Morton, Joe 1947-
Overview
| Works: | 474 works in 1,296 publications in 5 languages and 51,185 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Action and adventure films Film adaptations Science fiction films Thrillers (Motion pictures) History Biographical films Documentary television programs Historical films Police films |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, Author, Singer, Other, Director, Contributor |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Joe Morton
- Contemporary Black biography, Profiles from the international Black community by Gale Research Inc( )
- Tap( Visual )
- Morton, Joe( )
- Grady television stills collection( Visual )
- Another world television stills collection( Visual )
- Lone star : Castle Rock( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Joe Morton
Terminator 2 : judgment day by
James Cameron(
Visual
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50 editions published between 1991 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 2,144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lethal cyborg, the T-1000, has been sent back from 2029 A.D. to present day Los Angeles on a mission to kill the boy destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. A duplicate of the original terminator cyborg is reprogrammed and sent to save the boy, assisted by the boy's mother, a woman warrior whose warnings of a world headed toward nuclear disaster go unheeded. Two versions of the film are included as well numerous additional materials
50 editions published between 1991 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 2,144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lethal cyborg, the T-1000, has been sent back from 2029 A.D. to present day Los Angeles on a mission to kill the boy destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. A duplicate of the original terminator cyborg is reprogrammed and sent to save the boy, assisted by the boy's mother, a woman warrior whose warnings of a world headed toward nuclear disaster go unheeded. Two versions of the film are included as well numerous additional materials
Ali by
Michael Mann(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and held by 1,668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974
6 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and held by 1,668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974
Justice League by
Zack Snyder(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 1,537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes it may already be too late to save the planet form an assault of catastrophic proportions
17 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 1,537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes it may already be too late to save the planet form an assault of catastrophic proportions
Lone star by
John Sayles(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1996 and 2016 in English and German and held by 1,481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unsolved murder in a Texas border town uncovers a tale of corruption, intrigue, and forbidden love
21 editions published between 1996 and 2016 in English and German and held by 1,481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unsolved murder in a Texas border town uncovers a tale of corruption, intrigue, and forbidden love
American gangster by
Ridley Scott(
Visual
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8 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 1,442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a true story, American Gangster is the story of two men: Frank Lucas, former driver, bouncer, and collector for Bumpy Johnson, the so-called Robin Hood of Harlem; and Richie Roberts, night-school lawyer, detective, and honest cop. Frank is importing heroin direct from Bangkok--by-passing the Italian and Sicilian mafia--undercutting their prices, delivering superior product, and making a fortune. Richie, loathed by cops on the take for turning in a million bucks in unmarked bills found in a suspects car, is heading a newly formed Federal investigation force for narcotics, tasked with finding and arresting North American drug kingpins. These two men are destined to meet, a meeting that will change their lives
8 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 1,442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a true story, American Gangster is the story of two men: Frank Lucas, former driver, bouncer, and collector for Bumpy Johnson, the so-called Robin Hood of Harlem; and Richie Roberts, night-school lawyer, detective, and honest cop. Frank is importing heroin direct from Bangkok--by-passing the Italian and Sicilian mafia--undercutting their prices, delivering superior product, and making a fortune. Richie, loathed by cops on the take for turning in a million bucks in unmarked bills found in a suspects car, is heading a newly formed Federal investigation force for narcotics, tasked with finding and arresting North American drug kingpins. These two men are destined to meet, a meeting that will change their lives
Stealth by
W. D Richter(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the near future, the Navy develops a stealth fighter plane. On board piloting the jet is an artificial intelligence computer. The jet is placed on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific to learn combat manuevers from the human pilots aboard. But when the computer develops a mind of its own, it's the humans who are charged with stopping it before it incites a war
