When billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is kidnapped in Afghanistan and forced to assemble a secret weapon, he instead creates a high-tech metal suit that helps him escape. Forced to wear the armor to stay alive after an accident, Stark redesigns his weaponry upon his return to the US and sets out to stop an evil plot. Directed by Jon Favreau. With Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Samuel L. Jackson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Based on a Comic. Year: 2008.
Samuel L. Jackson in Iron Man
David Rice (Hayden Christensen) belives he is one of a kind. With a genetic anomaly that allows him to teleport anywhere in the world at a moment's notice, David is the master of his own universe. But, when he discovers this gift has existed for centuries and there is a secret society, the Paladins, intent on stopping all "Jumpers," David must team up with a childhood friend (Rachel Bilson) and a fellow Jumper (Jamie Bell) as he enters an ancient war with the leader of the Paladins (Samuel L. Jackson). Directed by Doug Liman. With Diane Lane, Michael Rooker, AnnaSophia Robb and Kristen Stewart. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2008.
Samuel L. Jackson in Jumper
After moving into their dream home, Chris (Patrick Wilson) and Lisa Mattson (Kerry Washington), an interracial couple, receive a less than warm welcome from Abel Turner (Samuel L. Jackson), their new next door neighbor. As Abel's unfriendly behavior becomes outright harrassment, the Mattson's find that they have nowhere to turn since Abel is a powerful police officer. With no other option, the couple decides to fight back, despite their fears that the feud could turn deadly. Directed by Neil LaBute. With Regine Nehy, Jaishon Fisher and Jay Hernandez. Categories: Drama, Thriller, Crime. Year: 2008.
Samuel L. Jackson in Lakeview Terrace
After not speaking to one another for over twenty years, Floyd (Bernie Mac) and Louis (Samuel L. Jackson), two estranged soul legends, agree to reunite to perform at a tribute concert for their former band leader at the Apollo Theater. Setting out on a road trip, Floyd, a boisterous retired businessman, and Louis, a stubborn ex-convict, butt heads every step of the way and find themselves in a series of uncomfortable predicaments. But, while the two can't seem to agree on anything else, they eventually discover that their music will always connect them. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. With Jennifer Coolidge, Affion Crockett, Sharon Leal, John Legend, Isaac Hayes and Sean Hayes. Categories: Comedy, Music. Year: 2008.
Samuel L. Jackson in Soul Men
Returning from the grave, former cop Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht) patrols the shadowy streets of Central City in order to fight crime as The Spirit. Tracking criminals from back alleys to abandoned warehouses, The Spirit's main target is the Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson), a man who kills anyone unfortuante enough to see his face. Along the way, he must navigate his way through a city filled with beautiful women determined to either seduce or kill him. Directed by Frank Miller. With Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes and Jaime King. Categories: Action, Drama, Based on a Comic. Year: 2008.
Samuel L. Jackson in The Spirit
During the Clone Wars as the dark side gains control and the Galactic Republic slips further into the control of the Separatists, Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter) and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Eckstein) set out on a mission that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt (Kevin Michael Richardson). And, at every turn, they face interference from Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) and his sinister agent Asajj Ventress (Nika Futterman). Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi (James Arnold Taylor) and Master Yoda (Tom Kane) lead a massive clone army in a battle against power of the dark side. Directed by Dave Filoni. With Ian Abercrombie, Catherine Taber, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Daniels. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. Year: 2008.
Samuel L. Jackson in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Mike Enslin (John Cusack), a cynical writer who investigates supernatural phenomena, travels to spend a night in room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. The hotel's manager, Gerald Olin (Samuel L. Jackson), initally objects to allowing Mike to stay in the room, which is said to harbor evil spirits and is off limits to guests. But, after he threatens to sue the establishment, Gerald checks Mike into the room and sends him off to a sleepless night. Directed by Mikael Håfström. With Jasmine Jessica Anthony and Mary McCormack. Categories: Horror, Thriller, Drama. Year:2007.
Samuel L. Jackson in 1408
Tom (Samuel L. Jackson) is a former police detective who now makes his living cleaning up crime scenes. When he is working at a murder scene at the mansion of a rich woman (Eva Mendes), he finds himself accused of committing the crime. Someone is trying to set him up, and his onetime police partner (Ed Harris) tries to help figure out who it is. Directed by Renny Harlin. With Luis Guzm_n and Robert Forster. Categories: Crime, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Samuel L. Jackson in Cleaner
Looking for a story to put him on the map, struggling sports reporter Erik Kernan ( Josh Hartnett) happens to help a homeless man who claims to be boxing legend Bob Satterfield (Samuel L. Jackson). Since most people think that the former champ had passed away, Erik sees their chance meeting as a great opportunity to resurrect Satterfield'a story and escape the shadow of his successful father. But, when the truth of the Champ's life comes to the surface, Erik is forced to reexamine his own life and his relationship with his estranged wife (Kathryn Morris) and their young son (Dakota Goyo). Directed by Rod Lurie. With Alan Alda, Rachel Nichols, Teri Hatcher and David Paymer. Categories: Drama, Sports. Year: 2007.
Samuel L. Jackson in Resurrecting the Champ
After Lazurus (Samuel L. Jackson), a God-fearing bluesman, has his wife run out on him, he finds Rae (Christina Ricci), a sex-obsessed young woman, beaten and left for dead in the middle of road. Seeking salvation of his own, Lazurus nurses Rae back to health and the two form a bond while trying to put their lives back together. Directed by Craig Brewer. With Justin Timberlake, S. Epatha Merkerson, John Cothran Jr. and Michael Raymond-James. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 2006.
Samuel L. Jackson in Black Snake Moan
Shortly after receiving word that they will be heading home from Iraq, a National Guard unit is ambushed while making one last humanitarian mission. Upon returning to Spokane, WA, the soldiers have difficulty adjusting to civilian life after living through an intense firefight that cost their outfit many lives. Will Marsh (Samuel L. Jackson), Vanessa Price (Jessica Biel), Tommy Yates (Brian Presley) and Jamal Aiken (50 Cent) each deal with the loss and pain of that fateful day in their own way, trying to make peace with all those who didn't make it home. Directed by Irwin Winkler. With Christina Ricci, Chad Michael Murray and Victoria Rowell. Categories: Action, Drama, War. Year: 2006.
Samuel L. Jackson in Home of the Brave
On a flight over the Pacific Ocean, a ruthless assassin unleashes a crate full of deadly, poisonous snakes in an attempt kill a passenger who's a witness in protective custody. When the snakes begin their assault, it is up to FBI agent Nelville Flynn (Samuel L. Jackson) to save a plane full of innocent lives. Directed by David R. Ellis. With Rachel Blanchard and Julianna Margulies. Categories: Action, Horror, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Samuel L. Jackson in Snakes on a Plane