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Suspect (1987) -- This tension-filled courtroom drama opens with the suicide of a Supreme Court justice. A deaf-mute Vietnam veteran is charged with her murder and Cher, a public defender, is appointed counsel.
The Run of the Country (1995) -- US Home Video Trailer from Columbia
The Dresser (1983) -- An effeminate personal assistant of a deteriorating veteran actor struggles to get him through a difficult performance of King Lear.
For Pete's Sake (1974) -- Open-ended Trailer from Columbia Tristar
Eyewitness (1981) -- Open-ended Trailer from Anchor Bay Entertainment

Overview

Date of Birth:
24 July 1929, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Educated at Charterhouse School. more
STARmeter: ?
Down 20% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(10 articles)
Steve McQueen Lincoln Center Tribute Concludes With "Bullitt"
 (From CinemaRetro. 27 May 2009, 2:19 PM, PDT)
Monday Night Poll: What Did You Watch?
 (From Cinematical. 25 May 2009, 7:02 PM, PDT)

Filmography

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  1. The Girl in Melanie Klein (details only on IMDb Pro)
Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. A Separate Peace (2004) (TV) 2004 - 5.0 (308)
- 2. Don Quixote (2000) (TV) 2000 - 6.1 (730)
- 3. Curtain Call (1999) 1999 - 5.3 (532)
- 4. The Run of the Country (1995) 1995 - 5.9 (232)
- 5. Roommates (1995) 1995 $12.4M 6.2 (927)
- 6. Year of the Comet (1992) 1992 - 5.5 (660)
- 7. An Innocent Man (1989) 1989 - 6.2 (2,190)
- 8. The House on Carroll Street (1988) 1988 - 6.1 (925)
- 9. Suspect (1987) 1987 - 6.5 (3,442)
- 10. Eleni (1985) 1985 - 6.6 (498)
- 11. The Dresser (1983) 1983 - 7.6 (1,669)
- 12. Krull (1983)   1983 - 5.9 (7,371)
AKAs:
  • Dragons of Krull
  • Dungeons and Dragons
  • Krull: Invaders of the Black Fortress
  • The Dungeons of Krull
- 13. Eyewitness (1981)   1981 - 6.1 (1,572)
AKAs:
  • The Janitor
- 14. Breaking Away (1979) 1979 - 7.7 (8,701)
- 15. The Deep (1977) 1977 - 5.9 (3,892)
- 16. Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976) 1976 - 5.6 (1,470)
- 17. For Pete's Sake (1974)   1974 - 6.4 (893)
AKAs:
  • July Pork Bellies
- 18. The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) 1973 - 7.4 (1,199)
- 19. The Hot Rock (1972)   1972 - 6.7 (1,914)
AKAs:
  • How to Steal a Diamond (UK: informal title)
  • How to Steal a Diamond in Four Uneasy Lessons (UK)
- 20. Murphy's War (1971) 1971 - 6.9 (1,045)
- 21. John and Mary (1969) 1969 - 6.3 (575)
- 22. Bullitt (1968) 1968 - 7.5 (18,652)
- 23. Robbery (1967) 1967 - 6.5 (236)
- 24. "Danger Man" (1964)   (7 episodes, 1965-1967) 1967 - 8.5 (211)
AKAs:
  • Secret Agent (USA)
  • Secret Agent aka Danger Man (USA: video box title)
- 25. Koroshi (1966) (TV)   1966 - 6.9 (34)
AKAs:
  • Danger Man: Koroshi (UK: series title)
- 26. "The Saint" (1962)   (7 episodes, 1963-1965) 1965 - 7.8 (606)
- 27. One Way Pendulum (1964) 1964 - 6.6 (41)
- 28. Summer Holiday (1963) 1963 - 5.9 (497)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)   (assistant director) 1961 - 6.5 (714)
AKAs:
  • The Widow and the Gigolo
- 2. A Taste of Honey (1961) (assistant director) 1961 - 7.7 (1,115)
- 3. The Guns of Navarone (1961) (assistant director) 1961 - 7.6 (13,131)
- 4. The Entertainer (1960) (assistant director) 1960 - 7.2 (972)
- 5. Sons and Lovers (1960)   (assistant director) 1960 - 7.4 (376)
AKAs:
  • D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers (Australia)
- 6. A Touch of Larceny (1959) (assistant director) 1959 - 6.6 (163)
- 7. Serious Charge (1959)   (second assistant director) (uncredited) 1959 - 5.7 (36)
AKAs:
  • A Touch of Hell
  • Immoral Charge
- 8. Cover Girl Killer (1959) (assistant director) 1959 - 5.1 (77)
- 9. The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) (assistant director) (uncredited) 1958 - 7.1 (1,526)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Run of the Country (1995) (producer) 1995 - 5.9 (232)
- 2. Needful Things (1993) (executive producer) 1993 - 5.9 (7,317)
- 3. Year of the Comet (1992) (producer) 1992 - 5.5 (660)
- 4. The House on Carroll Street (1988) (producer) 1988 - 6.1 (925)
- 5. The Dresser (1983) (producer) 1983 - 7.6 (1,669)
- 6. Eyewitness (1981)   (producer) 1981 - 6.1 (1,572)
AKAs:
  • The Janitor
- 7. Breaking Away (1979) (produced by) 1979 - 7.7 (8,701)
- 8. Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976) (producer) 1976 - 5.6 (1,470)
Camera and Electrical Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Nunsense (1993) (TV) (still photographer) 1993 - 8.0 (75)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Robbery (1967) (writer) 1967 - 6.5 (236)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Pushing the Limit: The Making of 'Grand Prix' (2006) (V) (special thanks) 2006 - 7.5 (10)
- 2. Krull: Marvel Comics Video Adaptation (2000) (V) (special thanks) 2000 - 5.5 (19)
- 3. Good Will Hunting (1997) (thanks) 1997 $226M 8.0 (133,399)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Forging the Guns of Navarone (2007) (V) Himself 2007 - -
- 2. The Style & Sound of Speed (2006) (V) Himself 2006 - 7.4 (8)
- 3. Greatest Ever Screen Chases (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - -
- 4. Movies' Greatest Cars (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - 6.5 (5)
- 5. "Breakfast" (2000)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 5.3 (48)
1 TV episode:
- 6. Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005) (TV) Himself - interviewee 2005 - 7.7 (120)
- 7. Reflections on Golden Pond (2003) (V) Himself 2003 - -
- 8. "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - -
- 9. Steve McQueen: The King of Cool (1998) (TV) Himself 1998 - 7.3 (58)
- 10. "Hollywood U.K." (1993)   Himself - Contributor (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 8.5 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 11. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Himself - Audience Bow (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 12. 'Bullitt': Steve McQueen's Commitment to Reality (1968) Himself 1968 - 6.3 (78)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Audio commentary for the film For Pete's Sake (1974). more
Publicity Listings:
1 Interview more
Genres:
Drama | Crime | Action | Thriller more
Plot Keywords:
Based On Novel | Independent Film | Character Name In Title | Beautiful Woman more

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