During the Depression, Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks) works as a hitman for John Rooney (Paul Newman), an Irish mob boss who raised the orphaned Sullivan like a son. When a meeting turns into a gunfight, Rooney blames and humiliates his psychopathic son Connor (Daniel Craig) for the bloodshed, setting him off on a violent rampage that leaves Sullivan's wife (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and youngest son (Liam Aiken) dead. Intent on revenge, Sullivan sets out on the run with his eldest son (Tyler Hoechlin), who finally learns his father's true occupation. Directed by Sam Mendes. With Stanley Tucci, Ciarán Hinds and Jude Law. Categories: Crime, Drama. Year: 2002.
Paul Newman in Road to Perdition
Directed by Luis Mandoki. With Robin Wright Penn, Kevin Costner, Paul Newman and Robbie Coltrane. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 1999.
Paul Newman in Message in a Bottle
After rich tycoon Waring Hudsucker (Charles Durning) commits suicide, the leader of his board of directors, Sidney Mussberger (Paul Newman), concocts a plan to make a load of cash. By hiring a moron to drive the stock into the ground, he can take over the company and earn the fortune he deserves. Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins), an unsuspecting go-getter, is plucked from the mail room and appointed to lead the company. Reporter Amy Archer (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is suspicious of the move to hire an unknown, but Norville ends up surpring everyone and becomes an incredible success using his unconventional ideas. Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. With John Mahoney, Noble Willingham, Steve Buscemi and Peter Gallagher. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 1994.
Paul Newman in The Hudsucker Proxy
Butch (Paul Newman) and Sundance (Robert Redford) are two bank and train robbers who escape to Bolivia when the Wild West becomes too civilized for their liking. Pursued by a posse willing to follow them over land and sea to bring them to justice, these two gang leaders with a flair for the theatrical aren't about to change their ways anytime soon. Directed by George Roy Hill. With Katharine Ross, Strother Martin. Categories: Cult Classics, Adventure, Crime, Western, History. Year: 1969.
Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Luke (Paul Newman) is a troublemaker who ends up in a terrible Southern prison camp working on a chain gang. When he gains the reputation of being a tough man, the warden vows to break him. Despite frequent escape attempts and subsequent abuse by the officers, Luke remains a symbol of freedom and strength for his fellow inmates. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg. With George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon and Lou Antonio. Categories: Cult Classics, Drama. Year: 1967.
Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke