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British and American actor Philip Anthony Hopkins has appeared in more than 100 films throughout his professional career. The legendary “villain” of the most successful feature films is the owner of an Oscar, two Emmys and four awards. BAFTA. Three films brought the greatest popularity to the movie star: “The Silence of the Lambs”, “Hannibal” and “Red Dragon”, where he played the role of a brilliant psychopath and cannibal – Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
But not only for these three films is known Anthony Hopkins – the best films with his participation are presented below.
10 Rite | 2011
“Rite” (2011) opens the ranking of the best pictures with Anthony Hopkins, where he played the role of a holy father and an exorcist. One of the skeptical seminary students is sent to the Vatican to the Holy Father Lucas, who will teach him exorcism. The young man does not believe in the presence of otherworldly forces in the real world. And only after he becomes the mentor of an exorcist, the young man begins to believe in the inexplicable and intractable to sober logic. He himself becomes a witness of terrible paranormal phenomena.
9. Autumn legends | 1994
“Legends of autumn” (1994) is one of the ten most successful films with a popular American film actor. In this picture, Hopkins will play the role of a retired colonel and father of three sons. The picture tells about the Ludlow family. In the center are three inseparable brothers, their father and an insanely beautiful femme fatale, who caused fundamental changes in the lives of each of the men. They are waiting for the horrors of the First World War, love, loss, betrayal and hope.
8. Hearts in Atlantis | year 2001
“Hearts in Atlantis” (2001) – fantasy drama starring Anthony Hopkins. In the center of the plot is a young man, Bobby Garfield, who discovered superpowers in himself. It all starts when, as an 11-year-old boy living with his mother, he meets Ted Brutigan. A strange man appeared in the house as a tenant, after the death of the father of the child. Bobby and Ted develop a friendship. The boy soon learns about the psychic abilities of the guest. Ted is being hunted by the FBI to exploit his gift. Soon, Bobby discovers a psychic gift in himself.
7. Meet Joe Black | 1998
American painting “Meet Joe Black” (1998) is one of the top ten films with Anthony Hopkins, where he played the role of a newspaper magnate named William Parrish. The story begins with the appearance in the life of an influential tycoon of Death herself, who took the guise of a deceased young man, referred to as Joe Black. Tired of his duties, Death takes a vacation to travel around the mortal Earth. As a guide to the world of the living, she chooses William, with whom she concludes an agreement. At the end of the vacation, Death will take Parrish with him. Suddenly, Joe Black falls in love with the daughter of a tycoon. After the holidays, Death takes Parrish and leaves Joe with his daughter.
6. Hitchcock | 2012
“Hitchcock” (2012) is a biographical drama about one period in the life of the famous American film director Alfred Hitchcock. In this picture, Anthony Hopkins appears as the master of thrillers himself. Hitchcock decides to experiment and shoots a black-and-white picture “Psycho”. In the process of working on the film, Hitchcock will have to peer into the abyss of human consciousness and play on the nerves of the viewer, like on the keys, in order to cause chilling fear. In addition to professional moments from life, Hitchcock’s personal relationship with his wife is also shown.
5. Elephant Man | 1980
Biographical dramaElephant man” (1980), based on real events, will tell about the fate of John Merrick, who suffered from a rare disease. The man’s body was completely disfigured by growths, which he hid under loose clothing. He earns his living by performing in the circus as an ugly exhibit. It is there that the young surgeon Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers him. He buys Merrick from the owner of the circus, as he is scientifically interested in him. But soon compassion for the patient wakes up in the doctor and he leaves him to live in the hospital. There Merrick will stay until the end of his days.
4. The fastest Indian | 2005 year
Sports DramaFastest Indian” (2005) was based on real events. Anthony Hopkins played the leading role in this film. In the center of the plot is New Zealander Bert Monroe, who has been working on improving his old motorcycle for many years and hard work. Indian Scout. Bert has a long-term dream: to go to the races on his iron two-wheeled friend. At the age of 65, he heads to America to take part in a high-speed race. Along the way, he will meet many good-natured people who are ready to help an elderly man. The old man not only managed to take part, but also set a new record, unattainable by anyone else.
3. Red dragon | 2002
“Red Dragon” (2002) opens the top three films with Anthony Hopkins, where he will play the role of the brilliant villain and psychopath Hannibal Lecter. The main character of the picture, FBI agent Will Graham, after the capture of Lecter, leaves to work in the Bureau. But the appearance of another serial killer in the city forces Will to return to his former service. The new maniac was nicknamed “The Tooth Fairy”. The psychopath perversely murders entire families under the cover of night and goes unpunished, as he leaves no leading evidence. To get on the trail of a criminal, you need to know and understand his psychology. Only Hannibal knows her perfectly, and Will turns to him for help.
2. Red dragon | 1990
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1990) is the most successful film in the professional career of Anthony Hopkins, which brought him an Oscar for Best Actor. Hopkins also plays the cunning maniac, cannibal and serial killer Hannibal Lecter. A psychopath appears in America, committing terrible murders. Agent Clarissa Starling takes over the case. She decides to meet with the prisoner, a former psychiatric doctor, Hannibal Lecter. He agrees to help her, but on the condition that Clarissa will initiate him in stories relating to her personal life. A strange psychological connection develops between a psychopath and an FBI agent. With the help of Lecter, she manages to get on the trail of the criminal. Meanwhile, the prisoner is escaping from the isolation ward.
1. Hannibal | year 2001
Crime Thriller “Hannibal” (2001) is a sequel to The Silence of the Lambs. Anthony Hopkins will also star in this film. Ten years have passed since the events of the first part, and the brilliant psychopath again gets in touch with agent Clarissa. He invites the girl to resume their intellectual duel. They try to catch Hannibal, but all to no avail. He commits another murder and gets closer to Clarissa.