Harrison Ford is living proof that an iconic film role does not have to be the kiss of death for a career. After playing Han Solo in the Star Wars trilogy and Indiana Jones in the Raiders of the Lost Ark series, he went on to acclaim in such movies as Bladerunner, Witness, Presumed Innocent and Air Force One, as well as taking up the mantle as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan in Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. Ford is still going, currently appearing in the thriller Firewall. This lens will provide information about Ford's life and career.
Current publicity: Firewall
- The new model Ford is back in action
- From the British film.telegraph. Apparently he's becoming a bit more media friendly...
- Harrison Ford, hovering hero
- Publicity for Firewall from Australia. Helicopters, learning to fly in his fifties, and Indiana Jones.
- Why Harrison's a bored Ford
- Press interviews from New Zealand, where the junkets for Firewall have apparently begun to take their toll.
- Harrison Ford wanted Han Solo to die
- No, it's not that he was afraid of being stereotyped, it's just that he thought it would give the characters of depth. Or so the story goes. Note that there is no source credited for this report.
- Moviehole.net - Interview : Harrison Ford
- The reason we haven't seen Harrison Ford on-screen for so long.
- Harrison Ford regrets passing on Syriana
- "I didn't feel strongly enough about the truth of the material and I think I made a mistake. I think the film underwent some changes, and I think a lot of it is very truthful: the things that I thought weren't, were obviated after I left the table."
Harrison Ford's early work
Ford eventually became frustrated with bit parts in movies and television shows, and turned to carpentry to make a living.
Then George Lucas cast him as Bob Falfa in American Grafitti, and everything changed.
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Look for Harrison Ford as a bellboy delivering a phone message. Short, but it was his first role.
Release Date: 09/30/2003
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American Graffiti
Harrison Ford in a cowboy hat, as Bob Falfa.
Release Date: 09/16/1998
Amazon Price: $10.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
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More American Graffiti
Look for Ford's cameo as Officer Bob Falfa. Apparently the racer lived through his teenage years.
Release Date: 09/02/2003
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
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The Conversation
Another small, but memorable role, as Ford plays a secretary in this disturbing suspense film.
Release Date: 12/12/2000
Amazon Price: $9.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
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Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
Ford plays Frank crower in this Vietnam docu-drama.
Release Date: 01/13/2004
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James Michener's Dynasty
This is not the prime-time soap, but rather the 1976 miniseries, in which Ford plays Mark Blackwood.
Release Date: 01/06/2004
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Star Wars
Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)
Release Date: 09/21/2004
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Star Wars Trilogy (Full Screen Edition Without Bonus Disc)
Release Date: 12/06/2005
Amazon Price: $40.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
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Star Wars, Episode IV- A New Hope (Widescreen Edition)
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Star Wars, Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back (Widescreen Edition)
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Star Wars, Episode VI- Return of the Jedi (Widescreen Edition)
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Indiana Jones
When George Lucas moved on from Star Wars, he took up a project with friend Steven Spielberg to make a movie that recalled the Saturday morning serials they'd loved in their youth. the result was Raiders of the Lost Ark, which follow the adventures of Indiana Jones, an archaeologist looking for the lost Ark of the Covenant, reported to hold the actual 10 Commandments. It had everything. Action, adventure, Nazis, cannibals, and Harrison Ford.
Ford went on to play Indy in two more films, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Lost Crusade, the latter with Sean Connery. (Ford reportedly objected, at first, citing the fact that Connery isn't actually old enough to be his father, but fortunately he relented and the result is spectacular.)
A fourth film of the series is set to begin production this year.
The Adventures of Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark/ Temple of Doom/ Last Crusade) - Widescreen Edition
Interestingly, this appears to be the only way to get the second and third films on DVD.
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (Widescreen Edition) [Region 2]
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![Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Widescreen Edition) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51AP4AHFZ0L._SL75_.jpg)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Widescreen Edition) [VHS]
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Widescreen Edition) [VHS]
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Bladerunner
based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream Electric Sheep, the film shows the near future world in which androids, or replicas, are so nearly human that it takes an expert to recognize them. Ford plays Rick Deckard, whose job it is to "retire" applicants who are causing problems or trying to avoid their built-in expiration date.
Blade Runner (The Director's Cut)
The theater release had a significantly altered ending. here's the original.
