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Phil Alden Robinson
Born March 1, 1950 · Long Beach, New York, USA (age 76)
Phil Alden Robinson is an American director and screenwriter for film and television, best known for "Field of Dreams", "Sneakers", and "The Sum of All Fears".
Known For
The Sum of All Fears · 2002The Sum of All Fears
★ 6.42002
MovieThrillerAction
When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.
Field of Dreams · 1989Field of Dreams
★ 7.11989
MovieDramaFantasy
Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.
Sneakers · 1992Sneakers
★ 6.91992
MovieComedyCrime
When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
The Chamber · 1996The Chamber
★ 5.91996
MovieCrimeDrama
Idealistic young attorney Adam Hall takes on the death row clemency case of his racist grandfather, Sam Cayhall, a former Ku Klux Klan member he has never met.
Ghost Dad · 1990Ghost Dad
★ 5.01990
MovieComedyFamily
Elliot Hopper, a widower with three children, is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is suddenly killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, Elliott attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn · 2014The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
★ 5.62014
MovieDramaComedy
After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make amends with everyone he has ever hurt.
All of Me · 1984All of Me
★ 6.51984
MovieComedyFantasy
Just before stubborn millionaire Edwina Cutwater dies, she asks her uptight lawyer, Roger Cobb, to amend her will so that her soul will pass to the young, vibrant Terry Hoskins – but the spiritual transference goes awry. Edwina enters Roger's body instead, forcing him to battle Edwina for control of his own being.
Relentless · 1989Relentless
★ 5.31989
MovieMysteryThriller
Two Los Angeles police detectives hunt for a serial killer who randomly chooses his victims from a phone directory.
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