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Willem Dafoe

Actor

Willem Dafoe is an American actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. In the film NEW ROSE HOTEL (1998) by Abel Ferrara, he plays the role of X, an industrial spy who, together with his partner Fox, played by Christopher Walken, tries to poach a scientist. The film is based on a short story by William Gibson. In the documentary WILLIAM FRIEDKIN - HOLLYWOODS ENFANT TERRIBLE (2018) by Francesco Zippel, Dafoe appears as himself and shares his experiences and impressions of the renowned director William Friedkin. Dafoe's other notable films include “Platoon” (1986) directed by Oliver Stone, in which he plays Sergeant Elias, and “The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988) by Martin Scorsese, in which he plays the role of Jesus. In Sam Raimi's “Spider-Man” (2002), he plays the antagonist Norman Osborn, also known as the Green Goblin. In the animated film “Finding Nemo” (2003), he provides the voice of the fish Gill. In Sean Baker's “The Florida Project” (2017), he impresses as motel manager Bobby, a role that earned him an Oscar nomination. Willem Dafoe has established himself as one of the most outstanding actors of his generation, thanks to his impressive range and intensity.
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  • The Florida Project
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    The Florida Project

    Drama

    2018

    1h.51min

    -12

    A single mother and the manager of a roadside motel do their utmost to maintain the innocence of a six-year-old girl's life.


  • Mountain

    Mountain

    Documentary

    2017

    1h.14min

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    Mountain offers a visually thrilling -- and surprisingly affecting -- look at man's relationship with some of Earth's most imposing natural wonders. Only ...


  • Manou the Swift

    Manou the Swift

    Animation

    2019

    1h.28min

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    The little swift Manou grows up believing he's a seagull. Learning to fly he finds out he never will be. Shocked, he runs away from home. He meets birds ...


  • A Family Man
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    A Family Man

    Drama

    2016

    1h.48min

    -10

    Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When Dane's boss announces his retirement, he pits Dane ...