Acting
Sam Jaffe
Born March 10, 1891 · New York City, New York, U.S.
Died March 24, 1984 · aged 93
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sam Jaffe (March 10, 1891 – March 24, 1984) was an American actor, teacher, musician and engineer. In 1951, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) and appeared in other classic films such as Ben-Hur (1959) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). He may be best remembered for playi…
Known For
Ben-Hur · 1959Ben-Hur
★ 7.91959
MovieHistoryDrama
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
The Day the Earth Stood Still · 1951The Day the Earth Stood Still
★ 7.51951
MovieScience FictionThriller
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks · 1971Bedknobs and Broomsticks
★ 7.01971
MovieFamilyAnimation
Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.
The Asphalt Jungle · 1950The Asphalt Jungle
★ 7.51950
MovieCrimeDrama
Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist.
Battle Beyond the Stars · 1980Battle Beyond the Stars
★ 5.41980
MovieScience FictionAction
A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil tyrant.
A Guide for the Married Man · 1967A Guide for the Married Man
★ 5.91967
MovieComedyRomance
A man gives his friend a series of lessons on how to cheat on one's wife without being caught.
Gentleman's Agreement · 1947Gentleman's Agreement
★ 7.01947
MovieDrama
A magazine writer poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism.
The Scarlet Empress · 1934The Scarlet Empress
★ 6.91934
MovieDramaHistory
During the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica, who would later become Catherine the Great, travels to Moscow to marry the dimwitted Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Their arranged marriage proves to be loveless, and Catherine takes many lovers, including the handsome Count Alexei, and bears a son. When the unstable Peter eventually ascends to the throne, Catherine plots to oust him from power.
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Gentleman's Agreement · 1947Gentleman's Agreement
★ 7.01947
MovieDrama
A magazine writer poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism.
Professor Fred Lieberman
The Great Bank Robbery · 1969The Great Bank Robbery
★ 6.61969
MovieWesternComedy
A motley group of phony church leaders attempts to rob a bank controlled by brothers in 1880's Texas.
Brother Lilac Bailey (art forger)
Rope of Sand · 1949Rope of Sand
★ 5.81949
MovieAdventureDrama
Story of a South African diamond mine watched over by a sadistic policeman tasked with looking out for smugglers.
Dr. Francis Kittridge Hunter





































