James Gandolfini

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.

Dir. David Chase · With James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler

After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.

Dir. Tony Scott · With Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven

A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.

Dir. Joel Coen, Ethan Coen · With Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco

A court-martialed general rallies together 1200 inmates to rise against the system that put him away.

Dir. Rod Lurie · With Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo

During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices.

Dir. William Friedkin · With Courtney B. Vance, Ossie Davis, George C. Scott

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

Dir. Armando Iannucci · With Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee

Eva is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne, the embodiment of her perfect self. Armed with a restored outlook on being middle-aged and single, Eva decides to take a chance on her new love interest Albert — a sweet, funny and like-minded man. But things get complicated when Eva discovers that Albert is in fact the dreaded ex–husband of Marianne...

Dir. Nicole Holofcener · With Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener

A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.

Dir. Joel Schumacher · With Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini

Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.

Dir. Gregory Hoblit · With Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland

Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent to L.A. to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. After pitching his own life story as a movie idea, Chili learns that being a mobster and being a Hollywood producer really aren't all that different.

Dir. Barry Sonnenfeld · With John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo

Bob Saginowski finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighborhood's past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living - no matter the cost.

Dir. Michaël R. Roskam · With Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini

Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.

Dir. Spike Jonze · With Max Records, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini

Two teenage assassins accept what they think will be a quick-and-easy job, until an unexpected target throws them off their plan.

Dir. Geoffrey S. Fletcher · With Saoirse Ronan, Alexis Bledel, James Gandolfini

Years after their teenage daughter’s death, Lois and Doug Riley, an upstanding Indiana couple, are frozen by estranging grief. Doug escapes to New Orleans on a business trip. Compelled by urgencies he doesn’t understand, he insinuates himself into the life of an underage hooker, becoming her platonic guardian.

Dir. Jake Scott · With Kristen Stewart, James Gandolfini, Melissa Leo

Ironworker Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and three daughters. When he meets a significantly younger woman, Tula, he starts an affair with her, much to the chagrin of his wife, and his life is thrown into upheaval. Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.

Dir. John Turturro · With James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet

A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father and his partner.

Dir. Sidney Lumet · With Andy Garcia, Ian Holm, James Gandolfini

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

Dir. Tony Scott · With Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro

Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.

Dir. Gore Verbinski · With Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini

Struggling single mother Annie Laird impulsively agrees to serve on a jury, hoping for a little excitement in her humdrum life. But she gets far more than she bargained for when she's forced to sacrifice the truth to save her son from the mob's seductive, psychotic enforcer.

Dir. Brian Gibson · With Demi Moore, Alec Baldwin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

A wealthy executive, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents, Tom Valco (James Gandolfini) and his wife, Christine (Catherine O'Hara), a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents. Soon Drew tests the couple's patience, and, when their daughter, Alicia (Christina Applegate), arrives, things get increasingly tense.

Dir. Mike Mitchell · With Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate

After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new, "hip" street magician appears on the scene.

Dir. Don Scardino · With Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde

After being released from a psychiatric institution, a man tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his now-ex wife from the events that led up to his incarceration.

Dir. Nick Cassavetes · With Sean Penn, Robin Wright, John Travolta

In the late 1940s, a murderous couple known as the 'The Lonely Hearts Killers' kills close to a dozen people. Two detectives try to nab the duo who find their targets via the personals in the paper.

Dir. Todd Robinson · With John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Jared Leto

Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.

Dir. Andrew Dominik · With Brad Pitt, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn

The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Robert Penn Warren, loosely based on the story of real-life politician Huey Long.

Dir. Steven Zaillian · With Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins