Peter Yates Movies: Top 4 Performances by a Successful Producer



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The House on Carroll Street Poster
The House on Carroll Street ( 1988) | IMDb: 6.1
Drama , Thriller
Emily Crane is fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, and takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. One day her attention is drawn to a noisy argument being conducted largely in German in a neighbouring house, the more so since one of those involved is her main senator prosecutor. Starting to look into things, she gradually enlists the help of FBI officer Cochran who was initially detailed to check her out. Just as well when things turn nasty
Starring:
Kelly McGillis , Jeff Daniels , Mandy Patinkin , Jessica Tandy , Jonathan Hogan , Remak Ramsay
Directed by:
Peter Yates
Produced by:
Arlene Donovan , Robert Benton , Peter Yates
Eyewitness Poster
Eyewitness ( 1981) | IMDb: 5.9
Thriller
NYC custodian Daryll Deever is a big fan of local news reporter Tony Sokolow, so he is intrigued when she shows up to cover a story at his workplace. There's been a murder in the office building, and Tony suspects that Daryll may have insight into the crime, a notion that he furthers to stay close to her. However, when those behind the killing begin to think that he really knows something, they target the pair to keep their secrets hidden.
Starring:
William Hurt , Sigourney Weaver , Christopher Plummer , James Woods , Irene Worth , Kenneth McMillan
Directed by:
Thomas John Kane , Peter Yates , Lynne Twentyman
Produced by:
Jeremy Ritzer , Kenneth Utt , Sylvia Fay
Breaking Away Poster
Breaking Away ( 1979) | IMDb: 7.7
Comedy , Drama
Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his three friends: the comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends' and parents' annoyance.
Starring:
Dennis Quaid , Daniel Stern , Jackie Earle Haley , Dennis Christopher , Barbara Barrie , Paul Dooley
Directed by:
William S. Beasley , Michael Grillo , Ana Maria Quintana
Produced by:
Art Levinson , Mike Fenton , Elise Rohden
Mother, Jugs & Speed Poster
Mother, Jugs & Speed ( 1976) | IMDb: 5.9
Comedy
To beat out competing ambulance services, an ace driver, an office secretary/paramedic and a suspended cop resort to some outrageous behavior to help people in distress. They're a crew whose condition is even more critical than their clients!
Starring:
Bill Cosby , Raquel Welch , Harvey Keitel , Allen Garfield , Larry Hagman , L.Q. Jones
Directed by:
Betty Crosby , Art Levinson , Richard Alexander Wells
Produced by:
Charles H. Maguire , Mike Fenton , Walter Scott Herndon