Favorite William Atherton Movie.

Favorite William Atherton Movie.#109948

By AJ Quick - April 12th, 2009, 2:48 pm

- April 12th, 2009, 2:48 pm#109948

This guy is a great actor. It sucks that he was type cast as a sleazy guy since Ghostbusters.

My fav:

Although Bio Dome and Die Hard are up there.

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Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#109983

By jettajeffro - April 12th, 2009, 5:13 pm

- April 12th, 2009, 5:13 pm#109983

I expect there to someday be a bio movie called "Dickless: The William Atherton Story"

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#110580

By ted+annette - April 15th, 2009, 8:10 am

- April 15th, 2009, 8:10 am#110580

Just what in the holy name of hell is going on with Kilmers head in that DVD cover? That photo shopping is abysmal. I can't go past Die Hard, especially Die Hard 2 where Mclaine's wife torments him on the plane. I also thought he was good in the John Landis film Oscar

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#110584

By Foos Bobaganoosh - April 15th, 2009, 8:38 am

- April 15th, 2009, 8:38 am#110584

AJ Quick wrote:This guy is a great actor. It sucks that he was type cast as a sleazy guy since Ghostbusters.

My fav:

I agree with AJ--Real Genius was the best.

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#114724

By Master Spider - April 29th, 2009, 10:32 am

- April 29th, 2009, 10:32 am#114724

Pretty solid role right in the beginning of The Last Samurai. If i remember correctly, anyway, I haven't seen that since it came out...

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#117492

By GhstbstrLMLIII - May 8th, 2009, 2:53 pm

- May 8th, 2009, 2:53 pm#117492

He did play a good sleaze in Die Hard. Guess it didn't help that I already had harsh feelings towards him as Peck. Is it true that after Ghostbusters came out Atherton was actually kicked by a kid for shutting down the containment unit? I remember hearing that somewhere.

"I'll be right there."

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#117498

By Chace - May 8th, 2009, 3:14 pm

- May 8th, 2009, 3:14 pm#117498

I wonder what ever happened to that effeminate fella who played the main kid in Real Genius?

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#4996717

By DaveLister - April 13th, 2024, 4:04 pm

- April 13th, 2024, 4:04 pm#4996717

Thomas Dewey in "Hoodlum" (1997).
Loosely based on the federal prosecutor's threat against organized crime.

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#4996801

By LeoCor Replicas - April 15th, 2024, 11:47 am

- April 15th, 2024, 11:47 am#4996801

AJ Quick wrote: ↑April 12th, 2009, 2:48 pm This guy is a great actor. It sucks that he was type cast as a sleazy guy since Ghostbusters.

My fav:

Although Bio Dome and Die Hard are up there.

Agreed. Honestly one of the best and most underrated 80s films.

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#4996869

By Winston1986 - April 17th, 2024, 4:27 am

- April 17th, 2024, 4:27 am#4996869

A tie between Ghostbusters and Die Hard. I liked him in Die Hard 2 as well. Outside of those and Frozen Empire I haven't seen any of his other roles.

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#4997054

By davidjwillson - April 23rd, 2024, 4:21 am

- April 23rd, 2024, 4:21 am#4997054

"Die Hard" for me! Atherton's portrayal of Richard Thornburg, the slimy reporter, is iconic. He brings this perfect blend of smugness and opportunism to the role, making him a memorable antagonist. Plus, his interactions with Bruce Willis's character, John McClane, add so much tension to the film. Atherton nails the role, making Thornburg both detestable and strangely captivating.

Re: Favorite William Atherton Movie.#4997057

By 13th Floor - April 23rd, 2024, 6:04 am

- April 23rd, 2024, 6:04 am#4997057

Sugarland Express.Very early Spielberg movie,it's great,he plays a convict on the run with his girlfriend played by Goldie Hawn.
Not the usual role we ser him as a stickler for the rules but he's great in it