Bentley, Wes 1978-
Overview
| Works: | 163 works in 765 publications in 6 languages and 27,578 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Action and adventure films Film adaptations Science fiction films Fantasy films Romance films Juvenile works Thrillers (Television programs) Thrillers (Motion pictures) Children's films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Other, Author, Scenarist |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Wes Bentley
American Beauty by
Sam Mendes(
Visual
)
88 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 3,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An emotionally & spiritually comatose suburban man decides "to hell with it all" and reverts to living as he did when he was happiest--as a carefree teenager. His desperately uptight wife and sullen daughter can only look on as he quits his corporate job to become a burger flipper, starts getting high with a strange new neighbor (whose parents are even stranger) and lusts after a pouty blonde teenager--his daughter's best friend
88 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 3,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An emotionally & spiritually comatose suburban man decides "to hell with it all" and reverts to living as he did when he was happiest--as a carefree teenager. His desperately uptight wife and sullen daughter can only look on as he quits his corporate job to become a burger flipper, starts getting high with a strange new neighbor (whose parents are even stranger) and lusts after a pouty blonde teenager--his daughter's best friend
The Hunger Games by
Gary Ross(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in English and held by 3,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she's pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. She must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love
21 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in English and held by 3,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she's pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. She must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love
Interstellar by
Christopher Nolan(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars
34 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars
Pete's dragon(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For years, Mr. Meacham has told tales of the fierce dragon deep in the woods. To his daughter, Grace, these stories are little more than tall tales, until she meets Pete. Pete is a mysterious ten-year-old with no family who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot
9 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For years, Mr. Meacham has told tales of the fierce dragon deep in the woods. To his daughter, Grace, these stories are little more than tall tales, until she meets Pete. Pete is a mysterious ten-year-old with no family who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot
The four feathers by
Shekhar Kapur(
Visual
)
57 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After an admired soldier leaves his regiment in disgrace, he sets out on a sweeping adventure to regain his honor, recapture his love and save the life of his best friend
57 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After an admired soldier leaves his regiment in disgrace, he sets out on a sweeping adventure to regain his honor, recapture his love and save the life of his best friend
The best of enemies by
Sam Rockwell(
Visual
)
12 editions published in 2019 in English and held by 1,232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Racial tension runs high in 1971 Durham, North Carolina as residents continue to fight the 1954 Supreme Court decision to desegregate their schools. A series of town meetings are called to discuss the matter. Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis, the meeting co-chairs, have very different views. Passionately advocating for school integration is a way of life for Atwater, a champion for Civil Rights. C.P. Ellis, Exalted Cyclops leading the Durham chapter of the Ku Klux Klan, vehemently opposes it. As the meetings progress, Atwater and Ellis learn they have more in common than they thought
12 editions published in 2019 in English and held by 1,232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Racial tension runs high in 1971 Durham, North Carolina as residents continue to fight the 1954 Supreme Court decision to desegregate their schools. A series of town meetings are called to discuss the matter. Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis, the meeting co-chairs, have very different views. Passionately advocating for school integration is a way of life for Atwater, a champion for Civil Rights. C.P. Ellis, Exalted Cyclops leading the Durham chapter of the Ku Klux Klan, vehemently opposes it. As the meetings progress, Atwater and Ellis learn they have more in common than they thought
Cesar Chavez(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2013 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,096 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the world
10 editions published between 2013 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,096 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the world
Gone(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and Italian and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jill Parrish comes home from a night shift to discover her sister Molly has been abducted. Jill, who had escaped from a kidnapper a year before, is convinced that the same serial killer has taken her sister
17 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and Italian and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jill Parrish comes home from a night shift to discover her sister Molly has been abducted. Jill, who had escaped from a kidnapper a year before, is convinced that the same serial killer has taken her sister
Ghost Rider by
Mark Steven Johnson(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,023 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to save his dying father, Johnny Blaze, a young stunt cyclist, sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from Roxanne, the girl he loves. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, who is now a reporter. He, also, crosses paths with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery Ghost Rider, a supernatural agent of vengeance and justice. Mephistopheles orders Johnny to defeat the despicable Blackheart, Mephistopheles's nemesis and son, who plans to displace his father and create a new hell even more terrible than the old one
