Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Birthday:Aug 4, 1955
Place of birth:Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Filmography

1998
Armageddon

Armageddon

Action Thriller Science Fiction Adventure Epic Action
6.7

19982h 31min

United States

Director: Michael Bay

When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.


Primary Colors

Primary Colors

Drama Comedy
6.7

19982h 23min

France, Germany

Director: Mike Nichols

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.

1997
The Apostle

The Apostle

Drama
7.2

19972h 14min

United States

Director: Robert Duvall

After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.


U Turn

U Turn

Crime Drama Thriller Romance
6.7

19972h 5min

France, United States

Director: Oliver Stone

When a desperate man’s car breaks down in a bizarre desert town while evading vengeful bookies, he becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle. Caught between a married couple, he’s faced with deadly contracts to kill them both.

1996
Sling Blade

Sling Blade

Drama
8.0

19962h 15min

United States

Director: Billy Bob Thornton

Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man, has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for killing his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly institutionalized, he is deemed fit to be released into the outside world.

1993
Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal

Romance Drama
6.0

19931h 57min

United States

Director: Adrian Lyne

John Gage offers a down-on-his-luck yuppie husband $1 million for the opportunity to spend the night with the man's wife.

1991
One False Move

One False Move

Crime Drama Thriller
7.1

19911h 45min

United States

Director: Carl Franklin

Following a series of drug deals and murders, three criminals -- Fantasia, Ray Malcolm and Pluto -- travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. Two detectives from the LAPD, who are already on the case, contact the town's sheriff, Dale Dixon, to alert him of the fugitives' presence in the area. Underestimating Dixon, the criminals have no idea what they are about to face.