18 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the near future, the Navy develops a stealth fighter plane. On board piloting the jet is an artificial intelligence computer. The jet is placed on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific to learn combat manuevers from the human pilots aboard. But when the computer develops a mind of its own, it's the humans who are charged with stopping it before it incites a war
Of Mice and Men by
John Steinbeck(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in English and held by 1,338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A migrant worker protects his phyically challenged friend
13 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in English and held by 1,338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A migrant worker protects his phyically challenged friend
Paycheck by
John Woo(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in English and held by 1,332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jennings is the best reverse-engineer in the business. He is hired by his friend Rethrick to do a special job, with the promise of a multi-million dollar paycheck when successfully completed. When he is finished, all memory of what he had been working on is erased from his mind. That's when his problem really start to begin. He is hunted by the FBI for something he has no recollection of doing and has little time to work it out. Before his memory wipe, he sent himself 19 seemingly unconnected objects, to allow him to put the puzzle together and discover just what has gone on and what he has done
14 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in English and held by 1,332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jennings is the best reverse-engineer in the business. He is hired by his friend Rethrick to do a special job, with the promise of a multi-million dollar paycheck when successfully completed. When he is finished, all memory of what he had been working on is erased from his mind. That's when his problem really start to begin. He is hunted by the FBI for something he has no recollection of doing and has little time to work it out. Before his memory wipe, he sent himself 19 seemingly unconnected objects, to allow him to put the puzzle together and discover just what has gone on and what he has done
Against the odds : the artists of the Harlem Renaissance(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 1,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s was the scene of a passionate outburst of creativity by African-American visual artists. Rich archival footage, including newsreels and photographs, recalls the influential force of the exhibitions, the vibrancy of Harlem and the many significiant personalities that shaped the movement, such as William E. Harmon, W.E.B. DuBois and Alain Locke
21 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 1,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s was the scene of a passionate outburst of creativity by African-American visual artists. Rich archival footage, including newsreels and photographs, recalls the influential force of the exhibitions, the vibrancy of Harlem and the many significiant personalities that shaped the movement, such as William E. Harmon, W.E.B. DuBois and Alain Locke
Miss Evers' boys by Alfre Wood(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"It is 1932 when loyal, devoted Nurse Eunice Evers is invited to work with Dr. Brodus and Dr. Douglas on a federally funded program to treat syphilis patients in Alabama. Free treatment is offered to those who test positive for the disease, including Caleb Humphries and Willie Johnson. But when the government withdraws its support, money is offered for what will become known as 'The Tuskegee Experiment'; a study of the effects of syphilis on patients who don't receive treatment. Now the men must be led to believe they are being cared for, when in fact they are being denied the medicine that could cure them. Miss Evers is faced with a terrible dilemma - to abandon the experiment and tell her patients or to remain silent and offer only comfort"--Container
5 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"It is 1932 when loyal, devoted Nurse Eunice Evers is invited to work with Dr. Brodus and Dr. Douglas on a federally funded program to treat syphilis patients in Alabama. Free treatment is offered to those who test positive for the disease, including Caleb Humphries and Willie Johnson. But when the government withdraws its support, money is offered for what will become known as 'The Tuskegee Experiment'; a study of the effects of syphilis on patients who don't receive treatment. Now the men must be led to believe they are being cared for, when in fact they are being denied the medicine that could cure them. Miss Evers is faced with a terrible dilemma - to abandon the experiment and tell her patients or to remain silent and offer only comfort"--Container
Speed by
Jan de Bont(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jack Traven, an L.A.P.D. SWAT team specialist, is sent to diffuse a bomb that a revenge-driven extortionist has planted on a bus. But until he does, Jack and the passengers must keep the bus speeding through the streets of Los Angeles at more than 50 miles per hour, or the bomb will explode
33 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jack Traven, an L.A.P.D. SWAT team specialist, is sent to diffuse a bomb that a revenge-driven extortionist has planted on a bus. But until he does, Jack and the passengers must keep the bus speeding through the streets of Los Angeles at more than 50 miles per hour, or the bomb will explode
The march : [a novel] by
