Patrick Swayze

Final Cut - Ladies & Gentlemen (2012)

A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, and so on. The only same thing: The love between man and woman... in an archetypical love story cut from 500 classics from all around the world.

Runtime: 84 min.

Directed by: György Pálfi

Stars: Isabelle Adjani | Julie Andrews | Fanny Ardant | Agustín Almodóvar | Rosanna Arquette

Powder Blue (2009)

As: Velvet Larry

On the gritty streets of LA, the destinies of four people desperate for connection and redemption are about to collide.

Runtime: 106 min.

Directed by: Timothy Linh Bui

Stars: Forest Whitaker | Ray Liotta | Jessica Biel | Patrick Swayze | Eddie Redmayne

Christmas in Wonderland (2007)

As: Wayne Saunders

Three kids and their Dad move from L.A to Edmonton. When they go shopping at West Edmonton Mall they find counterfeit cash. They inadvertently help catch the crooks, and later make a discovery about Santa

Runtime: 95 min.

Directed by: James Orr

Stars: Tim Curry | Patrick Swayze | Matthew Knight | Carmen Electra | Amy Schlagel

Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis (2007)

As: Himself (Archive footage)

Join curators Joe and Nick on a guided tour through their ever-growing collection of odd, hilarious, and profoundly stupid videos. This edition of the Found Footage Festival features an entertaining lineup of instructional and educational videos, public access footage, and home movies found at thrift stores and rescued from dumpsters across the country. Recorded live at The Heights Theater in ...

Runtime: 90 min.

Directed by: Joe Pickett | Nick Prueher

Stars: Patrick Swayze | Joe Pickett | Nick Prueher | Jack Rebney

Jump! (2007)

As: Richard Pressburger

JUMP is a psychological drama revealing for the first time the extraordinary circumstances behind the unjust murder trial of the young Jew, Philippe Halsman, who would later become the most sought after celebrity portrait photographer of his generation.

Runtime: 105 min.

Directed by: Joshua Sinclair

Stars: Sybil Danning | Ben Silverstone | Patrick Swayze | Martine McCutcheon | Christoph Schobesberger

The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)

As: Cash (voice)

Best friends Tod, a fox kit, and Copper, a hound puppy, visit a country fair when they see a band of dogs called "The Singin' Strays". The band has five members: Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, and twin brothers Waylon and Floyd. It is important that they perform well because a talent scout is visiting.

Runtime: 69 min.

Directed by: Jim Kammerud

Stars: Harrison Fahn | Reba McEntire | Patrick Swayze | Jonah Bobo | Jeff Foxworthy

Keeping Mum (2005)

As: Lance

A pastor preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon fails to realize that his wife is having an affair and his children are up to no good.

Runtime: 99 min.

Directed by: Niall Johnson

Stars: Kristin Scott Thomas | Maggie Smith | Tamsin Egerton | Rowan Atkinson | Patrick Swayze

Icon (2005)

As: Jason Monk

A former US Operative, who lived in Russia in his earlier years and had been married there with a child, comes out of retirement to face down a former enemy, now running as a candidate for President in modern Russia. Working with a Russian policewoman, they work to uncover a plot to use biological weapons against certain factions of the Russian people to commit genocide. The virus would also be released in ...

Runtime: 190 min.

Directed by: Charles Martin Smith

Stars: Michael York | Ben Cross | Patrick Bergin | Patrick Swayze | Annika Peterson

George and the Dragon (2004)

As: Garth

A knight returning from the Crusades takes on a dragon and becomes a legend.

Runtime: 93 min.

Directed by: Tom Reeve

Stars: Michael Clarke Duncan | Piper Perabo | Patrick Swayze | James Purefoy | Bill Treacher

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)

As: Dance Class Instructor

In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she learns the meanings of love, sensuality and independence.

Runtime: 86 min.

Directed by: Guy Ferland

Stars: Diego Luna | Jonathan Jackson | Romola Garai | Sela Ward | John Slattery

11:14 (2003)

As: Frank

Tells the seemingly random yet vitally connected story of a set of incidents that all converge one evening at 11:14pm. The story follows the chain of events of five different characters and five different storylines that all converge to tell the story of murder and deceit.

Runtime: 86 min.

Directed by: Greg Marcks

Stars: Clark Gregg | Barbara Hershey | Hilary Swank | Henry Thomas | Blake Heron

Overnight (2003)

Alternately hilarious and horrifying, Overnight chronicles one man's misadventures of making a Hollywood movie. It starts out as a rags to riches story as Troy Duffy, a Boston-bred bartender, sells his first screenplay for The Boondock Saints.

Runtime: 82 min.

Directed by: Mark Brian Smith | Tony Montana

Stars: Norman Reedus | Jake Busey | Emmanuelle Béart | Billy Connolly | Troy Duffy

One Last Dance (2003)

As: Travis MacPhearson

In the wake of tragedy, a renowed New York dance company is on the brink of collapse. After leaving the dance world for good, Travis, Chrissa, and Max are pulled in to resurrect the dance that shattered their careers. They have one last chance to save the company, re-connect with the passion and magic, and prove that miracles really can happen.