30 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,023 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to save his dying father, Johnny Blaze, a young stunt cyclist, sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from Roxanne, the girl he loves. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, who is now a reporter. He, also, crosses paths with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery Ghost Rider, a supernatural agent of vengeance and justice. Mephistopheles orders Johnny to defeat the despicable Blackheart, Mephistopheles's nemesis and son, who plans to displace his father and create a new hell even more terrible than the old one
Yellowstone(
Visual
)
5 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, under constant attack by those it borders--land developers, an Indian reservation, and America's first National Park. It is an intense study of a violent world far from media scrutiny--where land grabs make developers billions, and politicians are bought and sold by the world's largest oil and lumber corporations. Where drinking water poisoned by fracking wells and unsolved murders are not news: they are a consequence of living in the new frontier. It is the best and worst of America seen through the eyes of a family that represents both
5 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, under constant attack by those it borders--land developers, an Indian reservation, and America's first National Park. It is an intense study of a violent world far from media scrutiny--where land grabs make developers billions, and politicians are bought and sold by the world's largest oil and lumber corporations. Where drinking water poisoned by fracking wells and unsolved murders are not news: they are a consequence of living in the new frontier. It is the best and worst of America seen through the eyes of a family that represents both
Knight of cups by
Terrence Malick(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in English and held by 765 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story follows writer Rick on an odyssey through the playgrounds of Los Angeles and Las Vegas as he undertakes a search for love and self. Even as he moves through a desire-laden landscape of mansions, resorts, beaches and clubs, Rick grapples with complicated relationships with his brother and father. His quest to break the spell of his disenchantment takes him on a series of adventures with six alluring women
15 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in English and held by 765 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story follows writer Rick on an odyssey through the playgrounds of Los Angeles and Las Vegas as he undertakes a search for love and self. Even as he moves through a desire-laden landscape of mansions, resorts, beaches and clubs, Rick grapples with complicated relationships with his brother and father. His quest to break the spell of his disenchantment takes him on a series of adventures with six alluring women
There be dragons by
Charlie Cox(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When journalist Robert Torres is assigned to write a book about Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, he hopes it will bring him closer to his father, Escriva's childhood friend. As Torres uncovers more about his father's past, he learns dark secrets that will change his world forever
21 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When journalist Robert Torres is assigned to write a book about Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, he hopes it will bring him closer to his father, Escriva's childhood friend. As Torres uncovers more about his father's past, he learns dark secrets that will change his world forever
Welcome to me by
Shira Piven(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A year in the life of Alice Klieg, a woman with Borderline Personality Disorder who wins Mega-millions, quits her meds and buys her own talk show
13 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A year in the life of Alice Klieg, a woman with Borderline Personality Disorder who wins Mega-millions, quits her meds and buys her own talk show
American horror story by
Ryan Murphy(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hoping to begin a new life in a North Carolina farmhouse, Shelby and Matt Miller flee Los Angeles only to find murder, mayhem and madness
4 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hoping to begin a new life in a North Carolina farmhouse, Shelby and Matt Miller flee Los Angeles only to find murder, mayhem and madness
We are your friends(
Visual
)
16 editions published in 2015 in 3 languages and held by 675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the world of electronic music and Hollywood nightlife, an aspiring 23-year-old DJ named Cole spends his days scheming with his childhood friends and his nights working on the one track that will set the world on fire. All of this changes when he meets a charismatic but damaged older DJ named James, who takes him under his wing. Things get complicated, however, when Cole starts falling for James₂ much younger girlfriend, Sophie
16 editions published in 2015 in 3 languages and held by 675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the world of electronic music and Hollywood nightlife, an aspiring 23-year-old DJ named Cole spends his days scheming with his childhood friends and his nights working on the one track that will set the world on fire. All of this changes when he meets a charismatic but damaged older DJ named James, who takes him under his wing. Things get complicated, however, when Cole starts falling for James₂ much younger girlfriend, Sophie
Pete's dragon by
Bryce Dallas Howard(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For years, Mr. Meacham has told tales of the fierce dragon deep in the woods. To his daughter, Grace, these stories are little more than tall tales, until she meets Pete. Pete is a mysterious ten-year-old with no family who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot
22 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For years, Mr. Meacham has told tales of the fierce dragon deep in the woods. To his daughter, Grace, these stories are little more than tall tales, until she meets Pete. Pete is a mysterious ten-year-old with no family who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot
The miracle match by
Gerard Butler(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An inspiring tale of one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history. Ten days before the 1950 World Cup, a ragtag team of recreational players come together to represent the U.S.A. In a shocking upset, they defeat England, the world's best team