E. L Doctorow(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1864, after Union general William Tecumseh Sherman burned Atlanta, he marched his sixty thousand troops east through Georgia to the sea, and then up into the Carolinas. The army fought off Confederate forces and lived off the land, pillaging the Southern plantations, taking cattle and crops for their own, demolishing cities, and accumulating a borne-along population of freed blacks and white refugees until all that remained was the dangerous transient life of the uprooted, the dispossessed, and the triumphant
14 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1864, after Union general William Tecumseh Sherman burned Atlanta, he marched his sixty thousand troops east through Georgia to the sea, and then up into the Carolinas. The army fought off Confederate forces and lived off the land, pillaging the Southern plantations, taking cattle and crops for their own, demolishing cities, and accumulating a borne-along population of freed blacks and white refugees until all that remained was the dangerous transient life of the uprooted, the dispossessed, and the triumphant
10 days that unexpectedly changed America(
Visual
)
6 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Massacre at Mystic: The first time the English settlers engaged in the slaughter of Native Americans after years of relatively peaceful coexistence. Shays' Rebellion: A violent protest against dept collection and taxation motivated George Washington to come out of retirement to help strengthen the fragile new nation which led to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Gold rush: The discovery of gold spurred tremendous financial and physical growth throughout the West. Antietam: On September 17, 1862, there were 23,000 casualties on both sides of this Civil War battle, making this the bloodiest day in American History. The Union victory enabled President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, making foreign support of the Confederacy all but impossible. The homestead strike: Harsh working conditions at Carnegie's Homestead steel mill led to a union strike. Murder at the fair: Set against the backdrop of the 1901 World's Fair, the assassination of President William McKinley ushered in a new Progressive Era under the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Scopes: The courtroom battle between William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow over the teaching of evolution in a small Tennessee town underscored a deep schism within the American psyche. Einstein's letter: Albert Einstein's letter to FDR urged the development of an unthinkably powerful new weapon. When America was rocked: Elvis Presley's appearance on The Ed Sullivan show on September 9, 1956, signified a whole new culture that involved teenage independence, sexuality, race relations and a new form of music. Freedom summer: In 1864, three Civil Rights workers were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi
6 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Massacre at Mystic: The first time the English settlers engaged in the slaughter of Native Americans after years of relatively peaceful coexistence. Shays' Rebellion: A violent protest against dept collection and taxation motivated George Washington to come out of retirement to help strengthen the fragile new nation which led to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Gold rush: The discovery of gold spurred tremendous financial and physical growth throughout the West. Antietam: On September 17, 1862, there were 23,000 casualties on both sides of this Civil War battle, making this the bloodiest day in American History. The Union victory enabled President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, making foreign support of the Confederacy all but impossible. The homestead strike: Harsh working conditions at Carnegie's Homestead steel mill led to a union strike. Murder at the fair: Set against the backdrop of the 1901 World's Fair, the assassination of President William McKinley ushered in a new Progressive Era under the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Scopes: The courtroom battle between William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow over the teaching of evolution in a small Tennessee town underscored a deep schism within the American psyche. Einstein's letter: Albert Einstein's letter to FDR urged the development of an unthinkably powerful new weapon. When America was rocked: Elvis Presley's appearance on The Ed Sullivan show on September 9, 1956, signified a whole new culture that involved teenage independence, sexuality, race relations and a new form of music. Freedom summer: In 1864, three Civil Rights workers were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi
Dragonfly by
David Seltzer(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joe, is a physician mourning the death of his wife Emily who died in South America, where she was providing medical outreach. Wracked by grief, Joe feels obligated to check in on his wife's pediatric patients, fulfilling a promise he made before she left. Visiting the ward, Joe starts to believe that Emily is using the near-death experiences of her terminal patients to communicate with him, through images the children report seeing in their dreams, and the symbols they are compelled to draw
23 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joe, is a physician mourning the death of his wife Emily who died in South America, where she was providing medical outreach. Wracked by grief, Joe feels obligated to check in on his wife's pediatric patients, fulfilling a promise he made before she left. Visiting the ward, Joe starts to believe that Emily is using the near-death experiences of her terminal patients to communicate with him, through images the children report seeing in their dreams, and the symbols they are compelled to draw