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Amazon Price: $10.08 (as of 12/19/2009)
Retrofitting Blade Runner: Issues in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner and Phillip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Amazon Price: $20.40 (as of 12/19/2009)
Blockbusters, classics, and awards
Apocalypse Now Redux
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Witness (Special Collector's Edition)(Widescreen)
Amazon Price: $12.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
Working Girl
Amazon Price: $9.98 (as of 12/19/2009)
Presumed Innocent
Amazon Price: $5.79 (as of 12/19/2009)
Regarding Henry
Amazon Price: $9.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
Patriot Games (Special Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
The Fugitive
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Clear and Present Danger (Special Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Air Force One
Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
Other work
![Heroes [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514MVFFRSPL._SL75_.jpg)
Heroes [VHS]
From Wikipedia: "One of Ford's smaller roles was also one of his finest - 1977's Heroes, one of the first movies to address the issue of PTSD (post-traumatic-stress-syndrome) as it affected Vietnam veterans. Against stars Henry Winkler and Sally Field, he played Kenny Boyd, a returned vet haunted by the war and its lingering impact on him. Alternately alienated, lonely, bitter, wistful and longing for normalcy but knowing it is forever denied him, Ford's sensitive and nuanced performance was cited by many critics as the high point of this otherwise-disappointing film, and his name was mentioned for a possible Oscar nomination."
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Force 10 From Navarone
A sequel to The Guns of Navarone, this film is a lot of fun even if you're not an Alistair MacLean fan.
Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
Hanover Street
Another war picture, but more of a romance. Maybe too much romance for the war crowd and too much war for the romance crowd, but still an enjoyable flick.
Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
The Frisco Kid
As I said in the intro, very, very fun film, and a great example of Ford's comedic work.
Amazon Price: $5.79 (as of 12/19/2009)
The Mosquito Coast
Not the "typical" Harrison Ford role, but it's also when he first worked with River Phoenix, who eventually went on to play a young Indy in the third film.
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Frantic
Ladies, let's just say you should watch for the teddy bear. 'Nuff said.
Amazon Price: $5.79 (as of 12/19/2009)
The Devil's Own
Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
Six Days, Seven Nights
Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
Random Hearts
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 12/19/2009)
What Lies Beneath
Amazon Price: $9.98 (as of 12/19/2009)
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What Lies Beneath [Region 2]
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K-19: The Widowmaker
Ford also produced this film, and plays the bad guy for once.
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Hollywood Homicide
Harrison Ford loves comedy. He's good at it. This movie is... possibly not.
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 12/19/2009)
Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story
From Amazon: "Almost a decade in the making, Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story is a collaborative effort by a group of passionate filmmakers, writers, musicians, and biologists to produce the definitive film biography of this exceptional woman." Ford narrates the film.
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LOST WORLDS:LIFE IN THE BALANCE
Originally an IMAX film, it's narrated by Ford, likely because of his connection to environmental causes. I haven't seen it, but it's likely to be gorgeous, given the source.
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More information about Harrison Ford
- Movie Times, The: Harrison Ford
- Box office information for all his movies, a biography, links, and four pictures.
- Actor Archives - Harrison Ford
- Many pictures and a recent filmography for Harrison Ford.
- CelebMonkey: Harrison Ford Page
- Twenty five thumbnailed pictures, a filmography, the AandE biography, contact information, and links.
- Thespian Net presents Harrison Ford
- A short biography and a detailed filmography.
- AskMen.com : Harrison Ford
- Select pictures and a commentary on the actor.
- Rotten Tomatoes: Harrison Ford
- Filmography with average ratings from critics, awards, news, and forum.
- Digital Hit Entertainment's Celebrity Row: Harrison Ford
- A short biography, a chat area and links.
- EW.com: All About Harrison Ford
- Collection of reviews, articles, news, photographs, and related features.
- IMDb: Harrison Ford (I)
- Filmography, biography and related trivia.
- MovieThing.com: Harrison Ford
- A biography and filmography.
- Topix.net: Harrison Ford
- News about Harrison Ford, collected from various sources on the web.
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- Harrison Ford regrets passing on Syriana
- "I didn't feel strongly enough about the truth of the material and I think I made a mistake. I think the film underwent some changes, and I think a lot of it is very truthful: the things that I thought weren't, were obviated after I left the table."
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