Acting
Alan King
Born December 27, 1927 · New York, New York, USA
Died May 9, 2004 · aged 76
Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. King became well known as a Jewish comedian and satirist. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of movies and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In later years, he helped many …
Known For
Casino · 1995Casino
★ 8.01995
MovieCrimeDrama
In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.
Rush Hour 2 · 2001Rush Hour 2
★ 6.82001
MovieActionComedy
It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy. Things get complicated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot. The boys are soon up to their necks in fist fights and life-threatening situations. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of sexy customs agent Isabella.
The Bonfire of the Vanities · 1990The Bonfire of the Vanities
★ 5.61990
MovieComedyDrama
After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and opportunists clamber to use it to their advantage.
Cat's Eye · 1985Cat's Eye
★ 6.71985
MovieHorrorThriller
Three short stories linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next, in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick tries to quit smoking by any means necessary. Next, we meet Johnny, an adulterous man who's forced by his lover's husband onto a building's hazardous ledge. Finally, Amanda is threatened by an evil gnome who throws suspicion on the family cat.
Wolfen · 1981Wolfen
★ 6.01981
MovieHorrorThriller
A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.
The Anderson Tapes · 1971The Anderson Tapes
★ 6.11971
MovieCrimeThriller
Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't know is that his every move is being recorded on audio and video, although he is not the subject of any surveillance.
Night and the City · 1992Night and the City
★ 5.71992
MovieCrimeDrama
Looking to get rich quick, an unsuccessful lawyer uses dishonest means to try to become a boxing promoter.
Enemies, a Love Story · 1989Enemies, a Love Story
★ 6.21989
MovieComedyDrama
A ghostwriter finds himself romantically involved with his current wife, a married woman and his long-vanished wife.
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Night and the City · 1992Night and the City
★ 5.71992
MovieCrimeDrama
Looking to get rich quick, an unsuccessful lawyer uses dishonest means to try to become a boxing promoter.
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