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Actor

Frank Richards: Movies & Filmography

films
36
on screen
1940–1963
Career at a glance

Frank Richards's Career in Numbers

Frank Richards's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Frank Richards works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Arizona (1940) to The Hook (1963), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

Frank Richards Movies by Decade

  1. 1940s 13
  2. 1950s 21
  3. 1960s 1

The 1950s were Frank Richards's busiest decade, with 21 films.

Frank Richards Movies by Genre

  • Crime 9
  • Drama 8
  • Western 6
  • Thriller 3
  • Comedy 2
  • Action 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Horror 1

Crime is the genre Frank Richards has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (8).

Frank Richards Career Milestones

First film
Arizona 1940
Newest film
The Hook 1963
36 credits

Frank Richards Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Frank Richards is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Frank Richards Movies as an Actor

35
  1. 1963 The Hook (1963) movie poster The Hook as Crewman Kaskevitch · Drama
  2. 1958 Lonelyhearts (1958) movie poster Lonelyhearts as Taxi Driver · Drama
  3. 1958 Revolt in the Big House (1958) movie poster Revolt in the Big House as Jake · Crime
  4. 1958 The Cry Baby Killer (1958) movie poster The Cry Baby Killer as Pete Gambelli · Drama
  5. 1956 Man from Del Rio (1956) movie poster Man from Del Rio as Ken · Western
  6. 1956 Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956) movie poster Requiem for a Heavyweight as Fighter in Bar · Tv movie
  7. 1956 Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956) movie poster Davy Crockett and the River Pirates as Little Harpe · Adventure
  8. 1955 Spy Chasers (1955) movie poster Spy Chasers as George · Comedy
  9. 1955 Gang Busters (1955) movie poster Gang Busters as Slug Bennett · Crime
  10. 1955 A Bullet for Joey (1955) movie poster A Bullet for Joey as Ship Officer (uncredited) · Crime
  11. 1955 New York Confidential (1955) movie poster New York Confidential Crime
  12. 1954 Tennessee Champ (1954) movie poster Tennessee Champ as J.B. Backett · Drama
  13. 1953 I, the Jury (1953) movie poster I, the Jury Crime
  14. 1953 The System (1953) movie poster The System as Charley, Merrick's Butler · Crime
  15. 1952 The Savage (1952) movie poster The Savage as Sgt. Norris · Action
  16. 1952 Carbine Williams (1952) movie poster Carbine Williams as Truex · Drama
  17. 1951 The Scarf (1951) movie poster The Scarf as Gargantua · Thriller
  18. 1950 California Passage (1950) movie poster California Passage as Sneed (uncredited) · Western
  19. 1950 Wyoming Mail (1950) movie poster Wyoming Mail as Prison Contact (uncredited) · Western
  20. 1950 No Way Out (1950) movie poster No Way Out as Mac (uncredited) · Crime
  21. 1950 Western Pacific Agent (1950) movie poster Western Pacific Agent as Keystone · Crime
  22. 1950 The Outriders (1950) movie poster The Outriders as Outrider with Knife (uncredited) · Western
  23. 1949 The Threat (1949) movie poster The Threat as Lefty · Thriller
  24. 1949 Tough Assignment (1949) movie poster Tough Assignment as Steve · Action
  25. 1949 Thieves’ Highway (1949) movie poster Thieves’ Highway as Cab Driver (uncredited) · Thriller
  26. 1949 The Cowboy and the Indians (1949) movie poster The Cowboy and the Indians as Smiley Martin · Western
  27. 1949 Come to the Stable (1949) movie poster Come to the Stable as Lefty (uncredited) · Comedy
  28. 1949 The Crooked Way (1949) movie poster The Crooked Way Crime
  29. 1949 The Set-Up (1949) movie poster The Set-Up as Bat - Program Vendor (uncredited) · Drama
  30. 1947 A Double Life (1947) movie poster A Double Life Drama
  31. 1942 Alias Boston Blackie (1942) movie poster Alias Boston Blackie as Mack - Prisoner Next to Joe (uncredited) · Mystery
  32. 1941 The Corsican Brothers (1941) movie poster The Corsican Brothers as Colonna's Henchman (Uncredited) · Drama
  33. 1941 Hold That Ghost (1941) movie poster Hold That Ghost as Gunman (uncredited) · Horror
  34. 1940 Arizona (1940) movie poster Arizona as Dugan · Western
  35. 1940 Before I Hang (1940) movie poster Before I Hang as Otto Kron - Convict · Sci-Fi

Frank Richards in Documentaries & Specials

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  1. 1950 Crashing the Movies (1950) movie poster Crashing the Movies as Himself (as 'Cannonball' Richards) · Comedy
Works with

Who Frank Richards Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Frank Richards shares the most films with. Charles Ferguson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Rhys Williams (3).

FAQ

Frank Richards: Questions & Answers

How many movies Frank Richards has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Frank Richards been in?

Frank Richards is credited on 36 films, from 1940 to 1963. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Frank Richards's newest movie?

The most recent film on Frank Richards's filmography is The Hook (1963), in the role of Crewman Kaskevitch.

Who does Frank Richards work with most often?

Frank Richards shares the most films with Charles Ferguson (3 films), Rhys Williams (3 films) and Whit Bissell (3 films).

The Best Frank Richards Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 36 credits.

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