Actor
Paul Newman
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Praised as a giant star whose performance and close-ups anchor the film.
About 40 minF1 (2025)
Referenced as a model for Pitt's later-career coolness and understated star persona.
About 16 minFirst Blood (1982)
Bill thinks Newman may have deserved the Oscar over Kingsley.
About 16 minSlap Shot (1977)
Praised as an all-time leading man and the film’s perfect center, with subtle comic and physical control.
About 8 minThe Color of Money (1986)
Praised as one of the greatest movie stars/actors, with an immense run of iconic roles and an overdue Oscar win.
About 0 minThe Longest Yard (1974)
Used as a comparison point for old-school screen presence and athletic movie-star energy.
About 8 minThe Sting (1973)
Praised for his poker scene, comic timing, and screen presence; also described as the bigger immediate draw in the period.
About 0 minThe Verdict (1982)
Praised as the film’s defining force and maybe his best performance.
About 0 minToy Story (1995)
Discussed as the original intended Woody choice and praised as a voice that fits the character's texture.
About 64 minJohn Wick (2014)
Referenced as another original inspiration for the Wick character concept.
About 48 minEVERY MATCH