Egypt eternal : the quest for lost tombs by
Amy Bucher(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This National Geographic Special shows treasures from the Cliffside of Tombs to the Valley of the Golden Mummies
8 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This National Geographic Special shows treasures from the Cliffside of Tombs to the Valley of the Golden Mummies
The Nuremberg trials(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 871 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This American Experience production draws upon rare archival material and eyewitness accounts to re-create the dramatic tribunal that defines trial procedure for state criminals to this day
12 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 871 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This American Experience production draws upon rare archival material and eyewitness accounts to re-create the dramatic tribunal that defines trial procedure for state criminals to this day
Bounce(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Buddy Amaral is a smooth-talking, skirt-chasing ad exec who is enjoying his high-powered career. Then, a sudden twist of fate changes everything and leads him into the life of Abby Janello, with whom he eventually falls head-over-heels in love
18 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Buddy Amaral is a smooth-talking, skirt-chasing ad exec who is enjoying his high-powered career. Then, a sudden twist of fate changes everything and leads him into the life of Abby Janello, with whom he eventually falls head-over-heels in love
Africa(
Visual
)
11 editions published in 2001 in English and Hebrew and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series presenting Africa through the eyes of its people, conveying the beauty and diversity of the continent and the compelling personal stories of those who shape its future
11 editions published in 2001 in English and Hebrew and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series presenting Africa through the eyes of its people, conveying the beauty and diversity of the continent and the compelling personal stories of those who shape its future
Executive decision by
Stuart Baird(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and French and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A team must board a hijacked 747 in mid-air, disable a nerve-toxin bomb that could kill the U.S. eastern seaboard, and rescue the passengers
15 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and French and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A team must board a hijacked 747 in mid-air, disable a nerve-toxin bomb that could kill the U.S. eastern seaboard, and rescue the passengers
The night listener(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 2006 and 2011 in English and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan, a young boy, via the telephone. But when questions of the boy's identity comes up, the host's life is thrown into chaos
16 editions published between 2006 and 2011 in English and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan, a young boy, via the telephone. But when questions of the boy's identity comes up, the host's life is thrown into chaos
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Related Identities
- PBS Home Video
- WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.) Producer
- Ferguson, Colin 1972- Performer Actor
- Richardson-Whitfield, Salli 1967- Actor
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
- Universal Pictures (Firm)
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- WGBH Educational Foundation Producer
- National Geographic Television
- Hinson, Jordan Actor
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African American art African American artists African American boxers African American men--Diseases Ali, Muhammad, American Civil War (1861-1865) Artificial intelligence--Military applications Batman--(Fictitious character) Bombings California--Los Angeles California--Salinas River Valley Criminal behavior Cyborgs Depressions Detectives Drug traffic Egypt Engineers Fighter planes Gangsters Georgia Harlem Renaissance Heroin industry Human experimentation in medicine Justice League of America (Fictitious characters) Lucas, Frank, Male friendship Manners and customs Murder New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Harlem Of mice and men (Steinbeck, John) Paydays People with mental disabilities Police--Special weapons and tactics units Political corruption Rescues Sherman's March through the Carolinas (1865) Sherman's March to the Sea (1864) South Carolina Superheroes Superman--(Fictitious character) Survival Syphilis--Research Texas Time travel Tuskegee Syphilis Study United States United States.--Navy Wonder Woman--(Fictitious character)
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Alternative Names
Joe Morton
Joe Morton acteur américain
Joe Morton actor american
Joe Morton actor estadounidense
Joe Morton actor estatunidenc
Joe Morton ameerika näitleja
Joe Morton Amerikaans acteur
Joe Morton amerikansk skådespelare
Joe Morton amerikansk skodespelar
Joe Morton amerikansk skuespiller
Joe Morton amerikāņu aktieris
Joe Morton attore statunitense
Joe Morton pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Joe Morton US-amerikanischer Schauspieler
Joe Morton yhdysvaltalainen näyttelijä
Morton, Joseph 1947-
Джо Мортон
Джо Мортън
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جو مورتون
جو مورتون (بازیگر) بازیگر آمریکایی
جو مورتون ممثل أمريكي
조 모턴
ジョー・モートン
喬·摩頓
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