When Regan (Linda Blair), a 12-year-old girl, is possessed by the devil, her mother (Ellen Burstyn) exhausts every option that science and medicine have to offer before realizing the true nature of her daughter's affliction. Pursuing a religious solution, she turns to Father Karras (Jason Miller) for an exorcism. With the help of mysterious Jesuit exorcist Father Merrin (Max von Sydow), Karras faces off with the demon who uses his mother's death and faltering faith to undermine his attempts to rescue the innocent girl. Directed by William Friedkin. Categories: Drama, Horror, Thriller. Year: 1973.
Lee J. Cobb in The Exorcist
After the defense and prosecution have rested, the jury files into the jury room to deliberate on what seems to be an open and shut murder case. But, one dissenting juror (Henry Fonda) slowly tries to convince the others that the case is not as clear as it seemed in court. As they discuss the murder case, the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other come to light. Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Martin Balsam, Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack Klugman and Jack Warden. Categories: Drama, Crime. Year: 1957.
Lee J. Cobb in 12 Angry Men
Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) is a dockworker who spends his days dreaming of a better life as a champion fighter. When Malloy witnesses a murder by a couple of thugs working for Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb), the corrupt head of the dockers union, he is compelled to befriend the dead man's sister and is forced into the middle of a legal case that could cost him his life. Directed by Elia Kazan. With Karl Malden, Rod Steiger and Pat Henning. Categories: Cult Classics, Crime, Romance, Drama, Classic. Year: 1954.
Lee J. Cobb in On the Waterfront