Last Saturday, the world lost the original and the fan-favourite James Bond aka Sean Connery after a brilliant film career spanning over 7 decades. Starring in almost 7 bond films, the legendary British actor delivered notable Oscar-worthy masterpieces and swept away several accolades along with fan's hearts. And what better way to commemorate his legacy but to host a movie-run of some of his best critically acclaimed movies, so let us make this task easier for you. Here, we bring to you a list of the some best movies starring Sean Connery in stellar roles.
- Finding Forrester
Inspired by real life writer J.D. Salinger, Connery stars as William Forrester, a reclusive writer who mentors Jamal Wallace, a young writing prodigy. This is such an inspirational piece with an uplifting story and tear-jerking performances by the main leads and especially, Connery shining through.
- From Russia with Love
The second appearance in the James Bond series, this was a huge critical and commercial success. Battling a secret agency, SPECTRE in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device, Bond emerges as a unique character in this smashing cold-war story.
- The Rock
A 1996, American -thriller, the movie stars Sean as SAS Captain John Patrick Manson, alongside Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris where warfare expert Stanley Goodspeed ( Cage ) is sent on an urgent mission with a former spy (Connery) to stop a traitor general.
- The Hunt for Red October
An adaptation of Tom Clancy's bestselling novel by the same name, this spy-thriller features Connery doing what he does best, on a mission to save the country fighting off evil powers along the way. With gripping action, the film won a number of accolades and grossed a huge amount.
- Goldfinger
Next in line to 'From Russia with love', this highlight again features Sean as the ever-charming MI6 agent, James Bond in continuation as the third installment of the series. Goldfinger was the first Bond blockbuster and opened audiences worldwide to the fictional spy world.
- The longest Day
A 1962 epic-war film with an international ensemble cast is a solid story-telling of a heroic chapter in world history. Featuring several actors from Britain, France, America and Germany, Connery stars as Pt. Flanagan in one of the earliest performances of his career.
- The Hill
This war-drama set up in a harsh military stockade in North Africa in the Second World War, is one highly acclaimed piece. Sean Connery as Joe Roberts plays a former squadron sergeant major. The movie went on to bag several international film festival awards including Cannes and BAFTA.
- The Untouchables
Coming up with another crime-drama, Connery stars as Jim Malone winning the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor. Highly entertaining, despite the simplicity of the story, this one makes for a fun watch.
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Despite not starring as the main lead, Connery as Henry Jones Sr, father of Indiana Jones, happens to steal the show by his brilliant presence in this epic saga. Extremely positively reviewed alongwith grossing millions, this third installment in the Indiana Jones Franchise is an unmissable watch.
