John Lithgow Great Film Moments
This Is 40
This Is 40 (2012) - Trailer #2 - A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up.
The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp (1982) - Hopeless Romantic - Roberta (John Lithgow) and Garp (Robin Williams) play with the kids.
The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp (1982) - Roberta Muldoon - Garp (Robin Williams) meets transsexual Roberta Muldoon (John Lithgow), who is the most sane person in his mother's circle.
This Is 40
This Is 40 (2012) - Trailer #1 - A look at the lives of Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) a few years after the events of Knocked Up.
Memphis Belle
Memphis Belle (1990) - Letters from Loved Ones - Col. Harriman (David Strathairn) shows Lt.Col. Derringer (John Lithgow) letters written by the families of the deceased.
The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp (1982) - Raging Hormones - Roberta Muldoon (John Lithgow) tells Garp (Robin Williams) about her desire to have kids. Garp (Robin Williams) attacks the reckless plumber (Matthew Cowles) who speeds through his neighborhood each day.
Memphis Belle
Memphis Belle (1990) - Landing the Belle - The crew attempts to land the Memphis Belle with malfunctioning landing gear and only one working engine.
Blow Out
Blow Out (1981) - Trailer #2 - Directed by Brian De Palma and starring John Travolta, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz, Peter Boyden, Curt May. A soundman accidentally records the evidence that proves a car “accident” was murder, and consequently finds himself in danger.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) - Trailer #1 - Directed by W.D. Richter and starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, John Lithgow, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd. Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension.
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project (1986) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Marshall Brickman and starring John Lithgow, Richard Council, Robert Schenkkan, Paul Austin, Adrian Sparks. Named after the World War II-era program, the plot revolves around a gifted high school student who decides to construct a nuclear bomb for a national science fair. The film’s underlying theme involves the Cold War of the 1980s when government secrecy and mutually assured destruction were key political and military issues.
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) - Trailer #1 - Directed by William Dear and starring John Lithgow, Joshua Rudoy, Kevin Peter Hall, Don Ameche, M. Emmet Walsh. On the return home from a weekend hunting trip the Henderson family’s car careens into something trying to cross the road. Upon examination, they realize they have just killed the illusive Bigfoot. Assuming the creature is dead, they decide to take it’s body home. Later, the monster revives and is adopted by the family as a pet.
2010: The Year We Make Contact
2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Peter Hyams and starring Roy Scheider, John Lithgow, Helen Mirren, Bob Balaban, and Keir Dullea. A joint American-Soviet space expedition is sent to Jupiter to learn what happened to the Discovery.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve (2011) - Trailer #1 - The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year’s Eve.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - Featurette: Charles Comforts Ceasar - Charles (John Lithgow) comforts Caesar (Andy Serkis) after the commotion he caused in the neighborhood.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - Trailer #3 - An origin story set in present-day San Francisco, where man’s own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.
Blow Out
Blow Out (1981) - Trailer #1 - A sound man (John Travolta) accidentally records the evidence that proves a car “accident” was murder, and consequently finds himself in danger.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - Trailer #2 - An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man’s own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.
Shrek
Shrek (2001) - Trailer #1 - To regain his peaceful swamp, an ogre (Mike Myers) travels with an annoying donkey (Eddie Murphy) to bring a princess to a scheming lord (John Lithgow).
The Day After
The Day After (1983) - What Did You See? - Joe (John Lithgow) and Aldo (Stephen Furst) measure radiation at the university, while Russell (Jason Robards) tries to describe what he saw.
The Day After
The Day After (1983) - The President's Speech - Survivors listen to a speech from the President over the radio, but Aldo (Stephen Furst) is frustrated by the lack of details.
The Day After
The Day After (1983) - Get Out of My House - Russell (Jason Robards) returns to the charred remains of his house, only to find a family squatting in the ruins.
Out Cold
Out Cold (1989) - Frozen Surprise - Dave (John Lithgow) is startled to find his partner’s dead body in the freezer.
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project (1986) - The Nuclear Club - As Paul (Christopher Collet) and Jenny (Cynthia Nixon) celebrate their impending science fair victory in the hotel room, Dr. Mathewson (John Lithgow) and Conroy (John Mahoney) barge in with some bad news.
