Mark Ordesky Movies: Top 11 Performances by a Successful Producer



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The Frozen Ground Poster
The Frozen Ground ( 2013) | IMDb: 6.4
Crime , Thriller
An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.
Starring:
Nicolas Cage , Vanessa Hudgens , John Cusack , Radha Mitchell , Jodi Lyn O'Keefe , Katherine LaNasa
Directed by:
Mamie Mitchell , Margot Coleman Martin , Scott Walker
Produced by:
Ryan S. Black , Kevin Scott Frakes , Phillip Noorani
The Golden Compass Poster
The Golden Compass ( 2007) | IMDb: 6.1
Adventure , Fantasy
After overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.
Starring:
Nicole Kidman , Daniel Craig , Dakota Blue Richards , Ben Walker , Freddie Highmore , Ian McKellen
Directed by:
Richard Goodwin , Chris Weitz , Tommy Gormley
Produced by:
Andrew Miano , Michael Lynne , Jolyon Haverson
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning Poster
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning ( 2006) | IMDb: 5.8
Horror
Chrissie and her friends set out on a road trip for a final fling before one is shipped off to Vietnam. Along the way, bikers harass the foursome and cause an accident that throws Chrissie from the vehicle. The lawman who arrives on the scene kills one of the bikers and brings Chrissie's friends to the Hewitt homestead, where young Leatherface is learning the tools of terror.
Starring:
Jordana Brewster , Taylor Handley , Diora Baird , Matt Bomer , R. Lee Ermey , Lew Temple
Directed by:
K.C. Hodenfield , Daniel J. Shaw , Brooke Satrazemis
Produced by:
Kim Henkel , Michael Bay , Sally Jackson
The New World Poster
The New World ( 2005) | IMDb: 6.7
Drama , History , Romance
A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.
Starring:
Colin Farrell , Q'orianka Kilcher , Christopher Plummer , Christian Bale , August Schellenberg , Wes Studi
Directed by:
Terrence Malick , Liv Torgerson , Richard Hewitt
Produced by:
Caitlin McKenna , Andrew Hart , Francine Maisler
Birth Poster
Birth ( 2004) | IMDb: 6.2
Drama , Mystery
It took Anna 10 years to recover from the death of her husband, Sean, but now she's on the verge of marrying her boyfriend, Joseph, and finally moving on. However, on the night of her engagement party, a young boy named Sean turns up, saying he is her dead husband reincarnated. At first she ignores the child, but his knowledge of her former husband's life is uncanny, leading her to believe that he might be telling the truth.
Starring:
Nicole Kidman , Cameron Bright , Danny Huston , Lauren Bacall , Alison Elliott , Anne Heche
Directed by:
Jonathan Glazer , Adam Weisinger , Robert C. Albertell
Produced by:
Samantha Lynch , Steven Wargo , Jessica Daniels
A Dirty Shame Poster
A Dirty Shame ( 2004) | IMDb: 5.1
Comedy , Fantasy
Sylvia Stickles runs a convenience store with her husband and mother-in-law. One day, Sylvia is hit on the head and transforms from an uptight prude to a sex-crazed lunatic. As she goes on a rampage through town, Sylvia attracts the attention of Ray Ray, a sexual healer and tow truck driver in search of the world's greatest orgasm. Their sexual revolution, however, causes a class war in their tiny Baltimore community.
Starring:
Tracey Ullman , Johnny Knoxville , Selma Blair , Chris Isaak , Suzanne Shepherd , Mink Stole
Directed by:
John Waters
Produced by:
Joe Fisher , Mark Ordesky , Mark Kaufman
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Poster
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ( 2003) | IMDb: 9
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​
Starring:
Elijah Wood , Sean Astin , Viggo Mortensen , Andy Serkis , Ian McKellen , Billy Boyd
Directed by:
Peter Jackson , Carolynne Cunningham
Produced by:
Liz Mullane , Barrie M. Osborne , Victoria Burrows
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Poster
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ( 2002) | IMDb: 8.8
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
Starring:
Viggo Mortensen , Elijah Wood , Sean Astin , Andy Serkis , Ian McKellen , Billy Boyd
Directed by:
Peter Jackson , Marc Ashton , Carolynne Cunningham
Produced by:
Liz Mullane , Barrie M. Osborne , Victoria Burrows
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Poster
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ( 2001) | IMDb: 8.8
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Starring:
Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Viggo Mortensen , Sean Bean , Sean Astin , Ian Holm
Directed by:
Peter Jackson , Pat Robins , John Mahaffie
Produced by:
Liz Mullane , Barrie M. Osborne , Danielle Osborne
Pecker Poster
Pecker ( 1998) | IMDb: 6.3
Comedy , Drama
A Baltimore teenager who picks up a second-hand camera starts snapping his way to stardom, soon turning into a nationwide sensation, with a fateful choice between his life and his art.
Starring:
Edward Furlong , Christina Ricci , Bess Armstrong , Mark Joy , Mary Kay Place , Martha Plimpton
Directed by:
John Waters , Christine Moore
Produced by:
Jonathan Weisgal , Suzanne Crowley , Mark Tarlov
Mr. Nice Guy Poster
Mr. Nice Guy ( 1997) | IMDb: 6.2
Action , Comedy , Crime
A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.
Starring:
Jackie Chan , Richard Norton , Miki Lee , Gabrielle Fitzpatrick , Karen McLymont , Vince Poletto
Directed by:
Sammo Hung , Fanny Lee , Lam Hak-Ming
Produced by:
Barbi Taylor , Ivan Wong , Leonard Ho