Peter Fonda

Peter Fonda, (February 23, 1940 — August 16, 2019) Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo

PETER FONDA
Peter Fonda, (February 23, 1940 — August 16, 2019)

A great American actor, director, and screenwriter of "Hollywood Royalty," Peter Fonda will be missed.

"Easy Rider" (1969 Pando Company) Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza, Phil Spector, Luana Anders, Sabrina Scharf, Sandy Wyeth, Warren Finnerty, Luke Askew. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.

Directed by Dennis Hopper and co-written by Hopper, Peter Fonda, and Terry Southern, this 1969 classic depicts a darker side of the 1960's counterculture. Easy Rider is listed at number 88 on the American Film institute's list of 100 Years, 100 Movies, and was added to the United States "National Film Registry" in 1998. Earning Oscar nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Jack Nicholson, and Best Original Screenplay, Easy Rider is a must-see!

"Ulee's Gold" (1997 Orion Pictures) Peter Fonda, Patricia Richardson, Christine Dunford, Tom Wood, Jessica Biel, Vanessa Zima, Steven Flynn, Dewey Weber. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.

This 1997 film was the "Centerpiece Premier" at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Peter Fonda. Ulee's Gold follows the life of Bee Keeper Ulee Jackson (Fonda) as he deals with the aftermath of his son's and ex-wife's poor life choices. We're sure you'll be surprised by this film, enjoy it today!

"The Limey" (1999 Artisan Entertainment) Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Fonda, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman, Joe Dallesandro, Nicky Katt, Amelia Heinle, Melissa George, Matthew Kimbrough. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.

This 1999 surprise hit directed by Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Erin Brockovich, Ocean's Eleven [2001]) features an excellent performance from Terence Stamp. If you're looking for something different, look no further! "The Limey" is an excellent crime-thriller. The film follows "Wilson" (Terence Stamp) a recent ex-con as he travels from England to Los Angeles to find the truth behind his daughter's death. Don't miss this film!

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