Ryan, Robert 1909-1973
Overview
| Works: | 359 works in 1,493 publications in 8 languages and 25,658 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Film noir War films Western films Detective and mystery films Action and adventure films History Historical films Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Costume designer, Speaker, Other, Film editor, Singer, Interviewee, Author |
| 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( )
- 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 )
- Ryan, Robert( )
- Custer of the West( Book )
- "Battle of the Bulge."( )
- Bad day at Black Rock by John Sturges( Visual )
- Robert Ryan and Jeanne Crain star in "The Great Gatsby" on "Playhouse 90."( Visual )
- Ross greets Richards( Visual )
- Art fair preview( Visual )
- "Odds Against Tomorrow" pressbook illustration by Al Hirschfeld( Visual )
- Robert Ryan, actor( Book )
- Best of the Badmen( Visual )
- Ryan, Robert : Actor by Martin Quigley( )
- Back from eternity by Franz Waxman( )
- Wyatt Earp - hero with a badge or cold-blooded killer? : he lived through the gunfight at the O.K. Corral ... that may have been a mistake( Visual )
- Hal Baylor papers by Hal Baylor( )
- I married a communist( Visual )
- [Mr. President Theatrical Production Photographs] by Friedman-Abeles( 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 3,119 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 3,119 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
)
20 editions published between 1967 and 2012 in English and German and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tough criminals are offered absolution if they undertake a suicide mission into Nazi Germany
20 editions published between 1967 and 2012 in English and German and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve tough criminals are offered absolution if they undertake a suicide mission into Nazi Germany
Bad day at Black Rock by
John Sturges(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,159 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
36 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,159 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 by
Na jin(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,001 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
12 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,001 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
Benjamin Britten(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1962 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the clash between the young, innocent sailor, Billy Budd, and his corrupt superior, Claggart
21 editions published between 1962 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the clash between the young, innocent sailor, Billy Budd, and his corrupt superior, Claggart
The iceman cometh by
Eugene O'Neill(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 874 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
25 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 874 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 Naked Spur by
Anthony Mann(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in English and French and held by 856 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
21 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in English and French and held by 856 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
)
28 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 848 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
28 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 848 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
)
35 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 775 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)
35 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 775 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
)
25 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 736 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
25 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 736 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 651 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 651 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
)
3 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 601 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 of France
3 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 601 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 of France
Flying leathernecks by
Nicholas Ray(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 505 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
39 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 505 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
King of kings by
Nicholas Ray(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 505 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
21 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 505 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
On dangerous ground by
Nicholas Ray(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in English and held by 462 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
31 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in English and held by 462 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
World War I : the complete story(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Here is the complete story of World War I, captured as never before in riveting combat footage and gripping historical analysis
7 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Here is the complete story of World War I, captured as never before in riveting combat footage and gripping historical analysis
The racket by
John Cromwell(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1951 and 2016 in English and French and held by 393 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
20 editions published between 1951 and 2016 in English and French and held by 393 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
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 365 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
14 editions published between 1971 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 365 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
)
35 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leonora Eames fulfills her life's dream when she marries a millionaire but she soon discovers that her husband is mentally unstable. She resents being used as his business hostess and leaves him
35 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leonora Eames fulfills her life's dream when she marries a millionaire but she soon discovers that her husband is mentally unstable. She resents being used as his business hostess and leaves him
House of bamboo by
Samuel Fuller(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1955 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 317 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
25 editions published between 1955 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 317 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 Performer Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer Distributor
- Peckinpah, Sam 1925-1984 Scenarist Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Feldman, Phil 1922-1991 Producer
- O'Brien, Edmond 1915-1985 Actor
- Marvin, Lee Performer Actor
- Holden, William 1918-1981 Performer Actor
- Seydor, Paul 1947-
- Redman, Nick
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Associated Subjects
Americans Antisemitism Ardennes, Battle of the (1944-1945) Bank robberies Bars (Drinking establishments) Betrayal Boundaries Bounty hunters Boxing Brooks, Richard, Criminals Detectives Europe France--Normandy Gangs Gangsters Good and evil Hate crimes Jesus Christ Kidnapping Mexico Military campaigns Military missions Murder Murder--Investigation Nathanson, E. M., New York (State)--New York Nineteen tens North America--Mexican-American Border Region O'Neill, Eugene, Outlaws Outlaws in motion pictures Peckinpah, Sam, Pike, Robert L., Prisons Recovering alcoholics Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Sailors Skid row 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)
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
로버트 라이언
ロバート・ライアン
勞勃·雷恩
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(451)
French (17)
Spanish (10)
German (7)
Multiple languages (4)
Japanese (1)
Catalan (1)
Italian (1)
French (17)
Spanish (10)
German (7)
Multiple languages (4)
Japanese (1)
Catalan (1)
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