Runtime: 101 min.

Directed by: Lisa Niemi

Stars: Patrick Swayze | Matthew Walker | Lisa Niemi | Stefan Wenta | George de la Peña

Waking Up in Reno (2002)

As: Roy Kirkendall

Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.

Runtime: 91 min.

Directed by: Jordan Brady

Stars: Charlize Theron | Billy Bob Thornton | Natasha Richardson | Patrick Swayze | David Koechner

Donnie Darko (2001)

As: Jim Cunningham

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Runtime: 113 min.

Directed by: Richard Kelly

Stars: Maggie Gyllenhaal | Jake Gyllenhaal | Drew Barrymore | Patrick Swayze | Jena Malone

Green Dragon (2001)

As: Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance

A tale about Vietnamese refugees sent to an orientation camp on the Camp Pendleton Marine Base in California, 'Green Dragon' focuses on a young boy and his sister. Set in 1975, the film chronicles the stories told to the two children by other refugees in the camp and of Tai Tran, who dares to introduce himself to Sergeant Jim Lance. In developing a relationship with Lance, Tran is able to improve

Runtime: 115 min.

Directed by: Timothy Linh Bui

Stars: Forest Whitaker | Patrick Swayze | Đơn Dương

Forever Lulu (2000)

As: Ben Clifton

A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.

Runtime: 99 min.

Directed by: John Kaye

Stars: Richard Schiff | Melanie Griffith | Penelope Ann Miller | Patrick Swayze

Letters From a Killer (1998)

As: Race Darnell

A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet 2 more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name

Runtime: 104 min.

Directed by: David Carson

Stars: Roger E. Mosley | Patrick Swayze | Gia Carides | Kim Myers | Olivia Birkelund

Black Dog (1998)

As: Jack Crews

An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to survive and save his family.

Runtime: 89 min.

Directed by: Kevin Hooks

Stars: Meat Loaf | Graham Beckel | Patrick Swayze | Gabriel Casseus | Randy Travis

Three Wishes (1995)

As: Jack McCloud

While Jane Holman (Mastrantonio) is driving with her two sons, she accidentally runs into a drifter, Jack McCloud (Swayze), who breaks his leg. Being responsible, Jane invites Jack, and his dog, to stay at her home until his leg has healed. Jack struggles to adapt their lifestyle, and finds himself loved by the family. He starts teaching baseball to Tom, who misses his father, who was lost in the ...

Runtime: 115 min.

Directed by: Martha Coolidge

Stars: David Marshall Grant | Joseph Mazzello | Jay O. Sanders | Patrick Swayze | Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

As: Vida Boheme

Three New York drag queens on their way to Hollywood for a beauty pageant get stranded in a small Midwestern town for the entire weekend when their car breaks down. While waiting for parts for their Cadillac convertible, the flamboyant trio shows the local homophobic rednecks that appearing different doesn't mean they don't have humanity in common.

Runtime: 109 min.

Directed by: Beeban Kidron

Stars: Jason London | Stockard Channing | John Leguizamo | Wesley Snipes | Patrick Swayze

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995)

HBO documentary about movies

Runtime: 90 min.

Directed by: Chuck Workman

Stars: Candice Bergen | Warren Beatty | Robert Altman | George Burns | Peter Coyote

Tall Tale (1995)

As: Pecos Bill

A young boy draws on the inspiration of legendary western characters to find the strength to fight an evil land baron in the old west who wants to steal his family's farm and destroy their idyllic community. When Daniel Hackett sees his father Jonas gravely wounded by the villainous Stiles, his first urge is for his family to flee the danger, and give up their life on a farm which Daniel has come ...

Runtime: 96 min.

Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik

Stars: Oliver Platt | Nick Stahl | Scott Glenn | Roger Aaron Brown | Patrick Swayze

Father Hood (1993)

As: Jack Charles

Deadbeat dad kidnaps his kids from the bus to an abusive foster home and they go on a run. The cops are after them, they bicker constantly and his idea of a way out is grim, yet this dangerous ride might just turn them into a family.

Runtime: 95 min.

Directed by: Darrell James Roodt

Stars: Michael Ironside | Brian Bonsall | Halle Berry | Patrick Swayze | Sabrina Lloyd

City of Joy (1992)

As: Max Lowe

In this drama, a wealthy American doctor learns some important lessons about life in one of the poorest cities on Earth. Max Lowe (Patrick Swayze) is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America and travel to India in the hope of "finding himself." Not long after he arrives ...

Runtime: 132 min.

Directed by: Roland Joffé

Stars: Om Puri | Pauline Collins | Shabana Azmi | Patrick Swayze | Ayesha Dharker

Point Break (1991)

As: Bodhi

In the coastal town of Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. The F.B.I. believes that the members of the gang could be surfers and send young agent Johnny Utah undercover at the beach to mix with the surfers and gather information.

