creation of this historic event. Told from the perspectives of both sides, it is a fascinating look at the massive preparation, mistakes and random events that determined the outcome of one of the biggest battles in history
King of kings by
Nicholas Ray(
Visual
)
21 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. Built upon a series of narrative parallels and contrasts between Jesus and Barrabas. The film portrays the thief as a rebel leader of the Jewish resistance. Unlike Jesus, who preaches a message of peace, Barrabas advocates violence as a means to an end
21 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. Built upon a series of narrative parallels and contrasts between Jesus and Barrabas. The film portrays the thief as a rebel leader of the Jewish resistance. Unlike Jesus, who preaches a message of peace, Barrabas advocates violence as a means to an end
Flying leathernecks by
Nicholas Ray(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 497 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
38 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 497 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
)
27 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in English and held by 482 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
27 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in English and held by 482 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
)
21 editions published between 1951 and 2016 in English and French and held by 407 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
21 editions published between 1951 and 2016 in English and French and held by 407 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
)
15 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in English and held by 374 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
15 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in English and held by 374 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
)
15 editions published between 1971 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Author Eugene O'Neill gives an autobiographical account of his explosive homelife. 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
15 editions published between 1971 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Author Eugene O'Neill gives an autobiographical account of his explosive homelife. 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
)
40 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 344 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
40 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 344 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 326 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 326 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
- Peckinpah, Sam 1925-1984 Other Performer Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Turner Entertainment Co Distributor Producer
- Green, Walon Scenarist Other Author of screenplay Conceptor
- Feldman, Phil 1922-1991 Producer
- Meeker, Ralph 1920-1988 Other Actor
- Marvin, Lee Performer Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Mitchum, Robert Other Costume designer Performer Actor
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Americans Antisemitism Ardennes, Battle of the (1944-1945) Bank robberies Bars (Drinking establishments) Betrayal Boundaries Bounty hunters Boxing Criminals France France--Normandy Gangs Generals Good and evil Jesus Christ Kidnapping Man-woman relationships 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 Triangles (Interpersonal relations) Underground movements, War United States Veterans Violence War and motion pictures West United States World War (1939-1945)
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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
Робърт Райън
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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