The classic '90s thriller pits a movie star against an unlikely counterpart.
Amid his third decade as a premiere movie star in Hollywood, Harrison Ford could seemingly do no wrong. With two bankable franchises in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, steady excellence in elevated auteur-driven thrillers such as Witness and Presumed Innocent, and a charming force in comedies such as Working Girl, the star offered something of irresistible value on his resume. In 1993, a familiar cat-and-mouse thriller adapted from a 1960s television series came along.
The Battle Between Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones Following the same premise as the original TV series of the same name, The Fugitive, directed by Andrew Davis, is about Dr. Richard Kimble , a surgeon wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, who is on the run from the law after the bus transporting him to prison is involved in a crash. He is chased by a resolute and shrewd U.S. Marshal, Sam Gerard . The film's theatrical poster exclusively lends placement of name and appearance to Ford.
Similar to how Men in Black capitalizes on the odd-couple dynamic of he and Will Smith, Jones and Ford counter each other in a manner smarter and more nuanced than anyone expected from a blockbuster thriller. The two undergo a body swap in the context of the film. Even though Gerard is upholding the law, by the nature of storytelling, he is the villain, not just because Kimble is understood to be innocent from the start, but because he is chasing the persecution of Harrison Ford's character.
This description could reasonably describe the likeness of Harrison Ford that audiences have grown to adore over the last six decades: someone who is slick and suave, but a relatable, everyday person. No matter if he is starring in Blade Runner or Air Force One, Ford is a natural movie star. Even when he is starring the in the biggest and most anticipated blockbusters of the year, Ford's characters carry themselves as they would rather be anywhere else.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
U.S. Marshals offer reward for fugitive who allegedly assaulted employees, customers at Cleveland restaurantTerrance Trawick, 36, is also wanted for Valley View police for drug possession, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s deputies for aggravated robbery and the U.S. Marshals for a supervised release violation.
Read more »
Harrison Ford Has A 5-Decade Long Box Office StreakIf Harrison Ford can lead Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to a box office victory, he'll continue a 5-decade long box office streak.
Read more »
Jeffrey Katzenberg Tells Joe Biden To Embrace His Age Like Harrison Ford, Mick Jagger – ReportForget about tripping over a sandbag. Jeffrey Katzenberg wants President Joe Biden to act like Mick Jagger. The Wall St. Journal reports movie mogul Katzenberg has joined with other advisers to tel…
Read more »
Harrison Ford Takes on Creepy Crawlies in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' TV SpotIndiana Jones Takes on Creepy Crawlies in 'Dial of Destiny' TV Spot
Read more »
Biden's top Hollywood adviser on age: Lean into it like Harrison Ford and Mick Jagger72-year-old entertainment mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, the co-founder of DreamWorks SKG, is advising President Joe Biden in his 2024 reelection efforts and has reportedly advised the president to embrace his age like some elderly celebrities have.
Read more »
Taormina Film Festival 2023 Photo Gallery: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Amber Heard & MoreThe 69th edition of the Taormina Film Festival has kicked off in Italy at the Teatro Antico amphitheater. Pavarotti Forever kicked off the festival in benefit of the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation wi…
Read more »