Acting
Quinn K. Redeker
Born May 2, 1936 · Woodstock, Illinois, USA
Died December 20, 2022 · aged 86
Quinn K. Redeker (May 2, 1936 – December 20, 2022) was an American actor and screenwriter. Quinn worked mainly in daytime television, however he was good friends with actor Robert Redford and appeared in three of his films: The Candidate, The Electric Horseman, and Ordinary People. As a screenwriter, Quinn received an Oscar nomination for co-writing The Deer Hunter.
Known For
The Deer Hunter · 1978The Deer Hunter
★ 8.01978
MovieDramaWar
Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.
Ordinary People · 1980Ordinary People
★ 7.41980
MovieDrama
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
The Andromeda Strain · 1971The Andromeda Strain
★ 7.11971
MovieScience FictionThriller
When virtually all of the residents of Piedmont, New Mexico are found dead after the return to Earth of a space satellite, the head of the US Air Force's Project Scoop declares an emergency. A group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone scrambles to a secure laboratory and tries first to isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont - an old alcoholic and a six-month-old baby - survived. The scientists methodically study the alien life form, unaware that it has already mutated and presents a far greater danger in the lab, which is equipped with a nuclear self-destruct device designed to prevent the escape of dangerous biological agents.
Airport · 1970Airport
★ 6.51970
MovieDramaThriller
An airport manager tries to keep his terminals open during a snowstorm, while a suicide bomber plots to blow up a Boeing 707 airliner in flight.
Big Miracle · 2012Big Miracle
★ 6.72012
MovieAdventureDrama
A small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle.
The Electric Horseman · 1979The Electric Horseman
★ 6.11979
MovieDramaRomance
A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.
Where the Buffalo Roam · 1980Where the Buffalo Roam
★ 5.91980
MovieComedy
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
The Candidate · 1972The Candidate
★ 6.51972
MovieComedyDrama
Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.
Filmography
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Airport · 1970Airport
★ 6.51970
MovieDramaThriller
An airport manager tries to keep his terminals open during a snowstorm, while a suicide bomber plots to blow up a Boeing 707 airliner in flight.
John Reindel (uncredited)
Police Story · 1973Police Story
★ 7.01973
SeriesAction & AdventureCrime
Detective Cheng is commissioned by Interpol to destroy the Empire of Chaiba, a worldwide criminal organization based in Southeast Asia. He initiates an undercover operation to infiltrate the organization.
Deputy District Attorney Dave Gaynor






































