Robert Mitchum
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Robert Charles Durman Mitchum (August 6, 1917 – July 1, 1997) was an American film actor, author, composer and singer. He was ranked #23 on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male American screen legends of all time. Mitchum is largely remembered for his starring roles in several major works of the film noir style, and is considered a forerunner of the anti-heroes prevalent in film during the 1950s and 1960s.
Best Robert Mitchum Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Mitchum's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Mitchum.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Robert Mitchum, le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dead Man | John Dickinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Moving Pictures: 'The Night of the Hunter' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | Yves (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | Lieutenant Elgart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Believed Violent | Pr. Forrester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Scrooged | Preston Rhinelander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Killer in the Family | Gary Tison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | One Shoe Makes it Murder | Harold Shillman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Midway | Vice Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Farewell, My Lovely | Philip Marlowe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Yakuza | Harry Kilmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Friends of Eddie Coyle | Eddie 'Fingers' Coyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Ryan's Daughter | Charles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | El Dorado | Sheriff J.P. Harrah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | What a Way to Go! | Rod Anderson Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Man in the Middle | Lt. Col. Barney Adams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The List of Adrian Messenger | Slattery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Two for the Seesaw | Jerry Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Brig. Gen. Norman Cota | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cape Fear | Max Cady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Grass Is Greener | Charles Delacro | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Sundowners | Paddy Carmody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Home from the Hill | Captain Wade Hunnicutt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Enemy Below | Capt. Murrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison | Corporal Allison USMC | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Night of the Hunter | Preacher Harry Powell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | River of No Return | Matt Calder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Angel Face | Frank Jessup | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Lusty Men | Jeff McCloud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Racket | Thomas McQuigg | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | His Kind of Woman | Dan Milner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Where Danger Lives | Jeff Cameron | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Holiday Affair | Steve Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Big Steal | Lt. Duke Halliday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Rachel and the Stranger | Jim Fairways | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Out of the Past | Jeff Bailey / Jeff Markham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Crossfire | Peter Keeley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Pursued | Jeb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Locket | Norman Clyde | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Till the End of Time | William J. Tabeshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Story of G.I. Joe | Bill Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo | Bob Gray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Winkle Goes to War | Corporal (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Robert Mitchum - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Mitchum?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Mitchum is "Showbiz Goes to War" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Robert Mitchum acted in?
Robert Mitchum has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Mitchum?
Other notable films include "Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick", "The Night of the Hunter", and "Out of the Past".