Joseph Leon

Acting

Joseph Leon

Born June 8, 1918 · New York City, New York, USA

Died March 25, 2001 · aged 82

No biography available.

Known For

Sophie's ChoiceSophie's Choice · 1982
Sophie's Choice
7.31982
MovieDramaRomance
Stingo, a young writer, moves to Brooklyn in 1947 to begin work on his first novel. As he becomes friendly with Sophie and her lover Nathan, he learns that she is a Holocaust survivor. Flashbacks reveal her harrowing story, from pre-war prosperity to Auschwitz. In the present, Sophie and Nathan's relationship increasingly unravels as Stingo grows closer to Sophie and Nathan's fragile mental state becomes ever more apparent.
Brewster's MillionsBrewster's Millions · 1985
Brewster's Millions
6.61985
MovieComedy
Monty Brewster, an aging minor-league baseball player, stands to inherit $300 million if he can successfully spend $30 million in 30 days without anything to show for it, and without telling anyone what he's up to... A task that's a lot harder than it sounds!
ShaftShaft · 1971
Shaft
6.41971
MovieCrimeThriller
Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.
Sweet Smell of SuccessSweet Smell of Success · 1957
Sweet Smell of Success
7.61957
MovieDrama
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
Arthur 2: On the RocksArthur 2: On the Rocks · 1988
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
5.51988
MovieComedyRomance
Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.
He Knows You're AloneHe Knows You're Alone · 1980
He Knows You're Alone
5.21980
MovieHorrorThriller
A reluctant bride-to-be is stalked by a serial killer who only kills brides and the people around them. While her friends get whacked one by one, a hard-boiled renegade cop whose bride had been killed years before tries to hunt the killer down before it is too late.
Act OneAct One · 1963
Act One
6.31963
MovieDrama
This autobiographical story traces the career of playwright Moss Hart. Moss struggles as a dramatic writer until he concentrates his efforts on writing comedy. He suffers through a series of professional and romantic failures before a meeting with George S. Kaufman which changes his fortunes.
SkokieSkokie · 1981
Skokie
6.01981
MovieDramaHistory
A dramatization of the controversial trial concerning the right for Neo-Nazis to march in the predominantly Jewish community of Skokie, Illinois.

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