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project (1986) - Fun With Lasers - Dr. Mathewson (John Lithgow) tries to impress Paul (Christopher Collet) with some lasers, but Paul is more interested in the plutonium.
Santa Claus
Santa Claus (1985) - Trailer #1 - John Lithgow and Dudley Moore star in this holiday classic about a toy magnate who tries to steal Christmas from Santa Claus.
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger (1993) - Avalanche - When Hal (Michael Rooker) warns Gabe (Sylvester Stallone) that Qualen (John Lithgow) plans to kill him, Gabe throws a case of money off the mountain as an avalanche starts above him.
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger (1993) - Gravity's a Bitch - After finding another case of money, Gabe (Sylvester Stallone) struggles with one of Qualen’s henchmen and slides down the mountain, digging into the ice just in time.
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger (1993) - Sacrifice - When Travers (Rex Linn) pulls a gun on Qualen (John Lithgow), Qualen shows how ruthless he is by shooting Kristel (Caroline Goodall) in cold blood.
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger (1993) - Helicopter Ride - Gabe (Sylvester Stallone) and Qualen (John Lithgow) fight to the death on a helicopter hanging precariously off the side of the mountain.
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger (1993) - Treasury Hijack - The plot to hijack $100,000,000 from a treasury plane goes horribly wrong when Travers (Rex Linn) neglects to kill the FBI agent he left behind on the plane that’s rigged to explode.
Footloose
Footloose (1984) - Letting Go - Reverend Moore (John Lithgow) preaches about the importance of trusting our children to do their best with what we have taught them.
Footloose
Footloose (1984) - A Time to Dance - Ren (Kevin Bacon) gives an inspired speech to Reverend Moore (John Lithgow) in favor of dancing.
Footloose
Footloose (1984) - Defending Dancing - Ren (Kevin Bacon) appeals to the Bible to defend his dance at the town meeting.
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project (1986) - Synchronized Cutting - Dr. Mathewson (John Lithgow) explains that to dismantle the bomb, the wires need to be cut simultaneously.
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project (1986) - Mutually Assured Destruction - Paul (Christopher Collet) and Dr. Mathewson (John Lithgow) identify the problem with nuclear deterrence: actually turning the key.
Blow Out
Blow Out (1981) - Wearing a Wire - Jack (John Travolta) tails Sally (Nancy Allen) as she meets with Burke (John Lithgow), who attempts to murder her.
Blow Out
Blow Out (1981) - Restroom Murder - Burke (John Lithgow) follows a prostitute (Deborah Everton) into a public restroom and murders her.
Blow Out
Blow Out (1981) - Jack Is Too Late - Jack (John Travolta) races to kill Burke (John Lithgow), but he is too late to save Sally (Nancy Allen).
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) - There Are No Bigfeet! - Dr. Wrightwood (Don Ameche) tries to convince the Hendersons that there’s no such thing as bigfoot, unaware that Harry (Kevin Peter Hall) is right behind him.
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) - Goodbye, My Friend - Desperate to save Harry (Kevin Peter Hall) from hunters, George (John Lithgow) slaps Harry and yells at him to make him return to the forest.
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) - Sitting Lessons - George (John Lithgow) attempts to teach Harry (Kevin Peter Hall) how to sit, while Nancy (Melinda Dillon) just wants him out of the house.
Out Cold
Out Cold (1989) - Sunny Traps Dave - Sunny (Teri Garr) tries to negotiate with Dave (John Lithgow), but when he balks, she locks him in the freezer.
Out Cold
Out Cold (1989) - Close Call - Ernie (Bruce McGill) toys with the idea of sending Dave (John Lithgow) to an icy grave.
Out Cold
Out Cold (1989) - Meatheads - An impromptu game of football in the store leaves Ernie (Bruce McGill) out cold.
Out Cold
Out Cold (1989) - Getting Away With Murder - Dave (John Lithgow) can’t seem to do anything right, so Sunny (Teri Garr) has to clean up his mess.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) - Dr. Lizardo Loses His Mind - When his experiment goes awry, Dr. Lizardo (John Lithgow) is possessed by reptilian aliens.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) - Penny for Your Thoughts - On the phone with Buckaroo (Peter Weller), Dr. Lizardo (John Lithgow) demands a working overthruster in exchange for sparing Penny (Ellen Barkin).
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