Frank Latimore
Actor · 1925 – 1998 · Darien, Connecticut, USA
Franklin Latimore (September 28, 1925 - November 29, 1998) was an American actor best known for his character ‘Dr. Ed Coleridge’ on the television soap opera Ryan's Hope. Latimore's came from a well-to-do family, and was able to trace his lineage back to the Revolutionary War. He ran away from home at an early age, and shortly thereafter got the lead part in a Broadway play. His acting career had begun in the 1930s, when he and longtime pal Lloyd Bridges began doing summer stock theater at a playhouse in Weston, Vermont. Latimore then soon went out to Hollywood, where he signed a contract with 20th Century-Fox, and proceeded to appear in such hits as In the Meantime, Darling, The Dolly Sisters, Three Little Girls in Blue, and Shock. Latimore also played in two soap operas, Ryan's Hope and Guiding Light. As well, he did some work for PBS, most notably appearing in a film about the Civil War. He married Rukmini Sukarno, an opera singer who was a daughter of President Sukarno of Indonesia. Their son, Chris Kline, is a journalist. On November 29, 1998, he died in his sleep, at the age of 72. His remains were cremated and buried beneath a venerable old apple tree on ancestral property in Vermont. Description above from the Wikipedia article Frank Latimore, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Movie7.4WarDrama"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
Patton
1969 · 1.3K votes
Movie7.7DramaMysteryDuring the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.
All the President's Men
1976 · 2.2K votes
Movie7.6CrimeDramaTom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.
Movie6.0ActionAdventureA disgraced member of the Spanish Navy must redeem his family's honor after his father betrays his country to the French.
Movie6.3WarDramaAn American Army officer is recruited by the yet to exist Israel to help them form an army. He is disturbed by this sudden appeal to his Jewish heritage. Each of Israel's Arab neighbors has vowed to invade the poorly prepared country as soon as partition is granted. He is made commander of the Israeli forces just before the war begins.
Cast a Giant Shadow
1966 · 64 votes
Movie6.9DramaRomanceAn adventurous young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancée in the process. But when he returns 10 years later, she will stop at nothing to get him back, even though she is already married.
The Razor's Edge
1946 · 99 votes
Movie7.8ComedyAfter she inherits a huge sum of money, a girl suddenly leaves a working-class man that she previously used to fancy.
Papà Pacifico
1954 · 2 votes
Movie5.9RomanceComedyA group of travelers from the United States race through seven European countries in 18 days.
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
1969 · 37 votes
Movie6.4DramaHistoryA hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Black Magic
1949 · 25 votes
Movie6.0WarHistoryThe career of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine the Great of Russia.
John Paul Jones
1959 · 14 votes
Movie6.1ThrillerWarBob Sharkey, an instructor of would-be spies for the Allied Office of Strategic Services, becomes suspicious of one of the latest batch of students, Bill O'Connell, who is too good at espionage. His boss, Charles Gibson confirms that O'Connell is really a top German agent, but tells Sharkey to pass him, as they intend to feed the mole false information about the impending D-Day invasion.
13 Rue Madeleine
1947 · 39 votes
Movie5.3HistoryAdventureFrank Latimore is cast as Balboa, the heroic Spanish explorer who discovers the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, he must pacify the wrath of his enemies and battle his way through a forest inhabited by savage natives. This one features some really nice battles, stunning ocean photography, and tolerable reconstruction of historic events.
Los conquistadores del Pacífico
1963 · 3 votes
Movie5.9ThrillerDramaIn this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.
Shock
1946 · 68 votes
Movie6.4ComedyHistoryTwo jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.
Movie6.5AdventureWesternA battle between revolutionary Mexicans and the U.S. cavalry brings Zorro onto the scene to enact vengeance for violent acts incurred by the cavalry Sergeant. Once the Sergeant is killed, Don Jose de la Torre retires from being Zorro and settles down to live a quiet life. The brother of the Sergeant, in an act of his own justice, dons the costume of Zorro and terrorizes the countryside. In an act to draw out the true Zorro, the imposter kidnaps Don Jose's wife, making him once again don the mask to rescue her.
Movie7.3Three sisters go to Atlantic City with hopes of finding rich husbands.
Three Little Girls in Blue
1946 · 3 votes
MovieDramaTV MovieJoAnn Hammil faces a harrowing fight to rediscover her personal identity when her husband of 15 years announces that he is leaving her and their children to search for the indefinable joy he feels he is missing from his life.
Breaking Up
1978
Movie6.7DramaWarA semi-documentary dramatization of five weeks in the life of Vice Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey, Jr., from his assignment to command the U.S. naval operations in the South Pacific to the Allied victory at Guadalcanal.
The Gallant Hours
1960 · 19 votes
Movie7.1ComedyAfterfive people die in crumbling Naples housing run by Northerners, the Southern relatives trek to Milan to sue for damages.
Movie7.5WesternAdventureDon Jose disguises himself as Zorro, the masked freedom fighter, who tries to protect his people from the wrath of an evil military officer who is using his position to his own advantage.
Movie5.5DramaCarlo Rutelli falls in love with the beautiful variety singer Yvonne la Nuit, but his father opposes the wedding. World War I breaks out and Carlo is killed while Yvonne has a son, but on orders from Carlo's father, she is told he is dead. Her career descends and only Nino, an art partner, remains close to her and helps her earn her living by singing in taverns.
Movie6.8ComedyDramaA young bride who comes from a rich family has a hard time adjusting to life in a boarding house with other soldiers and their wives. Her spoiled ways cause resentment from the other wives and problems with her husband.
In the Meantime, Darling
1944 · 4 votes
Movie7.7WesternA band of fierce rustlers is ravaging the region of Las Cruces. Appears an outsider who saves the ranch owner "The Spur" of being kidnapped by members of the band. Thankfully, he was appointed foreman, and his daughter is in love with him. But things are not what they seem and there are murky intrigues in the background.
Movie6.3WesternAdventureTwo men pretend to the same woman in a fort located in the wilds of Canada. Also, one of them will be the object of desire of an Indian girl.