All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Paul Newman, ranked

In early 1950s Florida, decorated war veteran Lucas Jackson is arrested for cutting parking meters off their poles one drunken night. Carr the floorwalker tells the rules to the new set of prisoners. Luke refuses to observe the established pecking order among the prisoners and quickly runs afoul of the prisoners’ leader, Dragline.

Small-time pool hustler Fast” Eddie Felson travels cross-country with his partner Charlie to challenge the legendary player Minnesota Fats. Eddie gets ahead $11,000 and Charlie tries to convince him to quit, but Eddie insists the game will end only when Fats says it is over.

Late one night, a drunken Brick Pollitt is out trying to recapture his glory days of high school sports by leaping hurdles on a track field, dreaming about his moments as a youthful athlete. This has resulted in an obviously tempestuous marriage—there are speculations as to why Maggie does not yet have a child while Brick’s brother Gooper and his wife Mae have a whole pack of children.

Hud is a modern cowboy, living a carefree and reckless lifestyle that contrasts with his father Homer Bannon’s more traditional and principled values. Conflict arises when the ranch faces a crisis involving a potential outbreak of hoof-and-mouth disease. Hud’s irresponsibility and disregard for ethical behavior create tension within the family as they grapple with difficult decisions.

In 1931, during the Great Depression, Michael Sullivan, Sr. Rooney sends Connor and Sullivan to meet with McGovern, under orders just to talk, but Connor shoots him, resulting in Sullivan gunning down McGovern’s men. Sullivan’s twelve-year-old son Michael Jr. was hidden in his father’s car and witnesses the event.

In 1931, during the Great Depression, Michael Sullivan, Sr. Rooney sends Connor and Sullivan to meet with McGovern, under orders just to talk, but Connor shoots him, resulting in Sullivan gunning down McGovern’s men. Sullivan’s twelve-year-old son Michael Jr. was hidden in his father’s car and witnesses the event.

Once-promising attorney Frank Galvin, framed for jury tampering years ago, was fired from his elite Boston firm and is now an alcoholic ambulance chaser whose practice is on the verge of collapse. As a favor, his friend and former teacher Mickey sends him a medical malpractice case in which it is all but assured that the defense will settle for a large amount.

Documentary chronicling the 35 year racing career of Paul Newman. Academy Award winning actor with a fifty-plus year career, was one of the most prolific and revered actors in American Cinema. He was also well known for his philanthropy. Yet few know the gasoline-fueled passion that became so important in this complex, multifaceted man’s makeup.

During the 1950s, Tab Hunter rose to fame as America’s beloved boy next door, seemingly invincible in his soaring career. However, there was one aspect that could potentially tarnish it all: Tab Hunter’s hidden homosexuality. Now, the veil of secrecy surrounding Tab Hunter’s personal life has been lifted. In this documentary, audiences will have the opportunity to meet the authentic Tab Hunter for the first time as he candidly recounts the complete tale of his journey.

In late 19th-century Arizona, an Apache-raised white man, John Russell, faces prejudice in the white world after he returns for his inheritance upon his father’s death. Deciding to sell the house to buy a herd of horses, which does not endear him to the boarders who live there or to the caretaker, Jessie, Russell ends up riding a stagecoach with Jessie and unhappily married boarders Doris and Billy Lee Blake leaving town.

Sully is an unemployed, stubborn and diligent construction laborer with deteriorating knee condition and a negative demeanor. Upon the arrival of his estranged son, Dylan Wash, who has his grandson in tow, Sully is compelled to confront feelings he would rather leave behind.

Miles Roby, a compassionate restaurant manager, strives to keep his Empire Grill operating amidst challenges from the influential Mrs. Whiting. In addition to managing the restaurant, Miles must also monitor his mischievous father, Max, who is prone to causing trouble. However, Miles grapples with a deeper issue, as he is haunted by memories from his past that keep him inextricably linked to Empire Falls.