Best William Fichtner movies

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Best William Fichtner movies
We present our ranking of the best William Fichtner movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about William Fichtner.

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William Fichtner as: Chief Jack McGinnis
Genre: Thriller
Release: 1997
FBI agent Dennis Quaid tries to catch a serial killer who kidnapped his son.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Walton Goggins movies?

TOP 24:
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
William Fichtner as: Butch Cavendish
Genre: Action, Adventure, Western
Release: 2013
The Texas Rangers chase down a gang of outlaws led by Butch Cavendish, but the gang ambushes the Rangers, seemingly killing them all. One survivor is found, however, by an American Indian named Tonto, who nurses him back to health. The Ranger, donning a mask and riding a white stallion named Silver, teams up with Tonto to bring the unscrupulous gang and others of that ilk to justice.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best James Frain movies?


TOP 23:
First Snow
First Snow
William Fichtner as: Ed Jacomoi
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Release: 2006
A psychic's ominous reading sends a man into a tailspin.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Adam Scott movies?

TOP 22:
Traffik
Traffik
William Fichtner as: Mr. Waynewright
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Release: 2018
A couple off for a romantic weekend in the mountains are accosted by a biker gang. Alone in the mountains, Brea and John must defend themselves against the gang, who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Omar Epps movies?

TOP 21:
Finding Steve McQueen
Finding Steve McQueen
William Fichtner as: Enzo Rotella
Genre: Crime, Romance
Release: 2019
In 1972, a gang of close-knit thieves from Youngstown, Ohio attempt to steal $30 million in illegal contributions. Based on the true story of the biggest bank heist in US history.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Jake Weary movies?


TOP 20:
Nine Lives
Nine Lives
William Fichtner as: Andrew
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 2005
Captives of the very relationships that define and sustain them, nine women resiliently meet the travails and disappointments of life.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Cheryl Hines movies?

TOP 19:
Wrong
Wrong
William Fichtner as: Master Chang
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Release: 2012
Dolph Springer wakes up one morning to realize he has lost the love of his life, his dog, Paul. During his quest to get Paul (and his life) back, Dolph radically changes the lives of others -- risking his sanity all the while.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best John E. Brownlee movies?

TOP 18:
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm
William Fichtner as: David " Sully " Sullivan
Genre: Drama
Release: 2000
In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail. Magnificent foreshadowing and anticipation fill this true-life drama while minute details of the fishing boats, their gear and the weather are juxtaposed with the sea adventure.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Dash Mihok movies?


TOP 17:
The Homesman
The Homesman
William Fichtner as: Vester Belknap
Genre: Drama, Western
Release: 2014
When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a low-life drifter, George Briggs, to join her. The unlikely pair and the three women head east, where a waiting minister and his wife have offered to take the women in. But the group first must traverse the harsh Nebraska Territories marked by stark beauty, psychological peril and constant threat.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Grace Gummer movies?

TOP 16:
Elysium
Elysium
William Fichtner as: John Carlyle
Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Release: 2013
In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that, if successful, will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Sharlto Copley movies?

TOP 15:

The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard
William Fichtner as: Captain Knauer
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 2005
Pro quarter-back, Paul Crewe and former college champion and coach, Nate Scarboro are doing time in the same prison. Asked to put together a team of inmates to take on the guards, Crewe enlists the help of Scarboro to coach the inmates to victory in a football game 'fixed' to turn out quite another way.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Steve Austin movies?


TOP 14:

The Chumscrubber

The Chumscrubber
William Fichtner as: Mr. Bill Stiffle
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 2005
The Chumscrubber is a dark comedy about the lives of people who live in upper-class suburbia. It all begins when Dean Stiffle finds the body of his friend, Troy. He doesn't bother telling any of the adults because he knows they won't care. Everyone in town is too self consumed to worry about anything else than themselves. And everybody is on some form of drug just to get through their days.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Caroline Goodall movies?

TOP 13:

Hot Summer Nights

Hot Summer Nights
William Fichtner as: Shep
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 2018
A teen winds up in over his head while dealing drugs with a rebellious partner and chasing the young man's enigmatic sister during the summer of 1991 that he spends on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Maia Mitchell movies?

TOP 12:

Armageddon

Armageddon
William Fichtner as: Colonel William Sharp, Shuttle Freedom Pilot
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, Adventure
Release: 1998
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.

TOP 11:

Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor
William Fichtner as: Danny's Father
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Release: 2001
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.


TOP 10:

Equilibrium

Equilibrium
William Fichtner as: Jürgen
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Release: 2002
In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.

TOP 9:

Strange Days

Strange Days
William Fichtner as: Dwayne Engelman
Genre: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Release: 1995
Set in the year 1999 during the last days of the old millennium, the movie tells the story of Lenny Nero, an ex-cop who now deals with data-discs containing recorded memories and emotions. One day he receives a disc which contains the memories of a murderer killing a prostitute. Lenny investigates and is pulled deeper and deeper in a whirl of blackmail, murder and rape. Will he survive and solve the case?

TOP 8:

Go

Go
William Fichtner as: Burke
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Release: 1999
Told from three perspectives, a story of a bunch of young Californians trying to get some cash, do and deal some drugs, score money and sex in Las Vegas, and generally experience the rush of life.

TOP 7:

Quiz Show

Quiz Show
William Fichtner as: Stage Manager
Genre: Drama, History
Release: 1994
Quiz Show is a 1994 American historical drama film which tells the true story of the Twenty One quiz show scandal of the 1950s.

TOP 6:

Black Hawk Down

Black Hawk Down
William Fichtner as: Sfc. Jeff Sanderson
Genre: Action, History, War
Release: 2001
When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.


TOP 5:

Contact

Contact
William Fichtner as: Kent Clark
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Release: 1997
Contact is a science fiction film about an encounter with alien intelligence. Based on the novel by Carl Sagan the film starred Jodie Foster as the one chosen scientist who must make some difficult decisions between her beliefs, the truth, and reality.

TOP 4:

Crash

Crash
William Fichtner as: Flanagan
Genre: Drama
Release: 2004
In post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian shopkeeper, two cops, a pair of carjackers and a Korean couple converge during a 36-hour period.

TOP 3:

Prison Break: The Final Break

Prison Break: The Final Break
William Fichtner as: Alex Mahone
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Release: 2009
The movie covers the events which occurred in between the downfall of The Company and the finale of the series. It details the arrest and incarceration of Sara Tancredi, the final escape plan which Michael devises for Sara. It also reveals the ultimate fate of Gretchen Morgan.

TOP 2:

Heat

Heat
William Fichtner as: Roger Van Zant
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 1995
Obsessive master thief, Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective, Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

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The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight
William Fichtner as: Bank Manager
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 2008
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.



If you like the best William Fichtner movies, then you will also like the best Christopher McDonald movies, where many of their films coincide.