The top five films featuring screen legend Robert Duvall
The screen legend passed away on Sunday (15.02.26) at the age of 95. In celebration of his long and rich career, here are the top five films starring the iconic actor.
Top Five Films Starring Robert Duvall
The screen legend passed away on Sunday (15.02.26) at the age of 95. In celebration of his long and rich career, here are the top five films starring the iconic actor.
5. The Apostle
Duvall wrote, directed, produced, and starred in this drama about a troubled Southern preacher seeking spiritual redemption. His powerful central performance earned him another Academy Award nomination and proved his talents extended far beyond acting alone.
4. Network
In this acclaimed and seemingly prophetic film about the sensationalism of contemporary TV news, Duvall plays the beleaguered boss of programming chief Diana Christensen (Faye Dunaway). Despite the sensational ensemble cast, Duvall still managed to make his mark in this timeless classic.
3. Tender Mercies
Duvall won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his deeply moving performance as a washed-up country singer seeking redemption. The understated drama showcased his ability to convey profound emotion through subtle, restrained acting.
2. Apocalypse Now
As the unforgettable Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore, Duvall delivered one of cinema’s most quoted lines: “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” His larger-than-life portrayal of a war-obsessed officer earned him an Oscar nomination and remains one of the film’s standout performances.
1. The Godfather
Duvall played the cool-headed consigliere Tom Hagen in Francis Ford Coppola’s mafia masterpiece, delivering a performance defined by quiet authority and loyalty. He reprised the role in the 1974 sequel, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