Runtime: 122 min.

Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow

Stars: John C. McGinley | Keanu Reeves | Gary Busey | Lori Petty | Patrick Swayze

Ghost (1990)

As: Sam Wheat

Sam Wheat is a banker, Molly Jensen is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by his friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner over a shady business deal, he is left to roam the earth as a powerless spirit. When he learns of Carl's betrayal, Sam must seek the help of psychic Oda Mae Brown to set things right and protect Molly from Carl and his goons.

Runtime: 127 min.

Directed by: Jerry Zucker

Stars: Whoopi Goldberg | Demi Moore | Vincent Schiavelli | Patrick Swayze | Tony Goldwyn

Next of Kin (1989)

As: Truman Gates

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

Runtime: 108 min.

Directed by: John Irvin

Stars: Helen Hunt | Liam Neeson | Bill Paxton | Adam Baldwin | Patrick Swayze

Road House (1989)

As: James Dalton

The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton (Patrick Swayze) has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable -- busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot-spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay (Kelly Lynch) puts him ...

Runtime: 114 min.

Directed by: Rowdy Herrington

Stars: Marshall R. Teague | Sam Elliott | Kelly Lynch | Patrick Swayze | Ben Gazzara

Tiger Warsaw (1988)

As: Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw

Chuck brought sorrow to his family when he shot his father who is now a semi-invalid. After 15 years of self destruction, he returns home to seek forgiveness.

Runtime: 93 min.

Directed by: Amin Q. Chaudhri

Stars: Mary McDonnell | Patrick Swayze | Piper Laurie | Lee Richardson

Steel Dawn (1987)

As: Nomad

In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control.

Runtime: 100 min.

Directed by: Lance Hool

Stars: Anthony Zerbe | Brion James | Christopher Neame | Patrick Swayze | Lisa Niemi

Dirty Dancing (1987)

As: Johnny Castle

Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer – and unexpectedly falling in love.

Runtime: 100 min.

Directed by: Emile Ardolino

Stars: Patrick Swayze | Jerry Orbach | Jennifer Grey | Jack Weston | Cynthia Rhodes

Youngblood (1986)

As: Derek Sutton

A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his stay in a Canadian minor hockey town. His on-ice activities are complicated by his relationship with the coach's daughter.

Runtime: 110 min.

Directed by: Peter Markle

Stars: Ed Lauter | Cynthia Gibb | Patrick Swayze | Rob Lowe | Jim Youngs

Red Dawn (1984)

As: Jed

It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.

Runtime: 114 min.

Directed by: John Milius

Stars: C. Thomas Howell | Charlie Sheen | Lea Thompson | Patrick Swayze | Darren Dalton

Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)

As: Ernie 'Slam' Webster

Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is on of the drivers in the derby who's wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be ...

Runtime: 97 min.

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Stars: C. Thomas Howell | Jamie Lee Curtis | William Windom | Jennifer Jason Leigh | Patrick Swayze

Pigs vs. Freaks (1984)

As: Doug Zimmer

In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the police sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam Vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger ...

Runtime: 120 min.

Directed by: Dick Lowry

Stars: Brian Dennehy | Adam Baldwin | Eugene Roche | Penny Peyser | Grant Goodeve

Uncommon Valor (1983)

As: Kevin Scott

A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese...

Runtime: 105 min.

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Stars: Fred Ward | Harold Sylvester | Gene Hackman | Patrick Swayze | Robert Stack

The Outsiders (1983)

As: Darrel 'Darry' Curtis

When two poor greasers, Johnny, and Ponyboy are assaulted by a vicious gang, the socs, and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events.

Runtime: 91 min.

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Stars: Matt Dillon | C. Thomas Howell | Patrick Swayze | Ralph Macchio | Rob Lowe

The Renegades (1982)

As: Bandit

In this drama, undercover investigators are recruited from the streets to prevent arms smugglers from getting their weapons to street gangs.

Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode

Stars: Paul Mones | Philip Casnoff | Patrick Swayze | Cheryl Paris | Randy Brooks

Return of the Rebels (1981)

As: K.C.

An aging motorcycle gang assemble for a 25-year reunion to help out former member Mary Beth, a widowed operator of a popular campground which is being threatened by a band of arrogant groupies.

Runtime: 100 min.

Directed by: Noel Nosseck

Stars: Christopher Connelly | Jamie Farr | Don Murray | Michael Baseleon | Barbara Eden

The Comeback Kid (1980)

As: Chuck

A down and out former minor league ballplayer finds romance and a renewed zest for life when he takes a job coaching a group of underprivileged kids.

Runtime: 97 min.

Directed by: Peter Levin

Stars: Michael Lembeck | John Ritter | Patrick Swayze | Susan Dey | Doug McKeon

Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)

As: Ace Johnson

A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.

Runtime: 98 min.

Directed by: William A. Levey

Stars: Ruth Buzzi | Flip Wilson | Ron Palillo | Maureen McCormick | Scott Baio