Shelley Duvall's 10 Best Movies, Ranked
Summary The acclaimed actress Shelley Duvall was a major figure in Hollywood during the 1970s and 1980s and starred in countless classic movies. With a long-running collaboration with director Robert Altman and roles for other iconic filmmakers such as Woody Allen and Stanley Kubrick, Duvall’s unique mannerisms and skill for playing eccentric characters made her a memorable part of every movie she was in, no matter how small the role.
One of Duvall’s funniest lines came after she slept with Allen's character and described the experiences as “Kafkaesque” before reiterating, “I mean that as a compliment.” Reportedly, much of Duvall’s performance was cut out of Annie Hall to bring it down to its 93-minute runtime , so she likely had plenty more zingers that audiences never got to hear. While Duvall’s role in Annie Hall was brief, it was also memorable and showcased her comedic talent.
8 Brewster McCloud Shelley Duvall as Suzanne Davis Brewster McCloud RFantasyComedyCrime Brewster McCloud is a 1970 comedy film directed by Robert Altman. The movie follows a young recluse, Brewster McCloud, played by Bud Cort, who lives in the Houston Astrodome and is obsessed with building a pair of wings so he can fly. Sally Kellerman co-stars as his enigmatic protector, while the plot also involves a series of mysterious murders investigated by a detective played by Michael Murphy.
Director Robert Altman Release Date June 11, 1975 Writers Joan Tewkesbury Cast David Arkin , Barbara Baxley , Ned Beatty , Karen Black , Ronee Blakley , Timothy Brown Runtime 160 Minutes Main Genre Drama Expand Robert Altman’s Nashville followed five days in the lives of 24 main characters. With such a massive ensemble cast, it was hard for any single performer to stand out among the crowd.
Although Shelley Duvall’s role in Time Bandits was relatively minor, it was also a memorable one that showcased the funny side of her performance style. Duvall played Pansy, the eternal lover of Vincent , who beautifully declared their love for one another in the Middle Ages and on board the RMS Titanic. However, Pansy and Vincent were continually interrupted by the gang of time-traveling thieves, which led to a hilarious recurring gag.
4 Thieves Like Us Shelley Duvall as Keechie Thieves Like Us RCrimeDramaRomance Thieves Like Us is a crime drama directed by Robert Altman. The film follows the lives of three convicts who break out of prison and embark on a series of bank robberies in Depression-era Mississippi. Featuring Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, and John Schuck, the film explores the complexities of crime, loyalty, and human relationships against a backdrop of social upheaval.
Duvall’s slender frame and unique facial features meant she already looked like the part of Olive Oly, and once this was paired with her distinctive vocal inflection, she was truly transcendent. As a performer already known for odd-beat and quirky roles, Duvall gave her all to Olive and even delivered the movie’s best showstopping musical number, “He Needs Me.
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