The Best Movies of Robert Duvall
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The Best Movies of Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall's done it all: cowboy, mafioso, psychopath. Which of his roles is the greatest?

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1 Lonesome Dove
Duvall's cowboy emodies everything the Western is about: courage under fire, grace under pressure, and quiet dignity. 301 587
2 The Godfather
It doesn't get the hype of Pacino's or Brando's, but Duvall's understated performance as Tom Hagen is equally excellent. 300 548
3 Apocalypse Now
In a smaller role, Duvall's surfing commander loves the smell of napalm in the morning, as well as killer waves. 294 514
4 To Kill a Mockingbird
Duvall's coming-out party was a smaller role, but "Boo" Radley is a movie character who's stood the test of time. 147 431
5 M*A*S*H
In the movie that started it all, Duvall shines as the straight man, allowing his co-stars to go wild. 142 400
6 The Great Santini
As a bullying parent who terrorizes everyone, including his own kids, Duvall makes you both hate him and admire his bravado. 105 395
7 Tender Mercies
This quiet, subtle, and underrated role as a washed-out, boozing country singer who finds love is one of Duvall's best. 40 372
8 The Apostle
Duvall brings the fire to the role of a preacher who's no saint, in a movie he directed, wrote, and even financed. 40 380
9 Network
Duvall showcases his chameleon-like acting capabilities as a slimy network exec who helps usher in the new era of exploitative reality TV. -16 342
10 The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid
Duvall plays a psycho with the best of them, as this role as a sadistic, trigger-happy bank robber proves. -75 309