The Best Charles S. Dutton Movies And TV Shows

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List of the best Charles S. Dutton movies and shows, ranked best to worst. Charles S. Dutton's highest-grossing movies and TV shows have received many accolades over the years, earning millions around the world. The order of these top Charles S. Dutton movies and shows are decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated movies and shows will be at the top of the list. Charles S. Dutton has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest role of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Charles S. Dutton films and shows to end the squabble once and for all.

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List is made up of films like Cat's Eye and Menace II Society.

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Charles S. Dutton has worked with many famous directors, including big names like Joel Schumacher and Robert Altman.

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  • A Time to Kill
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    A Time to Kill

    Film (1996)
    22 votes
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Joel Schumacher
    In the heart of Mississippi, A Time to Kill unfolds, a legal drama with a backdrop of racial tension. Young attorney Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey) takes on a daunting case defending Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson), a black man accused of taking law into his own hands after an unspeakable crime against his daughter. With Ellen Roark (Sandra Bullock) offering her help, they navigate the deeply divided town. The movie, directed by Joel Schumacher, is an adaptation of John Grisham's first novel and won Samuel L. Jackson the Best Actor award at the NAACP Image Awards.

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  • Rudy
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    Rudy

    Film (1993)
    19 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: David Anspaugh
    Rudy is an inspiring sports drama that centers around the life of Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin), a young man from a blue-collar family who dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame. Despite his small size and lack of athletic prowess, Rudy's relentless determination leads him to overcome numerous obstacles. Charles S. Dutton plays Fortune, a custodian at Notre Dame who becomes Rudy's mentor, while Jon Favreau stars as D-Bob, Rudy's humorous and supportive friend. The film, directed by David Anspaugh, was nominated for multiple awards and is recognized as one of the top football movies of all time.

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  • Menace II Society
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    Menace II Society

    Film (1993)
    15 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes
    Menace II Society, a gritty urban crime drama, follows the life of Caine Lawson (Tyrin Turner), a young man immersed in the violent culture of South Central Los Angeles. Raised by his grandparents after his parents' demise, Caine's existence is marked by drugs, guns, and inevitable violence, with his best friend O-Dog (Larenz Tate) always by his side. The film paints an unflinchingly honest picture of inner-city life and the choices one must make to survive. Directed by the Hughes brothers, this critically acclaimed movie has been acknowledged for its realistic portrayal of a world rarely seen on screen.

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  • Gothika
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    Gothika

    Film (2003)
    18 votes
    • Released: 2003
    • Directed by: Mathieu Kassovitz
    The life of psychiatrist Miranda Grey (Halle Berry) is derailed after she nearly hits a girl with her car one night. Later, Miranda wakes up in her own mental hospital under the care of her peer, Pete Graham (Robert Downey Jr.). Completely disoriented, Miranda is accused of killing her own husband, but she has no memory of anything after she encountered the girl. Slowly Miranda begins to uncover what happened, but she has to escape the asylum to solve the mystery.

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  • Alien 3
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    Alien 3

    Film (1992)
    16 votes
    • Released: 1992
    • Directed by: David Fincher
    In Alien 3, Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), the sole survivor of an escape pod crash, finds herself in a maximum-security correctional facility on Fiorina Fury 161. She's surrounded by a motley crew of hardened criminals, played by skilled actors like Charles S. Dutton and Brian Glover. With no weapons to defend themselves from the alien creature that stowed away with Ripley, the inmates must rely on their wits and fortitude. Directed by David Fincher, this third installment in the Alien franchise is a suspenseful mix of science fiction and horror, its claustrophobic setting intensifying the terror. Despite mixed reviews at release, it has since gained appreciation for its atmospheric storytelling and strong performances.

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  • Legion
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    Legion

    Film (2010)
    12 votes
    • Released: 2010
    • Directed by: Scott Stewart
    For the patrons and staff at a dusty roadside diner, the day begins as usual, but when the phones go out and a sweet old lady goes on the attack, it's a harbinger of the terror to come. As the horrifying nature of the situation sinks in, help arrives in the form of the archangel Michael (Paul Bettany), who tells a pregnant waitress that her unborn baby is humanity's last hope, and he will do anything to protect it.

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