Harrison Ford has become a Hollywood legend. He has played the now iconic roles of Indiana Jones and Han Solo. Now with Ford returning to the Star Wars to reprise his role as Solo, movie fans are counting down the days until they can see the next installment of the Star Wars world on the big screen.
Even though Ford has starred as these popular characters, he has also shown his range as an actor from popular dramatic roles and even staring in some other big blockbusters. He showed that he could play the role of the President and save the United States in Air Force One and showed that he was an action star in films such as, Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Harrison Ford films. From Air Force One to Blade Runner, Ford shows why he is without a doubt one of the most popular movie stars today. Did your favorite not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite Ford film to the list.
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10. Clear and Present Danger
Ford played the very well known international spy Jack Ryan in the film adaptation of the Tom Clancy novels. Ford brought this character to life and recently passed the torch onto Chris Pine.
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9. Air Force One
In Air Force One, Ford delivers one of his most unforgettable move lines, “get off my plane.” Ford not only gets to play the president in this film but he doubles as an action thriller in this twisting and turning heart pounding feature film.
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8. 42
Ford has been exploring many different roles in his older age and was recently seen in the powerful 42.
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7. Ender’s Game
Ford was one of the lead characters in the recent film Ender’s Game. His performance in this film was one of the best aspects of the novel turned movie that also featured Ben Kingsly and Asa Butterfield.
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6. What Lies Beneath
. What Lies Beneath was released in 2000 and featured Ford in a different role than most would plan on seeing him in. He stared in this supernatural horror movie that was at times very dramatic.
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5. Apocalypse Now
. Apocalypse Now is a part of film history. The Francis Ford Copola epic war drama was released in 1979 and featured Ford along with many other big names in Hollywood today.
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4. American Graffti
American Graffti was released in 1973 and introduced the world to Ron Howard and was one of the early films for Ford. This movie along with Apocalypse Now forever have a place in film history.
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3. Blade Runner
Blade Runner featured Ford and has become a film with a cult like following. It is easily a fan favorite of Ford’s films.
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2. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
When audiences think on Indiana Jones, they think of Ford. He became that character and audiences fell in love with his performance in these action adventure films. If it had not been for a franchise titled, Star Wars, this might be Ford’s most well known role to date.
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1. Star Wars: Episode V-The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars changed the film industry forever and has a die hard following of fans ever since the first words crawled across the screen. Ford played one of the most iconic and now beloved characters of all time Han Solo. Ford will be returning to this role in the upcoming Star Wars films and fans couldn’t be happier about the news.