8 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An inspiring tale of one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history. Ten days before the 1950 World Cup, a ragtag team of recreational players come together to represent the U.S.A. In a shocking upset, they defeat England, the world's best team
The claim(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of regret and greed in the Gold Rush-era American West. in 1867, Daniel Dillon, the wealthy 49er who runs Kingdom Come, a Sierra Nevada boomtown, is trying to bring the railroad through town when the past comes back to haunt him. Twenty years ago, he sold his wife and daughter to another goldminer for the claim to the gold mine that brought him his fortune
28 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of regret and greed in the Gold Rush-era American West. in 1867, Daniel Dillon, the wealthy 49er who runs Kingdom Come, a Sierra Nevada boomtown, is trying to bring the railroad through town when the past comes back to haunt him. Twenty years ago, he sold his wife and daughter to another goldminer for the claim to the gold mine that brought him his fortune
Lovelace by
Robert P Epstein(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1972, before the Internet, Deep Throat was a phenomenon: the first scripted pornographic theatrical feature film, featuring a story, some jokes, and Linda Lovelace. Escaping a strict family, she discovered freedom and married Chuck Traynor. As Linda Lovelace she became an international sensation, fully inhabiting her new identity and a enthusiastic spokesperson for sexual freedom. Later she presented another, utterly contradictory narrative to the world, a far darker story
6 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1972, before the Internet, Deep Throat was a phenomenon: the first scripted pornographic theatrical feature film, featuring a story, some jokes, and Linda Lovelace. Escaping a strict family, she discovered freedom and married Chuck Traynor. As Linda Lovelace she became an international sensation, fully inhabiting her new identity and a enthusiastic spokesperson for sexual freedom. Later she presented another, utterly contradictory narrative to the world, a far darker story
The last word(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and held by 378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Evan is a professional author of suicide notes. He meets with his clients, gets a sense of what they want, then asks them to keep a journal of their thoughts for a few weeks. Then Evan produces a poetic, client-customized suicide note. When Evan attends the funeral of a client, his sister Charlotte follows him out of the service and asks him if he was a friend of her brother's. Evan lies, stating that he went to Cornell with him. Soon he and Charlotte are dating. Trouble ensues when Evan eats dinner at Charlotte's house with the whole surviving family firing questions at him. Meanwhile, Evan's newest client, Abel, is an acerbic misanthrope who has a death wish. The two develop an unlikely bond. There are some extremely touching exchanges between the two as they work on Abel's farewell. Things get complicated between Evan and Charlotte since he has to go to increasingly absurd lengths to conceal his true occupation and the real reason that he knew her brother
11 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and held by 378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Evan is a professional author of suicide notes. He meets with his clients, gets a sense of what they want, then asks them to keep a journal of their thoughts for a few weeks. Then Evan produces a poetic, client-customized suicide note. When Evan attends the funeral of a client, his sister Charlotte follows him out of the service and asks him if he was a friend of her brother's. Evan lies, stating that he went to Cornell with him. Soon he and Charlotte are dating. Trouble ensues when Evan eats dinner at Charlotte's house with the whole surviving family firing questions at him. Meanwhile, Evan's newest client, Abel, is an acerbic misanthrope who has a death wish. The two develop an unlikely bond. There are some extremely touching exchanges between the two as they work on Abel's farewell. Things get complicated between Evan and Charlotte since he has to go to increasingly absurd lengths to conceal his true occupation and the real reason that he knew her brother
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Related Identities
- Lions Gate Films
- Birch, Thora Other Performer Actor
- Collins, Suzanne Author of screenplay Actor
- Ross, Gary 1956- Author of screenplay Director
- Mirrione, Stephen 1969- Film editor
- Malcomson, Paula 1970- Actor
- Paramount Pictures Corporation
- Janney, Allison Performer Actor
- Robards, Sam Actor
- Suvari, Mena 1979- Other Performer Actor
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Atwater, Ann, California--Los Angeles Chavez, Cesar, Civil rights workers Collins, Suzanne Contests Dragons Ellis, C. P.--(Claiborne Paul) Exploration of outer space Families Friendship Ghost Rider (Fictitious character) Haunted houses Haunted places Interpersonal relations Interplanetary voyages Kidnapping Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) Labor leaders Legal drama Lottery winners Man-woman relationships Mephistopheles--(Legendary character) Mexican American migrant agricultural laborers Midlife crisis Migrant agricultural laborers Montana Montana--Yellowstone County Murder North Carolina North Carolina--Durham Orphans Outer space Ranches Reporters and reporting School integration Self-actualization (Psychology) Serial murderers Sisters Soldiers--Conduct of life Soul Suburban life Sudan Supernatural Survival Television talk shows United Farm Workers United States West United States Wormholes (Physics)
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Bentley Wesley Cook
Bentley, Wesley Cook 1978-
Wes Bentley acteur américain
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Wes Bentley American actor
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Wes Bentley Amerikaans acteur
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Wes Bentley amerikansk skådespelare
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Wes Bentley amerikansk skuespiller
Wes Bentley amerykański aktor
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Wes Bentley pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
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Γουές Μπέντλεϋ
Уес Бентли
Уэс Бентли
Ուես Բենթլի
וס בנטלי
וס בנטלי שחקן אמריקאי
وس بنتلی بازیگر آمریکایی
ويس بنتلي
ويس بنتلي ممثل أمريكي
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