From Val Kilmer in Willow to Russell Crow in A Beautiful Mind, these are the best performances in Ron Howard movies.
Some directors are referred to as “actor’s directors,” and Ron Howard definitely qualifies. Prior to directing his first feature film Grand Theft Auto in 1977, Howard has been a popular television star on Happy Days. He had appeared in such acclaimed films as The Shootist and American Graffitti, which certainly gave him a complete understanding of the work needed both in front and behind the camera.
9 Daryl Hannah, 'Splash' Splash is quite literally a “fish out of water” story. Howard’s 1984 romantic comedy stars Tom Hanks as the salesman Allen Bauer, who discovers that the mermaid Madison that he grew up dreaming about returned to his life. Although the film has some somewhat problematic jokes that haven’t aged very well, the story itself is a very sweet one.
7 Michael Keaton, 'Night Shift' Night Shift marked the breakthrough of Michael Keaton, who became one of Howard’s most loyal collaborators. The film follows the put-upon stockbroker Chuck Lumley , who is forced to take a job as a morgue attendant after his career pluments. 5 Ed Harris, 'Apollo 13' It turns out that one of the greatest space movies ever made isn’t a work of science fiction at all. Howard’s 1995 historical drama Apollo 13 explores the chaotic events of the 1970 lunar mission that nearly ended in tragedy.
Hunt is a wild party goer who loves indulging in excess, but Lauda is a reclusive loner who treats the sport with utmost professionalism. Bruhl is able to show how a character that some felt was “emotionless” was capable of great passion for the sport that he has dedicated his life to. 2 Dianne West, 'Parenthood' Howard’s experiences filming Happy Days paid off by the time that he made Parenthood; his 1989 dramedy explores the relationships between American families in a way that feels very similar to a sitcom. Parenthood is almost painfully funny for anyone that has a quirky family, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t treat its characters with respect.
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